Would this completely filter out Melitta Coffee grinds (from Brazil, red & green box)? My old "perm" filter didn't. I've been using paper filter.
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I haven't used that brand of coffee with the filter. I am using Teeccino Java and I get a very small amount of dust passing through. It stays in the bottom of the coffee pot so it doesn't matter.
441685
Not sure what you mean by Brazil, red and green box. This filter as with any permanent filter I have ever used will always let through some very very fine coffee grounds. I personally don't mind and love that I don't have to buy filters. I think it's minimal. But if you don't want even the finest particles at the bottom of your cup, you'll probably have to stick with paper.
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I use it with regular grind (Starbucks) coffee and love it. Some very fine silt gets through, but it's not enough to be objectionable. I liked it enough to buy a second one. It rinses off or washes easily (in seconds), and I never run out of filters.
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I have a hemp cloth filter which I use with this and it filters EVERYTHING, but the cloth filter alone gets clogged too quick. I like using both because together they work perfectly, and the cloth filter can be washed or just rinsed out. Been doing it this way for many years now and am very happy with it. If you can't find a cloth filter to go with this, I'd also use paper filters with it. (Which I hate because of the environmental issues, not to mention the ones that are white are made white with bleach, and the brown ones cost more, and you have to keep buying the paper ones.)
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It does not work well at all with regular grind coffee. It is better with a finer ground coffee (like Melitta) but does not filter grinds completely. I have gone back to paper filters and this sits in the closet
1000915
If you mean the cone shaped Melita type filter, then no those will not work with this. While it is touted as having a "commercial grade permanent basket filter" so no paper filter is required note that it will accept a standard 8-12 Cup basket filter such as is used on Mr. Coffee, Black & Decker etc. The Bunn sized basket filters are too big. Just a regular Mr. Coffee sized one will work. On mine I get too much sediment using just the permanent filter, your results may vary depending on the grind used. With the paper filter lining the permanent filter inside it makes cleaning the basket much easier also. It is a great coffee maker and makes an outstanding brew. Next best thing to a commercial Bunn. In fact it has features a Bunn Commercial Pour-Over doesn't and uses tons less electricity.
1737574
I use paper filters with the basket because if you didn't the coffee grounds would pour through with the coffee. I prefer not to drink the grounds! :)
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I found when using the plastic filter, without the paper filter you will get a fine particle sludge of coffee at the bottom of your cup. I am not a fan of cowboy type coffee, so I prefer the filters!
885938
We use a paper filter in ours. We had some left over from before. They are just like the ones used in a regular Mr. Coffee, but one size bigger; fold in quarters, cut off tip and it fits over the percolator tip. The last ones I purchased were at WalMart, but I have not purchased any in the last year. The holes in the basket filter are quite small, you could try it without the paper filter, but you will likely have some grounds left in the bottom of the pot.
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It comes with a filter cup that fits into a case that is placed in the machine. I remove the filter cup which is part mesh for coffee flow and wash after each use. I looked for paper filters and so far have not found any that small. I don't think it was meant to use a paper filter due to the design of the filter. The coffee grounds stay in the filter. It does a good job. Easy to wash
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I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig. They are not reusable and tiny little paper filters like the big ones used is large coffee makers for ground coffee. I find it much easier to dump out and it does catch most of the grounds. I found at grocery store a small red & green box of 60 filters and they have them on Amazon. I've also used the paper filters people use who make their own coffee pods and they are on amazon as well and called Coffee Pod Replacement filters by Easy Pack. They are a little paper filter with a connected lid that opens and closes. I have found both these type of paper filters work great for ground coffee in the Bunn My Café MCU. I use both types . I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig. They are not reusable and tiny little paper filters like the big ones used is large coffee makers for ground coffee. I find it much easier to dump out and it does catch most of the grounds. I found at grocery store a small red & green box of 60 filters and they have them on Amazon. I've also used the paper filters people use who make their own coffee pods and they are on amazon as well and called Coffee Pod Replacement filters by Easy Pack. They are a little paper filter with a connected lid that opens and closes. I have found both these... » Read More I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig. They are not reusable and tiny little paper filters like the big ones used is large coffee makers for ground coffee. I find it much easier to dump out and it does catch most of the grounds. I found at grocery store a small red & green box of 60 filters and they have them on Amazon. I've also used the paper filters people use who make their own coffee pods and they are on amazon as well and called Coffee Pod Replacement filters by Easy Pack. They are a little paper filter with a connected lid that opens and closes. I have found both these type of paper filters work great for ground coffee in the Bunn My Café MCU. I use both types . « Show Less
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did u ever get an answer for this? i LOVE percolator coffee but hate the leftovers at the bottom of the cup. i just use a metal filter and pour thru that into my cup. keeps all that extra out but here's a link for filters if u want to use them. http://www.amazon.com/Melitta-628354-Disc-Coffee-Filters/dp/B001M8K5TU/ref=pd_sim_k_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BFD3RPTM182MCC5BB3X
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You don't really NEED a filter if your coffee is "percolator ground," which is a coarser grind than you would use for an automatic or drip coffee maker. The larger pieces won't go through the holes in the basket. BUT, if you prefer to use a filter or if your coffee is a finer grind, then you can really use any paper filter and cut it to size, as needed.
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I tried the melitta filters for java jig in the grounds drawer and found several problems. They do fit but they limit the room in the basket making it not possible to use the 20grams of grounds the drawer can fit without the paper filter... This alone is a reason to not use a paper filter in the bunn mcu. Grounds still escape up the sides of the paper filter so cleanup still requires running water through the metal filter...I will continue using the grounds drawer without paper filters as recommended... It makes an excellent cup of coffee.
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The filter you use makes a huge difference, I wouldn't use a metal filter with a cone. Use a burr grinder on the finest setting, almost powder. (Personally I always use Melitta filters, they are worth the extra cost. Others seem to flow too fast or too slow.)
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While paper filters are not necessary with percolators, there are paper filters that work with percolators...they are flat and square with a hole in the center and at each of the 4 corners. Simply place the filter in the basket allowing the perk stem to come through the middle hole, fill with coffee ground, then bring the corners in; place the lid on the basket (not an option with all percolators, but some) and let 'er rip.
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permanent filters are just another big mess to clean up. Stick with the paper. If its the expensive cone shaped filters your trying to avoid, stick a regular basket type filter in the melita cone. it will work.
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Just the filter is enough. I use only paper filters (without the "real" filter), I don't know why! I use either Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. Enjoy! It is a great little coffee maker.
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I use Melita single serve coffee filters for Javajig. They are not reusable and tiny little paper filters like the big ones used is large coffee makers for ground coffee. I find it much easier to dump out and it does catch most of the grounds. I found at grocery store a small red & green box of 60 filters and they have them on Amazon. I've also used the paper filters people use who make their own coffee pods and they are on amazon as well and called Coffee Pod Replacement filters by Easy Pack. They are a little paper filter with a connected lid that opens and closes. I have found both these type of paper filters work great for ground coffee in the Bunn My Caf MCU. I use both types .
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Other users are correct, medium grind works best without a paper filter. I use finely ground coffee AND a paper filter in the basket, that is the flavor I seem to enjoy the best! U should experiment to see how the flavor changes. Best regards, AJ.
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Yes, this is a permanent filter instead of using #4 paper filters. The Braun UGSF4 Permanent Gold Screen Coffee Filter works great. I love it! Use this filter, save a tree!