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For A Better Tasting Cup Of Joe, Don't Skip This Coffee Filter Step Before Brewing By Dennis Lee Oct. 22, 2025 10:00 am EST

A good cup of coffee doesn't need to be too complicated , but there are a few steps you might want to take that'll make a difference in your end cup. One of them involves a bit of preparation with your paper coffee filter, as even the filter can impart an unwanted flavor to your morning brew. We spoke to coffee expert Andrea Allen, co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab , 2020 U.S. Barista Champion. and 2021 World Barista runner-up, for some advice on this key detail.

Allen says that rinsing out your coffee filters prior to using them is the right way to start a fresh brew. "Rinsing coffee filters is absolutely a good practice," she tells us. "It ri

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