As a coffee specialist, Melitta® offers not only a wide variety of coffee machine filters, but also a wide range of coffee filters. A specific coffee filter size is necessary to ensure the best filter enjoyment, the size depends on the coffee machine you use and the number of cups of coffee you want to make. The range of coffee filters includes the Original, Gourmet and Natura product lines. For a very special taste experience, Melitta Gourmet® coffee filters feature innovative Aromaporen PLUS®, which increase the flow of fine coffee oils containing over 800 coffee flavors. Melitta Natura coffee filters focus on sustainability, with 60% fast-growing bamboo used in their construction. Natura and Original coffee filters have Aromazones that ensure the best coffee enjoyment.

Good for your coffee and nature: The filters are made from 40% fast-growing bamboo.

To ensure optimal coffee preparation, the filter paper must be shaped to exactly fit the shape of the filter. This is done by folding the two folded edges. The filter paper is then positioned perfectly flush with the edge of the filter and sits deep into the filter insert. This good fit means that the paper will not fold in on itself during the manufacturing process.

When filtration was in its infancy, there were no coffee machines – in those days, coffee was brewed by hand. To do this, filters and paper size filters 100, 102®, etc. – depending on the number of cups required – they had to have water poured over them several times. It was only possible to estimate how much coffee would eventually end up in the pot. During the 1960s, Melitta invented the “1x filter system”. Depending on the size selected, only “1x” amount of water is poured over the coffee with these new filters and filter papers (i.e. 1×2 paper filter poured over 1x = 2 cups of coffee, 1×4® paper filter pours over 1x = 4 cups etc.) and offered the right number of cups – a boon for coffee lovers For a long time, both the 100x and 1x series existed side by side, given that households still had filters for both types. Today, almost all machines use “1×4®” filter papers because they offer the perfect size for the amount of water and coffee required in the mainstream 8-10 cup range of machines.

In total, there are seven different sizes of filter paper available in stores. The various sizes have evolved over time for various reasons (see: “What exactly does “1×4®” mean when it comes to filter paper?”). Indications for the correct size of filter paper can be found in the operating instructions of your coffee machine or on the filter itself. The correct size is particularly important, because otherwise there is a risk of the filter tearing or folding.

Below you will find the most frequently asked questions about Melitta appliances.

How often a coffee machine needs descaling depends on how often it is used and the hardness of the water. In the event that the machine is used every day, then for hard water use, it is recommended to carry out desalination twice a month, while for soft water use, once a month is sufficient.

For descaling a coffee machine, it is recommended to use a descaling liquid suitable for coffee machines.

The best before date can be found on the packaging of the coffee beans. The minimum storage date is valid as long as the package is closed.

Roasted coffee is a delicate natural product, which can quickly lose its flavor if stored in the wrong way. Therefore, we recommend that you do not store the open package together with other strong-smelling foods. Protect your coffee from direct sunlight, heat and moisture, as these can adversely affect the taste. Store in a cool, dry and odor-free place. We also recommend that you store your coffee in its original packaging.

The way the coffee beans are ground significantly affects the taste of the coffee. will have a stronger taste, while if the grind is coarse, the taste will be milder. If the coffee beans are finely ground, the coffee will have a stronger taste, while if the grind is coarse, the taste will be milder.

Espresso is a small amount of concentrated coffee.

Filter coffee is made from hot water passing through ground coffee. Hot water is filtered through gravity. When the water comes into contact with the ground coffee, the flavors, color and aroma of the coffee are extracted and dissolved in the water, a process also known as extraction.

Espresso and filter coffee have only one thing in common. The coffee bean! Espresso is a concentrated coffee that is poured with pressurized water. The result is a small cup of coffee with a rich texture, a bittersweet taste and a golden foam known as crema. It needs at least 9 bar pressure to give the full flavor of the coffee.

The immediate answer is no. The right filtering and the right extraction rate are just some of the features that play an important role in the result.

Some key features:

• As coffee consists of 98% water, the quality of the water significantly affects the taste of your coffee. Therefore, the water should not be too hard or too soft. Water hardness varies greatly from region to region. While water that is too soft increases the acidity of the coffee, water that is too hard reduces its acidity.
• You must have the correct dosage of coffee. You should use the correct dosage of coffee with water, which will give you lighter or stronger coffee. The ideal dosage is 60g. of coffee per liter of water. The 10 cups of coffee will need 1.25 liters of water and 75g. coffee.
• Correct temperature. The most correct temperature for filtering coffee is 92-96°. Any colder and the aroma will be lost from the bean. Any hotter and the coffee will become bitter.

The Filter Coffee Makers have glass or metal jugs (hot). The glass carafe uses a hot plate to hold the filtered coffee while the metal (warm) carafe maintains the temperature of the filtered coffee through its walls. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Many say that the glass jug that is continuously heated by the hot plate underneath it can change the taste of the coffee after some time. The metal jug keeps the temperature better but is more expensive and you can’t see how much coffee is inside.

Appliances should not be cleaned with vinegar because tar is created which is harmful to the body.