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Run vinegar through it. Then follow with several pots of water to remove any vinegar residue. After that, wipe down the outside with a convenient cleaner.
Yeah.. answers above are right. Vinegar and water mixed.. then run some water through it again. I do it ever so often.. Good luck..
Put a clen filter in the basket. Fill the pot half and half with clear vinager and water , pour it into the pot like you are making a pot of coffee. Turn the pot on and let it run. When all the liquid is back in the caraffe , pour out the liquid and turn the pot off. Refill the caraffe with clear water and pour it into the pot. Turn the pot back on and let it run through and then pour the water out when all the water is back in the caraffe. If the pot is very filthy you might have to repeat the process,but usually once is enough. To keep you pot clean do this about once a month.
with a damp cloth…
Vinegar 1/4 cup in the water and run it through. Then run plain water through a couple of times.
vinegar works OK, but it STINKS! mr. coffee sells cleaner packets in the small appliance section of target, walmart, etc. put the cleaner in the pot, fill with water, put it in the resevior, and run it thru your machine as if you were making a pot of coffee. it says on the package, but i think you need to run clear water thru 2 or 3 times after. also, after your coffee maker “brews” the cleaner, don’t just dump it out. leave some in your pot and scrub the inside of the pot with that solution to remove stains that build up.
Run the coffee maker through its cycle with CLR in the water………..Vinagar works well to and is much cheaper.I use neat vinagar then run it through again with plain water to rinse machine
go to shopzilla.com and enter red bunn coffeemaker or just red coffeemaker…
Here you go.
I’m partial to the good old “Mr. Coffee”…..I’ve tried the expensive ones and the coffee doesn’t taste any better. “Mr. Coffee” coffee makers come in budget to high end models… and you can get replacement pots, and filter holders anywhere.
Braun 4-cup with the mesh filter. And Starbucks is for people that don’t know what real coffee tatses like.
Big hint here: Starbucks is NOT a coffee maker. They peddle dirty dishwater and pass it off as coffee to the ignorant.
I have a very basic Black and Decker with just an on/ff switch, no fancy bottons that has lasted me almost 5 years
as for starsmucks they over roast there low quilty beans to give them taste and then charge 5 bucks for a small(tall)
quality- it’s Krups
price- just about any low cost unit by b&d, mr coffee, hamilton beach, etc, can be had for under 30 at wal-mart, k-mart, etc. coffe brands are more important than makers. a good brand such as folger’s maxwell house etc, is better than an unknown or store brand. for both, you get what you pay for though some can be had for less money than others without losing quality of flavor.
The Bunn home coffee makers are designed in such a way that you are supposed to leave them on all the time (unless you are planning not to use your coffee maker for several days). Here is a link for a page that explains very clearly how a typical Bunn home coffee maker works:
http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/bunn-home-coffee-maker.html
You will also find a useful summary of what users like and dislike most about Bunn coffee makers.
If you want to read more about the individual models then have a look at this:
http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/bunn-home-coffee-makers.html
Hope this helps.
Full strength Vinegar (white) – I also put mine in the top rack of the dishwasher when it gets really bad. The manufacturer recommends vinegar however.
with vinegar and water
Ebay. Try the european versions in Germany, England, Portugal/Spain, France, and Ireland. Japan may be an option too. Go to Google, put in the word ebay and the country of choice. Or you can go through the American version of Ebay and access the various countries. At some point, one will be listed on Ebay. Guarantee it.
You run the off maker dry with Vinegar in the water carmented. You wait about 5 mins before turning the on the switch.
Try www. target.com they have several models of this name brand coffee maker.
Mine is not a Mr. Coffee , but it is along the same style.
I use bleach to run through the cycle like I was making a pot of coffee. This really cleans it good. Rinse well with fresh water and let it run a cycle using plain water afterwards.
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try ebay
Walmart or Mr. Coffee website
http://www.mrcoffeestore.com/index.asp
Try Mr. Coffee
Sounds like you’ve got an O ring that’s gone bad. I’m not sure if you can get into the Mr Coffee’s to change them or not.
One of the little tubes has cracked inside of the coffee maker. You have to take the bottom off of the maker to fix it,(make sure you unplug it). Or like you said just toss it and buy a new one that is what I ended up doing.
