Aeropress Maximum Crema - normal vs inverted

[@dabrooz1840]

2:40 the winner coffee recipe.

[@Tattoo15k]

Da Brooz was that a medium-fine grind on that one?

[@GonzaloGDiez-mz8qi]

@@Tattoo15k 60 ml of water right?

[@Ryanide07]

@@Tattoo15k I think it's more medium than medium fine. Medium-fine is 8 clicks, medium is 10. The grind size is at 0:23 (10 clicks on hario grinder)

[@Tattoo15k]

afx I got up, thanks. I must’ve missed that part

[@garick]

What is the temperature of the water?

[@MsMassagehands]

Well done! I wish all clips were as clear, concise and uncomplicated as yours. Direct, to the point, no wasted taking, no wasted time, no irritating music. Just made my first decent aeropress coffee! Thank you!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! I really appreciate your opinion, and that you see some value in this video.

[@MrsBonfire]

So refreshing.

[@744ricardo7]

Buen ....
Que temperatura de agua ?
El agua es carbonatadas?
Que hp tiene el agua ?
Saludos desde Buenos Aires argentina.

[@ihategooogle]

I'm bookmarking, I mean saving this video to watch later, this is the best aeropress guide to maximize the amount of crema in my opinion. Simple, straightforward with no annoying music and intro. Thank you for sharing the tips with us!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks for the comment, appreciate it!

[@Dennis87dk]

Thank you! I just had the best cup of coffee by following your recipe! It was simply delicious! I have whished for a espresso machine for a while, but now i think it is way more exciting to be able to make a great espresso on the aeropress!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks a lot! I'm so glad that you have found my video useful. Aeropress is a really great invention

[@AlexLatte]

The next step - make use of French press for lattes :)

[@amelieandreas9365]

Best aeropress recipe, my girlfriend and I did a happy dance when we saw how much crema we got with the winning method... AMAZING

[@AlexLatte]

Congratulations :)

[@truthbknown4957]

The best presentation on how to get crema with the aeropress. Thank you Alex Gerasimov. You are a King of Coffee Makers.

[@AlexLatte]

I'm flattered, thanks for watching :)

[@1live2]

Perfect, I have seen lot of videos, from the geeks, with all the fancy appliances but your recipe worked for me at first try even with pre-ground coffee.
1 and a half scoop
60 ml water @ 90 Celsius
10 sec stirring
2 minutes infusion
Aeropress inverted
got more crema than your winner. 😳
I got same amount of crema that I get with my moka Bialetti Brikka.
Unbelievable
Thanks!
Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@AlexLatte]

Great that you've got even better crema! Some guys can't get to this point, and by now it's still not clear what could go wrong. Obvious reason - not fresh beans, less obvious - too soft water. What pre-ground coffee do you use? Something from local coffee shop, or something from grocery stores?

[@1live2]

@@AlexLatte Well that what amazes me, I´m using a regular pre-ground coffee from the grocery store, www.arvidnordquist.com/coffee/sortiment/franskrost/?_ga=2.71817363.1050308686.1582097887-867079582.1582097887
a good one but neither fancy nor expensive I bought it some weeks ago, so I would not say that is super fresh, and I got so nice results, I tried this morning again and got the same result, a perfect latte.
The water temp is about 88-92 Celsius and that's what the coffee maker recommends.
Wich other brand have you tried?

[@synozome]

Thanks to you I had the first good brew using my AeroPress - although I had no crema at all. The recipe used in the video above really didn't make it for me. The coffee was ways to sour and over extracted - I guess the brewing method really depends on the kind of beans you are using. But try out Alex Garcia's instructions if you also failed to get acceptable results with the "winner" from the video.

[@1live2]

@@synozome HI I got a second aeropress to have it at the office, it works as usual, I will recommend Lavazza Rossa that is espresso grounded, and extrañe enough I get better crema with the papper filter than with a metallic one that I bought.
Enjoy...

[@synozome]

@@1live2 Thanks for your help! I now refined the method for my kind of coffee a bit but still based on your recipe and now I start to get more and more crema every day. Absolutely tasty!

[@TheMaestro116]

Just tried the winning method. It tasted fantastic. Not too acidic nor too bitter, just right. Great tutorial.

[@dhmacdonald8605]

Thank you! This is the best aeropress espresso I've tried yet.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks!

