Now, imagine your morning rush. You've got fifteen minutes before a meeting, and you're reaching for that light roast. Is this a mistake? Not if you adjust. The AeroPress is actually perfect for a quick, single cup—no carafe to baby, no filter cone to fold. But light roasts need a bit more patience in the steep. Give it an extra 30 seconds over a medium roast, and you'll pull out the sweetness without the bitterness.

Here's a pro tip: use the inverted method. It's not just a party trick—it prevents the coffee from dripping through early, so you control the extraction. That extra minute of steep is where the magic happens. If you're in a real hurry, skip the scale and use the scoop that came with your AeroPress, but keep the water temperature consistent: aim for 195–205°F (90–96°C).