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Permanent Coffee Filters: No more soggy paper

by Peggy on February 20th, 2008

When I mentioned in my page Tree Hugging Family Co-blogger Peggy that I stopped using paper coffee filters, one reader asked me what I use instead.

I chose a Mr. Coffee permanent filter last year and have never used paper coffee filters again.

What are the advantages?

•No paper filter waste.
•Saves resources since you reuse the same filter each time.
•They last a very long time. (Mine has a 10-year warranty.)
•No more buying coffee filters!
•You won’t have to skip coffee because you forgot to buy filters.
•More coffee taste. The coffee will be more oily, but try it. I like it.
•You save money.
•Most filters are dishwasher safe. Mine has made it fine in the dishwasher.

So, what if you use cone-shaped filters? Yip, they make those in permanent too.

Did I tell you that the coffee will taste better? In fact, some coffee roasters recommend using a permanent coffee filter to get the full taste of the coffee.

The reason I’m bragging on Mr. Coffee is because my coffee maker, which just turned 10 years old, is a Mr. Coffee. So, in my experience, their stuff doesn’t break easily.

But, is there a greener option than Mr. Coffee permanent filters?

Yes, I’m not perfect. But you must admit that these filters are better than the unbleached paper ones I used until last year.

Check back later and we’ll explore other options for coffee filters.

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