(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best coffee filters

I just got my AP for Xmas. My setup is a Skerton, these metal filters, and a Hario scale.

The AP doesn't demand a complicated setup or anything. It's nice and easy. I prefer the inverted method (the regular method drips a lot). I insert the plunger up to the (4) mark, and I find this holds 20 g of medium grinds and 200 g of water perfectly. You can make it more concentrated and add water to your cup if you want more; but I find I really like this 1:10 ratio.

The best thing I've found out so far is that the funnel it comes with perfectly fits the base of the AP when you are pressing, so if you have a mug/cup that is smaller you can use the funnel to press into it.

Cleanup is super simple; take the cap off (and metal filter if you are using one), and press the grinds "puck" into the trash. Rinse everything else off with water, separate plunger and chamber to let dry. I'd give a soapy cleaning every 1-2 weeks so the oils don't build up in the plastic too much; but I hear these kind of need to get replaced every few years anyhow.

I've been making 1:10 strong coffee with mostly light roasts, and it is sweet and nicely acidic. I use a medium grind and a 3 minute brew time. This is the first time I've ever liked my coffee more black, rather than with milk/sugar. Just before seeing this post, I made my first "Aerospresso" (I just did a 1:3 ratio and 1 minute brew). I've never even had much true espresso, but this was so thick/syrupy and complex I'll definitely try it again with a darker roast. Being able to make super concentrated coffee makes the AeroPress really versatile for me, and I can make any kind of drink I want or even make a bigger batch of concentrate to dilute if I want to make multiple servings.

Hey there! I am also from Ohio! I'll give you two answers.

Cheapest possible way to get into it is a whirly blade grinder and a french press. No filters needed, just fresh ground coffee made rather quickly and easily. This was my first ever coffee set up, and really got me into drinking better coffee. If you tell me what city in Ohio you are closest to I will give you a recommendation on a local roaster to get beans from. Buying locally from a reputable roaster will be the best option for quality beans for a good price.

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The other answer, is to buy nice or buy twice. After using the above set up for a few months I was hooked and decided to upgrade everything. So I will send you some options for the cheapest way to make specialty level coffee. For this I would look at a nicer grinder and a pour over. While hand grinders are great, almost everyone upgrades to an electric one. The linked options there are my favorite for the money. The electric model from baratza can be found refurbished on their website from time to time for addtional savings.

The next thing you'll need is a pour over and a kettle to pour with. I recommend a Chemexhere as they are good for serving one to three cups comfortably. I recommended a glass handle chemex because they are beautiful, but wood necked models are a little cheaper. I would get the white square filters with it as they impart less papery flavor. As for a kettle you have a ton of options. I am going to link a budget electric kettle as I find the stovetop models to be more of a hassle.

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As for healthy sweeteners, brewing it well I hope you won't need them as much, which would be the healthiest. But whole milk and stevia in the raw are your best healthy fixins.

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Hope this is helpful! Happy brewing and welcome to the fam!

So, I love coffee. It just has always been a hassle for me. Due to my life style, recent jobs, handling my ADD poorly....I just stopped.

Between waking up at 330 for work, trying to stay up late with family, coffee was something I just put down. I would either leave the coffee grinds in the pot, not have time in the morning, not clean out my french press after cold brewing while rusing out the door. Even on my days off, the dread of cleaning something to make coffee made me dread the though.

Well, I decided a simple set up sounded nice. So, without much research I just decided to order:

A couple bags

https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Cotton-Cold-Brew-Coffee/dp/B019BFGMSS

Two 32oz Mason jars and

Two drinking lids

https://www.amazon.com/County-Line-Kitchen-Leak-Proof-Innovative/dp/B07FB4HHLW



I didn't do any research, and idk if I'm doing a great job. I have tons of questions and hope to do some research on concentrate and how much I should use. That said, it's been simple to clean within a min or less and refill. I woke up late today and had 5 min to get ready for work. I got to leave the house with coffee! For the first time in years, I got a small comfort this morning. Yay!


How's my setup? Been using 1:4 ratio for 16 hours give or take. Mostly I've just added sugar, today's was a bit stronger and I added a cup of skim milk. Amazing.

but one of the two bottles n the fridge currently is 1:2 because I had 3 opened bags of ground coffee I needed to get rid of (I used to work for a coffee company, so I currently have 8 bags if beans that are "out of date" left. My former employees still over me coffee. I hope not to use that too often. I'd like to learn to be a little frugal and perfect a good percentage to cost ratio)


I'm rambling. I'm hoping this sub has some good links or data for me to learn from. I've been so happy with my simple setup so far.

I'm way to excited. Maybe too much caffeine this morning too!

I do a 12-1 (water-coffee) ratio and I brew for 34-36 hours. This makes a pretty potent brew without burning through a crazy amount of beans. The long brew time means you have to plan ahead a bit but the coffee stays good in the fridge for a few days, at least. I will usually make ~1:5L every few days. I used to brew it at room temperature but since the warmer weather, I have found that I can get a more consistent result by putting it in the fridge. I use a course grind and a cotton brew bag because I am not a fan of a lot of sediment in my coffee.

