S Filter - The Original Mesh Filter for AeroPress - Built in the USA and Guaranteed for Life
| Price: | $48.25 |
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| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Compatible Devices | AeroPress |
| Brand | Kaffeologie |
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- GO GREEN - No more paper filters. The S Filter is a 100% stainless steel filter you can rinse and reuse over and over again - and we guarantee it for life
- BUILT STURDY - The new S Filter has 16 rivets that keep the mesh sealed and secure, no matter how hard you press — and it’s about as thin as three paper filters
- TRUE FLAVOR - A good filter shouldn’t get in the way of the flavor, so our mesh keeps the coffee particles out and lets everything else through - even the rich coffee oils that paper filters absorb
- AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP - We work with a 154 year old American wire mesh company to get the job done right. That means 316 stainless steel, 100,000 holes per square inch, and manufacturing every filter in America
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Product description
An S Filter just makes life easier.
→ No more running out of filters! That sinking feeling when you reach for the last paper filter and it’s not there? The S Filter takes care of that. For good. It’s really guaranteed to last for life (just read our customer reviews), so it will replace thousands of paper filters over the years. Keep on brewing! ☕☕☕
→ It really fits! Every AeroPress. Every time. Don’t believe us? Try it on your AeroPress risk free - we’ll refund the full cost of your purchase if it doesn’t fit your AeroPress.
→ No fuss cleanup. Seriously. You can throw it in your dishwasher or just rinse it quick under your faucet to keep it shiny. It’s that easy. Because mornings are hard enough as it is.
→ Keep your recipe. We know the AeroPress is famous for different brewing recipes, and the S Filter plays along with them all. You can follow our recipes or brew your own - the S Filter lets you keep your morning routine just the way you like it.
TIPS: we share detailed how to’s and brewing videos with every purchase, so check your inbox after you buy for tips and your 30% Kaffeologie coffee discount!
Your purchase is protected - if you're not satisfied with the S Filter, you can return it any time for any reason. We're a small American company and we do customer service right, so if you ever need to get in touch, you'll have friendly help - no hassles and no hard feelings.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 2.45 x 2.45 x 0.02 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 0.353 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Kaffeologie |
| ASIN | B00A1GVVMY |
| Item model number | CECOMINOD000936 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#302,817 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
#20,391 in Paper & Plastic Household Supplies |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 4, 2012 |
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At the time, however, the AeroPress seemed to present a sufficiently steep learning curve that I didn't want to introduce yet another variable. Fast forward a year and she's used up most of the paper filters. I decided it was time to try one of these things, so I researched all the alternatives and chose this because the company is candid about the type of steel and mesh they use. Virtually none of the competing products disclose these details, and these details matter. The ultra-fine mesh is a wonder to behold—I've never seen metal mesh this fine, and it really does what it claims to: it filters out the grit but not the flavor.
To test this, I had my girlfriend brew two cups of coffee: one with a paper filter, and one with the S Filter. The idea was to do a blind taste test, but that proved difficult because the coffee was visibly different. The cup brewed with the paper filter was MUCH lighter and more translucent. The cup brewed with the S Filter, meanwhile, was darker and thicker. It looked, in other words, like a proper cup of black coffee. It seems the paper filters absorb the oils that give coffee its distinctive look and taste, leaving you with slightly bitter caffeinated water. If you've been using the paper filters, you owe it to yourself to try one of these—it's night and day.
Today we welcomed a new member to the Caffeine Watch from King's Landing. While he's shorter than the others (this newer version is super thin) his mesh is Valyrian steel and sealed on both sides. There's a ringlet sandwiching the mesh to prevent any break in the Caffeine Watch's defenses.
Load the Wildfire. Pour the espresso. Hold fast against the Sleepwalkers.
Morning is coming.
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Bottom line: they've made major improvements to the old version while keeping the form factor the same. This customer cares that you care. Well done, Kaffeologie!
By ddmirolli on April 22, 2016
Today we welcomed a new member to the Caffeine Watch from King's Landing. While he's shorter than the others (this newer version is super thin) his mesh is Valyrian steel and sealed on both sides. There's a ringlet sandwiching the mesh to prevent any break in the Caffeine Watch's defenses.
Load the Wildfire. Pour the espresso. Hold fast against the Sleepwalkers.
Morning is coming.
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Bottom line: they've made major improvements to the old version while keeping the form factor the same. This customer cares that you care. Well done, Kaffeologie!
1) The Kaffeologie S-filter has a silky mesh screen compared to the Able Brewing Disk Able Brewing STANDARD DISK Coffee Filter - stainless steel reusable filter for us with AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker - made in USA which is a solid stainless disk with perforated holes. Because it does not have a mesh construction, the Able Disk holds the water better for steeping and provides greater pressure resistance upon pressing (and the length of press and pressure is really a big part of what makes the Aeropress so special). I wish I had thought this through a little more before making the purchase.
2) The S-filter has a welded frame which centers the mesh and holds it in place. Seems sturdy enough but not as sturdy as the Able Disk which is solid stainless from end to end. Kudos to Kaffeologie for redesigning their product by encasing a solid stainless frame all around and on both sides of the disk to prevent/minimize the mesh-separation problems mentioned by several reviewers who were likely commenting on a structural flaw in an earlier model.
3) Some reviewers mentioned that the S-filter does not fit the Aeropress. Some may experience initial difficulty tightening the Aeropress cap with the S-filter, but this is not a permanent condition. Although I found it easier to screw the cap onto the Able Disk, the cap will work with both disks. The S-filter may just take a bit more effort and will work just fine after you follow the break-in instructions on the Kaffeologie website. Following those instructions are only necessary if you have a problem with the fit. I did not.
