For drip coffee, how much coffee is ground in the 20 seconds? I'm looking at the Bodum Bistro but am concerned with how much coffee it will grind within 20 seconds time...We mostly drink drip and typically brew 2 "large" cups of coffee with a set of #2 Porcelain Filtercones (about 2 good tablespoons of coffee per "cup"). Every once and a while we will make a 10 cup pot with the old Bunn.What kind of volume of grounds would I expect to get after 20 seconds (again targeting grounds for drip)? Any help would be great! Thanks! For drip coffee, how much coffee is ground in the 20 seconds? I'm looking at the Bodum Bistro but am concerned with how much coffee it will grind within 20 seconds time...We mostly... » Read More For drip coffee, how much coffee is ground in the 20 seconds? I'm looking at the Bodum Bistro but am concerned with how much coffee it will grind within 20 seconds time...We mostly drink drip and typically brew 2 "large" cups of coffee with a set of #2 Porcelain Filtercones (about 2 good tablespoons of coffee per "cup"). Every once and a while we will make a 10 cup pot with the old Bunn.What kind of volume of grounds would I expect to get after 20 seconds (again targeting grounds for drip)? Any help would be great! Thanks! « Show Less
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Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, BlackIn my experience as an owner of this excellent mill, at the medium setting the Bodum Bistro will grind a bit over 4 coffee measures, or almost 9 tablespoons of coffee in 20 seconds. Hope this helps.
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I grind 32 grams in 20 seconds. The fineness of grind is about half way between the finest and coursest settings.
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In 18 sec I grind enough for 24 oz of medium (2 symbols coarser than drip-symbol) dark-roasted coffee. No static dust; repeatable; just perfect!
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The smallesThe smallest amount you can grind is for 2 cups; if you don't grind I would imagine you could brew a single cup but that defeats the purpose of fresh ground coffee. The aroma from a fresh grind is unbelievable. I make 2 cups in the morning.
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Go big or go home, you can always use less water and coffee. I had the 6 cup and I had to brew 3 of them in order to receive my daily caffeine fix. The coffee was outstanding but waiting for it to brew was about a 15-20 minute wait.
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I was lucky enough to be at JCpenny when they had sale on Bodum products so I bought a coffee grinder which although doesn't have settings for cdrtain grinds it's pretty easy to time how long to grind for the right texture. Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Coffee Grinder, Green
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My daughters use theirs all the time and they said it doesn't get too strong for them. They both like strong coffee and use cream in the bodum at the same time. They push the screen down after about 10-15 minutes and the coffee doesn't seem to get stronger or bitter after that. We use Starbucks french roast coffee beans so the brand and roast might make a difference. My daughters have used their bodums at work and say that after a 10 hour shift its not hot any more but its not bitter or too strong. Hope this helps!
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It takes 20 minutes for it to brew 10 cups of coffee.... I read somewhere to figure 1 minute per cup, but that must kick in when doing a full or almost full urn.
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I have only made either 12 cups or 10 cups - to me not a significant difference in brewing time. It makes sense a smaller pot brewed would take less time. I have learned when the music plays to signal brewing has finished - it has not - that by giving it another 3 to 5 minutes it will completely finish.
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I just read the answer regarding the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder. I am sure that grinder works great for a "sock pot" or any other type of coffee brewing system, because it has many adjustments to the grind. But it is expensive, and I have never felt I needed that quality of a grinder to make consistently good coffee. The kind of grinder I am talking about usually costs $20 to $30. So, not to bad mouth the Bodum; I'm sure it is really great. But if the price tag puts you off, don't hesitate to purchase a cheap rotary grinder of the type I described in my earlier answer. I just read the answer regarding the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder. I am sure that grinder works great for a "sock pot" or any other type of coffee brewing system, because it has many adjustments to the grind. But it is expensive, and I have never felt I needed that quality of a grinder to make consistently good coffee. The kind of grinder I am talking about usually costs $20 to $30. So, not to bad mouth the Bodum; I'm sure it is really great. But if the price tag puts you off, don't hesitate to purchase a cheap rotary grinder of the type I described in my earlier answer.
