I also prefer the inverted method. I've found that I don't bother stirring with the paddle, but just give it a gentle slosh around to wet all of the grounds before adding more water. Then, after attaching the filter, I turn my cup upside-down onto the press so that when I turn it over, there's no chance of dripping. I've found that occasionally, while turning it over, the mixing hot water will expand, pushing the plunger out some, so I make sure to keep a grip on the plunger and the chamber while turning it over. With the plunger in place, coffee doesn't drip down into my cup until I press the plunger down.
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I also prefer the inverted method.
I've found that I don't bother stirring with the paddle, but just give it a gentle slosh around to wet all of the grounds before adding more water. Then, after attaching the filter, I turn my cup upside-down onto the press so that when I turn it over, there's no chance of dripping. I've found that occasionally, while turning it over, the mixing hot water will expand, pushing the plunger out some, so I make sure to keep a grip on the plunger and the chamber while turning it over.
With the plunger in place, coffee doesn't drip down into my cup until I press the plunger down.
'De-mystify' ~ you can stir with a little bit of excitement . . .or . gentle stir . . . .wait very patiently* #aeropress