Is it possible to use ground coffee with this model? I am looking for using different coffee beans without having to empty the bean container.
249638
No. Not designed for it. It might possibly work but the ground coffee would probably not feed efficiently thru the grinder.
1611585
You would think I would know the answer because I have used the grind and brew model every day for years and years. I don't think I have ever tried to brew with the grinder out of the machine. I clean the grinder and return it to the machine after every use, so if I decide to brew from ground beans - the "clean grinder" just remains in the machine. It brews perfectly whether you turn the grinder on to "grind and brew;" or if you turn the grinder off and put ground beans in the gold basket.
1188623
It works a little if you leave the coffee in the bag it comes in. I only use ground coffee but assume it would be better with beans.
1799463
You mean "ground" coffee. Yes, the machine uses coffee beans that have been finely ground (preferably in your own coffee grinder. A good coffee grinder.)
344263
I haven't even used it:( I thought I was buying a traditional single serve coffee maker that uses ground coffee. This machine uses coffee pods, but the Keurig style pods, are too big. I'm not sure where to buy the slimmer style pods that this machine uses, but I honestly haven't looked either.
299531
I think you can either fill the top with beans (about 1/2 lb.) or toss them in just before the grind, I keep mine full. Either way, there's a bit of grind still in the unit, but that shouldn't be an issue because of the relative amount to new coffee, as well as the fact that unless it sits for an extended period, there isn't enough air and time to seriously degrade the next cup.
2156352
You need to have the brew basket pushed to the left and locked in the open position. If it is closed, and you cannot see the open filter basked with the filter in it, then it will not grind and assumes that you have pre-ground coffee in it.
34777
Yes, the only thing you can use is ground coffee! This is not a pod/k-cup compatible machine.
611213
Yes, it´s perfect for ground coffee... I put a paper filter in the deposit for the coffee (although I don´t think it is necessary)...I haven´t found any small filters, so I just cut up the big ones to size and put it in.
160903
I use only ground coffee in the filter...........hopefully someone has pod experience and can help you
1846279
We only use the Illy pods and these work very well. I do not think you could use ground coffee with a "home made" filter since everything would become very messy and the machine would not work correctly.
2026768
I've not thought about it so I'm not sure. It would make it simple to brew a cup or pot and not have to measure but, I'm not sure whey you'd want to just use ground coffee when the fresh grinding is available. You can bypass the bean hopper if you want.
551248
In my opinion it would be great in any use including drip. Whole beans can be ground to your size if using drip. The beans grind dark brown, not jet black like a starbucks or others might. I love this coffee.
2182276
I always use ground coffee but ground fairly fine. I prefer brands that advertise as espresso since they are darker. I have a grinder and seldom use coffee beans. Many times I have to regrind the entire bags as to produce the needed backpressure otherwise the water runs extremely fast through the coffee and does not produce a good taste. If you grind the coffee too fine then the backpressure is excessive and the coffee barely drips which makes me think that it is going to reduce the life of the pump. Good luck.
2257935
The finest settings works just fine for an espresso. Ground espresso I buy are a tad finer but this one also produce a very good espresso. I'd rather use this than a blade grinder.As for the comment about coffee outside of the container, I did not experience anything like that. I do not fill it up though.
1813623
You can definitely use the filter that came along with the coffee maker. But to escape the hassle of washing the filter after every use, people mostly use paper filters which are available in all grocery stores and supermarkets. Use any grounded coffee of your choice - ground it yourself or buy one from market. Enjoy your Coffee!
1004874
No...I'm in the same situation and have not found a reusable yet. It's an outstanding model though, great cup of coffee.