Strength of Coffee? I am currently borrowing this coffeemaker from a local retailer. The machine is cool, but even on the highest setting (black coffee cup) the coffee seems a little weak. It has a very clean taste, which is appreciated, but somewhat weak. I like my coffee with a full flavor, and it doesn't seem to put enough beans in the basket for my tastes.In owners' experience, is this an issue? Maybe the floor model I'm borrowing just off a little. Strength of Coffee? I am currently borrowing this coffeemaker from a local retailer. The machine is cool, but even on the highest setting (black coffee cup) the coffee seems a little weak. It has... » Read More Strength of Coffee? I am currently borrowing this coffeemaker from a local retailer. The machine is cool, but even on the highest setting (black coffee cup) the coffee seems a little weak. It has a very clean taste, which is appreciated, but somewhat weak. I like my coffee with a full flavor, and it doesn't seem to put enough beans in the basket for my tastes.In owners' experience, is this an issue? Maybe the floor model I'm borrowing just off a little. « Show Less
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I agree the coffee is too weak for me, so I do run it on the darkest setting and 10 cups but only put 8 cups of water in. Depending on the type of coffee this seems to work, I have to make about two pots a day though.
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If the grinder is set for 10 cups, you could just put in enough water for 7 or 8 cups. Or else, you could run the grinder for a little while before the filter holder snaps back, turn it off, and then run it again for a complete grinding.
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I am sorry you have had problems with your coffee maker...Have you made sure the beans are on fine grind and the cup selection is on the darkest...I love coffee and this coffee maker does make good strong coffee it is a hair lighter than an espresso. Maybe you should look at espresso machines too.
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I like my coffee really strong so I use espresso (fine) grind. I've noticed regular grind makes for a little weaker coffee.
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Not really sure what you are asking but I will try to answer. You are able to buy mild coffee like light roast or breakfast blend and then you are able to buy stronger or bolder coffee like starbucks dark roast. If you want it to brew stronger you set it for the smaller cup size and if you want it weaker you set it for the larger cup size. Each Kcup has the same amount of coffee in it but changing the cup size on the brewer tells it how much water you want so more water is weaker and less water is stronger. When I do Iced coffee I put it on the smallest cup because when it brews some of the ice melts and waters it down a little. Hope this helps! I have to say this is the best invention ever! Not really sure what you are asking but I will try to answer. You are able to buy mild coffee like light roast or breakfast blend and then you are able to buy stronger or bolder coffee like starbucks dark roast. If you want it to brew stronger you set it for the smaller cup size and if you want it weaker you set it for the larger cup size. Each Kcup has the same amount of coffee in it but changing the cup size on the brewer tells it how much water you want so more water is weaker and less water is stronger. When I do Iced coffee I put it on the smallest cup because when it brews some of the... » Read More Not really sure what you are asking but I will try to answer. You are able to buy mild coffee like light roast or breakfast blend and then you are able to buy stronger or bolder coffee like starbucks dark roast. If you want it to brew stronger you set it for the smaller cup size and if you want it weaker you set it for the larger cup size. Each Kcup has the same amount of coffee in it but changing the cup size on the brewer tells it how much water you want so more water is weaker and less water is stronger. When I do Iced coffee I put it on the smallest cup because when it brews some of the ice melts and waters it down a little. Hope this helps! I have to say this is the best invention ever! « Show Less
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Of course! I live in New Orleans and definately don't drink weak brew. The amount (and kind) of coffee you add to the basket, plus the amount of water you pour in dictates the strength of the brew.
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I am not sure, because I like it stronger than my husband. All I know is that since I had the first cup in my daughter's home, that is the only coffee we use. It is delicious.
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Mine works beautifully and has since day one. Perhaps you are using a weaker blend of coffee it's self or are using a choice of cup too large for your particular brand of coffee. I find some of the breakfast blends are a weaker coffee flavor. Use a smaller cup choice when you brew. If that doesn't work may I suggest that you have gotten a coffee maker that just doesn't work properly. Even the best of man made products are not always perfect; I think they call them lemons, but that does not make them all lemons. Send it back and try another one, Kuerig is a very fair company and I am sure they will work with you. Hope this helps. Mine works beautifully and has since day one. Perhaps you are using a weaker blend of coffee it's self or are using a choice of cup too large for your particular brand of coffee. I find some of the breakfast blends are a weaker coffee flavor. Use a smaller cup choice when you brew. If that doesn't work may I suggest that you have gotten a coffee maker that just doesn't work properly. Even the best of man made products are not always perfect; I think they call them lemons, but that does not make them all lemons. Send it back and try another one, Kuerig is a very fair company and I am sure... » Read More Mine works beautifully and has since day one. Perhaps you are using a weaker blend of coffee it's self or are using a choice of cup too large for your particular brand of coffee. I find some of the breakfast blends are a weaker coffee flavor. Use a smaller cup choice when you brew. If that doesn't work may I suggest that you have gotten a coffee maker that just doesn't work properly. Even the best of man made products are not always perfect; I think they call them lemons, but that does not make them all lemons. Send it back and try another one, Kuerig is a very fair company and I am sure they will work with you. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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There is no control on the machine. You choose the various coffee pods for strength and flavor. It does have 2 settings for cup size, so I suppose if you used the bigger choice, the coffee would be less strong.
