We're featuring one of our favorite new products in our semi-regular Flash Sale this weekend, so thought we'd delve a little into its manufacturer: Kaffeologie. Initially on the search for something to improve the flavor of their beloved french press coffee, founders Nate Jones and John Custer created the Coffee Catcher in 2009. This little gadget removed more silt from the coffee press, but wasn't as popular as they would have liked. 'We have the competency of working with stainless steel mesh,' said Jones. But he wondered 'if there are any other products in coffee that need that?' Fortunately for them, they discovered that their talent for creating reusable filters gained more traction with folks who enjoy pour over coffee preparations like the Chemex, Hario V60 and AeroPress. By following this new direction and expanding from french press to pour overs, Jones and Custer have seen their company thrive. Based on customer input and a desire to produce the best quality stainless steel filters available, they completely redesigned their model for the AeroPress, the S Filter, which was produced in part by funding through the community site KickStarter. 'We've connected to customers and have found a lot of folks who shop with us just want a better cup of coffee,' Jones said. Stay tuned for more awesome filters for your favorite coffee preps coming from these Seattle-based designers.
Kaffeologie: Offering Sustainable Stainless Steel Filters
Kat is a passionate coffee enthusiast and seasoned blogger. Read her posts for insights on brew methods, coffee recipes, and machine reviews.
