Filter coffee can taste smooth and chocolaty, clear and floral, or intensely fruity. At Schön Kaffee, you will find carefully selected specialty coffees from different growing regions that are individually roasted and suitable for manual drippers, drip coffee machines, AeroPress, Chemex, French press, and other brewing methods.
Which filter coffee is right for you?
Determining which filter coffee is right for you depends primarily on your personal taste. If you prefer a classic and balanced coffee, chocolaty and nutty flavor profiles are a good starting point. These coffees often have a round body, pleasant sweetness, and rather restrained acidity.
If you enjoy discovering new aromas, fruity or floral filter coffees might be a better fit. Depending on their origin and processing, they can, for example, be reminiscent of berries, citrus fruits, stone fruits, or flowers. Particularly light roasts often bring out the individual characteristics of the coffee very clearly.
You can filter our filter coffees by origin, taste, roast level, body, acidity, sweetness, and processing. This allows you to quickly find coffees that suit your preferences, even without in-depth prior knowledge.
Origin and processing shape the taste
The taste of a filter coffee does not just originate in the roastery. Altitude, soil, climate, variety, harvest, and processing have a major influence on which aromas are perceptible in the cup later on.
With washed processing, the fruit flesh is largely removed from the coffee bean before drying. These coffees often taste particularly clear and precise.
With a "natural" process, by contrast, the coffee cherry dries together with the bean. This can result in more intense fruit aromas and a fuller mouthfeel. "Honey"-processed coffees often sit between these two methods in terms of taste, while anaerobic processing can produce particularly intense and sometimes unusual aromas.
Since many other factors play a role alongside processing, you will always find the specific flavor profile directly with each coffee.
Filter coffee for manual drippers, AeroPress, and more.
With the brewing method, you can influence which characteristics of a coffee come to the fore.
Using a manual dripper or V60 usually produces clear and finely structured coffees. This method is particularly suitable if you want to discover fruity, floral, or complex aromas. A Chemex also creates a very clear result, but often has a slightly lighter mouthfeel due to its thicker paper filters.
The AeroPress offers you a lot of freedom regarding grind, temperature, and brew time. Depending on the recipe, you can prepare both light and stronger coffees with it. In a French press, more coffee oils remain in the cup, which usually makes the coffee taste fuller and more full-bodied.
A classic filter coffee machine is particularly well-suited for uncomplicated and consistent preparation of larger quantities. The key factors here are fresh beans, the right grind, and a balanced ratio of coffee to water.
If you would like to delve deeper into the subject, you will find further information on preparation in our article on the world of filter coffee.
Light roast and individual roast profiles
Filter coffee is often roasted lighter than classic espresso. As a result, there are fewer intense roasted aromas, and the natural characteristics of the bean remain more clearly perceptible. However, a light roast level does not automatically mean that every coffee tastes particularly acidic. Origin, variety, processing, and preparation also influence the result.
At Schön Kaffee, every coffee receives its own roast profile, which is tailored to its individual characteristics. Our goal is to bring out the existing aromas and create a clear, balanced, and characterful filter coffee.
You can find further insights on our page about the roast profiles of our coffees.
Transparent specialty coffee from Schön Kaffee
We don't just want to know how a coffee tastes, but also where it comes from and who grew it. That is why we rely on traceable supply chains, transparent trade, and long-term relationships with our producers and partners.
On the individual product pages, you can learn more about the origin, processing, and flavor characteristics of each coffee. Further background information on our purchasing and the producers can be found on our page on the topic of transparency.
Order whole beans or ground filter coffee?
You get the best aroma if you order your filter coffee as whole beans and grind them just before preparation. As soon as coffee is ground, its surface area increases and the contained aromas dissipate more quickly.
The appropriate grind depends on your brewing method. A medium grind is usually used for a manual dripper. For the French press, the coffee grounds can be coarser, while different settings are possible for the AeroPress depending on the recipe.
If you don't own your own coffee grinder, you can select an appropriate grind for many of our coffees.
Would you like to compare different flavors first? Our tasting setsoffer you an easy way to get to know several filter coffees and find your favorite.
Frequently asked questions about filter coffee
Which coffee beans are suitable for filter coffee?
Basically, different coffees can be prepared as filter coffee. Roast profiles that have been tailored to this brewing method are particularly well-suited. Depending on your preference, you can choose between classic chocolaty coffees and lighter, fruity, or floral specialty coffees.
How much coffee do I need for filter coffee?
A good starting point is approximately 60 grams of coffee per liter of water. For 500 milliliters of water, you can start with about 30 grams of coffee accordingly. You can then adjust the amount to your personal taste and the respective bean.
Which grind is right for filter coffee?
A medium grind is usually suitable for manual drippers and filter coffee machines. For the French press, the coffee should be ground more coarsely. If the water runs through too quickly and the coffee tastes thin or sour, a finer grind can help. If it tastes bitter or dry, it may have been ground too finely.
Can I prepare filter coffee in the French press?
Yes, filter coffee is very well-suited for the French press. Since the metal filter does not fully filter out the natural coffee oils, a fuller mouthfeel is created than with preparation using a paper filter.
Can I use espresso beans as filter coffee?
Basically, you can also prepare an espresso roast as filter coffee. Due to the different roast profile, the result usually tastes stronger and more like roasted aromas. If you are looking for clear, fruity, or floral aromas, our roasts specially developed for filter coffee are generally the more suitable choice.