4) Both disks are easy to clean. Paper filters will give you the cleanest/clearest cup of coffee. The S-filter succeeds in letting only the finest grinds through. With the right grind and provided you do not press through the "hiss" (that's if you even hear a "hiss" with the S-filter), you may not get any coffee fines at all in your cup. The Able Standard Disk will let slightly more fines through depending on the coarseness of your grind. Both will produce far less sludge than any French Press. I have not tested the Able Fine Disk Able Brewing FINE DISK Coffee Filter - stainless steel reusable filter for us with AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker - made in USA to do a fair comparison of that model.
5) The S-filter works better with the inverted method of extraction. It does not work as well for the standard Aeropress method for brewing, which is my preferred method. Paper filters and the Able Standard Disk work well for all methods and, therefore, provide greater flexibility. I do enjoy having that flexibility.
6) I rinse and reuse each paper filter 3 to 4 times before discarding. Pretty economical if you ask me, at less than ¼ of a penny per brew if you reuse the filter as I do. 6 years worth of paper filters @ $2.99 per pack of 350 = $18.00, or the cost of one S-filter.
7) As much as I respect and appreciate the environmental concerns many have expressed in their reviews and the perceived benefit of a reusable stainless filter over paper, I find those claims to be a bit over-the-top and almost incredulous. Most of us probably discard more toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, napkins and bulk mail in one week than 3-years use of Aeropress paper filters (not that I have measured this, mind you, just a general observation given how small and thin the paper filters really are).
But to each his own. I love my coffee and I love my Aeropress. I like my Able Disk filter whenever I want more of a French Press type of brew without all that heavy sludge. The S-filter, with its mesh design, will let fewer fines through and that is a remarkable achievement in and of itself, but it can also let too much water through too quickly. It may be good for some but it is just not for me. So it is back to paper filters as I try to recoup the money I just spent. Oh well, at least with my Aeropress, Able and Kaffeologie purchases, I have supported American entrepreneurs. I feel a little better now.
****UPDATE****
I decided to raise my rating to 3 stars as my original review prompted a very courteous reply from the company's owner, offering a no- questions-asked return if I am dissatisfied in any way. These days, such responsiveness to consumers is almost unheard of and I want readers to know, while this product may not be my personal ideal, it could very well be an item others will truly enjoy using.
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Zu erst möchte ich einmal den Leuten widersprechen, die behaupten dass der Filter nicht passt. Erstens gibt es tolle Anleitungsvideos vom Hersteller, welche das "Problem" - welches eigentlich keines ist - sehr gut adressieren. Zweitens muss man sich klar die Zielgruppe anschauen welche sich den Filter anschaffen. Im Normalfall werden das die Leute sein, die wie ich durch die ersten 300+ Filter gebrüht haben und nun vor der Wahl stehen sich entweder einen neuen Satz Papierfilter oder einen Metallfilter anzuschaffen. Durch diese etlichen Brühvorgänge hat man genug Spiel im Gewinde um den Filter ohne jeglichen Probleme oder Kraftaufwendungen mit der Abschlusskappe auf die Aeropress zu schrauben, meine Gewindeansätze überlappen sich nur minimal weniger als sie es mit den Papierfiltern getan haben, es besteht also überhaupt kein Grund zur Sorge! Wer allerdings eine neue Aeropress mit dem Filter betreibt, sollte auf die Herstellervideos zurückgreifen, welche auf diesen Fall eingehen bevor sie verzweifeln und den Filter zurücksenden.
Zum eigentlich Nutzen: Ich brühe mit der upside-down Methode (Pömpel rein, Aeropress auf den Kopf, befüllen, zuschrauben und dann Umstülpen über den Becher). Ich finde, hier ist auch gleich der größte Handhabungsvorteil gegenüber den Papierfiltern. Ab und an ist es mal vorgekommen, dass ich den Papierfilter mit einem leichten Knick durch das Verschrauben fixiert habe oder durch das ruckartige Umstülpen sich der Filter minimal verrutscht ist und dadurch Kaffeesatz mit in die Tasse gelangt ist. Das ist durch den steifen Metallring um das Metallmesh quasi unmöglich geworden - klarer Vorteil! Reinigung ist super einfach, Abspülen, hochkant in das Gewinde von der Aeropress zum Trocknen stellen und fertig!
Zum Geschmack: Ich muss ehrlich zugeben, dass mir der Kaffee mit dem S-Filter besser schmeckt, ich habe auch mit meinen letzten Papierfiltern hin und her gewechselt um mir ein Bild zu machen, man sieht nach dem Metallfilter sogar einen leichten Ölfilm auf dem Kaffee den man mit den Papierfiltern nicht hat. Dieser Punkt ist natürlich Geschmackssache, negativ beeinflussen wird der S-Filter den Geschmack aber sicherlich nicht.
Ich würde den Filter auf jeden Fall wieder kaufen sollte er mal den Geist aufgeben, über die Nachhaltigkeit der Filterwahl muss jeder letztendlich selber entscheiden. Wäre natürlich toll wenn man von vornherein diesen Filter dabei hätte um weiteres Plastik in Form von dem Papierfilterhalter zu vermeiden. Der S-Filter selbst kommt in einer ganz kleinen Pappverpackung die nur minimal größer ist als der Filter selbst und kam als Brief an - bei der Verpackung gibt es also aus umwelttechnischer Sicht nichts auszusetzen!










