It says this is an 8 cup Percolator But can you make 4 cups in it instead, will it work that way? Never had a percolator
77674
yes, fill the water to the 4 cup line and put in your coffee...my husband puts in 6tbs. of coffee for eight cups so just put in 1 tablespoon of coffee for each cup you want...1tbs per cup or less depends if you want it strong..This perc is great ..have had a perc by this company since I'm married and it will be 37years in September....enjoy:)
77675
Yup. You just adjust the water and grounds. There is measurement lines inside to help you.
77676
this model has markings for 2,4,6,8 indented in the pot.You fill to the indented line for 2,4,6,8 and put correct amount of coffee.So far this one works fine,but we will see how long the thermostate lasts.Also you have to remember to unplug this one too. bob
77677
Fast answer is YES. I think the grduations start at '3-cups', you will need to adjust the amount of coffee accordingly. NOTE: This pot requires a COARSE GROUND coffee; the standard stuff is ground for use with a filter and is so fine it passes right through the basket. . .
77678
Yes, it makes 4 cups just fine. In fact, I've even made less than 4 cups & it worked well.
77679
Yes, you can make less cups -- as a matter of fact, 8 cups is deceiving because their 8 cups is 5 ozs each and most people I know consider a cup to be 8 ozs, so it really doesn't make 8 cups; but I have made four with it and even two, and that works fine. I got the 8 cup size so I would be able to make a four to six cups at a time. It wouldn't work to have 8 real cups.
77680
what is the ounce capacity? it says 8 cup..is that an 8 ounce cup or the more traditional 5 ounce cup?
579681
Don't know. I use it on a 8 cup non-electric Faberware percolator and it works great. In fact, I bought two and use this pot (and spring) to make my coffee every morning. Highly recommended.
157011
One cup would be difficult as there is a minimum amount of water you need to put in there to get it to work. Two cups would be OK...but keep in mind, the larger the pot of coffee, the better it works.
2226355
However, I looked a little closer at mine and the "stem" in the middle is not round so it might not fit on the stem in the Percolator! Check that out first before cutting the hole!
1701590
Yes! As a matter of fact, when you you brew an entire pot, it is less than 4 cups. That's why we returned it.
901879
I would say this makes ONE big cup of coffee, 4 cup coffee maker when the standard is 12. Hope that helps.
767458
Yes, you can brew just one or 2 cups. However, I drink out of a full size cup. The 4 cup Mr. Coffee ... really only brews 2 good size cups of coffee for me ... which is great . It has been a good little coffeemaker since I bought it. It being rated as a 4 cup coffeemaker ... must refer to those little white styrofoam cups.
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I can add 9 /8oz cups to the pot and have it come UNDER the hole in the spout INSIDE the pot.That is equivalent to their so called 12 cups. The 12 cups they speak of are most likely 12 /6oz cups as in the coffee/tea cup they once used in percolators of old. I use a thimble over the stem opening to keep the grounds from going in. My mother did this. Just tap off excess before taking off the thimble.
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Yes, you can make just 4 cups. I do it often. I use a large measuring cup to pour the right amount of water in. The carafe is stainless steel. I don't think it is stainless steel inside the reservoir. Warning, the carafe does NOT keep the coffee hot for very long at all. If you don't have a microwave nearby, choose another machine with a warming tray. It brews very quickly and the coffee is good, but will not stay hot for long, trust 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??
1367876
Certainly, just add less coffee/water. There are two lines that are hard to see on the inside of the pot--the bottom line makes a very full large cup, to the top second line gets you about two medium-large cups.
2236122
I am sorry. I misunderstood your question. I guess you could stack 8 1 cup pods like the one you are asking about or search further for one pod filter that would hold 8 cups of coffee. Sorry zi couldn't help anymore.
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yes it can - however it will take as long to make 1 cup as 4. You would scale down your water and coffee amounts to 1 cup ratio. I do not think it was designed with intention of regular one cup usage. but - you can do it.
1464091
Probably not, unless you don't close the filter. I use it in a 12 cup percolator and I can barely fit enough grounds in when I wrap the filter closed. I suppose it might still work if you leave the filter flat in the basket.
157014
Not with this version, which will make as little as about 4 cups and still give you decent coffee. However they do make a 22oz. version, which you can find on Amazon, and I believe that one will make as little as 2 cups (10 oz). Someone said there is a one cup version also, but I haven't seen it.
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I'm sure you can but I always make a full pot and bought a smaller one for five cups. The 5 cupper gives me two mugs and the 8 cupper gives me 4 mugs. I'm not sure I answered your question but I hope this helped. Also, I love these pots! They make the best tasting coffee! I also bought the metal mesh filter.
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I would say 4 cups which would be half the water allowed would be the least amount you could make at one process My assumption only, the directions does not note how little you can make at one processing. I always make the full 8 cups, It is better brewed coffee too!