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There are two standard sizes of AeroPress filters. Regular and large. The larger one fits the standard-size AeroPress coffee filter, while the smaller one is for a finer grind.

And, as is often the case, perhaps it is not a matter of either/or. Both have pros and cons and an increasing number of Aeropress die-hards now tend to experiment with both. The magic of the Aeropress is its versatility as a coffee brewer, and having both metal and paper filters only increases that flexibility. Both types can produce delicious coffee simply with different flavor notes accented. So if money is not an issue and you want the best, then you may as well buy both. Buying the cheapest filter will rarely work in your favor, and sometimes the best one is the most expensive. But that also means a lot of coffee particles and rather concerning coffee oils like diterpenes are more likely to slip through the filters into your cup of Joe. The fact that you have the inclination to spend your precious time reading an article about Aeropress filters of all things, says something very important about you. It says you have made that all important transition from the convenience of cheap instant coffee (shudder!) to the art of real coffee brewing.

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The flavor profile of your coffee will be affected by filter material, and in this case, size definitely matters. Porosity for the Perfect Pour If you do come down on the paper filter side and especially if you use a standard Aeropress paper filter, then here are a few tips on how to optimize your filter’s potential. The answer is all down to channelling. Those dry and bitter flavours are due to tannins and other large molecules, which can only dissolve in areas of extremely high localised extraction — in other words along the path of a channel. Over to Professor Steven Abbott to explain why this is:

Ben tells me that no matter which coffee you use, particle size distribution will inevitably have an effect on body and taste. This term refers to the variance in size of ground coffee particles, including the volume of “boulders” (larger-sized particles) and “fines” (smaller-sized particles). The effects of grind size AeroPress paper filters will give you a nice, clean cup of coffee with very little sediment if there’s any at all.Paper filters are environmentally safe and biodegradable, so they are a good option for people who are concerned about the environment. Without one, the device simply wouldn’t function, and trying to use it sans-filter would essentially turn the AeroPress into an open tube that dumps coffee grinds and hot water into your cup. Ultimately, to achieve a more uniform particle size distribution, you need to invest in a high-quality grinder. However, when brewing with a metal filter, it is often preferable to have a slightly broader particle size distribution so that you can highlight different aspects of a coffee.

This is especially the case with the o2 filters, which is understandable as the 30-micron hole size is even smaller than the diameter of a strand of human hair! Ben shares his current favourite recipe for brewing espresso-style beverages with the AeroPress below. He uses Olympia Coffee’s medium-dark roasted Morning Sun coffee, which currently uses beans sourced from Los Milagros Organic in Chiapas, Mexico. The versatility of the AeroPress means that you can prepare a variety of different drinks with it, including espresso-style beverages.If you’re a newbie to making coffee in an AeroPress, you may be wondering why you need to use filters in the first place. “Aren’t coffee filters for old-school coffee makers?” Ben says that between brewing coffees, he rinses his metal AeroPress filter with hot water. He adds that once a week, he soaks the metal filter in water with a small amount of espresso machine cleaning powder. He explains that this helps to remove any buildups of oil or sediment. Changing grind size and brew time These filters are also amazing at highlighting brighter floral notes of the coffee beans, especially when you’re using lighter roasts. Your journey so far has probably looked something like this. Maybe you had a coffee at a friends house, but it was unlike any other coffee you had had before. And it opened your eyes to the world of specialty coffee. And you started dipping your toes into this unexplored ocean. Maybe you got a burr coffee grinder, maybe you bought a pour over or Moka Pot. And you came to love not simply the taste but the very process of brewing coffee.

Health-wise, they can also effectively remove concentrations of diterpenes phytochemicals in coffee that can affect your ability to control your cholesterol levels.

A popular product is likely to be highly recommended. If a review doesn’t mention a problem, it may be worth ignoring. A metal AeroPress filter allows more volatile oils from the coffee bean through, which means the coffee flavor tends to be bolder and deeper with a heavier body and mouthfeel.