How long is the brew cycle? I just want to know from pouring the water into the maker, how long before I have a full pot of coffee.
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It is very fast. In fact, the water flows through so fast that I double up the paper filters to slow it down so it isn't weak. I have a pot of coffee in about 7-10 minutes? I have not timed it.
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10-12 minutes. However, take note that there's no auto off timer or auto start timer.
1478656
We usually make 6 cups, and it doesn't take anymore than 5 minutes. I've never actually timed it but it doesn't seem to take very long at all. So a full pot should take approx. 10 minutes.
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Hi Susan. I haven't yet brewed a full pot! I only make around 5 or 6 cups at a time and that takes about 5 minutes. I'm happy to brew a full pot over the weekend and give you an accurate answer if you wanna wait for me...
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A full pot of coffee . . . maybe 5-8 minutes BUT as it brews, you can remove the pot and pour yourself a cup or two before the full pot is done. That's the best part! Some gizmo prevents the liquid from continuing to drain into the pot while you pour a cup and until you place the pot back in its place.
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If you are filling the reservoir it should make 12 cups. It starts brewing when you press the button. If you are dispensing coffee within a minute or two, it can not keep up. If you wait until the signal that brewing is complete, then you should have as many cups of coffee as you added water. I hope this helps.
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I make a nice, big cup of coffe with mine. About 16 oz. I've never actually timed it but I would guess about 5 minutes all told, including the time it takes for the grounds to finish draining. Might take less if you don't gring your coffe as fine as I do.
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With this brewer, you do not press the coffee grounds. The hot water swirls around the grounds for about 5 minutes. The inner basket has micro holes to ensure the grounds don't seep into the coffee. This unit makes excellent coffee.
1822076
I do not really have that problem. Once every two weeks I run the water through, I add more water if it does not make a full pot.(this replaces the water that evaporates from the heating)..... I have had the coffee maker for a long time and have done this per their recommendations since I bought it. As it heats up the water all the time there is evaporation.
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I haven't timed it. Offhand, I would say that it takes about as long as one of those small coffee makers that are found in most hotel rooms. I'll time it over the weekend and give you a better answer on Monday.
212618
It does take a little longer because that is the process of temperature and brew time. Mine seems to work fine and while it does take longer to brew, the results are much better than a typical coffee brewer.
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We live on our yacht. I brew a full pot about every three days. I replace what is served with hot, boiling water directly into the basket to extend the grounds as I start with a full basket of an extra dark, gourmet blend. I leave the basket in with the grounds as when the brew has cooled and one desires a cup of coffee, we heat in the microwave. Also, if you add a scant amount of salt to the fresh grounds before you brew a pot of coffee, the brew does not turn acidic, an old restaurant trick! I love our percolator!
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The instructions are to wait 5 minutes between brewing cycles but I have brewed in succession with no apparent damage. I sometime use the cup as a carafe to pour two smaller cups and then brew another in a few minutes.
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Hi John... not sure what coffee you are using. The filters need dense, high-altitude coffee or the water will run too fast. But yes, generally try a finer grind and add a little coffee, there will be an optimal balance at which it will brew in 3-4 minutes. If you keep having issues let us know! Thanks-- Len Brault, Heirloom Coffee LLC
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Not long. A nice feature is that you can pour a cup or two while the coffeemaker is still brewing if you are in a real hurry! I would say the time from adding water, starting machine for grinding and brewing is less than 10 minutes. Also, if you set it up the night before, it will be ready when you get to the kitchen!
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Oh, it takes a little longer than a drip coffee maker, so about 10 minutes/full pot. It comes out like stovetop perc, but no grains!
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I pretty much agree with all of the prior answers, some in the "it depends" category. You can brew a mug of coffee from pre-ground, or from Breville-ground. Either is in the range of 4-5 minutes.
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I've been using this coffee maker for about 3-4 months now. Seems like it will brew a whole pot in about 6-8 minutes. I think that smaller amounts would take a little less. Be prepared to use a courser grind of coffee or you will get sediment. The pot comes with an auxilary filter you put directly in the pot to trap this extra sediment if you decide to run the finely ground coffee instead. Still happy with the purchase.
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I normally make a 12 cup brew, and it takes about the same time, so I'm not sure why your 2 cup brew would be as long?? My theory is to make 12 cups at one time, and microwave the coffee in my cup for the next couple days, but if you have an aversion to that, it actually doesn't change the flavor! I can't imagine that a 2 cup brew would take as long as a 12 cup brew, but maybe it's inherent in the brewing process??
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I have never timed it ... but if you put hot water in the carafe first then empty and brew ... I think it stays hot for about 2 hours ... I like my coffee super hot so I usually drink it before long ... hope this helps!
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I don't know how it is working for you, but it takes a few minutes for the water to heat up before it will start brewing the coffee. The little switch on the side lights up if it is working. Hope this helps. If not, I recommend calling the customer support number included with your literature.