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Filter Coffee Beans

Filter coffee focuses on clarity, balance, and flavour definition. Rather than intensity or weight, these coffees are chosen to highlight origin character, sweetness, and aroma when brewed more slowly.

Filter coffee is known for its smooth, balanced flavour and easy-drinking character. These coffees are selected to work particularly well in filter coffee machines, producing a clean and consistent cup., offering a clean, well-structured cup that’s ideal for everyday drinking or taking a little more time to enjoy. 100% Arabica and roasted to order. 

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What Makes a Coffee Suitable for Filter Coffee Machines?

Coffees suited to filter coffee machines are chosen for balance and smoothness rather than intensity. Roast levels are typically medium to medium-dark, allowing flavours to develop clearly during longer, gentler extraction.

The aim is consistency and clarity in the cup — a clean-tasting coffee that highlights flavour without becoming heavy or overpowering.

Melitta AromaFresh II Pro Grind & Brew Filter Coffee Machine

Filter Coffee Brewing Style

Filter coffee machines brew coffee by passing hot water slowly through ground coffee using gravity rather than pressure. This brewing style produces a lighter-bodied cup with well-defined flavours and a clean finish.

If you’re looking specifically for coffees suited to hand-brewing methods such as V60 or Chemex, you may prefer our pour-over coffee collection.

Frequently Asked Questions about Filter Coffee Beans

What is filter coffee?

Filter coffee is brewed by allowing hot water to pass through ground coffee using gravity rather than pressure. This produces a smooth, lighter-bodied cup with clear flavour definition.

Are filter coffee beans different from espresso beans?

Often, yes. Filter coffees are typically roasted to emphasise balance and clarity, while espresso roasts are developed for body and intensity. Some coffees can work across methods, but these are selected with filter brewing in mind.

Can I use these coffees in any filter coffee machine?

Yes. All coffees in this collection are selected to perform well in automatic filter coffee machines. Grind size and recipe can be adjusted to suit your specific machine and taste preferences.

What roast level is best for filter coffee machines?

Medium to medium-dark roasts are commonly used for filter brewing, as they help preserve clarity and flavour definition during longer extraction. Roast preference is personal, and some people enjoy slightly darker profiles for filter as well.

How fresh should filter coffee be?

Freshness plays a big role in flavour and aroma. Filter coffee can taste flat or muted if beans are stale. All our coffees are roasted to order so they can be enjoyed at their best.

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