[@ohdangmybad]

my daily recipe. i press an espresso shot (or two) and always make an americano using this method!! thank you so much

[@longhairmullet]

Hard to believe there were so many questions to follow on detail detail detail. Good vid, good creama! Viva le connoisseur!

[@AlexLatte]

Dani Adams thank you! I’m using Aeropress on a regular basis, so it’s important to me to know its restrictions.

[@FrancoisPouzet]

2:37 18 gramos 60 ml 2 min infusion / invertido

[@valeridmitrovski3574]

The remarkable video, without importunate music, advertizing and excessive chatter. Everything is shown accurately and in details. At me I became will turn out really excellent coffee almost like the express to the car. Thanks!!!

[@AlexLatte]

VALERI DMITROVSKI thank you for your comment, I’m flattered :)

[@carp7697]

Great video! Very comprehensive.

[@culturallyrich]

Excellent demo! No annoying music that muffles the voice I'm so tired of videos where I can't hear what the person is saying cos of louder music track. Clear text supers so we know the specifications for that shot. Very well done video thank you for your trouble and effort! Pushes me one step closer to buying it 😊

[@AlexLatte]

culturallyrich thank you for your review, really appreciate it. And for sure buy the Aeropress, you won’t regret it :) I’m using it already for several years, it’s my working horse at work to supply me with caffeine

[@porkchopspapi5757]

Ditto. And for not throwing tweaker hands in our face.

[@CaffeineJogger]

did you buy it? did you get the same crema as Alex?

[@jeffrey3498]

The precision is amazing.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! :)

[@jonalynegido6107]

Wow! I've never seen anyone made a video of extracting from aeropress with an actual crema but you!

[@AlexLatte]

Thank you :) I've tried.

[@jonalynegido6107]

Were you able to do latte art from this?

[@AlexLatte]

@@jonalynegido6107 Definitely!

[@maximaximaxi]

I just tried this recipee and damn, did not expect to have something this delicious. Was pleasantly surprised. Will be using this going forward from now on. Thanks for sharing this!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks for trying :) Aeropress is one of the best things that happened to coffee :)

[@wavyerfield]

You are a genius using the device upside down! I knew there would be a way to capture crema but anything I came up with failed. It's very reasonable to set the device upside down because crema, which is oil, likes to stay on top and you quickly turn it into the bottom when extracting to maximize the yield of crema.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks, but to be honest - this is a well-known method to use Aeropress. For me the question was - how to use it to be visually like produced by a regular espresso machine.

[@cameronsmith5738]

Best video I have seen yet!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! :)

[@CaffeineJogger]

Gonna try this in the morning. Only problem I haven’t got anything to weigh the coffee or measure coffee. Must estimate. Crema is a game changer.

[@chelseakimchi]

Wow! Genius!!! This is amazing thank you!!!!🤩🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️👍🏻💖

[@AnnoymousSpirit]

This video was awesome! It’s kind of funny cause in the cafe I work at we measure the espresso to 18 grams as well :)

[@AlexLatte]

Erin Reid It should be a nice cafe if you do the measuring! And 18g is a pretty common amount for the double basket.

[@hermajesty52]

thanks for the brevity!!

[@gjmaagad]

Thank you for this, I tried it earlier and it's really great substitute for espresso. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks Gian! If I knew as much about Aeropress and French Press as I know today, perhaps, I wouldn't buy a prosumer coffee machine for home :)

[@gjmaagad]

@@AlexLatte definitely!

[@timmarshall4881]

Another really useful video. Thank you.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks!

[@Creativeetea]

Thank you brother, I tried, tastes good, I can sense some great aromas out of it. I used a grind size between espresso and moka pot from a local coffee store, I don't use a grinder, maybe the reason why I didn't get that much of crema.

[@AlexLatte]

It could be just a freshness of the coffee beans, local coffee stores try to keep it fresh, but not always succeed :)

[@user-rf9ub2zu2k]

appreciate it man!! really helpful

[@bensekh]

Your research inspired me! Awesome!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! I did it for myself, and if simultaneously I could help just a little bit others - I'm happy :)

[@Usualeclectic]

Can’t wait to try.. I’ve heard that the paper filter also absorbs more of the oils. Curious to try and reusable metal filter. But I’m finally sold on the inverted method. Great job!

