Whether you drink a little coffee or a lot, the Harold Import No. 4 Porcelain Filter Cone will save you time and money. Keep those hard earned dollars in your pocket. Save precious counter space. You don't need expensive and bulky coffee machines to have great coffee at home. With the Filter Cone, fresh brewed coffee is quick and easy. Simply place coffee filter in cone, add ground coffee, place cone over coffee cup and pour boiling water over the coffee grounds. Once your coffee is brewed, simply discard filter and grounds. Throw the cone in the dishwasher and voile. ... you're done and ready to enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee. Quick, easy and inexpensive. Not only will it be quick and easy, it'll be better; most people who drink coffee prefer a certain brew - strong, medium or mild - and with this devise you can create individual-inch cups of coffee for your guests ... or let them brew their own cup of coffee, the way they like it - at the strength they prefer. You can't do that with a conventional coffee maker. No. 4 coffee filters, not included.
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Product Details
Product Length:
5.0 inches
Product Width:
4.0 inches
Product Height:
4.0 inches
Product Weight:
1.8 pounds
Package Length:
12.4 inches
Package Width:
7.5 inches
Package Height:
5.6 inches
Package Weight:
4.1 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 41 reviews
Features
No. 4 filter cone
Have great home brewed coffee without expensive and bulky coffee machines
Save time, space and money
Made of porcelain; won't stain or absorb food odors and tastes
Dishwasher safe
Customer Reviews
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71 of 72 found the following review helpful:
Solid; good glazing; my morning friend Jan 08, 2010
By Acontius
"Acontius"
This is a solid piece of ceramic with good glazing. It rests securely on either a coffee mug or my old Mr. Coffee carafe.
This cone has three holes in the bottom, a feature which I have come to see doesn't make much difference. Apparently, how fine the coffee is ground determines the flow rate more than the number of holes. Once the coffee is through the filter paper, it is going to flow at a steady rate through one hole or three.
This cone is a little heavy, but I feel that it will last a long time. The handle is nice and thick.
I bought this item after trying the more expensive Frieling/Cilo and having bad luck with two of them. (You can see my review on that item's page.)
Using a cone of any type seems to make better coffee than the many drip machines I've tried over the years. You can control the temperature and flow of the water exactly the way you want.
Enjoy!
UPDATE: Have had this now over two months, using it twice every day. Love it. Good, solid, well balanced, and very handy.
79 of 83 found the following review helpful:
Functional, but prefer the Frieling Cilio Jan 07, 2010
By T. Miller I had a difficult time comparing this to the Frieling Cilio version that's significantly more expensive. I ended up getting both, and prefer the Frieling Cilio. 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 the other 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 and feel it's worth the extra cost.
16 of 19 found the following review helpful:
The ultimate cup of coffee ! Jan 30, 2011
By Grumpy Dog For the ultimate coffee experience, this is a must have for the home brewer. The obvious ingredients for great coffee is the coffee itself (My favorite is Starbucks Casi Cielo), quality water and this simple device. You will need to tweak the coarseness of the grinds to your own personal taste. I recommend the Capresso 560 Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, Brushed Silver Finish
Follow the steps below or this link [...] and enjoy coffee a whole new way. Note that it takes a bit longer this way to make but definitely worth the extra effort.
The coffee geek's guide to home brewing -
1. Bring 20 oz good, clear water to a boil and grind 3/4 oz coffee beans to medium-fine (soft, but gritty enough to clump when pressed between fingers).
2. Pour hot water through a Melitta cone (this rids inner filter of paper taste) into your cup, then pour 10 oz of the boiling water into a measuring cup.
3. Empty the water from your cup, add the grounds to the filter, and pour several tablespoons of the measuring-cup water over the grounds to wet them.
4. After a few seconds, slowly pour the rest of the measuring-cup water over the grounds, stirring the mix while you pour.
5. When the coffee has drained from the filter, stir once and consume immediately. You've earned this one.lver Finish]] Follow these instructions:
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Durable, but fast drip time Mar 10, 2010
By A This is a heavy piece of ceramic and I agree with others who note it will last a long time. My one complaint is that this version has 3 drain holes, whereas the Frieling Cilio (which I have never used, but considered buying) has only 1 drain hole. I wish I could plug at least one of these holes in my HIC Filter Cone because I feel it drains too quickly, thereby preventing a stronger brew. But, at the end of the day, its not THAT big of a deal; I do get a decent brew that is superb compared to the machine brew.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Works nicely but takes a little getting used to. Jul 30, 2011
By T. Owens This cone is very sturdily built, and the glazing does not seem to have any thin spots. Learning to brew a respectable cup of coffee took a few tries but is worth the effort (at least compared to the company coffee!). Pour in a shot of water to get most of the grounds wet and let the water go though and the grounds settle. Then slowly add the water along the sides of the cone. The idea is to keep as much of the water in contact with the grounds for as long as possible. If you add too much water, the grounds will float to the top of the water causing the rest of the water to filter through much too quickly. I like to squeeze some of the really dark coffee from the grounds after the last of the water has filtered through.
The filter has 3 fairly large holes in the bottom. I might have given it 5 stars if it only had 1 hole in the bottom so that the water filtered though more slowly on it's own.
If you're a bit uncomfortable with the idea of hot water being in contact with plastics (I am, not that it stops me from using my coffee maker at home though), then this is a great device to use to brew your morning cups.
based on 41 reviews
Solid; good glazing; my morning friend Jan 08, 2010
By Acontius
"Acontius"
Functional, but prefer the Frieling Cilio Jan 07, 2010
By T. Miller
