Coffee filters come in various types, including paper, cloth, and gold. Paper filters are easy to use and cheap, but may add a papery taste and absorb natural oils. Cloth filters allow for a richer flavor but are difficult to clean. Gold filters are the most expensive but retain natural oils and are easy to clean.
Coffee filters are designed to hold coffee grounds as hot water pours over them and into a coffee pot, thus keeping the grounds out of the finished brew. Coffee filters come in many different varieties. They range from cheap and disposable to permanent and expensive.
Paper filters are the most widely used type of filter and have many advantages. Paper filters are easy to find in stores, simple to use, and generally inexpensive. Paper filters do a great job of filtering coffee grounds and can handle both fine and coarse grinds. Paper filters are also disposable, so people can just throw them away instead of having to clean them.
Paper filters may, however, add a papery or cardboard-like flavor to the coffee. Many people believe that paper actually absorbs most of the coffee’s natural oils, which reduces the richness and strength of the coffee. Recent studies have also indicated that white paper filters are typically treated with chlorine bleach, which can lead to unhealthy exposure to dioxin. Unbleached brown paper filters might be a better choice for those going the paper filter route.
Perhaps a healthier choice for coffee lovers is the cloth filter. These coffee filters are made from natural, unbleached cotton, hemp or muslin. These filters last three to six months with proper care. The natural oil from the coffee is allowed to seep through the cloth, resulting in a richer and stronger coffee flavour. The pores on cloth filters are larger than those on paper filters, however this does mean that some of the finer grounds may slip into the coffee pot. Another downside is that these filters can be difficult to clean as the coffee grounds tend to stick to the cloth.
Gold coffee filters are becoming more and more popular. Some of these coffee filters are made from real 23 karat gold and are the most expensive filters out there. Golden filters are less expensive because they are made of stainless steel and treated with gold plating. Both gold and gold filters can last for several years. Another advantage is that there is no chemical interaction between gold and hot water. This means that the gold filters add no metallic flavors to your brewed coffee. Gold devotees swear that gold filters are the best at retaining the coffee’s natural oils, giving the finished brew a richer, richer flavor.
Gold coffee filters are also quite easy to clean. The grinds are dumped into the bin and the filter is simply rinsed under running water. These filters can also be run through the dishwasher for a more thorough cleaning. One disadvantage of gold filters is that they are the most expensive of the filters. But because they can last for years, they will save people money over time.
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