Yes–the thing is shot–vinegar would clean it out but the pipe has a heating element aound it inside the unit–probably burned though in a spot and needs replacement with a whole new unit–a few lousy dollars– White vinegar once a month in a new one will keep it good. Don’t put the heat on–just pour it in and shake it gently and let it set…drain it and run water through twice–CLEAN!!
Can you tell where the water is actually coming from?
Mine did this for a while but it was coming from the filter basket area. Turned out I was missing a foot on the maker and it had a slight tilt to it. So instead of all the water going thru the filter it ran down the outside of the basket.
Some of them have a small hose hooked to them and the hose cracks. If this is the problem just buy a new one its not worth the effort to fix in my opinion. Newer one brew quicker too.
About once a month you should run water with a cup of vinegar through it – just like you’re making coffee. Keeps the machine clean. After it has run through, give a good rinsing and you’ll be ready to go.
Pour white vinegar into your carafe & let it run through twice.
try using distilled vingear and put it thru the machine u may have something clogging it and this may take care of it.
No. Don’t try to clean it. Mr. Coffee’s are ALL leaking. And, once they start leaking, cleaning won’t help. It’s not mineral build-up or anything that can be cleaned. It’s a faulty product. Take it back to where you bought it, with or without the receipt. They know about this problem. They will let you exchange it for a new coffee maker. I just went through FIVE of the worthless pieces of junk. The company is aware, too, and their best response is to just return the worthless piece of junk. Try Black and Decker coffee makers. My new one is wonderful.
You will never find these at a garage sale, but you could try online and click on parts.
Your best bet is probably Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_hg/104-1952305-5060722?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=Bodum+Coffee+Press+Replacement+Beaker%2C+Glass&x=0&y=0
Note that the cup measurement refers to a 4 oz coffee cup, not an 8 oz cup. Another great choice is to look at stainless steel French presses like the ones sold by Planetary Designs – http://www.planetarydesign.us/products.html?paction=TableTop These make better coffee than the glass presses because the insulation keeps the water temperature constant for the duration of the extraction. They also won’t break.
Depending on which press you have, it might have been made exclusively for starbucks. In that case, you can order replacement carafes through your local starbucks. They can add it to their corporate order and it will take about a week. Replacement parts never go on sale, but you can be sure to get the right piece.
Otherwise, if you have a common sized press, you can order the carafes from bodum or keep an eye on ebay.
that depend on how much coffee you witch do drink.
if you wish to drink then fill the pot up with every how much you wish to drink
Most coffee packages have suggestions on how much coffee to use.
1/2 cup of ground coffee makes 10 six ounce cups of brewed coffee.
You can adjust to add more or less coffee depending how how strong you like your coffee.
I personally use 3/4 cup of coffee for a pot this size. You need a minimum of 1/2 cup, but it’s really a question of how bold/strong you like your coffee. I don’t like weak coffee so 1/2 cup just isn’t enough for me.
Read the instructions on how to use it here:
http://www.mrcoffee.com/InstructionManuals.aspx
The environment is fine. Buy whatever you want.
I like my Mr. Coffee. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about the Keurig, that they don’t last long enough for the money they cost. If you are unfortunate enough to have it go out after the warranty is up, the only thing you can do is throw it out and that in itself fills up the landfills. Based on that alone, Mr. Coffee is better for the environment. I’ve had mine for about 10 yrs.
You can easily make iced coffee without a machine. The best way to make iced coffee is the cold-brew method. You simply measure out your water and coffee (I add extra because after ice and milk and sugar, iced coffee gets diluted so I make it a little bit stronger to begin with) and place in a bowl or pitcher. Leave it out for a few hours or overnight to steep. When ready, filter out the coffee grounds by lining a strainer with a coffee filter and pouring your iced coffee through. Put in the fridge and enjoy whenever you want to. The amount of milk or cream and sugar and ice is purely subjective so it’s up to you and your tastes.
CorpCityGrl pretty much has it down; the only thing I’d add is that you can freeze some of the cold brewed coffee to make ice cubes that won’t dilute the flavor of the coffee. I add a little water to the mix before freezing: it makes it go farther and won’t make the taste too strong as it melts.
