- Description
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- About CAFEC Japan
- Shipping & Returns
For a clean and aromatic coffee
This paper filter is tailor-made for light roasted specialty coffee beans.
The inner surface is smooth without crepe, and the surface area to which the coffee powder adheres is reduced. Fruity fragrance can be extracted with the unique flow rate created by the inner smooth surface, and the crepe outer surface allows the coffee to flow smoothly through the filter paper to the server. The high density of the filter paper also removes impurities and prevents grounds getting through, ensuring a clean and aromatic coffee.
The paper filter helps perfectly extract the flavour of light roasted coffee beans. With the help of the density, thickness, and wrinkle of the filter paper, a unique flavour is extracted, and a cup of bright and aromatic coffee is ready to be tasted.
It is made from artificially planted forest areas. Made by 100% natural wood pulp raw material, without adding any fluorescent substance.
[Light Roast T-92 / TH-1]
- Designed for light roasted specialty coffee
- Thickness: 0.15 mm
- High density
- One-sided Crepe
- 100% natural wood pulp raw materials
- Designed for CAFEC Flower Dripper, also compatible with conical drippers (such as Origami Dripper, Kōno Dripper, Hario V60)
- For 1-2 Cups; 2-4Cups
- 40pcs; 100pcs/Pack
Important Updates:
Since 2024, we have undertaken a gradual process of repackaging the CAFEC Roasting Level Paper Filter to establish more precise distinctions. This renaming strategy now hinges on the objective physical characteristic of thickness (TH), rather than prescribing usage with specific preferred coffee roasting levels. It's important to acknowledge that terminology variances between Japan and the European market may exist. Importantly, these modifications do not impact any characteristics or performance of the paper filter itself.
We maintain the belief that different filters can effectively complement various roasting levels of coffee beans, facilitating the discovery of the optimal paper filter for each unique coffee bean type.
Light Roast Paper Filter - "TH-1"
Medium Dark Roast Paper Filter - "TH-3"
Dark Roast Paper Filter - "TH-2"
- Origin: Japan
- Model: LC1-40W, LC4-40W
- Product weight: 51g, 73g
- Product dimension: 106x110x30mm, 130x133x30mm
- Quantity: 40 sheets * 1 pack
- LC1-40W: 1-2 cups
- LC4-40W: 2-4 cups
- Origin: Japan
- Model: LC1-100W, LC4-100W, TH11-100, TH14-100
- Product weight: 85g, 132g
- Product dimension: 205x170x32mm, 210x180x35mm
- Quantity: 100 sheets * 1 pack
- LC1-100W, TH11-100: 1-2 cups
- LC4-100W, TH14-100: 2-4 cups
Engineering Precision in Filter Coffee Since the Beginning
CAFEC Japan, a brand by Sanyo Sangyo Co., Ltd. (est. 1973), pioneered cone-shaped paper filters for the V60 dripper—an innovation that helped shape modern pour-over coffee. Backed by decades of technical development and expertise in filter paper production, CAFEC brings together material science, extraction theory, and precise manufacturing to support brewers seeking clarity, consistency, complexity, and control.
Paper Filters Designed for Extraction
CAFEC is best known for its advanced filter paper technology. Their flagship product, the Abaca Paper Filter, combines traditional pulp with Abaca (Manila hemp)—a naturally strong, sustainable fiber. The result is a high-flow, low-resistance filter that improves extraction consistency while maintaining clarity in the final cup. Abaca filters are biodegradable, durable, and produced through an environmentally responsible process that minimises chemical use and water consumption.
Beyond Abaca, CAFEC offers a series of roast-specific filters, each calibrated for different flow rates and thicknesses to optimise extraction across light, medium, and dark roasts. This targeted design reflects their engineering-driven approach to brewing.
Innovative Brewing Tools
CAFEC’s brewing equipment is developed with a focus on functionality, thermal performance, and extraction control. Key products include Flower Dripper, designed for consistent flow and even saturation; the Deep 27 Dripper, featuring a steeper angle to increase brew depth and enhance extraction dynamics; and the Oval Dripper, engineered for improved temperature stability and a more uniform coffee bed.
Each brewer is the result of research-driven design and manufactured to meet the standards of professionals seeking precision and repeatability.
Trusted Around the Globe
CAFEC’s paper filters are trusted by specialty cafés, competition-level brewers, and discerning home users worldwide. Their ongoing investment in research and development, combined with a commitment to manufacturing excellence, positions them as a leading innovator in the field of hand-brewing technology.
Join Tetsu Kasuya, 2016 World Brewers Cup Champion, on a video tour of CAFEC’s Beppu factory to explore their craftsmanship and innovation:
Official Overseas Dealer of CAFEC Japan
We are proud to be the first distributor of CAFEC Japan in the EU. Our strong appreciation for CAFEC’s dedication to quality and innovation inspired us to introduce their products to the European market in early 2020, enabling specialty coffee professionals and enthusiasts across Europe to access their advanced brewing solutions. We and our partners provide:
- Genuine CAFEC Japan products
- Manufacturer-backed support
- After-sales support and service in the EU
Shipping
Please note that our shipping days are limited to Monday through Friday, excluding holidays which fall on Saturday and Sunday.
For orders placed outside of the European Union, the prices listed are exclusive of VAT. The Brexit Transition Period officially ended on December 31, 2020, resulting in new regulations governing sales between the United Kingdom and the European Union as of January 1, 2021. The United Kingdom is no longer considered part of the EU region, and therefore, orders from the UK will be subject to pricing exclusive of VAT.
Please be aware that any customs duties that may arise in your respective country will be your responsibility.
Domestic shipping (Netherlands):
Delivery within 1-2 business days.
International shipping (Europe):
Delivery within 1-5 business days.*
*Delivery times depend on the destination.
International shipping (US/CA):
Delivery within 4-14 business days.
Returns
Within the EU, you can return any order* within 14 days (14-day cooling-off period) without providing a reason, and you will receive a full refund, inclusive of the shipping cost to an EU destination.
Beyond the initial 14 days, you may typically request a partial or potentially full refund. Our return policy spans 30 days, accounting for holidays. Please note that shipping costs will not be refunded in such cases after 14-day cooling-off period.
If 30 days have passed since your purchase, regrettably, we cannot offer a refund or exchange.
*To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused and in the same condition as received, including its original packaging.
The seller will cover the cost of return postage only if the item is damaged, faulty, or doesn't match the listing description.
For other reasons, the buyer is responsible for returning the product at their expense.
Kindly note that certain goods, such as perishable items like food and coffee beans, are exempt from return.
We reserve the right to decline any requests for exchanges or returns.
NetherlandsFan of this paper, it feels like it just has a bit nicer flow that the v60 paper I used to use.
NetherlandsIt takes forever for the water to go through... Stick with v60 filters
FinlandCafec filters give a very nice clean cup when using them with an Origami dripper. No discernible aftertaste.
Netherlands
United KingdomMy daily driver. I'm not entirely sure how they do it, but they completely banish bitter, over-extracted flavours, even if you really try to over-extract!
