This is by far one of the best of not THE best video. Its clean editing, speach is perfect, loud, clear, and very direct to the point, and visually everything can be seen, so the point and the host is watcheable. Perfect instructional video. EPIC!

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

As an Aeropress newbie this video was excellent. Instructions were clear, concise and easy to follow. Thank you! 🙏🏻👏🏻

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you for specifying that it was 16g of Coffee and 94 degrees C (201F)! I get annoyed when other KZreadrs leave out such an obvious metric.

I like the ease and filterless convenience of my espresso Italian screw-together coffee maker. Just heat and serve.

Excellent straight forward video! Thank you

I'm a visual learner, so the second I unboxed my Aeropress, I hopped onto KZread and looked for videos. The first one I tried was too much. This video is PERFECT. Thanks so much!

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😀

Thank you so much, can't wait to try this method.

oh wow i really think this has made my mind up in purchasing i cannot wait to buy one now and have some clear bench space

Cheers. Nice and simple. I’m loving my aeropress.

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Nice simple routine for beginners! Well done.

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Just picked up mine...great,clear video. Thank you

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Enjoy!

Great video , thanks for the instructions .

I like the pour over from Stanley no need of paper filters again, and build like a rock!

Love your work Josh !

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

I just love my Clever filter...

Measure out 16g coffee. Put it in grinder. For best flavor, Grind medium to fine. Once it's ground, grab cap from aeropress and put filter in it - lock it into place with the long 'aeropress logo'd piece' and place it over to cup. First rinse hot water through paper filter, then ready to start brewing. Press the grounds into the aero press black funnel. Then pour hot water (94c). From this point, shouldn't take more than 2-2.5 minutes to complete the full extraction. Filling it all the way to the top (leaving small gap at the top) give it gentle mix with plastic stir stick. And place the plunger on top. Now wait 1-1.5 min before you start plunging down. Gently push down, Now under its own weight it should start to press down.

@davidl8759

Жыл бұрын

you should be a court transcriber

@Regi869

Жыл бұрын

That's what he said

Jst received my first aeropress. Watched this for a quick run-thru of the how to, (much better visually than reading instructions) Handy, straight forward and helpful. Thanks mate. 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👌

Wow! Buying one today!

This actually made it way more explanatory 👍

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Thanks for this. I know the instructions aren’t hard but this is so easy to follow. I can’t believe the different the AeroPress makes. There’s no going back.

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks Josh, great video.

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

No worries!

Nice and easy process, thanks for sharing!

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love aeropress. Great video :)

Excellent primer for someone who has never used the Aeropress particularly around water temperature and brewing time. Thank you.

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Great little portable coffee maker perfect for camping.

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

We agree!

Love this product. Makes the best coffee hands down ❤

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

We agree!

@katiedid038

3 жыл бұрын

I just got mine two days ago and I love it! I agree that it makes the best coffee!

I always enjoy your informative videos.

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that thanks!

AeroPress is a truly wonderful coffee maker; such great coffee from such a simple, durable and inexpensive device. I first bought one at Zabar’s, New York, in 2006 - not too long after it came out. I have found that many people who would not consider themselves coffee fans have loved the coffee it produces, and several of my guests have gone on to buy one for themselves. It’s only really suitable for one or two cups; more than that and it takes too long. But very much worth having in your arsenal of coffee makers. I must admit that I use far more than 16g of coffee. 😏

@mediocreman2

10 ай бұрын

You can now get an Aeropress XL that does 4 cups.

Nice clear vid - thanks

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Got mine delivered on Friday. My regular coffee machine has now gone into retirement. It’s that good, and cleaning is a breeze. 👍🏻👍🏻

@mariai9549

4 жыл бұрын

On a daily basis rinsing the rubber stopper and filter cap after pressing cleans the brewer. but you really need to wash with soap or vinegar weekly. Sinceit's an immersion brewer the oils build up on the plastic. You won't really notice it until about 6 mnths to a year.

Well done as with all your videos, Josh. I appreciate your demonstrations. Thank you.

@AlternativeBrewing

4 ай бұрын

thanks so much Robert! 😀

Many tkkkkks

Thank you 😊

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

epic vid bru. think im gonna get one now

Appreciate it, thanks.

