The article discusses the popularity of filter coffee around the world, highlighting its roots and current trends. Filter coffee gained traction with the invention of paper filters in 1908 by Melitta Bentz, leading to a cleaner coffee taste. The U.S. and Scandinavian countries are noted for their high consumption of filter coffee, while Japan is known for its kissatens serving hand-poured filter coffee. The impact of specialty coffee on filter brewing methods is significant, with manual devices like the Chemex and Hario V60 allowing for a nuanced exploration of coffee flavors. Despite the rise of filter coffee, traditional methods like espresso in Italy and Turkish coffee in the Middle East remain deeply ingrained in their respective cultures, suggesting that while filter coffee will continue to be popular, cultural preferences will maintain the diversity of coffee consumption methods.
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