What coffee grind should I get for this machine?
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Just make sure that it isn't too fine, since it doesn't use a paper filter. Even though the screen will filter everything except the very fine particles.
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I think it's up to you...that's pretty much the Capresso way! This is our experience, having had their other more upscale models for years. If it helps, we use "drip" or "perk" (percolator)". Buy a little of each and see what resonates for the strength you like, that is what we did,
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I use Costco columbian, which I assume is a regular grind, although I don't think it would matter much. The coffee comes out of a small hole in the cone. I ordered a package of #2 Melita filters, but found that the Costco filters could be easily cut to fit the cones.
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Whatever leads to the coffee you personally prefer. Thus some initial experimentation is in order. A very fine grind is recommended, such as an espresso grind for a commercial coffee mill. That would be a good place to start, then adjust from there. Of course it's also a function of the temperature of the extracting water as well as the dwell time of the slurry before extraction.
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I think a medium grind works best. Too fine a grind will plug the very small holes in the basket and affect the taste of the coffee and the performance of the percolator.
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I would stick with Grindz Burr Grinder Cleaner. I found it to have the best outcome for cleaning the burr grinder; I use it once a month to keep my husband's special ordered Ethiopian and Peru coffees beans fresh tasting
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Your preference in coarse vs fine ground coffee will depend on the properties of the paper filter you choose. I use Walmart #4 filters and grind my own coffee using a Cuisinart set to medium.
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I agree with the other answers as well, buy the right machine for grinding. I suggest a Porter Cable grinder, I personally use one with grinding/cutting/sanding wheels on it.
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Too fine of grind would be my guess. I use Gevalia espresso roast (ground) which is fine for my unrefined taste. Alesso is another good pre ground. I've used Starbucks whole bean ground by their grinder and for the money I'll use Gevalia and get better espresso.
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By trial and error. It depends on how much coffee you like to use for each cup. If you grind a little more just save it for next time.
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This is the best reference I have found, though it's hard to say what will be correct for the coffee you are using. This is meant to be a general guide that you should adjust based on your personal experience, flavor preferences, coffee age, et cetera. http://www.reddit.com/r/Coffee/comments/1wxcs4/reference_hario_mini_mill_grinder_click_settings/
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Any kind of coffee that has been freshly ground will work. However keep in mind that better quality coffee will yield better tasting results. Don't skimp on the good stuff
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You must use coarse ground coffee, the coffee you purchase for a drip coffee maker is too fine a grind. A coffee grinder is a must or you will need to find a store that will coarse grind beans for you.
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There are other pods available from other suppliers.. Do a search on Amazon.. Also I have found that if you use #1 coffee filters in the basket you can use regular grind coffee..
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I've used different grinds - maybe use a little less coffee with a fine grind, a little more with a coarse grind.
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I use a near-fine grind. It's the second lowest setting on my burr grinder. But lots of people have different opinions on what's best and depending on your method. Kaffeologie's site has some tutorials too you could check out.
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I use a regular or drip grind with this filter. However, since I use a Mr. Coffee grinder, it varies. The mesh is extremely fine so any grind would work. It depends on the user's preference.
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I have used all different grinds. I like espresso, but I have relatives who like weaker coffee.