Aeropress preparation
What distinguishes coffee from the Aeropress
The Aeropress was originally designed for travel. Its compact design and lightweight plastic make it easy to fit in any suitcase. What's special about the Aeropress, however, is not just its construction, but its brewing process.
It's actually a variation of immersion brewing (like the French press). The difference is that the coffee is pressed through a paper filter with a plunger instead of filtered through a metal sieve.
This allows you to use the Aeropress to produce full-bodied filter coffee, as well as strong mocha-like extracts. It's worth experimenting!
Parameters for Aeropress preparation
| Amount of coffee | 18 g |
| Grinding degree | Medium |
| Amount of water | 240 ml |
| Water temperature | 88 –94°C |
| Brewing time | 2:00–3:00 min |
You need for coffee with the Aeropress
- Fresh coffee
- coffee grinder
- Aeropress
- Precision scale with time measurement
- Kettle
- wooden spatula for stirring
This Aeropress guide does not disappoint
1. First, bring the water to a boil to preheat the Aeropress .
Then rinse the paper filter with water. This will prevent any unwanted paper taste.
2. Meanwhile, weigh the coffee and grind it in the grinder of your choice. Choose a medium grind, similar to a hand filter.
3. Then empty the water, screw the filter basket onto the bottom of the Aeropress, and place it on the server or a cup. Empty the ground coffee into the container and place the server and Aeropress on your scale.
4. After taring, start the timer and begin adding the desired amount of water. Stir gently to avoid lumps.
Tip: Note that the water temperature decreases by 3°C - 4°C just by watering.
5. Then place the plunger on the bottom part of the Aeropress.
This means that the coffee no longer runs 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 forces the coffee through the paper filter. This takes about 30 seconds.
If you have to exert a lot of force to push the piston down, your grind is too fine. If it takes significantly less than 30 seconds, the grind is too coarse.
Tip: To clean, simply unscrew the filter attachment and dispose of the coffee grounds and filter. Clean the Aeropress itself under warm running 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 with you. We'll be happy to prepare your drink with the coffee of your choice.
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.
