Since the coffee grounds remain in the cup the entire time, doesnt the coffee get to strong to drink over time? Even after the screen is pushed down
203625
In actuality, travel presses are a poor idea for this exact reason. The coffee continues to extract even after the plunger is pushed down, creating a more bitter cup. Proper technique after using a french press of any kind is to decant the brewed coffee into another container immediately after brewing to avoid this overextraction.
203626
No, not at all. This is a great coffee maker. I also make tea in it from time to time.
203627
I don't notice any change until I get to drinking the last of the coffee. Since the container is large, you could just opt to pour out the last few ounces if it's too strong for your taste.
203628
My daughters use theirs all the time and they said it doesn't get too strong for them. They both like strong coffee and use cream in the bodum at the same time. They push the screen down after about 10-15 minutes and the coffee doesn't seem to get stronger or bitter after that. We use Starbucks french roast coffee beans so the brand and roast might make a difference. My daughters have used their bodums at work and say that after a 10 hour shift its not hot any more but its not bitter or too strong. Hope this helps!
203629
Not at all, because coffee brew while hot water passes through, but once in the bottom it remains unalterable.
1720773
Not at all Daniel. In fact, I have found the first cup to be weak. If you are making multiple cups of coffee it takes a little while for all the coffee to be soaked through and it is only then that you get an even strength.
212617
We use one in our office here and have run into this problem only two or three times when we first got it. We figured out a few things that can lead to this issue:-users mistakenly leaving the drip-stop in the half-shut position when brewing-loose grounds building up in the drip stop mechanism after successive brews (especially overflows) and blocking water flow-coffee that is too finely ground-gold filter not being seated fully/properly in the basket
2082301
The first time i used mine i did taste that the coffee was weaker, but it has more to do with the distribution of the coffee grounds than anything. If you just dump your scoops of coffee in the middle without spreading them out you'll get weak coffee. I don't have this problem anymore, so just make sure you're using it right.
708298
As to my previous post: let me stress mine is an older model. It doesn't look as if the newer models take loose coffee, but you might want to check with the company.
324526
Yes, Mine does that too. Quits moving when it is about half full. I was using my wife's fine china coffee cup because everything else was too tall but I leave out the metal screen and set a regular cup on the bottom. One shot glasses are not too tall though.
314527
you put in how many beans you want grinded, you put in how much water you want ------ the insulated metal container only holds 1/2 as much water/coffee as a glass container. Hence it is easy to put too much water in the machine and hence it overflows,,, it brews however much water you put in it. You have no clue how much coffee is in the container as it brews. so you only know it is full when it spill on your computer.
269704
It all depends upon how finely ground the coffee is and how tightly it's packed in the holder. Essentially, you control the amount of pressure required.
2008232
I've had this machine for only 4 days now, and the only problem I see with it is that even with low levels of coffee grounds they come perilously close to overflowing the #4 cone filter. I suspect this is due to two factors: 1) the filter basket bottom is flat so that once the filter is wet it sags to conform which lowers it and allows grounds to overflow, and 2) I suspect water flows faster than other coffeemakers I've had (DCC-1200) and this causes water to stay in the basket longer. I'm using the same amount and grind on my coffee and also the same filters and this was never an issue on the DCC-1200. I'll experiment a bit and hopefully find a solution or this is going back. I've had this machine for only 4 days now, and the only problem I see with it is that even with low levels of coffee grounds they come perilously close to overflowing the #4 cone filter. I suspect this is due to two factors: 1) the filter basket bottom is flat so that once the filter is wet it sags to conform which lowers it and allows grounds to overflow, and 2) I suspect water flows faster than other coffeemakers I've had (DCC-1200) and this causes water to stay in the basket longer. I'm using the same amount and grind on my coffee and also the same filters and this was never an issue on... » Read More I've had this machine for only 4 days now, and the only problem I see with it is that even with low levels of coffee grounds they come perilously close to overflowing the #4 cone filter. I suspect this is due to two factors: 1) the filter basket bottom is flat so that once the filter is wet it sags to conform which lowers it and allows grounds to overflow, and 2) I suspect water flows faster than other coffeemakers I've had (DCC-1200) and this causes water to stay in the basket longer. I'm using the same amount and grind on my coffee and also the same filters and this was never an issue on the DCC-1200. I'll experiment a bit and hopefully find a solution or this is going back. « Show Less
587581
not really. also, since there is a pour spout, coffee splashes out of it while pressing.
434282
If the fit weren't tight, you would let the grounds pass into the coffee. It doesn't hurt or scratch mine. It's a good thing, in my opinion.
1918049
When you remove the carafe to pour a cup while it is still brewing, the brewing continues and the outlet for coffee coming out of the bottom of the basket closes. If you take too long pouring your cup, the brewing coffee will overflow the top of the basket. I have never managed to be that slow fortunately!
135719
No! The brewing is stopped when the plunger is pressed down. Coffee will taste fine for hours; just reheat a bit in the microwave as it will cool eventually in the Bordun.
57232
This cup has a slight outside rim, and because the screen mesh is around lower edge and the bottom, I have never had the issue of coffee flowing over the top. I suppose if your coffee was ground extremely fine, this could be an issue.
162498
I've made the same observation. The amount of grounds seems to be totally dependent on the amount of water you put in the tank. I asked the Breville CSR about it and got a non-answer. It seems to make the same strength coffee regardless of the setting.
647572
I unscrew the lid until the coffee can flow fairly freely, but I hold the lid on while I pour, because I have to unscrew it to the point that it can fall off, resulting in coffee all over. (Definitely not the result you're looking for).
1385941
yes, sometimes i get some coffee grinds in the cup. Use paper filters solves the problem.