Is the mesh fine enough to catch rooibos? Will it catch the coffee grounds from a percolator?
874116
The mesh is pretty fine. I don't use rooibos so I can't answer that but I haven't had trouble with any of the loose-leaf black teas I have. As for the coffee grounds, I don't have a percolator but think it would catch the grounds from a drip coffee maker.
874117
I'm not sure what a rooibos is, but it will catch coffee grounds from a percolator, although it isn't too big. It fits nicely over a mug that is not extra wide.
874118
I use the tea strainer for my coffee percolator, and I am satisfied with the results. I have never used rooibos, so I cannot say. But I adore the The Empress Tea Strainer and it fits perfectly over a tea cup or a coffee mug. Thank you
874119
I have used it for rooibos and it catches most of the grounds, maybe not 100% but sufficient for me. I haven't used it for coffee, but I can't see why it wouldn't work.
1833576
Not having tried to brew coffee with this, I would agree with the other people that, unless the coffee is really coarse, the grinds would likely go right through the mesh. Note that true "french presses" usually have a very fine (often nylon) mesh filter to filter the grounds from the liquid. The mesh on this screen is much larger than that.
561101
Not really. I just experimented with my strainer. I scooped a few tablespoons of my ground coffee into the strainer over the sink. The finer particles peppered the sink with just the force of dumping them into the strainer. Had I run any water through, I believe more would have escaped the strainer. So no, it cannot filter coffee grounds. My only hesitation is if your grounds are very coarse; mine were a medium grind.
1675101
I actually use it mostly for coffee and some sneaks through but not enough to really bother me. I've used loose tea, also, (lots of broken leaves, dried fruits, etc) and again, maybe a pinch of finely ground tea will sneak through the mesh. Unless you're really determined to drink every last drop and end up ingesting it, it shouldn't be enough to bother you.
283144
I am not sure. My stove-top Pyrex percolator is a 12-cupper, and when I "wrap" a filter around the filter cage spindle all is well even if I put in 10 coffee measures of coffee (I like my coffee strong). The packaging for the Brew-Rite's don't say. If this is really large percolator (like what they put out at neighborhood meetings), you could try it, and merely lay the filter "flat" in the filter cage with the middle hole over the spindle. Most important is to cover the drip holes (the ones in the bottom of the filter cage). Brew Rites will probably do this. Still think you're better off trying to find round "flat" filters that fit a 30-cupper. I am not sure. My stove-top Pyrex percolator is a 12-cupper, and when I "wrap" a filter around the filter cage spindle all is well even if I put in 10 coffee measures of coffee (I like my coffee strong). The packaging for the Brew-Rite's don't say. If this is really large percolator (like what they put out at neighborhood meetings), you could try it, and merely lay the filter "flat" in the filter cage with the middle hole over the spindle. Most important is to cover the drip holes (the ones in the bottom of the filter cage). Brew Rites will probably do this. Still think... » Read More I am not sure. My stove-top Pyrex percolator is a 12-cupper, and when I "wrap" a filter around the filter cage spindle all is well even if I put in 10 coffee measures of coffee (I like my coffee strong). The packaging for the Brew-Rite's don't say. If this is really large percolator (like what they put out at neighborhood meetings), you could try it, and merely lay the filter "flat" in the filter cage with the middle hole over the spindle. Most important is to cover the drip holes (the ones in the bottom of the filter cage). Brew Rites will probably do this. Still think you're better off trying to find round "flat" filters that fit a 30-cupper. « Show Less
1500795
That's pretty accurate I would say. Since the cloth is pretty fine, no grounds would get through, even if somewhat finer. If it's very very fine espresso, it might get through, but a medium to fine ground would do just fine.
1308615
Coffee grounds can get pretty fine. My guess would be no. I think you'd have to get one made specifically for coffee. This would strain out some of the grounds but probably not all. Don't get me wrong, it's a fine mesh strainer, but fine coffee grounds are too much for any strainer.
773665
Dont really know. The holes in the strainer seem fine enough but it isnt a percolater
138885
Hi Cathy.......this is a very fine mesh material, I'm guessing it's made of nylon and yes, it should filter coffee grounds quite nicely.I think 4 or 5 of these come in a package and you can certainly 'rinse and repeat' often before replacement is likely to be needed.I say give it a shot.....you really have very little to lose for the price charged.hope this helps,mark
1732660
Yes, but make sure you're using the round filters made for percolator baskets, obviously. Drip coffee filters won't work.
910365
The filter did not fit my percolator - It would not seat. I cut it to get a better fit. However, it still wasn't a good enough fit. I brew coffee without a filter and it works just fine.
1253977
Haven't tried, but I imagine it may be difficult to clean as the grounds could potentially get embedded into the mesh filter. The filter itself does look fine enough to strain coffee grounds though.
2224345
I would not think so if your percolator has the stem coming up in the middle for the water to come through and percolate over the grounds because this basket has no hole in the bottom to fit over the stem of your percolator.
1071527
I don't think it would catch the finer grounds. I use espresso and it is basically powder. Again, with sand it would depend. I think when it's wet and all clumped together some would be caught, but not all. I use a fabric strainer for the coffee and I brew it cold. It's the same strainer that is in my Bodum French press. I just this second used my Polder to strain cold fat off of chilled broth.
454269
Mine didn't come with a mesh basket. I'm not sure if you could use a paper filter and loose coffee grounds. It's possible that it could overflow if the filter and grounds didn't allow the water to flow through at a quick enough pace. I have only used pods. They worked well. I think you can buy a mesh pod to use your own coffee grounds, but I haven't tried that either.
455523
It definitely should. I do not have my percolator available to measure but it was about 2 inches. the metal piece underneath makes all the difference. I am very happy with the fit.
2226356
I am not sure since I use mine in a bunn drip coffee maker but I did see that and wondered why they had that in the middle now that you ask that it makes sense that it would be for a percolator. I say give it a try!