Do the coffee grounds have to be more course than pre bought ground coffee? Meaning do you have to grind your own beans to use this?
2090401
No, you can use ground coffee of any coarseness you choose. I like it, but I found that my Melitta single-cup brewing cone is still easier and more efficient. You have to use a paper filter with the Melitta, but then you just throw the filter along with the grounds away after you're done brewing - With the Zevro, you have to take it apart and scrape out the grounds and then clean it out, so I went back to my Melitta. Hope this helps.
2090402
I've never used anything but store bought coffee in my Zevro Coffee maker .I removed the innermost filter about 6 months ago a i drink several cups of coffee a day and it makes cleaning the unit a lot easier just a quick rinse in the sink
1446654
It is not fine ground - more like medium. SO it doesn't work too well if you coffee maker uses #4 or so. It is good coffee but has gone up in price now so you are better off with Fairway or Zabar's (in NY) otherwise coffee is expensive.
1233851
It works better if you clean grinder daily. If you let it go for a couple of days there is build up of beans that don't get ground up and of course the coffee doesn't taste as good.
199841
That the beans are not uniform is the only downside. Plus, you have to carefully time the process to not get it too fine. If you do French Press a lot, a burr grinder might be better. I used to have one, but I don't find the higher price fully justified replacing it once it broke. It might if I regularly did a lot of different coffee grinds. Otherwise I find with just a little experimentation I can find the sweet spot for most coffee using the blade grinder. To me the results are not that different than some might have us believe.
213053
You adjust the amount of beans by the setting of cups. I always tend to put in a little extra pre-ground just to make the coffee a bit stronger. If you do buy one of these, be sure to clean the part underneath the bean holder so it doesn't clog up. You really should do it once a week so it works at it's optimum. Hope this helps.
1693868
You should use only course ground coffee. Either buy a grinder and do it yourself or buy beans at a coffee shop and gave them ground for you.
1188623
It works a little if you leave the coffee in the bag it comes in. I only use ground coffee but assume it would be better with beans.
1751986
Yes, but I believe they sell some bags that are already ground. Whole bean coffee has a better flavor and has a longer shelf life.
1737571
No, that us why I bought this model. Just rinse out the reusable basket filter. No grounds go into your coffee.
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.
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.
2017041
Hi--- You have to be careful and know what you want to use it for. If you plan on brewing it or otherwise using it in a conventional coffeemaker, make sure it says 'granules' or 'drip-grind' or something similar, indicating that it is uniformly ground-up like regular coffee would be. I got a couple of bags from other companies, but they were little rough chunks of roasted chicory root, which are definitely difficult to grind-down. So, it was smart of you to inquire. Good-luck, John
71247
Using the pods are easier. The coffee is already measured out and has it's own filter. Using coffee grounds you would have to know how much coffee to use for each cup plus find some way to keep the coffee grounds from getting into the coffee cup.
216560
We also grind our own coffee. When comparing the blades on the Cuisinart with our burr grinder, the two look nothing alike. Based on the force it takes to properly grind coffee beans, I would say you'd be better off with a true coffee grinder and leave this appliance to the task of making lovely sauces and pulverizing vegetables.
1484463
NO, NOT REGULAR GROUND COFFEE, You will need to use "ESPRESSO" Which is SUPER FINE GROUND UP COFFEE.
1732652
Apologies in advance if this isn't what you are looking for... Does the following help?When finished grinding a specified number of cups, and you *do not* tap the side of the housing, there is less than a quarter tsp of grounds (qualify this: winter season, low humidity, northern midwest US, at this writing). If you gently tap the housing, there really is not any retained grounds.If you unlock the feeder bin, and remove it. There is a variable amount, between a 1/8 and a 1/4 cup of half beans and parts. Good Journey!
385102
If you use whole beans and grind them a little coarse, that's the best option. However, I've used pre-ground beans and its worked fine, you just have to beware the extra-bitter magic dust that settles out into the last sip. This is probably true of any press though