Can I use drip coffee grind (Starbucks Breakfast Blend) or must I grind beans?
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I have used many different coffees at regular grind or drip. The espresso grinds are too small and flow out of the strainer with the hot water.
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No. What ever you use needs to be ground. So either buy ground coffee or grind it yourself. Hmmm. Sounds good right about now.
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This drip coffee maker does not have an integral grinder. You must supply your own source of ground coffee.
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You can buy these empty capsules and simply use whatever coffee flavor / beans that you choose. Just make sure to properly grind the beans correctly.
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Yes. I bought a ceramic coffee dripper, but it is not the Hario brand. I use a KitchenAid grinder for grinding organic coffee beans because the grinder is so easy to take apart and clean. I did not not notice any difference in the taste of the coffee between the Hario glass dripper and the ceramic dripper.
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I use a fine grind like you'd get when you buy ground coffee from the store. Hope this helps.
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I use the Illy Express grind and it make delicious coffee. I use both regular and decaf.
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I use a medium grind. I prefer Peet's coffee and buy it from the grocery already ground and that consistency always works well. I prefer a strong cup of coffee so I add a bit more than I do when brewing for guests.
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Yes, especially if you use a cheaper blade type grinder, if you grind your own beans. To minimize particulates in the bottom you really need to use a coarse grind coffee.
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I use Costco Columbian whole beans, which is a medium roast. Then grind only as much as I use for a day.
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I use a coffee grinder to grind whole espresso beans for this machine. Doesn't have to be super fine but I think you get better espresso that way. Great machine especially for the price. My local Peet's coffee recommended this machine to me - it's been a great little machine. Good milk foaming too. Hope that helps.
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I just grind my own coffee and it works well, although you have to be sure to get the grind just right with this machine or else the shot will pull too fast or way too slow. Any ESE pod will work in this machine. http://www.starbucksstore.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Starbucks-Site/default/mProduct-Show?pid=011019362&listing;=false
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This model is primarily for use with ground coffee (I buy Starbucks Pike Place whole beans and grind the beans myself) or "E.S.E." (Easy Serving Espresso) pods like those from Illy or Lavazza ESE pods, which are paper pods that meet the ESE specification. You cannot use K-cups or other pods designed for coffee brewing machines.
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You can use any kind in terms of roast, the important thing is the grind. I use whole beans and grind them pretty coarsely (a fine grind like you would use for espresso doesn't work well with the French Press). http://www.zavida.com/blog/coffee/coffee-grind-types-explained/
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NO, NOT REGULAR GROUND COFFEE, You will need to use "ESPRESSO" Which is SUPER FINE GROUND UP COFFEE.
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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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Only if you order directly from Peet's (www.peets.com). Sellers of Peet's coffee on Amazon have limitations on what they provide. If anyone can dispute that please do so - I would love to be able to specify a particular grind through Amazon.