KOFFI ® DISC - Metal Filter for AeroPress - Reusable - Stainless Steel Ultra Fine Mesh Disk - for Better Tasting Coffee

Where do I start? I will start with the couple of negatives, then move onto the positives. Negatives. 1. The fitting of the disk into the device is very tight, you worry about twisting so hard might break the plastic, but it does twist and is very secure. In fact more secure than the paper disk which has the habit of not always fully engaging, leading to a mess. With the disc there is no doubt. 2' Once the coffee is made and you need to discard the grounds. Normally the whole lot is placed over the bin and ejected paper and all. Now you have to carefully lift the disc off, being careful not to lose it in the bin. Practice will improve this manoeuvre. 3. Cleaning. The disc rinsed under the tap, but a few smaller grounds get caught under the metal ring and gauze. You just need to make sure to get them all out. Positives. 1.I was not expecting this level of improvement of flavour, the quality of taste, the fullness, rounded deep flavours, the aroma, the sheer quality of taste is unbelievable. The aerppress made a good coffee using paper filter into the upper reaches of the best coffee I've ever tasted. This is as good as coffee made in the hideously expensive machine the owner of a local Italian restaurant went to Italy to bring home. I am going to get some of his blend to check the difference. 2. No longer having to try and get one paper disc and checking and rechecking it is secured properly. 3. Convenience, the metal disc can be stored fitted and ready for use when cleaned and dried properly. 4. Did I mention the flavour? Wow! I can't believe this is the same coffee, The taste is so different, deeper, more earthy. In fact i may even switch down to a more gentle blend as I am used to the paper filter altering the depth of flavour so much. I think that covers my initial thoughts on the filter. I am very impressed. I am delighted to have the metal filter now, it drives all thoughts of a posh expensive machine out of my thinking. It now provides the standard by which other coffee will be measured.

Perfect fit and filters well

I have been using this for the last 2 weeks. In terms of quality and feel, it’s a great product. Very well made and very fine mesh. In terms of taste, to be honest, the difference is very minimal. I would challenge somebody to take a blind taste test and consistently tell the difference. It still brews a fantastic cup no doubt, but much the same as the paper filters in my opinion. I will say that I have stopped using the paper filters altogether now as I get the same result with this only now I’m not wasting paper filters. It feels like I’m doing the planet good :). From a cleaning point of view, it is very easy to clean and there is never any sediment left behind in it. To clarify on the fit. This metal filter does not fit snugly into the Aeropress cap. There is a gap of at least 2mm all around, meaning if I pop the filter in and turn the cap upside down, the filter falls right out. Given that I use the inverted method, this means I have to place the filter on top of the opening of the Aeropress, then put the cap on over it. It’s no problem but just to be aware of this. The cleanup is obviously slightly more finicky as you have to carefully take the metal filter off before discarding the coffee puck. There is some coffee pressed into the filter, so it does require a run under the tap. As I said before it’s very easy to clean, somewhat satisfying actually, but again it’s something to bear in mind. Overall, I’m fairly happy with this product. I will continue to use it as I love the brew of an Aeropress and I can store this filter neatly inside the cap of the Aeropress when not in use.

Does it work? Yes. Is it good value? Depends how many paper filters you get through. Does it make the coffee taste better? Not sure. Firstly the filter fits fine. It's a little harder to twist the cap on the press on but I'm not getting any issues with leaks, etc so no problems there. In terms of value for money I think this would depend on how many paper filters you get through. I could buy almost two years worth of filters for what the metal disc costs so it needs to last at least that long to offer the same value. Time will tell! Now the important bit - taste. I tried a blind taste test on a friend, invert method, same coffee grind, same temperature and he could not taste any difference. He repeated the test for me and again I could not taste any significant difference. It was certainly no worse though and a little added bonus seems to be the presence of more crema when using the disc. It's not a massive amount but certainly more than the almost none I get when using paper filters. In short it makes coffee just as good, is easy to clean, gives a little crema and as long as it lasts two years is good value for money.

Excellent little filter, does a perfect job, very pleased

Not sure how this has received so many positive reviews as it simply doesn't work. Like others have pointed out it's too small and doesn't fit in the filter clip properly, it rattles around in there and so doesn't provide a proper seal. They recommend to only use the inverted method and the trouble with that is even trying to get the disc to stay in the filter clip when putting it on is a pain as when I first tried it fell out into the coffee on account of you know, not having been designed to actually fit. Once I got it on I went for the flip and a load of coffee went all over the kitchen counter...because the device doesn't fit. The coffee itself isn't the same you get from the paper filters, tastes more like it was brewed in a cafatiere (french press) which isn't what I want from my aeropress. Honestly surprised at the number of positive reviews as this product is a poor design that is absolutely not fit for purpose which is a shame as it's a nice idea. Avoid.

This metal filter is easy to clean and delivers a smooth, crisp brew, though the flavor differs from paper filters. Great for those who enjoy a fuller taste with more natural oils in their coffee.