AeroPress Recipe for Yemeni Coffee

October 25, 2026 · Al-Aqeeq Team

Quick answerUse the inverted method: 15 g of medium-fine Yemeni coffee, 220 g of water at about 90°C (195°F). Stir, steep for 1 minute 30 seconds, attach the rinsed filter cap, flip onto your mug and press gently for about 30 seconds.

The AeroPress is fast, forgiving and travel-friendly, and it makes a smooth, sweet cup of Yemeni coffee.

Steps

  1. Set the AeroPress upside down with the plunger at the 4 mark.
  2. Add 15 g coffee and start a timer.
  3. Pour 220 g water and stir 10 times.
  4. At 1:30, attach the rinsed paper filter and cap.
  5. Flip onto a mug and press slowly for 20-30 seconds.

Variations

  • Concentrate: 18 g coffee with 100 g water, then top up with milk.
  • Iced: press over 100 g ice.

Frequently asked questions

Inverted or standard method?

Inverted prevents dripping during steeping; standard works fine with a shorter steep.

Paper or metal filter?

Paper is cleaner; metal adds body.

Which Al-Aqeeq coffee suits AeroPress?

Both. Haraaz Fair Value shows more fruit; Mocha Yemeni more chocolate.

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