The aeropress is a godsend to both the experts and the neophytes in the pursuit of tasty filter coffee. This practically braindead piece of equipment amounts to squidging a bit of hot water through some coffee grounds – the details beyond that are all in the measurements of every element. At the Irish Aeropress Championships last year, the victor was Mark Ashbridge – better known as Mashbeard – who will be defending his crown and hoping to set sail to Rimini where the World Barista Championships are being held in June. This years local competition takes place in The Fumbally on Thursday 8th May. More details can be found at irishaeropress.tumblr.com or at @irishaeropress on Twitter.
