Can you use less water for stronger coffee? So my question is - can you just add less water to the tank and brew stronger coffee?
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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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Not really sure what you are asking but I will try to answer. You are able to buy mild coffee like light roast or breakfast blend and then you are able to buy stronger or bolder coffee like starbucks dark roast. If you want it to brew stronger you set it for the smaller cup size and if you want it weaker you set it for the larger cup size. Each Kcup has the same amount of coffee in it but changing the cup size on the brewer tells it how much water you want so more water is weaker and less water is stronger. When I do Iced coffee I put it on the smallest cup because when it brews some of the ice melts and waters it down a little. Hope this helps! I have to say this is the best invention ever! Not really sure what you are asking but I will try to answer. You are able to buy mild coffee like light roast or breakfast blend and then you are able to buy stronger or bolder coffee like starbucks dark roast. If you want it to brew stronger you set it for the smaller cup size and if you want it weaker you set it for the larger cup size. Each Kcup has the same amount of coffee in it but changing the cup size on the brewer tells it how much water you want so more water is weaker and less water is stronger. When I do Iced coffee I put it on the smallest cup because when it brews some of the... » Read More Not really sure what you are asking but I will try to answer. You are able to buy mild coffee like light roast or breakfast blend and then you are able to buy stronger or bolder coffee like starbucks dark roast. If you want it to brew stronger you set it for the smaller cup size and if you want it weaker you set it for the larger cup size. Each Kcup has the same amount of coffee in it but changing the cup size on the brewer tells it how much water you want so more water is weaker and less water is stronger. When I do Iced coffee I put it on the smallest cup because when it brews some of the ice melts and waters it down a little. Hope this helps! I have to say this is the best invention ever! « Show Less
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I would assume it is like an electric. Put as much coffee you want in there to make it strong or weake. If you pour the water in fast or slow that would not make a difference in how strong or weak it is. Hope this helps.
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Not to my knowledge. I would put less water for a smaller amount of coffee. This coffee maker lasted less then six months. I have given up on Mr.Coffee makers
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I would brew (2 times) real coffee extra STRONG before drinking. This sometimes helps "season" the coffee maker so it gets rid of the chemical taste or smell. The coffee actually coats the parts.
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Cut down on the water and increase the amount of coffee used. For the coffee part, that is in the area where you put the beans, the first knob on the left in the front. Increase it only one click at a time until you get it where you want it. As for the water, that is adjusted by the knob on the outside of the front of the machine, just under the on/off and brew buttons. I make a mug every morning, but I push the brew button twice, essentially making two demitasse size portions in one larger cup. Hope that helps.
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It's just like a drip coffee maker. You can make it as weak or strong as you like. I use the same amount that I use in our drip coffee maker.
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I always brew a full pot and dump what I don't drink (about half a pot) you use the same amount of coffee for a half a pot as full a pot, so why not. The grab a cup during the brew works just be quick or it will overflow the filter basket. Otherwise it is one of the best coffee pots I have owned.
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You are able to control the strength of the coffee. You may want to start with a mild or medium strength coffee and then experiment with the amount of ground coffee you add to the V-cup. I say probably because the brewer doesn't work if you have too much coffee in the cup (it doesn't close); however, I never tried it with less than a full cup of ground coffee.
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One pod, or it can get clogged. If you want stronger coffee there are different brands that have a richer, stronger flavor. Or use less water, but that kind of defeats the purpose of a big cup of coffee!
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Just add more coffee before brewing and it will be stronger. That or buy bold coffee. Its a great choice for the money. Its only a twenty dollar coffee pot amd it has A LOT A OF FEATURES for the price!
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Coffee is my business, LOL So, if you have a drip coffee pot put filtered water in the reservoir up to 8 and then put toddy in the glass craft to the 2 and let it brew!!!I
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hello there,as a matter of fact, i do use paper filters, in order to acquire stronger coffee. but be careful not to fully load water, since it will not be able to brew it (paper filter delays brewing). usually i fill it with 2-4 cups of water and it brews o.k. give it a try and i am at your disposition for any further information. thanks a lot, christina mavraganis.
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You'd just need to reduce the amount of water and ground coffee. I've made partial pots with no issues.
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I don't think the strength of the coffee is determined so much by the brewer as the coffee used. A dark roasted coffee used in the correct ratio to coffee and water should brew a rich, dark cup of coffee. That's my experience. I really like my little coffeemaker! It works very 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!!!
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i like my coffee strong. i use one teaspoon of coffee and only add 1/3 mug of water.