Does anyone ever use a paper filter to filter they're coffee made in a fresh press. I read something saying coffee prepared this way has 2 much acid.
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I have a 2 cup and a larger 34 ounce press. Presses, even with the course grind, produce silt. I don't mind in small production, but with the larger press, I have put the coffee through a Chemex filter. The coffee was good, but it was a lot of trouble. I am not just making coffee for myself. I now use a Technivorm. If it were just myself, I would be using the small press.
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No paper filters are required. There is a replaceable filter that comes with the unit. You wash it after every use. There is no bitter taste or acid when using this filter.
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I don't use a filter. I find the coffee made in a press is richer and much better tasting than from a drip machine. I also grind my own beans every few days. I'd grind fresh every day if I had time. And I would never use pre ground, it always seems to taste flat or stale.
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I too have sediment problems, but I have sediment problems in a normal coffee maker with one of those reusable filters (plastic/mesh, not paper). So, thanks to the responses here, it's clear that these types of filters always leave sediment unless you add paper. It doesn't taste bad anyway. Just don't drink that last sip. ;)
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They do not REQUIRE the paper filters, however, you do get a very small amount of coffee "debris" in the bottom of your cup, which is so small it is not a problem for either my husband or myself. I have not tried using them for anything other than coffee. Hopefully, someone else can answer your question concerning the other items.
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Paper filters, when making Drip Coffee, prevent the oils (which is where coffee's richness comes from), from getting into the brew. "Gold" filters allow everything, the good/the bad/the ugly into your cup. Doctors often tell patients with cholesterol problems to only use paper filters, and sometimes make those with high cholesterol to stop coffee altogether. This info may have changes recently with the newer views on saturated fats.All that said, this cocoa bean concoction probably would deliver best if all the goodies were allowed through.I don't know anything about good/bad fats in it, but it might be worthwhile to have before and after blood tests done. Especially if one does have medical issues. Paper filters, when making Drip Coffee, prevent the oils (which is where coffee's richness comes from), from getting into the brew. "Gold" filters allow everything, the good/the bad/the ugly into your cup. Doctors often tell patients with cholesterol problems to only use paper filters, and sometimes make those with high cholesterol to stop coffee altogether. This info may have changes recently with the newer views on saturated fats.All that said, this cocoa bean concoction probably would deliver best if all the goodies were allowed through.I don't know anything... » Read More Paper filters, when making Drip Coffee, prevent the oils (which is where coffee's richness comes from), from getting into the brew. "Gold" filters allow everything, the good/the bad/the ugly into your cup. Doctors often tell patients with cholesterol problems to only use paper filters, and sometimes make those with high cholesterol to stop coffee altogether. This info may have changes recently with the newer views on saturated fats.All that said, this cocoa bean concoction probably would deliver best if all the goodies were allowed through.I don't know anything about good/bad fats in it, but it might be worthwhile to have before and after blood tests done. Especially if one does have medical issues. « Show Less
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Yes Ma'am! I'm using up my old ones presently. However, the ones I have are a little short, so must be careful not to overfill. In times of need I've used paper towels. BTW, I use two filters which makes the coffee richer in one way, and filters out more caffeine. Have fun!
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I am just purchasing the paper filters for my kcup basket for the first time. I BUY REGULAR GROUND COFFEE & fined it improved flavor if I GRIND it for a few seconds in my kitchen aid grinder.
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Hi, Mark --I found instructions for using this online someplace. I can tell you that the coffee is *extremely* hot at first and stays warm for a good long time, easily a good hour or 90 minutes, maybe for two hours. No paper filters needed, just grind the coffee a little coarse and it goes into the basket inside. The only thing I'm not sure of is whether you can make just 4 cups -- I usually make the full pot, which is more like 6 big cups or 8 small ones.
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If you can find paper filters, let me know. It works pretty well, but here are too many coffee grounds in the cup for me.
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we use the #2 paper filter and then use the same grind..........as for a regular drip coffee machine.
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some grocery stores or hardware stores carry this; also places like Williams Sonoma. However, if you wish a personal opinion, I definitely prefer paper filters, as the permanent ones impart a metal flavor to the coffee or the taste of the soap used to clean it.
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We bought this sometime ago. The answer is yes, you can use a paper filter and your own coffee. It is a little awkward and you have to be sure to not use too much coffee, but it works. We haven't found filters to fit the little basket, so we cut the bigger ones to size. We aren't coffee drinkers so we only use it for company and it works fine for us. If you would be using it daily I think you can purchase the necessary basket and filter. But the machine works great and we use it at least once or twice a month every month and January through March we use it daily.
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Just the filter is enough. I use only paper filters (without the "real" filter), I don't know why! I use either Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. Enjoy! It is a great little coffee maker.
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With the generally chemically doped-up water supplied by most cities, I opt to use the coffee pot water filter, in addition to the filter that my refrigerator has. My refrigerator tells me when to change the filter, so I know by reasonable frequency, it takes out lots of "unwanted stuff." I feel confident having the coffee water filter do what it can to add extra cleansing of the water. Now, if you opt to use bottled spring water, then I'd say the filter on the coffee pot would not be so absolutely necessary. I would not recommend using a paper towel, with the risk of consuming what chemicals (or other debris) may be in the paper causing a possible off-taste of your coffee. With the generally chemically doped-up water supplied by most cities, I opt to use the coffee pot water filter, in addition to the filter that my refrigerator has. My refrigerator tells me when to change the filter, so I know by reasonable frequency, it takes out lots of "unwanted stuff." I feel confident having the coffee water filter do what it can to add extra cleansing of the water. Now, if you opt to use bottled spring water, then I'd say the filter on the coffee pot would not be so absolutely necessary. I would not recommend using a paper towel, with the risk of consuming... » Read More With the generally chemically doped-up water supplied by most cities, I opt to use the coffee pot water filter, in addition to the filter that my refrigerator has. My refrigerator tells me when to change the filter, so I know by reasonable frequency, it takes out lots of "unwanted stuff." I feel confident having the coffee water filter do what it can to add extra cleansing of the water. Now, if you opt to use bottled spring water, then I'd say the filter on the coffee pot would not be so absolutely necessary. I would not recommend using a paper towel, with the risk of consuming what chemicals (or other debris) may be in the paper causing a possible off-taste of your coffee. « Show Less
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Other users are correct, medium grind works best without a paper filter. I use finely ground coffee AND a paper filter in the basket, that is the flavor I seem to enjoy the best! U should experiment to see how the flavor changes. Best regards, AJ.
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I don't use any paper filters with it although you could if you prefer. It is a regular style basket -- typical of percolators -- so you should look for coffee ground for percolators or grind your own so not as fine as for drip pots.
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Personally, I do think the coffee tastes better. I am not a fan of anything hot running through paper or being served in a paper cup, so I think the gold tone filter does allow the coffee to taste better plus the filters are well built and last for a long time. Plus it's ecologically sound and means less trash in the landfill via discarded paper filters.
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I use paper filters with the basket because if you didn't the coffee grounds would pour through with the coffee. I prefer not to drink the grounds! :)