Easy AeroPress recipe for one cup
Use the upright method with 15 g coffee and 225 g water at about 90 to 94°C. This is a forgiving everyday recipe for black coffee.
- Grind: medium-fine, similar to fine sand.
- Ratio: 1 g coffee to 15 g water.
- Steep: 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Press: slowly for about 30 seconds, then stop at the hiss.
How to make AeroPress coffee step by step
Rinse the paper filter and lock the cap in place. Set the chamber on a sturdy mug, add coffee, then pour to 225 g. Stir gently, insert the plunger slightly to create a seal and wait. At 1 minute 30 seconds, press with steady pressure for about 30 seconds.
- Pressing hard does not make better coffee. It can increase bitterness and mess.
- For milk coffee, use 18 g coffee and 120 g water, then add warm milk to taste.
- If pressing feels difficult, use a coarser grind.
- Eject the coffee puck and rinse the brewer immediately after use.
Best coffee beans for AeroPress
Classic Afterhours is our best black coffee recommendation because its bright citrus, spice and smooth finish are especially well suited to AeroPress. It is live at ₹520 for 250 g with a current 15% seller discount. For a sweeter cup with milk chocolate notes, Classic Sundowner is the approachable alternative at the same price and discount.
- Best black coffee pick: Classic Afterhours, City Roast, 250 g.
- Best flexible pick for black coffee or milk: Classic Sundowner, Medium Roast, 250 g.
- For a fruit-led experiment, try Classic Wet Plum in the 100 g trial size.
- Prices and discounts are seller supplied and can change. Confirm before checkout.
AeroPress brewer recommendation
There is no eligible in-stock AeroPress brewer in the current SimplifyCoffee retail catalogue, so we are not recommending an unavailable product. Check the AeroPress collection page for the latest availability.
- When buying, confirm that the brewer includes the chamber, plunger, filter cap and filters.
- Choose the standard AeroPress for home use or a compact travel version only if portability matters.
Quick answers
What is the best AeroPress coffee ratio?
Start with 15 g coffee to 225 g water, a 1:15 ratio. For a stronger cup, use 16 g coffee without changing everything else at once.
What grind size should I use for AeroPress?
Use a medium-fine grind for this recipe, similar to fine sand. Grind finer if the cup tastes weak or sour, and coarser if it tastes bitter or takes too much force to press.
Should I use the upright or inverted AeroPress method?
Beginners should start upright. It is stable, simple and makes an excellent cup. The inverted method offers more immersion time but adds spill risk and is not necessary for a balanced everyday brew.