2.1K views · 27 reactions | Tired of bitter coffee and messy grounds, Melitta Bentz made history in 1908. She invented the paper coffee filter using her son’s school paper and a brass pot. That small act sparked a global shift. With just 72 pfennigs, she launched a company that would become a household name. Today, Melitta filters are found in kitchens across more than 50 countries. | History Fact Zone | Facebook

In 1908, Melitta Bentz was looking for a way to brew coffee without ending up with a cup full of coffee grounds. She put some blotting paper in a pot, punched a hole in the bottom and the rest is coffee-drinking history. | DW Euromaxx