Can this brew into any cup or do you have to use the travel cup?
1507459
You can use any cup provided it isn't taller than the space between the base and the brew basket. The coffee just drips out of the brew basket like any normal drip coffee machine.
248034
You can put your coffee in it. But the pressure of the water puts grounds everywhere and you have to clean it out. I use it with a tea bag in it. And it works great!!!! Anything loose is useless
1340874
You can use pretty much any ceramic coffee mug with this unit. However, if you mean a travel type mug, it will have to be rather short. Bring the existing mug with you to the store to find what fits. Many travel mugs are too tall to fit, speaking from personal experience here.
1572109
I'm not really supplying an answer for you but when I go to fill with water to make a pot of coffee, the water starts filling at the travel mug line, it doesn't go down to the single serving where it should start for either pot or cup. so it won't make a pot of coffee or single serving. Also the booklet provided doesn't say anything about that the single lever should be pushed down when brewing a pot of coffee.
1293081
My wife and I are on our second Hamilton-Beach Stay or Go coffee maker, having worn the first one out. I believe that the Stay or Go makes the best cup of coffee outside of a Starbuck's Store! We use ONLY one brand of coffee, and we grind it just before brewing. We take our coffee with us wherever we go, and use the same measurements in whatever brewer is available; we NEVER get a cup of coffee as good as with our Stay or Go.
1599761
Theoretically, yes. You just have to open and shut the compartment without taking the old cup out. don't know how the old coffee will hold up to a second brewing though.
239337
Yes, you can I have used it that way. all you have to do is turn it off after it brews...don't add ice so once the automatic blend cycle starts it's only coffee. Hope that helps.
1033286
I've never tried. I was given a smaller one and got tired of having to do multiple brews so purchased the bigger one. I will say, DO NOT wash in the dishwasher. My favorite cup of coffee tho. I use it every day. Best tasting coffee.
117797
I'd like to get this, does anyone know how much you can brew at a time? My favorite travel mug, that I use every day is a whopping 24 ounce. Or do you think I'd have to brew twice (how many pods will this thing hold at a time)? Would appreciate any input, thanks!
1950969
Yes, just like any other single-serve brewer. You can brew any amount from 4 to 14 ounces at a time.
244416
Hi! Hey, you can use any size you want! Personally, I use a 10 oz. porcelain cup, I let it fill half way with espresso, then I add hot water from the wand, for a plain Americano. Less water, the richer your drink. As long as you have the "go" button on, it will continue to dispense, though gradually the brew will lighten in color and flavor. How's that? If all you want is the Traditional Espresso, then you would serve it up in a 4 oz,cup.Straight.
868978
It's really a thermos - not a travel cup. You screw off the lid and pour the contents into your cup. You could drink out of it but the whole top has to come off.
324217
Yes you can but honestly I would not recommend this machine. Since we received it it gives an error if it has been several days since it was used and we have to run water through the carafe side before we can use the individual cup side. I wish I had purchased another machine.
1934788
If you can take the coffee out of the k cup you can use it in the pod. Any coffee can work in the pod.
2123558
If you're talking about the take-and-go cup, I don't know. If you're talking about using the k-cup single serve coffee to make a cup, yes.
1038245
Far as know, just pour over. We have it here in our 6 person office, and that's how we use it. It works pretty well, makes decent coffee, but can be a little loud when it brews.
362836
As others have mentioned no, it isn't a good cup for travel, we only use it at home in a high chair because it can easily make a mess. I don't know that I would take the advice of another person that answered that hasn't used the cup though. We use it frequently, and only started with one top and it worked great.