I want to know why it takes almost twice the amount of coffee to get a nice medium cup brewed.
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Friend... I use 3 level 1/8 cup scoops of coffee to get the results that I like... You can use as much or little as you wish to get the results for your taste.
477205
we do add a bit more coffee but not too much. I do see what you mean. But we have had other brands and they all seem to be the same
477206
I've had this coffee maker for quite some time and I've never had that issue. We currently make Dunkin Donuts at home and we use the same amount we used when brewing other brands. My father's is the same model and was purchased earlier this year, but he doesn't seem to have that issue. There is an option on the maker to make it regular strength or to make it strong...maybe you want to try that?
1300451
It sounds like you are either not using enough coffee, or you are using a filter, which is not needed. It takes at least 6 heaping tablespoons of coffee.
591104
It depends on the size of your coffee cup. I use the 23 ounce to make two medium cups of coffee. Coffee grounds take up some of the 23 ounce space and the pour spout will reduce how much water you can add. I cover the spout with a paper towel to prevent spillage. I actually like the thermos because I can drink one cup immediately and drink a second cup about 10 minutes later and the coffee is still hot.
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It all depends upon how finely ground the coffee is and how tightly it's packed in the holder. Essentially, you control the amount of pressure required.
1050870
Try using a most coarse grind and more coffee. i use 70 grams per pot, which is almost 9 grams per cup.
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When I make my coffee, I will put in enough water for 11 cups and I get 10 and half cups of coffee sometimes a little less depending on how fine the coffee grind is, the finer the coffee grind is than more water is absorbed into it. I don't have a problem with that. There's a grove to line up the coffee basket and than push it down till it snaps in place so that it doesn't shut off on you.
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In my experience it is best to make only one cup at a time because I like strong coffee so you will want the double dose to go into one cup.
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I get a good strong brew. I grind my own, coarser than normal drip filter, but normal filter grind will do. You need to use a lot of coffee; one of the supplied scoops per European sized cup, which means two for a mug. To make a whole pot you need eight level scoops. For half a pot you need four generous scoops. Once most of the water is in the top part with the coffee, give it a good stir to make sure it is well mixed. Let it bubble vigorously for a few minutes, longer will make it stronger but more bitter, and then remove it from the heat. Hope this helps, Rob
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I bought my husband a coffee cup that easily holds 2 cups of coffee & you just have to set the amount you want brewed at one time on the K75. He uses a big cup & it extremely easy the change it to a smaller brew for myself. We LOVE IT !!! I hope that answers your question :)
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All you have to do is add more coffee.orif you prefer add less coffee for a lighter cup.
120843
I suppose one could adjust the amount of coffee grounds and water in order to brew as much or as little as they wanted. While the carafe is marked five cups it only fills about two and a half coffee mugs.
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Nothing wrong with that, but unnecessary. BTW, you can get more out of a pound of coffee by doing what I call, second coffee. After you drain the coffee, you can add 5 more cups of cold water to the grounds and let it sit another 12 hours, then drain again. With high quality coffee beans, this second run is almost as rich as the first.
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I have ordered the same coffee and just love it. Are you using bottled water? Are you rinsing your Senseo's pod holder? If you like strong coffee you might want to go back to medium roast. You could also place two pods in the coffee maker - making sure to use the little implement...
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Maybe you need an espresso maker. I doubt you can make the K-cups stronger than by pushing the small cup button.
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I use medium ground good quality coffee and use about 28-30 slightly rounded Tablespoons of coffee for 36 cups--for a pretty strong coffee. You have to use some trial and error.
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That's how I prepare it. I like my coffee strong so I always add a little extra. You may have to play with it to get the right amount depending on how you like it. I hope this answers your question.
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I noticed, using the Bialetti Expresso maker, that you have to put enough water to cover the pressure valve, almost to the neck of the reservoir. You're sure to get an American 8 ounce size cup of good expresso! I also think that a high heat builds more pressure therefore brewing more coffee. Hope this helps.