Why Use Filter Paper - Melitta USA (#)

„Most coffee drinkers know that paper coffee filters eliminate unwanted sediments while letting through the essential elements of great coffee flavor. But what most people don't know is that the paper coffee filter also filters out harmful coffee oils, which can raise cholesterol levels. Studies in the Netherlands have proven that, when coffee is filtered through a paper filter, these oils remain trapped in the filter. Percolated or unfiltered coffee does not eliminate these byproducts which then end up in the coffee cup.“

http://www.melitta.com/ct_whyfilter.html - Cached

Espresso Tamping (#)

„Once you are done distributing the grounds it is time for the first tamp.  Without moving the porta-filter, hold the tamper so that the base of the handle fits into the palm of your hand.  Your wrist should be straight, and the tamper should be a straight extension of your arm.  Press gently on the coffee with five pounds of pressure (Picture 3).  You will notice that some of the grounds will stick to the side of the basket.  Therefore, one must gently tap the basket with the handle on the porta-filter to knock the grounds onto the flat pellet you just formed (Picture 4).“

http://www.coffeeresearch.org/espresso/ tamping.htm - Cached

Tea & Coffee 08/01 - Coffee, Then and Now (#)

„Lingle first pointed out some general fields of possible progress, “There are really nine areas I can think of that have been crucial to the progress of the coffee industry over the past century.” Lingle began, “The technology of roasting with convection heat versus conductance; the introduction of the vacuum tin during the first part of the twentieth century and the valve bag during the last; the scientific analysis of brewing, primarily by Doctor E. Lockhart in the 1950’s; the increasing use of coffee hybrids; the development and evolution of espresso; the increasing popularity of the paper filter; and finally, advances in the technology of decaffeination and soluble coffee manufacture.” In covering these topics Lingle pointed out that in some areas progress had been limited or of mixed results.“

http://www.teaandcoffee.net/0801/coffee.htm - Cached

Amazon.com: Books: Everyday Wisdom: 1,001 Expert Tips for Hikers (#)

„In Everyday Wisdom, Karen Berger offers amateurs and experienced backpackers alike practical problem-solving advice that can lead to more enjoyable adventures in the backcountry--from preventing blisters to finding and patching an air-mattress hole to treating a case of poison ivy. Berger is also a strong proponent of trail improvisation, and shares ideas for improvising with items you might have packed or items found in the natural world: for example, a "cheese cloth can be used as a prefilter, bandage, mosquito netting, or coffee filter" and vegetation along the trail, such as "wild onions, dandelion leaves, Indian yamparoot and other wild edibles can liven up a one-pot meal." In other words, Everyday Wisdom is filled with the sort of information that every outdoors enthusiast can use. --Jenny Burritt“

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0898865239/ - Cached

The Javagirl Goes A-Cupping (#)

„You may get a slightly muddy cup, but at least you've extracted the fullest possible flavor. Second choice for coffee brewing would be a gold filter, since this filter doesn't remove any flavor from the coffee, as would be the case with a paper filter. Paper filters have a tendency to filter out coffee oils and grounds as well as flavor, plus your cup tends to pick up a bit of the paper's taste. Once brewed, coffee should not sit over heat for more than thirty minutes; any longer and you lose flavor at a rapid rate.“

http://www.sallys-place.com/beverages/coffee/ javagirl.htm - Cached

Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew, Brushed Chrome (#)

„When making fewer than five cups of coffee, use the 1-to-4-cups setting to improve extraction and heat; coffeemakers without this setting often lack the time to heat up properly, and coffee comes out cooler. A disposable charcoal filter removes chlorine and odors from tap water, improving coffee flavor, and should be changed every few months. Other features include a gold-tone commercial-style filter (or use No. 4 basket-style paper filters); capacity to use preground coffee instead of beans; 30-second Brew Pause, which allows a cup be poured before brewing is complete; and an audible tone to indicate the pot is ready.“

