Coffee Machine Filters: What They Do, Where to Buy Them and Cost
So you’re the proud owner of a filter coffee machine, if you’re lucky enough you might even have one of those fancy types that has a set alarm to wake you up to a freshly brewed pot. Having a filter coffee machine is probably one of the easiest ways to have good quality coffee on demand. It’s cost effective, makes a considerable amount, is easy to use and maintain and it gives you what you want; straight-up, no frills coffee. However, those little paper filters you brew your coffee through can sometimes become annoying – whether it’s because of the cost or accidentally forgetting to stock up and being left stranded without your fix on a Monday morning.
Coffee Filters: Why Do I Need One?
I’m sure you’ve found yourself wondering if any serious harm could come of skipping using a coffee filter entirely; you’d gladly rather just throw that ground coffee into your “pot” and let it work it’s magic. In all honestly, in a serious pinch, that’s probably OK to do once or twice. You really should try to avoid it though; let me tell you why.
Once you’ve had a few cups of properly-brewed coffee, and suddenly switch to brewing a pot without the paper filter – chances are you’ll find a few coffee grinds have made their way into your cup. Speaking for myself (and the majority of coffee drinkers) – that’s a gross experience.
Taking this a bit further – if the coffee grounds are somehow finding their way into your coffee, they’re reaching places inside the machine that you either cannot reach, or simply overlook when cleaning. This can build up over time and actually affect the taste of your coffee – as well as the longevity of the machine. Although it is only made of single-use, high density paper, it keeps the coffee grounds in place and makes disposal a lot easier.
So in short; always use a filter!
Anyway, we’ve done our research to find you the easiest, cheapest and best coffee filters locally 🙂
Coffee Filters: Where Can I Buy Them?
Coffee Filters: Makro
ARO Brand Coffee Filters – R 99.00.
Coffee Filters: takealot.com
Melitta Filter Bags With Flavour-Zones – R 80.00
Coffee Filters: Woolworths
Woolworths Brand Paper Coffee Filters – R 27.00 (each filter is re-usable up to four times)
Coffee Filters: Pick ‘n Pay
House of Coffee Perco Brand Coffee Filters – R 33.00
Tchibo Coffee Filters – R 33.00
Coffee Filters: Yuppie Chef
Coffee Queen Filter Papers – R 99.00
The great part of all the filters we have listed above is that they are usually available through online shopping; that adds the convenience you need, along with the product you need. Some paper filters are re-usable, but should be closely inspected for any tears or punctures before re-using.
Other Uses For Coffee Filters
Well, if they’re in your home and paid for -you might as well get the best use out of them as you can! Did you know you could use paper filters for polishing leather? Or even better (this one is for the ladies) – a paper coffee filter doubles up as an oil blotter. Keep one in your car – and if you forget to take your make-up with one day and need to blot your face free of excess oil – use a filter paper! Gentlemen – paper filters can be great to apply to nicked or cut skin after shaving. Apply it the same way you would with a small piece of tissue paper and allow it to absorb the mess. These work great in this instance, they’re much thicker and better at absorbing than regular tissue. Spilled something on your carpet you’re sue is going to leave a stain? Cover it up with a coffee filter immediately to absorb the majority of the spill. Soothe tired and puffy eyes with water-soaked coffee filters you’ve popped into the freezer for a few minutes. Lastly, because coffee filters are lint-free, they are great for cleaning windows and leaving them, streak-free.
See, coffee filters are a necessity of you use a filter coffee machine – and we can see that they have plenty other useful purposes.
Tell us, what unique way have you used your coffee filter?
