Her love of coffee made her world-famous: She invented the coffee filter in 1908, thereby revolutionising coffee culture. Melitta Bentz would have been 151 years old today. With her wealth of ideas, her courage and her perseverance, not only was Melitta Bentz a successful inventor and entrepreneur, but she was also a pioneer of her time. 💡✨☕️ | Melitta UK

Today we're taking you on a journey through the history of Melitta.  Did you know Melitta applied for the patent for filtering coffee with filter paper back in 1908? ☕ It marked the starting point on a caffeine-fuelled journey! ❤ | Melitta UK | Facebook

2.1K views · 27 reactions | Tired of bitter coffee and messy grounds, Melitta Bentz made history in 1908. She invented the paper coffee filter using her son’s school paper and a brass pot. That small act sparked a global shift. With just 72 pfennigs, she launched a company that would become a household name. Today, Melitta filters are found in kitchens across more than 50 countries. | History Fact Zone | Facebook