Gold Tone Permanent Coffee Filter Review

Beautifully finished and perfectly sized standard Melitta cones. However, the mesh is open enough to let in too many small particles for my liking. As it turns out, standard Melitta paper filters are perfect for "gluing" to the sides of the cone to induce an icy slow pass. This filter is the ideal solution as it is positioned away from the edges of the cone for rapid liquid flow and also fits onto the standard Melitta paper cone, so the combination of the Melitta base plastic cone, this filter…

Need #2 or #4 for a 4 cup coffee maker? As confusing as it is, you probably want number 2. The ones for number 4 are for large coffee makers (8-12 cups). I think this little filter is well made and will last a long time, but I think there is a small flaw in the design. Where the handle protrudes through the sides of the filter, there are two small protrusions on the outside that prevent the filter from sliding fully into some coffee makers. However, this is the only #2 metal filter I could…

After working in the coffee industry for a while I have relied on my brew at home because it is the only decent cup of coffee I can get, without spending my money hand. and leg. I bought this because I thought it would end the need for paper filters and help reduce waste. We care about the environment in our home so it's sad to say this has already been sent to the bin in my kitchen after just three uses. Three chances with different degrees of grinding and different mixtures. But in our home…