What am I missing here, are you guys storing with the grounds inside all week? I see many reviews here stating that they use the concentrate all week long, but after pressing down your grounds are at the bottom... so are you pouring the coffee into a...
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Press down the grounds after brewing overnight. They won't be swimming around in the coffee because they will be pressed to the bottom and trapped under the filter. As for using 24 scoops, that sounds extremely strong to me; however, you will need to experiment until you fin the perfect taste for yourself. I found 15-16 scoops to be perfect and i like my brew on the stronger side, yet not overwhelmingly so. Hope this helps & I'm sorry no one else has bothered to take 2 minutes to respond.
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I have experienced my grounds to be quite soupy or watery when I go to dump them out. Not sure if it's normal, but it's been a bit messy. I try to let it drip out for as long as I can before cleaning the whole little coffee basket out under hot running water. Hope this helps.
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I put 30ml regular ground coffee in pod. Clean all grounds from sealing area . Good Luck !!
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To second another answer... There should be a little note from the factory that says they test with actual coffee before the unit leaves the factory, so finding left over grinds is normal on new units.
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My husband does a medium grind with the coffee beans. I pour out the last 1/2 cup of coffee from the carafe as it is nothing but black sludge for lack of a better word. It settles to the bottom of the carafe soon after the full pot of coffee is brewed. To me it is bitter and unappealing.
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I don't brew a lot off coffee, so haven't noticed if it's slow or not. Seemed OK to me. I use a regular grind of coffee, just what the machine at the store produces. Mine are the stainless steel cups; could that make a difference? Sorry I couldn't help you. Best of luck.
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Thank you for the advice! I've tested 2 of the included samples using 9-10oz and using the pulse button and it's not to bad... like I said I'm pretty bland when it comes to my coffee :) I bet a 12gram pod and maybe using pulse will be perfect! There aren't any reusable pods yet for this machine that would let me use my own ground coffee are there?
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James, just pour the water slowly in, I first had problems with water spillage, had a regular Cuisinart before and I was tired of grinding my beans, thus having a mess. Good luck/brewing, I love mine
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I have had my Brevillle BCG800XL for only little more than a week, so am not an authority. But! Mine is working beautifully. Let me guess that you might be using a very dark coffee and the beans are sticking together and sticking to the sides of the hopper instead of sliding down into the burr. Try a "dryer" bean or mix your favorites with a dryer mixture to see if there is an improvement. Or...check to see if there is packing material plugging the feed throat. I cannot imagine that the beans could not slide down and grind as long as the way is clear for the beans to fall into the grinder. Hope that might help. I have had my Brevillle BCG800XL for only little more than a week, so am not an authority. But! Mine is working beautifully. Let me guess that you might be using a very dark coffee and the beans are sticking together and sticking to the sides of the hopper instead of sliding down into the burr. Try a "dryer" bean or mix your favorites with a dryer mixture to see if there is an improvement. Or...check to see if there is packing material plugging the feed throat. I cannot imagine that the beans could not slide down and grind as long as the way is clear for the beans to fall into the... » Read More I have had my Brevillle BCG800XL for only little more than a week, so am not an authority. But! Mine is working beautifully. Let me guess that you might be using a very dark coffee and the beans are sticking together and sticking to the sides of the hopper instead of sliding down into the burr. Try a "dryer" bean or mix your favorites with a dryer mixture to see if there is an improvement. Or...check to see if there is packing material plugging the feed throat. I cannot imagine that the beans could not slide down and grind as long as the way is clear for the beans to fall into the grinder. Hope that might help. « Show Less
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I only put in the amount of beans I want to grind for immediate use. I do not keep beans in the hopper but rather I have them in an airtight storage container which keeps them fresh for quite a long time. I buy whole beans about once a month. Keep them in a Friis coffee vault and the last beans out are just as good as the first ones. I would guess a couple of days probably won't make much difference.
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Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in... » Read More Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG « Show Less
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Hey. I am kind of new at this too, but, the percolator setting in the grocery store coffee bean section seems to work fine. I buy whole beans and use the machine for grinding. I think any medium fine grind will work great. I love mine! Judy
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Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...
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I concur with all comments so far, except I find it too messy to use. Coffee grounds fly out in every direction between the grinder and the receptacle, because of a loose fit which creates a gap between the two. If you work out a solution to that, it is a great grinder, especially for coarse ground French Press brew. You have to measure the amount of ground coffee to use, though. depending on brew method, and store any excess grounds. Final note: mine was not that quiet, rather noisy, compared to a Cuisinart, which I use far more regularly.
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I perc 4 cups and that works fine. The object of the exercise is to perc gently. That is: the coffee should bubble up into the glass top at a leisurely rate -- one or two light burps every second or so. Hardly an accurate description, I know, but the gist is DON'T BOIL IT HARD ... just simmer it. Use high heat till the first appearance, then reduce heat. Cut it way back to 1/3 -- about medium-low. Bear in mind electric coils hold heat and drop temperature slowly. Gas burners respond much quicker and that is one reason cooks prefer gas. Ideally, coffee grounds should be in contact with hot water about 6 minutes, maybe 7. Then take the pot off the burner, let it sit for a couple of minutes, take the stem and basket out. Removing the spent grounds keeps bitter oils from dripping back into the coffee. And taking out the stem and basket parts makes it easier to pour. I let the pot sit a minute or two while I clean up the inside parts. With a percolator you gain a great deal of flavor, and you pour a very satisfying cup of coffee, but you do give up the convenience of an automatic drip machine. You can't go away and shave while the coffee is on. A quality electric percolator would be a good compromise. When I was a kid, it was common for neighbor ladies to come by our kitchen or to call Mom over for mid-morning or after-lunch coffee. Of course, Reddy Kilowatt was king in those days, so everyone's percolator was electric.
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the grounds fall directly into the open kcup. Don't fill past the line. Close the lid and use like a regular kcup. To be honest, it works absolutely perfectly. I have NEVER had grounds in my coffee and I would buy it over again. The only really minor downside is that the grinder doesn't know when the level is correct, it only uses a timer.so you may get some extra grounds on the actual grinder base. Its no biggy. Just brush it off. Very very happy with it.
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While this does happen, it has not been a big issue for me. It might happen near the end when there are only a few beans left to grind. If you really wanted to, I suppose you cut a piece of thin cardboard to cover it as you grind. However like I said, it has not been a big issue at all.