Filter Apparatus

A filter apparatus, comprising:

• a filter;
• a cup for receiving matter from a liquid being filtered, in use, wherein said filter and said cup form a single cup and filter body, said cup and filter body comprising at least one annular cup;
• an inlet located above said filter when the apparatus is in a use position for delivery of unfiltered liquid to said filter and said cup;
• an outlet for removal of filtered liquid from said filter;
• and
• a filter support comprising a substantially rigid body having an inner surface which at least in part closely fits with a discharge side surface of the filter, the filter support comprising at least one annular portion;
• wherein the filter support provides means to transport filtered liquid from a discharge side of said filter to said outlet;
• and
• wherein, in use, at least one seal is formed between an upper end of said filter and an upper end of said filter support by said liquid, and below said at least one seal the transport means guides filtered liquid which has passed through said filter to said outlet.