Reusable Filter Set by Slimm Filter - 3 Piece, Stainless Steel Metal - Mesh, Fine, Ultra-Fine Metal Filter For AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker - Brew Barista-Grade Coffee At Home

Very pleased. I can't speak for making coffee the "regular" way; I've always made my Aeropress coffee using the inverted method (the regular way is too weak for my taste). This is a perfect replacement for paper filters. It's also a bargain price compared to the name-brand ones. The coffee is delicious, and no grounds get through.The only issue is that my husband still prefers the paper filters, and he's been known to pop my metal filter right into the compost when cleaning the tube. Keep an eye on your spouse and you should be fine :)

Works as intended. No issues yet.

Get grounds sediment with use versus paper.

Works great for straining erb from infused butter or oil . I'm guessing it work as well for coffee.

I've been using the Aero Press for about a year with the paper filters it came with. Now that they are almost gone, I decided to buy a reusable filter. I read many reviews and based on them two of the best filters seemed to be the Slimm Filter and the Coffee Nebula. I decided to buy both and do a side by side comparison. They are very different but both earn a 5 star rating from me. Hopefully I can articulate the differences for the buyer so they can make an informed decision.First, a word about how I make coffee and why, which has a relevance to the first point of differentiation, coffee sludge at the bottom of the mug. I heard the inventor of the Aero Press give a talk about making coffee. Basically, as long as you have clean equipment and water, the next most crucial thing is the temperature of the water. He said above 175F, more of the bitter oils are released from the grind making a more bitter morning brew. Keeping the water between 165-175 makes wonderful coffee overtime, but needs to be microwaved to bring it back to a nice hot drinking temperature. This is why I press into a ceramic mug to microwave, then transfer to a stainless steel travel mug, leaving the sludge behind. So for me the sludge isn't really an issue. For those where it is, the Slimm filter lets through 1/3 to 1/2 the sludge that the Coffee Nebula filter does. All reusable filters let some through compared to paper, but the Slimm is pretty close to paper.Cleanup. They both only take a few seconds to clean, rinsing them under the faucet. But since the Coffee Nebula is smooth, it is slightly easier. But it takes more effort to scrape the grounds of filter of both. So, not a big difference between them, a non-issue.Construction: The Coffee Nebula is constructed of a single piece of stainless steel with holes drilled into it. The thing is virtually indestructible. The Slimm Filter appears to be well made. The rim is about the same thickness as the Nebula. It is constructed of two pieces of stainless steel with the ultra fine wire mesh spot welded between them. This may seem weaker, but since it's lying flat on the plastic mesh bottom of the Aero Press, unless you have grinds or something else under the filter, it should be fine.Seepage rate. The Slimm filter rate is almost the same as paper. So if you have your grind size calibrated for the desired amount of steeping with paper, this is a direct replacement without adjusting your grind. The Coffee Nebula on the other hand has lets the water through at 1/3-1/4 the rate and will require more pressing. I usually calibrate the grind so that I just let the water slowly seep through while I'm making breakfast so I just have to press the last 10-20%. With the Nebula, I'll have to go to a finer grind which will also let more sludge through. On the other hand, my coffee is a little stronger without using more grounds.Leakage. In a lot of the reviews people complain about leakage, even with the paper. I have never had any leakage period, with either filter or with paper. I suspect they have a defect in the mating surfaces of their Aero Press, it's dirty or they are not screwing on the bottom of the press hard enough. It should not be leaking.Final note, both filters are great, hopefully now you have enough information to decide which is right for you.

I am making this comment because I saw some distressing comments by other users who clearly are not thinking through when purchasing this product:1. Cleaning - yes you have to fish it out before you throw away the grounds. That isn't a feature and shouldn't be treated as one. If you want the convenience of just pucking out the grounds, you clearly haven't thought this through.2. Cleaning pt 2 - yes you have to clean it with water and soap. Is it environmentally cleaner? I'm no environmentalist but paper also uses water during its process. Is that more water per paper filter than this metal filter? I don't know but it's ignorant to say that pouring much less than a quart of water to clean a metal filter is definitely "cleaner" than purchasing a pack of paper filters every couple of months. Also, I might add, the pack contributes to carbon emissions for shipping and promotes throw-away culture. Did the grounds stick on the filter? Do you think that draining a couple of grams of organic sediment down the drain is equivalent to cutting down forests for your perfect cup of coffee? or the chemical treatment in the paper mills vs the sewage treatment plant that cleans the water regardless of what's in it? Suck it up and take the literal 10 seconds to clean a filter.3. Flavor/sediments - yes. It has sediments because it allows less filtration. What did you expect?? Don't rate this product because you didn't have the 2 seconds to recognize that this is a feature rather than a bug. I like to use both paper and metal because it gives me flexibility.French press? Metal fine filter. Drip? Double paper. Espresso-lite? Metal super fine filter. You ever tried thinking outside your narrow scope of the world and exploring its endless possibilities? These metal filters should help you escape your own ignorant dungeon.4. Methodology - yes if you use the standard Aeropress method, then the water will definitely run through. Try using the inverted method if you're capable. Otherwise, stick with paper. If that doesn't work try different grind sizes (if too much is going through, you need a smaller grind size, too little water means you need a larger grind size since the compactness reduces water flow).Finally, my actual review: My roommate accidentally tossed out my last metal filter so I had to purchase more. This product comes with not only three filters but three different ones. Honestly, I should have bought these first and saved the money. This product is great and I don't see any problems with it. I use these at least once or twice a week for a couple of months now. I plan to use these in the next couple of years-decades. The packaging is quite lovely but it doesn't tell you how each filter defines the brew's taste. There are legitimate concerns that these filters may break down in the future but I haven't encountered these yet.TLDR: buy these and ignore those who also believe that paper straws will save the earth. Review the product, not the idea of it

I have used many different methods of brewing with my Aeropress and I thought I had my tastes dialed in. Then, I bought these filters and discovered a whole new level of flavor in brewing! These are so easy to use as they simply replaced my paper filters but they allow the coffee to flow freely while restricting more of the fine sediments. They are stainless steel so I have no doubt they will last for a long time. There are three different filters each with different sized holes, so you can easily find one filter to suit your brewing style. They are extremely easy to clean as they rinse off under the faucet. When I compared the price of these to a package of filters, it was a no-brainer, these are worth the price. I'm sure these stainless steel filters will last a long time.