Does the coffee taste better with this filter than the paper filters? Are the oils able to get through?
390559
i really cant taste a difference between using coffee filters or the gold tone filter. but i love the convience of saving. Dont have to worry about running out of filters ever again.
390560
I don't know. I always use it for the ease of use. I do not see a difference in taste.
390561
The Reusable filter tastes better then paper filter in my opinion. Not sure about oils. I'd think so. I buy ground Starbucks coffee.
390562
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.
20922
Not sure if you mean how is the quality or how does it physically work?The quality is excellent and makes a big difference in how the coffee tastes but that really depends on your water source.The filter fits into a specific spot on your coffee maker and not all of them have the place for a filter (at the bottom of the water reservoir).
329064
Percolator coffee is best when you use a coarse grind and no paper filters. Paper filters absorb the natural oils of the coffee bean which is what gives the perked coffee its' unique taste and flavor.
1718278
I found when using the plastic filter, without the paper filter you will get a fine particle sludge of coffee at the bottom of your cup. I am not a fan of cowboy type coffee, so I prefer the filters!
1685165
The filter has a cylindrical shape. Since it is for a single cup of coffee I think the shape is just fine. It allows the water to drip through the coffee and the entire batch of grounds gets wet so I believe it allows the water to drip through at a slow enough pace that it gets full flavor from the coffee. If you want a stronger cup then adjust the amount of grounds you use until you get it the way you want.
275115
Yes, I use the paper coffee filters--size 2. This makes a wonderful smooth cup of coffee.
2037602
Yes. I use a paper filter if the coffee is powder fine, but the gold filter for anything else. I think that the gold filter actually works better in the machine.
1405905
You don't really NEED a filter if your coffee is "percolator ground," which is a coarser grind than you would use for an automatic or drip coffee maker. The larger pieces won't go through the holes in the basket. BUT, if you prefer to use a filter or if your coffee is a finer grind, then you can really use any paper filter and cut it to size, as needed.
1259167
I always used a paper filter in my percolators. As for the West Bend, I no longer use it as the coffee was terrible. Teri
1411703
I use the ground coffee part nearly every day. I have found if you rinse it under a running faucet soon after you run a cup, it cleans more easily.I have never tried a filter.
2054332
I use a #4 paper and then a reusable screen filter on top of that. I have found that using just the paper filter tends to clog up with my grind. The screen seperates the fine particulate mater from the larger ground pieces of coffee. I use 2 large scoops (I believe they are 2 tablespoons each) for my carafe, and one large scoop for my travel mug (Starbucks medium size).I hope tis helps.
445932
Yes, I love it because I do not have to keep buying filters. However if you do not like sediment from the coffee still seeps thru filter. Somehow paper filters stop the sediment, whereas the presto filter lets it seep through. If you drink coffee black you may not notice it.
1134105
No sediment gets thru and the coffee filter is easy to clean. It's a micro screen... amazing that the water molecules get through... lol. Bingaux
126760
The coffee tastes great, especially if you brew Starbuck's ground coffee. I also use a paperless filter.
1027103
It does pass through plastic parts, and the permanent coffee filter which is a wire type mesh ( I like this better than paper) but, it brews the coffee very quickly, and I have never noticed any " plasticky " taste.I enjoy my fresh ground organic coffee every morning and this coffee maker does a great job.I only paid $80 though for mine.....don't know why the price is so high now....
1236408
Hi, I'm using paper filters from Costco because my that's what my wife got me when she gave me this as a gift. We have a Kenmore under the counter water filter for drinking water which I also use for making coffee. I believe a quality, good tasting, not distilled, water is important. I also find that I need less coffee than other coffee makers for this coffee maker. I like a fairly strong dark brew, and 9 table spoons of freshly ground Starbucks for a full 8 cup pot works well.
1259166
I have never used a paper filter in a percolator. Although I know that some people do. I do find a few grains of coffee in the bottom of the pot however, I have never had them in a cup.