Beans · Reviewed 2026-09-24
Clifton Filter Roast Review
Bright washed filter roast — apricot and black tea. Built for V60/Chemex.
Bristol roaster, filter-first.
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Current UK price
£12/250g
Our verdict
Bristol roaster, filter-first. It earns a 4.5/5 because, after measuring V60 15:250 and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Pour-over brewers.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Clean filter cup
- Light roast clarity
What could be better
- Too bright for espresso
How it performed
Our measurements
- Best as
- V60 15:250
All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.
Specs at a glance
- Roast
- Light filter
- Format
- 250 g
Who should buy it?
Buy the Clifton Filter Roast if pour-over brewers. Skip it if you need too bright for espresso.
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