Does this do anything to keep ground coffee fresher?
1267824
It does help far more than leaving it in the bag, but realize this applies only to beans. Make sure your beans are freshness dated, and beyond 14 to 21 days any stored beans in a container of this type will lose depth of flavor. I own this container and I have been happy with it. But I go to a local coffee shop and buy fresh beans every two weeks.
1267825
Have only had it for 14 days but is more convenient than the folding foil bags with air locks. As to keeping the beans close to fresh roasted I can only say the aroma upon opening the container does not seem to have diminished much from emptying the fresh bag into the Bean Safe.
1267826
Very simply, it just has a good seal (to keep new air out) and a vent (to let out CO2). These are helpful for both beans and grounds, though obviously beans will stay fresh much longer than grounds.
1424006
If you purchase ground coffee (as I do) there will be some sediment in the bottom of the carafe. You can go to http://icoffee.com/component/hikashop/product/listing?Itemid=108 and order a basket filter at no charge if your coffeemaker didn't come with one. Remington must have realized this issue and designed a fix. I use the basket filter and it works well at removing the sediment.
561101
Not really. I just experimented with my strainer. I scooped a few tablespoons of my ground coffee into the strainer over the sink. The finer particles peppered the sink with just the force of dumping them into the strainer. Had I run any water through, I believe more would have escaped the strainer. So no, it cannot filter coffee grounds. My only hesitation is if your grounds are very coarse; mine were a medium grind.
1233851
It works better if you clean grinder daily. If you let it go for a couple of days there is build up of beans that don't get ground up and of course the coffee doesn't taste as good.
1078475
I just received it and realized it does not filter coffee grounds. Looking for another option now.
242635
Not at first; but, I have noticed some grounds in the last year probably because my coffee maker needs a new filter screen. However, a few coffee grounds have not changed my mind about this little beauty--and it still looks as good as new--I love it and the coffee it makes. I consider it one of the better purchases I have made for my kitchen.
2064576
Yes you can do that. I do this all the time and have not noticed the coffee to be less fresh tasting.
211955
I use paper towels to scrap the clogged grounds from the filter when I need to use it again - I have two filter cups to fill up with my decaffeinated coffee in the mornings after breakfast daily! Good luck in cleaning yours thoroughly!!
2057159
I use regular ground coffee of the shelf. If it's too fine, you may get a lot of coffee powder floating in your coffee. You will notice it when you add milk into your coffee.
1262868
It will do a good job but static electricity can be a problem with coarser grinds. Tap on the unit after grinding and s l o w l y remove the container of ground coffee and you shouldn't have any problems.....
1953652
I haven't added coffee grounds but I have added strong tea, coffee, and or red wine. It probably helps a little.
1630227
As others have answered, you can use a mason jar. But you shouldn't keep ground coffee for too long. It goes stale very shortly after grinding.
566897
I am just purchasing the paper filters for my kcup basket for the first time. I BUY REGULAR GROUND COFFEE & fined it improved flavor if I GRIND it for a few seconds in my kitchen aid grinder.
128036
Pre-ground coffee does work. I've had this for several years now and have experimented with different grinds. My findings? The bigger the better. There is no filter, though, so there are some super fine bits that get through the mesh regardless of the level of coarseness used. I haven't been bothered by it at all. They are so fine I can't actually feel them when I drink the brew, but I see some "heavier coffee" in the bottom of my last cup. Not bothered by it.
242633
No, the screen filter is a pretty tight fit on this model, so no grounds escape. It helps to stir the coffee and let it set for 3 or 4 minutes before using the plunger. You'll get better flavor and the grounds tend to sink to the bottom.
2026766
No ground coffee in the hopper. Just put in gold filter and select "ground coffee" so it skips the grinding process.
34776
Yes. It's designed for loose ground coffee. I like to use a #2 filter, but it has a washable screen if you prefer. Brews fast and adding a paper filter allows me to clean up fast.