can you tell me the time it takes to pull 2 shots, thinking of a coffee cart
1849419
It doesn't take long to pull 2 shots--maybe 20 sec. The problem is it takes about 10 min to heat the water, and you can't add water without waiting for the unit to cool down enough to remove the cap on the reservoir. It would be a very poor choice for a coffee cart!
1478658
A full pot of coffee . . . maybe 5-8 minutes BUT as it brews, you can remove the pot and pour yourself a cup or two before the full pot is done. That's the best part! Some gizmo prevents the liquid from continuing to drain into the pot while you pour a cup and until you place the pot back in its place.
1956563
I do. I mean I give the two pods, especially espresso a second run in different cup for quick shot, or to make a bolder flavor. You can pull off grande latte if you two shots and heat fresh milk. So good. Coffee I just use it once depending on strength falls on how much water you use. But I've noticed third time is no charm. In fact I found 90% of me running it through a 3rd time, the lever exploded even with my arm putting pressure, and had hot espresso grounds and water shoot at my face and hand. Once is right, twice is nice a little light, third gives you the bird.
1022433
Not too long. That is the one negative, one does need to drink up or use a carafe.
1877892
Only used the single brew once. Uses too much coffee beans. Takes longer because water steeps longer over burr grind. 4 to 5 minutes seems right.
1553892
Mine takes about 6 minutes. This brand has lasted much, much longer than Mr. Coffee brand. I am very satisfied with it.
346975
If I'm making a latte or cup of coffee I fill it about halfway or just over then either add steamed milk or half n half. If you want accurate shots then I suggest using the shot glasses aka demitasse cups to pull your shots into. It's really just preference and testing it out till you find wah works for you.
998995
As far as the amount of water to put in, you simply fill the reservoir and the machine takes care of it. You do, however, have to push the button to stop the brewing process. There are a couple of ways to figure out how long to let it go. One is to simply time it. I would suggest starting with 15 seconds, turning it off and trying it. The light on the machine blinks about once a second while it is brewing so you can simply count the blinks. Depending on your taste and the capsule you use, with a little experimenting you'll figure out the amount of brewing time you like. The second method is to get a shot glass with measurements on it. My local supermarket had it. Then stop the brewing when it reaches a certain level. Start with a 1.5 ounce shot and experiment from there based on your preference. By the way, besides the price, I got the manual machine so I could chose the length of shot I wanted to pull rather than having the machine do it for me.
1638807
Waaaaay easier, toddy took a simple thing, made it a gimick and sold it, this emersion method is way easier, I've done it now 2 months, did toddy method for 2 yrs. This is easy, I fill the basket 1/2 with grounds, then water to saturate, then stir; then fill the other half with grounds, and finish with the water, total of 8 full table spoons coffee to 1 qt watet. I wait about 12- 14 hrs
2200048
Sit back and enjoy your morning, Kris. A minute -- or two at most -- is all it tales for the machine to warm up and the cup to fill If you're clumsy it may take you another 30 seconds to put the coffee in the basket and tamp it.
1877890
I only brewed a mug of coffee once but I would guess about 3-4 minutes. I had it on the mild setting though. The mug was not as strong as the pot. If you like strong coffee then I would definitely recommend this coffee maker.
595697
I would suggest 4 hours at a minimum, add some strong brewed coffee (cold) to the mix to add some nice rich tones.
1877891
It really does depend on the size of the mug you choose and the intensity...5-8 minutes is my best guess...I usually brew a half carafe...
412380
Enough to fill a double shot basket and have a little left over. We make 2 double shots rack morning and grind one full resivour of beans. Then add another 1/3 resivour to get enough grinds for our 2 double shot lattes.
346976
It's all about taste preference. I use shot glasses, 1 glass=1 shot (such as in a coffee shop). Just play around with it. If two shots aren't enough in the largest pod container then pull an extra shot, but with new coffee, if not it will be weak.
1698692
The longer you run it the finer the coffee gets. 30-60 seconds will get you a finely ground coffee.
1705598
You would pop in the basket from your dual spout and pull a shot like you normally do. The difference is you will see the whole process in action as it saturates and extracts the puck. Look on YouTube and search for bottomless portafilter o naked espresso shot. I think the coffee has a more intense flavor since it doesn't hit another piece of metal and get divided. It will go straight into your shot glass. The other thing is you can understand by how the stream flows if it's over or under extracting. It should look syrupy and smooth with a tapering effect at the bottom of the stream. It's the only way I pull shots on my machine since I got it!