coffee filter

There are various ways to brew filter coffee. One of these is to manually pour over a coffee filter made of porcelain, plastic, glass, or stainless steel. This gives you more control over the extraction compared to a filter coffee machine. We'll explain the different types of coffee filters and how they differ.

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The Clever Dripper is a digestible filter coffee combination of hand brewing (V60) and immersion brewing (French Press). During extraction, the coffee initially floats in the water, like with a French Press, without flowing out. Only when the stopper is released does the coffee filter through the paper and flow down, like with a hand filter. This gives you more control over the extraction than with other brewing methods. Filter coffee.

The Clever Dripper gives your cup of filter coffee more body, while still maintaining a clean cup profile without any sediment. Its ease of use and excellent in-cup results have made this coffee maker one of the most popular filter coffee makers.

Paper filters from Hario V60-02, Melitta #4 and most paper filters for filter coffee machines are suitable for this size.

Capacity: 530ml

Material: plastic

Color: transparent

Clever Dripper

€36.90

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This coffee filter was developed by Hario in collaboration with 2013 World Barista Champion Pete Licata. What makes this spiral-shaped ceramic coffee filter special is its additional filter insert with its fine-mesh sieve. This filter insert has a flat base, ensuring a consistent flow of water during extraction.

With this made in Japan You can brew filter coffee in three different ways:

  1. With the flat filter insert and a paper filter for even extraction and special clarity in the cup
  2. With the flat filter insert but without a paper filter to avoid filtering the oils and small coffee sediments
  3. Without the flat filter insert with paper filter for a clear, balanced cup of filter coffee similar to the V60 from Hario

This coffee filter gives you maximum flexibility when preparing filter coffee. Decide for yourself which brewing method you prefer.

Body material: ceramic

Filter insert material: polypropylene

Filter net material: polyester resin

Dishwasher safe: Yes

Capacity: 1-4 cups

Color: White

Size: 160 x 127 x 109 (W x D x H)

Weight: 600g

Hario W60 Coffee Filter Ceramic White

€39.90

Immerse yourself in the world of filter coffee with the Hario V60 plastic filter. Brew aromatic coffee by hand and experiment with different settings.

The transparent plastic doesn't transfer heat to the coffee bean, producing ideal, consistent extractions without preheating. The curved grooves inside ensure excellent water drainage.

Optimal extraction results are achieved with this filter using a water quantity of 200 - 360ml.

Material: transparent plastic

Hario V60 Coffee Filter Plastic Transparent - 01

€6.90

Immerse yourself in the world of filter coffee with the Hario V60 plastic filter. Brew aromatic coffee by hand and experiment with different settings.

The transparent plastic doesn't transfer heat to the coffee bean, producing ideal, consistent extractions without preheating. The curved grooves inside ensure excellent water drainage.

Optimal extraction results are achieved with this filter using a water volume of 300 - 700ml.

Material: transparent plastic

Hario V60 Coffee Filter Plastic Transparent - 02

€7.90

Immerse yourself in the world of filter coffee with the Hario V60 ceramic filter. Brew aromatic coffee by hand and experiment with different settings.

The white ceramic conducts heat ideally, and the curved grooves inside ensure excellent water drainage. Furthermore, the filter makes a stylish decorative addition to any home.

Optimal extraction results are achieved with a water volume of between 300 - 700 ml, although larger quantities of coffee can also be brewed at once.

Material: Ceramic

Hario V60 Coffee Filter Ceramic White - 02

€22.90

We're delighted to offer this beautiful, versatile coffee filter from Origami in our range. Its special shape allows for the use of various paper filters; both the conical Hario V60-01 / CAFEC 1 paper filters and the flat Kalita 155 paper filters are possible. This greatly expands your brewing options.

The transparent plastic prevents cold from transferring to the coffee grounds, allowing for very consistent brews without lengthy preheating. Furthermore, this elegant coffee filter is the perfect travel companion, as it's lightweight and durable.

Optimal extraction results are achieved with this filter using a water quantity of 150 - 400ml.

