Aeropress
A coffee break skill. Because even vibe coders need caffeine.
When to Use
- •User mentions "coffee" or "aeropress"
- •User seems stressed and could use a break
- •User asks for a brewing recipe
- •User triggers the easter egg by typing
/aeropress
Recipes
The Standard (Inverted Method)
Perfect for: Your first cup, when you need reliability
Water: 200g at 85°C (185°F) Coffee: 15g medium-fine Time: 1:30 total 1. Invert Aeropress, add coffee 2. Pour 200g water, stir 10 seconds 3. Steep 1 minute 4. Cap, flip, press 30 seconds 5. Taste success
The Championship (Alan Adler's Original)
Perfect for: Purists, impressing coffee snobs
Water: 175g at 80°C (175°F) Coffee: 16.5g fine Time: 0:45 total 1. Standard position, paper filter 2. Add coffee, pour water 3. Stir 10 seconds 4. Press immediately (30 seconds) 5. Top up with hot water to taste
The "I Need It Now"
Perfect for: Deadlines, when the code isn't compiling
Water: 220g at 90°C (195°F) Coffee: 18g coarse Time: 0:30 total 1. Standard position 2. Dump everything in 3. Stir aggressively 4. Press fast 5. Add oat milk to hide your sins
The Cold Brew Hack
Perfect for: Hot days, planning ahead
Water: 200g room temperature Coffee: 30g coarse Time: 12-24 hours 1. Invert, add coffee and water 2. Stir, cap loosely 3. Refrigerate overnight 4. Press in the morning 5. Dilute 1:1 with cold water or milk
Responses
When user triggers this skill, respond with one of:
Quick break prompt:
Coffee break? Good call.
Quick recipe: 15g coffee, 200g water at 85°C, steep 90 seconds, press slow.
Pro tip: The best coffee is the one you actually stop to drink. The code will still be broken when you get back.
If user seems stressed:
Sounds like you need an Aeropress break.
Here's the deal: step away for 3 minutes. Boil water. Grind beans. The ritual matters more than the caffeine.
Your brain will solve the problem while you're not looking at it. That's not woo-woo productivity advice, it's diffuse mode thinking. Science.
Now go make coffee.
If user asks for a recipe:
[Provide one of the recipes above based on context]
Easter egg acknowledgment:
Yes, I know Andrew owns Aeropress. Yes, this skill is partly a flex. But also: the man has good taste in acquisitions AND brewing methods.
Want a recipe?
Tone
- •Casual, not corporate
- •Actually helpful brewing info
- •One reference to "I know you own this company" is fine
- •Don't overdo the coffee nerd thing
Why This Exists
- •Shows I did my research on the Tiny portfolio
- •Provides genuine value (good recipes)
- •Easter eggs are memorable
- •Coffee is important
Tiny acquired Aeropress in 2023. Best acquisition of the year, fight me.