The 2025 American AeroPress Championship circuit wrapped up in spectacular fashion, celebrating 20 years of AeroPress with unforgettable events, incredible coffee, and passionate competitors. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the world’s most iconic and beloved coffee maker, the AeroPress, and we celebrated with a nationwide tour featuring five events across Los Angeles, Austin, Seattle, New York City, and San Francisco.
Coffee lovers who had been wishing for a local festival got their wish—each stop on the tour brought together the very best of the coffee community, with local roasters brewing on AeroPress coffee makers, plus food, drinks, music, and front-row seats to some of the most exciting competition in the country.
From the high energy of Los Angeles and Austin to the creative flair of Seattle, New York City, and San Francisco, each event delivered its own unique flavor of community and world-class brewing—culminating in an unforgettable American AeroPress Championship Final in San Francisco.
Los Angeles AeroPress Championship Recap
The first stop on the tour was the Los Angeles AeroPress Championship, held on September 21st, 2025 at MICA Studios in the Arts District. The event was a huge success, drawing more than 350 coffee enthusiasts, roasters, and professionals.
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18 competitors battled it out for the LA title
- 11 California roasters shared their craft at Roasters Village
The crowd came together to celebrate AeroPress’ 20th anniversary in true LA style—with coffee flowing from 11 local roasters, tunes from @minorfigures, serene teas from @spirittea, and smash burgers from @gamgam_burger keeping the energy high all day.
Los Angeles Champion & Winning Recipe
Put your hands together for Steve Cuevas, the 2025 Los Angeles AeroPress Champion!
Steve’s upright AeroPress recipe took home the trophy, impressing judges with its clarity and balance.
Winning Recipe – Steve Cuevas (Los Angeles Champion)
Coffee: Las Nubes, Jinotega, Nicaragua (Natural, Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon) roasted by @stereoscopecoffee
- Position: Upright
- Dose: 16g
- Filter: Double AeroPress Classic paper filters
- Grind: Comandante C60, 27 clicks
- Water: Lotus Water, 195°F (with mineral drops)
Method
- Add 16g coffee to chamber
- Bloom with 60g water, stir for 10 seconds
- Fill to 225g, add plunger to create vacuum
- At 1:00, plunge for 45s (finish at 1:45)
- Stop at grinds, bypass with 20g water (TDS 1.34)
- Serve—and win the championship
Austin AeroPress Championship Recap
The AeroPress Championships landed in Austin, Texas for the very first time on September 28th, 2025 at The Sunset Room. The city’s coffee community showed up in force to cheer on 18 competitors in a day filled with brews, beats, and bold flavors.
Roasters Village spotlighted incredible coffee from Black Fox Coffee Co., Fleet Coffee, Great Goods Coffee Co., and Texas Coffee Traders, while food vendors and local partners kept the vibe distinctly Austin.
Austin Champion & Winning Recipe
Congratulations to Michael Walker (@mpwalker), the first-ever Austin AeroPress Champion! Michael took the crown with a creative upright recipe using the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap.
Winning Recipe – Michael Walker (Austin Champion)
- Coffee: Melao, Huila, Colombia (Pink Bourbon, Washed) roasted by @blackfoxcoffeeco
- Position: Upright
- Dose: 18g
- Filter: Single paper + Flow Control Filter Cap
- Grind: Kingrinder K0, 72 clicks
- Water: @thirdwavewater, 196°F
Method
- Pour 180g water
- Stir/paddle north–south–north, west–east–west
- Add to 230g total water
- Place saucer over chamber to retain heat
- Plunge firmly at 2:00 for 15s
- Decant, stir, and fan cup to sipping temp
- Serve—and secure the win
Michael now heads to San Francisco on October 26th, 2025 for the American AeroPress Championship Final, courtesy of travel partner @roastronix.
Seattle AeroPress Championship Recap
Huge congratulations to the Seattle AeroPress Champion, Jarin Mullenix
It felt so great to be back in Seattle hosting the championship, and we're proud to have a local legend from @olympiacoffee reppin' the city on the final stage later this month. Keen to give this recipe a go? Find it below
Jarin will be traveling to San Francisco for the American AeroPress Championship Final on October 26th, courtesy of our Seattle Travel Partner @roastronix.
Winning Recipe – Jarin Mullenix (Seattle Champion)
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Coffee: Altos de Saraguallas, Alcivar Robles
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Roasted by @caffevita
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Sourced by @caravelacoffee
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Packaging by @noissueco
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Country: Loja, Ecuador
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Process: Washed
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Varieties: Sidra
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Elevation: 1,000–1,800 MASL
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Position: Inverted
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Dose: 13.5g
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Filter: 1x AeroPress Paper
- Grind: @comandantegrinder C40, 40 clix (Red Clix)
- Water: Custom Pure Water, 130g at 198°F, and 43g at 130°F for dilution
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Roasted by @caffevita
Method
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Add coffee to chamber
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Bloom with 50g of water
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Immediately after bloom, stir 10 times over 10 seconds
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At :40, fill water to 130g
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At 1:10, stir 10 times over 10 seconds
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At 2:00, press for 30 seconds until hiss
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Bypass brew to reach 150g with 130°F water
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Pour and serve
- Win championship and a trip to San Francisco
New York City AeroPress Championship Recap
Give it up for our new NYC AeroPress Champion, Jorge Amador, and the winning recipe that scored him a trip to compete in the finals 🇺🇸
Jorge will be traveling from Pittsburgh to San Francisco for the American AeroPress Championship Final on October 26th, courtesy of our NYC Travel Partner @roastronix.
