Is the coffee flavorful, since the water runs through the machine so quickly?
477822
Yes, I have used several types of coffee machines and I enjoy Bunn machines far better than any other because of the flavor it produces and the longevity of the machines themselves because they are well made.
477823
That was my main concern too when I bought a bunn last year after spending weeks trying to pick a new coffee maker. I like strong, flavorful coffee (love starbucks brewed). I was worried it would be too watery and weak. It's not! I love my bunn now, best home coffee maker imo and ive been through them all. It makes the best tasting coffee. I grind my coffee pretty fine just to make sure it's as strong as I like it. I do think the main difference with the bunn, like they claim, is the temperature the water is for brewing. It really does seem to extract the best flavor from the coffee.
477824
I think how this works is, there is always water in it that stays hot so the fresh water you pour in it to make coffee re-fills what was just used as hot. It does go through the grounds fast, 3 min I think. We buy higher quality coffee and just love it. This is our second Bunn and we won't buy any other. My parents swear by it as well and they buy the cheap store brand coffee. A good coffee makes all the difference in my opinion.
477825
Absolutely! I wondered at first too until I used it. Made coffee for a visitor and she thought it tasted very good too. I didn't tell her what pot I used either.
477826
The flavor of the coffee is based on the amount of coffee to water ratio and you may have to try different ratios to see which one works for you. I add about 4 table spoons of coffee when I want to make one cup, but that's just my preference.It may appear that the water goes through the machine quickly, but it is actually heated water form the machines reservoir that is used when you add more water; the water you add is just replacing what is pushed out.
794877
No. You put in as much water as you need to make the amount of coffee you want. It all heats, pours through the grinds and becomes coffee.
1018601
The flavor is dependent on both the coffee and the water. Realize that you are only extracting flavor by immersing the ground coffee in hot water. Once you plunge the press, the majority of the extraction ends. If you begin with a good, quality coffee bean, freshly ground to French press size particles and steep it in low quality water, you will still have an inferior cup of coffee. If you have to ask what inferior water is, you probably haven't been somewhere where the water is soften so much that it has a salty, disagreeable taste. If you really like your tap water flavor, it'll probably be fine for coffee. The flavor is dependent on both the coffee and the water. Realize that you are only extracting flavor by immersing the ground coffee in hot water. Once you plunge the press, the majority of the extraction ends. If you begin with a good, quality coffee bean, freshly ground to French press size particles and steep it in low quality water, you will still have an inferior cup of coffee. If you have to ask what inferior water is, you probably haven't been somewhere where the water is soften so much that it has a salty, disagreeable taste. If you really like your tap water flavor, it'll probably... » Read More The flavor is dependent on both the coffee and the water. Realize that you are only extracting flavor by immersing the ground coffee in hot water. Once you plunge the press, the majority of the extraction ends. If you begin with a good, quality coffee bean, freshly ground to French press size particles and steep it in low quality water, you will still have an inferior cup of coffee. If you have to ask what inferior water is, you probably haven't been somewhere where the water is soften so much that it has a salty, disagreeable taste. If you really like your tap water flavor, it'll probably be fine for coffee. « Show Less
2163355
The Coffee is very hot and it tastes Great..hope this helps..We love the coffeemaker.
1628973
The quality of the coffee may have to do with the quality of the City water from the faucet. I would suggest using bottled water.
1963858
It is quite fast. I switch on first and grid coffee from grinder which has coffee beans, tamping. During this time machine is already ready for a coffee. There is no warming up function on the top of machine but you can warm the cup with the water from milk floater. Before the machine pull out steam they send out hot water first.
707467
Yes!!! I thought I was going crazy! Thanks for asking. I just do not like this machine at all!!! Not only does it smell funny I can taste the plastic in the coffee! No stars.
726766
the speed of the water and intensity of the coffee are controlled "the old fashioned way" by adjusting 2 things, grind and tamp pressure. the art of using a real machine like this is that over time you come to understand how roast, grind (with a real burr grinder!!) and tamping pressure control and shape your coffee. I suggest you watch videos from Seattle coffee works on you tube and you will being your apprenticeship!!
330044
I like strong coffee. I fill the water up to the 2-cup mark and add about 2 1/4 or so tablespoons of coffee. I do let it perk for a long time, so perhaps I could use a bit less coffee.
315764
No. You can try, but you will mostly get hot water without the coffee flavor.
10942
Absolutely. Go for as fine a ground as you can get without coffee dust flying out of the machine. A very fine setting and dark-roast beans will get you the strongest flavor -- because the more surface area that touches the water, the stronger the brew. I also use more coffee per cup than most instructions suggest: 1/4 cup of grounds per 8-oz mug of coffee. I prefer medium dark beans and less than espresso strength. You get more coffee flavor from beans that aren't dark roasted, in my opinion and that of many coffee roasters, baristas, buyers and growers. If you like the burnt bitterness of espresso, though, go for it. Absolutely. Go for as fine a ground as you can get without coffee dust flying out of the machine. A very fine setting and dark-roast beans will get you the strongest flavor -- because the more surface area that touches the water, the stronger the brew. I also use more coffee per cup than most instructions suggest: 1/4 cup of grounds per 8-oz mug of coffee. I prefer medium dark beans and less than espresso strength. You get more coffee flavor from beans that aren't dark roasted, in my opinion and that of many coffee roasters, baristas, buyers and growers. If you like the burnt bitterness of... » Read More Absolutely. Go for as fine a ground as you can get without coffee dust flying out of the machine. A very fine setting and dark-roast beans will get you the strongest flavor -- because the more surface area that touches the water, the stronger the brew. I also use more coffee per cup than most instructions suggest: 1/4 cup of grounds per 8-oz mug of coffee. I prefer medium dark beans and less than espresso strength. You get more coffee flavor from beans that aren't dark roasted, in my opinion and that of many coffee roasters, baristas, buyers and growers. If you like the burnt bitterness of espresso, though, go for it. « Show Less
466191
it is really quick! I would say faster than a coffee maker! Its as fast as you can put the grounds into the filter funnel and pour the water in... for a large cup of coffee, it takes minutes and smells soooo good! This ready set came with a small mug, I prefer at least a 12 ounce cup!
294013
I've been using mine for about a month and the coffee is far superior to drip and Keurig style coffee makers. Using drip I always tasted the paper filter, and K-cups are plastic and the coffee seemed stale at times. With the percolator I grind the beans rather coarsely to keep sediment out of the pot. Plug it in and 5 minutes later I have a wonderful cup of freshly ground and brewed coffee. Can't wait to serve our holiday guests from this perk.
2197704
Freeze your coffee so it isn't watered down. I don't see why not. You'll have to play around with it. The machine is very loud and slow but I'm still liking it.
1809086
Absolutley not. If I did I'd hate it. I was first given this coffee by my exchange student from Italy and now purchase it myself. Its amazing coffe, but not flavored at all.
126759
This coffee-maker doesn't move the water through the grounds as fast as some of the other machines, so -- for the same amount of coffee -- it gives you a better tasting cup (or the same tasting, if you use less grounds). In short, it tastes great.
2077914
No; it's stainless steel. I just rinse it out with water after I use it. It eventually has a little coffee stain but I guess that adds to the flavor!