I cannot recommend this brew bag enough. Before I got it, I had to filter my cold brew twice:
Organic Cotton Cold Brew Coffee Bags (2 Pack) - Super Fine Filter & Smart Drawstring Free Design for No Grounds or Silt - Safe to Boil Teas or Wort - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019BFGMSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_d8P85WT9VOi6H

I have had success with putting the coffee in the bag during the brew process, as well as putting the grounds directly in the water and then straining it through the bag afterwards. If you do put the coffee in the bag during the brew, I wouldn't put more than 135g in there. Any more and I don't feel like you get a full extraction.

Edit: sorry, I forgot to mention that I usually just pour it over a full cup of ice but my wife & sister add milk or cream and they love it!

I love that your first cup of coffee linked you strongly-enough to the coffee community that you're already saying "we". :-)

Welcome to the cult club!

I became a coffee snob accidentally, since with each improvement I'd make to my coffee, I could no longer even stomach what I'd enjoyed before. So beware of that . . . That said, my advice would be:

1. An order of magnitude more important than ANYTHING else (buying good coffee, brewing it "right", etc.) is fresh-ground coffee. Grinding stale grocery-store beans minutes before brewing and throwing them in an old Mr. Coffee won't be "good", per se, but it'll be better than fancy third-wave beans ground the day before and brewed with TLC in a fancy third-wave pourover.
   
   1b. A blade grinder will have been be a waste of $15 when you finally replace it (and you will). Go for a Hario Slim for your first grinder, because even when you upgrade, you'll still use it for travel, work, etc.
   
   
2. Espresso is expensive. Don't even try until you want to invest significant (>$500) money into it. For the cost of an espresso setup at home that you won't outgrow simply as your tastes and skills evolve, you can have a prime setup for every other mainstream and traditional brewing method. When starting out, save espresso for your favourite coffee shops. There's time enough to decide if you want to invest in that whole sub-cult[ure].
   
   
3. Manual > automatic, even when it's not. This is because almost any manual brewing method will grow with you as you improve your skills and explore your tastes, but even a Technivorm will never make different coffee than it does right now, regardless of how your tastes change. Save even a good automatic brewer for later, if you end up needing/wanting one.
   
   My recommended starter kit:
   
   

• Melitta Ready Set Joe dripper
  
• bleached filters
  
• Hario Slim grinder
  
  For under $40 shipped, you'll have a setup with minimal sunk cost if you decide manual coffee isn't for you, will make coffee every bit as good (imho) as more beautiful systems, and won't be obsolete if and when you upgrade (since it'll still give you wonderful coffee at work or on the road).
  
  PS. See my essay on my descent into coffee-snobbery I contributed to an online writing community I used to participate in regularly.
  
  PPS. If you meet the Coffee Buddha in the cafe, kill him.
  

Nobody will think a pour over is sacrilege. Provided you're not using a blade grinder. . . :) Brew methods are a matter of taste. A french press isn't better or worse than a Chemex; it's just different. If you're going pour over, these are way better than these, because they're a true cone, so the water has to go through all the grounds.

You can buy beans online, but if possible it's best to buy locally roasted coffee to ensure freshness. Coffee is at its best around a week after roasting, and gradually loses flavor over time. Chances are you've got a decent roaster in your area. If not, look around online, and make sure you buy from a place that will tell you when yours was roasted.

And feel free to keep asking questions. I'm happy to tell you what I know.

I like dark roasts, and prefer African coffee beans if I get a choice in it, they have a nice deep and spicy flavor. I get them as whole roasted beans from a coffee shop in town, which roasts them fresh every couple of days. If you are looking to get into it, you can just search for coffee roasters in your area, and if there really aren't any I'd look for roasters who sell single origin beans online. In a pinch, Starbuck's single origin beans are good too, just really expensive for what they are.

I use a hand mill grinder, a gooseneck kettle, and a Chemex coffee maker and filters. It sounds like a lot, but all that together is still cheaper than a decent drip machine. You grind the beans with the grinder (I use 3 heaping tbps of grounds), bring the water to a boil and then let it sit for a minute (letting it come down just a little in temp keeps the coffee from being acidic, the gooseneck also helps with that). Pour a little on the grounds in the filter, and let it sit for about 30 seconds wet to bloom. Then pour the rest and just let it drip through.

The chemex makes the smoothest, best tasting coffee I've ever had, and I've tried quite a few different methods. If you like it stronger, a french press might be better for you.

