Does this grinder have a setting for how many cups you will be brewing or do you have to put in the right amount of scoops?
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No it does not have a setting for cups. The dial on the front is for the grind you want. I just put in the amount of beans that I want to use for making a pot or a single cup pour over. The intent of the large holder is to keep it full of beans, but I think your beans will stay fresher in a ziploc bag. I love this grinder though. I think its perfect for french press, pour overs and our percolator.
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You have to put in the right amount of scoops. However it does an excellent job and is extremely quiet for a coffee grinder. The only control is the coarseness of the grind.
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It doesn't have a setting for how many cups you'll brew. It just grids the beans. I'm not sure it would be very helpful to have such a setting anyway. My mother uses half the amount of coffee that I do to brew a pot. I like it strong. She like colored water.
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No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on settings for bean grinding. No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on... » Read More No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on settings for bean grinding. « Show Less
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No, there's no built in measurement or timers. You just put in how much you put in, and it grinds for however long you have the switch on.
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This grinder is so sensitive and easy to adjust. You have to ready the manual. We grind a bunch of coffee and then store a small amount in plastic cans. Then when we make our coffee, we use a coffee spoon to fill our coffee maker.
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I use a one cup measure completely full of beans for a full pot of water using my Bunn drip coffee maker with the grinder set at five. I do enjoy stronger coffee with a touch of pure sweet cream.
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I concur with all comments so far, except I find it too messy to use. Coffee grounds fly out in every direction between the grinder and the receptacle, because of a loose fit which creates a gap between the two. If you work out a solution to that, it is a great grinder, especially for coarse ground French Press brew. You have to measure the amount of ground coffee to use, though. depending on brew method, and store any excess grounds. Final note: mine was not that quiet, rather noisy, compared to a Cuisinart, which I use far more regularly.
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I use a heaping 1/2 cup of coffee beans to make a 10 cup pot of coffee. I grind fresh beans each morning. It takes less than a minute. It's an on/off switch The sound of the grinder changes when the beans are ground so you can hear when to switch it off
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I do not know of an official grind size guide. There is a range of ideal settings for any brewing method, since light and dark roasts tend to fragment differently. For French press (coarse grind), I have had good results with 9-13 clicks from the finest setting (9=light roast; 13=French roast). For Melitta manual drip pour-over (fine grind), I get good results with 5-8 clicks, depending upon the bean. I used 7 clicks for a medium roasted Ethiopian bean the other day and brewed some of the best coffee I've ever had. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you can set it for three different weights. I have one setting for the correct number of grams for an 18 ounce cup of coffee. The other settings are for a 24 ounce and 30 ounce brew for French press
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I use 2 scoops for 1 large cup of coffee. I also use the Turkish grind from Starbucks.
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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.
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The grinder comes "set" and you have to loosen it a bit (read in a posting when I was buying it) to even use it. You should be able to set it super fine and may want to grind it twice. I'm still happy with it.
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This is a blade grinder. I've had mine for about six months and I'm very pleased with it. Use it every day. It has settings for Coarse, Medium and Fine Grind. You can also set it for the number of cups being brewed. The quality of the grind seems very consistent each time. I have mine set for 12 cups, fine grind, just push the button and it shuts off when finished.
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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.
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If I fill it up to the top of the coffee beans holder, the catching basket overflows. So your upper limit is controlled by the basket. If you grind a full basket I can use 2/3rd of the coffee to make my 4 cups Expresso machine. The other third is set aside for the next time.If you have a large Coffee pot you can just grind multiple times to achieve your desired amount.
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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.
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I think so, yes. It has settings as low as 4 cups of liquid coffee. I typically use about 3 scoops of coffee beans to make 5 cups of coffee. I do that regularly. (Btw, don't let the setting for the number of cups throw you too much; it just controls how long the grinder runs.)
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There is a button that you are supposed to hit for 3-5 cups. I hit for 6 and put in 5 scoops of coffee and it makes a good strong pot.
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I use an aero press and it comes with a scoop. Most people just use a standard tablespoon for one scoop of coffee it is really a matter of personal preference.http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK
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This grinder has an adjustment that allows you to select the size of the grinds. You just turn the know and it is set. I use mine for making press coffee (course) but you can make it very fine. Just experiment, or compare to your store bought grinds as a guide.
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Percolator grind. Anything else we used left grinds in the coffee. So we finally started buying beans at the store and grinding it there on "percolator" settings, and voila--no more grinds in the coffee pot. Unless you make 12 cups. Then I'm not sure anything will keep grinds confined.
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I have found the link below helpful on the grind setting for each method. I tweak it based on my liking and coffee properties.http://www.thecoffeechaser.com/a-guide-to-grinding-your-beans/
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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!