Swiss Gold Filter

Pompeyexile

Used my Swiss Gold filter for the first time today in my Clever Dripper. I noticed some sludge at the bottom of my cup which I don’t get with a paper filter, is that normal with this filter or am I just grinding too fine?

At the moment on the Niche I’m on 38 in the filter range, should I go to course? Will grinding courser give me less extraction?

Thanks.

LMSC

Pompeyexile Are you not using the paper filter below the SG? Otherwise, you will get silts. 😊

MWJB

Pompeyexile At the moment on the Niche I’m on 38 in the filter range, should I go to course? Will grinding courser give me less extraction?

It doesn’t matter how course you go, you will get particles in the cup without the paper too. Yes, grinding coarser will give you less extraction, 38 is perhaps already borderline if you are looking for high extractions.

Pompeyexile

As you can see I am a real coffee burk! Didn’t occur to me that I had to use the paper filter too. I thought the Swiss Gold filter replaced the paper filter. That also accounts for why it was running out like Niagra falls and filled my cup in about 5 seconds. 🤭I will tighten up my grind now too. Any suggestions on what number on the Niche?

Oh well, you live and learn.

Thanks chaps

MWJB

I was at 33 on my Niche for long steeps, but try within a couple of marks either way.