I like to tinker. For devoted readers of this blog, you already know that my first roaster was home made. Since going pro, I have been developing a custom-made filter that I think allows more flavor oils to come through in the cup. Working over the past two years with several different manufactures, I have developed a filter made from food-grade nylon mesh that combines the best elements of a pour-over and French press and produces a rich, full flavor profile, considerable brightness and little or no sediment in the cup. So far, I have been very pleased with the results, a reusable filter that allows one cup brewing and preserves the inherent complexities of the coffee.
Hand poured coffee overcomes the limitations of automatic coffee makers and our custom-made filters allow more of the flavorful coffee oils to come through in the cup without increasing the amount of fine coffee particles in the cup.