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/b00006f2mi/.../ 102-6867086-5656960 - Cached

The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„The heart of the automatic filter drip system is the familiar paper filter, filter holder and decanter. The machine simply heats water to the optimum temperature for coffee brewing and automatically measures over the ground coffee in the filter. The brewed coffee drips into the decanter, while an element under the decanter keeps the coffee hot once it is brewed. You measure cold water into the top of the maker, measure coffee into the filter, press a switch, and, in from 4 to 8 minutes, obtain 2 to 12 cups of coffee.“

http://www.coffeereview.com/ reference.cfm?id=168 - Cached

Virtual Coffee - The Hottest Online Coffee Zine! (#)

„It's akin to picking up a pile of cold wet dirt with soggy toilet paper. Set the rinsed filter mechanism aside, and search for a coffee filter. A rule of thumb is that you will never find coffee filters in the same place twice, and while this phenomenon is yet unexplained, there is a growing theory that coffee filters are indeed living organisms which have learned to survive by roaming in IT break rooms eating the remains of Hungry Man and Michelina microwave dinners.“

http://www.virtualcoffee.com/articles/summer03/ article3.html - Cached

Coffee Brewing (#)

„Coffee should be brewed for 4.5-5 minutes using a ratio of 55 grams of ground coffee per liter of filtered water (195-205°F). It is convenient to use 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of filtered water. Filtered water and spring water are recommended. Tap water imparts off flavors to the coffee and since some minerals are essential to coffee flavor, distilled water is not recommended.“

http://www.coffeeresearch.org/coffee/ brewing.htm - Cached

Coffee and Diabetes (#)

„In relation to Type 1 diabetes, published research has shown that a modest amount of caffeine can increase awareness of the warning symptoms associated with the onset of a hypoglycaemic episode, and thus allow the patient to take action to avoid such an event (1).  Furthermore, research has also demonstrated that the ingestion of caffeine in amounts equivalent to that found in 2 to 3 cups of filter coffee (180mg) had a beneficial effect on heart rate variability (2). Heart Rate Variability is a measure for the variation of the individual heart beats.  A reduction in heart rate variability may be associated with increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.“

http://www.britishcoffeeassociation.org/ id223.htm - Cached

View topic - How many times do you pour water through the filter... - Coffee Forum (#)

„I've found that the coarser the grind, the more times water should be poured through to optimize taste. When I've gotten extremely finely ground coffee, one time works very well (and in fact doing it more than once clogs the filter). With the drip grind coffee I'm currently using (Jim's Organic Coffee), I pour water in 2 times when I use 4-5 tablespoons of grounds - about 1½ - 2 ounces the first time, then 6 - 8 ounces. When I make coffee with 2 tablespoons or a little more grounds, I run water through 3 times - 1 - 2 teaspoons first, then 1 - 1½ ounces then 2 - 2½ ounces.“

http://www.coffeeforums.com/ viewtopic.php?p=5497 - Cached

India Coffee- Indiacoffee - Indian Coffee, monthly magazine - Over a Cup of Coffee (#)

„(A dabarah is an essentially South Indian utensil made of stainless steel that enhances the pleasure of drinking coffee) It was a different age. But even today, despite momentous changes - the coffee filter continues to be an integral and indispensable part of South Indian homes. In fact, the surest and most sadistic way of breaking up a South Indian joint family then would have been, to hide the coffee filter or better still, replace it with a teapot. Coffee drinking was not merely a habit, but a sacred ritual, the high point of the day.“

http://www.indiacoffee.org/newsletter/9/ overacup.html - Cached

BBC - h2g2 - Ways to Make Good Coffee (#)

„The choice is yours.While the coffee is brewing, it is worth jiggling the plunger slightly after a minute or so. This will stop all the grounds sitting in a big wad at the top and will improve the brew.Coffee made in plunger pots is better than that made in a filter maker because the metal filter used lets more of the flavour through.Unfortunately, there is a downside to the cafétière experience. What to do with the grounds? If you choose to pour them down the sink, you must, every five years or so, call upon that nice man from Dynorod to come and unblock the drains.“

