What is the best 1) grind for the beans for this device; and 2) what is the best filter size?
1159408
A grind setting between fine and medium is generally recommended for this single serve pour over.
1159409
Filter size is 2. I purchase ground coffee (via Amazon - Cafe Britt). The two coffees I prefer are a very fine ground. I will say I love this filter cone. I add cinnamon to my cup first & have gotten used to the number of fills. My coffee is always delicious.
1159410
we use the #2 paper filter and then use the same grind..........as for a regular drip coffee machine.
1159411
I use Costco columbian, which I assume is a regular grind, although I don't think it would matter much. The coffee comes out of a small hole in the cone. I ordered a package of #2 Melita filters, but found that the Costco filters could be easily cut to fit the cones.
1405365
I can typically grind about 28oz of beans in about 2 - 3 minutes, finishing before my water starts boiling. Not a chore at all.
248032
This is for ground coffee, NOT pods! The filters work great...and it's far less costly to grind your own beans (or use pre-ground coffee) than buying pods!
1703887
I use a regular or drip grind with this filter. However, since I use a Mr. Coffee grinder, it varies. The mesh is extremely fine so any grind would work. It depends on the user's preference.
683003
Any #2 cone filters will work. I figured out that since the mug is larger, I needed to put a little less than 2 scoops for the coffee to taste great. I start with really cold water and microwave it until boiling.
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!
329070
Because it uses a metal basket, that a medium grind is recommended. But we use a fine grind (the stuff in normal cans of coffee) with a Melitta Disk coffee filter.
277969
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.
1914787
Publicus is dead right - you want water at 190F+ for optimal extraction with the drip process. If you're spending over $10/lb on beans, it's a bit of a waste if you don't get all you can from them. Try it yourself - boil the water in a pan, take it off to cool for 30 sec, pour it through the coffee/filter. I do this right into my mug, which nicely absorbs the excess heat and warms up as it cools the coffee. The hot mug keeps the coffee nice and hot a lot longer. (FWIW, nearly all coffee makers use the same method of heating the water and pumping it out at about 170F. I checked a bunch looking for one that was hotter, to no avail.) Publicus is dead right - you want water at 190F+ for optimal extraction with the drip process. If you're spending over $10/lb on beans, it's a bit of a waste if you don't get all you can from them. Try it yourself - boil the water in a pan, take it off to cool for 30 sec, pour it through the coffee/filter. I do this right into my mug, which nicely absorbs the excess heat and warms up as it cools the coffee. The hot mug keeps the coffee nice and hot a lot longer. (FWIW, nearly all coffee makers use the same method of heating the water and pumping it out at about 170F. I checked a bunch... » Read More Publicus is dead right - you want water at 190F+ for optimal extraction with the drip process. If you're spending over $10/lb on beans, it's a bit of a waste if you don't get all you can from them. Try it yourself - boil the water in a pan, take it off to cool for 30 sec, pour it through the coffee/filter. I do this right into my mug, which nicely absorbs the excess heat and warms up as it cools the coffee. The hot mug keeps the coffee nice and hot a lot longer. (FWIW, nearly all coffee makers use the same method of heating the water and pumping it out at about 170F. I checked a bunch looking for one that was hotter, to no avail.) « Show Less
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I grind beans for 10 seconds to get fine grind for the Gaggia Espresso machine. It has two filters for double espresso cups and a third filter for single espresso cup. The two for double are a European style and an American style. After a year I can not tell the difference.
674177
A 10-12 cup basket filter. An 8-10 cup basket filter also works, if you aren't planning on having a full pot of very strong coffee.
1199017
I'm using an all purpose grind (Starb_cks C_f_ V_r_na), 6 coffee measures (old C-F-Nuts measure) for an 8 cup pot. Using M-L_tt_ #4 paper filters, and coffee is very good. Found that some St_rb_ks stores grind coffee coarser than others, even when you specify conical filter. Like the pot; makes cosistently good brew.
1178645
About once a week I take the basket that holds the beans off and remove any beans in the hole where the blades are. Then I put in a filter (leave the top part of the filter off) and open the little door at the front of the unit. Using the brush that came with the coffee pot, I sweep all the built up grinds into the filter. If you make a lot of coffee each day, you may need to clean it more often.
386721
I would recommend the Hario Skerton grinder - I have used it for several years and it works well for me. Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill Skerton Storage Capacity (100g)
1188971
I do not get grinds, but I do get dust from the coffe if it's ground to fine. I suggest using medium to coarse ground coffee if you can, otherwise, you can make a filter from a regular coffee filter and insert it before the basket is put in. I have not experienced any problems with the coffee maker form any detritus I have experienced.
1961276
I use medium to fine. If you grind your own beans, you may want to experiment with different grinds to find what works best for you.
57062
I have use a medium grind and espresso grind . I like espesso( really fine) ground coffee best. I personally like a bolder strong roast but I've never had a bad cup with another mil deter flavor. I still love this machine .