What is the appropriate grind for this coffee maker?
329063
I use a fine grind like you'd get when you buy ground coffee from the store. Hope this helps.
329064
Percolator coffee is best when you use a coarse grind and no paper filters. Paper filters absorb the natural oils of the coffee bean which is what gives the perked coffee its' unique taste and flavor.
329065
Other users are correct, medium grind works best without a paper filter. I use finely ground coffee AND a paper filter in the basket, that is the flavor I seem to enjoy the best! U should experiment to see how the flavor changes. Best regards, AJ.
329066
i have used this coffee maker for over a decade..i find that french press tastes best..in fact i really notice when it is not french press grind
329067
I think a medium grind works best. Too fine a grind will plug the very small holes in the basket and affect the taste of the coffee and the performance of the percolator.
329068
I use Folger's Black Silk in the regular grind. Something else might be better, but that's all our store offers! We're in a small town! However, the coffee is very good so it must be a good grind for the pot. Ann Sciba
329069
Percolator grind. Anything else we used left grinds in the coffee. So we finally started buying beans at the store and grinding it there on "percolator" settings, and voila--no more grinds in the coffee pot. Unless you make 12 cups. Then I'm not sure anything will keep grinds confined.
329070
Because it uses a metal basket, that a medium grind is recommended. But we use a fine grind (the stuff in normal cans of coffee) with a Melitta Disk coffee filter.
6729
Try about 6 scoops then adjust to your liking. All depends on the coffee and your taste. Take care of your machine, it was the best coffee maker I ever had and is no longer available.
1247524
I do not know of an official grind size guide. There is a range of ideal settings for any brewing method, since light and dark roasts tend to fragment differently. For French press (coarse grind), I have had good results with 9-13 clicks from the finest setting (9=light roast; 13=French roast). For Melitta manual drip pour-over (fine grind), I get good results with 5-8 clicks, depending upon the bean. I used 7 clicks for a medium roasted Ethiopian bean the other day and brewed some of the best coffee I've ever had. Hope this helps.
1199017
I'm using an all purpose grind (Starb_cks C_f_ V_r_na), 6 coffee measures (old C-F-Nuts measure) for an 8 cup pot. Using M-L_tt_ #4 paper filters, and coffee is very good. Found that some St_rb_ks stores grind coffee coarser than others, even when you specify conical filter. Like the pot; makes cosistently good brew.
1234540
It is a fine grind, like coffee. I brewed it in a small auto drip coffee maker (cone filter) but found it very week even when made with an enormous quantity. Perhaps it might be better in a french press...I do not know, since I gave up on it!
1961280
I find that a coarse grind -- suitable for a French press -- works best for me, but I suggest you experiment with finer grinds as well as different amounts to see what best suits you. Also be aware that different water temperatures yield different results. You'll just have to try and see.
1703887
I use a regular or drip grind with this filter. However, since I use a Mr. Coffee grinder, it varies. The mesh is extremely fine so any grind would work. It depends on the user's preference.
747130
nope, you're supposed to grind themusually use a slightly finer grind than a drip coffee maker, but it's mostly to taste, the coarser the grind, the longer it'll have to steep though
1050870
Try using a most coarse grind and more coffee. i use 70 grams per pot, which is almost 9 grams per cup.
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.
773419
We prefer a not-too-fine grind with the Woodneck (vs, say for an AeroPress) to achieve a brew time of about 3-1/2 minutes. The Hario Coffee Mill Slim Grinder (http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Mill-Slim-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1407346153&sr=8-6&keywords=hario). One nice thing with the manual grinder is it builds up anticipation and forearm strength ;)
782001
I was struggling with this as well. This process worked better (I actually got a great cup like this):~24 grams medium ground (Baratza encore setting 26)190-200F water (Hotter than I was doing, pretty much just filled the press up when inverted)Pour slowly, Stir for ~15 seconds, use two rinsed filters (I do all this slowly so it is around 30 sec brew times). Flip it over and press slowly. Now, I
1972009
I can't say. I use it for espresso. So I use a very fine grind. You can adjust it for any grind size. It takes about 5 minutes or so to grind enough for espresso. But that's a really fine grind but also a small amount. It would be considerably faster on a larger grind.
1400630
I like a fine ground and it takes me less than 10 seconds to get it fine. The metal filter in my coffee maker allows some fines to pass but I don't mind. I guess that it would take somewhere between 5 and 10 seconds for a medium grind.
169441
I had to do a lot of experimenting. Here's my fix. I use a strong French roast, Starbucks French Roast or Kirkland's Sumatra whole bean. I have a Mr. Coffee burr grinder set at 'coarse'. I use 1 rounded Tbsp. grounds per cup of coffee. This coffee pot did not perform well with a standard grind or med/weak coffee. The coarse grind also reduces sediment and makes cleanup a tad easier. We are finally enjoying our morning coffee again.
934170
I use any coffee and grind it fine ( or buy it already ground). As long as you don't grind it too small there is no problem. I usually get a dark, deep roasted espresso like one. I hope this helps.
10941
I don't set it on the finest setting but pretty close to that. For espresso, you want the grind to be fine enough that as the water goes through it extracts the most flavor but not so fine that it becomes mud and the water doesn't go through well. If you have an espresso machine at home, you will want to play with the grind a little. The grounds should be well packed and not have excess moisture in them when the extraction is complete. If there is moisture left in the grounds, you will need to adjust.