Question 1

My coffee keeps coming out weak. I'm not over boiling the water and pouring very slowly. What else can I be doing wrong?

Accepted Answer

The water has to be 200 deg. F. You have to wet all the grinds first and wait 30 sec. Then slowly pour from the center out in a spiral until a bulge is formed. Never pour past the grinds. Wait for the bulge to go down then slowly pour from the center out in a spiral again. Repeat until you have the amount of coffee you desire. Also you need to have the correct amount of grinds for the amount of cups you desire. It is recommended that before adding the grinds and beginning to completely wet the filter and then dumping the water to avoid any adverse taste from the filter material. It is also recommended to use a goose neck kettle for slow pour control.

Question 2

Is the plastic safe?

Accepted Answer

I contacted Melitta regarding what plastic they use for this product.  The answer is Polypropylene (PP), identification code "5"  It can take boiling water and up to 340 Â°F (171 Â°C).

Question 3

What size filters does it use and are they easy to find?

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You can use any #2 or #4 cone filters, that you can get at the local grocery store.  I bought #4 brew-rite from my local WalMart.  The reason I bought #4 size is because it fits above the cone and allows you to put more coffee and water without worrying if it is going to run over.  I did find that you also need to use boiling hot water if you want your coffee to come out with the right flavor/concistancy.

Question 4

How many water filter holes does this have?

Accepted Answer

Don't believe what Great Cook wrote.  I read an article on Harvard Health Publishing site, part of Harvard Medical School, that discusses a study published online April 22, 2020 by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology that found filtering coffee by any means, paper or mesh — not just boiling ground coffee beans and drinking the water — was better for health, particularly for older people.  Don't believe some random poster on Amazon that might wear tin foil hats and believe in a flat earth, do some research like a conscientious adult.

ASIN	B0014CVEH6
Best Sellers Rank	#116,895 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #40 in Pour Over Coffee Makers
Brand Name	Melitta
Capacity	1 cups
Coffee Input Type	ground
Coffee Maker Type	Pour Over
Color	Black
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,958)
Filter Type	Paper
Global Trade Identification Number	00055437640008
Human Interface Input	Unknown
Included Components	Melitta Single-Cup Pour Over Coffee Brewer, Black
Item Dimensions D x W x H	5"D x 5.5"W x 5"H
Item Type Name	Melitta Coffee Maker, Single Cup Pour-Over Brewer, Black
Item Weight	2.9 ounces
Manufacture Year	2015
Manufacturer	Melitta Inc
Material	Plastic
Model Name	Coffee Filter
Model Number	640007
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Other Special Features of the Product	Dishwasher Safe
Part Number	0055437640008
Power Source	manual
Specific Uses For Product	Coffee maker
Style	Modern
UPC	735343330742 885833081699 055437640008
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Warranty
Wattage	1000 watts
coffee_filter_size	#2

Melitta Filter Coffee Maker, Single Cup Pour-Over Brewer, Black, 1 Count (640007)

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