[@AlexLatte]

Colored Lines thanks, good luck!

[@greatamericansurvival]

I generally use my metal filter when I travel or hiking not paper to loss or dispose of after use. The coffee is a fuller bodied coffee through the metal in my opinion.

[@ventzpetkov]

Thank you - this really helped me get started on a path of fine tuning the taste. Discovered a few small details which produce even more crema (and much much better taste):
inverted, 20g of coffee, 50-55g of water @185F temp, and pour water + mix (about 10-15 seconds) + wait another 30-60 seconds works *really* well. It seems to generate a lot more crema.
From what I noticed, the biggest difference in both crema and taste was the combination of water temp (ex: 190F and 195F were too much), and the grind size - slightly above espresso but much bellow french press (3-4 clicks above finest setting on manual burr grinders) . The time mixing almost did not have an impact (30-40 seconds vs 60-80). The other bit that makes a lot of crema is stirring like crazy and for longer -- ex, 10ish seconds.

[@AlexLatte]

Ventz Petkov thanks for sharing, will try your set up as well :)

[@Sylphadora]

I just tried this method but the resulting coffee was half a sip 😂 Should have used more liquid

[@Frostbitten.]

This didn't generate any crema for me, wonder what I did wrong. I stirred it very violently for 15 seconds after adding the water as suggested.

[@xxjohnboy]

Very fast pressing. I wonder how much this has to do with the results as well?

[@chrisevans9779]

Yeah just tried the winner and over 20 something different recipes over the years and not this way or any other have I EVER got any crema. Was really good recipe for the natural beans I have right now though. Strong

[@baileeschewreview1910]

This is great! Gonna try this!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks, try - you won't regret :)

[@shannonogg974]

Very interested in getting an aero press now!

[@nickcurry7986]

Very useful Alex, thank you….

[@ChrisDavis333]

What I learned was to do it inverted but after you put the coffee in, place another filter over top of the coffee using something shaped like a tamp, press it down firmly to create a puck, 2 or 3 min steep, plunge normally.

[@AlexLatte]

Does it make nice crema? I was using this "extra filter" technique a couple of times but didn't see much of a difference.

[@danielshirazi6636]

Now i can look like the ponciest aeropress user at work. Mind officially blown! Thorough vid.

[@MrBluesguy1]

Just tried the winning method and I got similar results. A big factor to getting a lot of crema was using fresh, quality beans. It tasted very good using a dark roast. Light roasts tended to be too acidic.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks for confirming!

[@cindylanovia3759]

What's the grindsize?
Bcs I dont have my own grinder so I need to ask the coffee store to grind it for me

[@timmarshall4881]

As with some of the earlier replies I liked the straight forward format.

[@AlexLatte]

Tim Marshall thanks!

[@ardhieputra1171]

Just found your video and it's great!
Anyway, how much ml yield result for the winner recipe?

[@steveprice2803]

Just did the inverted way with 2min brew time and used a lot of pressure like you did. Came out really well

[@AlexLatte]

Steve Price glad that you’ve got the result!

[@markel.aldama]

Same here. An aeropress scoop of beans, finest or almost finest grind with Rhino hand grinder, roughly 50-70ml of water. 2mins brewing plus press time. Didn't get your crema but the taste is great. With an Ethiopian coffee got a very nice acidity. Thanks for the video!

[@oro2405]

Which one isbetter for crema disc paper or reusable?

[@Tom-yn8ow]

I really want to try!!!

[@quaxenleaf]

Alex-assuming an absorption of 1ml water to 1gm coffee, your yield must be around 40ml? This 1:3 ratio also works great in a moka pot. Great presentation!

[@claudiocerezo1644]

YOU ARE THE MVP

[@crazyglaxy909]

I really wanted to know that. now I got u.

[@JoseLopez-hs5hs]

Unbelievable! Wow 🤩

[@mo7ammad920]

Great video. Thank you :)

[@EpochEmerge]

Спасибо, Саня) Буду пробовать повторить

[@bitsanbobs101]

off boil water - normal grind - inverted - 90seconds - 5 second plunge - crema

[@AlexLatte]

There are always complications, but generally - yes.

[@yidy1]

When inverted, you should probably put the cover on right after pouring the water in. Otherwise, the coffee won't be hot.

