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Reddit mentions of Able DISK Fine: The Original Reusable Metal Filter for AeroPress Coffee Maker - USA-Made Stainless Steel
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We found 11 Reddit mentions of Able DISK Fine: The Original Reusable Metal Filter for AeroPress Coffee Maker - USA-Made Stainless Steel. Here are the top ones.
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Fits AeroPress Coffee Maker.100% Made in the USA from a single piece of photo-etched stainless steel. Durable and easy to clean, with no seems for coffee grounds or oils to become trapped.Often imitated, never duplicated, the Able DISK is the original reusable metal filter for Aeropress.Used by pros, competitors, and enthusiasts alike. Able is a proud sponsor of the 2019 World Aeropress Championship.Available in FINE (this product) and STANDARD versions. FINE: Produces a very sweet, clean cup of coffee with very little fines to none at all. It is thinner and should be handled with care as bending/damage is more likely. STANDARD: Produces a fuller body cup of coffee with a bit more fines. Thicker and should last many years of heavy use and is very hard to bend/damage.
Specs:
Height | 4.724409444 Inches |
Length | 12.204724397 Inches |
Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
Width | 7.480314953 Inches |
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No need for a scale or kettle just yet if you're on a budget. If you do have the funds (and are interested in pourover), the Bonavita variable temperature gooseneck kettle ($64) is the gold standard — it allows you to choose the water temperature you desire and keeps it there for up to an hour, and the gooseneck offers an extremely precise pour.
AeroPress
Here's the standard Aeropress recipe that works for most things. You can use this as a starting point, then adjust the variables to your liking. Definitely use the inverted method: it's more convenient and less messy than trying to insert the plunger, and you get 100% yield.
Hope this helps! It may require some tuning to find the sweet spot between between flavor and bitterness. If you're overextracting/bitter, you can try a coarser grind, cooler water, less steep time, or less pressure (change one variable at a time to see how it impacts the brew). If your coffee is too weak/strong, try a different coffee:water ratio. Take a look at the Coffee Compass for troubleshooting.
You can also take a look at the brewing recipes from Heart, Stumptown, and Blue Bottle. The Aeropress championship recipes don't seem as generalizable/reproducible without the right equipment, but they're fun to try out.
I highly recommend the Able disk fine metal filter. It lets more oils through and produces a more flavorful cup with more body. It's also reusable and saves money in the long run. I prefer it to the Kaffeologie S filter, which has a greater tendency to warp.
Keep tinkering with all the variables (inverted vs non-inverted, grind size, water temperature, water:grounds ratio, blooming with a small amount of water first, steep time, stirrs and turbulent wiggles, press pressure, etc). Enjoy your coffee!
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What the hell I just linked that and didn't look at the price....
Best investment I've ever made that I'll never be able to sell!
Edit: Okay here's the same one I think that is way more reasonable.
This one for me. The screen type was too thick and the Arepress cap wouldn't screw on.
Metal Aeropress Filter ($12.50) because I really like coffee.
I recently purchased this metal filter. The best I've seen out of these metal filters so far. Also, this grinder lets me get the most consistent grind for my money. I can't afford a fancy grinder and with this one, my aeropress, and a cheap scale, I can consistently make a fantastic cup of coffee no matter where I go.
It's not local, but you can get one through Amazon in 1 or 2 days.
I've heard that, in terms of quality, the [Able filters] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E58P81E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OyAdAbF4QCHC0) are the best.
I believe these are stainless steel and they have two fine options. The standard one (I linked) and Ultra-fine. I'd suggest getting both, because the coarser one makes a cup more similar to French press while the finer one makes a unique cup that only the Aeropress can really achieve.
Aeropress, Manual Grinder, and a Steel Disk Filter. I started with the Hario Mini Mill with an Aeropress and I still use it for work daily. The Aeropress is so loved because its very simple to use and most consistent.
I also said to add in the Able Fine Steel Disk the Able Disk will let in more oils and is reusable forever.
Grand total is $72.50 on Amazon. You can wait on the Filter to drop your total to $60 and it will be worth every penny.
Get one of these I love it!
A bit out of left field, but you could buy an Aeropress and give that a shot. Maybe pick up a metal filter if you find yourself liking it.
https://www.amazon.ca/Able-Brewing-Coffee-AeroPress-Espresso/dp/B00E58P81E/ref=pd_cp_79_1/135-9260269-7872120?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=320SBANEGREKX3P3EW8E