Can this filter coffee grounds?
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.
561102
Hmmm... it's fine but not sure if it's THAT fine. I strain herbs for medicinal tinctures but I still use cheesecloth with it. I love it!
561103
I use Maxwell House coffee so you will have to use that as a base. It filtered out the majority of the coffee except for the powdery portion. Hope that helps. I agree with reviewer Stephanie. That was my experience too.
1186211
I would say yes, the water you pour into the coffee maker might be filtered but the water has to be circulated through the coffee machine and might come into contact with something inside the machine. The filter will eliminate those articles from inside the machine. Hope this helps.
1732658
probably, but you don't need to buy filters as long as the coffee used is not too fine. Just wet the coffee basket with water and then fill with the measured coffee needed for the amount of cups brewed. There should be little if any coffee grinds that get through. Hope this helps.
1538997
No. It's a standard percolator coffee pot with tiny holes in the coffee ground basket, just use coarse ground coffee and there's no need for filters. (Like coffee pots in the 50's)
1991495
Susan, if your coffee is ground very fine, you might want to use the filter. I don't use, although with a different grind I might want to to avoid grounds in the coffee dispensed.
2037602
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.
371063
You can if you have one of the little filter baskets OR cut down the SMALL size store-bought coffee filter papers. (Note: the dark color ones are unbleached:-)
1204570
I just use the regular filters, poke a hole in the center and put the grounds on top. The filter doesn't come all the way up the sides, but it works well enough for me. Any grounds that would get in would sink to the bottom and would be below the spout so I haven't noticed grounds in my coffee. I don't know where to get bigger filters though.
424032
I agree with Bird Lover - it would depend on the size and shape of your filter, but I doubt it would work because of the knob that sticks up from the filter...unless you can somehow hang it underneath when you set the coffee maker on top of a cup.
1506662
I have never had grounds in my coffee! I use a disposable filter in the filter that came with the pot. Be sure the disposable filter is carefully placed. Use your fingers to smooth it out inside the disposable filter. Good luck!
1737571
No, that us why I bought this model. Just rinse out the reusable basket filter. No grounds go into your coffee.
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.
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
355807
Well, not exactly - it's a bit too small but it does work if you're making less than 8 cups. Any more than that and the grounds will probably overflow the filter - at least that's what happened to me. I use paper filters when I'm brewing 8 cups or more.
1641018
no ... it has no filter ...don't need it when using pods ... as a saver ... I buy fodgers single coffee and use those.
173630
Yes, or you can use it in a drip-style coffee pot like Mr. Coffee. In this case, you don't need to use a filter.
819281
I would think so. We purchased six filters outside of Keurig. We are so happy with the taste of our coffee with these disposal filters.