On Fri 14 Oct 2005 06:28:25p, Dee Randall wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Fri 14 Oct 2005 04:38:41p, Dee Randall wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>>
>>> > wrote in message
>>> .net...
>>>> In >, on 10/14/05
>>>> at 01:11 PM, "C & S" > said:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>"L, not -L" > wrote in message
y.net...
>>>>
>>>>>> Perhaps a little more info would help; are you a coffee "fanatic"
>>>>>> or just want a coffeemaker that doesn't die in a few months? The
>>>>>> reason I ask is, if you are not a fanatic - don't grind beans at
>>>>>> home and obsess over Kona
>>>>>> vs. Peaberry vs. whatever - the answers will be very different.
>>>>
>>>>>Thank you for pointing out the need for clarification. I consider
>>>>>myself a "middle of the road" coffee drinker. I grind my own beans
>>>>>but am not obsess over types of beans or methods of roasting (we do
>>>>>have a close friend who roasts his own beans, amazing coffee). I
>>>>>want a reliable electrical appliance that's going to brew a decent
>>>>>cup of coffee.
>>>>
>>>> In that case, make sure you are using good water and buy a gold
>>>> filter to fit your choice if it does not come with one.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> jim
>>>>
>>> Does a gold filter last -- I've used one when I've been out of
>>> filters. Then I wonder if I will taste something metallic. They look
>>> to me as if they might even "peel." I know they are not made of GOLD.
>>> What is it, I wonder. Thanks.
>>> Dee Dee
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Yes, it's gold, but gold-plated. Gold is highly non-reactive, as with
>> gold fillings in your teeth. They don't taste metallic.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
> I should know that! I have a mouthful! (They don't show tho. They are
> on my bite.)
> As with all gold-plated, I'd have to have Consumers' Reports do a test;
> I've had gold plated (and silver plated) silver-ware and jewelry; it
> doesn't last forever. Maybe I should ask now, -- how long do they last
> before it comes off -- tee hee.
> Dee Dee

I've had one for over 10 years, but it depends entirely on how you handle
it. I just rinse mine on a daily basis and wash in the dishwasher once a
week, making sure that nothing touches it.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________

http://tinypic.com/eikz78.jpg

Meet Mr. Bailey