can I use pre-ground coffee in this machine?
2041272
I don't know. Hated this machine -- milk never got hot -- and bought a less expensive one that I love.
2041273
Yes, you can process 1 cup at a time for pre-ground. You can also setup any of the buttons to be pre-ground all the time.. This way when you select the button, it will automatically call for pre-ground coffee.
2041274
yes there is an option to use a bypass (top left of the machine there is an opening) for pre-ground coffee. You have to do it cup by cup - you can only insert enough ground coffee for 1 cup at a time. I use on occasion for decaf coffee. It is a little trouble, but it is a similar process to other automatic machines I have had in the past. If you want to use preground coffee all the time, I would not recommend it! On reading other answers, you may be able to set up the machine to have a preselected option for preground coffee, and that would definitely make it more convenient.
137884
Yes - just put a coffee filter in the basket and add your ground coffee to it. Be sure and put water in the reservoir. Then press the "grind off" button and then the "on" button. Then it works just like a normal coffee maker.
728977
The coffee I received was ground. I use it in a regular drop coffee machine. You can buy this whole bean as well.
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This percolator uses its own washable & reusable metal filter, and is included in the box. No additional filters need be purchased.The grind of pre-ground coffee is typically rather fine, as it's made for automatic drip coffee makers. However, I've used pre-ground coffee in a percolator plenty of times with great results. The trade-off is a minimal amount of grounds finding their way through the metal filter. The best way to minimize this is to pre-moisten the filter prior to adding the ground coffee, and to pour the brewed coffee slowly from the percolator. Either way, it's a negligible amount! (You may get a granule or two, or three, in the last couple of sips.) This percolator uses its own washable & reusable metal filter, and is included in the box. No additional filters need be purchased.The grind of pre-ground coffee is typically rather fine, as it's made for automatic drip coffee makers. However, I've used pre-ground coffee in a percolator plenty of times with great results. The trade-off is a minimal amount of grounds finding their way through the metal filter. The best way to minimize this is to pre-moisten the filter prior to adding the ground coffee, and to pour the brewed coffee slowly from the percolator. Either way, it's a... » Read More This percolator uses its own washable & reusable metal filter, and is included in the box. No additional filters need be purchased.The grind of pre-ground coffee is typically rather fine, as it's made for automatic drip coffee makers. However, I've used pre-ground coffee in a percolator plenty of times with great results. The trade-off is a minimal amount of grounds finding their way through the metal filter. The best way to minimize this is to pre-moisten the filter prior to adding the ground coffee, and to pour the brewed coffee slowly from the percolator. Either way, it's a negligible amount! (You may get a granule or two, or three, in the last couple of sips.) « Show Less
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Yes. The unit will accept ground coffee, but whole beans make the best coffee.
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You can use loose ground coffee. The one cup maker has a filter with an extremely fine mesh that keeps the coffee grounds from flowing to your cup.
708300
No - The unit is designed to use only pods and can't be modified ( according to the company ) to accept ground coffee.
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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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Pre-ground coffee does work. I've had this for several years now and have experimented with different grinds. My findings? The bigger the better. There is no filter, though, so there are some super fine bits that get through the mesh regardless of the level of coarseness used. I haven't been bothered by it at all. They are so fine I can't actually feel them when I drink the brew, but I see some "heavier coffee" in the bottom of my last cup. Not bothered by it.
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Hi. You can use any coffee ground from beans to espresso fineness. You can also use pods but freshly ground coffee is best. Enjoy.
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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.
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I would say probably not. Have you looked into renting a machine? I worked with one that ground the beans per cup and made coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte with a touch of a button.
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This machine lets you brew pre-ground coffee, so the only way I can think of is to grind the beans, add the chicory to the ground coffee, and measure the amount you need for a single serving into the ground coffee chamber. A long way of saying, yes, you can do it.
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Yes but manually. You can't put ground coffee in the hopper but for a single pot you can measure ground coffee into the filter basket then hit the "don't grind" button, fill with water and set the timer. The coffee will brew without grinding
1250869
You sure can. That's exactly how I use mine. My Medelco stovetop percolator makes perfect coffee all the time.
1794650
No. Since it is preground you cannot control the flow through adjusting the grind size. Therefore it will only be "useable" in cheaper espresso machines that have a pressurized portafilter.
1273113
Yes you can but, it won't be hot. I returned two because the first one was missing parts,the second one the coffee was not hotand it had electrical defects.