Stuff:

Chemex Coffee Maker

Filters

Hand Mill Grinder

Goose Neck Kettle

For a cheaper intro to cold brew check out CoffeeSock

Cold brew works best with coarse ground beans, but the coffeesock works with any grind. It takes roughly 12 hours to brew medium/fine ground beans so it can be set up at night to be ready the next morning. Each batch makes 2-3 days of coffee. I find that this makes roughly a 1:1.5 coffee-to-water concentrate.

If you want to make a stronger concentrate, you can double brew. Brew for 12 hours, discard grounds, add new grounds and brew for another 12 hours. This produces a concentrate that's closer to 1:3 coffee-to-water.

I enjoy cold brewed coffee either cold or hot, straight black. No sugar/cream. I cannot tolerate hot brewed without some sugar and creamer. Cold brew has no bitterness, and really lets you experience the full flavor of the beans.

If you do happen to get into cold brewing coffee, the best coffee I've ever had was from KingdomCoffeeRoasters.com. They are a little more expensive, but it's the first coffee I've ever tasted that let me taste what people describe as "fruity". It's more expensive, but definitely a great occasional treat.

Large Clever Dripper is my vote, the ease and larger cups of a french press, but paper filter to make it a cleaner cup and much easier cleanup. The aeropress is fine, but the small cup size is slightly annoying as you have to make a concentrate and water down if you want larger, though it is faster. There's also the cheap test if you want, to get a $5 Melitta dripper with #2 filters that are sold at almost every major grocery store, a lot of times cheaper than you can get online. This is what I use most days now over the Clever/Aeropress/Chemex, I make about 14oz cups.

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It's better to grind right before brewing, but if it's down to like a $10 blade grinder or ground 4 days prior by a big Commercial grinder, the commercial will be better as it's much more consistent. if you want to try before investing in a grinder, go to your local nice coffee shop and when you buy a bag have them grind it for you on their big shop grinder.

I would recommend: getting a reusable K-cup, like this one here

Also, you have a total of $770 budgeted every month for food; what does this entail? $90 for meat seems like a lot to me, and I'm curious whether you could find a better value going on on a side of beef with someone and keeping a chest freezer; also, what do you purchase every month that could be purchased in bulk through a warehouse store? Do you have room to store dry and canned goods?

Keep the lipgloss; a happy wife is a happy life. Unless its for you, but I'm sure she'd be happy about that too.

Regarding your phone plan: is it bundled with your Verizon internet? If not, I recommend checking out T-Mobile - they recently started an 'all inclusive' unlimited plan called 'T-Mobile One.' We switched my partner over from Verizon about a month ago, and the cost to add his line only changed my plan ~$30 (I was probably overpaying) but ended up saving him nearly $130/month. They will also "buy" you out of your old phone plan if you're still on one, but you have to pay your cancellation upfront then submit the final bill for reimbursement. They also have a "Kickback" program that you have to set up in your online portal for an additional $10 per line discount if you happen to use less than 2MB of data a month.

Hope this helps!

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>We just got a chemex as a gift and would like to try it out. Just bought these [1] [Link to Standard Chemex Filters] but I would like to know what filters [2] /r/Coffee uses and where they buy them from.
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>Thanks For the help!

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Of all the pourover brewers, I've heard that the V60 can produce the best cup, but is very easy to mess up due to the large opening. I have a Chemex and I love it, but it does take some experimenting. Also, it produces an extremely clean bodied coffee, so that is also something that should be considered. Although I haven't used it, I've also heard that pourover brewers with a channel, such as this HIC brewer, are more forgiving and consistent. I believe that Counter Culture uses these in their stores.

Congrats on the 150 days of sobriety! That's fantastic!

Coffee is the bomb. I do cold-brew because there's less acid, by 97%, so it's nicer on the stomach. And it's also got more caffeine because hot-brew burns away the caffeine. It's also a lot sweeter naturally, since the acidity is what brings out the bitterness in hot coffee. I use much less creamer in that than I ever did any hot coffee, so it's healthier that way too.

It can also be kept in the fridge for a month before going stale. So it cost a lot less in the long run if you just make a gallon or so at a time.

I'd suggest buying a cheap kit like this to start!And this short video will give you a basic step by step to get you started!

There's tons more in-depth videos so you can learn more, or if you have any questions, I'd love to help!

Sure!

This is the popcorn popper I'm using to roast (not pictured)

This is the Sweet Maria's sampler pack (4 lbs of green coffee for roasting). Mine specifically came with these four coffees:

• Java Kopi Sunda
  
  
• Sumatra Toba Batak Peaberry
  
  
• Ethiopia Sidama Deri Kochoha
  
  
• Colombia "Dos Payasos de Tolima"
  
  Now on to the equipment:
  
  
  Bonavita BV3825ST 1-Liter Stovetop Kettle
  
  American Weigh Black Blade Digital Pocket Scale, 1000 by 0.1 G
  
  Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
  
  Chemex Coffee Maker 8 Cup Classic
  
  Chemex Coffee Filters - 100 Chemex Bonded Unbleached Filter Squares FSU-100
  
  Hario MSS-1B Mini Mill Slim Coffee Grinder
  
  
  I also have a bodum french press and an aeropress. The scale is big enough to measure coffee, but not big enough to brew on, so keep that in mind if you are thinking about getting one, but it was pretty cheap and I don't mind pre-measuring the coffee and water rather than doing it while i brew. I also have already had some issues with the thermometer head rotating, throwing off the measurement, but it's not really a huge deal because it's easy to rotate it back and I usually just bring water to a boil and then let it drop 10 degrees regardless of what the temp actually says. Overall, loving all my new goodies!

