Customer Reviews

Cuisinart GTF Gold Tone Filter

5 star:		(94)
4 star:		(22)
3 star:		(18)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(17)

 

 

I have used this filter with my Grind-n-Brew for 2 years. I put it in the dishwasher at least twice and have never had any problems with it. I have no idea what these other reviewers are doing wrong, but I love this filter. I never have grounds in my coffee. There is always a little darker/thicker coffee in the bottom of a good cup of coffee!

As for price, $20 is NOT the actual price for this filter. $10 is the "real" price, so you are not getting a deal on Amazon especially when you add shipping (unless you are getting free shipping). I have seen the same $10 filter at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and Publix.

Overall, if you enjoy a good cup of coffee and do not want to put the chemicals added to paper filters in your body, buy this coffee filter!

There are pros and cons to this conical, gold-coated filter.

Pros: You can reduce the use of paper products.
Your filter never runs out
Makes an ok cup

Cons:
Finer grinds make more sludge in the bottom of the carafe, just not as good a filter as paper.
The gold eventually wears off. It is bonded to the mesh, but gold is relatively inert and doesn't bond well to anything.

I've bought a few of these over the years, but overall, I prefer brown filter paper for coffee making.

The first one I had I frequently put in the dishwasher and it lasted a little over a year, so I will hand wash this one. The price here is the same as the manufacturer's site, but for now you save on the shipping.

I've had this filter for almost two years now. I usually hand wash it, but it holds up to the dishwasher as well. The only complaint I have is that it has a tendency to get grounds caught in the bottom of the filter, where the plastic joins the screen. Overall, I've been very happy with this filter, and if it wears out, I plan on replacing it with another Cuisinart.

what can you say about a replacement filter? it works, fits just right and is cheap. kind of like my husband.

Ah, my new gold tone filter is the envy of all my friends (well, one of them at least)! With over 58,000 holes, you can be assured no course grounds of coffee will sink to the bottom of your carafe, leaving a layer of coffee unworthy of drinking. You won't catch any floaters in your carafe either. What does this mean? This means you won't drink your savory cup of coffee not realizing these little pesky floaters. You won't get that scratchy feeling slithering down the back of your throat, itching at every breath. You won't be embarrassed to smile, knowing your teeth are free and clear of dark brown specks lodged between. So... is it sad that I took this amount of time to write, or sad that you spent that amount of time actually appreciating a review for a coffee filter?!

So, seriously, it's a coffee filter. It works.

The product makes better than the regular paper or mesh filters

Coffee beans have a natural oil that enhances the it's flavor. Much of this oil is normally absorbed into the paper of traditional disposable filters. The gold filter is made of a fine plastic mesh and allows the oils of the coffee bean to flow into the pot. It adds to the richness of the coffee's flavor. And in my opinion makes for a better tasting cup of coffee.

You could probably purchase hundreds of generic paper filters for the cost of this one but over time, (especially if you make several pots of coffee a day), the cost savings will be realized. It is said that these filters will last a life time. I'm not too sure. I assumed that it was a metal filter but since it is plastic and requires a washing after each use...... I rather doubt that. I have been using mine for several months and it is holding up quite well.

It's very easy to clean. You dump the moist coffee grinds and can either put it in the dish washer or hold it under running water to remove the remaining residue. I don't particularly like handling the wet coffee grinds,
(I've had several messy spills) but then that's the price you pay for using a permanent coffee filter.

excellent filter, sturdy, easy to clean, at least as good and maybe better than the one that comes with the also excellent cuisinart dc1200 coffeemaker.

I purchased the Cuisinart 4 cup filter after purchasing the 4 cup coffee pot. (Thanks to one of the coffee pot reviews recommending it).
I believe it's a "must have". It's the perfect size filter, and you never have to worry about running out of filters. And if that isn't enough....it's environmentally "friendly".