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Also I see others were not happy with this coffee maker and I don't know why. I drink a lot of coffee and have had many diff kinds of coffee makers. This one extracts the full flavor of the coffee unlike quick drip types which don't heat the water hot enough so the flavor is not as full and rich. I grind Arabica beans prior to making the coffee. You don't need a beep. Just be a little patient. Its only a few min more for a full pot and its well worth the wait. What's the rush for a great cup of coffee. You can also set up the timer so its ready when you get up. Very simple to use and make very well. Also I see others were not happy with this coffee maker and I don't know why. I drink a lot of coffee and have had many diff kinds of coffee makers. This one extracts the full flavor of the coffee unlike quick drip types which don't heat the water hot enough so the flavor is not as full and rich. I grind Arabica beans prior to making the coffee. You don't need a beep. Just be a little patient. Its only a few min more for a full pot and its well worth the wait. What's the rush for a great cup of coffee. You can also set up the timer so its ready when you get up. Very simple to use and make... » Read More Also I see others were not happy with this coffee maker and I don't know why. I drink a lot of coffee and have had many diff kinds of coffee makers. This one extracts the full flavor of the coffee unlike quick drip types which don't heat the water hot enough so the flavor is not as full and rich. I grind Arabica beans prior to making the coffee. You don't need a beep. Just be a little patient. Its only a few min more for a full pot and its well worth the wait. What's the rush for a great cup of coffee. You can also set up the timer so its ready when you get up. Very simple to use and make very well. « Show Less
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i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect. maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
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That's how I prepare it. I like my coffee strong so I always add a little extra. You may have to play with it to get the right amount depending on how you like it. I hope this answers your question.
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Machine will not operate with less than 6 oz of water. I've tried :-( With a single serve machine you really need a rich coffee. B'fast Blend is weak to begin with. And, the single serve machines do not give the water enough time to soak the grinds so the first water comes our almost clear [about half the cup] thereby producing a weak cup of coffee. My work-around is a coffee POD instead of a K-Cup. I put a JavaOne FRENCH ROAST POD in the My K-Cup and now get the best cup so far. French Roast is a richer coffee but not bitter; it translates well to a single serve machine. Result is a stronger, richer cup, but not too. When I put the pod in the My K Cup I put the pod seam to the sides, then I cut an "X" in the pod so the water can penetrate the pod and get to the grinds faster. Sounds complicated but it's really not at all. With pods, you can run them under water before inserting in the holder too [before cutting the "X" that is]. This will get the grinds lubed so when the water hits the coffee it's more ready to release it's flavor. Make sense? Pods are about 1/2 the price of the K Cups too, and the coffee selection is excellent.
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I ran the 1st pot with just plain water (no coffee) and a filter to be sure it was clean. The second pot with new filter and coffee and since I like my coffee strong, I use a rounded tablespoon of coffee per 10 oz cup - seems to produce just what I like and I've not experienced weird taste and keep to the above proportion - try running a few pots of plain water w/filter to see it that helps/
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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.
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you set the cup size of coffee you want and the strength of the coffee from weak to bold I think theres about 5 cup sizes and 7 strengths of coffee you can set it set by how much coffee you want and how strong you want it. you just have to adjust to your taste ok if you make a carafe of coffee it uses all the water in the coffee maker but you can still set the strength of the coffee
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I think it is just their name. I found that it did not have that much caffine. It was a good coffee, but I would not say it was over the caffine limit. I like my coffee strong. I am not sure how you like yours. If you are a medium roast coffee drinker this probably would not be a good choice. But if up for something different it nice good.
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How do you get it to work well? We just got one for our B31 and it makes very weak coffee! What kind of coffee do you use with it?
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No it does not Dan. The coffee is brewed all at the same time. If you make one cup or eight cups you would have the same taste every time. To have stronger or weaker coffee would be determined by the amount of grounds you use.