Yes, it can be done!! The 3 qt Mr. Coffee tea maker has indicators on the side for whether you want one, two, or three quarts of tea (or coffee). I use the one quart measurement using the following steps. (1) add cold water in the pitcher to the 1 qt “water” line. Pour the water into the reservoir of the machine. (2) add ice to the pitcher to the 1 qt “ice” line. (3) Depending on how sweet you like your iced coffee, add sugar to the pitcher. 1/2 cup is a little sweeter than McD’s, so 1/3 cup may be best if you like a little sweetener but not syrupy sweet. You could probably even use Sweet-n-Low, Equal, or Splenda, but I don’t know how much. (4) Add milk to the 1 qt “water” line. I use whole milk, but I imagine 2%, 1%, fat-free, or even soy will do. (5) Using a coffee filter (I use the small filters because the filter cup is small), add 4 scoops(not heaping or flat, but inbetween – you know, just scoops) of coffee, which is about 4 tablespoons. (6) If your machine has a “strength” selector, select “strong.” If it doesn’t, it probably doesn’t matter. I did, however, find that it takes longer to make on the “strong” selection. (7) Hook the pitcher to the machine, plug it up, and hit the start button. (8) After the coffee stops pouring into the pitcher and the light goes off on the machine, unplug the machine and stir your coffee. Stir it really well because, as you probably know, the sugar won’t melt as fast now that the ice has cooled it down. (9) Now, pour yourself a cup, sit back and enjoy that you didn’t have to leave the house to get your iced coffee fix! After pouring your cup, you may want to take the ice out with a slotted spoon to keep the cubes from melting and possibly diluting your coffee. I guess everyone has different tastes in coffee, so you may want to adjust your measurements some…that’s what I had to do, just plain ole trial and error. I like McD’s hazlenut iced coffee, and this was as close as I could get to it without going to the actual restaurant. FYI, if you don’t already have a 3 qt Mr. Coffee tea maker, I got mine at Walmart for $ 19.88. I already had an old one that I make tea in, but I didn’t want to mix the two tastes. Blech! Hope this helps!
In addition to the heating element, there is usually a thermostat, thermal fuse, manual switch, and connecting wires, these parts take a lot of current and any one could be the problem. There might also be a relay on a control board as well. If you know how to use a VOM, you could probably find the defective part or bad connection.
Well, it depends on what type of scoop you are using. Normal strength coffee would call for 1/2 cup for an eight-cup pot. A “coffee scoop” is equal to two tablespoons, so you would use four of those. A regular tablespoon would call for eight. It all equals 1/2 cup! There may be an adjustment on your machine as well, so watch for that. Good luck!
I put about one heaping tablespoon per cup that I am going to make
The general rule that Mr Coffee recommends is 1 scoop (2 tablespoons) per 2 cups (6 oz.). This is a tried and true formula and it always works. If you want to adjust from there add a little more or less as needed. Your Mr. Coffee decanter and water pot are marked with 6 oz. cup marks. So 8 cups is 4 scoops and 9 cups is 4 1/2 scoops. Easy, eh?
This is definately a question for the SELLER hon
I just bought a vacuum off ebay and can’t get an answer to my questions…. eeeeek
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Pour three cups of vinegar in the water area and run it through the machine as if you were making coffee (with no coffee in the basket). Do that three times. Then run regular water through twice.
Most coffee machines can simply be cleaned by running a cycle with a mixture of vinegar and water.
Put a cup of vinegar in the coffee pot, top it off with water, and then run the cycle as if you were making coffee. The vinegar will get rid of built up gunk, including mineral deposits. After you are done doing that, fill the coffee pot with hot water, and run it again. That will get rid of any vinegar taste so your coffee doesn’t taste bad the next time you brew a pot.
Hope that helps.
C L R gets rid of the calcium than run vinegar.
The others are right, for sure … white vinegar.
No, you don’t have to do that every time you use it. Once a month is plenty.
In between times, you can clean the glass coffeepot, either in the dishwasher, washing by hand with dish detergent, or swish some salt, ice cubes, and lemon juice around in the pot … and rinse well. That last concoction is a restaurant secret!
vinigar run it through straight first, then run 2 pots of clean
water after that, that should do it and no not ever time , but once every couple of months between those time s clean the pot as you would your cup
You don’t have to “clean” it with the vinegar every time you use it; that would be a total pain. About once a month is a good rule, but not less than every two months.
