How Long Do Gold Plated Coffee Filters Last?

Gold tone filters are an alternative to paper filters

The taste of home-brewed coffee is highly dependent on the type of filter you use. Permanent filters instead of paper ones are an excellent option. Known as gold tone filters, these enhance the flavor of a coffee's roast and eliminate waste. Gold tone filters can last years without needing to be replaced.

Features

The majority of gold tone filters contain stainless steel treated with gold plating. The mesh of the filter traps coffee grounds and keeps them from seeping into the pot.

Benefits

Gold tone filters bring out much more flavor of the roast than a typical paper filter. Paper filters absorb a good amount of oil from the grounds, which diminishes the coffee's flavor. Also, a permanent filter prevents a great deal of waste. A gold tone filter can remain in use for years without needing to be replaced.

Considerations

The grind of the coffee is dependent on the type of filter. A gold tone filter requires a finer grind than does a paper filter. After disposing of the grounds, wash the filter the same way as a coffee pot.

References

• Consumer Reports
• Gourmet Coffee Zone