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/a592832 - Cached

- Coffee Science Information Centre (#)

„In some sensitive individuals, ingestion of coffee after a period of abstinence may cause a temporary rise in blood pressure but there is no persistent hypertensive effect in the long term. Coffee made by the Scandinavian method of boiling or by the cafetiere method may cause mild elevation of plasma cholesterol concentration in some people but instant and filter coffee have no such effects. Although coffee elevates plasma homocysteine levels this effect is not large enough to have a significant effect on the risk of heart disease.“

http://www.cosic.org/coffee-and-health/summary - Cached

Gift ideas - The Coffee Cozy - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Coarsely ground coffee comes  in direct contact with the hot water and stays in contact with the water until the moment the coffee us ready for consumption. What separates the coffee from the water at the critical moment is a steel or nylon filter or both in combination. This is a method of brewing that truly extracts every desirable component from the ground coffee including more solids. There are many people that prefer this taste experience and it is arguable that press-pot coffee has more flavor.“

http://www.coffeecrew.com/mamblog/.../ gift-ideas---the-coffee-cozy-28.html - Cached

CoffeeKid - The Vacuum Brewer FAQ (#)

„It can be purchased separately as well. You end up with a coffee filtered in the same method as auto drip, which is a detriment to some because paper can impede some of the more volatile oils and aromas from passing through into the final brew. But hey, you're brewing at optimum temps with a vac pot, and most auto drip owners can't say the same. Cleanup is a bit messy for the fingers, but easy - remove filter, rinse over the sink (or shake over the garbage can), untwist the top plastic clamping disc, drop the paper filter, rinse plastic once more, done.“

http://www.coffeekid.com/coffee/vacpots/ vacpotfaq - Cached

Vac Pot Brewing with the Starbucks Utopia (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Before putting the filter basket on top of the carafe, use both hands to put the filter in place, creating a good seal; then put on the top of the filter basket. Place the assembled coffee filter basket on top of the carafe and place the carafe on the heating/power base. Turn on the machine and let it go through a "brewing" cycle without wasting your coffee grounds. Doing this will "season" the pot and remove most of the odd plastic tastes associated with manufacturing and shipping.“

http://www.ineedcoffee.com/00/10/utopia/ - Cached

Vac Pot Brewing with the Starbucks Utopia (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Note: you may not use the Utopia with less than 4 cups of water or more than 10 cups (20 - 50 oz.) of water. Place the carafe on the heating/power base, pull back the carafe lid and place the funnel of the coffee filter basket in the body of the carafe. Pour the coffee in the filter basket and fasten the filter basket lid. Position the filter basket piece with the lid so that the grip area on the basket filter lid is aligned with the handle of the carafe.“

http://www.ineedcoffee.com/00/10/utopia/?page=2 - Cached

Indian coffee board- monthly magazine- Cover Story- Coffee Consumption in India - Perspectives and Prospects (#)

„In the coffee strong markets- comprising the four southern states consumers believe that they would consume more coffee at home if their family & friends consumed coffee. In the East, there appears to be a certain level of eagerness to learn about m making `just right' coffee and, as seen earlier, they would make filter coffee if they knew how to make it well. Potential Opportunities for Growth: Market research studies point the following areas have potential for growth.“

http://www.indiacoffee.org/newsletter/2004/april/ cover_story.html - Cached

Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„This method steeps the grounds in cold water for 12 hours, after which it can be strained and used at full strength. This method is preferred because it entails nothing more than adding coffee grounds to water the night before, and then filtering the brew on the morning of the day it is to be used. The method is also said to produce a coffee with almost no acidity, an effect that many iced coffee drinkers prefer. Two cold-filter devices on the market are the Toddy Maker and the Filtron Pro.“

http://www.freshcup.com/ mar02_coffeontherocks.htm - Cached

Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„Sadly, I see this time and again. Portafilters are removed from the group head, the spent coffee is haphazardly discarded and new coffee is dosed directly over the residue. I have no qualms about how spent grounds are removed from the filter basket, as long as they are removed completely. It doesn’t matter if they’re rinsed by the group, run under the Americano valve or wiped clean with a dry bar towel—just make sure all of the old stuff is gone before replacing it with fresh coffee.“

http://www.freshcup.com/apr03_wholecup.htm - Cached

Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 18 (#)

