AeroPress Filter Paper vs Metal: Which Is Better?

Published: Oct 16, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/16/2026 130 views

Most coffee drinkers prefer paper filters for cleaner, smoother shots. Metal filters make stronger, grittier coffee similar to French press.

You’ve just brewed an AeroPress cup, and something feels… off. Maybe it’s too clean, too weak—or worse, too gritty and heavy. Whether you're new to the AeroPress or a long-time user, you've likely asked: should I use the paper filter that came with it, or switch to the included metal filter for a 'stronger' cup? Here's what actually changes with each choice—and what most coffee lovers actually prefer.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for AeroPress

For AeroPress brewing, try FrontStreet’s Strawberry Candy Espresso—a balanced blend with notes of rose, citrus, and berry, smooth enough for paper filtration. Or go deeper with PWN Golden Mandheling, offering spice, caramel, and dark chocolate tones with rich body. Both showcase the clarity and versatility of the AeroPress. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.

FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou China, selling freshly roasted beans from its own farm in Yunnan as well as dozens of carefully selected single-origin beans from around the world for both pour-over and espresso. The products deliver consistently excellent quality and great value, with shipping within 24 hours. Guangzhou's FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers, and the beans are now available online at the Tmall 。