[@AlexLatte]

The ground coffee creates a layer on the top that serves as a cover, but your suggestion will definitely help to keep it hot. And additionally the Aeropress could be flashed with the boiling water to up its temperature. Sometimes I'm just lazy or don't care that much about the hotness of the coffee :)

[@michaelocallaghan2802]

OK this looks to be best example to get crema with expresso.

[@galinar.7839]

Hello, thanks so much for sharing this experiment. I had a couple of questions. Do you specifically prefer a paper filter to metal, or have you only tried with paper? I ask because read that metal should allow for more crema and body. Second, would you know if 10 clicks on the Hario grinder is approx. like 10 clicks on the Comandante? Finally, is it also very hard for you to press down at the end? I wonder if I am doing something wrong.

[@AlexLatte]

I've tested the difference between metal and paper filters, and found that a paper filter works better, so I've used in on purpose. And I don't know the Commandante, sorry :) But the general approach - set your grinder to the level that you can feel resistance, but the whole process of extraction (when you plunge) shouldn't take more the 30 seconds, and you should be pressing comfortably.

[@ciprianpopescu8506]

Hi, Alex! Excellent video! It helped me a lot! I have a question ... Did you water the filter before ... or did you let it dry? Thanks!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! As for the filter - yes, I've watered it, but from my experience it won't have effect on the foam, it's for the better taste.

[@thomaslowry7813]

Funny that I found this video after getting a new Hario grinder and beans and experimenting with different espresso methods while making lattes in my OpenText mug... Don't work there anymore tho!

[@AlexLatte]

Thomas Lowry it IS funny :) But I’m still with OpenText, so the pattern is broken (I hope:) ).

[@francorossi7695]

bravo bellissima idea

[@dosentekim]

Video we all need

[@nickcurry7986]

Alex, I have the aeropress go….if I want a decent crema using this, how much coffee to how much water, given the smaller size of the Go, do you recommend.?

[@quaxenleaf]

On a different note-I really admire those whose English is a second language, yet still make the effort to communicate to the rest of us native speakers. I don’t remember seeing many English speakers creating YT content in other languages. I’m sure there are many, I just don’t see many. (Could be my lack of exposure.) At any rate thanks to those of you who make valuable contributions that can be understood by those of us who are not multi-lingual!

[@RoisonGamer]

This somehow feels incredibly, disrispectful. Like, an evolved and convoluted version of the "We are in a america, speak english"

[@melvyncolaco559]

Thanks a ton.

[@phedrisid4005]

Очень информативное видео, Алекс. Спасибо

[@AlexLatte]

Спасибо за отзыв, рад, что понравилось.

[@Uvvibes]

Yea I still don’t get any creama this way could it be the coffee I’m using?

[@Dudzio866]

Anyone knows how many notches I should to push using Hario Skerton to get appropiate grind size for this best crema?

[@dragomirstefanov3585]

Hi Alex, very useful video! I am considering buying an Aeropress but I am still wondering whether I will like the taste. I am a fan of short and rich espresso shots, will the Aeropress shot be good for my taste? Does it come out more watery-like or is it close to the espresso machine richness of taste?

[@AlexLatte]

Dragomir Stefanov hi! The taste is a very personal thing, but your case is very close to mine - I like espresso shots as well, sometimes even ristrettos. The Aeropress cup won’t have this silliness that you expect from an espresso shot, but it’s strong, has aroma, and it’s a closest thing to espresso that I’ve seen so far. But it’s more watery, it’s hard to get a crema in it, and the crema won’t stay for a long. So it’s not a replacement for a good espresso machine, but a very good substitution.

[@evindrews]

How fine are you grinding? I don't seem to have any luck getting crema. extremely hard to push through too. only thing I can think of grinder is a hario skerton. tastes pretty good anyways.
edit: I must just be grinding too fine. or grinder inconsistency causing too many fines and it's clogging. I will try coarser.

[@AlexLatte]

This is what I was going to suggest - set it to coarser grind. In the one of the tests I've set the grind too fine, and it was not good. As for the grind - the rule of thumb is that you should be able to push through the Aeropress in 10-20 seconds.

[@fareladrian5882]

Please make video of making latte art with this aeropress espressooo

[@marlenemontanez6974]

I don't have a measurer to measure my beans to know how much I need to grind for a double shot of espresso, any suggestions for a good substitute for measuring? Thank you

[@AlexLatte]

Marlene Montanez it’s roughly 60 ml, or you can just use your palm :)

[@landsurfer66]

Thanks Alex!

