Extra Large Filter Basket (Stainless Steel) for 2.2+ Liter Brews

Item # A71431 is an extra large stainless steel filter basket that is meant for "gourmet brewing," primarily on brewer models B-SAP, B-DAP, and B-DGP, although it will fit any of the brewers. This filter basket is made extra large for two reasons. First, it allows you to use more coffee (as would be appropriate for the larger brew volumes possible with airpot useage.

And second, the larger basket allows more infusion time, as the water takes longer to drain from them, hence allows the grounds to steep a little longer. This is especially appropriate with deeper roasts, where it is desirable to allow the full range of flavors to develop. While it is possible to use this basket to brew into a glass decanter, it would be inappropriate. The "gourmet brewing" afforded by the extra large basket is most appropriate when brewing into airpots, where the delicate flavors will be naturally retained. (In a glass decanter, the primary aromas will burn off in 15-20 minutes on a hot plate, and the coffee will turn bitter after this - especially so for a deep roast.

Thus, the extra large "gourmet" filter basket is meant primarily for brewing into airpots, and is especially meant for use with models B-SAP, B-DAP, and B-DGP. It is meant to be used with the extra large paper filters # ABB1.5WP