Brew Time: 2 mins 30 secs
Serves: 1 mug
About this method
The AeroPress is a compact pressure brewer that punches well above its weight. By combining immersion brewing with paper filtration, it delivers the best of both worlds — the body of a plunger and the clean finish of a pour-over.
Short brew time, fine filter grind, and a gentle press mean you’re getting a smooth, balanced cup with low bitterness and full flavour. It’s tidy, travel-friendly, and hard to mess up — which is why it’s loved by pros, home brewers, and over-caffeinated coffee fanatics at the AeroPress World Champs.
Great for bold blends or fruit-forward singles — just like Max, it’s simple, consistent, and up for anything.
What you'll need:
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15g filter grind coffee
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250ml water
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Aeropress filter paper
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Kitchen Scales
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Timer
The Max Method
Step 1
Pop a paper filter into the cap, lock it into the AeroPress body, and rinse it with hot water to ditch that papery flavour.
Step 2
Place the AeroPress (filter side down) on your favourite mug, which is sitting on your kitchen scales like a good little helper.
Step 3
Add 15g of coffee. Zero your scales. Take a moment to admire your precision.
Step 4
Start your timer. Add 30ml of hot water (just off the boil). Give it a stir. Let it bloom for 30 seconds. It's like a pit stop on your way to coffee greatness.
Step 5
Top it up with the remaining 220ml of water. Pop the plunger on top like a lid. Don’t press it yet — anticipation is key.
Step 6
Remove it from the scales. Wait patiently for 2 minutes. Try not to stare at it the whole time.
Step 7
Push the plunger down slowly until you hear that glorious hiss. That’s the sound of victory. Drink and enjoy — you’ve earned it.