The description only mentions steeping in single-cup mode. Does it "steep" for the carafe, too, or just for the single cup?
161314
Depends upon your definition of 'steeping'. In the carafe mode, the brewer allows you to customize your brew strength with 7 settings that increase the amount of ground coffee, as well as your flavor profile, with 5 settings that vary the steeping time of the coffee and water. In the single cup mode, there is actually a steeping step during the count down timer sequence, which occurs before the brewing step. The steeping time is a function of the size of cup (up to a 21oz - my size), the strength of brew you desire (mild-strong-intense), and the flavor desired (lite to bold). This feature is pretty cool and I use it some times but, I actually prefer to brew in the carafe mode as I tend to drink more than one cup at a setting. Hope this helps!
161315
I haven't brewed anything but a carafe but I think the Flavor (steeping) mode is only active for single cups.
2219641
There are separate water reservoirs for the single serve and carafe sides. It is basically 2 machines attached that use the same control panel. You flip a switch between the two sides. I'm not sure how many cups of water the single serve side will take. We usually fill it from the cup we want it to brew into so we always have just what we need.
1422463
You let it steep for about 15 hrs.. and it makes a concentrate to blend with hot water like instant coffee.. except that it tastes wonderful.. and is very mild with almost no acid.. Good luck.
212619
No problem with that. I find the pot to be very quick. I just wish the carafe had a greater capacity.
986854
No I havent. Mainly because of lack of information on doing so. I certainly would not trust the carafe, it way to delicate. Better not to take a chance on the other part either. Zojirushi has a good website, maybe they can help ? I hope you find your answer.
162491
I have the one with the stainless steel carafe; somehow my review ended up on the glass carafe version. I don't know that it makes a difference in ths case though. Mine (I have two, actually) has, on occasion, done this, but not often. Not sure what to do about it. I like strong coffee, however.
1128209
I have not tried this. It may be possible but you won't get the results you expect. When the carafe is used, the top lid of it presses against a lever on the bottom of the filter holder. This allows coffee to drip into the carafe as soon as it works its way through the ground coffee (this also allows you to remove the carafe to get coffee before the brew cycle completes). When using single cup mode, the coffee maker expects that a mug will be placed under the filter that won't press against this lever. The coffee maker can then control how long the water is in contact with the grounds and open the lever after a programmed 'steeping' time. You control the steeping time in single cup mode by choosing the 'Flavor' setting. Stronger flavor = longer steeping time. Others have stated that the hot plate comes on for 2 hours regardless of the brewing mode you choose.
1831975
Same problem, also contacted seller and was sent replacement carafe with no improvement. I suspect it's just a design flaw, although interestingly when the coffee pot is freshly cleaned the dripping is minimal (maybe coffee deposits on the lip of the plastic pour change the surface tension/capillary action? idk...)
2259687
Yes. The coffee is definitely hot in both single cup and pot form. The carafe itself is just glass...not insulated or anything, so without leaving the hot plate on the coffe maker on it wouldn't stay hot. I don't know if the plate would turn off after a while... I haven't kept it hot for longer than a couple hours.
660725
That would be a question for the Cuisinart machine you are using, I just purchased the carafe for the carafe's sake.I'm sorry I can't help :(Good Luck!Lyndon
1093497
We normally only brew one morning pot of coffee and do not require the carafe to stay "hot" for additional time. The STAINLESS CARAFE BREW was never HOT - not even the first pour. We exchanged it for the GLASS CARAFE model - it works great and even has 3 KEEP HOT SETTINGS!
1421937
Sorry...took some time to check...it appears that the carafe is not double walled.
2259684
1. Yes, it does brew a single cup of coffee2. I don't know if the carafe stays hot for 3 hours. I used all the coffee at one time.
1037758
Yes, you can, but tea should steep. Don't know how strong tou like it. Coffee is great!
1439963
The thermal properties of this should be considered mostly gimmick. It will certainly help during the brewing/steeping process, but most people would recommend that you pour off your coffee after the 3-5 minute brewing process is over, to avoid over-brewing.
2209554
No, I've been using it all along (a couple months) for single mugs of coffee or tea. Works fine.
1509497
If you slide the dual opening spout off, you can put the travel mug under the single opening remaining. Push the button on the top of the silver dual spout and pull off. I do this all the time...then replace it again for my regular mugs. As a single person...I've saved lots of money by NOT wasting coffee by making too much...PLUS I can have a really good cup (any size) at any time with no fuss!