About this method
One of the more unusual methods for making awesome coffee, it has become a fan favourite throughout the world for its easy to use style, portability and being super easy to clean. There's even a world championship dedicated to using it!
What we love about this method is the combination of the infusion style brewing similar to the plunger, which gives a great body to the coffee, but then also uses a paper filter once your ready to give you the smooth cleanliness of a pourover.
There are a couple of different ways to brew with this, we are going to show you the easy, traditional method that never fails to deliver.
What you'll need:
15g filter grind coffee
250ml water
Aeropress filter paper
Kitchen Scales
Timer
The Max Method
Step 1
Place the filter paper into the filter paper holder and lock into the body of the brewer. Wet the filter paper with hot water to remove the papery taste.
Step 2
Place your favourite mug on a set of kitchen scales and then put the main part of the brewer on the mug (with the filter part facing down).
Step 3
Add 15g coffee and then zero the scales.
Step 4
Start your timer and add 30ml of hot water (off the boil) onto the coffee and stir. Wait 30 seconds. This will allow the coffee to absorb the water.
Step 5
Add the remaining 220ml of water and attach the plunger part to the top of the brew. Don't press down just yet!
Step 6
Remove the equipment from your scales and wait for 2 minutes...
Step 7
When ready, begin to slowly push downwards on the plunger until all the coffee has been pushed through the filter. You will hear a hiss once this has been completed. Enjoy!