What setting do you grind the coffee beans at - on a scale of very fine to very course?
1041214
coarser seems to work best. The finer the grind clogs up the screed and the machine gets backed up
1041215
The more you can pack into this the better. So whatever denseness fills it up, although perhaps that's been my problem with it. I've found the coffee to be very weak; bride's coffee as my dad would describe it. Personally, I have better coffee with the melita paper pods. They're under $5 for 18 at Walmart. I'm way too cheap to spring for a Keurig.
1585696
No adjustment is necessary. It all depends on how long you run it. I use a medium to fine grind and I count to 10 when I run it. I've used several burr grinders that are far more expensive and they tend to clog and some of the grind is fine and some course in the same batch. Right now I'm using a grind-n-brew coffee pot from Cuisinart that my kids gave me but I don't use their grinder. I use this one.
2133150
Hello Kevin: we are doing 27g of beans and then grind, fill to the 400 ml level and we feel we are making a really fine cup of coffee. We worked to this point mathematically then tweaked to taste. To get to the 500 ml, do the math and then tweak to taste and I think you'll be fine. 27 divided by 4 is 6.75 so add another 6 and three quarter gs. of beans and fill to the 500 mark, should be great! but play with it to taste
114963
It should be pretty coarse. You want your coffee grounds to be roughly 1 to 1.5 mm in size. Remember to use 2 tbsp of coffee for every cup of water and brew for 4 minutes. If you want your coffee stronger or weaker use more or less coffee. If you're still unsure how much to grind your coffee go to Starbucks and ask them to grind your coffee for a French press.
2023528
I use Costco Columbian whole beans, which is a medium roast. Then grind only as much as I use for a day.
1580468
Put what you are grinding in the top and turn clockwise slowly to grind. It will take a little time to grind say 12 cups worth of coffee. To adjust grind corpse ness or fineness remove nut, leaver and locking device. Turn star nut counterclockwise for a corser grind and clockwise for a finer grind. Reinstall locking device, leaver and nut and you are ready to grind. I used this grinder camping and it did a lovely job for us.
1500796
I use a medium grind. I prefer Peet's coffee and buy it from the grocery already ground and that consistency always works well. I prefer a strong cup of coffee so I add a bit more than I do when brewing for guests.
114965
Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans.
935045
I use a near-fine grind. It's the second lowest setting on my burr grinder. But lots of people have different opinions on what's best and depending on your method. Kaffeologie's site has some tutorials too you could check out.
935047
I use a manual grinder but I aim for a grind that's slightly finer than what you would use for drip coffee.
2045667
I like Americanos, so I use the large cup size. I adjusted the water settings to add more, and I adjusted the strength setting to be as strong as possible. I am experimenting with beans.. I've used Peet's French Roast, Espresso, and Major Dickason. I will probably settle on Espresso Roast at the end. I haven't yet adjusted the grind; the default seems to work fine.
1635616
Not sure how many settings they have. You can dial from a coarse grind to a relatively fine grind as I am now using. BTW, I don't find these grinders to be a waste of money as one reviewer responded back.
1857507
Use good espresso beans for starters. Beyond that, adjust the grind (but only when the grinder is operating) to level 1-3 (finest is 1) and move the flavor control knob on the front of the unit to maximum.
1619689
With a medium/slightly dark roast coffee I was using around 5 tablespoons ground coffee for a full pot. That said I like my coffee a little bit stout and my wife doesn't so that's where We found it to be a good compromise.
1553359
The container for the beans indicates a range of grinds: coarse, medium, fine and extra fine. Beneath the grind is an indicator of the process appropriate for each grind: french press, filter, or espresso. Espresso falls between fine and extra fine, thus providing a range. While I've never used the limit for the extra fine setting, it may produce the grind you need. I am very pleased with this product. I am the only coffee drinker at home and I usually grind enough beans for use weekly. I've had the grinder for over a year and have not had any problems with it.
928870
you must grind the coffee beans finer. And coffee will be stronger. But it also depends on the brand of coffee ......
2133149
Hello Kevin: we are doing 27g of beans and then grind, fill to the 400 ml level and we feel we are making a really fine cup of coffee. We worked to this point mathematically then tweaked to taste.To get to the 500 ml, do the math and then tweak to taste and I think you'll be fine. 27 divided by 4 is 6.75 so add another 6 and three quarter gs. of beans and fill to the 500 mark, should be great! but play with it to taste