My newer Mr. Coffee Pot doesn't create that special, full-bodied taste. What am I doing wrong, or can do better?
1608547
Do use more coffee grounds than suggested on the package. Also, if you still have your old coffee maker try that too. The newness of the coffee pot may also affect the taste.
1608548
You may have to use more coffee grounds than what they say to get the flavor you want. I switched to Senseo pods and the Senseo coffee pot as it was closer to the full flavor. .. but more expensive.
542346
I never made a full pot. But the partial pots I made were always rediculously weak because of the many design flaws. The coffee grounds are dumped on one side of the filter, the water comes in the opposite side. The grinder can't be adjusted fine enough. etc. I had to pour the brewed coffee through the filter a second time to get a decent flavor. Find another brand.
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Try tamping the portafilter not so densely. If the machine has good water flow without coffee in it, experiment with the fineness of the grind, the amount in the portafilter, and the amount of pressure you use to tamp. there is definitely a learning curve!
1759148
Do you use cold water? Mine has a small amount of steam, but the coffee is still great! Be sure you have it directly on the cup emblem. I don't use the steamer for my creamer. I just use the nuke. Good luck! Try using a dollop of frozen "cool whip" on top. It adds that foamy topping. I also use the full pot of water, so that may be why I have more steam.
1788462
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!
1342234
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.
1801088
I am not sure, there is must be something wrong with your machine. My coffee is still warn the next morning if we didn't finish the pot from the morning before. It's always got when I make it, so you may want to want to send it back for replacement
1914785
The coffee is hot but not too hot to sip after pouring a cup. Also, if the carafe leaks around the top, contact Cuisinart and they will replace it. At least they did for me.........
683449
Ok. Your coffee maker is still under warranty. Return it to where you bought it and get another. If they don't cooperate, contact Mr. Coffee, online, and they will make arrangements to send you a new one. I just did this very thing because of a bad heating plate that rusted out. Best of luck!
1831975
Same problem, also contacted seller and was sent replacement carafe with no improvement. I suspect it's just a design flaw, although interestingly when the coffee pot is freshly cleaned the dripping is minimal (maybe coffee deposits on the lip of the plastic pour change the surface tension/capillary action? idk...)
2172991
It might be the grind. My coffee if finely ground, I use 4 Tablespoons per pot (20oz). Its yummy.
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The only thing I can think of is that you my be using too much coffee or the holes in the bottom of the filter might be some how obstructed or not properly made at the factory. There is a good instructional video on you tube that I recommend watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DwPGkq8SFE There might me something helpful to you in the video. This is how I learned to do it.
1050871
You may need to adjust your grind. Try going finer. I find that a full water reservoir is best made with 58grams of coffee. Also some coffee may need a larger dose depending on the density of the bean. However, I think you will see an improvement with a finer grind.
2052784
I would think there are better replacements for a home coffee maker. This is for commercial setup like in restaurant or office (my reason for purchase). Search for a mr coffee replacement, perhaps.
192885
Hmm... no, I don't have this problem. Maybe you can clean it? Run a water and baking soda solution thru the machine a couple times? Maybe a squeeze of real lemon juice to rid it of any smells.... Also, make sure to use bottled water or filtered water instead of tap if you can, that metallic taste may be coming from the tap water/coffee combo. I didn't do either of these things and my coffee is just fine. Best of luck.
319320
my packets have tended to harden up (for the lack of a better word) i've gotten it back to its normal consistency by using the back of a metal spoon and then pouring my coffee into it. hope this helps.
830353
Yes I too found it a little chemically at first as well. But I've experienced that with every new Coffeepot. I did the water-only brew twice before my first brew. It was still a little chemically so I did another water- only brew. This helped. The new pot smell quickly goes with regular use.