Ok I first posted about the AeroPress over at Random. After using it for a while I thought that a follow up post was in order. As I sit here and type I have a perfect Americano next to me. I have found the right amount of coffee, water and temperature that works for me.

I start with 2 scoops of Granite Roast fair trade organic coffee (from Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co). This is a key step as when I use other types the flavor is not as good. The Muskoka Roastery stuff is very fresh and when I make the espresso it has a foamy creme to it. When I make other beans it is more dark not foamy at all.

I then boil water and wait about 1 minute after to let the water cool a bit. If you wait longer, the coffee with have less bite (bitterness) to it. I like to have some so wait just 1 min. I then fill the plunger (in holds water also) to number 2 and pour it over the coffee. I give it a stir for a bit let it sit with the plunger on top and do a slow press.

I do this into a large cup and once I’m done transfer this to a normal mug and fill with hot water. Done!

I know have a great cup of joe and clean up it dead simple, plop the coffee into the garbage and give everything a quick rinse and it is ready for the next coffee.

The great thing about this is that it will work anywhere that you have hot water (can you say camping!). It also does not make any waste. Before I was making a pot of coffee and then dumping it etc.

So it you are looking for a great cup of coffee and are willing to figure out how to get the blend, water, etc working for your taste will be pleasantly surprised.