Able Brewing was born out of a practical challenge faced by specialty coffee roaster and cafe professional Keith Gehrke in Portland, Oregon. One morning while brewing with a manual pour-over coffee maker at home, Gehrke discovered he had run out of traditional paper filters. Driven to find a high-quality, permanent alternative that would not compromise the nuanced flavour profile of specialty coffee beans, he set to work designing a reusable option. This experimentation resulted in the launch of Able Brewing and the creation of the iconic KONE coffee filter.
The company made a lasting impact on the coffee community by engineering reusable stainless steel filters designed specifically for manual brewing methods like the Chemex and the AeroPress. The KONE filter features a photochemically etched hole pattern that allows flavourful coffee oils to pass through while keeping fine sediment out of the cup, yielding a full-bodied brew with incredible clarity. Following this success, Able developed the DISK coffee filter, a reusable stainless steel screen optimized for the AeroPress that gives users greater control over extraction styles.
Unlike disposable paper filters that absorb natural coffee oils and generate paper waste, Able Brewing products are built for longevity and environmental sustainability. Crafted from premium, durable stainless steel in the United States, their filters are easily reusable and designed to last a lifetime. This emphasis on durable manufacturing and optimal extraction science has earned Able Brewing a stellar reputation among professional baristas and home coffee connoisseurs who seek consistent, zero-waste brewing solutions.
At ECS Coffee, we are committed to providing tools that enhance your home barista experience while supporting eco-friendly habits. Our curated selection of Able Brewing reusable stainless steel filters allows you to extract the full potential of your favorite whole bean coffees. Explore the collection today to elevate your manual brewing setup, reduce your environmental footprint, and experience the rich, full-bodied flavour of precision-engineered coffee filtration.
