FILTRARE × b._.human × cftea.lab

Handmade hits different.

Mexican-style coffee on wheels. Handmade ceramic, made in Chicago. A shared love for the craft, from the first pour to your everyday cup.

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One-piece pour-over brewers · Handmade in Chicago

Latte art in progress behind the coffee bar
Behind the bar. All about the craft.
The cftea.lab coffee cart in Chicago
The lab, on wheels. Chicago, IL.

MEET OUR FRIENDS

Good coffee. Real people.

“Wassup!” Meet cftea.lab: two carnalillos from Chicago with a Mexican-style coffee lab on wheels.

And b._.human? The human behind the bar. Latte art, real tips, no script. Just the craft.

We connected over a shared appreciation for things made by hand. They bring the coffee craft. We bring the clay. Together, we’re bringing a little of that care to your coffee at home.

BRING THE CRAFT HOME

Find your everyday coffee maker.

A dripper and carafe in one handmade ceramic piece. Choose your shape and glaze, or make it a matching set.

Cafetière à filtre victorienne

CLEAN + MODERN

Scandinavian

Clean lines and an integrated pouring channel. Choose your glaze, with or without a matching lid.

$213.00 CAD

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Cafetière à filtre victorienne

CURVED + CLASSIC

Victorian

Classic curves and a traditional spout. Choose your glaze, with or without a matching lid.

$227.00 CAD

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Cafetière à filtre victorienne

BREW ONCE. POUR TO SHARE.

The Pour-Over Set

Your choice of brewer, a matching lid and two ceramic mugs.

$319.00 CAD

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Choose a brewer with or without a matching lid. Sets include a brewer, lid and two matching mugs. Starter filters and a dust bag come with every brewer.

“Real hands, real clay, real coffee. That’s the vibe.”

b._.human + cftea.lab

Your favorite coffee. Made by you.

New to Pour-Over Coffee?

Pour-over lets you make coffee just how you like it, without a bulky machine. Just add ground coffee and hot water. Filtrare brews and serves in one ceramic piece.

From ground coffee to your favourite mug.

  1. 1. Add filter + ground coffee

    1. Add filter + ground coffee

    Place a paper filter in the brewer and rinse it. Discard the rinse water, then add your ground coffee.

  2. 2. Slowly pour hot water

    2. Slowly pour hot water

    Start with a little water to wet the grounds. Pause briefly, then continue pouring slowly.

  3. 3. Remove the filter

    3. Remove the filter

    Once the coffee has finished dripping, lift out the filter and used grounds.

  4. 4. Pour your cup

    4. Pour your cup

    Pour straight from your Filtrare coffee maker into your mug. No separate carafe needed.

What else do you need, besides the Filtrare coffee maker? Ground coffee, a kettle, and a filter. We’ll walk you through amounts and timing in the brewing guide.

Help me make my first cup

A few things to know.

Do I need to know how to make pour-over?

No experience is needed to get started. A little practice helps you find your favorite cup. Follow our brewing guide for coffee and water amounts, pouring and timing.

What else do I need?

Ground coffee, hot water from a kettle (gooseneck is preferred, but not necessary) and a compatible filter. A scale is helpful for measuring consistent amounts. A grinder for whole coffee beans. 

What filters do I use?

We recommend Filtrare paper filters that pair best. Other paper filters or reusable filters that say Chemex-compatible may also work.

How do I clean it?

Rinse after use and wash with mild soap and a soft sponge or bottle brush. Filtrare is dishwasher safe, though we recommend handwashing. Let the ceramic cool before washing, and avoid abrasive cleaners.