What setting should be used in order to use the coffee grind with the ekobrew reusable k-cup?
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I find that for the Ecobrew it works best set to 5-7 (with 1 being the finest setting). My grinder is 8+ years old though, so it may grind a bit differently than a new one. For other brands of reusable cups I find a little coarser works better, more like 6-8.
1355239
I found that there is not really a specific setting for a specific machine. I adjust depending on espresso, paper filter, brass filter etc. I only grind one pot at a time, so a little trial and error is less painful. I still love my machine.
1355240
The finer the grind the stronger you coffee will be. I'd start with a medium fine and them adjust from there to your taste. If using a finer grind don't pack the grounds in too firm as the water won't be able to run through. I've also found the baristas at Starbucks to be very helpful when it come to grinding and brewing coffee.
1986733
Honestly l´ve only used regular ground coffee, or fresh ground. I do own the Kerig coffee maker which I use for specialty coffees, but I still prefer the speculator. The temperature of the additional cups stays hot.
1671020
I recently purchased the B70 and the ekobrew cup and have had no problem at all in using it. The cup works perfectly in my B70. There are no coffee gounds or spillage. It only takes a few seconds to clean the cup and it is ready to brew another cup of coffee.
963345
The settings right out of the box work well. Half way through on the amount and about 10 - 11 on the grind. Of course, this might also have to do with the type of coffee, in my opinion, a mexican lighter roast, bali or indian malabar, might benefit from slightly finer grind. It is a matter of trial and taste.. Good luck!
1546888
My Keurig brewer had the same issue with beverage weakness and errant grounds when I used the single cup K-adapter to brew my own coffee. I think it's an inherent issue with these brewers due to the lack of forced air pressure (which you get with store bought K-cups) and not unique to this particular coffee maker. I think it has something to do with the coffee grind and the water-to-coffee ratios. I suggest to stick to using K-cups, pods or the permanent wire basket for smaller servings. Only my 2-cents, which isn't even worth that.
216392
not too fine; drip grind is too fine - you'll end up with coffee soup. Try using percolator grind setting if you have it.
1777720
I can't speak to whether the ekobrew is better or worse than the Keurig version, but the problem you experience when using the Keurig reusable cup is easy to solve. There's a "donut" rubber gasket that fits around the steel hot water injection tube that pierces the top of a standard K-cup in your brewer. Through use, this gasket gets pushed up and as a result it doesn't seal properly against the top of the reusable K-cup. To fix the water from escaping the top of the Keurig reusable cup, gently pull the gasket downward until it's close to - but not off of - the injector tip. Don't worry about pulling it down too far - the K-cup and your machine will fix this. Just close it gently. I can't speak to whether the ekobrew is better or worse than the Keurig version, but the problem you experience when using the Keurig reusable cup is easy to solve. There's a "donut" rubber gasket that fits around the steel hot water injection tube that pierces the top of a standard K-cup in your brewer. Through use, this gasket gets pushed up and as a result it doesn't seal properly against the top of the reusable K-cup. To fix the water from escaping the top of the Keurig reusable cup, gently pull the gasket downward until it's close to - but not off of - the injector tip. Don't... » Read More I can't speak to whether the ekobrew is better or worse than the Keurig version, but the problem you experience when using the Keurig reusable cup is easy to solve. There's a "donut" rubber gasket that fits around the steel hot water injection tube that pierces the top of a standard K-cup in your brewer. Through use, this gasket gets pushed up and as a result it doesn't seal properly against the top of the reusable K-cup. To fix the water from escaping the top of the Keurig reusable cup, gently pull the gasket downward until it's close to - but not off of - the injector tip. Don't worry about pulling it down too far - the K-cup and your machine will fix this. Just close it gently. « Show Less
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Do people understand coffee brewing? Any brewing method that doesn't pass the brewed coffee through some sort of paper (etc.) filter is going to have "sediment". No method of grinding coffee beans exists that will result in zero sediment with the grounds, if you want zero sediment you have to filter through something that will block small particles. And consequently you reduce the perceived "strength" of the brewed coffee. Now, "grounds" in your brewed coffee, that's another issue entirely and does indicate something wrong. It may be that your ekobrew (or whatever) isn't properly sealed somewhere which allows grounds to get out during the pressurized water injection of brewing with a Keurig. Various Keurig brewers (randomly affecting every model, and not consistently affecting everyone) seem to suffer not making a tight seal at the top where the water needle pokes into k-cup. You could of course return your brewer and state it is defective and get another which may or may not have the same issue. Or do a bit of searching about for cures and find the simple solution of inserting a $.03 nylon washer (any hardware store) above the rubber gasket that surrounds the needle (thus sealing against the top of the k-cup). Everyone in my family has a k-cup brewer of some sort now, some of us have been affected and some have not, but the thin nylon washer trick has always cured the issue when present. For less than $.25 I bought an assortment of different thickness nylon washers and have cured this issue every time.
594021
I use both regular K Cups and the Reusable style (add your own ground coffee). Works great.
769433
Why then does the Ekobrew refillable cup that is paired with this BVMC-K machine indicate that it is not compatible with the B30, B130, B150, B155, Mr Coffee BVMC-K and Vue? Those that say it will work does it indeed work with this particular Mr. Coffee BVMC-K machine?
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You should set the grind setting the furthest notch to the left (percolator). French Press grind is the most course coffee grind. If you try to use anything finer, it will produce more sediment in your coffee as the strainer will not be able to catch the grinds.
1456334
I always grind my coffee very fine. This way you can use less coffee yet get maximum flavor.
371813
One. I grind a bit coarser than an open-bottom cone, or else it drains too slowly.If your cone is draining too quickly, grind your coffee more finely.
53099
Are you sure it's not your Keurig? Mine died recently ... and that's what it was doing beforehand. You might run your machine thru a cycle with nothing (no Java Jig) to see if the water is coming out normally. If that's not it ... you might be using too much coffee or too fine a grind. I always left 1/4 inch or so space above the coffee when I filled mine. I also use a regular drip grind. When my Keruig was working, the Java Jig worked best of all the refillable cups I tried.
2156352
You need to have the brew basket pushed to the left and locked in the open position. If it is closed, and you cannot see the open filter basked with the filter in it, then it will not grind and assumes that you have pre-ground coffee in it.
30382
I can't speak to whether the ekobrew is better or worse than the Keurig version, but the problem you experience when using the Keurig reusable cup is easy to solve. There's a "donut" rubber gasket that fits around the steel hot water injection tube that pierces the top of a standard K-cup in your brewer. Through use, this gasket gets pushed up and as a result it doesn't seal properly against the top of the reusable K-cup. To fix the water from escaping the top of the Keurig reusable cup, gently pull the gasket downward until it's close to - but not off of - the injector tip. Don't worry about pulling it down too far - the K-cup and your machine will fix this. Just close it gently.
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I've heard from a forum online that you want to use a bit more ground coffee than usual for a cup, as that's when the subtler elements of the flavor come out. There are also a lot of guidelines available here: http://www.realkopiluwak.com/perfect-cup/