Can you use cold water in an AeroPress?

Yes you absolutely can use cold water in an AeroPress!
In fact, it’s one of the most underrated ways to make smooth, flavourful cold brew-style coffee at home, without needing special equipment or 12 hours of steep time.

The AeroPress is known for its speed and versatility, but what most people don’t realise is that it can also create delicious cold brews, using cold or room temperature water, in just a couple of minutes.

Here’s how it works, and exactly how to use cold water in an AeroPress.

Why Use Cold Water in an AeroPress?

Cold brewing usually means long extraction time, 8 to 24 hours, to create a mellow, low-acidity coffee that’s perfect for hot days. But using an AeroPress, you can mimic those results much faster, thanks to the pressure-based brewing method.

Cold water AeroPress brews tend to be:

• Smooth and sweet, with very little bitterness

• Low in acidity, ideal for sensitive stomachs

• Balanced, even with lighter roasts

• Ready in 2–4 minutes, instead of overnight

It’s perfect if you’re craving iced coffee or cold brew but don’t want to wait 12 hours for it.

Cold Water AeroPress Recipe

(Quick Cold Brew-Style)

What You’ll Need:

• AeroPress (standard or Go)

• 15g of ground coffee (medium-fine grind — slightly finer than drip)

• 130ml cold, filtered water

• Ice

• Timer

• Mug or carafe

Method (Inverted Style):

1. Set up your AeroPress in the inverted way (plunger at the bottom, cap off)

2. Add 15g of coffee to the chamber

3. Pour in 130ml of cold water

4. Stir for 1 full minute to ensure the grounds are fully saturated

5. Let it steep for another 1–2 minutes (longer if you like a richer brew)

6. Attach the cap with the filter, flip carefully over your cup

7. Press slowly: it should take around 30 seconds to press all the way through

8. Pour over ice, or add a little cold water or milk to dilute to taste

Optional Extras:

• Add vanilla syrup or honey for a sweet kick

• Use a light roast like Jungle Breeze to highlight bright chocolate and nutty notes

• Or try Rainforest Sunshine if you want something smooth and creamy, especially with milk

The AeroPress isn’t just for hot brews.
Using cold water with this little gadget opens up a whole new world of iced coffee and cold brew-style drinks, without the wait. It's quick, clean, and lets you enjoy speciality coffee on your schedule, especially when the weather warms up.

So yes you can use cold water in an AeroPress, and once you try it, you might not want to go back.