Immersion
Full-immersion brewing — French press, AeroPress, and Clever dripper — where coffee steeps in water before you separate the grounds.
Immersion brewing is the most forgiving way to make great coffee: the grounds sit fully submerged in water for a set time, then you separate them — by pressing (French press, AeroPress) or opening a valve (Clever dripper). Because every particle steeps for the same duration, immersion is consistent and hard to mess up, which makes it ideal for beginners and travel.
The trade-off is body. A French press uses a metal mesh that lets oils and fine particles through, giving a heavy, rich cup; the AeroPress adds a paper filter and pressure for something cleaner and faster. Dial in your ratio and steep time with our guides and the Brew Ratio Calculator, and you’ll get the same cup every morning.
3 articles in “Immersion”
How to Use an AeroPress: A Beginner’s Recipe
The AeroPress brews a clean, full-bodied cup in under two minutes. Here’s a step-by-step beginner recipe with the exact grind, dose, temperature, and timing.
How to Use a Clever Dripper: Brew Guide and Recipe
The Clever Dripper combines immersion steeping with pour-over filtration. Use 20 g of medium-ground coffee, 300 g of water, and a 2:30 steep for a full-bodied, clean cup.
How to Brew French Press Coffee: Step-by-Step
A 1:15 ratio, coarse grind, 200 °F water, and a 4-minute steep — that’s the formula. Follow these six steps for a rich, full-bodied French press cup every time.
Related calculators
Free tools for immersion.