„The twisting motion assures that the packer does not pull coffee off the surface of the partially packed cake. Raise the packer, flip it around smoothly, and using the small end tap the side of the porta-filter to dislodge ground coffee that has crept up the side of the basket. It is essential you do not hit it very hard. Use only the minimum force to get coffee off the side walls or you can break the seal between the coffee basket and the packed coffee.“

http://www.lucidcafe.com/cafeforum/ schomertable18.html - Cached

CoffeeKid - Vacuum Brewer Hey Day (#)

„But the advent of the automatic filter drip - that was the last nail. The filtered, drip method of producing coffee is a definite step up from instant, and to many, not much of a step down in quality from a vacuum brewer. To get your coffee automatically, and all you had to do after was to dump your filter and grounds in the garbage and rinse (or autodishwash) your coffee pot... well, this was convenience without too much loss of quality.“

http://www.coffeekid.com/coffee/vacpots/ vacpotheyday - Cached

Tips on Coffee - Tips for Brewing Coffee (#)

„Filtered coffee is still the most popular brewing method although occasionally frowned upon by some aficionados. Either a paper or metal filter is placed in a cone-shaped holder with medium to fine coffee and hot water drips through. Most machines are automatic. Filters from unbleached paper produce the best results but remember that leaving the coffee on the warmer too long will result in a 'chemical' taste.“

http://www.tips-on-coffee.com/ print_version.php?s=80 - Cached

View topic - Individually brewed coffee vs.pot brewed - Coffee Forum (#)

„it is coffee made just for you, right now with service and care. We always have 6 differnet filter coffees on bar all the time and people LOVE to choose their own coffees by reading our descriptive labels. We always talk to them about the coffees but don't upsell them to espresso because we already sell about 75% espresso drinks. We just talk to them about getting whole bean coffee for home use.“

http://www.coffeeforums.com/ viewtopic.php?t=1425 - Cached

Espresso! My Espresso! An Ongoing Internet Novel - CHAPTER (#)

„12/2/2000 - I still haven't found the source of the soupy-puck syndrome I was experiencing, but have written t off for the moment. One of the alt.coffee folks stated that it could be related to how long the puck is left in the portafilter. The theory is that the longer the puck is left the more time there is for the heat of the metal to vaporize the moisture out of the puck to dry it. It really isn't a concern other than it was a change I noticed and was searching for an answer.“

http://home.surewest.net/frcn/coffee/ coffee24.html - Cached

Coffee World - Everything you ever need to know about coffee! (#)

„The resulting brew will be rich and thick. Unlike a paper filter, a plunger pot allows the full flavor of coffee to be savored. A paper filter traps many of the coffee's oils and removes some of the flavor nuances. Also, a paper filter can introduce "paper" flavors of its own.“

http://www.javacafe.com/coffee.htm - Cached

Coffee Kids | 1-800-334-9099 | Helping coffee-growing families (#)

„Around the world, literally millions of people dedicate their lives to growing coffee. Unfortunately, the blessings of coffee don't always filter down to the people who grow it. Coffee farmers earn as little as a penny-a-pound for their harvest, and even during the years when crops do well and prices are high, the children of coffee growers go without much that we take for granted.“

http://www.coffeekids.org/ - Cached

:: Seeing Flavours :: (#)

