In 1908, Melitta filters and drip coffee were founded by a housewife in Dresden, Germany. She punched holes in a brass pot and used a piece of paper to create a two-part filtration system. She put the pot on a cup, filled it with ground coffee and poured in hot water. The coffee filter and drip coffee were born. More than 100 years later, Melitta is dedicated to providing the ultimate coffee experience with gourmet coffees, filters, coffeemakers, and fully automatic espresso machine.