Swissgold Cone-Shape Coffee Filter
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Swissgold Cone-Shape Coffee Filter
Customer Review: Old one lasted 25 years
Summary: 5 Stars
I am about to purchase a new 12 cup Swissgold filter to replace one that I bought in about 1985 and have used continually. I clean it by tapping it gently upside down on a 1/2 sheet paper towel, wrapping the grounds for the compost, and running the filter under hot water immediately after use. Easy. Gentle. Stays clean. I don't see why it is necessary to scrub it or put it in the dishwasher; there are no oils left on the mesh if you clean it promptly. I use soap once in a while to make sure the plastic part is clean. The sides have finally pulled away from one edge this year. The design is a little different now so I hope it fits my old plastic shell, looks ok. That's quite a lot of paper saved over the years for less than $1 per year.Customer Review: Coffee like Dave makes.
Summary: 5 Stars
When I visit my good friend in Portland, OR, upon request, he always makes me a cup of coffee. It is always delicious. I tried using the same coffee, took water from his tap, watched his measurements of ingredients( hard to do as it is by eye), but each step copied left something missing. Finally, I looked at his hardware. He uses an old Krups drip maker with cone shaped filter basket.
In that basket was a Swissgold filter. Clive Coffee of Portland, OR had the best price! free shipping! quick delivery! and being local I hope to visit there soon.
Just finished my morning cup of coffee made with the Swissgold filter- ready to go.
Customer Review: Filter failure
Summary: 1 Stars
We purchased this filter after owning a previous metal filter (different brand) that lasted for over 5 years. This filter developed cracks in the metal fabric within a few months and it became almost unusable after about 5 months. Also found that the plastic extender ring did not fit snugly and often fell off. The distributor says that the filter is very sensitive, and the cracks are from tapping the filter against the lid of the garbage can to get the grounds out. Since that's the only way to remove wet grounds without washing them all down the drain, this filter is clearly too sensitive for me. Anyone who uses the tap technique should not purchase this item.Customer Review: Wish I could RATE this item but unfortunately...
Summary: 3 Stars
I really wanted the SwissGold Coffee Filter KF 4. I mean I was waiting and so excited to finally get it. The package arrived... I was smiling... until I opened the package and discovered that I was sent the wrong item. Instead of getting the KF 4, I was sent the One-Cup Tea filter. :-( Well, they said that I could send it back and they would give me a refund. BUT... what a hassel to go through all of that... you see I had to have it shipped to a relative in the USA, who then shipped it to me in Sweden. To get it back to them would cost more than the item. Anyway, hope you enjoy your SwissGold KF 4. Wish I could enjoy one.Customer Review: Lets the coffee through too fast
Summary: 3 Stars
The biggest issue I have with the filter is it lets the water flow the grounds through *way* too fast, making a weaker cup than usual. The first time I used this, I actually poured the water over the grounds twice to get something that looks like a regular cup of coffee.
The filters I'm used to using are paper Filtropa, and I usually use about 2TBS coffee per 8 oz cup. I think I'll stick with the paper until I run out. The paper filters have no problem making a decent cup.
I'm using the Swissgold filter with a one-cup pour-over filter holder from Sweet Maria's and 195+ degree F filtered water.