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Why do we wet paper filters?
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I would say, to create a more consistent product. If you pre wet it, it doesn’t take any time for it to start dripping out. Whereas, if it were dry, it would take a bit to saturate the paper before starting to drip, which would make the first cup pretty strong.
My Moccamaster booklet says to, so I do it.
t’s to not take away from the bloom. If your filter is dry then your first coffee goes in to the filter and not in to your carafe/cup.