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

i have just ordered my 1st aero press

Sending a virtual *clink* from Arizona,USA

Was told by a kid working at the gas station I go to about the Aeropress, now after watching your video I'm definitely buying one to try it out!

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! You're going to love it 😀

I got tears. Wow for sure I'm getting that. No messy grounds to shake out, rinse off. Cordless for 😃 sure!!

Nice one!

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

My partner is coffee mad . Thank you for the clip

Got one and some beans from a Cafe I like at the start of the pandemic. Cafe is gone by the aeropress came in handy

@TacomaJ51

4 ай бұрын

My favorite coffee shop closed down during the pandemic too. What a sad, strange time that was.

now that is just 2 much work i'm very happy using paper filter

Seems just like my normal coffee press tbh. Just a bit geekier.

Once your cup is ready, locate your significant other and give them a gentle agitation for a timed 2 minutes breaking down the brew process

@marymccaffrey48

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@brionpriest6735

Жыл бұрын

Do I need to have an Expresso grind?

@Utoob8

Жыл бұрын

@@brionpriest6735 No, you need to have a medium-fine grind, espresso would be too fine

@VictorYamaykin

7 ай бұрын

R/whoosh

@Aminhirari

3 ай бұрын

It tastes awful just water taste not recommended

Nice review! I love my coffee and I may have to give the AeroPress a try. It looks like a good way to make a quick cup of coffee without using electricity. I can heat the water on a wood stove or portable gas stove.

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

Please do!

Using this method, while waiting the the minute for it to brew the water/coffee all drains down into the cup so there is very little left to press. If you want to brew the coffee for a minute I think you need to use the inverted method which is well documented on you tube. Otherwise, I like the original instructions that come from Aeropress, you only brew for 10 seconds while gently stirring then press. And you only fill the chamber half full of water. It makes a very strong 4oz or so of coffee which you can then add water for a cup of coffee, or if you want a milk drink add hot milk for a latte. I often add mine to a glass that has ice and about half full of milk to make a great iced latte type of drink.

@Greg-rk5ku

2 жыл бұрын

You need to place the plunger on for the water not to brew through. The plunger suctions to keep the water from draining

@yz249

2 жыл бұрын

@@Greg-rk5ku do you pull the plunger up slightly?

@miurazvanandrei3453

2 жыл бұрын

@@Greg-rk5ku if you ll watch closely you would see that the water it s still draining from the aeropress...

@chillwestmusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@miurazvanandrei3453 yes, but only slightly. If you left the plunger off it would drain much like a filter would. The vacuum keeps the water in the tube when you seal the plunger, and don’t push too hard when you put it on.

@OnlyInRushville

2 жыл бұрын

@@miurazvanandrei3453 lol barely. Come on. This is like elementary school science. Ever plugged the top of your straw?

Should you be using 94 degC water? The Aeropress manual recommends 80-85 degC for best results. Thanks, a very clear demonstration.

@tenroaches

Жыл бұрын

The rest of his instructions don’t align with the actual instructions either.

toll gemacht, hole ich mir auch

I like this idea better than the French press. I can't stand grounds ending up in my cup.

👏

Well, crikey mate!

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

haha you betchya 👍

With respect, I would also recommend heating the mug by filling it with the hot water, discard it and then press your coffee.

@AlternativeBrewing

2 ай бұрын

great tip 👌

Just what I want to do when I get up exhausted in the morning ...

@PiinkkBunnyy16

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpencerCreskey yes of course, I too have the luxury of 8-9 hours of beauty sleep and full clarity in the morning to spend 10 minutes making coffee. Not unlike 80% of the peasant population working 2 jobs or overtime to simply scrape by.

@TakeThis_L

2 жыл бұрын

Just use coffee grounds instead then it wouldn’t even take long.

The official Aeropress manual is sorta lackluster compared to this one, this method feels a lot better.

Do you get the glass mug with it?

I just got one of these, and the instructions in the box did not mention what to do with the big black plastic hexagonal piece. From this demo, it seems like it was just for helping you pour the ground coffee into the chamber, which seems like a waste of plastic--and backpack space if you're camping. Thanks for solving the mystery, though! I also liked that you pressed all the water through the grounds instead of what my directions said, which is to press just a few ounces through and then pour the rest of the hot water directly into the mug afterwards to dilute it to taste.

