From her early years, she illustrated a thorough ability to notice and find solutions to practical problems.

She successfully created the first coffee filter by lining a brass pot that had been perforated with holes, with the paper.

This innovation effectively filtered out oils as well as coffee grinds, resulting in an overall cleaner brew.

[1][2][3] Bentz established the Melitta company with her husband Hugo in 1908 after recognizing the high potential for her innovation.

Initially, the couple produced the coffee filters at home; Hugo handled production, whereas Melitta led marketing efforts.

Even with the challenges brought forth by World War II, the business thrived and continuously endured by including factory relocations and material shortages.

For starters,Bentz’s husband and her elder son, Willy, were drafted into the German Army.

Metals were being used for Zeppelin construction and paper was rationed, which were key materials used to make and be able to use her coffee filters.

Her efforts impacted contemporary coffee culture by laying the foundation for improvements in brewing technology.

Coffee enthusiasts throughout the globe still rely heavily on her transformative innovation in their daily lives and routines.