Bamboo and abaca (also known as Manila hemp) have the longest fibres of all of the common raw materials used to manufacture filter paper, and are consequently more porous (meaning more oils make their way into your cup). In contrast, eucalyptus pulp has the shortest fibres, and is the least porous of all the pulps used to manufacture filter paper.

Making sure your filters fit your brewing device should be a priority when making your choice. There are two main styles of pour over brewers – conical and flat bottom – and each have their own unique characteristics that affect extraction. We accept all of the major credit and debit cards. Your transactions and personal data will be held in a PCIDSS accredited system using secure encryption technologies. In contrast, loose-knit paper filters are easier to use because the drawdown is faster, but the end result means less clarity and vibrancy in the cup.While there is no research to suggest there is a difference in flavour between oxygen and chlorine-bleached filters, studies do indicate notable differences between unbleached papers and those bleached with oxygen. Most importantly, unbleached filters tend to give the final cup a “papery” flavour and aroma.

Thinner papers also should be used with coarser coffees and lighter roasts, but brew time should be extended. Hiro explains: “[It’s] harder [for coarser grinds and lighter roasts] to [dissolve], so they usually have a longer brew [time]”. will have MOQ requests. The box is 1000pc and the polybag is 20000pc, these need to be made for one time, but can be used separately.Earlier this year, our Quality Control Coordinator travelled to Nicaragua on a sourcing trip to meet our Direct Trade partners, the Mierisch Family. Read More Pale brown in colour, these unbleached Melitta coffee filters are made from FSC-certified paper, and are 100% biodegradable – you can even throw them on your garden compost heap. When pre-wetting his filter, Hiro uses a spoon to press the paper down into the dripper – this, he says, helps it to fit snugly into the brewing chamber.