Filter coffee is pre-ground to a medium fineness suited for pour-over methods (V60, Chemex, drippers). Whole bean coffee is unground and must be freshly ground before use. Pre-ground filter coffee is more convenient, but whole beans stay fresh longer.
Ground filter coffee goes stale faster than whole beans. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. If possible, divide it into 2-3 week portions. Consume within 3-4 weeks of opening for the best flavor.
Filter-ground coffee works with V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave, Melitta drippers, and automatic drip coffee makers. The medium grind size allows water to pass through the coffee at a balanced rate, producing a clean and clear cup.
1 kilogram of filter-ground coffee is a medium-fine specialty grind designed for V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave and other pour-over methods. It is the economical bulk option for households and small offices that brew pour-over daily without owning a grinder.
Filter grind is the standard fineness for the pour-over world — close to table-salt consistency, neither too fine nor too coarse. This particle size allows water to pass through the coffee bed at the ideal rate, producing a balanced extraction in a 2:30-4:00 minute brew time.
A 1 kg bag of filter-ground coffee is a practical solution for pour-over lovers who don't own a grinder but still want specialty quality every morning. The caveat is that pre-ground coffee loses aroma faster than whole beans. Once you open a kilo bag, transfer the grounds to an airtight, opaque container and aim to finish it within 3 weeks.
Fuga Coffee roasts and grinds every 1 kg filter order on the day it ships. This dual-freshness guarantee creates a noticeable taste difference versus supermarket products that may have been ground weeks ago. Whether you brew with a V60, Chemex or Melitta, freshly ground specialty coffee makes itself heard in every sip.
After opening the 1 kg bag, transfer the grounds to an airtight container immediately. Leaving them in the original bag accelerates aroma loss.
While filter grind is a general category, there are subtle differences between V60, Chemex and Kalita. Mention your brewer when ordering.
Scoop out a week's worth into a smaller container to reduce how often the main bag is exposed to air.
“With our 1 kg filter-ground coffee you really taste the ground-to-order difference. Compared to a shelf-stable product, you will know from the very first sip — freshness matters that much.”— Fuga Coffee Roasting Team