A summary of James Hoffmann’s ‘default’ recommended method for my own quick reference. His Aeropress videos are available at the bottom.
This is a technique designed to do the least amount necessary to get to fantastic coffee reliably every single time.
| Step | Lighter Roast | Darker Roast |
| Ratio C:W | 11g / 200g with higher extraction | 12g / 200g with lower extraction |
| Grind | ~800µm Med-fine | ~1,100µm Med-coarse |
| Water temperature | 100°C | ~85°C |
| Wait | 2m + swirl + 30s | 2m + swirl + 30s |
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