Aeropress Brewing Guide
Clean, sweet, and endlessly versatile — a modern classic for everyday brewing
The AeroPress is one of the most forgiving and flexible brewers out there. It delivers a smooth, low‑bitterness cup with minimal equipment and almost no mess. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or travelling, it’s a brilliant way to get a consistently delicious brew.
This guide uses a simple, reliable method that highlights the natural sweetness in Golden Sheep Coffee.
Step-by-step instructions
What you'll need
- Aeropress (standard size)
- Paper filter
- Burr grinder (if you have beans)
- Freshly roasted Golden Sheep Coffee beans (or purchase pre-ground)
- Kettle
- Scales (optional but helpful)
- Stirrer or spoon
Recommended Recipe
- Dose: 15g coffee
- Water: 230g at approx. 94 °C
- Grind: Medium-fine
- Time: approx. 2 minutes
This ratio gives a clean, balanced cup with a gentle sweetness.
Step 1 - Prepare the brewer
Place a paper filter in the cap and rinse it with hot water. This removes any papery taste and preheats the brewer.
Step 2 - Add coffee
Set up the Aeropress in the "standard" position (filter end down) over of a mug or jug (standing on your scales). Add your ground coffee.
Step 3 - Bloom
- Start your timer.
- Add 50g of hot water and stir gently to wet all the grounds.
- Let it sit for 30 seconds.
Step 4 - Fill and stir
- Add the remaining water up to 230g.
- Give it another gentle stir to ensure even extraction.
Step 5 - Insert the plunger
- Place the plunger inside the top - just enough to create a seal.
- This prevents the coffee from dripping through prematurely.
Step 6 - Press
- At 1 min:30 secs, begin pressing slowly and steadily.
- Aim for a total press time of 20-30 seconds.
- Stop when you hear the gentle hiss.
Step 7 - Taste and adjust
- Too sharp or light: grind finer
- Too strong or heavy: grind coarser
- Want more body: reduce water slightly
- Want more clarity: increase water or grind a touch coarser
The Aeropress rewards small tweaks
Tips for better Aeropress
- Use filtered water for a cleaner, sweeter cup.
- Rinse the filter thoroughly to avoid papery flavours.
- Try the inverted method if you prefer a richer, fuller body.
- For iced coffee, brew as above and pour over a glass of ice.
Our recommendation
The Aeropress brings out the sweetness and clarity in our single origins. If you enjoy bright, fruit-forward cups, this method is a perfect match. For something rounder and more chocolate-led, our Forty Acre Lane House Blend works beautifully too.