As far as using it, start with cold water in the tank, put a coffee filter in the basket. Then if you like your coffee fairly robust, put a good heaping 3 tablespoons of finely ground coffee in the paper filter. Hit the start/brew button and you should be good. Now it does depend on your coffee and how strong you like it but you might have to adjust the amount of coffee you put in but we use the 3 heaping (and I do mean heaping!) tablespoons.
Daily maintenance should include a quick wipe of the unit after it’s turned off and cooled. And every so often, give the actual pot and basket a soak in some hot soapy dishwater and a scrub. Just rinse well and dry or let air dry. Be sure to wipe down the area where the hot water comes out and goes over the coffee basket. The water kind of splashes some of the coffee up there and it will get dirty and nasty if you don’t keep after it.
The home grinder unless it is an expensive burr grinder, will make the coffee less coarse, because of the lack of control you have over it. It may be true that a certain amount of silt will always occur. It could also be true that the last coffee ground in Starbucks commercial grinder was finer than your coarse grind, leaving a slight amount of fine grind. If the problem persists, can the french press.
Starbuck’s doesn’t have a coarse enough grind. Basically, the people there are clueless about different ways to make coffee & different grinds:) I use a coffee toddy, which also requires coarse. I grind it at the grocery store, or buy it, on-line, from California Coffee Roasters…. Their coffee is MUCH better than Starbucks (at half the price). In addition, they ROAST the beans the day they send them (vacuum sealed). They have tons of blends to choose from, different grinds and 4 different strength roasts… and when you buy $ 50, you get a free pound….
Grinding your coffe fresh is always best, as for your problem with sludge I’m afaid its part of the whole “French Press” thing.
If it bothers you just filter it through a coffee filter.
somehow the ground coffee is getting through the screen of the coffee press. the french press grind is designed for the french press and you shouldnt need a courser grind. sounds like you need a new french press or return the one you have…
ok i have one and i love it you place your tea bags you could use coffee bags to be less messy or just use a coffe filter and sugar in a bowl that sits on top and has a cover and a open close button on it you fill the tea maker with water place the ice cubes in the pitcher and press the on button. the tea then brews and falls in the pitcher i suppose it works the same way as the coffee maker but it comes out consintrated so it needs the ice to melt a little so its not too strong you can use a little less ice if your worried about watering down and so you have room for milk if youd like when the light turns off you wait 5 min and turn the knob to open it sends in the melted sugar and the rest of the tea left from brewing i think it would make great ice coffee never thought of it i will give it a try
The ‘strong’ setting allows the water to remain in the ‘brew basket’ longer. However, this does not produce STRONGER coffee as the manufacture suggests but instead allows the hot water to extract more (actually Over extract) the chemicals in the grounds. What you get isn’t stronger, it is more bitter providing the illusion (to the less knowledgeable) that is tastes stronger….
If you want stronger coffee ADD more coffee grounds…
You can use the dishwasher soap with a Mr. Clean eraser sponge. They also sell this stuff called Cerama Bryte for ceramic stovetops. It’s found at places that sell stoves and hardware stores. Good luck. Hope this helps.
I dare u
I use it striaght.
half and half, run through a couple of cycles
A mixture of 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water is the best way to clean a drip coffee maker. Mix a full pot of the vinegar and water mixture, pour it in your water reservoir and turn the coffee maker on.
Once the mixture has run completely through, it’s important to turn the drip coffee maker off and let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
Pour the vinegar and water mixture down the drain. If you are cleaning a coffee maker that hasn’t been cleaned regularly, repeat this step again with a fresh vinegar and water mixture.
Next, rinse the pot out thoroughly with warm, plain water. Then, fill the water reservoir again with clean water and turn the coffee maker on to start the rinsing process.
To make sure all of the vinegar and water solution is completely gone repeat the rinsing process one more time after letting the pot cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
This is how to clean a coffee maker the right way. Cleaning your drip coffee maker on a monthly basis will make it last longer and keep your coffee tasting the best it can possibly be.
I run vinegar through 2 times – however big your pot is – just run it twice. Then run plain water for 2 or 3 cycles.
don’t mix it!! use soap(any dish soap will do)and water and let it soak in the coffe pot for about 30 mins. and then empty it out put new in and repeat for an hour 30 mins. then scrub it with sponge. should come off soon.
