AeroPress Black Coffee (Upright)

Soft and gentle. Reward yourself with a zen and comforting cup of AeroPress long black!
aeropress black coffee recipe upright

The story of the best AeroPress recipe

Featuring the ultimate AeroPress technique 2021 by James Hoffmann — the safest and most economical way to brew a fantastic cup of AeroPress coffee. Despite the numerous recipes from the World AeroPress Championship (W.A.C.), this AeroPress recipe from James is still our favourite. It’s the best AeroPress recipe in our opinion, simply because it is done in the original upright position, requires minimal effort and gives an enjoyable cup of black coffee which we can drink all day long.

Brew your AeroPress black coffee

Ingredients

Toys you need

AeroPress Coffee tips

  • Adjust serving as desired, at coffee to water ratio of 1:18.
  • Use fine to medium-fine grind size. We recommend the following grind sizes:
      • 2 to 3.5 notches for Hario Skerton +
      • 4 to 8 for Baratza Encore 
  • For filter roast, brew with hot water just off the boil. For espresso roast, brew with water at 85°C-90°C.

How to play

Step 1

Bring water to boil. While the water is heating, grind 11g of coffee.

aeropress recipe upright step 1 grind 11g coffee

Step 2

Insert paper filter in filter cap. Twist filter cap onto AeroPress chamber. Then, stand chamber on sturdy mug.

 

Place AeroPress and mug onto scale and tare.

aeropress coffee recipe step 2 set on sturdy mug and weigh

Step 3

Add 11g of coffee grounds into chamber. Wiggle to level the coffee grounds. Then, tare scale.

 

Optional: Use the AeroPress Funnel to transfer the ground coffee from your coffee grinder bin to the AeroPress chamber if necessary.

aeropress recipe step 3 add 11g coffee grounds

Step 4

Start timer. Pour 200g of hot water into chamber.

aeropress coffee recipe step 4 pour 200g hot water

Step 5

Remove chamber and mug from the scale. Insert plunger till the seal is fully covered. Let steep until 2-minute mark. 

aeropress coffee recipe step 5 insert plunger

Step 6

At 2:00, swirl gently, holding the entire AeroPress and mug together.

aeropress coffee recipe step 6 swirl gently

Step 7

At 2:30, press plunger gently at constant pressure, until plunger touches grounds at 3-minute mark.

aeropress coffee recipe step 7 press plunger gently

Step 8

Pull back plunger slightly. Remove AeroPress from mug. Serve.

step 8 remove aeropress for an enjoyable cup of black coffee

Smell, slurp, enjoy!

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Zen

Roast: Espresso Roast – Medium | Medium Light
Region: Brazil Fazenda Salto | Rwanda, Gitega Hills 140
Processing: Natural | Washed
Varietal: Yellow Catuai | Bourbon

 

About This Coffee

Enjoy a serene moment with Zen, a blend of 70% Brazil Salto and 30% Rwanda Gitega.

 

Brazil’s smooth, rich body combines beautifully with Rwanda’s black tea-like character, offering a peaceful, grounding cup.

 

This balanced blend invites you to slow down and embrace a moment of tranquility, bringing a sense of calm with every sip.

Power

Roast: Espresso Roast – Medium
Region: Brazil Fazenda Salto | Brazil Sul de Minas
Processing: Natural
Varietal: Yellow Catuai | Yellow Bourbon

 

About This Coffee

With Power, experience the dynamic blend of two Brazilian gems—Fazenda Salto and Sul de Minas.

 

This blend delivers the perfect combination of strength and harmony, making every cup a moment of energy and warmth.

 

For an extra kick, pair it with milk and let the magic unfold!

 

But hey, before you do anything, take a moment to sniff and taste the wonderful brew in your cup!

Joy

Roast: Espresso Roast – Medium
Region: Brazil, Fazenda Salto
Processing: Natural
Varietal: Yellow Catuai
Elevation: 1230 MASL

 

About This Coffee

For 38 years, Fazenda Salto has been a labour of love for the Reis family.

 

Spanning 800 hectares, Dr. Fabio Reis and his sons combine tradition with innovation to create coffee that brings joy to every cup.

 

They’ve installed static drying boxes, built raised African beds, and mapped the farm for tailored processing.

 

Perfectly ripe cherries are dried on raised African beds for 28 days, achieving 11.35% moisture, then rested in wooden silos for 10 days. Their dedication ensures exceptional flavour in every sip!

Refresh

Roast: Filter Roast; Medium Light | Medium
Region: Rwanda | Brazil
Processing: Washed | Natural
Varietal: Bourbon | Yellow Bourbon

 

About This Coffee

Are you in the mood for a coffee that’s both nutty and floral, yet still packs a rich, full-bodied punch?

 

Our blend of sweet Rwanda and robust Brazil coffee is just what you need!

 

This special combination brings out the best of both worlds, giving Rwanda’s light body a creamy, rounded texture. It’s the perfect brew to cosy up with, especially when paired with some tropical music!

Luxury

Roast: Filter Roast; Light
Region: Tablón de Gómez
Processing: Washed
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra
Elevation: 1800 – 2100 MASL

 

About This Coffee

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Roast: Espresso Roast; Light | Medium
Region: Colombia | Brazil
Processing: Washed | Natural
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra | Yellow Bourbon

About This Coffee

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It captures the nostalgic essence of chocolatey, sweet, and creamy flavours, wrapping you in a cosy embrace with each sip. Its comforting taste evokes memories of lazy afternoons, inviting you to sink into the couch, perhaps with a movie marathon or simply to savour the moment.

 

Perfect for both pour over and espresso, Nostalgia is your go-to for indulgent, cosy moments.

Romance

Roast: Filter Roast; Medium Light
Region: Rwanda, Gitega Hills Lot 140
Processing: Washed
Varietal: Bourbon
Elevation: 1500 – 2200 MASL

 

About This Coffee

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The Gitega Hills Washing Station, established in 2016 on 6 hectares of land, hires locals and helps create jobs in the area. Lot 140 is a microlot carefully selected and meticulously processed to ensure consistency and exceptional quality.

Filter roast

Light and flavourful. For the connoisseur of sweet hand brew.

Espresso roast

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