Coffee filter
Coffee filter
A coffee filter (/ˈkɒfi ˈfɪltər/) is a coffee brewing device used to separate the coffee grounds from the brewed coffee.
Etymology
The term "coffee filter" is derived from the English words "coffee," which is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, and "filter," which refers to a porous device for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it.
History
The first coffee filter was invented by a German housewife named Melitta Bentz in 1908. Dissatisfied with the coffee grounds in her cup, she invented a way to filter them out using blotting paper from her son's school notebook. This led to the establishment of the Melitta company, which still produces coffee filters today.
Types of Coffee Filters
There are several types of coffee filters, including paper, metal, and cloth. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, affecting the taste and quality of the brewed coffee.
- Paper Coffee Filters: These are disposable and can be composted after use. They are known for producing a clean cup of coffee, as they trap most of the coffee's oils and fine particles. However, they also remove some of the flavors and aromas.
- Metal Coffee Filters: These are reusable and allow more oils and fine particles into the final cup, resulting in a fuller-bodied and more flavorful coffee. However, they may let through more sediment than paper filters.
- Cloth Coffee Filters': These are also reusable and provide a balance between paper and metal filters. They allow some oils through but trap most of the fine particles.
Related Terms
- Coffee Brewing: The process of making coffee, which often involves a coffee filter.
- Coffee Grounds: The remnants of coffee beans after they have been ground and brewed.
- Coffee Beans: The seeds of the Coffea plant, which are roasted and ground to make coffee.
- Melitta Bentz: The German housewife who invented the first coffee filter.
- Melitta: The company established by Melitta Bentz, which still produces coffee filters today.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coffee filter
- Wikipedia's article - Coffee filter
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