The CAFEC Abaca Pour-Over Filter is a favourite among specialty coffee brewers for one simple reason: it helps you brew a cleaner, more expressive cup with less effort.
Made in Japan from natural abaca (Manila hemp) fibres, these paper filters are stronger and more breathable than standard wood-pulp filters. This allows water to flow smoothly and evenly through the coffee bed, reducing clogging and helping maintain stable extraction throughout the brew.
The result is a cup with better clarity, brighter acidity, and a lighter, more refined mouthfeel. Flavours come through cleanly without harsh bitterness, making these filters especially well-suited for light to medium roasts and origin-focused coffees.
Designed for cone-shaped pour-over brewers such as V60, CAFEC Abaca filters support precise pouring and repeatable results, whether you’re brewing a single cup at home or dialing in your daily recipe.
Key features
Made from natural abaca (Manila hemp) paper
Smooth, consistent water flow for even extraction
Helps reduce clogging and over-extraction
Produces a clean cup with high flavour clarity
Compatible with cone-shaped pour-over drippers
At ZeroToOne, we recommend CAFEC Abaca filters for pour-over brewing when you want to highlight sweetness, acidity, and origin character. They pair especially well with Vietnamese Arabica and clean, lightly roasted profiles where transparency in the cup really matters.
CAFEC filters are made from abaca (Manila hemp), a natural fibre traditionally used in high-grade Japanese paper making. Compared to standard wood-pulp paper, abaca fibres are longer and stronger, which allows the filter to be thinner without tearing.
About Filter
CAFEC is a Japanese coffee filter manufacturer dedicated entirely to one thing: designing paper filters that brew better coffee. Founded by a team with decades of experience in Japanese paper-making, CAFEC applies traditional washi-paper knowledge to modern specialty coffee brewing. Instead of treating filters as disposable accessories, CAFEC approaches them as precision brewing tools, engineered to control water flow, extraction, and flavour clarity. All CAFEC filters are made in Japan under strict quality control, with a focus on consistency, material purity, and repeatable brewing results.
Brewing Guide
Note
CAFEC Abaca filters are designed for fast, stable water flow and minimal paper interference. Compared to standard wood-pulp filters, they allow water to pass through more evenly, which helps preserve clarity and avoid over-extraction. This makes them ideal for light to medium roasts and coffees where you want to highlight origin character rather than weight or heaviness.
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