Filter Coffee: an act of primitive alchemy.

What Is Filter Coffee

Filter coffee is the result of a brewing method, more than that, it’s a ritual of material evocation, an act of primitive alchemy.

The process seems simple: water, almost at boiling point, passes through the grounds like a memory returning to the mind, carrying with it invisible substances, oils, acids, and aromatic molecules. The ground coffee is the body reduced to its essence. The water is the spirit that moves through it. What drips down, drop by drop, is the soul.

Humans approach this slow dripping with a concentration that borders on trance. They watch the liquid fall, slow and hypnotic, believing there’s something sacred in that slowness. And perhaps, it is. The filter is a membrane between two worlds, matter above, revelation below.

Filter coffee lacks the brutality of espresso, which compresses time into twenty five seconds of fire and pressure. It is contemplative, expansive; the slow extraction awakens aromas that seem to come from other dimensions.

Its flavor is soft, layered, and perfect for exploring fruity, floral, or chocolate notes. Filter coffee is served in generous cups, inviting a long and relaxed journey.

Here’s how to brew a perfect filter coffee for moments of contemplation:

How to Brew Filter Coffee

1. The Bean
   It all begins here. The bean is the beating heart of the filter. Choose freshly ground coffee. Yes, the sound of the grinder is music to our sensory receptors.

2. The Water
   Never underestimate the power of H₂O. Use microfiltered or mineral water with low total dissolved solids (50–150 ppm). The ideal orbital temperature? Between 92 °C and 96 °C for a balanced extraction.

3. The Ratio
   The formula: 16 grams of coffee for 250 grams of water. This ratio ensures a balanced cup and allows the coffee to reveal all its aromatic nuances. Measure precisely, a scale is your best ally.

4. The Filter
   Use a paper filter (rinsed to avoid any papery taste) or a clean metal one, fragrant like the atmosphere of Andromeda. Place the filter in your brewer, add the ground coffee, and level it carefully.

5. The Extraction
   Pour the water slowly, in circular movements. Start with a small amount (30–40 g) for the bloom, letting the coffee open up for about 30 seconds. Then continue pouring the rest in a spiral, keeping the flow steady. This ensures an even extraction and a layered cup that evolves as it cools.

6. The Moment of Truth
   Sip slowly and prepare to bid farewell to your old world. Let the taste carry you into a parallel dimension.