ALTURA The DISC: Premium Filter for AeroPress Coffee Makers + eBOOK with Recipes, Tips, and More – Stainless Steel, Washable & Reusable.

To echo what other reviewers have said, this filter does its job and does it really well. It lets oils pass through and allows for a very full, flavorful cup of coffee as a result. The Altura Disc utilizes essentially the same design as the mainstream "disc"-style metal filters with microperforations, but at a price point a few bucks cheaper and without a noticeable difference in quality. With care, it will definitely last a good while, just like any other metal filter. The coffee the Aeropress produces with this filter is definitely a bit bolder, noticeably fuller bodied and much more oil-driven than with the standard paper filters which absorb most of said oils. I brewed two cups using the Altura and the paper filters with the exact same process side-by-side and on appearance alone, I honestly couldn't believe they were both brewed with the same device. The cup from the paper filter was light, crisp and clear. With the Altura, think French press without the sludge--translucent-to-opaque with a big, robust and rounded feel. Both cups tasted great, just different... definitely a matter of personal preference. This filter, seemingly like most metal filters, will let a tiny bit of ultra-fine sediment through with a stronger plunge. I've been impressed by how little gets through overall, but something to consider if you are sensitive to even the slightest sediment in the bottom of your cup. It personally doesn't bug me, and even with a slight bit of sediment, a cup of Disc Aeropress is still way, way cleaner than a cup of French press. A more coarse grind size can definitely help minimize this phenomenon. I was wondering how seamlessly the Altura would work with inverted brewing, since I usually wet the paper filters before pressing and they stick to the inside of the filter cap. Turns out, it works great: place the Disc on top of the chamber, attach the filter cap over the filter, flip, and press. Pressing with this filter takes a little more oomph than with a paper filter, but it's not dramatically different. Clean-up takes a few more seconds than discarding the paper with the grounds, but it's still a breeze. Not throwing away a ton of paper is definitely a nice plus. In terms of customer service, Altura reached out with an Aeropress how-to e-book when my order shipped, which I thought was a nice touch. They also back this filter with a lifetime warranty. Overall, if you're looking to preserve and retain all of the wonderful oils from your coffee while avoiding methods that produce a ton of sediment in the final product, pairing this Altura filter with the Aeropress is a pretty perfect option. It won't entirely replace my paper filters since I occasionally want something light and super-clean, but it really opens up the possibilities of what you can brew up with an Aeropress. I've already used it a lot and I'm looking forward to using it a lot more.

It was difficult to find the product specs as most just give the details of the packaging. This filter measures 65mm in diameter which makes it compatible with other “press” style makers. Quality and build are fantastic and this gold version is a nice touch of class. Does the gold make.a better cup of coffee? I’ll leave that to the pros and affectionatos to decide. For my taste, this reusable filter does a terrific job at filtering and allowing the additional flavours of the roast, which tend to get removed when using paper. Easy to maintain and cleans up in a snap. I expect this to possibly out live the coffee press itself!

This works a treat and well worth the £8.99 I paid for it. It's a thin sliver of perforated stainless steel that fits perfectly. I would never go back to paper now as it works perfectly with different coffees and grinds. Consistency is the key and I find the results much more so than the paper option. It creates less mess and does not leak until you are ready to plunge. Another bonus is that it is very compact and means I don't have to carry spare papers when on the go with my Aeropress.

Habe dieses Produkt 3 Tage im Einsatz und ich will es nicht mehr missen. Passt perfekt in den Aero Press. Meinen Kaffee mahle ich mit einer alten Handkaffeemühle. Den Mahlgrad würde ich als Mittel bezeichnen. Damit verstopft der Filter überhaupt nicht. Die Poren sind so fein, da würde ich sogar behaupten, dass auch der feingemahlene Kaffee auch nicht die Poren verstopfen würde. Und wenn, dann ist ganz leicht auszuwaschen. Und geschmacklich schmeckt der Kaffee durch diesen Filter noch einen Tick besser, als mit den Papierfiltern. Alles in einem, absolute Kaufempfehlung.

Me gustó mucho. Hice un café con molienda mediana y me salio una taza bastante limpia, con un sabor cercano al que obtengo con filtros de papel. Antes tenía el original de aeropress, pero no me gustó mucho, éste me parece que brinda un sabor muy superior.