For anyone who wants to try to recycle these, I did find a tool to quickly separate the tops: K-cup Recycling Tool

I've got no association with them, just though it was a clever product. (And it could make a great gift for your Keurig lover this Christmas!)

That was extremely calming and relaxing. Really painted a good picture. The only thing is (Not your fault), it seems you can only make one at a time with that filter, which is rather disappointing. But the video was wonderful, minimal, and well done. Should be proud!

Edit: After going to the items Amazon page, one customer question includes usability with half gallon mason jars, which they say it works with and will hold enough grinds for. Im sold!

Can I recommend using an Aeropress?

In my opinion it's better tasting than a french press and its super easy to clean; just twist off the cap, push the finished puck of grinds out into the garbage, then rinse with water, disassemble and leave to dry.

Edit: Cheaper links for press, and filters

It's not that important to have a .1g scale if you already have a 1g scale for just starting out: especially with the three coffee making setups (aeropress, clever, and mocha) I mentioned. A 1 gram scale is fine. Instead of a scale and Clever, you could spring for a Chemex and the chemex filters. Chemex's are beautiful pieces and make very clean coffee since the filters are thicker than normal.

I've been doing some infusions, and have learned a couple interesting things:

• Fruits like strawberries and raspberries are pretty well infused within 24-48 hours.
  
  
• Citrus peels can take weeks (Limoncello) unless you speed things up with in immersion circulator bath or an Isi Whipper
  
  
• Pineapple - two weeks on the counter gave fantastic results.
  
  
• Filtering is the hardest part! I strain through fine mesh, then several layers of cheesecloth, then finally through a series of Chemex coffee filters. There is always some level of residue that still makes it through. Pineapple left the most residue for me of any fruit (I had pulsed it in the blender at the beginning of the steep to get more surface area, so that may be a factor)
  
  
• The higher the proof of your starting alcohol - the better! You're going to get some level of dilution with the liquid from the fruits no matter what you do, so the higher your starting ABV, the better it will be in the finished product, you can always add water later if you want.
  
  I purchased a Spirits Hydromoter to see what my final ABVs were on my different infusions. The numbers I got were lower than expected, and on the pineapple infusion, it read zero! I talked with a local craft distiller, and it's the natural sugars from the fruits (apparently pineapple adds a lot!) throwing off the hydrometer reading, since the sugar in the liquid changes how far the gauge sinks.
  
  If in doubt about your final product, just store it in the fridge.
  
  I did most of mine with 100 proof New Amsterdam vodka, but from now on I'm going to be starting with 151 proof NGS, or even 190 proof Everclear to have a more shelf stable product in the end.

I use the Melitta brown paper filters (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IUTQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) with my Clever and my coffee tastes fantastic.

Like everyone has already said, just make sure to rinse the filter first. That does wonders for eliminating the papery taste.

How about an aeropress with the Coava disk filter?

I am considering getting one now that I have a chemex for a more clean cup. The disk is supposed to bring the aeropress to somewhere between the body of a paper filtered method and a french press.

However, if you're more of a fan of the pure espresso style, the default paper filters in the aeropress should be fine.

Edit: Or get both! They're both pretty inexpensive.

Mine is somewhat like this :

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GTF-B-Gold-Coffee-Filter/dp/B0001IRRLQ

Looks almost exactly like this

https://www.amazon.com/Filters-Cuisinart-Coffee-Maker-Charcoal/dp/B07M7F6V7G

I got it from a ninja coffee maker but there's a million similar things you can buy separately for not much.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GoldTone-Reusable-8-12-Cup-Mr-Coffee-Reuseable-Basket-Replacment-Coffee-Filter-Permanent-Mr-Coffee-Filter-for-Mr-Coffee-Brewer-BPA-Free/699485382

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GoldTone-Reusable-4-Cone-Replacment-Cuisinart-Coffee-Filter-Permanent-Cuisinart-Coffee-Filter-for-Cuisinart-Machines-and-Brewers/607863842

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Replacemnt-Permanent-Reusable-4-Cone-Shape-Coffee-Maker-Filter-Gold-Tone-Stainless-Mesh-Basket/348190785


If you're not in USA let me know i can help you find other links but looks like it's available from both Amazon and Wal Mart

Personally, manual drip pour over into a pre-heated thermos is the only way to go for me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BUDDTY/

Works great with fresh ground beans, pour the hot water over it in thirds, you're good to go. So many advantages and very little downside.

