Set of 3 Pro Reusable Filters for AeroPress Coffee Maker - FINE, ULTRA-FINE and MESH - Premium Stainless Steel - Brewing Guide Included

Generally I would only review an item if it is really good or terrible. Happy to report that this item is brilliant.The 3 filters of different hole size provide versatility buy honestly in the 6 months I have owned this product I have only had the need to use the coarse. The filter still looks like new!Just as easy to use as the paper versions. I note the reviews stating they are harder to use than dumping both the coffee grounds and filter paper in the bin but that is nonsense. You simply take the aeropress plastic cover off, slide the metal filter off and plunge the grounds in the bin. Quick wash of the cover and filter and you are done.Not had any problems with the holes becoming blocked.There is the added benefit of not having to worry about running out of papers and reducing waste.The described brewing method is also in my opinion superior to what I was originally doing with the aeropress, providing a much stronger coffee. You brew with the aeropress inverted and slip the metal filter on top before attaching the cover. This allows you to brew for longer without your coffee escaping through the normal paper. I guess you could do this with the papers although as it is not rigid I think it would be more of a struggle.

These filters allow more of the coffee oils to pass through than the paper filters, giving it more of a full bodied, smooth espresso flavour. In my hands the paper filters give more of a 'pour-over' flavour - while these metal filters mimic espresso. I'm very please with the result. For the fine grind I use (and grind is all important) and also Aldi's 'Italian espresso' ground coffee works well. In my hands the mesh gives the best flavour ie most oil and a semi creme effect. I've not experience any residual solids passing through - maybe a tinyesest amout that is quite drinkable. I suspect I'm getting an even grind with little dust from a sage grinder and also pre-ground from Aldi. Its the closes to a shop bought espresso in the home. For a strong espressso is use 18 to 22g of fine ground coffee, add 50g of, off-the -boil water, and stir for 30 seconds then top up to between 65 and 90g of water in total, depending on strength I'm after. Very important to wipe any remains off the top of the aeropress ( or it will leak) place the mesh onto the press, then the grill plate and twist into place. Place a warm cup on top and then invert at 1.5 minutes and press hard to get as much pressure on the cake. Sometimes some coffee comes out the gap between mesh and grill but mostly it flows well. Set to one side by the sink to cool. After drinking the coffee, clean-up, lift the cool mesh of the coffee bed, wash under the tap, and then squeeze the coffee into the bin in the normal way. I've been very pleased with the results.I'm sure the mixed results reported earlier are due to peculiarities with grinding and getting irregular grounds. This method works best with the inverted method, the normal (aeropress instructions) method allows too much water to flow through the filter before its brewed. I found grounds stuck in the holes of the fine and ultra-fine filter and there seemed to be less oil flowing through with these filters, in my hands the mesh made the fullest cup of coffee. Best I've had at home from any espresso machine I've tried.

The thing about the simplicity of the Aeropress is that you become obsessed with all the tweets to improve a very good cup of coffee.This one a set of three stainless steel filters, gives an excellent result. So far I have only used the coarsest filter.

Didn't purchase for aeropress as I don't have one! and no intention of purchasing one, I like my coffee hot not tepid.Instead purchased for use in a so called "six cup" stove-top coffee peculator/ espresso, which makes only a small mug, but now it makes it without a load of "sludge" in it.So far I have only tried the "fine" filter, I have yet to try the "extra fine" and the mesh filters. Note that the filter is also very easy to clean, I just gently rub it over with a sponge and it's done.This fits the coffee maker perfectly and is used as a second filter.This filter has really improved the flavor of the coffee, as the coffee is hot and can't be drunk straight away, not having the sludge in it stops it getting bitter, and like I wrote above I've yet to try the other two filters.Absolute bargain for three good quality filters.

I have used paper aeropress filters for years now but this is certainly a much easier and more eco-friendly option. Filters are easy to use and clean, and I like the mesh one best. Another funny little thing to note is they do stick to the black filter cap like the paper ones do with a little water so easy to put the cap on (silly little thing I was wondering about) because they are so thin. The only improvements I would ask for is if they could provide a little filter disc case to put this in as I'm worried they'll get lost, and also I was sent to ultra-fine and one mesh instead of one of each but I don't mind at all as I probably wouldn't have used the fine.

When I initially got these, I went straight for the mesh filter, which handles finely ground coffee perfectly.. Then I obtained some “Bird and Wild” coffee for the RSPB great birdwatch. When I came to try this, the water sluiced through the mesh, leaving a weak brew.I had an initial grumble, but then remembered there were two other filter sizes. Counterintuitively, the coarser filters stopped the sluicing (I’m assuming it’s because the larger holes trap the larger particulates, forming part of the filtering).Mystery solved! Coarse filters for coarse grinds, fine mesh for very fine grinds (I tend to drink lavazza, which is very finely ground).I’ve now had hundreds of mugs from these filters, and no sign of wear or degrading, and no damage to the aeropress either.The saving on paper is admittedly minor, but they’re great filters that give you the flexibility to get the best out of your coffee when used well.