„In fact, there’s a serious point behind the headline: the art of helping people understand how different coffees taste, smell and feel. It’s about allowing our customers to decide which espresso or filter coffee is right for them. In the past, our account team had to rely, in the main, on their descriptive powers. Our coffee fingerprint packs will change all that.“

http://www.matthewalgie.com/find_out/ lab-flavour.html - Cached

- Coffee Science Information Centre (#)

„A No one needs to stop drinking coffee. Hypercholesterolaemic people drinking coffee prepared by the boiled method, and anyone who wishes to decrease the risk of raised cholesterol levels, would be advised to change to any alternative method of brewing, or filter their boiled coffee through a paper filter before serving.“

http://www.cosic.org/questions-and-answers - Cached

Cleaning and Maintaining your Utopia Vac Pot (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Disassemble the coffee pot lid. Disassemble the arm rest (for the coffee filter basket) on the base. Remove the coffee filter and place it in a bowl with warm water and about a tablespoon of baking soda. Agitate the water occasionally and let it soak while you clean the rest of the equipment.“

http://www.ineedcoffee.com/02/06/utopiatips/ - Cached

Die Cast Coffee Maker (#)

„You can make up to ten cups of great java, using the aroma switch and variable brewing control to adjust for your individual preferences. It’s easy to clean, too, with removable coffee filter, aluminum housing, die cast metal parts, and glass carafe. Want to pour yourself a cup before it stops perking? No problem – the automatic drip stop eliminates the mess.“

http://www.villaware.com/ store_item.asp?itemid=363 - Cached

Gaggia Topazio - Espresso for the budget minded - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Even with a 680 Watt boiler, the Toppy has no trouble generating a sustained blast of steam for frothing enough milk for a couple of cappuccinos. The creature features of the Topazio are slightly light duty; aluminum coffee filter portafilter and thermoplastic shell around the Topazio. But, hey, this is a sub-300 dollar unit.“

http://www.coffeecrew.com/test-zone/.../ espresso-for-the-budget-minded-3.html - Cached

The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Viennese Coffee.  Ambiguous term. Describes coffee brewed by the drip or filter method from a blend of coffee brought to a degree or darkness of roast called Viennese Roast; also refers to brewed coffee of any roast or origin topped with whipped cream. “

http://www.coffeereview.com/ glossary.cfm?alpha=v - Cached

Café de Colombia - The Right cup (#)

„In Italy, if you order a caffé, you will get an espresso. An espresso lungo, a shot of espresso with twice the water, is as close as you will get to American filter coffee. A cappuccino chiaro has less coffee and more milk, while a cappuccino scuro has more coffee and less milk.“

http://www.juanvaldez.com/menu/preparation/recipes/ rightcup.html - Cached

Drinks (#)

„Place the coffee and spices in the filter cone of your coffee maker. Brew coffee as usual, let it cool. In a tall glass, dissolve 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar in an ounce of the coffee (it's easier to dissolve than if you put it right over ice).“

http://www.koffeekorner.com/drinks.htm - Cached

View topic - cold brew/toddy question - Coffee Forum (#)

„I don't have a Toddy coffee maker system. I "brew" it in a jar in my frig for 8 to 12 hours, strain it through a coffee filter and refrigerate. I buy flavored decaf beans and course grind them. To serve, I mix 1/4 cup of coffee concentrate with water in a 12 oz.“

http://www.coffeeforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=573 - Cached

Mr. Coffee® - Tips (#)

„Coffee® espresso machines that require packing). You should end up with two or three millimeters between the top of the coffee and the rim of the filter. When you release the tamping tool, twist it in a circular motion to create a clean pack and a smooth surface for the water.“

http://www.mrcoffee.com/tips.aspx - Cached

Factors in a Perfect Cup (of espresso) (#)

„This is one of the big mistakes world wide. People do not clean off the accumulated coffee oils in the porta-filter and inside the group head. After 40 minutes these oils if left to bake on the metal surfaces impart a rancid bite over the flavor of the espresso coming out of the machine.“

http://www.lucidcafe.com/cafeforum/factors.html - Cached

Drip Coffee Brewers: SwissGold, Chemex, Filtercone (#)

