How much water to add to percolator? I have never used a stovetop percolator before, can someone please tell me how much water to add for each cup I would like to brew? There are no markings on the inside as stated in the instructions - it seems to indicate 5oz of water for each cup of coffee, does this seem correct for those of you using this percolator? Thank you! How much water to add to percolator? I have never used a stovetop percolator before, can someone please tell me how much water to add for each cup I would like to brew? There are no markings on... » Read More How much water to add to percolator? I have never used a stovetop percolator before, can someone please tell me how much water to add for each cup I would like to brew? There are no markings on the inside as stated in the instructions - it seems to indicate 5oz of water for each cup of coffee, does this seem correct for those of you using this percolator? Thank you! « Show Less
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Yes, the markings are on the outside of the percolator. Don't ask me why. Bad design. We just eyeball it by putting our finger on the outside and watch the level of the water while pouring in. Or I read someone else say they actually measured with a ruler the outside and scratched the inside by the same measurements. The strength depends on your ratio of coffee grains to water that you like. The 5 oz. is a small cup, so we go with 1 tbspoon and a half more than the number of cups we're making. But it's according to how you like it. Just experiment till you find the right ratio that works for you. Yes, the markings are on the outside of the percolator. Don't ask me why. Bad design. We just eyeball it by putting our finger on the outside and watch the level of the water while pouring in. Or I read someone else say they actually measured with a ruler the outside and scratched the inside by the same measurements. The strength depends on your ratio of coffee grains to water that you like. The 5 oz. is a small cup, so we go with 1 tbspoon and a half more than the number of cups we're making. But it's according to how you like it. Just experiment till you find the right ratio that works... » Read More Yes, the markings are on the outside of the percolator. Don't ask me why. Bad design. We just eyeball it by putting our finger on the outside and watch the level of the water while pouring in. Or I read someone else say they actually measured with a ruler the outside and scratched the inside by the same measurements. The strength depends on your ratio of coffee grains to water that you like. The 5 oz. is a small cup, so we go with 1 tbspoon and a half more than the number of cups we're making. But it's according to how you like it. Just experiment till you find the right ratio that works for you. « Show Less
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Cut down on the water and increase the amount of coffee used. For the coffee part, that is in the area where you put the beans, the first knob on the left in the front. Increase it only one click at a time until you get it where you want it. As for the water, that is adjusted by the knob on the outside of the front of the machine, just under the on/off and brew buttons. I make a mug every morning, but I push the brew button twice, essentially making two demitasse size portions in one larger cup. Hope that helps.
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I suspect that you're not putting enough coffee grounds in. First, grind very fine, espresso grind (powder, as fine as you get get it). Then put 2+ heaping Tablespoons of grounds for every 6oz of water you pour through. This means, when I make a cup of coffee, normal mug, I use 4 heaping Tablespoons of grounds -- my mug comfortably holds about 12 oz of coffee with a bit of room at the top. When I make two cups, one for my wife and one for myself, I use 5 heaping Tablespoons of grounds. It nearly fills up the #2 filter, but I pour the water slowly and keep the water topped up throughout the pouring process. If you let it go down and fill again, the filter tends to get clogged and it takes *forever* for it to brew and flow through. My wife likes a slightly weaker cup of coffee, so the second cup is hers. If you are looking for strong, add more grounds. Hope that helps!
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There is a 4 cup marker on the coffee pot. We have never made 4 cups, but when you pour the water in close the lid the water comes out. Your coffee will absorb some of the moisture so you might want to make 5 to get 4. We love our coffee maker and use it to make tea also. Very fast... with water hot in the holding tank.
