can i make regular coffee? Also hot water
1405117
No to regular coffee, but yes to hot water. However not ideal for hot water as its measured in small doses.
1405118
Yes and no....you can mame 2 types of coffee drinks; espressos and lungos (which is a longer drink), however all hace to be made with nespresso capsules...you can't use normal ground coffee. As for water you can cycle the machine without inserting the capsule, but the volume you will get will be the equivalent of an espresso or lungo drink.
707546
It is designed to make espresso and lattes. I haven't tried it, but I imagine you could insert one espresso pod and give it two shots of hot water. I'm totally hooked on espresso and really don't drink regular coffee anymore.
1083438
Put water in like usual but not coffee. Just use steamer at appropriate time.
1312947
A lot! I've read some on it & one source suggested using 2 quarts of coffee, regular brew that has been cooled to warm. I haven't done much more research but if I were you I'd find some sources. I know there are other things you can put in the water like Epsom salts & other herbs. Just find what works for you.
239336
I was going to ask the same question. Can this be used to make regular hot coffee as well? I don't have alot of counter space.
648583
It really depends on your water. The more pure the water the better the coffee. If you're coffee pot didn't come with a filter you can always use your own filtered water.
1758948
Yes you can, I am an expert on commercial coffee machines and I have to say that this little machine is really not bad. Not to be compared with one of the big ones like Saeco but what comes out, can be strong and pretty good. Only thing it is a little messy but that is the handle system. It is certainly a step towards the big ones until one can afford it. You can make a regular cup of coffee by using the double filter and let it run two cycles with the same powder. or the single filter and one double cycle. If you want a stronger one press the coffee powder good in the filter but careful not too much and not too high so that the filter has problems going in its place. AR
129677
You can make an "Americano" style coffee which is espresso shot(s) with hot water added to make it whatever strength you prefer. So if you prefer a coffee, then you would just make the espresso, then remove pod and hold down button on machine to dispense hot water to the strength you like and it is a great cup of coffee!
2023525
I use regular coffee. Be sure not to over fill the filter or else your machine will make a mess.
1272272
yes, we also use it just as hot water pot for instant coffee and tea. we took the basket and pipe out. the problem is that after a few hours, it drops to about 80C and not keep it at 95C as we expected. usually we add some cold water and wait until it is re-boiled (takes about 5-10 min)
45210
Sure, you can make just a single cup if you want. Just put in a single tablespoon of coffee grounds, coarse ground, and pour in the amount of hot water that you want.
1365661
The machine requires a pod installed in order to work. I suppose you could put an empty pod in it & try to get just hot water, but I have not tried that as I use the machine for coffee & hot chocolate.
767457
Sure! Just put less coffee in the filter, and use less water -- to brew 2 cups, for example, just use half the coffee and water you would for a full pot. Be aware, though, that an "official" cup of coffee is just 6 ounces (5 ounces for hot tea, in case you were wondering!). So if you drink a mug of morning coffee, be sure to make at least half a pot (2 cups).
378365
It depends on how long you want to wait for your coffee! You would have to wait for the machine to heat the entire reservoir to make the coffee. Plus the cost of reheating, rather than maintaining the hot water, would probably be close the same. The bigger problem with your solution for me, would be waiting 10-20 minutes (my guess) to get the water hot enough to make good coffee. J Jansen
1043343
Jus t hot water - just like instant coffee. I add a little stevia and cream. Tastes great.
2232259
True! I have to heat the coffee after it poured! I use the hot water steamer to make instant coffee, which is very hot!
327931
Yes you can! I have a regular electric stove( coil one )It's so quick to make a hot water! I just love this!