Coffee and Caffeine FAQ

Yes the filter is important. I like a good gold permanent filter. You should be able to pick this up at most stores that have a decent selection of kitchenwares. I’m not sure if the discount stores will have them or not. I do not like the plastic filters because they are much more difficult (impossible) to clean.
Take a look at my comments about filters in the Drip section for more in depth discussion of the pros and cons of paper vs. permanent filters.