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I perc 4 cups and that works fine. The object of the exercise is to perc gently. That is: the coffee should bubble up into the glass top at a leisurely rate -- one or two light burps every second or so. Hardly an accurate description, I know, but the gist is DON'T BOIL IT HARD ... just simmer it. Use high heat till the first appearance, then reduce heat. Cut it way back to 1/3 -- about medium-low. Bear in mind electric coils hold heat and drop temperature slowly. Gas burners respond much quicker and that is one reason cooks prefer gas. Ideally, coffee grounds should be in contact with hot water about 6 minutes, maybe 7. Then take the pot off the burner, let it sit for a couple of minutes, take the stem and basket out. Removing the spent grounds keeps bitter oils from dripping back into the coffee. And taking out the stem and basket parts makes it easier to pour. I let the pot sit a minute or two while I clean up the inside parts. With a percolator you gain a great deal of flavor, and you pour a very satisfying cup of coffee, but you do give up the convenience of an automatic drip machine. You can't go away and shave while the coffee is on. A quality electric percolator would be a good compromise. When I was a kid, it was common for neighbor ladies to come by our kitchen or to call Mom over for mid-morning or after-lunch coffee. Of course, Reddy Kilowatt was king in those days, so everyone's percolator was electric.
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I will say now that the glass pot is fantastic. This is true mostly because you can see how much coffee you have made well in advance of over filling. It is also great because the pot is calibrated - those bumps artfully relay how much water per scoop of coffe grounds you might want. This helps to make the best custom pot of coffee through the drip system with out measuring water in an additional step.
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Do you use cold water? Mine has a small amount of steam, but the coffee is still great! Be sure you have it directly on the cup emblem. I don't use the steamer for my creamer. I just use the nuke. Good luck! Try using a dollop of frozen "cool whip" on top. It adds that foamy topping. I also use the full pot of water, so that may be why I have more steam.
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There is none, use the water level on the left hand side to determine amount to fill. Use the suggested amount of coffee from the back of the package of coffee to put in basket. Adjust over time to fit your preferences. I use the amount for 10 cups on robust to make an 8 cup pot of coffee [water mark 8]. This the best coffee pot bar none in my experience.
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I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water boiling. You won't be disappointed. I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water... » Read More I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water boiling. You won't be disappointed. « Show Less
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to Dan K. This model, I do own and use. It has one button (Brew/Off). Below that there are two indicator lights (Heat and brew). This machine is as simple as it gets. Grab your cup, fill it with water, pour into the top reservoir and close lid and place cup on the filling tray. Then open the k-cup holder, place k-cup in and close lid. Finally, press the brew button. ***I believe you have a different machine as this has no 'size' selector. It only brews as much water as you put into it (up to the max amount the machine is rated for).
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Ahh. the magic question. Depends on how strong you like your coffee, how fine your grounds are, how long you let it steep, even the brand of coffee. Personally, I use a scale to measure both grounds and water. I use a ratio of 1.25 grams to 1 oz of water. I know is sounds complicated but with the kg/lb toggle button it is real easy. so for a 18oz cup of coffee, I put in 24g of grounds. I let mine steep for 5 minutes then pour it all out into my cup and/or thermos. This prevents bitterness and maintains the same flavor throughout the whole pot. That is my preference. My suggestion is to start with your preferred brand of coffee, ground course, and start with your usual measure of coffee and water you would put in your regular coffee maker. Then adjust up or down depending on what you get till you figure out your magic formula.
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I agree the coffee is too weak for me, so I do run it on the darkest setting and 10 cups but only put 8 cups of water in. Depending on the type of coffee this seems to work, I have to make about two pots a day though.
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Wondering... how quickly do you feel the water should come to a boil? Peeked this morning as was a little surprised to see some coffee had already appeared in the top portion eventhough there was not a full rolling boil going on below. Wondered if I had the stove setting a little too low. Thoughts?
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I usually add 2 spoonful (included spoon) of ground (close to espresso) coffee and proceed as instructed to make 2 cups.I usually boil 2-3 cups of water =-add enough water to make coffee and top it after to 2 cups. Coffee is great
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I can add 9 /8oz cups to the pot and have it come UNDER the hole in the spout INSIDE the pot.That is equivalent to their so called 12 cups. The 12 cups they speak of are most likely 12 /6oz cups as in the coffee/tea cup they once used in percolators of old. I use a thimble over the stem opening to keep the grounds from going in. My mother did this. Just tap off excess before taking off the thimble.
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I don't quite understand the question. We normally put enough water for 9 cups (according to the guage on the side) but set the grinder for 10 cups so we get a stronger coffee.
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Mine arrived without directions as well. However, the direction are now up on the Amazon product's site. It states to add six parts water to one part of product. I'm using mine to make a single cup of soup. I use 2 cups of water to 1/3 cup of mix.