Aeropress Brewer

Green Coffee for Aeropress Brewing

For brewers who want more control over their cup, the Aeropress offers a versatile way to highlight body and complexity. These green coffees have been chosen for how well they perform with richer extractions - naturals, honeys, co-ferments, and experimental lots that shine when clarity takes a back seat. Expect deeper sweetness, fuller mouthfeel, and layered flavour that holds up well.

  • What makes a coffee well-suited to Aeropress brewing?

    Coffees with body, sweetness, and layered flavour tend to perform best in an Aeropress. Unlike batch brewers, Aeropress lets you control contact time, pressure, and agitation - making it ideal for naturals, co-ferments, and honeys that benefit from fuller extraction. These coffees may not always be the cleanest in the cup, but they offer depth and richness that shine with the right recipe.

  • What roast level works best for Aeropress brews?

    Light to medium-light roasts usually give the best balance of sweetness and structure. These roasts preserve complexity while allowing the brew to build body without becoming heavy or flat. A touch more development than you’d use for a high-clarity filter roast can help anchor the cup.

  • How does Aeropress brewing affect flavour?

    Aeropress brews tend to have a fuller mouthfeel than pour-over methods, with softer acidity and a rounded sweetness. It’s well-suited to coffees with bold or complex profiles, especially naturals, honeys, and co-ferments. While it may not deliver the same clarity as a V60 or Kalita, it often brings out richness and depth in the cup, making it a good fit for processing styles that favour body over brightness.

Your questions, answered

Can I use any coffee for Aeropress brewing?

Technically yes, but some coffees are better suited than others. Aeropress works particularly well with green coffees that have body, sweetness, and a bit of weight - naturals, co-ferments, honeys, and some washed lots with deeper flavour. If you're after brightness and clarity, a pour-over might be a better fit.

Do I need a special roast for Aeropress?

You don’t need a dramatically different roast, but going slightly longer than a high-clarity filter roast can help. A touch more development time often enhances sweetness and mouthfeel without dulling complexity. Think light to medium-light, with structure and depth in mind.

Is Aeropress a good brew method for beginners?

Yes. It’s quick, portable, and forgiving - and you can experiment with variables like brew time, grind size, and inversion without needing expensive gear. That flexibility makes it a great choice for learning how different coffees behave.

Do these coffees work for other brew methods too?

Absolutely. While they’re chosen for how well they perform in Aeropress, most of them will also shine in immersion brewers like the Clever, or even in pour-over if you’re after a more rounded cup. They’re versatile, just not focused on high-clarity extraction.

What kind of flavour should I expect from Aeropress brews?

Expect a fuller, more textured cup - richer sweetness, softer acidity, and a layered profile. It’s a great way to highlight bolder fruit notes, dried fruit, chocolate, or spice, depending on the coffee and your recipe.