What to know about coffee filter paper?
Whether filter basket design yields a better-tasting cup of coffee has been a topic of heated discussion in the specialty coffee industry for years. The conical camp claims that the steep, constant angle of the brewer and filter, which is present in cone-shaped brewers results in coffee that is well-extracted and balanced. However, many who favor flat-bottom brewers claim that they produce better-tasting coffee and that they are simpler to use without the need for particular pouring techniques. The coffee filters are widely used to brew coffee on regular basis. Do you need to soak a paper filter first before brewing? Certainly, pre-wetting your paper coffee filters is something that most coffee experts advise. The papery flavor of the brewed coffee will be eliminated by prevetting. Also, if making a pour-over coffee by hand, heating your carafe while pre-wetting the filter will help it hold the coffee's temperature longer. Pre-wetting a filter for an immersion brew is gener...