[@AlexLatte]

My pleasure :)

[@truthbknown4957]

I'm impress with the amount of creama in 4 and 5 . Machine like creama.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks!

[@truthbknown4957]

@@AlexLatte Do you feel that the aeropress replaces all other coffee maker?

[@AlexLatte]

@@truthbknown4957 not at all, there are many other portable coffee makers in the game, and these portables IMHO will never replace espresso machines. But it's great when you don't have access to the machines :)

[@Dexterprog]

Hey, this looks awesome. I'm trying to achieve this but I am failing, not getting any crema at all (coming from an espresso machine this is a must for me). How fine is that hario setting? I have a Baratza sette, so I can't quite tell from the video. Compared to sugar or salt, is it finer?

[@AlexLatte]

It's closer to salt, I think. It should create some resistance during the shot but not too much

[@coolmacncheese]

I didn't get as much crema in mine, but the ratio was perfect to getting espresso strength coffee

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! As for crema - are you using freshly roasted beans? Mine are never older than 2 weeks.

[@Sultanalrashidi]

Thank you so much, it is really brilliant idea.
Which recipe is the winner?
I have tried last one, but I did not get the crema, but I got a good taste.

[@AlexLatte]

The long story short - it's better to use inverted method + paper filter.

[@scotta.blanchat]

My surmation is that the inverted is the only way, and the steel screen, not mesh, should only be used.
Propa'.

[@theattorney6072]

Thank you . Does the Espresso Addon add any more crema/value or is it not necessary ?

[@AlexLatte]

Sorry, didn't have a chance to try that one. The taste is great as is.

[@Mo-mc3mw]

I tried the one at 2:40 and i got some crema, but in the end it tasted kind of weak? Does anyone know what I could do to get a richer tasting shot?

[@jdmacor]

I'm just in this to hear you say "coffee"

[@leafofawaningmoon9785]

Beautiful.

[@AlexLatte]

Leaf Of a Waning Moon thanks!

[@HansaGBB]

Hey sir. I love your recipe. It tastes amazing but I don't get even near to your crema. I don't have hario grinder, can you tell me what is 10 clicks? Is it fine, coarse or in the middle?

[@AlexLatte]

Hi Hansa, thanks for watching :) 10 clicks is between middle and fine. It's not as fine as required by an espresso machine but pretty close to it.

[@NinhNguyen]

Awesome video! Can you do the experiment again but with the metal filter?

[@AlexLatte]

Sure I could! But first of all - did you see my other video about maximum crema? I've compared there metal and paper filters (th-cam.com/video/OkfuiRgcN5Y/w-d-xo.html), and found that a paper filter produces more crema. Is your experience different? If you still think that it would be beneficial to have another video, I'll make it! And thanks for your interest.

[@agusandcoffee8722]

Excellent demo and very educating for me, I wanna ask about the grind size, what grind size for better crema on aero press?
Is it fine, medium? Thanks.

[@AlexLatte]

I would say it's medium. In any case, the grinder should be set to be able to extract coffee with some effort in approximately 20-30 seconds. In my trial I've set my grinder to a too fine setting, and that was not good - not for the crema, not for the taste.

[@agusandcoffee8722]

@@AlexLatte Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ericpmoss]

Do you rinse your filters with boiling water? I found that some brands leave a nasty chemical taste unless I rinse it out first. You can verify this by tasting the water you rinse the filter with, compared to just the hot, unfiltered water.

[@AlexLatte]

Wow, it never came to my mind! Thanks, next time I'll check. But to be honest, my pack of paper filters lasts for about a year usually as I'm using a metal filter a lot, so there is not a lot of chances to me to see the difference in brands :) Which ones were chemical from your experience?

[@MrMinimalst]

Alex Gerasimov when I'm not using a metal filter I've always used the Aeropress paper filters without rinsing. I've never tasted a papery filter taste with the OEM paper filters. I have tasted that papery taste with some drip machines, never with the Aeropress. Which metal filter do you use? I've got a fine and a medium from Able Brewing.

[@AlexLatte]

I'm using a Standard metal filter from Able Brewing - I think this is what you call a "medium". What is the difference in the crema when you use the fine filter vs medium?

