Hello all, I'd like to share a way of producing a manual espresso with you from an Aeropress. If you enjoy espresso or a strong cup of coffee, you may like this technique of making coffee.
Here is a shot of the components, the top and bottom of the unit, perforated cap, measuring spoon, stirrer, grind funnel and filters.
I used a Hario manual ceramic burr grinder which does a pretty good job.
You assemble the top and bottom unit, in this case it is upside down so the coffee does not start dripping when you pour the water in. Drop in your coffee from the top of the press.
I use a pyrex measuring cup and let the water cool down from boiling to just under 200*f, fill it to the top.
Mix it a little with a spoon, the coffee aroma is pretty good right around now...
Place the perforated cap on the press with a filter. (The filters are reusable, just wash them out. You can probably just cut a normal filter to fit too)
Turn the press over and onto your cup.
You can time the duration of the water mixing with the grounds, I do about a minute or so. Then start pressing down on the press.
All the way until it bottoms out.
You have yourself a manually pressed espresso! (This stuff potent and BLACK!)
To clean up, just unscrew the perforated cap, peel off the filter and press the used coffee grounds into the trash. Wash the residual grounds in the sink.
This time, I added hot water to make an Americano (Or just a regular cup of strong coffee) Add a sweetener/half and half to taste.
The press is small enough to take on a vacation and you can make a cup in a hotel room instead of the 'house' coffee. (Bring good beans!....and maybe the Hario burr grinder)
It produces a good strong cup of coffee that does not have bitter aftertaste. Freshly roasted beans and the correct grind will provide the best cup as always.
It is another way of making coffee that you can add to your repertoire, especially if you do not want to spend 1k+ on a good espresso machine.
Happy Tuesday !
