Does the coffee come out weak? How much coffee do you have to use?
1807529
No. It comes out as strong as you want. I always use a "rounded tablespoon" per cup, just as my mother taught me. I can make two cups per filter; that is, one cup after another filtered into a two-cup container. I have got completely used to the rapid drip through this holder and believe that anything slower is just a waste of time. Buy good coffee and you can't go wrong.
1807530
This makes great coffee. The trick is to have it ground the right way (for a paper cone). Starbucks actually uses these when you ask for a cup of coffee that they don't have brewed already. The amount of coffee is something you should find for yourself based on how strong you want. The bag usually tells you the standard (which is different depending on the brand/roaster). It's just an opinion of theirs, so try it and adjust to your taste. I'd recommend this is you're traveling and need a portable pot, or at home for a cheap way to do a single cup. I love these things. Just make sure to buy one with a big enough ring around the bottom so it doesn't all into your cup and make a big mess. This makes great coffee. The trick is to have it ground the right way (for a paper cone). Starbucks actually uses these when you ask for a cup of coffee that they don't have brewed already. The amount of coffee is something you should find for yourself based on how strong you want. The bag usually tells you the standard (which is different depending on the brand/roaster). It's just an opinion of theirs, so try it and adjust to your taste. I'd recommend this is you're traveling and need a portable pot, or at home for a cheap way to do a single cup. I love these things. Just make sure to buy... » Read More This makes great coffee. The trick is to have it ground the right way (for a paper cone). Starbucks actually uses these when you ask for a cup of coffee that they don't have brewed already. The amount of coffee is something you should find for yourself based on how strong you want. The bag usually tells you the standard (which is different depending on the brand/roaster). It's just an opinion of theirs, so try it and adjust to your taste. I'd recommend this is you're traveling and need a portable pot, or at home for a cheap way to do a single cup. I love these things. Just make sure to buy one with a big enough ring around the bottom so it doesn't all into your cup and make a big mess. « Show Less
1807531
Most coffees will tell you to use a tablespoon per "cup," but they mean a 6 oz cup. I find a rounded tablespoon works per 8 oz cup, but more if I'm making a single cup. It also depends on the grind, because that determines the surface area and how compactly it fits in the measuring spoon or scoop. I also poor the water in a bit at a time, but then with a small cone one must.
1807532
Use one scoop and add the water slowly and it comes out good. Too fast and it is weak
1807533
It's just like a drip coffee maker. You can make it as weak or strong as you like. I use the same amount that I use in our drip coffee maker.
1807534
I like my coffee stronger, so I add more grounds. The filter cone allows for a better taste, caffeine strength depends on how long the beans are roasted. I will use 1/3 - 1/2 cup of beans, grind it and place it into the filter. Then 450-500ml just boiled water to pour over the grounds into a 20oz mug. Please adjust to your own preferences.
1807535
I usually use two heeping teaspoons for my cup, but it doesn't matter because the holes are too big to allow for proper steeping causing a weak cup of Joe
1807536
First of all, make sure you insert a genuine Mellitta No.2 cone filter. I like a hearty cup of coffee so with Starbucks Breakfast blend I use about two heaping tablespoons of ground coffee for a ten ounce mug. Place the cone on your cup and pour heated water slowly into the grounds to get them wet. Then add the rest of your water easy so the cone doesn't run over. Best cup of coffee anywhere. You will have to experiment a little to get it to your preferred taste. I've been using this method since 2000.
891679
Wow... what kind of coffee do you use? I have never had that problem but I only make enough coffee to drink at the moment. I know the heating plate on the unit keeps the coffee hot, so if the coffee is just sitting there for a long while then the water will evaporates and the coffee will start to get a burnt overcooked taste but it does not get weak. I have not had a problem with my unit and even gave one out as a present... and that one is working fine.
1272820
There is a setting for as few as 2-4 cups. Cleaning the gold filter, in fact the entire brewing system, is laborious. Don't know about adding more beans. Coffee stays hot and is very good but if you make a big pot, it doesn't come out very strong. And I wouldn't recommend buying a refurbished one thru Amazon's warehouse. Ours was missing parts and was pretty dirty.
2172781
Yes, I usually make only 2-4 cups. I just had to learn to adjust the amount of course ground coffee instead of finely ground.
2172994
I use 3 heaping tablespoons for 4 cups because when I used 4 T the coffee was too strong. I suspect you pot isn't getting the water hot enough. Maybe the pot is defective. Unless you are using heaping tablespoons.
793346
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...
872098
I like my coffee slightly on the weaker side, I don't typically make a whole pot, but I put six scoops to the pot filled to the 9 cup line. I get four good size coffee mugs full. I hope this helps, bc it is a difficult ques. to answer, it all depends on how strong you like your coffee and what size your pot is. :)
1681487
A little less than 9 cups is my guess, since that's how much water you put in. Some moisture is stuck in the beans, so that is lost, but most comes through. I usually let it drain while I'm at work, rather than the usually suggested half hour. I've found that I get much more of the coffee out of the grounds and into the carafe.
330044
I like strong coffee. I fill the water up to the 2-cup mark and add about 2 1/4 or so tablespoons of coffee. I do let it perk for a long time, so perhaps I could use a bit less coffee.
298935
hello there,as a matter of fact, i do use paper filters, in order to acquire stronger coffee. but be careful not to fully load water, since it will not be able to brew it (paper filter delays brewing). usually i fill it with 2-4 cups of water and it brews o.k. give it a try and i am at your disposition for any further information. thanks a lot, christina mavraganis.
6729
Try about 6 scoops then adjust to your liking. All depends on the coffee and your taste. Take care of your machine, it was the best coffee maker I ever had and is no longer available.
508822
I see the previous 2 answers and agree, it's not really a coffee machine, it's for espresso or cappuccino... I use 2 shots and fill to the first milk line and that gives me a pretty good amount. Again, it more potent and robust depending on the flavor pod you prefer. Otherwise you need a Keurig or something of this style.... I hope this helps?
1199016
use more coffee. We love it and have had no problems. Make sure you are folding the coffee filters edges like you are suppose to. We use Starbucks coffee and ratio is 4 scoops of coffee/8 cups of water. Coffee remains hot for a very long time in the coffee pot.
471751
When you put the kcup in you need to make sure the holder for it is completely flat. That should help with the coffee grounds. For the smell, I would run some white vinegar through it and that should hopefully take care of it. The weakness depends on how much water you put in. I know you probably know all of this but this is all I know. I love mine.
1129007
Thanks for your responses! I was hoping there was a way to adjust the strength because the coffee is too strong. I use Tully's French roast and it makes a great cup of coffee in the drip coffee maker, but this Krups does such an excellent job of making the most of these coffee beans, it looks like I may need to find a medium roast bean. Any suggestions? ;-)
1050870
Try using a most coarse grind and more coffee. i use 70 grams per pot, which is almost 9 grams per cup.
700866
When it comes to the pods there are so many choices and a strong cup should not be difficult to achieve. We use a refillable at time. We put our own coffee in the refill and it comes out great also. Hope this helps.