Does this machine handle small batches well? Say 1 cup?
164763
yes, use the enclosed cup to measure the rice. Then use the markings inside the pot to measure your liquid. I put enough water/broth to barely reach the line because I like a firm rice.
164764
Absolutely! One cup is my normal but I've also filled it up with no problem. Other functions also work great.. crick pot mode, sushi rice, steamer, and even tofu (had to try it).
1425581
Yes but getting the right consistency in this machine is difficult. Doing small amounts seem to work ok. I get frustrated when making a full batch because I have to keep taking it all apart and adding more flour. It tends to clump up. When I get it right it's really good
1283558
Definitely, I usually brew just one cup for my husband each morning. Takes less than 5 minutes. This is definitely worth the money, the cups alone would cost nearly what the pot costs.
1701591
Yes. I usually make 1-1/2 cups (typical-size mug cup) of coffee for myself. It doesn't make 8 cups of coffee unless a cup is very, very small.
226604
I have used this machine since purchased for 15 shots a day (+/-) and it works as good as the first time. This is not a machine for commercial use in that the coffee, water, and used grinds containers are relatively small... the number of espresso shots is about 10 (again +/-)which will then require the water, coffee, and waste dealt with. It is a solid, well put together machine.
2172781
Yes, I usually make only 2-4 cups. I just had to learn to adjust the amount of course ground coffee instead of finely ground.
299197
Yes. There is an adjustment that will slow down the dripping through the ground coffee so you can use a smaller amount of water and coffee to brew the amount you want. I use this every day to make just one large mug of coffee. It might take you a few times to get just the right amount of water and coffee to suit your taste, but it does make a great cup of coffee.
2000891
I have the smaller one, but I'm able to brew smaller cups of coffee in it by adjusting the amounts of grounds and water.
1736621
Hmmmm....that is odd. Did you accidentally choose a reduced cup brew? I think it has that choice I. Programming, however, I have never used it. I have never had mine brew only 1/2 a pot either.
1662296
This machine only allows 2 small espresso at a time. Call the different companies and ask if they make any semi-automatic machines that will make 4 cups at a time.
886195
Not at all. Making fewer than four cups, however, does not produce a full-flavoured cup of coffee.
1417302
Yes, plenty. I've had the machine for years and it still works perfectly, however, the writing on the buttons wore off within the first year, which is un-appealing, so I've had to refresh myself as to how to brew coffee on a number of occasions! (Via online instructions)
691666
This machine is practical for an office, but not for 15 people in 10 minutes. Making cappuccino is fast with the detachable milk container and takes about 1 minute. However, the water tank is small for this compact machine and may need constant refilling so 15 people in 10 minutes may not work. I use my machine at home and love it. This is a great machine that make consistent quality coffee and cappuchino.
218759
Yes. I have had it a little over two months and I use it every day sometimes three times a day and have had no problems with it not working. I followed the manufactor's instruction re: cleaning and have had no problems. It is what it says it is, A ONE CUP BREWER. It you intend to make several cups back-to-back than this coffee brewer is not for you. I love it.
162900
Yes -- you can just add less water/coffee. I usually make 2-4 cups each time. The max is like 10-12 cups, I think.
757834
Not at all. I make 6 cup pots all the time. Occasionally I have made 4-cup batches in 12-cup percolators and this one has done better with those than the other brand I replaced. I've learned to use (proportionately) a tad more coffee per cup with a 4-cup batch though because for some reason it's always seemed weaker (less so with this pot).
1627882
I have used it for a little and full. Works fine no matter how much you are making. Adjust your grounds and water and make what you need.