What the Kone Is

The Able Kone is a precision-etched stainless steel cone filter designed to drop into a Chemex or similar pour-over brewer in place of paper filters. It is made in the USA from a single piece of photo-etched steel, with no frame, no mesh insert, and no plastic rim.

What Touches the Water

Hot water and coffee pass through stainless steel and nothing else. Because metal lets the coffee’s oils and fine particles through, the Kone brews a heavier, more French-press-like cup than paper. Filter preference is a taste call; materials-wise there is nothing to flag.

The Plastic-Free Verdict: 100% Plastic Free

One piece of steel, zero plastic, and no ongoing paper purchases. Paired with a glass Chemex, the entire brew, filter and all, is glass and steel. If you prefer the cleaner cup paper gives, keep paper on hand and use the Kone when you want body.

Who It’s For

• Chemex owners who keep running out of filters
• Drinkers who like a fuller-bodied cup
• Zero-waste kitchens

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