Cheesecloth and muslin bags are the preferred wrapping material for bouquet garni (aka flavorful little bundles of tasty herbs and other flavorings), but a simple coffee filter can be used with the same results.




Not only I am much more likely to have coffee filters on hand than cheesecloth, but coffee filters are much cheaper (and compostable!). To make a little infusion packet for soups, teas, or tinctures, place your ingredients in the center of the filter, tie it up with a bit of twine, and submerge until your liquid is properly flavored. Remove, toss into the compost, and repeat as needed.

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