Would you get the # 2 or # 4 to brew individual cups? Is the #4 better for a carafe?
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I use a #4 paper and then a reusable screen filter on top of that. I have found that using just the paper filter tends to clog up with my grind. The screen seperates the fine particulate mater from the larger ground pieces of coffee. I use 2 large scoops (I believe they are 2 tablespoons each) for my carafe, and one large scoop for my travel mug (Starbucks medium size).I hope tis helps.
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Definately #4. 2 is too small even for one cup. The Melita brand is better with only one drain hole. I found this one with 3 holes to allow the coffee to drain too fast making the coffee too weak.
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We have the #4 to make coffee for three adults, and we sit it on top of our thermal carafe; works well. We've also used it to make single cups. For a carafe or a single, it makes a good, rich cuppa. Trick seems to be moistening the grounds slowly to saturate them before you pour to make the coffee, and taking your time, pouring around the sides to keep ALL the grounds low enough to be used in brewing.
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I would stay away fom the #2. The #4 actually only holds one nice sized "cup" of coffee and the grounds to make it. To fill a carafe, get the #4 and add a scoop or two of new grounds after making each "cup". Also, I agree wit Kathy re type to get.
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Yes- the amount of coffee you want to brew displaces from the resevoir. So if you want to brew the minimum of four cups - fill the caraf up to the 4 cup line, prepare the coffee grounds, pour water in and brew.
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We have a coffee measuring utensil, & we use one level scoop per cup for 4 cups of coffee. The strength of the coffee depends on your particular taste preference. Add 4 heaping for stronger coffee, or level for less strong. I like having the timer. My husband likes HOT coffee. It he's happy with it. I don't care for the gurgling sounds while its brewing, but our other coffee maker was louder. Give it a 4. Priced right.
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The answer is simple - if it is just for your personal use the 4 cup is fine. I have all three pots. Farberware is the best!
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I measured the contents of the carafe. Although it is marked 8 "cups", the volume is about 40 oz., which means about 5 oz. per "cup". The cup is probably intended to be a standard coffee cup which comes with a plate set - not the common coffee mug which most people use which is about 12 oz. That being said, the Yama makes about 4 standard coffee mugs per pot. I think you'd have to make at least a half pot (2 mugs full) for good results as not all of the water goes up into the top... any less might not provide enough water in the top to actually do the brewing of the grounds. I measured the contents of the carafe. Although it is marked 8 "cups", the volume is about 40 oz., which means about 5 oz. per "cup". The cup is probably intended to be a standard coffee cup which comes with a plate set - not the common coffee mug which most people use which is about 12 oz. That being said, the Yama makes about 4 standard coffee mugs per pot. I think you'd have to make at least a half pot (2 mugs full) for good results as not all of the water goes up into the top... any less might not provide enough water in the top to actually do the brewing of the... » Read More I measured the contents of the carafe. Although it is marked 8 "cups", the volume is about 40 oz., which means about 5 oz. per "cup". The cup is probably intended to be a standard coffee cup which comes with a plate set - not the common coffee mug which most people use which is about 12 oz. That being said, the Yama makes about 4 standard coffee mugs per pot. I think you'd have to make at least a half pot (2 mugs full) for good results as not all of the water goes up into the top... any less might not provide enough water in the top to actually do the brewing of the grounds. « Show Less
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I ordered my replacement by remembering the French call 4 oz. a cup of coffee! Their 9 cup carafe is just right for me - it makes two full coffee mugs. If I have company the largest size makes a good five mugs of coffee.
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I agree. I have two of the original 2-cup size and the spout is the same as this 4-cup, so that's the problem. It should be bigger/wider for the 4-cup. Also the handle should be longer for a 4-cup model since it holds more you need better balance to support the extra weight/volume.
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I own the #4 and purchased the #3 as a wedding gift. The #4 holds about 6 cups and is large. My guess is the #3 holds about 3 to 4 cups. The #3 seemed to be a little more than half the size of the #4.
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I dont recommend, bcoz it will taste watery. One single cup at a time. But if you want to brew for 8oz, you can do it at the same time for two cups
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2600 definitely has a 14 cups vs 12 for the 260 and has the Extreme brew which does brew the coffee faster than my old Mr. Coffee did. Would have bought the 2600 myself but it was not stocked where i bought it (plus i had a $50 gift card to boot so i put it to good use). Don't think you can go wrong with either one.
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You can use up to a 3" cup - the coffee is still great and espressolike in thiscup. The 2": take it when you want the real good espresso taste. 4" is to big.
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Sorry, I bought a spare carafe some years ago after I broke the original washing it. So far so good on the one I received when I purchased another coffee maker. Good luck in finding one.
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If you select the option to brew a cup (versus a carafe) and choose mug size 4 of 9 (there are 9 size options!) I think it takes about 6 or 7 minutes. The timing also depends on the flavor profile you choose - if you like it more robust (like I do), the machine will dispense the water into the grounds and hold it there a while to let it steep.
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I agree with Catherine T. Depends on your preference. I brew 2 cups but take the first. Call me selfish, but I like it strong!
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Yes...even though it says 4-cup,I get about 3 cups to a pot.I've had 7-8 new pots over the last 15-20 years.The top gets a littlewarped after a couple of years,so I buy a replacement pot.I use mine every day.I strongly recommend this coffee-maker!
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The 8 cup is a lot more difficult to wash (being taller and thinner), and therefore the glass carafe is possibly more easily broken, and they are expensive. If you frequently only want 2 cups, the smaller one is more cost effective and convenient.
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I use the #2 to sit on top of my coffee mug. I use 2 coffee scoops of freshly fine ground organic beans and pour hog water over this and it is delicious. been doing it this way for 25 years. I use the #4 for my drip coffee maker or my ex. large coffee mugs with 3 scoops of finely ground (espresso) and very hot water over it. Best ever.Great for single cups when you don't want a whole pot of coffee. I