Just an fyi, I use [this] (http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Manual-Coffee-Carafes-Thermos/dp/B000BUDDTY) with my thermos all the time, and works great. By no means am I turning you away from the bonavita, but you will get probably just as good results from the rsvp cone, although it will take an extra minute or two of effort on your part to brew. It takes both #4 and #6 filters.

...And single hole drippers typically don't take much technique at all to yield a good cup.

Edit- grammar and such

I honestly can't help you very much, I just use a gold coffee filter basket and stick it in a mixing bowl when I feel like making a specialty tea in that quantity.

You might have better luck in asking on /r/tea

This'll do ya:

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-AeroPress-Slimm-Filter-Download/dp/B00SAEX73U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495773082&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Aeropress+filter&psc=1

It comes with 2, but you'll only ever need one.

Also, if you haven't yet, google "aeropress inverted press" -- it sounds kinda crazy, but you can really see the difference in the flavor oils that make it into the cup. It's up to you to decide if you like it better that way or not, since it's all about flavor, but it's a fun experiment.

I haven't tried others, but ended up with the Slimm filter (truthfully, it was because the price was right -- two for $10 -- and the reviews were decent enough).

It's been pretty good. I don't have issues screwing on the cap or anything, and the edges aren't particularly hot when I go to remove the bottom and release the puck. I do brew with an inversion, so the only heat the filter really gets is when the coffee is passing through (and it's cooled down from the initial 200ish by that point).

It is a little bit more work than the paper, but the coffee is clearer and with the paper, I would occasionally get grounds in my cup.

Just buy a plastic cone, a grinder, and #4 filters. Buy beans in bulk and make coffee at the cheapest and best rate.

It is the cheapest and best quality/taste/speed/temperature/bother ratio

My filtering setup:

Melitta Coffee Maker, 6 Cup Pour-Over Brewer with Glass Carafe

Melitta Cone Coffee Filters Natural Brown #4 100 count

This setup filters the fine stuff extraordinarily well. The tea should still be hot when you pour it, but not boiling. Also, it helps if you decant it a bit while pouring, if you fill the filter up with plant material first thing, it will clog. It's worth the effort if you want the cleanest tea possible.

If you want to make larger batches, you could go for the 10 cup version.

It took a month or more of breaking in for my Lido to even out its grind. Further, it took me a few more months to improve my technique to the point where I was getting consistent results.

I brew either 20 g to 320 water or 30 g to 500 water pretty much every day end up between 2 and 3 minute brew times, using the Rao method.

I think filter type makes a difference, too. Lately I've been using these and have been pleased with the results. For more on the different Hario filters, this is a great video (and unrelated article).

The lightest weight approach I've found is a pour over and a mini grinder. I found many of the pourover setups to have stiff elements that make packing them difficult. I've also found that most grinders are actually quite bulky (in fact, I returned the GSI JavaGrinder as I found it to be HUGE). The best selection I found was:

• Porlex mini mill (same as what /u/brett88 suggested). It's minimal, it creates a really great, adjustable grind, and it's made out of stainless steel (outside) and ceramic (grinder) http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Mini-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066
  
• Cuissential SlickDrip Pourover. This collapsible pourover cone is entirely silicone, so it folds up in a snap and you can stuff it just about anywhere. http://www.amazon.com/Cuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper/dp/B0051HEFAS/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1395682135&sr=1-5&keywords=cuissential

I have a BV1800TH.

If you have a scale, weigh out around 74 grams of coffee for the full 1300ml. If you don't have a scale, that's about 14 tablespoons of ground (medium-course) coffee. Dial it back if that's too strong for you.

Never use the carafe to fill the tank; always use a clean container, preferably with filtered water (for taste).

#4 cone filters are what you need. It comes with a few.

Do two batches of just water before you brew. EDIT: For the first time.
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That's it. It's such a good coffee maker. I never new I like drip coffee so much until I bought this brewer. I love it.

Ok cool. Here is what I ordered, a 3 pack...fine, very fine, and mesh.

[stainless steel filters ](3 Pro AeroPress Stainless Steel Filters by Corretto Coffee - FINE, ULTRA-FINE & MESH + Brewing Guide - Reusable, Permanent, Paperless, Premium Metal Filter Set for AeroPress https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C94E17C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6TqIybJQW8XCH)

Not OP but I use a coffee sock (basically this kit: https://www.amazon.com/CoffeeSock-ColdBrew-Reusable-Organic-KIT64/dp/B00L7478JE/) and it works great.

Yeah you're kind of right, the filters are oxidized filters and they are as clean as clean can get. They do it will all the pour overs. HOWEVER, I have the metal re usable filter too and it does taste different, same coffee, same grams, same water.

13 bucks will get you one, stick with paper I say.

