- Will these fit my drip coffee maker?
- They are sized for 12-cup basket-style drip machines with a roughly 4.5-inch-wide filter basket. Check your machine's basket shape before buying; cone brewers need cone filters instead.
- Do these filters change the taste of the coffee?
- Plain white paper filters trap oils and fine sediment, which gives a cleaner, lighter-bodied cup than a metal filter. Rinsing the filter with hot water first can reduce any paper taste.
- How long does a 1,000-count pack last?
- At one filter per pot, a daily brewer uses about 365 a year, so the pack covers well over two years. Brewing several pots a day shortens that considerably.
- Can I compost used paper filters?
- Yes, paper coffee filters and the grounds in them break down in home compost. Tear or empty the filter first if your compost pile is small.
- Are these the same as cone filters?
- No. These are flat-bottom basket filters for 12-cup machines. Cone filters are shaped differently and will not sit properly in a basket.
- Where is the Brew Rite 12-Cup Paper Coffee Filter cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $19.58, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Brew Rite 12-Cup Paper Coffee Filter?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Best Buy, Quill.