Brewing AeroPress coffee directly onto the ice can quickly turn a hot drink into a refreshing one. Shake your complex coffee with the ice for surprisingly speedy chilling. Then add your favorite flavorings!
Bring your filtered water to a boil and grind your coffee beans. You want the water at about 200 F, just below boiling. The beans are best at a medium-fine consistency.
Set up your AeroPress. Rinse a paper filter and attach the filter cap to your AeroPress brewing chamber.
Add ice to your mason jar. We like to use coffee ice cubes for a stronger drink, but you can use regular ice instead. Then place the AeroPress on top of it with the filter cap at the bottom. Pour your coffee grounds into the brewer and tap gently to flatten the bed.
Pour an ounce of water over the grounds in a gentle circle. Let the coffee bloom for about 30 seconds.
Carefully pour in the rest of the water, making sure you evenly distribute it over the coffee. Give the wet grounds a stir or two while they’re brewing. Let the coffee steep for two minutes.
Attach the plunger and push the coffee through the filter until you hear a hissing sound. Then remove the AeroPress.
Put the lid on the mason jar and give it a good shake to thoroughly chill the coffee. Then pour the AeroPress iced coffee into your tall glass. Add milk, sugar, or other flavorings if you’d like!