I saw the question about ground spices, but what do you think about ground coffee?
1833576
Not having tried to brew coffee with this, I would agree with the other people that, unless the coffee is really coarse, the grinds would likely go right through the mesh. Note that true "french presses" usually have a very fine (often nylon) mesh filter to filter the grounds from the liquid. The mesh on this screen is much larger than that.
1833577
I would think that it would depend on the grind of your coffee. I found that too fine of spice did not work in this.
1833578
I don't think that would be a good idea unless the coffee is really, really coarse ground.
1833579
Depends on how fine you grind it. I think espresso will defintily go through it.
626259
Anytype of regular ground coffee. I grind up my own beans usually .... or i use chock full of nuts brand of coffee ... this coffee maker can make any coffee taste great.. no filter needed
250535
I would not.... If you do not have the option of getting espresso powder I would grind up the espresso coffee really really really fine.... I love cooking with ground espresso it's a staple in my home
905547
I bought just your basic ground coffee (Maxwell House). It works fine. Takes the same time to brew as a K-cup. I have found that when the water does not come through like it should, I clean the brew head with a paperclip. Coffee tends to clog in it.
46149
Kana, I have used the Toddy Cold Brew system over the last 40 years and I have never used "special" coffee other than using coffee that I like. I think you might get a different answer from someone else who might say that you need to have a special coarse ground coffee, however, that is not my answer and I sincerely love my coffee !!!
611214
Yes. It works much better with ground coffee than with whole coffee beans. Much better and stronger taste.
1446654
It is not fine ground - more like medium. SO it doesn't work too well if you coffee maker uses #4 or so. It is good coffee but has gone up in price now so you are better off with Fairway or Zabar's (in NY) otherwise coffee is expensive.
1596187
Have not tried spices! Did read a review that it could be done. It utilizes a spinning blade. I used it to grind coffee and I can make it like powder if run twice on ESPRESSO setting. Of all the home size style Grinders I have reviewed I was sold on the over all sturdy construction, size/grid settings, and auto push button and manual stop this one has. Also that the grinding compartment with lid could just be lifted out away from the drive unit and cleaned even in a dishwasher. I am also able to, after grinding, remove cover/lid and lift grinding compartment out replace lid on compartment and turn upside down and dump coffee into the lid for holding and on the back of the grinder drive unit they gave you a cleaning brush with it's own storage to sweep out any remaining coffee still in grinding container. Glad I found this grinder and took time to research them all before deciding on this one. I paid $20 plus and now $19.00!!! If I had to choose all over again? I would still get this one!
1749402
I have not used this product for ground coffee so I'm not sure if it would work well.
2057159
I use regular ground coffee of the shelf. If it's too fine, you may get a lot of coffee powder floating in your coffee. You will notice it when you add milk into your coffee.
2080815
I've used regular coffee in the stovetop cappuccino maker to good result - just a little finer ground that usual. As mentioned in the other examples, cappucino roasts are plentiful, but keep BrightHawk's comments about not grinding too fine in mind.
934172
I'm not a coffee expert, but from everything I have read and experienced, the quality, freshness of the roast and the grind will determine how good your coffee experience is. I would at least choose an espresso grind when choosing coffee beans. (Finer ground then coffee for drip machines)
1380438
My guess would be No, as it looks like regular ground coffee. But I don't know for sure.
674567
I would say yes, but if you do pepper and spices I would keep it that way. It is not easy to completely clean if you were to then try grinding coffee.
1762901
I do enjoy using it. I don't think I get the same punch of flavor, but it's a nice way to still enjoy freshly ground beans in my Keurig Vue!
690946
I grind my own coffee. If u grind it at the store, try between fine n medium. U don't want it to fine or it will be bitter. I don't buy pre ground coffee.
2147358
Use mine a lot. Drink decafe & can't get many flavored decafe K cups so use ground coffee.