THE BENEFITS OF FILTER COFFEE

Filter coffee is uncomplicated, honest, and full of flavor—perfect for your everyday coffee enjoyment. With the right beans, the right grind, and a few tricks, every cup becomes a highlight.

THE RIGHT BEAN

Roasting

Medium roasts are suitable for filter coffee as they offer a balanced ratio of acidity, sweetness and body.

Robusta content

A small percentage of Robusta can add body, but isn't essential. Our recommendations: Special Roast: 30% Robusta Black Edition: 40%

Bean quality

Use freshly roasted beans that are not oily and shiny, as these best convey the delicate aroma.

THE RIGHT GRIND

  • Setting: The grind size influences the extraction of your filter coffee.
    Too coarse: The coffee runs through too quickly and tastes thin and watery (under-extraction).
    Too fine: The coffee runs through too slowly and tastes bitter (over-extraction).
  • Recommendation: For filter coffee, a medium grind is suitable, similar to fine sand.

CORRECT INTENSITY & DOSAGE

Settings

Most filter coffee brewing methods (e.g., hand filter, Chemex, machine) don't have a direct strength control. Therefore, the intensity depends solely on the amount of coffee per volume of water.

Coffee quantity

Mild cup: 1 spoon of coffee per 150 ml of water / Strong cup: 1 spoon of coffee per 100 ml of water

The taste

Does your coffee taste too strong or too weak? Simply adjust the dosage to your liking – this way you'll quickly find your ideal ratio.

WATER QUANTITY & CLEANING

  • Use of filtered water:
    Too much limescale or chlorine impairs the taste – soft, filtered water brings out your aroma better.
  • Recommended water quantities:
     Standard cup: 200 ml
    Large pot (1L): 60–70 g of coffee
  • Water temperature:
    Optimal brewing temperature: 92–96 °C (not boiling!)
    Water that is too hot can burn the coffee, while water that is too cold will not extract enough flavor.
  • Tip: Use a kettle with a temperature setting or let boiling water stand for about 30 seconds before pouring it.