Anyone tried this thing before? Just came across it, and wondering if this works for my classic Moccamaster machine, for standard black coffee. Looks and seems like a promising product!
URL to Item: https://www.kaffebox.no/product/coffeesock-v60-style-reusable-cloth-coffee-filter/?attribute_pa_size=03-4-6-cups
Description:
CoffeeSock offers a superior and eco-friendly alternative to traditional paper filters with their reusable Hario v60 filters. Made from organic, sustainably harvested cotton, these filters provide better flavor and a more reliable brew at a lower cost than single-use paper filters. Each set of 2 filters lasts for at least a year, and are easy to use and maintain. Simply rinse the filter after use and let it dry before the next use. The filters are also zero-waste and compostable once they are no longer useful. CoffeeSock filters are available for a variety of coffee brewing methods and are made in the USA. Upgrade your coffee experience with CoffeeSock today.
I tried one for a bit, it was difficult to keep clean. James Hoffman has a video on these, I recommend checking it out.
I definitely started freezing mine after watching a while back, I still usually use paper but cloth is a nice change sometimes
oh damn, yeah i totally should have checked for that. Thanks :)
That is the worst, most appalling name for that device.
Haha yeah it’s not the best 😅
The tag line is even worse.
Coffee sock: ask any teen boy how easy it is to clean.
I think coffee underwear might be worse
I use something similar that I bought in Taiwan as a backup to paper filters, since I am often traveling and can’t always find v60-style filters. Some thoughts:
- It can be annoying to clean
- When I want more than a rinse, I wash it extra by boiling it in tea; that seems to work well.
- It does have a bit of a different flavor compared to paper. As a light-roast drinker who grinds with a Timemore C3, I prefer paper for taste. In the James Hoffman vid other people linked, he describes it as “extra richness and body” for light roasts, but I kinda describe it more as “clouding some of the bite and clarity”. It’s definitely still quite good, and I still prefer the cloth over French press.
- I do find it quite convenient for my use as a backup to paper filters in my “ultra-portable” setup.
Pictured here with small *PAT Tetradrip. A proper v60 is 100% better taste than the Tetradrip; but it’s a really convenient foldy-size.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Is it possible to clean in the dishwasher at all you think?
I don’t ever use a dishwasher, so I have no idea what works in those things 😂
Would probably be fine with just a quick rinse after use
the result of that will be having all the gunk in your coffee filter instead of the one in the dishwasher haha
I have one, it’s okay if you’re super diligent at keeping it clean and washing it out right after use.
I never use it anymore because the paper filters are more convenient.
The paper filters make wonderful compost bombs for me lol.
I’m currently using a pair of them for pour-over in a Hario V60. As others have mentioned, they do taste differently than paper filters. I rinse them thoroughly after each use, then hang just inside a sunny window to dry quickly. I also alternate each day between the two that I have, so that each one has an extra day to stay dry. Doing this while boiling them once a month or so keeps them well cleaned, no odors or odd tastes. However, you do end up using a decent amount of water over time to keep them clean; it’s unclear if saving a year’s worth (how long two CoffeeSocks last according to the manufacturer) of paper filters is worth the extra water consumption. I’m thinking of switching to paper myself, and keeping these as a backup.
I have one just like this but larger and made to close entirely for coldbrew.
Me too! I wound up switching over to a pitcher with a built in metal mesh filter though. If I ever need to make a double batch or something though, I’ve still got it.
I considered one of those but worried it wouldn’t be fine enough. Do you find you have issues with grounds in the brew?
Nope. Only if I overfill, then some gets in the cap.
So my issue with this is the amount of water you need to use to clean it. Paper is compostable and bio-degradable.
Have you seen paper made? There is a reason paper mills are usually on rivers.
I would imagine it’s not much if you can just toss it in with your normal laundry. Most of the time it’s just a quick rinse anyway. Many people have no way to compost either.
True, but I drink coffee daily and only do laundry every week or even two weeks some times. So although that may work for some, it would not work for me.
Holds too many old bad odors and oils. Use a metal screen filter or Viet Phin or French Press or moka pot if you want avoid paper filters
I’ve had this but larger for making batches of cold brew. Loved it, but like someone else mentioned, cleaning it and rinsing it out was slightly annoying.
Tagging and commenting because I’ll interested as well. I haven’t tried this, but I’m curious about others experience with it.
Fwiw, I’m mostly an Aeropress user - mostly because I prefer the flavor, but partially because it works perfectly well with metal filters…
I used to use a reusable gold filter and it worked fine, but the main issue was having to rinse it out every time.
I imagine these would be similar, but harder to rinse because they’re non-rigid.
Rigid filter works great. I only use paper filters if I am bored and want to use the aeropress.
I’ve used a larger version for cold brew in the past and it worked well. It was a bit annoying to clean out but cold brew batches arent every morning so it was fine.
My preference is now an aeropress with a fabric filter. I use this above a metal filter with the Prismo attachment (metal to stop the fabric clogging the valve). The fabric circle is small enough to be easy to clean, freeze and thaw. I usually only rinse it (much easier with a small flat disk) before chucking it in the freezer but I use Cafitza to clean it every few months to remove any built up oils (just gotta give it a few soaks in boiling water afterwards to ensure its not holding on to the cleaning agent!).
Try Vietnames Phin
If it works anything like the ones some of us use in Puerto Rico it should work well! Cloth coffee filters have been a thing for a while and they’re good at making a strong brew while not requiring a disposable filter. This one tends to lead to muddier coffee but the one you have seems really good and probably filters better. https://www.puertoricocoffeeshop.com/cgi-bin/sc/ss_mb.cgi?storeid=*12d6fca48aa205759c40f5&ss_parm=Abc48d00a6c374ae8bbf4c58167029831
Some things are better left single use. Hot water pour over to clean the filter then add the grind.
