Can I use this to just heat up water as well? (for my french press)
1727957
The water does rich boiling temperature. If that's enough for French press, then yes.
146373
NO! French presses use a metal strainer. You completely defeat the purpose and design and Great Coffee by doing anything other than brewing the way you sould. If you want to heat the water in the microwave and then put into the French Press outside of the microwave - that's okay. always use clean fresh cold water to start, water should be just below boiling and stir the coffee and water.
1577984
NO. It is not meant for the microwave. With any good French press, you heat the water in a kettle or in some other separate container and then pour it in to make your coffee or tea.
376224
You can, but you don't need to. Once the pan is seasoned, simple hot water will do fine.
18419
Probably. I never tried to just heat water and I have since given it away. Sorry
1620287
you can use it to heat the water just put the cup with the cocoa underneath. i have to warn you my machine stopped working after only 5 months.i really liked it but when i bought a new machine i went with a different brand.
454045
No, we use a tea kettle, heat the water on the stove then pour it into the french press. We don't let the water boil, just let it get to a simmer, then take it off. Hope that helps.
1620291
It can be used to heat water for instant coffee, cocoa or tea. The instant products are not used in the coffee maker. Thanks for lookingSteve
1821154
I wouldn't brew hot coffee with it as you are defeating its purpose, if a Hot coffee is wanted take some of the cold brewed coffee and heat it up or add boiling water to the cold brew.
2058573
I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water boiling. You won't be disappointed. I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water... » Read More I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water boiling. You won't be disappointed. « Show Less
1826942
No sir. It will not serve your purpose well. Used my stick four or five times and it burnt out. But the real problem is that it takes a long time to heat water. I figure it raised 10 gallons at about 10° per hour.
1805352
No, I would not do that. The double-wall design would not work well for that, and it's not meant to be heated on the stovetop. You boil water in a separate container--a pan or teapot--and then pour the water over the coffee and let it steep. If you need to reheat the coffee, you could put it in a mug and microwave it or heat it in a regular saucepan, but that ruins the taste and I don't recommend it. If you're looking for a stovetop coffee maker, consider a stovetop espresso maker.
450205
I heat water in a whistling kettle. When it whistles, I pour the water in my french press. So far, so good.
235343
I use it in my boat hot water heater. It makes the water hot but I don't think it will make it hot enough to make coffee unless you leave it on
1726758
No, that is not an option with this machine. I have noticed that if you put hot water in it to begin with the coffee will be even hotter when dispensed.
1145241
I do not believe that the pot is for heating. It is only for brewing AFTER the water is heated in a kettle or heating device.
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It certainly can be used to heat water (very hot, but not "boiling") for tea, cocoa, or instant coffee. I would not recommend using it for both brewing coffee and heating water unless it is cleaned really well; any coffee residual will impart a slight taste/color to the water. If you will be serving both frequently, separate urns (carefully labelled) would avoid this problem. Plan on at least 1 hr. to get the full 100 cup capacity to max temp. For coffee, follow directions and start with cold, fresh water. Although it may be tempting to start with hot water to shorten the brewing time, you'll get weaker coffee. It certainly can be used to heat water (very hot, but not "boiling") for tea, cocoa, or instant coffee. I would not recommend using it for both brewing coffee and heating water unless it is cleaned really well; any coffee residual will impart a slight taste/color to the water. If you will be serving both frequently, separate urns (carefully labelled) would avoid this problem. Plan on at least 1 hr. to get the full 100 cup capacity to max temp. For coffee, follow directions and start with cold, fresh water. Although it may be tempting to start with hot water to shorten the brewing... » Read More It certainly can be used to heat water (very hot, but not "boiling") for tea, cocoa, or instant coffee. I would not recommend using it for both brewing coffee and heating water unless it is cleaned really well; any coffee residual will impart a slight taste/color to the water. If you will be serving both frequently, separate urns (carefully labelled) would avoid this problem. Plan on at least 1 hr. to get the full 100 cup capacity to max temp. For coffee, follow directions and start with cold, fresh water. Although it may be tempting to start with hot water to shorten the brewing time, you'll get weaker coffee. « Show Less