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Some coffee aficionados believe pre-wetting the filter will also rinse away “paper taste” from a dry filter.

To figure out the best direction to fold the paper, bend the paper back and forth. Sometimes, it’ll feel easier to bend towards one side. When you fold the crimped parts, fold towards the easier side in order to add extra support on that side. Use the folding method rather than doubling up on filters. Using 2 coffee filters can slow down the brewing process and result in a less-than-ideal tasting cup of coffee. [4] X Research source If you have basket filters, you don’t have to worry about folding them.

As a downside, we should mention that coffee experts tend to prefer conical filters to basket filters. The flat bottom of basket filters can cause slightly uneven “extraction” (a fancy term for pulling the flavor out). That means your coffee might taste subtly more sour if you use basket filters.

Selecting the type of filter changes how the coffee would taste but generally speaking people use mostly the paper filter to filter out the concentrated coffee. There’s some concern that the increased amount of coffee oils from permanent filter brewing will increase LDL cholesterol. [8] X Research source However, as long as you consume coffee in moderation, coffee won’t have much of an effect on your LDL levels. [9] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source One study shows you can consume up to 2 cups (. 47 L) of coffee per day before it starts to affect LDL. [10] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source

Cloth filters are conical, so they’re ideal for brewing pour-over coffee because the shape allows for even extraction of the coffee flavors. Cloth will filter out the fine particles of coffee, but it lets slightly more oil through than paper filters do. The result is a smooth-tasting brew. [12] X Research source The downside to cloth filters is that they require thorough cleaning after each use. You’ll dump the leftover grounds, rinse the filter thoroughly, and then store it soaking in a glass of water in the fridge. [13] X Research source