Does this machine have a bypass for ground coffee (i.e., if you wanted to put in some decaf but normally used regular beans?)
1544023
No, it does not. As a matter of fact, it states not to use grounds at all. The hopper only grinds whole beans. It isn't removable either, unfortunately. I give the machine high marks, but not necessarily for that feature.
1758951
This is really a specialty machine for cappucino, expression and lattes. I would not suggest this if you were looking for a regular cup of coffee
611213
Yes, it´s perfect for ground coffee... I put a paper filter in the deposit for the coffee (although I don´t think it is necessary)...I haven´t found any small filters, so I just cut up the big ones to size and put it in.
2117042
It fails in terms of ground coffee. If you are ok with only using whole beans it's great. We have no regrets.
280817
No. This machine only uses the iperEspresso capsules. There are other machines that can use either the capsules or ground coffee.
2185117
We use regular drip coffee. But if you ground up your beans, I am sure you could use them too. We just haven't ground any beans to put in the pot, yet.
1611587
No. You can put ground coffee directly in the basket and just push the "grind off" button.
344263
I haven't even used it:( I thought I was buying a traditional single serve coffee maker that uses ground coffee. This machine uses coffee pods, but the Keurig style pods, are too big. I'm not sure where to buy the slimmer style pods that this machine uses, but I honestly haven't looked either.
2156352
You need to have the brew basket pushed to the left and locked in the open position. If it is closed, and you cannot see the open filter basked with the filter in it, then it will not grind and assumes that you have pre-ground coffee in it.
1799463
You mean "ground" coffee. Yes, the machine uses coffee beans that have been finely ground (preferably in your own coffee grinder. A good coffee grinder.)
620066
Yes, there's a button to turn off the grinder and you can put pre-ground coffee in the filter.
2026766
No ground coffee in the hopper. Just put in gold filter and select "ground coffee" so it skips the grinding process.
1038599
Yes, you can use ground coffee. There is a place at the top of the machine where you put the ground coffee and press a button to switch to ground coffee. It doesn't store the ground coffee like it does the whole bean.
1751755
no. that is the "professional" model that has the large base beneath it. in this model, the grinds are in a bin just inside the door; and the drip tray is just beneath where you see the coffee cups in the picture...you slide the entire tray out when you have the door open to remove the cup with the spent beans...
264876
Yes but manually. You can't put ground coffee in the hopper but for a single pot you can measure ground coffee into the filter basket then hit the "don't grind" button, fill with water and set the timer. The coffee will brew without grinding
1381275
No must be the soft pod. However this machine works best with regular ground coffee in my opinion.
395911
I don't use a filter. I find the coffee made in a press is richer and much better tasting than from a drip machine. I also grind my own beans every few days. I'd grind fresh every day if I had time. And I would never use pre ground, it always seems to taste flat or stale.