6 AeroPress Hacks We Learned From The Inventor

Summary

In this video, Ales from European Coffee Trip shares six AeroPress hacks learned from the inventor, Alan Adler. Tips include using a microwave for optimal water temperature, brewing in advance and diluting later, brewing up to four cups at once, not rinsing the paper filter, reusing filters, and the importance of gentle pressing for the best flavor. The video also promotes the original AeroPress recipe and the AeroPress documentary.

Takeaways

• ☕ The video introduces six AeroPress brewing hacks from the AeroPress inventor, Alan Adler.
• 📡 Hack 1: You can use a microwave and a thermometer to reach the optimal water temperature for AeroPress brewing, especially if you don't have a temperature-controlled kettle.
• 🧊 Hack 2: Brew your AeroPress coffee in advance and dilute it later to have ready-to-drink coffee for guests.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hack 3: One AeroPress can brew up to four cups of coffee at once by increasing the amount of coffee and water.
• 🧼 Hack 4: Rinsing the paper filter isn't necessary, as AeroPress filters are thinner than other coffee filters. However, rinsing may slightly reduce dryness or paper taste.
• 🔄 Hack 5: Reuse paper filters multiple times by rinsing and drying them after each use, as Alan Adler has done up to 80 times with one filter.
• 💪 Hack 6: Pressing the AeroPress gently results in a sweeter coffee. Pressing too hard can cause bitterness by compressing the grounds and slowing the extraction.
• 🎬 The video mentions the AeroPress documentary, which provides a deeper look into AeroPress and its inventor, Alan Adler.
• 📖 Viewers are encouraged to watch a separate video featuring the original AeroPress recipe from Alan Adler.
• 👍 The video emphasizes simple and practical ways to enhance AeroPress brewing without needing special equipment.

Q & A

Who is presenting the AeroPress hacks in the video?

Ales from European Coffee Trip is presenting the six AeroPress hacks.

Who did Ales and the team learn the AeroPress hacks from?

They learned the hacks from Alan Adler, the inventor of AeroPress.

What is the first AeroPress hack mentioned in the video?

The first hack is using a microwave oven to get optimal water temperature, which is 80°C or 175°F.

Why is using a microwave recommended for heating water?

A microwave is recommended because it can help you consistently reach the desired water temperature without needing a temperature-controlled kettle.

What is the second AeroPress hack?

The second hack is brewing coffee in advance, letting it cool, and then diluting it with water when ready to serve.

How can you brew up to four cups of coffee with one AeroPress?

To brew up to four cups, you need to use more coffee, approximately 60g, and fill the chamber with water up to point four, which can produce up to a liter of coffee in one brew.

Do you need to rinse the AeroPress paper filter?

Alan Adler suggests that you don’t need to rinse the AeroPress paper filter since the paper used is minimal compared to other filters, and the taste difference is negligible.

What is the benefit of reusing a paper filter in AeroPress?

Reusing the paper filter can save resources, and Alan Adler himself has reused a paper filter up to 80 times.

What does Alan Adler say about pressing gently during brewing?

Pressing gently ensures a quicker expression, which results in sweeter coffee, while pressing hard compresses the coffee, prolonging the brew and causing a more bitter taste.

Where can viewers find more content related to AeroPress?

Viewers are encouraged to watch the original AeroPress recipe video by Alan Adler and the AeroPress documentary created by the European Coffee Trip team.