Has anyone had an experience of not getting the coffee strong enough? We just purchased one and have had no luck getting the strength correct.
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Hello, I do use a dark roast coffee. I did not have such a problem when I first got the Jura. But after I used bag of coffee beans that appeared more oily than the beans I normally get, I did have your problem. Oily beans do not slide into the grinder as easily. So I push them with the big end of a chopstick. I now only use the following coffee beans from costco: Rawandan, Costa Rican, and Sumatran. But I still have my chopstick ready. I really enjoy my coffee from the Jura. Good Luck!
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press the control knob whilst brewing and the strength can be increased. The radial light above the knob will show 1, 2 or 3 lights for the strength. Also, the grind can be adjusted from coarse to fine in the bean tray.
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Hi, the other two answers are correct. But are you making coffee or espresso? If you are making coffee you can also adjust the strength by adjusting the amount made, which will make it stronger. Personally, I use espresso beans for the strongest flavor and always make espresso. If I want coffee or less strong espresso I just add hot water from my instant hot water device at my sink. Also, since the espresso uses less water from the machine I don't have to refill the water compartment as often.
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Hi, did you use the coffee strength adjustment dial located where you add the beans? Check to make sure its set to a stronger setting. Also I've found that if the beans are tightly packed it works better, and we use a strong dark arabica expresso roast.
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I had similar issue when I first got my machine. Adjust the grind to finer, adjust the water volume. However, I also found the strength to be inconsistent which appears to be oily beans not sliding freeling through the hopper. I regularly push the beans toward the end of hopper to get better consistency. I also use the bypass quite often, which is much more consistent. This also gives me the ability to change beans cup by cup, but defeats the purpose of a fully automatic coffee maker.
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you must grind the coffee beans finer. And coffee will be stronger. But it also depends on the brand of coffee ......
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Hope you can help me...I want a robust strong coffee and can't find it in the Keurig. I purchased one box from a non reputable dealer and the coffee ruined my Keurig. Are your ok in that regard??
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We have the same problem. we have also tried the eco reuseable cups and have had no luck. we use them as emergency only because the coffee doesn't taste as good or as strong.
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Not sure if you have tried these two things but you can increase the Aroma setting which will strengthen the coffee or you can also adjust the dial under the bean lid so grind the bean more finely and that may also help get it stronger for you. Good luck :)
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If it works fine with just water, then maybe you packed in the coffee too tightly. It might take some trial & error to get it right.
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Are you packing it? And how full? Oddly enough I think I remember it flowing a little better if it was more full. I keep mine pretty full for a stronger brew and haven't had too many problems. but I do notice that it brews inherently a little slower than a regular k-cup. I believe this could just be a design issue with the reusable cups. I've heard a similar complaint from others in the office with other brands.
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i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect.maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
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Just add more coffee or get stronger coffee. We use different kinds of coffees. This has been perfect for us! Hope this kind of helped in some way!
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Mine works beautifully and has since day one. Perhaps you are using a weaker blend of coffee it's self or are using a choice of cup too large for your particular brand of coffee. I find some of the breakfast blends are a weaker coffee flavor. Use a smaller cup choice when you brew. If that doesn't work may I suggest that you have gotten a coffee maker that just doesn't work properly. Even the best of man made products are not always perfect; I think they call them lemons, but that does not make them all lemons. Send it back and try another one, Kuerig is a very fair company and I am sure they will work with you. Hope this helps.
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I was struggling with this as well. This process worked better (I actually got a great cup like this):~24 grams medium ground (Baratza encore setting 26)190-200F water (Hotter than I was doing, pretty much just filled the press up when inverted)Pour slowly, Stir for ~15 seconds, use two rinsed filters (I do all this slowly so it is around 30 sec brew times). Flip it over and press slowly. Now, I
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Not sure how to explain this..... There are two variables.....the amount of water and the amount of beans. If let's say you put in water to the "6" line but set the GRIND CONTROL (button in the middle) to 2 you will have 6 cups (small ones) of very weak coffee because the machine will allow all of the water to go through. On the other end of the spectrum you could put in water to the '2' line but set the GRIND CONTROL to 8 and get two (small) cups of VERY strong coffee. There are two more things to consider..... There is another control that allows you to set the strength and if I am not mistaken it controls the amount of coffee that is ground. AND of course there is the coffee itself!!! Dark roasted will make a stronger cup of coffee. It is truly easy once you try it a few times to determine the setting that you prefer. Personally I buy a medium roast and add a small amount of French Roast to it. I like to blend the two. To decide the amount of water I poured water into my mug and then into the water well to see what level it comes to. Each mug is ONE cup of coffee to me but reads more like two in the water well. I do hope this has been helpful. BTW I do love my coffee and this coffee maker.
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Dunno if you're still monitoring this, but if four cups will do it for you in the mornings this may be your machine. Experiment with different roasts to get the flavor you like. I've found going to a darker roast gives me the strength I like even less than a full carafe. It'll brew those four cups faster than the Keurig does one with no noise.
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I have not encountered any problems with my Capresso. Not exactly sure of your question. Just a few thoughts that may be of help. If water is not coming down from the tank into carafe, make sure no objects or inside the tank blocking the process, such as a bean. Check to make sure the filter system is in correctly or remove it. Finally, contact Capresso. I have had a number of Capresso brew/grinders from them and they have always taken care of any issue I had. Which was usually me causing the problem, lol. As to all grinds not being water infused, don't forget to adjust the grind (at container) to coarse if using darker oilier beans. Or reduce the aroma level which will grind just a little less for the cup setting. I know I sound like an ad, but don't give up on this coffeemaker. We love coffee and this is the best machine out there for the price. A plus is the easy clean up. I am not a strict coffee afficianado, so I do use a paper filter.
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We had this problem the first time we used it. We had to take everything off and clean out the area where the coffee grinds are supposed to fall into the brew basket. There was so much compacted in there that we had to really dig and then use a can of compressed air (like you use to clean a keyboard) to get all the particles out. It has worked fine ever since the first time. Good luck.
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I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can also recycle your pods now by turning them into Sur La Table. Hope that helps! I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can... » Read More I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can also recycle your pods now by turning them into Sur La Table. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in... » Read More Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG « Show Less
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Hello AS. I have not had a problem with my same coffee maker. It has worked at our expectations, and we are heavy coffee drinkers. Two pots brewed per day and weekends at least four. This includes brewing teas & hot water for soups and such. Hope this helps. I did buy a similar product years ago from the Navy Exchange. Called customer service to have repaired/replaced under warranty. No problem gave me address to mail to four days later my replacement arrived and I had just send the broke one back. I can't complain about that. Good product and my experience, "THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT". Hello AS. I have not had a problem with my same coffee maker. It has worked at our expectations, and we are heavy coffee drinkers. Two pots brewed per day and weekends at least four. This includes brewing teas & hot water for soups and such. Hope this helps. I did buy a similar product years ago from the Navy Exchange. Called customer service to have repaired/replaced under warranty. No problem gave me address to mail to four days later my replacement arrived and I had just send the broke one back. I can't complain about that. Good product and my experience, "THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR... » Read More Hello AS. I have not had a problem with my same coffee maker. It has worked at our expectations, and we are heavy coffee drinkers. Two pots brewed per day and weekends at least four. This includes brewing teas & hot water for soups and such. Hope this helps. I did buy a similar product years ago from the Navy Exchange. Called customer service to have repaired/replaced under warranty. No problem gave me address to mail to four days later my replacement arrived and I had just send the broke one back. I can't complain about that. Good product and my experience, "THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT". « Show Less