Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I share the conclusion of a months-long filter paper experiment, and the answer might surprise you. I tested slow, medium, and fast filters across different coffees and roast levels, and what I discovered is that filter paper is probably the least important variable in the cup. No matter which filter I picked up, I found myself adjusting grind size and recipe on the fly, and the coffee still came out great. The specialty coffee industry pushes us to obsess over paper, but the honest truth I landed on is that we are adjusters. Adjusters do not need ten filters to brew good coffee.

You will also hear my practical recommendation for how many filter papers you actually need, which ones to pick if you want to cover the full spectrum, and why grind size remains one of the most powerful variables you can actually control. If you have ever wondered whether the right filter paper is what is standing between you and a better cup, this episode will give you a clear and direct answer.

Support the show

For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.com

For tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans