Can you use already ground espresso or do you have to use whole beans?
272575
There is a separate outlet for ground coffee but is restricted to one cup at a time. You can not used ground coffee in the main bean container. Use of the one cup slot is messy and requires cleaning after each use. I would not recommend if you intend to primarily use for ground coffee. BUT FRESH BEANS ARE BETTER ANYWAY!!
272576
The machine has a bypass valve so that you can use whole beans or ground coffee. The main point of the bypass is so that if you have regular beans in the hopper, you can make a cup of decaff using through the bypass (or vice versa). But you can only make one shot at a time, one tablespoon of coffee at a time. So, technically yes, you can make coffee with ground espresso, but it would be highly impractical to use that for anything other than the occasional cup.
1188973
Using this product is a great alternative when you run out of those prepackaged coffee packs. You can use any ground coffee with this product, just make sure you don't over fill the basket to where the lid wont close. I hope this answers your question.
280817
No. This machine only uses the iperEspresso capsules. There are other machines that can use either the capsules or ground coffee.
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.
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.
1747030
The grind is too inconsistent to use for espresso. If you are talking whole bean, about 20 grams will fit inside.
904082
Catherine, I had this same question when reviewing owners questions and answers on Amazon's site. All the reviews seemed to be talking about grinding their own beans, but I looked the coffee maker over real good and it looked to me that I could use already ground coffee from a can or a pouch. I bought it and sure enough it handles ground coffee just like any other coffee maker. Enjoy, it's working great. (The lighted clock "is" really bright but no bother to me. Hey ! It's in the kitchen not in the bedroom! LOL
547245
Ground coffee only. For best results grind coffee on espresso setting only. Now the reason it will not work with instant is the fact that putting steam thru it will not allow the right type of brewing, and it will mess with the brewing time.
728977
The coffee I received was ground. I use it in a regular drop coffee machine. You can buy this whole bean as well.
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.
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.
537530
Absolutely. That's why I bought the Preciso. So I could go from Espresso to press on the same unit. I now own a Baratza Vario. It has a different burr setup and it's not as good for course grind, but most people wouldn't notice the difference.
1189370
This machine has a whole bean hopper which then grinds for you coffee. I t also has a by pass slot in case you would like to use preground coffee. great machine for espresso and capucino I use it daily. Have had Saecos machines fit the past 17 years.
122673
No, the settings run from Extra Fine to Fine to Medium to Coarse, with four levels of each. For espresso, I set at the lowest level of Fine and French press at the lowest level of Coarse. I've done percolated coffee only a few times, but I ground the beans at the middle setting of Fine and everyone raved about the coffee. So, hopefully that will work for you... trial and error always works as well...good luck
2242156
I use Latin Style espresso grounds. you can find it preground in the coffe area of any supermarket. I like Pylon and Bustello, depending on whats on sale...
2205686
Hi Jack - yes it does make regular coffee, you can select different sizes from single espresso to an entire cup regular coffee. You can also use ground coffee instead of beans (different compartment), but the quality is definitely nicer when using beans. Hope that helps! My only gripe with this machine is that the coffee is never super hot, just regular hot.
329063
I use a fine grind like you'd get when you buy ground coffee from the store. Hope this helps.