Frieling USA Cilio Porcelain Filter Holder

by Frieling

Product Features

• Made of fire-proof hard porcelain
• Holds standard #4 paper or mesh filter
• Loop handle for easy placement
• 5.5-inch diameter by 4.5-inch high
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 4.5 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001B194FY
• Item model number: C104943
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #907 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #66 in Health & Personal Care > House Supplies > Paper & Plastic
  • #86 in Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliance Parts & Accessories

Product Description

Size: No. 4

Cilio is a fine German brand headquartered in the famous steel town of Solingen and is well know for its high quality products. Cilio's motto is "lifestyle at home". For great coffee the traditional way, place a #4 paper or mesh coffee filter inside this porcelain holder and brew directly into a coffee pot or insulated server.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, August 26, 2010

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Rita Buhk (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frieling USA C104943 Cilio Porcelain No. 4 Coffee Filter Holder (Kitchen)

Well, first off, let me say that I'm happy with this purchase. The cone is solidly constructed and appears to be high-quality. The handle is not "linguini thin" as one reviewer said. It is normal, by my standards (I was pleasantly surprised). It is not made in USA however, as the headline/name suggests. It is a German product. No biggie--still a well-manufactured item.

One reviewer commented that the drain hole is too large, and they get weak coffee. Please look online to see how to make coffee using a filter cone. I've been using filter cones for years (the yucky plastic kind until I got my ceramic cone!) and this is my method: run water through the paper filter first. Put coffee (plenty) into paper filter/cone. Now this is imperative--pour just a tablespoon or two of hot water onto the grounds. Wait. Let the coffee "bloom" for at least 30 seconds. One minute is better. Then slowly pour more water in.

Okay that's my review. Cheers and happy coffee drinking!

79 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frieling Cilio Compared to HIC, January 7, 2010

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T. Miller (Sebastopol, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frieling USA Cilio Porcelain Filter Holder (Kitchen)

I had a difficult time comparing this to the HIC version that's significantly cheaper. I ended up getting both, and this one is the one I'll keep. I've uploaded some product photos to help others make the comparison.

- Weight and thickness: the HIC is significantly heavier and thicker than the Frieling Cilio. I like the lighter weight of this one.

- Number of drain holes: HIC has three, Frieling Cilio has one larger one. No noticeable difference in draining time.

- Outer diameter of bottom rim: this is the ring that helps keeps the filter holder in place on your carafe. Frieling Cilio has a smaller diameter (2 7/16") vs. HIC (2 3/4"). My carafe opening diameter is also 2 3/4" which makes the HIC very awkward and unsteady. Your carafe needs to have a larger diameter opening than the bottom rim on the filter holder.

Small differences, but they add up. I like the Frieling Cilio much better; it's worth the extra cost.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent piece of porcelain, August 27, 2009

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Grand Shopper (Corpus Christi, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Frieling USA Cilio Porcelain Filter Holder (Kitchen)

I bought size six and LOVE it. Just what I needed. I wanted to get away from heated plastic. And this is just the ticket. It's hard porcelain. Shiny and white. Makes great coffee with a number 6 paper filter. Yes, yes. You must use a paper filter. But paper is not plastic; and I was trying to get away from plastic. Great product.

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