1st: George Stanica, Romania (2024)

 

Position: Inverted⁠
Dose: 18g⁠
Filter: 1x Aesir, Rinsed⁠
Grind: @comandantegrinder C40 Mk4 w/ Red Clix, 58 Clicks (870 µm)⁠
Water: Mix of Aquacode diluted to ~85-90ppm with 0ppm water, 96°C for extraction, Room temperature for 0ppm⁠

☕️ Coffee: ⁠
Sourced by @cafeimports, Roasted by @olisipocoffee
Country: Ethiopia⁠
Region: Guji⁠
Washing Station: Arsosala⁠
Process: Washed⁠
Variety: Heirloom Ethiopian Varieities⁠
Elevation: 1,800 - 1,900 masl⁠

Method:


1. Prepare the AeroPress. Place the AeroPress in the inverted position around the 4th mark. Add 18g coffee grounds to the chamber.⁠

2. First Pour. Pour approximately 50g of water using a melodrip (takes about 5-6 seconds)⁠

3. Wait. Let the coffee bloom for about 30 seconds. ⁠

4. Second Pour. Pour another 50g of water (another 5-6 seconds).⁠

5. Stir. Give the mixture a light stir in a North-South-East-West (NSEW) motion for 10 seconds.⁠

6. Filter and Kettle prep. Rinse the filter and turn off the kettle. Remove the kettle lid.⁠

7. Wait and Cap. Wait until the timer reaches 1:20. Place the cap with the filter on the AeroPress and start gently removing air (takes approximately 10 seconds).⁠

8. Swirl and Press. Gently swirl the AeroPress and place it on your server. At 1:35, start pressing.⁠

9. Complete the Press. Press gently until you have your full output (approximately 76-79 grams) in 30-40 seconds.⁠

10. Dilute. From the kettle, add warm water until you reach a total of 130-135 grams. Add another 20-30 grams of room temperature 0 ppm water.⁠

11. Serve and Enjoy. Serve your coffee. Win a World Championship.⁠

A note from George: "Enjoy and remember this method was tailored for this specific coffee and roast, so adapt based on your palate!"⁠