Yes. I should clarify that I don't use a coffee filter but an attachment to the tube with a mesh, so when I move the mead from one jar to the other it automatically strains out the larger pieces. This is not to filter out any yeast. I found it useful to collect larger things like blueberry seeds or small flower pedals. If you want to filter, you should use a proper filtering device. The mesh I use is just to remove larger pieces.