Why You Should Always Wet Your Coffee Filters - Chowhound

The quickest way to rinse a paper filter is to simply place the filter where it normally goes in the coffee maker and pour hot water over it, to flush out all those extra flavors before you add the grounds. Hot water also helps by preheating the filter before the brewing process. Just make sure to dispose of that rinsing water. Advertisement Sometimes the change in taste can be minor, and some people can't taste…