Is the glass Carafe microwave safe? Is there any reason you couldn't just heat your water in the Carafe in the microwave, then add the grounds?
146368
Don't do that. For perfect coffee, bring water to boil and let rest about one minute, then pour the hot water over the freshly ground beans in the carafe. This produces a crema on top. I only use the microwave for heating the coffee cups. If you like BOILED coffee - by all means use the microwave - but NO purist would ever overheat the water or boil the coffee.
146369
Well, technically you could do that. However, it would not taste as delicious as pouring freshly boiled water on freshly ground beans. You would have to give it a stir to ensure it all mixed in and it would just not be the same. However, in a pinch, it would totally work. Please don't tell any coffee lovers you did it though. ;) Just be sure the water temp isn't super high.
146370
Yes, It's microwave safe. I have a 2100 watt commercial microwave that I routinely do just what you mention; heat the water then add the grounds, (and cinnamon). Just be sure you mix it up with a spoon before you put the lid on. I use the words on the side of the glass as a gauge to determine how much water to add. Enjoy!
146371
So, mixing hot water with coffee grounds produces a different flavor that mixing coffee grounds with hot water? Anyone have an explanation as to how that is possible?I'm not trying to be standoffish, just honestly curious. Also, thank you all for your comments.
146372
One thing you might consider, Joe, if you lack a means to boil water on a gas or electric range, is to buy a little electric tea pot. They work well for producing boiling water and would keep you from having to worry about pulling the microwavable carafe in and out of it's plastic sleeve (which may not tolerate microwave heating). Good luck!
146373
NO! French presses use a metal strainer. You completely defeat the purpose and design and Great Coffee by doing anything other than brewing the way you sould. If you want to heat the water in the microwave and then put into the French Press outside of the microwave - that's okay. always use clean fresh cold water to start, water should be just below boiling and stir the coffee and water.
1840751
A full pot of coffee will stay hot from one morning until the next. I only did that as a test when I first bought it. I generally make a full carafe (two french press loads) in the morning and drink from it until it's gone. I can serve myself from early morning until noon without any need to nuke it in the microwave. I don't generally drink coffee in the afternoon but if I did I would expect to drink all day without reheating(I drink my coffee black) The next morning whatever is left is still warm but I need to reheat to make it hot enough to drink.
1482128
Yes. It is fine. There is not a warming plate so you make coffee and drink it right away. Reheat it in the microwave it it sat for a while. One or two people have stated that is you want stronger coffee, to use a stronger type of coffee grounds so you don't overfill the filter. For me, It's perfect.
1275803
The only thing I can tell you is that I heat water in the microwave for my coffee. The tumbler's that have logos and artwork on them can't do that and the lids also should not be microwaved. I was mine in the dishwasher, even the lid without problems.
1891199
Yes! What would be te use of coffee mugs that wouldn't permit coffee to be reheated in a microwave. In my house, if I can't find a cup, I look in the microwave for one that has been forgotten after reheating.
1841310
No, the plate is simply a base - no heat involved. Carafe will keep coffee hot for several hours, just remember to use the small cap that comes with with it
1663437
First and foremost, you shouldn't have to microwave coffee to get it hot, it hurts the flavor Secondly, it would be a pain to do it every time. It might be hot enough for you, but it wasn't for me!
1677678
The glass and thermal carafes that I have seen would NOT be compatible. (Of course, things change, so I could be wrong today....)I saw the other response that you received, and just for a balanced argument, I love my Capresso. I have no problems with the grinding, they are evenly distributed, and the coffee strength is great.
1577984
NO. It is not meant for the microwave. With any good French press, you heat the water in a kettle or in some other separate container and then pour it in to make your coffee or tea.
1652276
In my coffee pot, the coffee is HOT but not boiling. It's just right. I always heat my cream in the microwave before I add my coffee to the cup so I have nicely HOT coffee.
2214949
I returned mine, I had problems with it . It didn't brew at all. There is a warming session right after brewing due to the stainless is may have to be hotter than a glass carafe. A heating light should stay on to warn you it is still hot to prevent injury. If not send it back and choose another.
1545319
I've never tried putting it in the microwave- it's pretty thin glass. I definitely would NOT put the metal strainer in the microwave. I would probably microwave the water in something else, then pour it into the pot with the strainer in it. I can't seem to find any info concerning it being microwave safe. Maybe someone else has tried it.
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Yes, you are correct. The plate is only a plastic sheet intended to protect the counter top from any accidental damage from the carafe. The best way to use the carafe is to pre-heat it using hot tap water before brewing the coffee. When the brewed coffee drips into the carafe, it does not cool it much (if any) since the carafe is already hot. The coffee will stay hot for a long time. I don't know how long because I generally make myself two cups in the morning and it never has time to cool off before I finish the second cup. The glass carafe with the hot plate will definitely keep the coffee warm longer but I have noticed thru the years that the hot plate seems to impart a "burnt" taste to the coffee if you let it stay on the heated plate very long. I like the double wall stainless steel carafe better as I don't think it affects the taste at all. I have a friend who swears he can taste a metal note when he uses a stainless steel carafe but I can't.
1059560
Technically it should work. However, we haven't tried it yet for three reasons: 1. Leaving the grounds open to the air all night will decrease the flavor (more of a problem for real purists). 2. The coffee is better if one heats the carafe first with hot water. We're also concerned about the glass lined interior being exposed to near boiling water starting from room temperature--a few postings have commented on broken glass lining. We havent seen this frequently so it's a theoretical concern, but hey... 3. The heat will dissipate more quickly the longer the brewed coffee stands without replacing the filter housing with the insulated cap. Again, this is more of a theoretical concern, as we've found the carafe retains heat very well. We will probably try it once we get over our inertia and will post further when we do.
332103
Not if you're like me & like coffee very hot. I run a pot of water through the unit first. That get the carafe and the heating coil hot.
2219084
I heat water for tea every day in the microwave. You have to be aware that if you put cold water on a very hot glass cup, or hot into a very cold cup, that it might break, but I haven't had any break yet from that. It's only been my clumsiness by dropping them that has broken them.
1850400
Yes, microwave safe. I bought a set of six a few months ago and make instant coffee with them everyday after heating water in them.