Can you use less water for stronger coffee? So my question is - can you just add less water to the tank and brew stronger coffee?
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Machine will not operate with less than 6 oz of water. I've tried :-( With a single serve machine you really need a rich coffee. B'fast Blend is weak to begin with. And, the single serve machines do not give the water enough time to soak the grinds so the first water comes our almost clear [about half the cup] thereby producing a weak cup of coffee. My work-around is a coffee POD instead of a K-Cup. I put a JavaOne FRENCH ROAST POD in the My K-Cup and now get the best cup so far. French Roast is a richer coffee but not bitter; it translates well to a single serve machine. Result is a stronger, richer cup, but not too. When I put the pod in the My K Cup I put the pod seam to the sides, then I cut an "X" in the pod so the water can penetrate the pod and get to the grinds faster. Sounds complicated but it's really not at all. With pods, you can run them under water before inserting in the holder too [before cutting the "X" that is]. This will get the grinds lubed so when the water hits the coffee it's more ready to release it's flavor. Make sense? Pods are about 1/2 the price of the K Cups too, and the coffee selection is excellent.
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the strength of the coffee only depends on how much coffee you use. the weak or strong, depending on how much coffee, has turned out perfectly in this maker, no problem at all
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Of course! I live in New Orleans and definately don't drink weak brew. The amount (and kind) of coffee you add to the basket, plus the amount of water you pour in dictates the strength of the brew.
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No, the portion of the tank you pour the water in, to begin brewing your coffee is not removeable. The only portion of the tank thatis removable is used to pour water into the "brewing" portion and to hold the coffee after it is brewed, as previously stated.
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You'd just need to reduce the amount of water and ground coffee. I've made partial pots with no issues.
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The coffee maker brews in "Regular Strength" and "Strong Brew Strength". Those are your only two brew strength options. This brew feature is as simple to use as can be.
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You can add water only up to the level line where marked inside and use less coffee grains to make it weak. It will work that way too.
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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.
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Hi Gloria. I have found NO adjustment for strengh of the coffee. You can only select the cup size. I have tried brewing another cup using the previously used K-Cup; however, it comes out "watered down". My suggestion is to find a milder or stronger type as you desire.
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Absolutely, I do it all the time. Just decrease water and coffee accordingly. You will love this coffee pot.
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Cut down on the water and increase the amount of coffee used. For the coffee part, that is in the area where you put the beans, the first knob on the left in the front. Increase it only one click at a time until you get it where you want it. As for the water, that is adjusted by the knob on the outside of the front of the machine, just under the on/off and brew buttons. I make a mug every morning, but I push the brew button twice, essentially making two demitasse size portions in one larger cup. Hope that helps.
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I agree the coffee is too weak for me, so I do run it on the darkest setting and 10 cups but only put 8 cups of water in. Depending on the type of coffee this seems to work, I have to make about two pots a day though.
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Add more water a cup at a time... No coffee. When it finally starts coming out you have filled the resevior.
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Not to my knowledge. I would put less water for a smaller amount of coffee. This coffee maker lasted less then six months. I have given up on Mr.Coffee makers
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When I make my coffee, I will put in enough water for 11 cups and I get 10 and half cups of coffee sometimes a little less depending on how fine the coffee grind is, the finer the coffee grind is than more water is absorbed into it. I don't have a problem with that. There's a grove to line up the coffee basket and than push it down till it snaps in place so that it doesn't shut off on you.
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Yes- it is best with a coffee maker that has different brew strengths- I set mine on robust for the stronger flavor. It is also better if you use the reusable filter instead of te paper ones
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For strong coffee, use more coffee or less water or both. For weak coffee, use more water or less coffee or both. I use three measures--~2 rounded teaspoons--to "9-cup" mark or about 3 of my man-sized cups.