Aeropress preparation
What makes coffee from the Aeropress special?
The Aeropress was actually developed for travel. Its compact design and lightweight plastic construction mean it fits in any suitcase. However, what's special about the Aeropress is not just its design, but the brewing process itself.
It is essentially a variation of immersion brewing (like with a French Press). The difference is that the coffee is pressed through a paper filter with a plunger, instead of being filtered by a metal mesh.
This allows the Aeropress to produce full-bodied filter coffee with a lot of body, as well as strong mocha-like extracts. Experimentation is worthwhile!
Parameters for Aeropress preparation
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This Aeropress guide will not disappoint
1. First, bring the water to a boil and preheat the Aeropress with it.
Then rinse the paper filter with the water. This prevents unwanted paper taste.
2. In the meantime, weigh out the coffee and grind it in the grinder of your choice. Choose a medium grind, similar to a pour-over filter.
3. Then empty the water, screw the filter holder onto the bottom part of the Aeropress and place it on the server or a cup. Pour in the ground coffee and place the server with the Aeropress on your scale.
4. After taring, start the timer and begin pouring in the desired amount of water. Stir gently to prevent clumping.
Tip: Note that the water temperature decreases by 3°C - 4°C just during pouring.
5. Then place the plunger on the bottom part of the Aeropress.
This prevents the coffee from running through the paper filter into the cup and extracts for 1-2 minutes, depending on the recipe.
6. After the desired brewing time, slowly press the plunger down. This presses the coffee through the paper filter. Pressing down takes about 30 seconds.
If you have to exert a lot of force to push the plunger down, your grind is too fine. If you are significantly faster than 30 seconds, the grind was too coarse.
Tip: For cleaning, you just need to unscrew the filter attachment and dispose of the coffee grounds and filter. Clean the Aeropress itself under running warm water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Süssmund Coffee Shop located?
You can find us at Rauhensteingasse 12 , 1010 Vienna.
What are the shop's opening hours?
Our shop is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The shop is closed on public holidays and Sundays.
Can I also drink coffee in the shop?
Yes, you can enjoy a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks in the shop or take them away. We'd be happy to prepare your drink with your choice of coffee. You can find the current menu here.
Can I buy coffee online and pick it up at the shop on Rauhensteingasse?
Yes, of course! Simply select local pickup during checkout and then the Süssmund Kaffee Shop location. You'll receive an email notification as soon as your order is ready for pickup.