Can v-cups be brewed less strong with this unit? Certain family member wants a weaker cup o' jo...
1739595
On the strong cups you can run a cup of strong, and the tree use that for a second cup. ..or use a medium roast coffee and make 14 or 16 ounce cup. Another option is getting the reusable filter and playing with different levels of coffee to get the desired strength
1739596
Yes! It has the two settings. You can make pretty weak coffee...also the different sizes help with the strength level...believe me..we ALL have that family member...�
1739597
If it can, I haven't figured it out yet. I like my coffee strong, so I just buy the extra dark cups. Buy the breakfast blend cups or the blond or light ones. Also, if you brew a larger size cup with a lighter blend of coffee, it will turn out weaker. Like say a 10 or 12 oz cup instead of an 8 oz. Keep in mind Keurig is raising the price of all coffee by 9%.
1739598
You can create a bolder brew with a "strong" setting - I use a refillable adaptor so I brew the strength I want (cheaper, too because I can buy packaged coffee)
1739599
You are able to control the strength of the coffee. You may want to start with a mild or medium strength coffee and then experiment with the amount of ground coffee you add to the V-cup. I say probably because the brewer doesn't work if you have too much coffee in the cup (it doesn't close); however, I never tried it with less than a full cup of ground coffee.
878194
we had the same problem, and actually found it was an issue with the cups we were using. we took apart one cup where the brewer didn't give us a full cup of coffee, and compared it to one that did. the short-cupped one was missing a filter paper thingy in it, so we don't buy those cups anymore. the only other thing we do that others might not is run it without a cup at 4-5 times a week - my 11yo son uses it to get hot water for oatmeal in the morning :)
1653039
Not sure I've only gotten the regular vue cups. Sorry I couldn't help but I love the unit!
117799
Try grinding your coffee finer. The brew will be stronger without having to increase the amount of coffee.
1788465
the strength of the coffee only depends on how much coffee you use. the weak or strong, depending on how much coffee, has turned out perfectly in this maker, no problem at all
2216961
Yes, know your issue completely. We don't often brew to capacity but when we do have guests, it can be embarrassing bec. if lady luck is not with us, we would have the puddle and the stream running off the counter. Six/Eight cups would be fine for a second round of coffee for family. However, we had to worry if we had a full house esp. w/ a repeat round of coffee. Tried to temper down the amt for some events and do smaller batches. Sometimes a success; other times a flooded counter and floor. No logic to examine possible reasons.
596703
Would likely be too weak if you additional water to it after brewing it, in my opinion.
1512308
I did it once with no problem. You may want to get the 6 cup one, or you will end up doing it in a couple of batches. If you are used to that, then it shouldn't be a problem.
497004
I would not take that chance unless you know someone who has this product that you could try it. From looking at the vue machine I believe the cups are different.
37505
No. The vue cups are too big for the narrow rows that are made for the Kcups. This is made strictly for K cup storage. It's too bad - this unit is really nice.
1580814
I would like an answer too! Is the dark cup or light cup weak or strong? The dark cups has smaller dots which to me say weaker, but then again, maybe darker is stronger? The manual does not indicate which is which. It just says to dial your strength! Anyone out there that knows this answer???? Otherwise, the machine makes great coffee!!!
1524864
As long as the cup is the exact size as the others. There should be no issues. There is also a "brew-your-own" adapter/cup stored in the housing in the right side of the unit, just about the ON switch.
45211
You could make less, just put less coffee and water in. You'd have to experiment to get it exactly the strength you like.
86386
We use a larger Melita at our cabin. When making coffee I sure wouldn't want to make it the way you are saying, but if you do not have anything except the cone, glass carafe and a cup I guess you could try. (Perhaps try it sometime before)
666251
No, you can't set the strength. The only way you can do that is by you adjusting the ratio of coffee to water. I like this coffee maker very much.
298017
Other than the high price for Vue cups, I like the V1255. I made the mistake of using a K-cup in the K-cup converter and ended up with grounds in the machine its self. I did finally get it working again and would never use the converter, except when using a k cup basket and my own coffee. You have more options, like stronger and size of coffee cup. Keurig appears to be pushing the Vue 2 to the point of abandoning prior machines. Currently I have both the V1255 and the Vue 2 and would select ether machine.
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You can use less pressure, it just takes a little longer. A slightly coarser grind will decrease the amount of pressure needed. A thin silicone pot holder under the cup will keep it form moving on the counter if that is a problem.