Filter coffee: single origin and blends

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Filter coffee is not only one of the most popular beverages in the world, but also one of the most complex. From buying the right filter coffee to choosing the right water and the optimal grind size to the brewing temperature, you yourself determine how your cup will taste in the end. We give you tips on everything from purchasing to brewing, so that your next filter coffee tastes (even) better.

Tip 1: Buy the best filter coffee

Coffee has twice as many flavours as wine – and the most spectacular ones await you in the world of premium coffee! All filter coffees that you can order online from us have been rated by independent experts with a cup score of over 80 due to their particularly high quality and can therefore be called speciality coffees. In our Berlin roastery, we roast our various coffees fresh every day using a gentle drum roasting process, whereby the roasting process has been individually adapted to each bean in order to bring out the natural aromas to their fullest.

Tip 2: Grind fresh with the right grind size

We recommend that you always grind your coffee beans fresh, as this allows them to retain their aroma better. The grind size should be adjusted to suit the type of coffee maker you have.

• Aeropress: Fine to medium
• Hand filter / V60: Medium
• Chemex: Medium
• Filter coffee machine: Medium
• French press: Medium to coarse

Tip 3: The right water temperature

Coffee should not be brewed too hot, otherwise it will taste bitter. If it is brewed too cold, it will taste unpleasantly sour. That is why there are recommendations for the optimal temperature for different coffee makers. To ensure that the water temperature is correct, we recommend using a kettle with a temperature display.

• Aeropress: 90°C
• Hand filter / V60: 96°C
• Chemex: 96°C
• Filter coffee machine: 95°C
• French press: 96°C

We also recommend filtering your water. As filter coffee consists of 98% water, the taste of your water has a strong influence on the taste of your coffee.

Tip 4: The correct brewing time

There are also guidelines for the duration of the brewing process, depending on the coffee maker, which you can use as a guide. A significantly shorter or longer extraction time may be a sign that your coffee powder is too coarse or too finely ground.

Aeropress: 1:30 min

Hand filter / V60: 3-4 min

Chemex: 4-5 min

Filter coffee machine: 4-5 min

French press: 4 min

The right coffee for your coffee maker

There are numerous preparation methods to choose from, each of which can bring out different characteristics of the coffee bean to varying degrees. We provide you with an overview of which coffee and which preparation method best suits your taste.

The filter coffee machine

The advantages of a filter coffee machine such as the Moccamaster KGB Select are obvious: minimal manual effort and consistent results mean that even if you're half asleep, you can't go wrong. On the other hand, apart from the grind size, there is little influence on the brewing process.

Which coffee for the filter coffee machine?
The filter coffee machine is an all-rounder, which is why we can recommend our entire portfolio.

Hand filters and Chemex

If you particularly enjoy filter coffee with a lighter body and a clear emphasis on natural flavours, then a hand filter such as the Hario V60 or a Chemex is the right brewing method for you. The paper filters used in these two brewers prevent coffee oils from finding their way into your cup, allowing the flavours to come through beautifully.

Which coffee is best for hand filters and Chemex?
Coffees with complex aromas that have been light to medium roasted are particularly well suited to these preparation methods.

Aeropress

The special thing about the Aeropress and Aeropress Go is the complete freedom they offer when brewing: you can adjust the temperature and duration of preparation as you wish, allowing you to adapt your recipes to the individual characteristics of different coffees. What's more, it is virtually unbreakable, making it the perfect travel companion.

Which coffee for the Aeropress?
With the right recipe, all coffees are suitable for the Aeropress, from the strong and low-acid Toleyo to the fruity Rungeto.

French Press

As this is a full immersion method and the filter does not filter out the oils in the coffee, the French Press produces a coffee with a particularly full body and a more intense mouthfeel than, for example, the Chemex or hand filter. This makes it the right choice for anyone who appreciates strong coffee rather than subtle acidity.

Which coffee is best for the French Press?
The French Press is particularly good at bringing out the flavour of medium to dark roasted coffees with less acidity. We prefer to prepare our Buna Dimaa, Toleyo, Karibu and Cerrado in a French Press.