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I drink 2 8oz. cups in the am. I like it strong. I grind my beans on medium and use about 1/2 cup. I fill my mug (2 cup) with very hot water and add it to the medium ground coffee (recommended for French press coffee) in the press. It steeps for 5-10 min. Then I slowly push the plunger down, close the strainer at the bottom and slowly pour the coffee into my mug. Be sure to turn the solid part of the lid to the opposite side. ENJOY>
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Minimum 1 drop, just pour enough water so the grounds can absorb and then release 1 drop of coffee. Maximum infinite, just keep pouring. Adjust grounds as necessary to get the flavor profile you want. For me ~14g ground is good for 8-12 oz coffee, I tried to get 16-24oz with that and lacked boldness.
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It depends on how strong you like your coffee. We make ours in a 12 cup coffee pot and I put 5 scoops of grounds in. It would take two grinding runs to produce that amount of coffee grounds, however its just a touch of a button and 30 seconds to do it so its relatively quick and pain free.
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You will always get a small amount of silt, but you should definitely use a coarse grind with a french press. Which means you cannot use normal store-bought pre-ground coffee (ground fine for drip coffee makers). With my Virtuoso grinder I use a setting of 39 out of 40. When getting beans ground at my local store/roaster/Starbucks/Dunkin' Donuts I always ask for a coarse grind for a french press (figuring the "worker" might understand one of those requests, if not both). If you are already using a coarse grind then, yes, you might want to experiment with a finer mesh. I will say, the less expensive the bean grinder the more dust will be produced along with one's coarse grindings... You will always get a small amount of silt, but you should definitely use a coarse grind with a french press. Which means you cannot use normal store-bought pre-ground coffee (ground fine for drip coffee makers). With my Virtuoso grinder I use a setting of 39 out of 40. When getting beans ground at my local store/roaster/Starbucks/Dunkin' Donuts I always ask for a coarse grind for a french press (figuring the "worker" might understand one of those requests, if not both). If you are already using a coarse grind then, yes, you might want to experiment with a finer mesh. I will say,... » Read More You will always get a small amount of silt, but you should definitely use a coarse grind with a french press. Which means you cannot use normal store-bought pre-ground coffee (ground fine for drip coffee makers). With my Virtuoso grinder I use a setting of 39 out of 40. When getting beans ground at my local store/roaster/Starbucks/Dunkin' Donuts I always ask for a coarse grind for a french press (figuring the "worker" might understand one of those requests, if not both). If you are already using a coarse grind then, yes, you might want to experiment with a finer mesh. I will say, the less expensive the bean grinder the more dust will be produced along with one's coarse grindings... « Show Less
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I usually use 4 tablespoons of coffee to 16 oz of water. When using the full 34 oz on my Bodum French Press, I'll use 6 tablespoons. Just for your information, this particular French Press malfunctioned within two weeks of use. Unacceptable. I then purchased the Bodum French Press because of the quality and also because of the spare parts that are available on Amazon. I hope this helps with your question. Enjoy
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I am having the same problem. I just used the singel brew several times. We buy specialty coffee beans at costco & grind them daily since we love gormet coffee. I used 2 scoopes of beans (normally 5 scoops for a full pot) brewed it & it was see thru dirt colored water! WTF? So I ground up 3 heaping scoops & tried again, darker water with tons of grounds in it! Seriously? What could a preson possibly get wrong with putting in a cup of water, grounds & pushing a button (basically)? I dont get it...Maybe its just defective. I guess I hate the single brew in this machine now. Kinda sucks. BUMMER!
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I think this partly depends on your comfort with the grinder. I'd say maybe 15 seconds for an 8-cup french press, which is what I used. If you struggle with getting the groove, you might find beans jumping occasionally or you will get "stuck" during a rotation. Once you know your preferred surface and get in the groove with the right even pressure, it's a piece of cake.
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I suspect that you're not putting enough coffee grounds in. First, grind very fine, espresso grind (powder, as fine as you get get it). Then put 2+ heaping Tablespoons of grounds for every 6oz of water you pour through. This means, when I make a cup of coffee, normal mug, I use 4 heaping Tablespoons of grounds -- my mug comfortably holds about 12 oz of coffee with a bit of room at the top. When I make two cups, one for my wife and one for myself, I use 5 heaping Tablespoons of grounds. It nearly fills up the #2 filter, but I pour the water slowly and keep the water topped up throughout the pouring process. If you let it go down and fill again, the filter tends to get clogged and it takes *forever* for it to brew and flow through. My wife likes a slightly weaker cup of coffee, so the second cup is hers. If you are looking for strong, add more grounds. Hope that helps!
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For enough beans for a 12-cup pot of drip coffee, it only takes about 5 seconds at most. It is easy to increase the time on the timer while it is running in the event you see the beans are not going to be finished.