introduction:
In preparation videos, you always see the barista making a quick movement:
Wash the paper filter with hot water before adding the coffee.
Simple question: Is it necessary? And does the taste really make a difference?
Let us answer you with a real experience and a clear comparison.
1. What is the purpose of washing the paper filter?
✅ Remove the paper taste from coffee
✅ Heat the tool (V60 or Chemex)
✅ Helps the filter stay in place and not move during preparation
📌 Some filters — especially cheap or thick ones — have a distinct “papery” taste if not washed.
2. Simple comparison experiment:
- Same coffee
- Same grind
- same water temperature
- Same ratio and weight
🔸 The only difference:
Cup A = Washed filter
Cup B = filter without washing
3. Results?
☕ Cup A (washed filter):
- Cleaner taste
- The flavor is clearer
- Sweet and balanced ending
☕ Cup B (without washing):
- A distinctly light, “leafy” taste
The beginning of the cup is affected
– Coffee flavor is less concentrated
🎯 Result: Yes, it makes a difference — especially if the coffee is fine and the flavors are subtle.
4. Ok, do all filters need to be washed?
🟡 Original CAFEC or Hario filters:
- Mostly soft and clean, but it is better to wash it lightly.
🔴 Unknown or cheap filters:
- Always wash it, the smell is clear
⏱️ Washing doesn't take 5 seconds... but it clearly improves the quality of the cup.
✅ Conclusion:
Washing your filter isn't a show-off… it's a simple step that guarantees a cleaner flavor, especially in specialty coffee.
🎯 Want a pure taste? Wash the filter and let the coffee speak.
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