Can You Brew Tasty AeroPress at 1:20 Ratio?
May 11, 2025
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In this video, I test if it's possible to brew a tasty cup of coffee with an AeroPress using a 1:20 ratio - much higher than typically recommended. Watch as I adjust brewing variables like grind size, temperature, and time to achieve a good extraction despite using less coffee. This experiment shows how understanding coffee brewing fundamentals can help you create great coffee even when pushing traditional boundaries.
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0:00 - Introduction to the 1:20 ratio challenge
0:36 - Discussing brewing variables and approach
1:13 - Explaining specific parameter changes
2:03 - First taste test of the 1:20 ratio brew
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