how much coffee do you use in the filter? does it have to be a special grind? Thanks
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My K-Cup said a medium grind as you don't want to clog the mesh. I bought three K-Cups to fill with my Cuisinart grinder set for 4 cups. It is the same amount I used in my 20 ounce Mr. Coffee. After grinding, I would divide the grounds among the three cups ~ almost up to the top of the mesh. I am concerned because I am supposed to use filtered coffee (medically) and not sure at this time if the mesh counts or it has to be paper filters. That is why I originally went from French Press to drip. I miss my favorite coffee when I buy K-Cups and have not chosen "the" coffee as a favorite yet though I like the flavorful light roast. My K-Cup said a medium grind as you don't want to clog the mesh. I bought three K-Cups to fill with my Cuisinart grinder set for 4 cups. It is the same amount I used in my 20 ounce Mr. Coffee. After grinding, I would divide the grounds among the three cups ~ almost up to the top of the mesh. I am concerned because I am supposed to use filtered coffee (medically) and not sure at this time if the mesh counts or it has to be paper filters. That is why I originally went from French Press to drip. I miss my favorite coffee when I buy K-Cups and have not chosen "the" coffee as a... » Read More My K-Cup said a medium grind as you don't want to clog the mesh. I bought three K-Cups to fill with my Cuisinart grinder set for 4 cups. It is the same amount I used in my 20 ounce Mr. Coffee. After grinding, I would divide the grounds among the three cups ~ almost up to the top of the mesh. I am concerned because I am supposed to use filtered coffee (medically) and not sure at this time if the mesh counts or it has to be paper filters. That is why I originally went from French Press to drip. I miss my favorite coffee when I buy K-Cups and have not chosen "the" coffee as a favorite yet though I like the flavorful light roast. « Show Less
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I use a fine grind like you'd get when you buy ground coffee from the store. Hope this helps.
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I put two scoops of coffee in the filter for each cup of coffee. It pretty much fills the whole filter inside the pod. Once I put the cap on I give the bottom where the spring is a little push to compact the coffee then brew at the larger cup setting. Makes a great cup every time! Maybe it's the type of coffee or the amount you're using?
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doesnt use a filter, you just wash out the grinds from the built in filter and re use
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For regular grind single-cup servings, there is a fine-mesh filter that works great; no paper filter needed. I use 2 teaspoons of regular grind coffee in this filter for my taste.
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I use a grind just slightly finer than for normal drip coffee. I then wet all the grounds with minimal water and let sit for 30 seconds. Then I very slowly pour the water over the coffee again raising the level in the filter overall just an inch at max. Coffee will bloom while doing so, and I alter the pour pattern to evenly wash over the entire bloom "crust". This makes a great cup of coffee for me.
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If you make a full 12 cup pot of coffee, you should use #6 filters. The #4 has a tendency to overflow and you get coffee grounds in your brewed coffee.
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The only thing I can think of is that you my be using too much coffee or the holes in the bottom of the filter might be some how obstructed or not properly made at the factory. There is a good instructional video on you tube that I recommend watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DwPGkq8SFE There might me something helpful to you in the video. This is how I learned to do it.
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I like my coffee pretty bold so I use dark roasts and grind fine (expresso grind). Run my grinder about 10 sec. I also use paper filters instead of the gold filter because of this.
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I don't use a filter. I find the coffee made in a press is richer and much better tasting than from a drip machine. I also grind my own beans every few days. I'd grind fresh every day if I had time. And I would never use pre ground, it always seems to taste flat or stale.
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We use a small. separate grinder for decaf beans. Once ground we simply spoon them into the double walled porta filter. Works every evening for us.
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Other users are correct, medium grind works best without a paper filter. I use finely ground coffee AND a paper filter in the basket, that is the flavor I seem to enjoy the best! U should experiment to see how the flavor changes. Best regards, AJ.
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This machine uses the 8-12 cup filter size. If you use the smaller (lower) 2-4 cup size and make more then four cups, the grounds will overflow the filter and end up in the carafe.
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The filter is about 1/4 cup total size, but 2 tablespoons is the most that I would as you have to allow for swelling of the coffee when wet, other wise it will spill over and grounds get in system and cup.
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Start with whole beans and grind them yourself. I have a burr grinder and set it for a fine grind. I only grind enough for several days. This way I get the freshest coffee every day. I fill the filter to about 1/4" from the top, but do not compact the grounds. This works great for me.
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I use standard 8-12 cup coffee filters (for a drip coffee maker). They are a little big, but "squoosh" up well. My daughter and I both use the filters with our latte makers and we love them!
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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!