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

100% The funnel actually is meant to be used for brewing in to thermos flasks and other containers with a narrow openings too.!! I hadn't mentioned it here in the video but that's another option 👍 The box instructions are for an espresso style coffee, but I do like a longer style brew too occasionally :)

@mariai9549

4 жыл бұрын

adding water to the concentrated brew along with temp gives you a smoother cup. Some say it's a weak cup that way but you can either use more coffee, stir more, or use less water to dilute.

This isn’t what’s in the instructions, but hey that works too.

When I press the plunger it squirts coffee grinds and water out the side were paper filter doesn't cover

How to make a double shot of Bustelos in there?

when will get flavor of the coffies like when it's hot or we will get flavors when coffee getting cold?

👍

Would be helpful to mention how to use the numbers on the side.

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

This is a very good point. TBH I've never really used them though - they could be used to measuring water I guess - or the speed or pressing down - though I don't think many people use all of them often - perhaps just a consistent fill to one number or another as the set place to fill up - and that's it.

The instructions say fill to chamber 1

You should do upside-down

Could you do a video on McDonald’s iced coffee? I really wanna get that taste but I don’t know the ratio. All i know is that they brew 2 packets in one pot. So its lots of coffee for that one coffee pot.

@joshuawalker2537

2 жыл бұрын

I would highly recommend the Mr. Coffee Ice Coffee Maker. It factors in that more concentrated coffee.

What are the numbers 1,2 and 3 on the side for. I have been adding water to the level No.1. One school of ground coffee. Then adding steamed milk. I didn’t realise you had to wait a minute or so before pressing. Will try again!! I was also pressing down a bit too fast.

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

The numbers are a great way to continue to brew with consistency. You can thereby use the regular scoop for coffee and fill it to the same line every time to make a similar tasting coffee. Waiting, or steeping the coffee, allows more flavour to be extracted from the beans. A stir can exacerbate this, and around 2-3 minutes is where you see diminishing results from steeping longer. So in total 2-3 minute complete brew time is a great method to stick to. Pressing slowly minimises the risk of pressing finer coffee particles through the paper filter.. and tends to make a sweeter cup - than pressing harder. ENJOY!

@wellingsbooth

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlternativeBrewing got it! Thanks so much Josh. Enjoyed my coffee this morning here in Tokyo.

Great vid. Do you know what the difference in quality of the end product is between an aeropress or something like a delonghi dedica? I'm considering buying the latter, but the pricepoint of the aeropress is obviously very alluring.

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Apples and Oranges really. The Dedica will make appliance quality Espresso, which is okay.. small 30-50mls shots of coffee you can build on from there to make a latte cap etc... The Aeropress, for most is a brewer where you're making one large Black coffee to drink, no milk. It can, does and was the original recipe that suggest you only make a small 50-100ml strong coffee and dilute it, and this does a great job - but it won't be espresso like, as much as the Dedica is 😀

@MrKajjaGG

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlternativeBrewing thanks for the swift and detailed response. I ended up placing an order for the aeropress. I'm very much new to good homemade coffee. So I reckon it will be a good place to start and an improvement on my previous, and only, experience with capsule based devices. Cheers mate.

Instructions recommend one scoop of already ground coffee, not one scoop of coffee beans to be then ground. Then add water UP TO 1 on the chamber, not all the way to the top (past 4). At level 1 water, yield is equivalent to espresso in style. Add additional water or milk to 275ml to make American or Latte respectively. On Internet there is 1,000 recipes & brew variations (eg. add Vodka) including even Russian circus bear balancing Aeropress on head.

Put the stirrer inside the plunger while you wait. Game changer!

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

ahhh! nice trick 👌 I'll use that from now on 😀

@dr.angerous

3 жыл бұрын

I dont understand. What tf??

In the manual it says fil water to number 1 for one serving and then add water after for americano,ill try this method later

@TheAboriginal1

3 жыл бұрын

I never understood the manual method. I've tried it many times but when you fill to 1 and then stir the water just drains through the grinds so when you go to press there is no water left and you end up just plunging grinds. This way makes more sense and is a better extraction.