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Coffee-Filter-AeroPress/dp/B004G7TLYO

I would go with the AeroPress and pick up the ABE stainless steel filter disk, too. I love mine -- use it at home, small enough to backpack easily, and you won't even notice it car camping.

For backpacking I grind batches of coffee in advance for a trip and vacuum seal them into strips in a single section of bag, then stow the roll of strips inside the press.

Grinder: Hario Slim ~$25 or mini mill ~$29 (looks too expensive to go for the mini mill)

Option 1: Aeropress and filters, may be just under or around $50 with the grinder, might overshoot by a few bucks. ~$29 for Aeropress and paper filters, steel filter available but not within budget (~$15-18).

Option 2: melitta pourover cone and filters, need a pyrex to heat/pour your water, but every kitchen should have one of those anyway. ~$13 for cone and filters.

Looks like going the pourover route (before shipping and whatnot) will cost you a total of ~$38, while the Aeropress will be ~$54. The pourover route will mean you don't have as great a control over the brew (many people like an expensive gooseneck kettle, but whatever), but will be significantly under-budget. The Aeropress will be slightly over budget, but you won't have to worry about pour control.

Yup! One other person uses an AeroPress, others have told me how good my coffee smells. I have an old coffee maker at home and I've considered bringing it in to work to help reduce the Keurig habits.

Also, if you would really want to use the Nespresso at work, they do make reusable metal pods for those too.

I'm sure that would work great. I'm gonna try these because I have some. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019BFGMSS/

Pourover. Fast, hand brew coffee maker. Makes really good cups.

Do you 'true-flat' filters or the 'flat-cone' (the ones you linked to)?

Anyways, I'm not sure of anything that find your needs perfectly. Perhaps you could get a huge Melita cone and place it on top of the Chemex (or fashion a home-made lid that'd make up any difference)

Edit: Here is a photo of two options that could also work for you. Not nearly as pretty however. You could of course place the included carafe aside and just use the pourover over a Chemex

Edit 2: Here is a #6 cone sold by itself

You can still find them on Amazon. As I understand it, all of the 40-packs are still the original Japanese filters; my purchases of these over the last year seems to confirm this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLNPBAE/

I've also found that these are the original Japanese filters, tho they're "natural", which some of you may not like:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029PVRXS/

The last time that I ordered these (Dec 11, 2017), they were also still the original Japanese filters:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GH6J5HU/

I took a chance on those, thinking that they were probably going to be the tabbed filters and was pleasantly surprised to find that they were the originals. They may have changed since then, but the description DOES still say "made in Japan".

I use K Cups for all of my props! I saved SO MUCH time when I bought this recycling tool made especially for K Cups. Plus, with the lip removed you can fit more in whatever space you have :).

Indeed. I do a pour over batch in a thermos in the morning.

Fills this mug three times. I drink two and my wife drinks one every morning.

My physical dependence might be a result of many years of consuming copious amount of caffeine or maybe just my own special genetic predisposition to migraines, to be fair.

For backpacking, I bring instant coffee, usually in individual packets or just in a little ziploc bag.

For larger setups, I bring one of these. Works great!

get something like this for a 1qt/2qt mason jar(i would get the one to use for 1qt so you can use in either. use 6-8g of tea per qt.

My recipe is pretty simple:

• Finger bust 1 ounce flowers into a mason jar. Freeze overnight. Freeze ISO overnight.
  
• Remove lid from mason jar. Pour ISO over bud until it covers it by an inch. Put lid back on and shake shake shake for 60 to 90 seconds.
  
• filter using chemex filters and a strainer into a metal bowl.
  
• pour filtered solution into a parchment covered baking dish
  
• place in front of a fan for 12-24 hours or until dry to the touch
  
• collect glob
  
• press glob onto a fresh sheet of parchment using a hair straightener on the lowest setting
  

The TUBE: Cold Brew Coffee Maker and Tea Infuser Kit. Premium Stainless Steel Mesh Filter Designed for Wide Mouth Ball Mason Jar FREE Brewer Guide and Recipe eBook (The TUBE) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0744ZJCHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ve8VCbC29Q1KV

This looks like the one that I have and it works well and it's collapsible and light!
https://www.amazon.com/Kuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper/dp/B0051HEFAS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32Y5TL54FIZO4&keywords=silicone+pour+over+coffee&qid=1561999446&s=gateway&sprefix=silicone+pour+over%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-3

I've been doing this, though I don't have it down to a science or anything! I've been keeping perpetual bone broth going for a few weeks now. I replace bones and add two tbsp of apple cider vinegar when the old bones are mush, adding water and more salt as needed. I'll add meats and veggies in small batches when I want stew, making sure to only leave these ingredients in for their normal cooking times to avoid any bitterness or overcooking. Many veggies especially will turn the stock bitter and unpalatable. You do also have to be careful to get ingredients up to their safe core temperature before eating, though I usually just wing it. When I want broth I just use a coffee filter to clarify. It's delicious, convenient, and cheap!