Material: AS Resin

Origami Dripper AIR - S

€14.90

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We're delighted to offer this beautiful, versatile coffee filter from Origami in our range. Its special shape allows for the use of various paper filters; both the conical Hario V60-02 / CAFEC 4 paper filters and the flat Kalita 155 paper filters are possible. This greatly expands your brewing options.

The transparent plastic prevents cold from transferring to the coffee grounds, allowing for very consistent brews without lengthy preheating. Furthermore, this elegant coffee filter is the perfect travel companion, as it's lightweight and durable.

Optimal extraction results are achieved with this filter using a water quantity of 200 - 700ml.

Material: AS Resin

Origami Dripper AIR - M

€19.00

Coffee filters from Süssmund Kaffee

Kaffeefilter kaufen von Hario bei Süssmund

Why you should brew filter coffee by hand

Brewing filter coffee with a hand filter offers several advantages over brewing coffee with a filter coffee machine. Conventional filter coffee machines often don't distribute the water evenly, but rather only in the center of the dry coffee bed. Furthermore, the water flow rate can be too fast at the beginning and too slow towards the end. Ground coffee collects at the top of the coffee filter and is only extracted insufficiently.

In contrast, using a coffee filter for hand brewing gives you significantly more control over the extraction of your filter coffee. You can adjust the flow rate, the precise distribution of the water stream, and the agitation of the coffee particles in the water at any time. This allows you to replicate recipes much more accurately and thus get the best flavor from the coffee beans. Experimenting is worthwhile!

Brewing Filter Coffee Like a Champion

Brewing Filter Coffee Like a Champion

Yes, they do exist, both nationally and internationally: filter coffee championships, also known as the Brewers Cup. This popular competition crowns the World Brewers Cup Champion annually, for which only one participant per country qualifies in countless tournaments around the globe.

For example, the company history of Süssmund Kaffee began when Nikolaus twice won the Brewers Cup in Austria with his self-roasted coffee, thus laying the foundation for his own coffee roastery.

At the World Brewers Cup 2014 in Rimini, Nikolaus opted for a recipe using the Kalita Wave, a coffee filter with a flat bed and ribbed paper filter.

Here's the recipe to brew at home:

20g coffee (coarse grind)
We recommend a light filter roast
92°C water 300 ml (60 ppm, PH 6.6)

45 sec blooming (50ml)
0:45 pour 70ml
1:30 pour 60ml
2:15 pour 60ml
3:00 pour 60ml
3:30 extraction finished

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you filter coffee properly?

Generally, up to 30% of soluble substances can be extracted from a coffee bean. However, for optimal extraction and thus the best flavor, only 18-22% should be extracted. This can usually be achieved with a hand-brewed filter coffee extraction time of 2-3 minutes. This requires the correct grind size, the water to coffee ratio (brewing ratio), and a suitable pouring technique. You can find detailed preparation instructions for hand-brewed filter coffee in our Brew Guides.

Why use porcelain coffee filters?

Coffee filters are available in many different designs and materials. The decisive factor for a good coffee filter is the material's heat conduction. After all, the coffee filter shouldn't cool the hot water too much. The heat conduction of plastic is actually better than that of ceramic, but there are reservations about plastics, even BPA-free ones. This is why porcelain coffee filters are extremely popular, especially due to the wide variety of colors available.

What difference does the shape of a coffee filter make?

Most coffee filters are conical and have grooves inside that allow the water to drain to the hole at the bottom. One example is the Hario V60. The paper filter is molded to the coffee filter and rests against the material. Hario's V60 hand filter can be considered the standard for filter coffee brewing. However, fines (very fine coffee particles) can collect at the bottom of the paper filter, slowing down the extraction process. For example, a blunt grinder in your coffee grinder produces a particularly high number of fines.

That's why there are also coffee filters that have a flat bottom rather than a tapered one. One example is the popular Kalita Wave. This coffee filter holder uses accordion-shaped paper filters, which create a gap between the filter holder and the grounds. The flat bottom reduces the risk of fines clogging the outlet. This is intended to facilitate even extraction of the coffee particles.