Kitchen Accessory | N/ A

Coffee Filter

N/A Allergen-Free
Coffee Filter

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wood Pulp (Paper)|Polypropylene (Mesh)

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A porous paper or mesh device used to separate brewed coffee grounds from the liquid coffee beverage.

Sensory Profile

TasteN/A
TexturePorous, Fibrous
AromaN/A
AcidityN/A

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per N/A
CaloriesN/A
Total FatN/A
Saturated FatN/A
Trans FatN/A
CholesterolN/A
ProteinN/A
Total CarbohydrateN/A
Dietary FiberN/A
Total SugarsN/A
CalciumN/A
IronN/A
PotassiumN/A

Chef’s Secret

Pre-wetting paper filters with hot water removes residual paper taste and helps stabilize brewing temperature.

Substitutions

Best Match

Cheesecloth

N/A

Can filter grounds in emergencies, but less efficient and more sediment.

Fine-mesh Sieve

N/A

Better for coarser grinds, will allow more sediment than paper.

Paper Towel

N/A

Emergency only, can break down and impart off-flavors.

Buying Guide

Choose unbleached paper or reusable mesh for environmental reasons and flavor purity.

Flavor Pairings

Coffee Beans Water Coffee Maker