when using it backpacking, what do you do wth the used grounds?
293837
I do know that coffee grinds makes for good compost, so I don't see why you cannot put them at the base of a tree. I confess that I do not like camping and we bought this coffee pot to use daily in our home. Makes the best cup of coffee!
211956
Sorry can't help with this one. I only used it once and it left coffee grounds all over the place so I just trashed them.
177079
Good question, not sure there is an easy answer. What I do is slip a business card between the mesh filter and knock out any large grinds. My suggestion is that you wash the filter as soon as possible after making your pot of coffee. I have been using my pot for a very long time and it still looks like new. My only other suggestion is that you visit the Bodum website and see if they have any suggestions. This is a great pot, I love it. Well built and the coffee is fantastic.
1908259
You just have to clean the chute once a week and you should be fine. The chute gets clogged from the oily coffee beans and if you don't clean it out, then the coffee grounds have no where to go, backing up into the grinder, which buts added stress on it, potentially burning it out. I've had my machine for many years without a problem. I love it.
276670
I use five Tbsp and once brewed I unplug it and pour. No need to throw out the grounds until you are doing cleanup that day
1565478
I put 30ml regular ground coffee in pod. Clean all grounds from sealing area . Good Luck !!
1659569
Open the top lid, remove the basket containing the grounds, and use the handle to lift out the tank with the remaining coffee, then pour the old coffee down the sink drain. Dispose of the grounds (not down the drain), rinse the basket and tank and your ready to do another brew.
688664
Empty it is rather light and easy to clean out each morning. Full it is a bit heavy and to take out the grounds with it on does require a potholder. Gets very hot. Would not carry full.
951571
What happens to the brewer? Are you using the kcup adapter or your own grounds?
1854771
Just ground coffee and possible filters. However the pot drains so slow you and put a cup under it and go the bathroom and it won't overflow by the time you get back. I junked it and bought one at a rummage sale
1138980
For backpacking, I prefer to use the acrylic model with disposable paper filters. While it's likely this does weigh a bit more, the real problem is cleaning it each morning - if you are going to be near water the whole time and don't mind the messiness of it, it would work. Much easier to put the paper & grounds in your fire/trash and not worry about the cleaning!
321115
A couple rinses of the plunger and container to get rid of the coffee grounds is obviously required. I also recommend a quick wipe of the inside of the container afterwards to ensure that there is no coffee stains or "rings" remaining.
751114
Haven't noticed. Is the coffee bean/roast one you typically drink? You shouldn't use boiling water too as it may burn the ground.
1097738
This coffee is grounded. It can be used in a regular coffee maker or a new one.
372516
I wouldn't. It has its own little washable basket for grounds. Mine stopped working after 2 months but the company is refunding my purchase price.
299530
The leftover grounds problem is more than just grounds in the cleanable areas around the burrs. When my machine started to die, I took it completely apart - unscrewed the housing, etc. & the inside all around the motor/everywhere was coated with grounds. I was diligent about doing the maintenance cleaning of my machine - every 1-2 weeks. I didn't realize how choked the INSIDE/GUTS of the machine was, which probably shortened the life. The grounds INSIDE the machine were very fine & dusty/clinging to everything. I got 3 years out of mine. If I was buying this new today, I would dismantle my entire machine every 3-6 months & really clean it out. The leftover grounds problem is more than just grounds in the cleanable areas around the burrs. When my machine started to die, I took it completely apart - unscrewed the housing, etc. & the inside all around the motor/everywhere was coated with grounds. I was diligent about doing the maintenance cleaning of my machine - every 1-2 weeks. I didn't realize how choked the INSIDE/GUTS of the machine was, which probably shortened the life. The grounds INSIDE the machine were very fine & dusty/clinging to everything. I got 3 years out of mine. If I was buying this new today, I would dismantle my... » Read More The leftover grounds problem is more than just grounds in the cleanable areas around the burrs. When my machine started to die, I took it completely apart - unscrewed the housing, etc. & the inside all around the motor/everywhere was coated with grounds. I was diligent about doing the maintenance cleaning of my machine - every 1-2 weeks. I didn't realize how choked the INSIDE/GUTS of the machine was, which probably shortened the life. The grounds INSIDE the machine were very fine & dusty/clinging to everything. I got 3 years out of mine. If I was buying this new today, I would dismantle my entire machine every 3-6 months & really clean it out. « Show Less
173499
I fill it with fine ground fresh beans ( ground 16 seconds) I slightly fill half..mash it down some, fill up, mash it down some more, place the top on and push it down. I get a good cup of coffee that way, that taste likely coffee and not watered down coffee. I also make my own filters..top and bottom cut to size, out of large coffee filters. Saves a fortune on filters. I use two old K-cups to mash them down with to make the filters. Works great!