{"id":2331,"date":"2016-12-11T06:13:51","date_gmt":"2016-12-11T06:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffeemakerslist.com\/?p=2331"},"modified":"2016-12-11T06:13:51","modified_gmt":"2016-12-11T06:13:51","slug":"permanent-coffee-filter-vs-paper-which-one-is-better-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coffeemakerslist.com\/permanent-coffee-filter-vs-paper-which-one-is-better-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Permanent Coffee Filter vs. Paper – which one is better and why"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apart from the type of coffee beans and taste you choose for a perfect cup of steaming hot coffee, other aspects such as choosing the best coffee filter matters too. Metal filters and paper filters are used on a regular basis but the taste of the coffee differs in both. Let us discuss the difference between the coffee filters, their use and the taste they give.<\/p>\n

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Permanent Coffee Filter\/ Metal Filter\/ Basket<\/h3>\n

Metal filters are reusable coffee filters and they alter the taste of the coffee on a large scale. When you are opting for a cheap way of having a great cup of coffee, a permanent coffee filter is a good one time investment option. There are several types of permanent and reusable filters which are used nowadays. The cheaper option is made of nylon and the other one is an expensive, gold- tone coffee filter which is in trend.<\/p>\n

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Paper Filter<\/h3>\n

Paper filters are disposable and do not need cleaning. It saves you from the hassle of cleaning after your coffee has brewed and hence saves a great deal of maintenance. Being biodegradable<\/a> in nature, these can be thrown in compost. Since the paper filters do not allow the coffee oils to enter through them, it can alter the taste of the coffee to a great extent. Paper filters also come in two types, bleached and unbleached. Unbleached paper filters might change the taste more as compared to bleached filters.<\/p>\n

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Difference between Permanent Filters and Paper Filters<\/h2>\n

There are a number of differences between these two filters in terms of taste, use and advantages.<\/p>\n

Permanent Filters<\/h4>\n

Cleaning and maintenance<\/strong>: Permanent filters need cleaning time to time. They need high maintenance and are harder to clean.<\/p>\n

Taste<\/strong>: These filters are synthetic and can alter the taste of the coffee. It may also depend on the type of permanent filter used.<\/p>\n

Effect on environment<\/strong>: Since permanent filters are reusable, these are environmental friendly as no trees are cut to manufacture them. They also do not add to a huge pile of waste.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: The cost of permanent filters depend on the type of material used in its making. A nylon filter will be comparatively cheaper than a gold tone filter.<\/p>\n

Freshness<\/strong>: The coffee brewed through a permanent filter has a richer and fresher taste. Again, it depends on the type of permanent filter used.<\/p>\n

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Paper Filters<\/h4>\n

Cleaning and maintenance<\/strong>: Since paper filters are disposed after each use, no type of cleaning is required and hence, maintenance is easy and low.<\/p>\n

Taste<\/strong>: The taste of coffee can be altered at a huge scale through paper filters.<\/p>\n

Effect on environment<\/strong>: They are not effectively environment friendly because they are disposed after each use and it creates a lot of waste. Trees are cut in the making of these filters.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: These are comparatively cheaper than the permanent filters.<\/p>\n

Freshness<\/strong>: No residues are left and thus the coffee prepared is quite fresh although its taste is altered a bit.<\/p>\n

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