A nonwoven filter fabric composition may comprise a blend of at least one thermoplastic and at least one naturally-derived fiber. In some embodiments, a method of using a nonwoven filter fabric composition made according to at least one composition disclosed herein may comprise providing a first filter fabric, configuring the first filter fabric, applying one or more reinforced seams to the first filter fabric thereby creating a first filter bag, inserting one or more substances suitable for steeping into first filter bag, and steeping the first filter bag in a liquid. In some embodiments, the method may comprise steeping the first filter bag in a cold brew system.
