How hot do you need to make the water, since it takes time to brew. Do you need to actually boil water so you still have a hot cup of coffee?
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Bring the water to a boil then turn the heat off and pour hot water through the empty filter to rinse it and warm the flask. Dump the rinse water, add 20 g ground coffee to the filter and pour, stirring, until the coffee reaches the bottom of the "3 cup" engraving on the flask. This makes a perfect mug of coffee. The water should be initially between 190 and 200 F.
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i always use 205 degree water. with this system, the first time you make coffee in the sock it tastes funny because the cloth gives off a bit of flavor that first time. after that, it's good. i always pour boiling water into the sock to wet it and warm it up before i put the coffee in. then pour in the coffee, and follow that with just enough 205 degree water to moisten the grounds. wait till the grounds swell and give off some CO2, then proceed with slowly adding the water. i always keep my sock in a plastic bag in the fridge, so that it stays wet all the time.
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I bring it almost to a boil, turn off the burner and put the tea pot back on the burner between pours. It really helps to run hot water in the pot and in your coffee pot before you begin to brew. I do like using the Hario Drip Pot, but it is single serve only and it takes a bit to brew a cup of coffee. It is a great cup of coffee!
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I personally boil the water and remove from the stove, and then just wait for the boiling to stop before I pour it into the Pot. This gives a nice cup of coffee that isn't bitter. I also recommend that you wet the center of the grounds first, then go in circles on the edges for the best results.
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~175F. Good instructions for brewing: http://www.bluebottlecoffee.com/preparation-guides/nel-drip
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Hi Susan. I haven't yet brewed a full pot! I only make around 5 or 6 cups at a time and that takes about 5 minutes. I'm happy to brew a full pot over the weekend and give you an accurate answer if you wanna wait for me...
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the water is hot. there is a time for hot water side. how ever you need to put way more water in then just the mug size to get it to brew.
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??? You then nuke the cold coffee so that you can have a hot cuppa. When I am in a hurry, I run hot tap water into it, that way it brews quicker, I have had excellent coffee three hours later. I can always have hot drinks. If I shared workspace with a tolerant Mormon, that would be a good subject for discussion.
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It's hot, you don't need to heat up the freshly brewed coffee in the microwave....one hint, when you pour the coffee into your cup, lift the pot up high...otherwise it drips....I'm very happy with mine..and I love the colors.
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I can't! I have shopped many many coffee makers and NONE of them brews really hot except the commercial Bunns. I even check the voltages, thinking the highest will brew hotter, but they don't seem to. I do brew on "strong" flavor and leave hot plate on lowest heat so it won't boil the coffee. And pop my cup of coffee into the microwave. Nuisance but otherwise really like my coffee maker.
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It is not scalding hot, but hot enough. The coffee maker allows you to brew regular or strong. Of course the strength of the coffee is a function of the volume of coffee and water. It is good for our taste though.
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So, mixing hot water with coffee grounds produces a different flavor that mixing coffee grounds with hot water? Anyone have an explanation as to how that is possible?I'm not trying to be standoffish, just honestly curious. Also, thank you all for your comments.
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I have only used this for coffee. I pour boiling water in it and let it sit for 10 minutes. Pour out the hot water and add the hot coffee. The coffee stays warm till the end of the day even after opening it several times. I left this home by accident one day and found the coffee still warm after 12 hours.
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No hot plate involved- that's one of the great things about this type of coffee maker. Just be sure you fill it with hot tap water and let it sit for a minute to prewarm while you grind your beans and prepare the pot for brewing. It'll ensure that your coffee stays hot as long as possible.
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I like hotter coffee also. My solution is to run a cup of plain hot water from the machine into my cup to preheat it. I pour this out and then make my regular brew cycle. Seems to work for me.
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I normally make a 12 cup brew, and it takes about the same time, so I'm not sure why your 2 cup brew would be as long?? My theory is to make 12 cups at one time, and microwave the coffee in my cup for the next couple days, but if you have an aversion to that, it actually doesn't change the flavor! I can't imagine that a 2 cup brew would take as long as a 12 cup brew, but maybe it's inherent in the brewing process??
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How long will 1 cup of hot water take to heat? Same as a cup of coffee? I gather its not 'on-demand' or instant hot.
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It depends on how long you want to wait for your coffee! You would have to wait for the machine to heat the entire reservoir to make the coffee. Plus the cost of reheating, rather than maintaining the hot water, would probably be close the same. The bigger problem with your solution for me, would be waiting 10-20 minutes (my guess) to get the water hot enough to make good coffee. J Jansen
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In my coffee pot, the coffee is HOT but not boiling. It's just right. I always heat my cream in the microwave before I add my coffee to the cup so I have nicely HOT coffee.
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Personaly I have my technivorm since several years and I do always the same thing.Before start the coffeemaker I previously filled my pot with hot water and the result is a realy hot coffee and it remains hot for at least 2-3 hours.Hope it will help!
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OK, I timed it this morning, and a full pot (water to the max line) took probably 6-7 minutes to completely boil. "Completely boil" means boil for a few seconds and then the "on" button automatically turns off. It starts boiling at around 5-6 minutes, but it's safer to leave it boiling for a little bit to kill the bacteria - that's probably why it doesn't shut off until about a minute later. I normally put in about 2 cups of water in the morning, just enough for my coffee and a little extra, and this takes about 1-2 minutes to boil. It's pretty convenient/saves time when you do it this way. Hope this helps! OK, I timed it this morning, and a full pot (water to the max line) took probably 6-7 minutes to completely boil. "Completely boil" means boil for a few seconds and then the "on" button automatically turns off. It starts boiling at around 5-6 minutes, but it's safer to leave it boiling for a little bit to kill the bacteria - that's probably why it doesn't shut off until about a minute later. I normally put in about 2 cups of water in the morning, just enough for my coffee and a little extra, and this takes about 1-2 minutes to boil. It's pretty convenient/saves time when... » Read More OK, I timed it this morning, and a full pot (water to the max line) took probably 6-7 minutes to completely boil. "Completely boil" means boil for a few seconds and then the "on" button automatically turns off. It starts boiling at around 5-6 minutes, but it's safer to leave it boiling for a little bit to kill the bacteria - that's probably why it doesn't shut off until about a minute later. I normally put in about 2 cups of water in the morning, just enough for my coffee and a little extra, and this takes about 1-2 minutes to boil. It's pretty convenient/saves time when you do it this way. Hope this helps! « Show Less