Is this a grind and brew machine? I am very unfamiliar with this brand-happened on it while I was researching other grind and brew machines.
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Lisa, greetings: No, this machine does not grind the beans-you must used ground coffee. Regards, Nick
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No. It just brews but we like it very much. I think It brews a great cup of coffee.
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No this is not a grind and brew machine. When you get up in the "higher" range of coffee makers you rarely will find such a thing. More commonly you need to buy separate appliances to obtain the quality you are seeking when spending this kind of money. I bought the Breville Smart Grinder to go with my Moccamaster. It too was pretty pricey but is vastly superior (in many ways) to most grinders. It compliments the Moccamaster perfectly.I have read that if you are going to scrimp, it should be on the brewer not the grinder. I am not sure whether I agree with this or not...I am just glad I bit the bullet and went first class on both.PS...you WILL NOT be sorry with either. No this is not a grind and brew machine. When you get up in the "higher" range of coffee makers you rarely will find such a thing. More commonly you need to buy separate appliances to obtain the quality you are seeking when spending this kind of money. I bought the Breville Smart Grinder to go with my Moccamaster. It too was pretty pricey but is vastly superior (in many ways) to most grinders. It compliments the Moccamaster perfectly.I have read that if you are going to scrimp, it should be on the brewer not the grinder. I am not sure whether I agree with this or... » Read More No this is not a grind and brew machine. When you get up in the "higher" range of coffee makers you rarely will find such a thing. More commonly you need to buy separate appliances to obtain the quality you are seeking when spending this kind of money. I bought the Breville Smart Grinder to go with my Moccamaster. It too was pretty pricey but is vastly superior (in many ways) to most grinders. It compliments the Moccamaster perfectly.I have read that if you are going to scrimp, it should be on the brewer not the grinder. I am not sure whether I agree with this or not...I am just glad I bit the bullet and went first class on both.PS...you WILL NOT be sorry with either. « Show Less
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The lack of a coffee brew function is most likely a decision by Keurig marketing. If they made an all brew capable unit on this platform it would probably savage sales from the coffee making models. I am guessing that they think that anyone who would pony up for this latte and espresso unit is really into coffee and all of its variants. They would most likely also own a dedicated Keurig coffee only maker. Two unit sales.
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nope, you're supposed to grind themusually use a slightly finer grind than a drip coffee maker, but it's mostly to taste, the coarser the grind, the longer it'll have to steep though
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Catherine, I had this same question when reviewing owners questions and answers on Amazon's site. All the reviews seemed to be talking about grinding their own beans, but I looked the coffee maker over real good and it looked to me that I could use already ground coffee from a can or a pouch. I bought it and sure enough it handles ground coffee just like any other coffee maker. Enjoy, it's working great. (The lighted clock "is" really bright but no bother to me. Hey ! It's in the kitchen not in the bedroom! LOL
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Can I use my bricks or does it only grind? Also, this is my first Espresso machine, I know almost nothing about them. Does it come with a good manual? Based on some reviews I read I feel I need to hold a doctorate to operate one. Tell me it aint so.
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If you just got it, did you run a cycle of just water through before brewing coffee? It not, out if you've had it for a while, I'd get some coffee Brewer cleaner (usually sold near the filters in the store) and follow the instructions on that product to clean it out.
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To second another answer... There should be a little note from the factory that says they test with actual coffee before the unit leaves the factory, so finding left over grinds is normal on new units.
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I have not, but I will say - I really enjoy the thermal YouBrew. It makes a great cup of coffee, and although it sounds like a jet while grinding, it's worth it to me.
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Good luck, tried the cleaning with vinegar & water MANY times. The machine still has issues & have complained to Krups. I have had other Krups coffee makers for many years & never been so irritated & disappointed in their product. They have offered for me to send it back, but that will take weeks for them to receive it, diagnose it & basically send me a new one(which is what I requested in the first place). My machine has a real problem. It can't figure out whether to beep or brew or not brew or beep & then brew maybe later. I am just going to trash it & never buy another KRUPS.
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The thermos is like any other thermos. The grinder is a pain. If you grind and brew, you have to clean the grinder AND dry it before the next grind and brew. If you don't dry it, the beans you grind will not pour into the brew area. During the brewing, steam wets the grinder. So you have to always remove it, rinse out the copious amount of sticky grounds in the grinder and let it dry before you can grind and brew again.
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The three units that I purchased were clean although there could have been some ground coffee between the burr gears. But I bought mine from Chris Coffee (Albany, NY) not Amazon. BTW, I see that Chris Coffee sells at same price as Amazon with free shipping. Seems like Amazon gets a fair number of purchasers who expect coffee grinding to be a pristine process and when they find out it's not they return their machines. If I were you, I'd return the machine as used and buy one from Chris Coffee. These people know their products in and out and their customers are also knowledgeable. Good luck. The three units that I purchased were clean although there could have been some ground coffee between the burr gears. But I bought mine from Chris Coffee (Albany, NY) not Amazon. BTW, I see that Chris Coffee sells at same price as Amazon with free shipping. Seems like Amazon gets a fair number of purchasers who expect coffee grinding to be a pristine process and when they find out it's not they return their machines. If I were you, I'd return the machine as used and buy one from Chris Coffee. These people know their products in and out and their customers are also knowledgeable. Good luck.
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It's really great for all grinds except French press. The finer grind you chose, the more consistent the results will be. French press is too coarse for grinders at this price point. Drip, espresso, half immersion will all turn out great!
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Your grind was probably too coarse. Try increasing it finer. Mine is set between espresso setting (maximum finest) and drip coffee grind. I too sometime wish it can be stronger, but Keurig+Ekobrew is more convenient than other method of brewing.
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Hi--- You have to be careful and know what you want to use it for. If you plan on brewing it or otherwise using it in a conventional coffeemaker, make sure it says 'granules' or 'drip-grind' or something similar, indicating that it is uniformly ground-up like regular coffee would be. I got a couple of bags from other companies, but they were little rough chunks of roasted chicory root, which are definitely difficult to grind-down. So, it was smart of you to inquire. Good-luck, John
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It is a fine grind, like coffee. I brewed it in a small auto drip coffee maker (cone filter) but found it very week even when made with an enormous quantity. Perhaps it might be better in a french press...I do not know, since I gave up on it!
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No, great machine. Mine was faltering so I bought a second one before they discontinued them. I now have them in two locations and I have to unplug one after each use as it will not shut off. Great coffee
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No, this isn't a bean to cup machine, it's a mid range machine which I heartily recommend. Buy your coffee from a specialist supplier at grind grade 4 and you will never pine for a grinder again. You can get too fine, hence my advice. This is a cracking machine, Kepp it clean (the milk frother) and the descaling and you will love it for a long time.