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Question: Is there gold mesh on the bottom of the filter or is it solid plastic? I ordered a cheaper version of this filter which has a solid plastic bottom.
Document: Ordered this to replaced an existing gold tone permanent filter, thinking they are all the same. Unfortunately, I was incorrect, as this filter does *NOT* filter coffee through the bottom. Instead, it's a solid piece of plastic. This makes it very difficult to clean, as you can't run water through it from the bottom, like my existing filter.Other than that, seems like a 'normal' gold tone permanent filter. Just an FYI to others regarding the bottom.
Apparently there are two models of these filters, the one shown in photos above (solid plastic bottom) and the other I received from other seller of this model (cravingsavings). I received a screened bottom (not solid plastic) version similar to this Cuisinart model:http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GTF-B-Gold-Coffee-Filter/dp/B0001IRRLQMaybe the screened bottom is old design, maybe hard plastic bottom is new design or visa-versa...who knows.Though the GTF2-1 was designed for a Mr. Coffee the filter seals perfectly in my 10 cup West Bend coffee maker.In a paper filter (besides absorbing coffee bean oils), micro ground coffee particles clog pores of paper fibers and the hot water rises within the paper filter to find open pores to exit from.
I'm sure it's a fine filter --but those considering this item for a Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffeemaker should be aware that it will not fit those machines. You must buy the Cuisinart gold tone filter instead (diameter of the Cuisinart item is somewhat smaller, and bottom is mesh which is necessary for the grind/brew to function properly). Just a word from experience here--I bought this one first, because it's a few bucks cheaper, but had to return and buy the other instead....
I wanted a permanent filter for our coffee maker because the paper ones were continually falling over making the coffee weak. We ordered this but found the bottom does not have the screen, it is solid plastic. It essentially does the same as the paper filter by letting the water go around the coffee grounds making weak coffee.
Our last gold tone filter was a triangle one so this is my first flat bottom. The bottom is solid plastic and that just seems weird to me. Plus it doesn't seem to drain quickly enough and my grinds spill over and some get in the pot. Perhaps they're all made like that. I don't know but I'm not fond of it.
I have to use twice the grounds to make my regular portion of coffee. If the bottom of the filter was wire mesh instead of solid plastic, the filter would probably work as well as a paper one.
I think they should have put mesh on the bottom, instead of the solid plastic. The problem is that since the water can't go through the bottom, it doesn't flow through fast enough, and tends to build up in the basket and overflow the grounds a little. I think this is what causes my coffee to have sediment at the bottom. I can brew a pot using a paper filter, with the same amount of grounds, and everything and do not have the sediment problem. I thought I would like not having to buy filters, but I also find it a bit of a hassle to wash out after each use.
I got this metal filter for myMr. Coffee JWX27-NPA 12-Cup Progammable Coffeemaker, Blackbecause my environmentally-conscious husband doesn't want to use paper filters ever again. It brews a slightly weaker coffee than a paper filter and leaves a little sludge at the bottom of the pot but it's not a big deal. I just add 1 more tablespoon of coffee and drink the grit. hahaI've read complaints about this filter's solid plastic bottom. I found that this is actually better than a wire-mesh bottom because water doesn't pass through as quickly, resulting in a stronger brew.
The service was good, prompt and communication was also good about the shipping. The filter works well. we were hoping for a filter that had mesh on the bottom of the filter as well as the sides. We couldn't tell from the photo if that was the case. The filter does have a solid plastic bottom so we were a bit disappointed. The filter does fit our Mr Coffee coffee maker and that is the important piece. We are satisfied with our purchase though not delighted.
AS other reviewers said, this has a solid plastic bottom which causes the grounds to flood over into the coffee pot. I have been using it a week and every pot of coffee has a number of grounds in it. I make 8 cups every day, today was the worst as the entire bottom of the pot was covered in a thick layer of grounds. I had one of these 15 years ago and loved it, so I thought I would purchase another one. The old one has a mesh bottom and I never had an issue with it.
Answer: It has a solid plastic bottom. I have had this for several months and it is working out fine.