@leefellerguy7423

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAboriginal1 Works for me, but my grind is fine, make sure to wet filter too.

@leefellerguy7423

3 жыл бұрын

Been doing the the manual way, works fine, I will try thismethod too. Have you tried the inverse method, which seems just about like what he showed on video?

Saw this on KZread in a camping vid and thought it was only available in the US so I'd be stoked if I could get it here. One question though, how hard is it to get the filters in Australia? Also, apart from the obvious (and I do hate coffee grounds in my coffee) why do you need to wet the filter first? And could I chop up the only filters I seem to be able to find in Australia (Harris in Coles) into circles and use those? Thanks in advance

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

This should answer of your questions 😀 Follow the link to our Aeropress page - there's everything you need there! You could chop up filters sure - but 300 of them are only ~$7 bucks so, easier buying them alternativebrewing.com.au/collections/aeropress-coffee-maker

@travelgirl747

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlternativeBrewing believe it or not l went out and bought it. Love it! And the filters are easy to find 😁

How many clicks did you put the porlex to?

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

From Zero - I would of done 5-6 clicks. hope this helps :)

What is the best coffee beans to use for aeropress?

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

This is a tricky one to say - I would certainly be looking for Filter roasted beans for the Aeropress - beyond this. -it really depends on the flavour you prefer - rich chocolate or sweet fruits? On the rare occasions you can find both in one coffee 😀

One question. How is this any different to a normal coffee plunger? I'm thinking of buying one but I have a perfectly good plunger. Thanks for sharing

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Plunger coffee has a habit of brewing better coffee - 'if' you just leave the brew in the pot and slowly pour it out over a period of time. It also tends to be a little more gritty - as most Press pots use Metal filters - that do let some fine grinds in to the cup. The aeropress is none of that. You press the coffee straight through a metal filter in to your cup below. So the coffee tends to be a lot lot smoother. The Aeropress in general though is a 1-2 cup brewer - whilst press pots range all the way up to 12 cups easily.

@michaelnugara1

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlternativeBrewing oh ok. Is the flavour any different though to a plunger. Surely the aeropress doesn't provide an espresso coffee flavour. I'm ok with fine particles of coffee grounds coming into my cup. Mick

@pauldavies1706

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelnugara1 I moved from hi spec Espro plunger to AeroPress and the AP gives a smoother brew and in my opinion gives a better flavour profile. Better extraction, less waste, easier to clean. My Espro is retired :)

Hey Josh, any issues with rinsing the filter after use and reusing, which is what I do?

@AlternativeBrewing

10 ай бұрын

No I don't see any issues. I'd imagine there comes a point where the integrity of the paper filter is no good anymore - and would have to replace it with a new one - but you may - and i've heard cases of 5x -10x use from one filter 👌

Not sure about the weak coffee that starts dribbling through at the start 🤔 Invert it.

Ahh, I'm torn between this and the moka pot for camping. Which unit produces better flavour? How much does the stainless filter affect the flavour in the aeropress? Thanks for the good video, keep up the good work!

@Samtino20

2 жыл бұрын

They work pretty well but they can let some little grounds through and also the paper filters make a less acidic cup because the paper traps some of the unwanted oils, the areo is the way to go, it makes a better cup then most any other method even at home

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Both! A Moka Pot will ned the stove for brewing. whereas the Aeropress just needs water - in some cases I've even used cold water ( or even Coconut water haha -) witht he Aeropress and still brewed a decent coffee. So depends on your style of camping and preferred coffee. The Moka Pot will always brew a strong espresso like coffee that you'd add milk or hot water too.. the Aeropress is more like a Filter COffee, and you'll drink this straight - if not adding just a little bit of water to it.. you can brew a moka pot style brew with the Aeropress ,,, but it doesn't really work the same way.. If you prefer Espresso - go the Moka Pot .. maybe the 4 cup size for one person .. six cup for two.. but if you like to experiment than go the Aeropress

@3rdPrivateAccount

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlternativeBrewing you do still need a source for hot water.

What differentiates this from a French press?

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

mainly the paper filter. There's not many French Presses ... if any, that use paper filters. With Paper filter you get a much cleaner cup of coffee - zero grit 👍

What's the funnel for ?

