KOMPARASI PAPER FILTER CAFEC TH1, TH2 DAN TH3

CAFEC TH1, TH2, and TH3 Paper-Filter Comparison

The presenter brewed the same Sumatra Kerinci wet-hulled coffee with all three filters, using the same drippers, grinder, recipe, and ratios: 13 g of coffee to 200 g of water, poured in four 50 g increments. The filters produced noticeably different results.

Filter Construction and advertised character Results in the tasting TH1 0.15 mm thick, with a rough outside and smooth inside. Marketed for aroma and a clean cup; its texture is said to slow the flow. Had the clearest brown-sugar aroma. The cup was cleaner, brighter, and lighter, but less complex. The presenter preferred it for this wet-hulled coffee because it lifted the brightness and made the cup resemble a washed coffee. TH2 Described as rough on both sides. Marketed for body and sweetness, with a more consistent flow than TH1. The subtitles give its thickness as 0.22 mm, but later appear to say 0.28 mm, so the figure is inconsistent. Delivered more body and sweetness than TH1, with a bolder, rounder character. Suggested for thinner coffees when more sweetness and body are desired. TH3 0.28 mm thick, with a smooth outside and rougher inside. Marketed for balance and flavor complexity. Produced the most complexity and more fruitiness than the other two. However, it was also the most sensitive to brewing: a slight brewing error or over-extraction could lead to an unpleasant aftertaste.

Flow and Construction

The observed flow-rate order was TH3 fastest, TH2 in the middle, and TH1 slowest. The presenter attributed the differences mainly to the filters’ surface textures, noting that the thinnest filter, TH1, flowed slowest—contrary to what thickness alone might suggest.

Practical Recommendations

• Choose TH1 for a cleaner, brighter, lighter cup, or to lift those qualities in a coffee that is already strong or intense.
• Choose TH2 to add body and sweetness, especially to a coffee that tastes thin.
• Choose TH3 to bring out complexity and fruitiness in a simpler coffee, while taking care to avoid over-extraction.

The presenter reported prices of approximately Rp 50,000, Rp 54,000, and Rp 54,000 for packs of 100 sheets. The subtitles do not clearly assign each price to a specific filter.

Verdict

The filters were found to make clearly different cups, so the best choice depends on the coffee and the desired result. TH1 was the presenter’s personal preference for the coffee tested; TH2 stood out for body and sweetness, while TH3 offered the greatest complexity but required the most careful brewing. No numerical ratings were given.

Speaker Perspective

The tasting and recommendations came from the presenter, John Christopher. No distinct second-speaker opinion was provided.