[@MrMinimalst]

Alex Gerasimov I don't see much difference in crema between the 2 disc filters. As you already know the disc filters allow more oils and sediment through than the paper. The medium makes a cup with more sediment than the fine. Enjoy your coffee!

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks!

[@muhammadrizkyanugraha]

Thanks for the video. By the way, how much paper filter did you use?

[@AlexLatte]

Muhammad Rizky Anugraha Just one filter.

[@muhammadrizkyanugraha]

@@AlexLatte Thanks for sharing

[@AlexLatte]

Muhammad Rizky Anugraha you’re welcome, enjoy your coffee :)

[@citysmol4672]

Dude would u please tell us more bout
the exact Grind size
Thx btw 🙏

[@AlexLatte]

Tash Yazdan I would love to, but I don’t know what to use as a measurement :( The rule of thumb is: it should be the size that allow you to push the plunger with a slight effort, and it should take 20-30 seconds. It’s really a slightly coarser than an espresso grind but finer than a Drip grind. Something close to moka pot grind.

[@whoami724y]

thanks to this video i finally bought an aeropress, i was wondering why almost all the espresso makers are really expensive.

[@AlexLatte]

asdfghjkl bcd sorry for the late response:( I think that the price of espresso machines is that high because people are ready to pay this price - and that sets a starting point. After that each improvement is increasing the price. Professional espresso machines cost more than 10,000 USD, and this because they can work 24/7, and produce consistent results. Double boilers, multiple group heads, etc. From other point, espresso machines are like cars, and their price drops immediately after the box is open. I’ve bought my first espresso machine on eBay, and the price was about 30% of the original price - and the machine was great!

[@whoami724y]

@@AlexLatte its been a while since my last comment, i've bought a cheap home espresso machine with unpressurized basket and the espresso it produces is pretty good tbh. I've revisited this video again because i currently don't have access to my espresso machine and i can say this recipe is still very enjoyable! i've made an iced latte and the taste is similar to an iced latte with a single shot of espresso

[@AlexLatte]

@@whoami724y Thanks! I'm more or less in the same situation like you except my home machine is still working :) I have to work from home for more than a year by now, and there is no need for me to use Aeropress because I have a nice ECM machine, but I'm keeping it for my outdoors adventures (and if I work in the office - someday).

[@tKrome]

Coffee asmr! 🤤

[@dr.angerous]

Go visit a doctor Ur sick

[@lomolta]

Dear Alex, I tried your recipe and although it tasted very good, I got no crema.
I used medium-light roasted arabica beans, do you recommend darker roasted beans?
Thanks in advance!

[@AlexLatte]

For the crema it doesn't matter - medium or dark, this is for the taste. The amount of crema is bigger if you're using freshly roasted beans, and grind them fine enough to feel the resistance when you press it. You will get better crema if you add some robusta as well.

[@alexandruraut4058]

@@AlexLatte You are correct about fresh roasted beans and robusta making more crema but also the darker roast make more crema because of the higher CO2 levels in darker roast beans.

[@AlexLatte]

@@alexandruraut4058 agree. And another factor - higher-temperature shorter-time roasting leave more C02 even for the same of roasting. But I think that it's all less significant than the freshness.

[@khuongdtx]

How did you grind the coffee for the best method? Normal fine?

[@AlexLatte]

Yes, something like that - coarser than what's required for an espresso.

[@asoygeboy9797]

you should try doubling the paper filter for better crema 👍

[@AlexLatte]

Tried this once, didn't really see the difference, but will try again, who knows. I've tried as well tamping the coffee, and placing the second filter from the other side of the coffee, so it was like a sandwich :)

[@asoygeboy9797]

@@AlexLatte just doubling at one side, no need filter on the other side. it will add pressure and significantly making more crema.

[@CaffeineJogger]

Hi, thx for a brilliant clip. What is the model of Hario grinder ?is it ceramic MSCS-2TB? I’m only guessing the weight of coffee(one spoon scoop) and estimating water an temperature. Still no crema after dispersing but lots while stirring pre-plunge.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! My Hario grinder is an old one - it's MSS-1B ceramic slim. Good luck with your coffee!

