What am I missing here, are you guys storing with the grounds inside all week? I see many reviews here stating that they use the concentrate all week long, but after pressing down your grounds are at the bottom... so are you pouring the coffee into a separate container after brewing or are you leaving the grounds in all week? I'm concerned if I leave them in the coffee will get super concentrated and bitter? Also, I see many reviewers saying to only use 12 scoops of course ground.. but my box says to use double what I would normally use for hot, so instead of 12 I used 24 scoops for a full pot, hopefully that just means I'll have an extra strong concentrate and will mix with more water. Love any feedback/responses on how you're handling the coffee after it's done brewing overnight! What am I missing here, are you guys storing with the grounds inside all week? I see many reviews here stating that they use the concentrate all week long, but after pressing down your grounds are... » Read More What am I missing here, are you guys storing with the grounds inside all week? I see many reviews here stating that they use the concentrate all week long, but after pressing down your grounds are at the bottom... so are you pouring the coffee into a separate container after brewing or are you leaving the grounds in all week? I'm concerned if I leave them in the coffee will get super concentrated and bitter? Also, I see many reviewers saying to only use 12 scoops of course ground.. but my box says to use double what I would normally use for hot, so instead of 12 I used 24 scoops for a full pot, hopefully that just means I'll have an extra strong concentrate and will mix with more water. Love any feedback/responses on how you're handling the coffee after it's done brewing overnight! « Show Less
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Once you press it, pour the coffee out onto another container. Leave it in there for more than 12 hours and it will develop off flavors. That being said, if you have good quality beans you could re-brew for a second run using more water. Just remember to take the filter apart and clean it profusely between every press.
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I pour mine into a separate container after pressing. Then I clean out the press and start another one. The wife and I drink a lot of coffee so it doesn't last long for the two of us. I bought a glass pitcher with a sealable lid here on Amazon for storing the concentrate. 24 scoops sounds like way too much to me. I guess it depends on how much water you add to the cup to dilute it. I use 8-12 and don't dilute it much depending on how each batch tastes.
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Press down the grounds after brewing overnight. They won't be swimming around in the coffee because they will be pressed to the bottom and trapped under the filter. As for using 24 scoops, that sounds extremely strong to me; however, you will need to experiment until you fin the perfect taste for yourself. I found 15-16 scoops to be perfect and i like my brew on the stronger side, yet not overwhelmingly so. Hope this helps & I'm sorry no one else has bothered to take 2 minutes to respond.
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I'm using an all purpose grind (Starb_cks C_f_ V_r_na), 6 coffee measures (old C-F-Nuts measure) for an 8 cup pot. Using M-L_tt_ #4 paper filters, and coffee is very good. Found that some St_rb_ks stores grind coffee coarser than others, even when you specify conical filter. Like the pot; makes cosistently good brew.
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For the most part it's not quite as concentrated but it's close. It depends heavily on how long you let it sit. "Brew" it in the fridge overnight 12+ hours, and you'll have a very concentrated coffee. I find the benefits of smaller footprint, less chance of spill, and easier to clean to outweigh the difference in brew concentration. It also lets more sediment into the final brew, whereas the Toddy has a very fine filter. I don't mind and kind of prefer it, but you may not like grit in the bottom. I've owned both.
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The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter. The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember... » Read More The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter. « Show Less
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I think you can either fill the top with beans (about 1/2 lb.) or toss them in just before the grind, I keep mine full. Either way, there's a bit of grind still in the unit, but that shouldn't be an issue because of the relative amount to new coffee, as well as the fact that unless it sits for an extended period, there isn't enough air and time to seriously degrade the next cup.
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Good question. Hmm. I get approx 2 pots of coffee from a full bean storage container. I guess I should read how to adjust the grind maybe save some money. I usually make a pot and waste 1/2 of ur. Not to smart I guess
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It sounds like the coffee will be very stale by the time you are done with it. Unless you plan on transfering the coffee into smaller bags and removing all the air to store, I would recommend buying a smaller bag, say a pound at a time.
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Hi Jessica,I'm not sure if I'm the best person to ask. I like my coffee thick and bold. I fill this particular press to the top of the black base with my grounds. I think standard press directions for wait time is right around 5 minutes. I wait closer to 15/20 minutes. Either way, it's a great press.
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No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on settings for bean grinding. No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on... » Read More No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on settings for bean grinding. « Show Less
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I get a good strong brew. I grind my own, coarser than normal drip filter, but normal filter grind will do. You need to use a lot of coffee; one of the supplied scoops per European sized cup, which means two for a mug. To make a whole pot you need eight level scoops. For half a pot you need four generous scoops. Once most of the water is in the top part with the coffee, give it a good stir to make sure it is well mixed. Let it bubble vigorously for a few minutes, longer will make it stronger but more bitter, and then remove it from the heat. Hope this helps, Rob
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Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in... » Read More Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG « Show Less
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It is just like any other French press.. use the amount of coffee proportioned to the amount of coffee you want to brew, and brew normally. Half the water, half the coffee, everyhing else remains the same. It will taste identical to what you brew when making a full pot. I do this all the time and that is why I only have and use the 1.5 litre pots. I can make a lot, or a little, as the need dictates.
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Not sure what kind of coffee grounds you are using, but I have not had this happen. I have used both sides of this coffee machine and have been trilled with it. My son was home this weekend and it made wonder Folgers Standard ground coffee by the 12 cups. Felt like the commercial :) You could cut down a coffee filter I guess on your screen one cup side to prevent your small grounds from getting into your cup? Never had that first problem with this Hamilton Beach---we love it!
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Dark roast and oily beans will leave quite a lot of grounds up under the top burr, medium or light roasts leave much less. I routinely remove the top burr and brush it off with every use as well as give the bottom burrs a brushing to keep things clean and send all of that particular grind into the chute. At least once a week (I use the machine several times a day) I use a hand vac with a micro-brush attachment to remove any grounds from the burrs, chute, and various slots and places I can't see. A lot of the negative reviews seem to be critical of this machine's tendency to retain grounds and need for every-use cleaning - this would seem to be accurate. I don't find it an issue since I imagine I would brush/clean out any coffee grinder after each use anyway.
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This is a percolator-type coffee pot (and as an aside, the 1-cup per minute advertised rate is pretty close), and as such heats water until it is hot enough to 'perk' up the tube and then condense and drip over the ground coffee which you previously placed within the basket at the top of the unit. This water, after passing through the ground coffee returns to the lower part of the container and mixes with the water there and is "re-perked" (if you will). As such, the longer the coffee 'perks', the stronger the coffee. So, the short of it is: Yes, you CAN take the coffee out anytime during the perk cycle, but the sooner you do this before the coffee is "done", the weaker the coffee that you put into your cup will be. If you were to do this near the end of the normal cycle, I doubt that you would taste the difference. If you do this 15 minutes into a 110 minute cycle, you will have little more than lightly colored hot water in your cup. No other damage, though...
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Start with whole beans and grind them yourself. I have a burr grinder and set it for a fine grind. I only grind enough for several days. This way I get the freshest coffee every day. I fill the filter to about 1/4" from the top, but do not compact the grounds. This works great for me.
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I normally make a 12 cup brew, and it takes about the same time, so I'm not sure why your 2 cup brew would be as long?? My theory is to make 12 cups at one time, and microwave the coffee in my cup for the next couple days, but if you have an aversion to that, it actually doesn't change the flavor! I can't imagine that a 2 cup brew would take as long as a 12 cup brew, but maybe it's inherent in the brewing process??