Release of the first paper coffee filter by Melitta Bentz.
The first commercially recognized paper coffee filter by Melitta Bentz was documented on July 8, 1908. Her design introduced disposable paper filters that transformed brewing practices across households, significantly impacting both domestic routines and the broader coffee industry. This leap from conceptualization to commercialization highlighted Bentz’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit, making her a trailblazer for women in commerce and technology.