[@CaffeineJogger]

Alex Gerasimov thank you, I’ll keep trying #explorebypedaling

[@peepeepupu]

Loved your video. Just ordered an AeroPress Go and a Hario Mini Mill Plus for my upcoming trip. I hv never used a manual grinder. May I double check that 10 clicks on Hario grinder produces the best results? Thx

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! Yes, for my grinder the best result was at 10 clicks.

[@peepeepupu]

@@AlexLatte Thank you very much!

[@wanderingwade8877]

I live a full life. It's late at night and I'm watching a guy brew coffee.

[@dr.angerous]

Then Ur life sucks as his he can't even use fucking aeropress properly or fucking afford a good grinder so you are doing wrong in Ur shit life

[@wanderingwade8877]

@@dr.angerous And you sir do not understand sarcasm.

[@s_hutomo]

Hi, what was the water temperature you use, or approximately. thank you

[@AlexLatte]

Hutomo Said it’s off boil water, around 98C.

[@Musique3579]

Wonderful! What model # Hario coffee Grinder are you using? I can't wait to do this. Thank you.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks! it's "Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill Mini-Slim".

[@Musique3579]

@@AlexLatte Great. I will see if someplace around where I live sells these in the "slim model." Many thanks for replying. Wishing you a wonderful day. :-)

[@squashduos1258]

I have been able to produce a ton of foam....just start stirring again vigorously 15 seconds before pressing...works everytime. Don’t need to get fancy with the beans.

[@AlexLatte]

thanks, it's a nice tip.

[@antontehja8783]

I’ve tried several times inverted and normal with 18g coffee finely grind , 60ml of 95 celcius water, stir, wait 2 minute then press, just very thin crema (abt 2mm) and 1pc of paper filter, how do u do dat?? I use coffee 3 days after roasted

[@AlexLatte]

Do you grind the beans just before making coffee? How many seconds is required to press for a cup?

[@lumberchicken007]

Ok...that made me more curious about the why and how. Also, how was the flavor of each?

[@AlexLatte]

The flavor of each 18g/10clicks on grinder was more or less the same, others were not that good - the one with 5 clicks of the grinder, and the one with 30 g of coffee.

[@owkiesprem51]

Can you explain, what the best number of grinder scale for espresso by aeropress? I use electric grinder

[@AlexLatte]

The number is different for each grinder, it's rather a try-and-check setting. The grinding should be close enough to the normal espresso setting, but it should be set so that when you plunge there should be some resistance - not too easy, not too hard. The plunging should take about 10-15 seconds.

[@fernandoruizcruz6414]

And how much did you get from espresso? You should weigh the water instead of ML As it changes the total mass of the water depending on the temperatures

[@AlexLatte]

Fernando Ruiz cruz I’m not that meticulous, I was interested in understanding which method is better. You can make the detailed video ;)

[@tanerjames2765]

I am using your hario product. Most websites on the internet write 6-8 click grinding settings for aeropress. 8 or 10 makes a big difference?

[@AlexLatte]

8 will still be OK. 6 - I'm not that sure, 5 in my test was too fine.

[@nrmlno]

Pretty nice! If you're willing to fork over $25 you can get a Fellow Prismo attachment for your Aeropress you can increase the pressure quite a bit. I've gotten some great results with it.

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks for the advice! I’ve heard about this Prismo before, and the opinions are different. But 25 is not the end of the world, I will try it :)

[@sirlimpsalot7767]

@@AlexLatte i second this, i also add a paper filter over the Prismo mesh filter they include, i get great crema as long as beans are ground per cup !

[@houstonmunoz9862]

Good video ! Just a funny side anytime you set anything on that counter top it's loud as shit 🤣

[@AlexLatte]

Thanks and sorry :)

[@przeo5101]

What grind size have you used? I get almost no crema with mine

[@AlexLatte]

Grinding should be a little bit coarser than for espresso - but much finer that for french press. Set the grinder up that you feel resistance when extracting coffee. Another point - use freshly roasted beans if possible. And another point - stir vigorously the coffee for 10-15 seconds before extraction.

[@NFS01ful]

Hi,in manual say stir 10 second an plunge,taste is more good with infuzion? if plunge slow is taste different?

[@AlexLatte]

For me the taste with infusion is better than just waiting for 10 seconds. As for slower plunging - I don't see the point in it, the plunging should take as with normal espresso - around 27 seconds.