Winning Recipe – Jorge Amador (New York City Champion)
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Coffee: Marco Morocho
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Roasted by @seycoffee
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Sourced by @caravelacoffee
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Packaging by @noissueco
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Country: Puyango, Quito, Chinchipe, and Quilanga, Ecuador
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Process: Washed
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Varieties: Bourbon
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Elevation: 1,351 MASL
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Roasted by @seycoffee
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Position: Inverted
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Dose: 16.2g
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Filter: Flow Control Filter Cap + 1x Classic Paper
- Grind: @comandantegrinder C40, 21 clicks
- Water: Water from @dynamiccoffeeroasters, 94°C
Method
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Add coffee to chamber
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Pour 110ml water onto ground coffee
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Using the AeroPress paddle, agitate the coffee for 25 seconds
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Let coffee brew until 2:25
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Flip and press for 35 seconds
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Bypass with 70ml water
- Win championship and a trip to San Francisco
Meet the Finalists
After an incredible series of regional events, four champions have emerged — each representing the skill, creativity, and passion of their city’s coffee community. They’ll soon face off for the national title at the American AeroPress Championship Final in San Francisco.
2025 American AeroPress Championship Finalists
- Steve Cuevas — Los Angeles Champion (@stereoscopecoffee)
- Michael Walker — Austin Champion (@mpwalker)
- Jarin Mullenix — Seattle Champion (@olympiacoffee)
- Jorge Amador — New York City Champion (@baristachewbacca)
Each of these brewers impressed judges with unique approaches — from upright precision to creative use of the Flow Control Filter Cap — and will now compete for the ultimate AeroPress crown.
American AeroPress Championship Final — San Francisco
📍 San Francisco, CA
October 26th, 2025
The 2025 American AeroPress Championship circuit came to an epic close on October 26th in San Francisco — the city that crowned this year’s national champion and sent them off to represent the U.S. on the world stage.
Hosted in the heart of the Bay Area, the final event brought together the four regional champions — Steve Cuevas (Los Angeles), Michael Walker (Austin), Jarin Mullenix (Seattle), and Jorge Amador (New York City) — for one last, high-energy showdown. Surrounded by cheering fans, top roasters, and a 20th anniversary celebration worthy of AeroPress’ legacy, the competition delivered exceptional brews, creative techniques, and plenty of suspense.
After three intense rounds of brewing, Jeff Rambo (@therealjefframbo) of @goldchildcoffee emerged victorious, earning the title of 2025 American AeroPress Champion. His refined inverted recipe impressed the judges with its balance, clarity, and sweetness — a honey-smooth cup that perfectly captured the versatility of AeroPress brewing.
Jeff will represent the United States at the World AeroPress Championship in Seoul, bringing his winning technique and signature calm precision to the global stage.
Winning Recipe – Jeff Rambo (2025 American AeroPress Champion)
- Coffee: Alambi, produced by Fausto Romo
- Roasted by @equatorcoffees
- Sourced by @caravelacoffee
- Packaging by @noissueco
- Origin: Pinchincha, Ecuador
- Process: Washed
- Variety: Sidra
- Elevation: 1,200–2,000 MASL
Position: Inverted
Dose: 15g
Filter: 2× @sibaristcoffee FAST filters (rinsed)
Grind: @comandantegrinder C40 MK4 — 24 clicks
Water: Lotus Water, 195°F / 90.5°C, ≈114 ppm TDS (balanced mineral composition emphasizing magnesium > calcium)
Method
- Pour 30g of brew water into an AeroPress carafe to serve as bypass water.
- Grind coffee and blow out any fines.
- Add 15g of coffee to the inverted AeroPress.
- Pour 50g of water and agitate thoroughly with a cupping spoon. Wait 30 seconds.
- Add 130g of water (total 180g in chamber).
- Attach cap with filters, then at 1:20–1:30, flip onto the server containing the 30g bypass water.
- Begin pressing just under the 1-minute mark to ensure stable brew temperature for judging.
- Transfer the brew between two AeroPress carafes several times, then pour into the judges’ vessel for final aeration.
- Win the championship — and a trip to Seoul.
With that, the 2025 American AeroPress Championship tour officially concluded — five cities, dozens of competitors, and countless cups of world-class coffee later. San Francisco marked not just the end of a competition, but a celebration of two decades of AeroPress innovation, creativity, and community.
Why the AeroPress Championships Matter
For 20 years, the AeroPress coffee maker has been a global icon of innovation, community, and creativity. The Championships bring together home brewers, roasters, and coffee lovers to share recipes, push boundaries, and celebrate the joy of coffee.
From upright plunges to Flow Control experimentation, each competition showcases how versatile and inspiring AeroPress brewing can be.
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