AeroPress Recipe: How to Use Your AeroPress for Perfect Coffee

The AeroPress is one of the most forgiving coffee brewers ever made. It brews fast (under 2 minutes), cleans up in seconds, and produces coffee ranging from espresso-style concentrate to a smooth American-style cup — all with the same device. This guide covers everything: the classic recipe, the inverted method, grind size, water temperature, ratio tables, and five brew style variations. Whether you just unboxed your AeroPress or want to refine your technique, you’ll find what you need here. ...

April 23, 2026 · 9 min · Home Espresso Lab

How to Use a French Press: Step-by-Step Brewing Guide

A French press makes coffee that no other method can replicate: thick, rich, and full of body. The oils that paper filters strip away stay in the cup. But getting it right takes more than just adding hot water and waiting. This guide walks you through every step — the right grind, the right ratio, the exact technique — so your French press coffee comes out perfectly every time. What You Need Before you start, gather these: ...

April 20, 2026 · 8 min · Home Espresso Guide