For coffee aficionados, finding the perfect cup of Joe is an art form. Coffee enthusiasts want their morning cup of coffee to be perfectly smooth with a delicate hint of flavor. The answer may lie in using high-quality metal coffee filters.
Our desire for the finer things in life makes many of us spend extra money on premium coffee beans that are responsibly sourced, and delicately roasted to coax out all their wonderful flavors.
If you’re serious about coffee, it’s likely you spend big bucks on exotic beans and the latest brewing gadgets in hopes of crafting exactly the beverage you desire. This quest for the ideal cup of coffee often leads to exploring options like metal coffee filters.
When you appreciate that kind of attention to detail, it makes less sense to use cheap paper filters for your brews. There are high-quality stainless steel metal coffee filters that work wonders on even bad coffee.
This blog post will cover the healthier and more effective alternative to cheap paper filters. Which coffee filters work best, and how to prepare the perfect cup of coffee using a metal filter.
How you prepare your coffee can make a big difference in how it tastes.
What exactly is a metal coffee filter and why should you use them?
What exactly is a coffee filter, you may wonder. In this case, we’re talking about the kind of filter you use in drip coffee machines and pour-over coffee makers that remove sediment or chaff from the brewed beverage. They look like cones that fit into the dripper and are typically made from strong paper-like or metal mesh material.
Coffee filters are the best for brewing coffee and keeping it fresh. They can be used to brew a single cup of coffee or a whole pot. Some might say that you need to have good loose ground beans before making either, but this is not necessarily true as there are many poor quality coffee grounds out there.
What is important at the end of the day though is deciding on a quality brand of coffee filter so that you don’t taste any difference in your cup of Joe once brewed.
An AMBER Mesh Metal coffee filter is perfect for making a great cup of pour-over coffee.
Coffee filters are a great way to enjoy the natural aromatic flavors of coffee while removing a lot of the oils and other compounds that can negatively affect both the taste of your coffee and even your health over time.
In addition to helping you get more flavor and enjoyment from your coffee, stainless steel metal coffee filters will improve your overall quality of life and well-being.
Learn how to choose the right metal coffee filter and make perfect coffee every time
Are metal coffee filters safe?
If manufactured well, metal coffee filters are not only completely safe but they result in a higher level of purity than paper filters, with no chemical leaching whatsoever.
The problem is that most coffee makers use a standard stainless steel brew basket and a paper filter. It’s an easy way to make coffee but if you’re like me and are interested in learning about all things stainless steel then it might be time to reconsider!
The metal coffee filters you want to look for are acid, alkali, and corrosion-resistant. Regular paper filters have been linked to the leaching of chemicals into your brew, to say nothing of the taste they impart on your coffee. Metal coffee filters like the AMBER titanium-plated coffee filter here are a much safer option.
Metal coffee filters are often touted as a way to get better-tasting coffee. Reusable metal coffee filters don’t just boast a higher quality cup of coffee, they contain no plastic parts that can get dirty.
Metal coffee filters are great for your health
Is cholesterol removed from coffee using metal filters? A counter-intuitive way to fight heart disease.
Yes. Heating coffee grounds removes harmful cholesterol by 52% and nitrates by 25%. This is even more effective with a high-quality stainless steel metal filter.
It’s true that coffee can raise cholesterol, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can actually protect you from heart disease by boosting HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. What you do need to look out for is LDL (“bad”) cholesterol which can seep through and end up in your cup of coffee.
Tiny granules of coffee are small enough to slip through the holes of filters and create a hazier, richer cup of coffee. They settle to the bottom of the cup, leaving a note of sediment at the bottom. And while paper filters have a finer filter compared to metal filters, they also filter out too much and negatively affect the taste.
AMBER 304 stainless steel metal filters is a double-layer ultra-fine screen filter with anti-clogging. You can brew a cup of full flavor coffee that is pure, natural, and won’t let any sediments that contain bad cholesterol get through. In the end, the texture of your coffee is as smooth as milk, with a complex bold flavor.
