Aeropress
HOT AND COLD BREWING WITH THE AEROPRESS
![White patches fixed Removing plunger from chamber An illustration of hands separating the AeroPress plunger from the chamber](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/White-patches-fixed_Removing-plunger-from-chamber.png)
Step 1
Push plunger out of chamber.
![2 An illustration showing a filter being placed into an AeroPress filter cap](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2.png)
Step 2
Put filter in filter cap.
![Twisting filter cap onto chamber An illustration showing a filter cap being screwed onto the bottom of a AeroPress chamber](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Twisting-filter-cap-onto-chamber.png)
Step 3
Twist filter cap onto chamber.
![Adding coffee to chamber An illustration showing a scoop pouring ground coffee into an AeroPress chamber](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Adding-coffee-to-chamber.png)
Step 4
Stand chamber on sturdy mug and put one rounded scoop of fine drip grind coffee in chamber.
![White patches fixed Shaking to level grounds An illustration of a hand shaking the ground coffee in an AeroPress chamber to level it](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/White-patches-fixed_Shaking-to-level-grounds.png)
Step 5
Shake to level coffee.
![Filling to the 1 on original AP An illustration showing a kettle pouring water into an AeroPress chamber](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Filling-to-the-1-on-original-AP.png)
Step 6
Add water up to Level 1 on the chamber. 175°F (80°C) water for hot brewing or tap water for cold brew.
![Stirrer updated An illustration showing a hand stirring ground coffee and water together in an AeroPress coffee maker chamber.](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Stirrer-updated.png)
Step 7
Stir about 10 seconds for hot brewing or 1 minute for cold brew.
![Pressing updated An illustration showing a hand pressing down on the plunger of an AeroPress coffee maker to brew coffee into a mug.](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pressing-updated.png)
Step 8
Insert plunger and press gently, pausing when you feel resistance, until plunger reaches grounds.
![White patches fixed Popping out the puck An illustration of hands popping out the used coffee from an AeroPress](https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/White-patches-fixed_Popping-out-the-puck.png)
Step 9
Remove filter cap, push plunger to eject used coffee and rinse seal.
Step 10
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Espresso style:
- Drink as is.
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American coffee:
- Add water to fill an 8 oz. (237 ml) mug.
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Latte:
- Add milk to make an 8 oz. (237 ml) latte.
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Cold brew:
- Add tap or ice water to make an 8 oz. (237 ml) mug of cold brew.