AeroPress
The AeroPress is a device for brewing coffee. It was invented in 2005 by Alan Adler.[1] Coffee is steeped for about 10 seconds and then forced through a paper microfilter. The maker describes the result as an espresso strength concentration of coffee.
The device consists of two copolyester cylinders.[2] One cylinder has a rubber plunger and fits inside the larger cylinder to create an airtight seal, similar to a syringe.
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[edit] Methods of brewing
[edit] Traditional
According to the instructions, fine-ground coffee is placed in the bottom of the larger cylinder on top of a paper microfilter. Hot water (approximately 170-190 degrees Fahrenheit or 75-80 degrees Celsius) is then poured over the coffee; this mixture is stirred and allowed to steep for approximately 10 seconds before being forced through the microfilter using pressure generated by pushing the second cylinder downwards.[3]
[edit] Inverted
Baristas and coffee drinkers have also developed a method of brewing using an inverted AeroPress.[4][5] This allows more of the coffee oils, which contain much of the coffee flavor to be expelled from the AeroPress, while the primary method of brewing with the AeroPress leaves much of the oil in the leftover "puck" of grounds.[6]
[edit] AeroPress coffee properties
- Claimed to have roughly the same strength as espresso.[7]
- Higher pH (less acidic) than drip coffee;[1]
- Hence low bitterness.[8]
- 30-second total brewing time.
[edit] Differences from French press
The AeroPress, though sharing some characteristics with a French press, is quite different:
- Uses a disposable paper filter which removes most of the coffee solids, resulting in a sediment-free brew.
- Air pressure is used to extract more coffee flavor.
- Shorter brewing time.
- Uses slightly more finely ground coffee than drip, but coarser than espresso machines use.
- Shorter cleanup time.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Inventor brews a faster cup of good coffee Knight Ridder Newspapers
- ^ Materials used in the AeroPress coffee maker Official AeroPress Announcement
- ^ The AeroPress Story Official AeroPress Site
- ^ "Aeropress Champion Marie Hagemeister’s Winning Brew Method". Sprudge. 2010-07-02. http://sprudge.com/aeropress-champion-marie-hagemeisters-winning-brew-method.html. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
- ^ "Brew Methods". http://brewmethods.com/. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
- ^ "inverted aeropressing for better coffee". 2008-08. http://sites.google.com/site/scottmarquardt/invertedaeropressingforbettercoffee. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
- ^ Aeropress Live! First impression CoffeeCrew
- ^ Review: Aerobie AeroPress
