This Is Best Aerospress Water Temperature: Barista Tips Inside

What is the best aerospress water temperature? 

Using an aerospress to brew coffee is always a great idea. As you might know, already temperature is one of the most key aspects when it comes to brewing – it can make or break your coffee. I’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on how to brew coffee with an aeropress at the right temperature. 

Let’s dive in.

What is the best aeropress water temperature? 

The water temperature to start brewing espresso with an aerospress should be 80°C (175°F) when using dark roast coffee beans and 85°C (185°F) for medium and light roasts. These water temperatures allow the coffee grounds to extract the maximum of their flavours and aromas, making your coffee taste way better.

Why is the water temperature so important? 

Temperature plays a key role in brewing aromatic coffee.

Simply put, the temperature of your water directly affects the extraction of your coffee grounds.

Practically, what this means is the hotter the water the faster it will extract the flavours of the coffee grounds. So, colder water of what mentioned above causes under-extraction.

On the other hand, if the water you use for brewing is way too hot it’s going to be over-extraction, meaning that too many components end up in your cup which often makes your coffee bitter.

So, you definitely need to find this sweet spot of brewing at the right temperature to enjoy exquisite espressos, lattes, cappuccinos or any other espresso-based coffees. 

Other factors that affect your espresso made with an aeropress

Let’s go over a few more factors that affect your espresso when brewing with an aeropress.

Coffee-to-water ratio

This depends on how strong you want your coffee to be. 

Typically, what’s recommended is a 1:16 ratio which in plain English means that you need 16 grams of water for 1 gram of coffee. But like I said it depends on your personal preference which can even be 1:6. 

Coffee-ground size

Like with every other gadget and machine aeropress has its own ideal grind size.

Espresso machines typically recommend using medium coffee grounds (it also depends on the brand) while for a French press, you need to use coarse coffee grounds. 

What’s the ideal one for an aeropress? 

You need medium coffee grounds but some say you can even use fine grinds. I suggest you start with grind size 5 and experiment with a bit coarser and finer to find what suits you best. 

Brew time

This heavily depends on your coffee ground size. 

If you use fine grounds to brew it will take less time than brewing with coarse coffee grinds. But either way the brewing time with an aerospress doesn’t take long; it typically lasts 2-3 minutes. 

Let’s wrap it up

By reading this article I hope you’re able to brew delicious espresso just by getting the temperature right which makes MASSIVE difference. Stay tuned as more articles like this are coming about aeropress and brewing. 

FAQ

Let’s go over some burning questions.

What sort of water should I use when brewing with an aeropress?

Ideally, you need to use filtered or bottled water; it’s wise to avoid tap water as the water in your area might contain hard minerals including magnesium which can spoil the taste of your coffee.

What equipment is needed to check the water temperature? 

I personally use a thermometer to check the water temperature and quite recently made a small investment in a laser thermometer that helps me get the temperature. 

An alternative to this is opting for a kettle that shows you the temperature of the water or it gives you the option to adjust the temperature. 

Do you use boiling water for AeroPress?

It’s key to heating your water and not necessarily boiling it. You can still boil it cause it’s easy to notice when it is and then give it a minute to cool down before you start brewing.

What temperature water do you use for a medium roast AeroPress?

The best temperature for medium-roasted coffee beans is about 185°F. To achieve this temperature you can use a thermometer as mentioned above to be able to see exactly the temperature.

Can you brew AeroPress with cold water?

You can’t cause hot water basically extracts the flavours of your coffee. But if you’re craving for a cold drink, you can always brew with hot water and pour your drink over a glass filled with ice.