Honestly buying the Paper Filters is not a hassle for it at all. Using a reusable metal filter takes away from the experience a bit and makes it more similar to a french press. I.E getting coffee oils, fines, grit in your cup. A paper filter makes a cleaner cup of coffee and is the more standard filter for aeropresses. You can get a 350 pack of filters for just $5 that will last a very long time. https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Filters-Aeropress-350-pk/dp/B000LTOCSG

Or instead of buying another appliance altogether, just get a reusable kcup filter. Still saves plastic use and money, and avoids getting rid of a perfectly useable machine.

Here's the one I got. Very happy with it. Less waste and can't run out, just be careful not to accidentally throw it away.

5x5 would be fine. The PSI is on the material being squished anyway. Don't get Nylon, get polyester (for these I like the Mash 710 bags) or use Chemex Filters

I have never used it, but I like the idea of this collapsible pourouver.

Amazon carries an item that's said to be a box of 100 untabbed white filters. VCF-02-100-MK.

Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filters, Size 02, 100 Count, Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029PVRXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qUBPBbV26P0F2

I have one of thesecold brew filters. I put coffee in the filter, fill the mason jar with water, and put it in the fridge for 24 hours. So easy, coffee is smoother,

You can easily buy reuseable Nespresso pods on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Nespresso-Capsules-Refillable-OriginalLine/dp/B00WOWZ74Qhttps://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Nespresso-Capsules-Refillable-OriginalLine/dp/B00WOWZ74Q ).

Buy your favorite coffee and use one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CU9WU10/

Agreed. Most are probably junk. The WayCap folks may or may not have a winner. I won't know for a few more months. I will post a thorough review after I've put a kilo of espressos through my capsules.

Here are some links to some of the Nespresso-compatible refillables available at amazon in the States:
https://sealpod.com

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Refillable-Capsules-Nespresso-Espresso/dp/B00JA6DR82/ref=pd_sim_79_33?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00JA6DR82&pd_rd_r=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD&pd_rd_w=6yOKb&pd_rd_wg=DujEQ&psc=1&refRID=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD

https://www.amazon.com/Nespresso-Stainless-Refillable-OriginalLine-Compatible/dp/B01DQR9QWQ/ref=pd_sim_79_20?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01DQR9QWQ&pd_rd_r=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD&pd_rd_w=6yOKb&pd_rd_wg=DujEQ&psc=1&refRID=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD

https://www.amazon.com/Mycoffeestar-Refillable-Stainless-Nespresso-OriginalLine/dp/B00MT7R4O2/ref=pd_sim_79_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00MT7R4O2&pd_rd_r=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD&pd_rd_w=6yOKb&pd_rd_wg=DujEQ&psc=1&refRID=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Nespresso-compatible-filter-Refillable-favorite/dp/B019FQXFYM/ref=pd_sim_79_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B019FQXFYM&pd_rd_r=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD&pd_rd_w=6yOKb&pd_rd_wg=DujEQ&psc=1&refRID=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD

https://www.amazon.com/Capsulin-MYCNCCB100-Fillable-Espresso-Compatible/dp/B00D36PQ9I/ref=pd_sim_79_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00D36PQ9I&pd_rd_r=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD&pd_rd_w=6yOKb&pd_rd_wg=DujEQ&psc=1&refRID=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD

https://www.amazon.com/Mister-Barista-Stainless-Refillable-Nespresso/dp/B00NW6SEWU/ref=pd_sim_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00NW6SEWU&pd_rd_r=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD&pd_rd_w=6yOKb&pd_rd_wg=DujEQ&psc=1&refRID=JZ0VANQ3KVQQ7HRNNGCD

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Nespresso-Capsules-Refillable-OriginalLine/dp/B00WOWZ74Q

Pour Over Cheap, filters can be acquired for under $5 from any grocery store. The kettle will work perfectly for it! I have that pour over and can vouch for its awesomeness. A hario pour over is available but is more expensive. Any high end grocery store should carry moderately freshly roasted coffee allowing you to bypass high shipping costs.

Use either of these:

Square Chemex Filters

Round Chemex Filters

I like the round ones.

Well... that makes a lot of sense as far as the clogging goes. As far as the coffee filter holder, do you mean something like:
Coffee Filter Holder

Or something else?

These are the ones that I grabbed. I really like them.

Yes. Just find reusable OriginalLine compatible pods.

example

This helps to partly recycle them

Oh, they make variable size filter cones. I use this one and it'll fit a #6 style Melitta filter. I can brew 48oz and routinely do.

I've always bought these natural untabbed ones:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0029PVRXS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

So, quick question, I noticed that on amazon there are also reusable filters?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAEX73U/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1ZGBHDPJJUKMC

Any reason I wouldn't want to just get that and not have lots of little papers that I have to throw away every time?

