Can I use ground coffee already? Or is this just a coffee maker where I only use Whole beans?
620064
Yes. Works the same as a standard no-grind coffeemaker. There is a selector button to turn off the grind function
620065
It's very easy to use either whole bean or ground. Just push one simple button on the front to turn the grind off and put your ground coffee right in the basket.
620066
Yes, there's a button to turn off the grinder and you can put pre-ground coffee in the filter.
620067
You can definitely use pre-ground coffee. Before you start your pot, you would simply turn off the grinder with the grind button. Refer to your owner's manual for more details if you need them
620068
You can totally use ground coffee. Just throw it in the filter compartment, and press "grind off."
329063
I use a fine grind like you'd get when you buy ground coffee from the store. Hope this helps.
1188621
I assumed it was for whole beans but now that you ask, I guess ground would work. But ground coffee is best kept in the freezer in my opinion. That's what I do anyways if that helps.
1737571
No, that us why I bought this model. Just rinse out the reusable basket filter. No grounds go into your coffee.
1799462
This machine accepts only ground coffee. You can grind your own or buy pre-ground coffee. I highly suggest grinding your own as it will be much fresher.
146369
Well, technically you could do that. However, it would not taste as delicious as pouring freshly boiled water on freshly ground beans. You would have to give it a stir to ensure it all mixed in and it would just not be the same. However, in a pinch, it would totally work. Please don't tell any coffee lovers you did it though. ;) Just be sure the water temp isn't super high.
344263
I haven't even used it:( I thought I was buying a traditional single serve coffee maker that uses ground coffee. This machine uses coffee pods, but the Keurig style pods, are too big. I'm not sure where to buy the slimmer style pods that this machine uses, but I honestly haven't looked either.
200557
I just buy espresso grind coffee, making sure that arabica beans are used 100%. But, I am not a coffee connoisseur by any means. You will have to wait for the machine to cool almost completely before you use it again. My biggest reason for having at least two of these.
1188973
Using this product is a great alternative when you run out of those prepackaged coffee packs. You can use any ground coffee with this product, just make sure you don't over fill the basket to where the lid wont close. I hope this answers your question.
1546880
I am having the same problem. I just used the singel brew several times. We buy specialty coffee beans at costco & grind them daily since we love gormet coffee. I used 2 scoopes of beans (normally 5 scoops for a full pot) brewed it & it was see thru dirt colored water! WTF? So I ground up 3 heaping scoops & tried again, darker water with tons of grounds in it! Seriously? What could a preson possibly get wrong with putting in a cup of water, grounds & pushing a button (basically)? I dont get it...Maybe its just defective. I guess I hate the single brew in this machine now. Kinda sucks. BUMMER!
547245
Ground coffee only. For best results grind coffee on espresso setting only. Now the reason it will not work with instant is the fact that putting steam thru it will not allow the right type of brewing, and it will mess with the brewing time.
272575
There is a separate outlet for ground coffee but is restricted to one cup at a time. You can not used ground coffee in the main bean container. Use of the one cup slot is messy and requires cleaning after each use. I would not recommend if you intend to primarily use for ground coffee. BUT FRESH BEANS ARE BETTER ANYWAY!!
2113108
I haven't tried coffee beans yet, but I have ground spice which came out fine. I think it would work just as well with coffee beans.
595090
Yes. However, the machines gets really messy abd clogged up when I put ground coffee. I read some other reviews which said same thing. For wholebean it great so far I must say and the frothing feature for the price point is good and it has decent size.
2090401
No, you can use ground coffee of any coarseness you choose. I like it, but I found that my Melitta single-cup brewing cone is still easier and more efficient. You have to use a paper filter with the Melitta, but then you just throw the filter along with the grounds away after you're done brewing - With the Zevro, you have to take it apart and scrape out the grounds and then clean it out, so I went back to my Melitta. Hope this helps.
1986733
Honestly l´ve only used regular ground coffee, or fresh ground. I do own the Kerig coffee maker which I use for specialty coffees, but I still prefer the speculator. The temperature of the additional cups stays hot.
934170
I use any coffee and grind it fine ( or buy it already ground). As long as you don't grind it too small there is no problem. I usually get a dark, deep roasted espresso like one. I hope this helps.