Do paper filters remove chlorogenic acid from coffee? I have the aeropress and that is my one concern using the paper filters.
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No they do not. In fact, no coffee filters (paper or steel) will remove chlorogenic acid from coffee. This is presumably because chlorogenic acid is soluble in water, so it flows through into the coffee regardless of the hole size. This link from the Journal of Nutrition reports on a study of the effects of chlorogenic acid in humans. For the study the subjects were given coffee prepared in a paper filter (and the chlorogenic acid passed through that filter). Journal of Nutrition http://jn.nutrition.org/content/137/10/2196.full Harvard's medical school notes the following about chlorogenic acid in particular as part of a longer summary of coffee's pros and cons (they conclude that overall coffee is nothing to worry about). Quote: "Explanations for the association between coffee consumption and lower rates of heart disease and diabetes often point to chlorogenic acid and other obscure antioxidant substances as the responsible parties. Antioxidants are substances that sop up reactive molecules before they have a chance to harm sensitive tissue like the lining of blood vessels. Chlorogenic acid was probably the main antioxidant in your cup of coffee this morning. Some experiments have shown that it may also inhibit absorption of glucose in the digestive system and even out insulin levels. Chlorogenic acid might be another coffee ingredient with a split personality. Along with caffeine, it seems to push up levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that has been associated with artery-clogging atherosclerosis." link: http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Health_Letter/2012/January/what-is-it-about-coffee
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I always used a paper filter in my percolators. As for the West Bend, I no longer use it as the coffee was terrible. Teri
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No, the coffee grounds stay in the filter basket. As for paper filters, I've always used Bunn filters and never had a problem with the grounds overflowing in them either.
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I use the regular paper filters, never had a problem (I've never used the permanent kind). The paper filters work great. (the round "Mr Coffee" kind, by the way, not the cone shaped ones)
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I don't use any paper filters with it although you could if you prefer. It is a regular style basket -- typical of percolators -- so you should look for coffee ground for percolators or grind your own so not as fine as for drip pots.
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no filters, just a basket. i wrap coffee grounds in paper filters like big tea bags. easy clean-up. then i compost the grounds, paper filters and all.
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Also, there are paper filters that you can use to put your own coffee into. Then throw the filters away.
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No. You use the paper filters with the pour overs. You pour water through first to wet the filter. Toss the water in the cup. Then add the grounds and then pour the water through. Great coffee.
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We just put a paper filter into the "basket" for our coffee. The coffee maker has a lift out brown plastic basket that uses paper filters. I tried buying a "metal mesh" permanent filter but it did not fit correctly in the coffee maker. It was a Hamilton Beach brand filter. Amazon was very willing to refund our money for it. We are perfectly happy with the paper filters.
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I use paper towels to scrap the clogged grounds from the filter when I need to use it again - I have two filter cups to fill up with my decaffeinated coffee in the mornings after breakfast daily! Good luck in cleaning yours thoroughly!!
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It uses paper micro-filters. The AeroPress comes with 350 filters. Replacement packs of 350 filters are sold everywhere for about $3. You can also rinse a filter under the tap and re-use it up to about twenty times.
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It works well in my Aeropress (which I love). The aeropress has a paper filter that keeps the fine grind from being a problem.
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You must use the disposable paper filters in order to have good results. The paper filter holds the coffee off the bottom of the Ekobrew filter and allows the water to flow more freely and it will not only flow faster it will taste way better with no coffee scum left in your cup.
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Yes. I use a paper filter if the coffee is powder fine, but the gold filter for anything else. I think that the gold filter actually works better in the machine.
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I use a Bunn 10 cup and had grounds with the paper filters. I've made full pots for about a week with the reusable filter and haven't had the overflow problem or grounds in my coffee.
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Yes #2 paper filter I what I use. I live drip coffee at home and traveling. Far superior to K cups.
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Paper filters are not needed, though you will get a few fine grounds in the bottom of the cup. Also, this cup works best if you don't don't grind the coffee too fine. Some pre-ground coffee doesn't work too well because it is ground too fine.