Do you live someplace Amazon ships to?

https://www.amazon.com/Keurig-119203-Reusable-Coffee-Updated/dp/B01CU9WU10

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?field-keywords=k+cup+compostable

You can get one on Amazon, but for $17 you could get like a bajillion paper filters (more or less... I'm bad at math).

I've seen the argument that the metal filter doesn't strain out the oils like the paper filters do, but my Aeropress came with like 600 filters so I figure I'm set for a while.

Kcup Cutter you just put it on top and twist, bam stackable recyclable kcups. My girlfriend actually bought some for her office and now everyone there does it all day for there work coffee too.

Chemex sells specific chemex filters that you fold in a specific way to fit. http://www.amazon.com/Chemex-Unbleached-Square-Coffee-Filter/dp/B0000CF3HB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311042076&sr=8-2

I've read online not to use other filters, but I haven't personally experimented.

I got these last year, and like them a lot. I think the cup has more flavor using these over the paper ones, but that's just my opinion, man.

You can buy filter paper on Amazon too AeroPress TKC81R24 Filter Papers, Pack of 350, White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LTOCSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fO.jDbD10W5VE

I buy mine off Amazon. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CF3HB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_CzAFwb8J83KQX.

https://www.amazon.com/Keurig-119203-Reusable-Coffee-Updated/dp/B01CU9WU10

Those Pesky AddOns!

These look good...

But if we're making all kinds of substitutions, why not just use a regular funnel and siphon it right into our mug / carafe?

I don't have a chemex, but I'm assuming that the only aspect of it that distinguishes it is the filter.

You can buy a reusable k-cup with filters and use the coffee if you really wanted to.

https://www.amazon.com/Keurig-119203-Reusable-Coffee-Updated/dp/B01CU9WU10

you can a SS filter;

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Coffee-Filter-AeroPress/dp/B004G7TLYO

I do pour overs.
http://snowpeak.com/products/collapsible_pour_over-cs-113 or http://www.amazon.com/Cuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper/dp/B0051HEFAS

I just bring my cheap non-foldable plastic one. I put the coffee bag/grounds inside the cone when I pack it, so it doesn't really have to be foldable.

https://www.amazon.com/Chemex-Folded-Circle-Coffee-Filters/dp/B0000CF2WP/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517445580&sr=8-4&keywords=chemex+filters

Coffee Sock

These ones

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029PVRXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_m4GXBbCG1K4D3

Outside of instant coffee (and since the Ekobrew may be out), has anyone tried any of the backcountry portable drip filter coffee makers?

1. GSI Outdoors Collapsible Coffee
   
2. Cuissential SlickDrip

I got these three for 14 bucks, haven't had any issues with them.

Here’s what i ordered:

Reusable Premium Metal Filters by Slimm Filter for Use in the AeroPress Coffee Maker, Package of 2 Filters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAEX73U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yNdRAbK77QRWF


Be mindful that it comes in a small envelope. My wife didn’t notice it the first time it came in a box with other stuff and I had to re-order. Womp womp.

1)https://www.amazon.com/Aeropress-Coffee-and-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK 2)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C94E17C/ref=psdc_13397451_t1_B00SAEX73U 3)https://www.amazon.com/GEVALIA-House-Coffee-Medium-Ground/dp/B00MS95U74

You can order this and try all 3: https://www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Stainless-Filters-Corretto-Coffee/dp/B01C94E17C

How about considering single-use paper filters?
(Kalita Kantan)
http://vimeo.com/26419005

OR

Folding camp-style silicone cones
http://www.amazon.com/Cuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper/dp/B0051HEFAS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1334761658&sr=8-9

Amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/Keurig-Classic-Reusable-Coffee-Filter/dp/B01CU9WU10

How does this make it a more espresso taste?

I am assuming you are speaking about this?

Yup, the most common one that people get is the metal filter by Able.

Amazon link here

Is the filter this one? Chemex Pre Folded Circle Coffee Filter (100 Filters) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CF2WP/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_8GWavb18FHGCP
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CF2WP/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_8GWavb18FHGCP

According to my order history, these ones were $9.13 with Prime, sold by Barista Lab.

You can buy the no tab, unbleached 100 packs as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-V60-Disposable-Filters-Untabbed/dp/B0029PVRXS/

Large Pitcher
and something to filter


if you dont want any sludge you can run it through a paper filter instead

Huh weird. I got square ones with mine!

Edit: apparently they do both! Here are the square ones -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000N4W2SG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mDXtDb1DPJCV3

Afaik, there's a few untabbed ones, and the original only come in a box of 40.

So, for instance, these wouldn't be the original: https://www.amazon.com/Hario-V60-Disposable-Filters-Untabbed/dp/B0029PVRXS/

Could be totally wrong.

I'm using these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N4W2SG ...
I guess it's me then :-(

I'm using these filters No particulate was found at the bottom of the cup.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IUTQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'll go buy some new beans then! Not sure how the quality of my tap water is...