Couple of Questions... First, what type of beans and grind texture do you use? Second, how long do you have to wait before making another batch?
200557
I just buy espresso grind coffee, making sure that arabica beans are used 100%. But, I am not a coffee connoisseur by any means. You will have to wait for the machine to cool almost completely before you use it again. My biggest reason for having at least two of these.
200558
I use a rotary grinder for 10 seconds. The texture is very close to what you would use for an automatic drip coffee pot. I tried to grind the beans to a finer texture but it made the espresso bitter tasting. The 10 second method worked the best for me. You can make another batch right away by running cool (Not Cold) water on your espresso pot for a few seconds, until you can touch it. Since it's made of stainless steel, this won't affect the durability of the metal but always read and follow the manufactures recommendations.
200559
You need expresso grinds, e.g. illy. You can make a new batch as soon as it is cool enough.
998842
It is really trial and error. I add less than 1 cup of beans and turn the timer to about 8. It will stop grinding when the beans are gone and if you need more time you simply add a few more seconds.
2177294
Grinding your coffee just before you brew it is literally the single most important thing, maybe after only using fresh beans less than 2-3 weeks old. For the price of this I would suggest getting a Hario hand grinder, keep using your current brew method and get this at a later time.
998839
Just guess--lol! If the beans finish grinding before the timer runs out, just turn the canister counterclockwise until it stops. If there are still beans left when the timer stops, turn the timer again. You'll get a feel after awhile for how long it takes to grind the amount of beans you usually use. Hope this helps!
1961276
I use medium to fine. If you grind your own beans, you may want to experiment with different grinds to find what works best for you.
231732
I eat it mostly with tomato sauce. Beans don't really have a flavor if they are unseasoned. I recommend not over cooking them because mine are never mushy like some people have said and they do cook faster than other pasta so keep an eye on them.
340134
I've had pretty consistent results since I started grinding the beans myself. Before I had the grinder, I would have a nice crema to start with but not as much by the end of the bag. I also found a local roaster and that helped a lot. Seems like their beans have an oil sheen, not matte like Starbucks.Good luck.
1241257
We buy the Kick Ass Dark but I assume the beans are about the same. It takes us about 3 weeks to use an entire bag making one pot of coffee a day. We just keep the beans we are using in a metal tin and what doesn't fit in the tin we keep in the bag folded over with a clip in the cabinet. I can say we have never had a batch that isn't fresh.
129946
First, it is totally dependent on the fineness of the grind selected. The finer the grind, the longer it takes. I grind a breakfast blend to the second from finest grind setting. I fill the ground coffee receiving cup half full of beans, and grind all of them -- it takes about 1-1/2 timer settings to grind the whole batch. If 10 on the timer is 10 seconds, then about 15 seconds, but I think 10 is more like 20 to 30 seconds. The whole grinding process takes about 45 to 60 seconds.
1597366
You tighten / loosen a screw to adjust your grind. I keep an eye on the ground material and adjust the screw if needed as I go. As mentioned in other reviews, multiple grindings may be needed for your desired texture.
158834
From my limited use thus so far I have adjusted with the machine off. The only things I can see that may go wrong is some clogging may occur or it will be difficult to go from coarse to fine. I have not experienced that yet like others have. In the instructions they do mention to run for a few seconds while turning grind size knob if you have issues, otherwise grind size can be done while off. Also they mention if it is hard going from coarse to fine then you may have to take hopper off and clear beans....again I have not had any issues of any kind so far.
1247525
I have found the link below helpful on the grind setting for each method. I tweak it based on my liking and coffee properties.http://www.thecoffeechaser.com/a-guide-to-grinding-your-beans/
346970
I use shot glasses, and I time them to 18-20 seconds. I always grind my beans myself right before I make a cup, so all of the flavors are strong and fresh.
1405365
I can typically grind about 28oz of beans in about 2 - 3 minutes, finishing before my water starts boiling. Not a chore at all.
1968561
About 4-8 minutes for 4-5 oz, depending on the depth of the roast and the bean being roasted. So much depends on the bean and quantity that you can't get much more precise on timing. And the bigger the batch, the longer it takes. But you're dealing with just a few minutes.
341782
LOL, I haven't used it yet! I believe it is. I washed it and put it on the counter. I have beans to grind next week when my current batch runs out.
1624346
I usually run between 7 and 9 on the grinder, but that varies with each type of bean. You'll want to start around there then dial the grind up or down depending on the extraction pressure. If too low, use a lower (finer) grind setting, if too high, use a coarser setting. Also depends on which filter basket you use:- http://youtu.be/_I37YMFH8Bo