„Ceramic #1 Coffee Cone Filter Holder. For those who dislike plastic, we offer a nice heavy ceramic coffee filter. I think you could probably drop this from your 2nd story window and not break it ...very heavy vitrified porcelain.“

http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.brewers.shtml - Cached

BUNN Paper Coffee Filters (#)

„As BUNN developed the first commercial paper coffee filter, we know consistent paper porosity and filter structure is critical to delivering that same great tasting cup of coffee to your customers, every time.“

http://www.bunnomatic.com/pages/commercl/related/ rel_paper_filters.html - Cached

India coffee - Indian Coffee, monthly magazine - over a cup of coffee-July 2003 (#)

„Yup! There is still one more thing left in my coffee life - a coffee filter! I shall get this, when I next go back home! Lest I should slip away into my coffee dreamland, let me continue :)“

http://www.indiacoffee.org/newsletter/2003/july/ over-cup-coffee.html - Cached

INDIA COFFEE - INDIAN COFFEE, MONTHLY MAGAZINE - BAZAAR BUZZ- Coffee gadgets find a niche in urban Indian kitchens (#)

„Coffee was first roasted over a fire in a cylinder that was rotated by hand. Then, the coffee was ground, using a mortar and pestle, and brewed in a traditional coffee filter.“

http://www.indiacoffee.org/newsletter/2003/august/ bazaar_buzz.html - Cached

Tea & Coffee Message (#)

„Which country you belong. Please clarify me whether it is steel coffee filter to extract coffee decaution from coffee powder. Upon hearing from you I shall despatch.“

http://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/messages/ 6758.html - Cached

The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Portafilter, Filter Holder.  In espresso brewing , a metal object with plastic handle that holds the coffee filter, and clamps onto the group. “

http://www.coffeereview.com/ glossary.cfm?alpha=p - Cached

illy caffè North America (#)

„Insert the filter. Place one heaping tablespoon (7 grams) of fine grind coffee in the filter for every 5 ounces of water. Do not compact the coffee.“

http://www.illyusa.com/preparation/mokapot.html - Cached

Tips on Coffee - Camper's Java (#)

„Seal and shake well to blend. To prepare, place coffee mixture in paper filter cone and pour 4 cups hot water through.(Don't forget to take along sweetener in a separate container)  “

http://www.tips-on-coffee.com/ print_version.php?s=67 - Cached

Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Melitta Black Coffee Filter Cone 1-3 Cup (#)

„1 person recommended Melitta Natural Brown Coffee Filter, #2 - 100 Count in addition to Melitta Black Coffee Filter Cone 1-3 Cup“

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/ b0000cflcq?v=glance - Cached

Navy Coffee! (#)

„Remove from heat and place on rubber, asbestos or cork mat. As the bowl cools, a vacuum is created and the filtered coffee flows into the lower bowl in only a few seconds.“

http://www.koffeekorner.com/navy_coffee!.htm - Cached

It's All About Coffee (#)

„Roasted beans, ripe at five days old, are ground fresh for every (Italian) cup. Shots of coffee ooze through 18g filter baskets ("the biggest in the world," he says).“

http://www.aboutcoffee.net/ 2003_05_25_bcearc.html - Cached

CoffeeGeek - Coffee Filters - All Types - Douwe Dijkstra's Review (#)

„accessories & misc.coffee filters - all types.douwe dijkstra's review“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/accessories/coffee_filters/drddt/ 492 - Cached

CoffeeGeek - Coffee Filters - All Types - Jim Pellegrini's Review (#)

„accessories & misc.coffee filters - all types.jim pellegrini's review“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/accessories/coffee_filters/pellegrini/ 1166 - Cached

CoffeeGeek - Coffee Filters - All Types - Robert Jason's Review (#)

„accessories & misc.coffee filters - all types.robert jason's review“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/accessories/coffee_filters/ latest - Cached