did anyone else have a weird taste the first few pots? also did you have to adjust how much grounds you use, coffee seems weak?
1191336
I assumed the weird taste was the metal pot. Strength of brew didn't change for me.
1191337
I ran three pots of water first, and did find a bit of an odd taste to start. I worked with amount of grounds & am happy with it now. My last pot had a glass liner & I think that made a difference.
1191338
No, but I did the recommended cleaning with vinegar multiple times before I brewed any coffee with it. As far as the weakness or strength of the coffee, I tired using the three different "Brew Strength" settings and although I could sense a change in the brew speed, I couldn't really sense a change in the brew strength. I ended up returning my unit because it was brewing well below the proper brew temp (160 vs 195-205 degrees F), that might account for a weak tasting brew.
1191339
We could never get the burnt plastic smell and taste to go away so we returned it.
1191340
No odd tastes. You can adjust the taste of your coffee with one of the buttons on the front. We like the bold setting.
1191341
I ran the 1st pot with just plain water (no coffee) and a filter to be sure it was clean. The second pot with new filter and coffee and since I like my coffee strong, I use a rounded tablespoon of coffee per 10 oz cup - seems to produce just what I like and I've not experienced weird taste and keep to the above proportion - try running a few pots of plain water w/filter to see it that helps/
963345
The settings right out of the box work well. Half way through on the amount and about 10 - 11 on the grind. Of course, this might also have to do with the type of coffee, in my opinion, a mexican lighter roast, bali or indian malabar, might benefit from slightly finer grind. It is a matter of trial and taste.. Good luck!
1362462
I've never had a weak coffee using this. If you find it not to your liking, you can increase or decrease the amount of coffee used. I use a drip grind for mine and occasionally grind my own. When I do that, I tend to grind it somewhat finer than you might find in a store.
1897033
Try running it without any coffee. What does the water alone taste like? If its brand new, then run it through with water (only) a few times, including steaming.
396323
i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect. maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
707232
I don't think I can help you. Different makes of coffee makers produce slightly different coffee - sometimes you have to adjust the amount of coffee. Are you switching from another brand? Making less than four cups?
6729
Try about 6 scoops then adjust to your liking. All depends on the coffee and your taste. Take care of your machine, it was the best coffee maker I ever had and is no longer available.
1619689
With a medium/slightly dark roast coffee I was using around 5 tablespoons ground coffee for a full pot. That said I like my coffee a little bit stout and my wife doesn't so that's where We found it to be a good compromise.
396324
i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect.maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
998837
You are going to love the grinder! I would say try different grinds and have it set at 4 to start. I use a scooper to scoop out what I need for each pot. You'll also need to set your grind. It will all depend in what type of brewing system you use, ie, French press, drip, percolator, as well as the type of beans. It will be a little hit and miss your first couple brews until you get it just the way you like it. The instruction book that came with it is very helpful. Enjoy!
928868
Hi, did you use the coffee strength adjustment dial located where you add the beans? Check to make sure its set to a stronger setting. Also I've found that if the beans are tightly packed it works better, and we use a strong dark arabica expresso roast.
1608548
You may have to use more coffee grounds than what they say to get the flavor you want. I switched to Senseo pods and the Senseo coffee pot as it was closer to the full flavor. .. but more expensive.
1355239
I found that there is not really a specific setting for a specific machine. I adjust depending on espresso, paper filter, brass filter etc. I only grind one pot at a time, so a little trial and error is less painful. I still love my machine.
189375
I did grind my coffee first and then I cooked the coffee in a pot on the stove. I did not brew it although you probably could. I also added dandelion root to my coffee. I have a 2 qt bag so I used about 1/4 cup of coffee. Please feel free to contact the company, should you have any more questions.
233479
Sounds to me like the coarseness of the grind. Another symptom of too course a grind is that the coffee would be weaker than expected and the flow/output would be faster. I would recommend you experiment a little, timing carefully the grind time. Increase it in increments of five seconds or so and see the impact on crema and flavor. Once you find the grind time you like, you'll want to be fairly precise in repeating that time to get a consistent result.
775613
I had this issue as well. I emailed customer service at Krups and they said "The settings are fine to coarse, left to right." I decided to see for myself and ground coffee at each of the extremes. Frankly they don't look that different, maybe the right-most setting seems more coarse, but it's not obvious. I'm wondering if my machine isn't working correctly.
2257368
I spoke with Breville and they told me that the likely problem was too fine of a grind in the filter. They had me soak the filter in a vinegar/water mixture over nite then run the machine without coffee and I would see the grounds in the cup. Well, I did as they advised and only saw a few grounds. The problem persisted. I tried the pod and the flow was mostly drips, not a steady flow. I decided that this machine is too fussy, I just want my latte!