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Place the thin circular end in to a small water bottle or travel tumbler, and the Aeropress will fit on to the Hexagonal top, so you can brew straight in to the top of the container.

confused newbie here. the instructions say only fill water to the number corresponding to scoops but you added 1 scoop and filled to top? shouldn't it be only filled to the number (1).

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

The instructions are a great way to begin using the Aeropress and make a delicious coffee. One thing that is so appealing about the Aeropress though is there are so many ways you can brew a cup of coffee with it. Yet it is very consistent once you've found a recipe you enjoy.

I'm confused... The water went thru the filter really quickly

What is that big plunger looking thing that came with it ??

@AlternativeBrewing

3 ай бұрын

That's used to press an AeroPress brew in to a smaller canister or drink bottle, that's too thin for the AeeroPress itself to sit on top. Not many people use it this way though.

@cherylparrish1179

3 ай бұрын

@@AlternativeBrewing thank you!!

Can you make lattes with this or is this only for black coffees

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

you can add steamed milk to a strong AeroPress brew no worries, that would taste something like a Latte!

@leefellerguy7423

3 жыл бұрын

Does not steam the milk, so do not think so.

Gee you move fast Josh, like a Ninja

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

should of seen me on the bar - when I was a Barista ⚡

How do I obtain an aeropress and how much do they cost

@AlternativeBrewing

8 ай бұрын

Get one from here: alternativebrewing.com.au/products/aerobie-aeropress-coffee-espresso-maker

why did you not use a RVS filter?

@AlternativeBrewing

4 жыл бұрын

Because it did not come in the box. You can purchase these separately or in a bundle but the intent of the video was to show how easy the aeropress is with all it's won accessories. We'll be bringing out loads more videos on the Aeropress and it's other parts soon

@pooounderscoreman

4 жыл бұрын

Also, the creator of the Aeropress says you can rinse and reuse the paper filters. He reuses them 50 times. With 350 papers that's 17,500 uses. Each use can be up to 4 cups of coffee. Just add 4 scoops (approx 60-90g) and fill the water up to the 4 marking on the Aeropress. Once pressed, dilute to 4 cups. In total, you should be able to make up to 70,000 cups from the included filters.

@mariai9549

4 жыл бұрын

@@pooounderscoreman whatever...never though it was that big of a deal. not that expensive.

Is the purpose of that hex shaped cone for putting coffee in it? I have one but I assumed it was an adapter for using with cups smaller than the filter housing will allow.

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

It's many things 😀 You can use it for both

I now realise that the plastic thing I threw away was to store the fitlers. I couldn't figure out what it was for so I threw it away, doh!

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Noooo!

how much ml water?

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

220-240ml 👌

Shouldn't the coffee be steaming? One of my problems with these devices is that they lose far too much heat compared to a coffee maker. The taste tends to be smoother though

@AlternativeBrewing

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree - it is not always as hot as straight from a coffee maker - but very consistent in what it brews.

@gregokeefe4657

Жыл бұрын

It helps to heat up your cup first.

where in australia is he from? :D

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Brissy 👍

You got a very nice face. I'm not coffe addicted, but gonna subscribe ;)

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent instructional video. Looks cool but plastic and 200 degree water hmmmm.

@AlternativeBrewing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So basically it's just a coffee plunger ?

@AlternativeBrewing

25 күн бұрын

yep 😀

More Faff than I thought there would be and lots of cleaning up and filter papers to purchase.

@cj5273

2 жыл бұрын

There are filter papers included

Go inverted method and you'll never go back.

I throw away the water which gets through at the start , before the plunger creates the vacuum, because that did not have time to brew with the coffee

@dr.angerous

3 жыл бұрын

use inverted method

What would i have to do differently if i want to make an iced coffee? Thanks ☺️

@AlternativeBrewing

3 жыл бұрын

You could double up on your ground coffee and reduce the water ... than brew this over some ice 👌 The hot brewed coffee will melt the ice and than become chilled. Or you can check out the PuckPuck attachment - designed for making cold drip coffee for the Aeropress Coffee Maker - alternativebrewing.com.au/product/puckpuck-cold-brew-adapter-for-aeropress/