Can you just add enough water for one cup? I mean like use it like the hot shot, just what you need at the time..........thanks
1425990
You can but that would be much more trouble than its worth. It holds up to 4 quarts and most people who buy this type of product keep it filled for 24/7 and plugged in which keeps it hot. For one shot, look at one of those small glass hot water electric kettle which you can boil a small amount in about 6 min.
1425991
No. It has a minimum level shutoff to keep the machine operating safely. While I am not sure of that exact level, ( I'm guessing around 1/4 full) you run the risk of burning the machine out unnecessarily. We always run it full. BTW, once you heat it, it will reheat
1425992
We gave this to a couple that lives in Colo. it was a Christmas gift. All we know is that hey really love it. Sorry I can be more help.
1425993
I think you can, I use it all the time but I fill it full and just use it for one cup or several. I would not recommend leaving the water for weeks at a time. if you use one cup daily. How ever the water does boil at a high tempeture and kills all bacteria. It was well worth the purchase.
1295783
i like my coffee strong. i use one teaspoon of coffee and only add 1/3 mug of water.
205810
I don't see why not. Just be sure to only add enough water to fill the cup you are using.
918344
Of course this can make one serving of coffee instead of 4!!!! But I usually fill the water to the top cuz I drink 1 big cup instead of 6oz or 8oz. Depending how big your cup is, mine is at least 12oz or so and that's why I fill the water to the top!!! You can make it for 6/8oz and fill the water for 1 small cup.
573275
Did you add water outside the stainless pot? You suppose to add one cup of water if you are cooking one cup of soup.
324217
Yes you can but honestly I would not recommend this machine. Since we received it it gives an error if it has been several days since it was used and we have to run water through the carafe side before we can use the individual cup side. I wish I had purchased another machine.
1749982
This can be made in small batches. You just have to experiment with adding the right amount of water.
346976
It's all about taste preference. I use shot glasses, 1 glass=1 shot (such as in a coffee shop). Just play around with it. If two shots aren't enough in the largest pod container then pull an extra shot, but with new coffee, if not it will be weak.
1627883
yes it can - however it will take as long to make 1 cup as 4. You would scale down your water and coffee amounts to 1 cup ratio. I do not think it was designed with intention of regular one cup usage. but - you can do it.
117858
Yes, you can put 1 cup water in, 1 cup coffe out, etc. the only reason I do not like it is you cannot read lettering on face.
1729899
Yes you can but why if you are going to brew multiple cups why use a one cup coffee maker?????
1937839
I read that it's best to add water slowly, in that case you'd be fine. Sometimes though add as much water as I can fit and then go back and I have to add more water, because I, too, like a 12oz cup of coffee.
903966
I disagree with Tina. I've had this machine since Christmas and the only times I've made a mess, it was my own fault. You can make a single shot by using the single portafilter, or a double shot by using the double portafilter. By using a mug, you can catch the drips from both spouts in one cup, whether it is a single or double shot.
233905
you need to add water each time...6-8-10 ounces, depending on what your cup will hold. hope this helps.
2259812
you can add the equivalent of the cup size you are using. I typically use two cups just in case I want a second.
157011
One cup would be difficult as there is a minimum amount of water you need to put in there to get it to work. Two cups would be OK...but keep in mind, the larger the pot of coffee, the better it works.
841439
You can add enough water to suit your needs. Just use the measuring guide on the carafe as to how many cups whether it be one cup or four cups. A real espresso is served in a tiny "espresso cup" so yeah, you can make about four of them or two regular coffees or cappuccinos. I've done that way without a problem. Eventually you will learn to adjust how much coffee or how much water you need to suit your taste. Unfortunately my Delongui expresso maker didn't even last a year so I am in search of another product. Good luck with yours!