Why is the coffee weak? We have used the same amount of coffee and water as we did in out old pot, with this pot the coffee is weak!
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You can search for my review for details on this machine. Fist, don't use the little filter disk. Second, this machine does not heat the water to a proper temperature for getting the best results. Lower water temperature = weaker coffee.
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This pot works well for me. I did notice that when I put 8 cups of water in my old pot I only got 7 cups out so it was too strong. I adjusted the water. This one I get out about what I put in. I really like this coffee maker.
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there is a chart in the owner's manual for the amount you put in to the amount you get out. Your old coffee maker must have had more power but I'd use the chart in the manual. I'd say about 3/4 in a tablespoon to the amount you put in "cups" of water so 7 tblspns for 10 cups but you will not get 10 cups brewed coffee.
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I noticed the same thing. I'm not sure why this is, but the best I could figure is the filtration basket , and disc are not good. I threw this make away and just bought another brand & the coffee tastes fine again. Never changed the amount.
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Same thing we are experiencing and it's driving us crazy to the point we had to use our old pot a couple of times.
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There is a lever on the brewing basket which regulates the flow of the coffee into the pot. It has settings of off, half on, and full on (up). That might be your problem.
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I too, hate weak coffee. I know how to make 36 cups of coffee in this urn. I use 3 1/2 cups of ground coffee.I hope it works well for you.
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we have had no problem with our coffee being weak. however we don't like our coffee real strong. I have no idea what kind of coffee you are using but if it is too weak for your taste you may want to try a bolder blend and make sure you are filling the EZ cup using two heaping teaspoons of the blend.
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Hi Victoria:I delayed answering your email because I wanted to be 100% sure I was correct. I went home and made a pot of (Mountian Blue) coffee. I filled it up to 5 cups - on the glass carafe it was just a tad under the max line and not a drop spilled. So short answer your pot is defective :(
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I have owned three of these coffee pots. One had the same problem. I had to pull out the instructions and follow them exactly. This particular pot required cleaning OFTEN. I hope this helps.
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Mine made cool coffee. The water didn't heat enough to extract the coffee properly. That's why I returned it.
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Maybe if some type of a filter is used. From the very beginning of using my product I noticed that the. Appliance doesn't keep the coffee as hot, like if the heating element is not working right.
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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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If it works fine with just water, then maybe you packed in the coffee too tightly. It might take some trial & error to get it right.
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Your grind was probably too coarse. Try increasing it finer. Mine is set between espresso setting (maximum finest) and drip coffee grind. I too sometime wish it can be stronger, but Keurig+Ekobrew is more convenient than other method of brewing.
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Try just turning the selector counter - clockwise. We always leave ours on strong and adjust the strength with the amount of coffee we put in.
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I've made the same observation. The amount of grounds seems to be totally dependent on the amount of water you put in the tank. I asked the Breville CSR about it and got a non-answer. It seems to make the same strength coffee regardless of the setting.
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Since that has never been a problem for me, I would have to watch how you pour the coffee. Maybe the pot is too close to the cup. It only spills when I am filling the canister and that is because I am holding the pot too close to it and am in a hurry, so just wipe up the water when done. I love this coffee pot and never want a different kind.
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I think you are not putting in straight. May had this problem but I didn't. Love the coffee pot and the coffee. Bev
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As with any coffee if you use little water, it's strong, as more water goes through the premeasred fixed capacity k-cup it gets progressively weaker. There are some "darker" blends that are stronger. Generally, I personally get one strong cup and one weak one per K-cup.
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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.