Do ou have to make 12 cups in order for this to work ? Will it get hot enough if ou use 4 cups ?
757831
I believe it certainly should. I don't know why it wouldn't, the amount shouldn't effect the performance of the pot.
757832
No you do not have to make 12 cups. I have made 4 and 6 cups and it does get hot.
757833
No, you don't have to make a full pot for it to work well. It gets as hot for 4 cups as it does for 12.
757834
Not at all. I make 6 cup pots all the time. Occasionally I have made 4-cup batches in 12-cup percolators and this one has done better with those than the other brand I replaced. I've learned to use (proportionately) a tad more coffee per cup with a 4-cup batch though because for some reason it's always seemed weaker (less so with this pot).
2243404
Although I don't have the pot at my current location to check it for sure, I believe 36 ounces would be the total as they consider a "cup" to be 6 ozs. When I make two twelve ounce cups with the pour over method that brings the level exactly to the 4 cup level, which from memory is about the half way point, so you should be able to get at least 36 oz if not a little more with a full pot. I can verify for you early next week if you would like to know the exact capacity. It's a handy little carafe for making just a couple large mugs of coffee at a time, and versatile enough to use either the #4 Melitta or #2 Hario cones on top.
1701590
Yes! As a matter of fact, when you you brew an entire pot, it is less than 4 cups. That's why we returned it.
914941
I have made 4 large cups one after the other, which could be the same as 6 smaller cups. You need to be careful not to touch any metal.
253972
I have the 12 cup model. I'd say it's always better to go with the largest model if you ever think you'd need it. You can always make less, say 4 cups in the 12 cup model. Just my $.02.
591102
Yes, my husband makes just a few cups at a time. You put in enough coffee and water for two cups and allow the press to work. The pot does not need to be filled to capacity to make coffee. Just a trick to keep your ratios right.
532636
I would say that it makes two-three cups, but it depends upon your cup size. I purchased it for my personal use, not for inviting a large group. It is great for my needs.
162901
Yes, it makes up to 12 cups. You just fill the water to the level you want... There are lines there to separate the cups... on the side.
1784039
when they say 12 cups its not 12 coffee mugs.. :O) 12 cups would probably be filled up to the neck.
1594096
I use my 12 cup coffee maker but add approx. 6 to 12 cups additional hot water (depending how strong you want it). I'm probably closer to 6. It makes a lot of tea!
2170899
First of all, it is not a 4 cup..16 ounces of water fill the tank..It barely makes 2 full cups..Mr. Coffee should tell it like it is!! It does use a cup-cake filter..
1058100
As I remember, we had a 10 cup prior to the 12 cup and I don't believe it would work. I try to salvage what I can and I threw the old one.
793573
I normally make a 12 cup brew, and it takes about the same time, so I'm not sure why your 2 cup brew would be as long?? My theory is to make 12 cups at one time, and microwave the coffee in my cup for the next couple days, but if you have an aversion to that, it actually doesn't change the flavor! I can't imagine that a 2 cup brew would take as long as a 12 cup brew, but maybe it's inherent in the brewing process??
715276
My coffee is HOT when I set the timer for the next morning. I fill it with cold water the night before and when I wakeup, the coffee is HOT!! Do not use the 4 cup button for 6 cups.
1571739
I have never tried one cup but typically cook 2-3 cups without a problem. Conversely, I have never tried to cook 8 cups with this.
918346
Yes it can make from one to four cups and that is in your control. You choose on how many cups of water you put in and also how how much coffee you put in for the kind of strength you want.
1066334
I think the minimum is 6 cups of coffee which is the bottom line indented inside the pot. (That would make you 4 12 oz. mugs of coffee.) You can do a trial run with just water to see how much less will still be enough for the boiling water to perc up to the basket. You may also have to experiment with perc times and amount of coffee to get the strength you want. With less water you may not need to let it go for 10 minutes. I also found that a strong brand of coffee requires less brewing time. Good luck.