Cuisinart GTF Gold Tone Filter

Sad to say, when I opened the custom Cuisinart Gold Tone Filter I had purchased, I found one identical to the one that comes in the box with the coffee maker. The problem, no fill marks to indicate 4, 8, 12 cup measures. I returned it and am surprised that a company like Cuisinart can't make a filter with these markings like Krups, Braun and others. How much more can it cost to manufacture the filter with those markings???? So I am disaappointed with the coffee maker and the filter and Cuisinart in general!

I have been using this filter for 2-3 months and it is very well built, especially for the price I got it at Amazon. Now, I don't have to worry about paper waste or paper taste in my coffee. Sure there are other gold-tone filters out there, but they all cost more.

In conclusion, I'm not sure what more you get for those other more pricy filters, besides a more expensive, flashy brand name, but the coffee I make with this one is without any odd flavors and doesn't have any mud in it. I'm using a medium-fine grid and have no problems at all, and I'm very happy with the value. I recommend this filter wholeheartedly for those who need a permanent #4 filter.

Works quite well. It's not permanent, but does last about 5-6 years with daily use and the occasional top-rack dishwashering. Typically just rinsed out after use.

A gold filter that does what it is supposed to do. It seems to hold up well, and I personally haven't noticed any sludge at all. I've had many filters and this one really seems to be the best. i wonder if they make a larger one??

Good design. Cleaning: Time consuming and I use a lot of warm to hot water. Does not filter as well as the paper cones. Leaves a lot of dark heavey coffee in the bottom of the pot and in your cup if you mix it up. Coffee tastes ok. If you really want to use this, buy two or three. That way you can rinse it out and put in dishwaher instead of cleaning it so much. We went back to the paper ones. Wanna buy mine!