The benefits of metal coffee filters over paper filters
When you order coffee at a diner or restaurant, do you ever wonder whether the coffee is made using a paper coffee filter or the stainless steel mesh version? The filter type can affect how your coffee ends up tasting.
As more and more information about capsaicin (an active component in chili peppers) and other compounds in coffee surfaces, there has been an increased interest in using a metal coffee filter. Metal filters prevent some of the bitter flavors that are found in regular coffee from ending up in your cup.
If you are unsatisfied with the taste of your coffee, more than likely, the problem is not your water.
Did you know that over 80% of coffee flavor comes from the bean itself? Unfortunately, the modern paper coffee filter does a poor job preserving the bean’s true flavor. That’s because paper allows a lot of what we call “coffee oils” to leach into our precious brew.
Reusable metal coffee filters have myriad benefits to achieve not only a delicious tasting cup of coffee but a healthy one too.
Metal coffee filters are:
- Durable
- Reusable (Environmentally friendly)
- Don’t damage your coffee maker
- Costs less than paper ones
- Easy to clean
- Have antibacterial properties
- Comes in a variety of sizes
- Produce less acidic coffee
- Keeps sediment out of your drink
Reusable metal coffee filters are a wonderful alternative to plastic or paper coffee filters.
In the spirit of saving the earth, you should be making the switch to reusable metal coffee filters.
Paper filters just don’t cut it.
Metal filters are reusable and sturdier than plastic. They aren’t just safe to use too, they’re environmentally friendly and can be used over and over again without having to constantly throw away paper filters in the trash.
How to use a metal coffee filter to make your perfect cup of coffee
How do you use a metal coffee filter?
For many years, coffee connoisseurs around the world have been fascinated by the simplicity of using mesh filter cones for brewing coffee. But you may be asking yourself, how does one go about using a metal coffee filter?
A pour-over cone, also known as a dripper or a filter cone, is a tube made of metal mesh attached to a container. The function of the cone is to provide support for the ground coffee while allowing water to slowly drip through the coffee into the container below.
Let’s brew some coffee!
A Step-By-Step Guide
A cup of coffee is essential, but many people choose to ignore the fundamentals.
Get your hands on the right ingredients and tools before you begin brewing some of the most delicious coffee you’ve ever put to your lips!
Start by assembling:
- Freshly roasted coffee
- AMBER Metal Mesh Coffee Filter [Insert product link]
- Hot water
- Coffee grinder
- Kitchen scale
Now, this is the way to make coffee.
- Best to start by weighing out around 6 tablespoons of coffee (32 grams) and then use a coffee grinder.
- Set the grinder to a medium-coarse setting.
- Next, place the metal coffee filter on top of a carafe (usually a glass that holds the liquid). Make sure it can hold at least 16oz (or more) of hot water.
- Start a timer that counts up.
- Slow and steady, pour the hot water over the bed of ground coffee. Just like watering soil in your home garden, evenly saturate the grounds. The blooming phase begins where CO2 is released from the coffee.
- Preceding the “break” phase (where the actual extraction takes place), un-extracted coffee oil is released into the water, creating that rich aroma that only truly fresh-roasted coffee can provide.
- Check your timer. After half a minute has gone by, continue to pour your hot water in slow circles by starting from the middle and working your way outward then back again towards the center.
- Continue to pour until around 544ml of water has been used. Adjust your pouring speed to match a target time of 1:45.
- After you’ve finished pouring, allow a minute or two for the coffee to drain into the carafe.
- Remove the filter and clean it out.
You can’t go wrong with stainless steel metal coffee filters for your coffeemaker
Using a metal coffee filter to brew coffee is the best way to experience its aroma and taste. With a filter, your home will smell like freshly roasted coffee beans and you will be able to enjoy every single drop of your cup.
Choosing the right kind of metal coffee filter doesn’t have to be a headache. AMBER Metal Mesh offers a wide selection of high-quality filters to brew your perfect cup of coffee.
