Does it make a LARGE strong cup of coffee? the b70 i have to use the 2nd highest and the smallest setting to fill my travel mug(and then its weak).
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I find that the holder is fairly large. I can put one to three scoops, and I find that 3 scoops does good with my travel mug. BUT my Keurig has a strong button on it and I push that for certain kinds of coffee, like Kona which is very mild. When I brew French, I brew normal, because it is so strong. I hope that this gives you the info you needed. I buy Columbian Supreme, Arabica beans, medium roast. So the kind of coffee you buy makes the diff also.
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Yes it does, it a little bigger than the other refillable cups so coffee is stronger.
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I've never tried to fill a travel mug. But, I have made a very strong, 12 oz., cup. Hope that helps some.
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No, not for me. I don't like super strong coffee, but neither do I want colored water. So the larger cup size is perfect for me.
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Not at all Daniel. In fact, I have found the first cup to be weak. If you are making multiple cups of coffee it takes a little while for all the coffee to be soaked through and it is only then that you get an even strength.
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The smaller the cup the stronger the coffee. I like strong coffee and I use the 10 oz most
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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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i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect.maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
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I'm not really supplying an answer for you but when I go to fill with water to make a pot of coffee, the water starts filling at the travel mug line, it doesn't go down to the single serving where it should start for either pot or cup. so it won't make a pot of coffee or single serving. Also the booklet provided doesn't say anything about that the single lever should be pushed down when brewing a pot of coffee.
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no, it is too small. You can't make a strong coffee, the water goes to fast.
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Not sure if you have tried these two things but you can increase the Aroma setting which will strengthen the coffee or you can also adjust the dial under the bean lid so grind the bean more finely and that may also help get it stronger for you. Good luck :)
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I was unable to get the coffee to brew without holding the lid down while brewing. Otherwise, the machine continued to say "not ready." When I did get the coffee brewed, it tasted awful and extremely weak (it was a dark espresso brew), however I have not tested the K cup yet to see whether the taste is the same.This is with the B70, which is about 2 years old. Ekobrew just purchased last week.
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It doesn't exactly taste the same. The smallest size will give you a more robust or stronger brew. But to be honest we use the large setting and it tastes like a standard cup of coffee, not weak like you might think. I use the small cup when I mix or blend two diffetent kcups like coco and French roast.
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I am sorry you have had problems with your coffee maker...Have you made sure the beans are on fine grind and the cup selection is on the darkest...I love coffee and this coffee maker does make good strong coffee it is a hair lighter than an espresso. Maybe you should look at espresso machines too.
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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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I had to do a lot of experimenting. Here's my fix. I use a strong French roast, Starbucks French Roast or Kirkland's Sumatra whole bean. I have a Mr. Coffee burr grinder set at 'coarse'. I use 1 rounded Tbsp. grounds per cup of coffee. This coffee pot did not perform well with a standard grind or med/weak coffee. The coarse grind also reduces sediment and makes cleanup a tad easier. We are finally enjoying our morning coffee again.
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Hello, this is considered a medium roast, but it does have stronger notes. I can fill my travel mug without compromising the flavor. In a regular cup it is a stronger cup of coffee, but that is how I like it! It is not a mild breakfast blend, but nor is it extra strong.
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Just depends on how much water you pour in above the mug. Could use a regular mug or the travel sizes...it's up to you. The amount of coffee added can be adjusted as well
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I would like an answer too! Is the dark cup or light cup weak or strong? The dark cups has smaller dots which to me say weaker, but then again, maybe darker is stronger? The manual does not indicate which is which. It just says to dial your strength! Anyone out there that knows this answer???? Otherwise, the machine makes great coffee!!!