How many Tbls of whole bean coffee fit in for one grinding? I'm looking to make 5 Tbls of french press grind at a time. Deciding btw this and JP-30...
2002202
I usually get about 6 to 8 table spoons of coffee, depending on how full I fill it with whole beans. Hope this answers the question, and it is a really good grinder.
2002203
The hopper will hold 5 TBSP whole beans; the collection chamber for the grinds will hold about twice that amount.
314526
Not sure how to explain this..... There are two variables.....the amount of water and the amount of beans. If let's say you put in water to the "6" line but set the GRIND CONTROL (button in the middle) to 2 you will have 6 cups (small ones) of very weak coffee because the machine will allow all of the water to go through. On the other end of the spectrum you could put in water to the '2' line but set the GRIND CONTROL to 8 and get two (small) cups of VERY strong coffee. There are two more things to consider..... There is another control that allows you to set the strength and if I am not mistaken it controls the amount of coffee that is ground. AND of course there is the coffee itself!!! Dark roasted will make a stronger cup of coffee. It is truly easy once you try it a few times to determine the setting that you prefer. Personally I buy a medium roast and add a small amount of French Roast to it. I like to blend the two. To decide the amount of water I poured water into my mug and then into the water well to see what level it comes to. Each mug is ONE cup of coffee to me but reads more like two in the water well. I do hope this has been helpful. BTW I do love my coffee and this coffee maker.
602041
Everyone has their own preference for their coffee. I like mine pretty strong so I use a good amount of coffee and set the grinder for seven . You can start at about three or four and see how that works. Then if there are still remaining beans, just add a couple of minutes until you know how long. Mine is very consistent in the time required. You won't hurt anything by experimenting. And you will enjoy a great cup of coffee!
304779
There are a few variables coming into play with grind times for a cup of coffee. Grinding at the finest setting (creating an almost powder consistency) takes like two or three times longer than the courser settings. Some ppl like two or three times as much ground coffee per cup. Some ppl turn the grind handle faster than others, etc.If I have it set at finest setting and grind enough coffee to fill the little glass jar about 1/3 full and go at a steady pace - I'm guessing about 10 mins or so.
114963
It should be pretty coarse. You want your coffee grounds to be roughly 1 to 1.5 mm in size. Remember to use 2 tbsp of coffee for every cup of water and brew for 4 minutes. If you want your coffee stronger or weaker use more or less coffee. If you're still unsure how much to grind your coffee go to Starbucks and ask them to grind your coffee for a French press.
1553359
The container for the beans indicates a range of grinds: coarse, medium, fine and extra fine. Beneath the grind is an indicator of the process appropriate for each grind: french press, filter, or espresso. Espresso falls between fine and extra fine, thus providing a range. While I've never used the limit for the extra fine setting, it may produce the grind you need. I am very pleased with this product. I am the only coffee drinker at home and I usually grind enough beans for use weekly. I've had the grinder for over a year and have not had any problems with it.
805341
The box says Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder. I have enjoyed it. For the 4 cup Bodum I bought, I grind at the most 8 Tablespoons at a time. It takes a very few minutes to grind, but for a man, it wouldn't take much time at all to grind the coffee beans. The trouble is worth nice tasting non bitter fresh coffee any day!
242636
You will have some loose grounds because this is a metal (mesh) filter not paper and it only occurs if you use extremely finely ground coffee. We however, use beans and grind them ourselves leaving the result somewhat coarse. It will depend on the grounds you use. Otherwise, it's an awesome French press.
602044
It's going to vary depending on the specific coffee. Different beans will grind up different. I would start with "6" just a guess.
805096
Sorry, can't help you. Actually this is my 2nd Bodum Bistro coffee grinder. I've had the first one for almost two years. I use it about 5 times a week to grind enough beans to make 10 cups each time. The first one still works fine. I only bought the second one as a back up in case it is no longer available if and when the first one gives out. I've started doing that- if I find something I *really* like I buy a second one because they have a habit of "improving" it to the point that I no longer like the new "improved" model.
1648533
I believe it is 8 to 10 cups. I have a bun pour over machine, and the decanter say's its 10 cups. I fill that to the top with water, and I set the grinder for 8 cups. then it is your preference to set your grind on what you like. My 8 cups I will use 4 scoops in the coffee grind holder. Then I choose I think the setting is 4 , not sure will have to check. It makes us wonderful coffee.
1327791
I think this partly depends on your comfort with the grinder. I'd say maybe 15 seconds for an 8-cup french press, which is what I used. If you struggle with getting the groove, you might find beans jumping occasionally or you will get "stuck" during a rotation. Once you know your preferred surface and get in the groove with the right even pressure, it's a piece of cake.
1719529
I use a French press to make coffee. With the press I use 3 heaping tablespoons for (8) cups, so 4 heaping for (10) cups is about right. One can every 10 days is about right.
1921336
It takes me between 10 and 15 minutes to grind enough coffee for a french press coffee maker. I tend to use quite a bit of coffee. Hope this helps.
1286833
1/4 cup of coffee beans grinds nicely. More is possible since I don't take time to measure them. I just add beans and grind with no problems. I also grind flax and chia seeds. It's not real fine powder, but seeds are cheaper than powder. Good luck.
689523
I find a full load of properly ground sized coffee of Espresso roast makes a comparable product to a restaurant Espresso for 2 oz. of Espresso. I grind my beans right before using and with the one pass type of grinder (can't think of the name at the moment). Taking any more liquid through to extract more Espresso will weaken the outcome; you can clearly see when the color changes.
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.