The ultimate AeroFrench

From an Enthusiast
Creator:Bertrand Le Nistour
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This recipe uses a metal filter and the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap to create a delicious coffee with the best characteristics of both the French press and the AeroPress. There are many metal filters on the market, but the best one by far for this recipe is the one that has a mesh similar to the one in a french press. It’s more effective at filtering fines.

A bit of theory: the flow control filter cap creates an extra pressure that, combined with the metal filter, will push astringent particles from the coffee bed into your cup -not ideal. So we’ll be using the bloom to our advantage to keep these particles in the crust. If you break the crust in this recipe, you'll ruin your coffee. You've been warned.

Recipe Notes:

  • Grind size: Medium-fine, 18 clicks on Comandante C40
  • Filter: A metal filter and the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap

Recipe details:

Standard
2:45
Metal Filter

Coffee:

15g
Light to Medium roast

Grind Settings:

Medium-fine
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Water:

88°C / 190°F
200mL

Equipment:

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  1. Prep - Grind 13 to 15 grams of coffee with a medium-fine grind setting. On a Comandante C40 that would be 18 clicks.
  2. Prep - Put the metal filter in place. Add the coffee.
  3. Add 200ml of hot water.
  4. Stir with a gentle swirling motion just once. It should last about one second and should not break the crust.
  5. Wait 2 minutes and press slowly 30s.
  6. If the coffee is a bit sour reduce duration by 15 seconds increments.
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