win your next
aeropress competition
by Wendelien van Bunnik | 2019 World Aeropress Champion
A full guide with insider secrets from the 2019 World Aeopress Champion –
the exact strategies that help competitors advance past first rounds and reach the World Stage!
What you’ll learn in this guide:
The Judge Reality Check
Discover why judges are cupping (not sipping) your coffee and how this fundamentally changes your recipe strategy. Plus, the temperature mistake that eliminates 90% of competitors.
Technical Mastery
Filter strategies (Aesir vs. paper vs. metal), water mineralization rules, and how to manage difficult coffees that want to taste bitter or overly acidic.
Competition Day Excellence
The 3 non-negotiable rules that prevent disqualification, plus the #1 timing mistake I see at every single competition (and how to avoid it).
The Mental Game
Why brewing for yourself (not imaginary judge preferences) actually increases your chances of winning, and how to stay motivated through elimination rounds.
Quick Reference Guides
Competition day checklists, recipe frameworks, emergency troubleshooting, and adjustment guidelines you can reference moments before you compete.
In this guide you’ll find:
- 8 detailed chapters covering every aspect of Aeropress competition
- Insights from 60+ minutes of live competitor Q&A
- Real stories from 10+ competitions I’ve (head) judged and emcee-d
- Actionable checklists you can use today
- Advanced troubleshooting strategies for Aeropress brewing
