Triple Layer Stainless Steel Pour Over Coffee Dripper, 2-4 Cup, Silver, 1 Count

I have had a number of metal filter over the years, and they were universally a waste of money. When I saw this one and I had to try it out of curiosity. Finally, one that works and will last. Unlike the old single layer etched metal and plastic that allowed the grounds and the water to flow through far too rapidly and created a weak sludgy brew, this filter element is an extremely fine screen. The screen does a good job of filtering the sediment and the inner and out etched layers protect the screen. I have a good burr grinder and can adjust the soak time by adjusting the grind. Coarser to drain faster, finer to drain more slowly. I suspect that if you have a blade type grinder, the dust they produce could clog the screen. This might explain the problems some people are having. For me, I get a nearly perfectly clean brew with soak times similar to paper filters. The result is very good coffee. An important tip: Do not try to clean the filter by running water into the cone and brushing. Instead run or spray water on the outside with the brim facing down. It will be clean in seconds with virtually no effort except rinsing the sink. The cup top base works with any normal mug or thermos. I made a more stable base for my particular thermos in the photo, but it was not really needed. The construction is perfect. The cup to base is solid and easy to take on and off. All materials seem first rate, and the 3-layer construction should keep the filter screen intact forever for any normal use. To give an idea of the fineness of the screen, I included a photo the lines on the ruler are millimeters.

Excellent product, finally no more paper taste

I own several coffee-drip/pour-over strainers; however, this strainer is, by far, the best one. It is well-constructed, it somewhat quickly and effectively strains my coffee, leaving no coffee grinds and very little sediments, and is easy to clean. It simply detaches from the bottom, for easy cleaning, and, I’m assuming, if you’d prefer, for use without the base, but it reattaches just as easily, as well. Note: The strainer will strain coffee slowly or quickly, depending on the coffee grounds. From my experience with several strainers, including this one, coffee will strain quickly with the initial pour, but will strain slower as the coffee grounds become completely wet and cements to the sides of the strainer. This seems almost unavoidable. I am extremely happy with this strainer and highly recommend it to other coffee lovers.

Seriously, my fav coffee filter ever! I am a coffee fanatic and own lots. This one is the best hands down. Bcuz it comes apart for two in one uses. Bcuz it doesn’t let anyyyyy grounds thru and bcuz it drains pretty fast too! I absolutely ADORE this reusable filter! The design is superb. If you take it off the base it’s got the little lip/handle part which is what I really bought this for. (My old one was great but left my fingers burned each time as the handle part was too short.. and it left some coffee dregs from filtering also..) This one doesn’t do that! My old one did clean out a tad easier but this one is ez also if you do it after use and I use the little included brush and love it! Just a really solidly designed & well-built product. Not rickety, just very well built, solid, fast, and extremely useful product that I totally love and actually, I may just end up getting another (just in case this one EVER breaks), cuz it’s THAT Amazing! I am so glad I decided on this one. The snap apart feature is awesome and sturdy also for if I want to use it in a carafe instead of on top of my coffee cup. I do believe that this one will last for the long run. (As in for Many Years hopefully.)

The double-walled mesh traps the coffee grounds so well that it forms an impermeable barrier through which liquid cannot reasonably pass. Excellent if you need just 3oz of coffee. You're in for a wait if you want anything longer that that.