My Go-To Cup (and Tips for Different Filter/Cap Combinations)

From an Enthusiast
Creator:Tyler VanLaningham
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Occasionally I will use a metal filter and/or the flow control cap. The process always seems to result in a very nice cup of coffee, although changing these variables obviously makes a big difference in flavor.

Now, I am by no means a coffee expert but here's what I've discovered based on my experiences:

  • Paper filter & standard cap - Sweeter, fruitier flavor with smooth mouthfeel
  • Paper filter & flow control cap - Heightened dark chocolate flavor, a bit more of a bite than with the standard cap, but still pretty smooth overall.
  • Metal filter & standard cap - Usually slightly acidic (but not overly so), with a much sharper overall flavor.
  • Metal filter & flow control cap - This combination results in the most dark chocolate-like flavor, similar to the previous point but without nearly as much acidity.

I enjoy all of these combinations, but the two I most regularly make would be the paper filter & standard cap and the Metal filter & flow control cap.

Recipe details:

Inverted
2:30
Paper Filter

Coffee:

11.5g
Fine
Medium roast Argentinian or Ethiopian coffee works best, anything works

Water:

90-100°C / NaN°F
250mL

Equipment:

AeroPress®AeroPress®
  1. Grind and add your coffee into the AeroPress.
  2. Fill with water to the 2 dot.
  3. Carefully swirl for 30 seconds.
  4. Fill with water to the top.
  5. Wait 2 minutes.
  6. Rinse your filter and then cap the AeroPress.
  7. Flip onto your mug and gently swirl to dislodge any grounds that may be stuck to the plunger.
  8. Press until coffee reaches the 3 dot, then carefully pull plunger back up to the 4 mark.
  9. Repeat step 8 for each descending number until no coffee is left. Push through the hiss.
  10. Enjoy!
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