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July 20, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Gedenkstein Melitta Bentz in Dresden, Germany
Source:
Atlas Obscura
Melitta Bentz, annoyed by coffee grounds, invented the coffee filter in early 20th century Dresden by poking holes in a pot and using blotting paper, revolutionizing coffee brewing.
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coffee filter
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Melitta Bentz
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