Why is my coffee not dark? The temperature of the water used during extraction is a major factor in influencing how bitter (over-cooked) or weak the coffee will taste. weak coffee can be a result of using water that has cooled too much The ideal coffee brewing water temperature is around 195-205 degrees or about … Read more
Coarse: A coarse grind is slightly finer than extra coarse and has a consistency resembling kosher salt The grounds still appear quite chunky and are used for French press, percolators and coffee cupping brewing methods. Is coarse ground coffee the same as ground coffee? Coarse coffee grounds are made from coffee beans that have been … Read more
Drip grind is the most common grind, and is best used for any drip machine that uses flat bottom filters (Mr. Coffee, Proctor Silex, Black & Decker, etc). Fine grind is reserved for any maker that uses cone shaped filters (Melitta, Braun, Krups, etc). What is the best setting for coffee grinder? Coarse (usually the … Read more
Pour half of the hot water over the coffee grounds and stir for 5 seconds to mix grounds evenly. Pour in the remaining hot water, careful not to overfill. Place the lid on top with plunger pulled up and let steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Slowly press plunger down, using two hands, hold the … Read more
You can use your own coffee but must use the reusable filter pod from keurig It is the same size as a kcup and fits into the brewer the same as a kcup. So no you can not use a paper filter. Can you use regular ground coffee in a Keurig? While you can put … Read more
If the contact time is too high or the grind is too fine, it will result in an over-extracted brew which can be bitter If the grind is too coarse or the contact time is too short, the coffee will turn out weak. Finding the proper balance between the two will help in producing the … Read more