The Curious Case of the Missing Coffee Filter

Every morning, I start with a cup of brewed perfection. My ritual involves a high‑grade filter, a freshly ground single‑origin roast, and the soothing hiss of hot water. Then, one fateful day, the filter vanished. Not just a misplacement— it was as if the filter had gone on a vacation to Mars. Here’s how I solved the mystery.

The Investigation Begins

I retraced my steps: kitchen counter, pantry, the mysterious sock drawer. Nothing. Then I had an epiphany— the filter might have been taken by my cat, Sir Whiskers. I set up a camera and filmed the night.

Scientific Method in the Kitchen

Using the Law of Conservation of Kitchenware, I realized the filter’s disappearance could be due to: 1) misplacement, 2) theft, or 3) a portal to a parallel dimension. After a meticulous search and a brief séance, I found the filter in the fridge— inside a sealed plastic bag, wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Apparently, the lettuce had a craving for novelty.

Lesson learned: Never trust lettuce to keep your coffee essentials.

Practical Tips for Filter Security

1. Store filters in a labeled jar with a magnetic lid.
2. Keep a spare set on the counter for emergency brewing.
3. Install a small camera for “mystery-solving” fun.

And if all else fails, just brew a cup of Instant Oops-Tea while you wait for the filter to return.