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1 to 3 is good
Hi, try this, it is better than vingear:
“baking soda mixed with warm water is a great cleaning agent for nonpaper filter, coffee makers, carafes and cups. “
Try contacting them directly.
Wal-Mart.
Absolutely! Thank you. Can I bring some breakfast pastries?
Probably not. See, the coffee is makeable and they’re a good unit, but you’re on a computer, no-where near me or anyone else. Therefore, i’ll have to politely decline the offer.
well ihave no idea what chai is but i have one of those iced tea makers and i put a little lemon juice in with my water and when it makes the tea it gives it a little lemon flavor in it i only put in like 2 tablespoons though and if you want more than do it in your glass
Down, then the coffee pot pushes it up to release the coffee
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Latches are meant to be latched!
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It should have come with the paper needed.
If you really want to, you can go to http://www.bunn.com/retail/service/registration.html to register your coffee maker online. However, I would not recommend it; most product registration services are just a way for the company to collect personal information and sell it, giving you plenty of spam and bulk mail.
I have a Bodum french press, and I’ve learned better than to drink the last bits of coffee because they will be full of small grinds.
If you want a clear cup, don’t use a French press or get a nylon filter screen to cut down on the grounds getting into your cup. Sweet Maria’s sells one online, but I bet you could find one at any coffee store.
Don’t do it! I can’t be sure without more info, but I would guess that you may be using too fine of a grind. Grind your beans more coarsely. Also, be sure that you are pressing slowly and straight down on the plunger. If the plunger is tilted, it will allow for some grounds to enter your beverage. Don’t refilter the coffee, this will not help the taste at all. Feel free to contact me if you need more help!
The DeLonghi’s are a good machine but espresso is like olive oil and wine – the more you pay the better quality you get. So being familiar with these things at $ 80 you may not have the best machine. Check to see how many BARS pressure it has.
If it’s over 12 BARS then you are fine. The pressure is what creates the right force to extract the full flavor and crema for the best drink. You can learn much more at this great site – http://www.top100espressomachines.com. They really do a good job of explaining the differences between the various models and their benefits. Happy brewing!
Get the model # and search on amazon, pricewatch and pricegrabber. Craiglslist may be a possibility as well.
Bunn NHB Professional Home Brewer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00012XCZW?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00012XCZW
Try contacting the manufacturer for a user’s guide.
http://www.shopdelonghi.com/customer_care.asp
enjoy but I like my Tim Hortons
I just woke up, nothing yet…..!!
nothing, it’s still 6:30 in the morning here.
I gave a deposit for my 2010 cruise, airline tickets to various islands, shop for my myself. My xmas shopping was done over this past summer
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I will NOT be purchasing anything on this Cyber Monday…
I shopped for the past several months in order to finish early and only paid for wedding related items on Black Friday…
I am DONE holiday shopping, wrapped everything, decorated the home, paid for all wedding items, etc and am now FLAT BROKE!!!
Next year, Cyber Monday will once more be my favorite shopping day of the year… Because I HATE holiday shopping with rude, obnoxious, greedy mongrols at the mall or the local discount store and can’t afford to pay the prices of the high end “slightly” more relaxed retailers…
Panasonic vierra for my mom. I bought it from amazon cyber monday deals, I save a lot for that http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=384082011&tag=cybermonday-deals-20
Samsung 32 inch from amazon!
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Just normal ground and roasted espresso should do. I get mine from Tesco or sainburys or waitrose, where ever really. Brand etc comes down to personal preference. If you are not keen on the loose grounds you can get espresso pods where the coffe is already measured out for you.
I work for BUNN. Our brewers keep water hot in a hot water tank so it’s ready to brew. Once it’s coffee is brewed you use the warmer plate below the glass carafe to keep the coffee hot. Or you can get a model that brews directly into a thermal carafe and that keeps it hot as well. I hope that helps…if any more questions, please email me.
i use one tablespoon per 6 oz of water, but some people like 2 tablespoons per 6 oz which is too strong for me.
temp of water should not be boiling but at about 200F. If you boil water, let it cool for about a minunte before adding it to the coffee.
I let it steep for 2 minutes before pressing the plunger. I pour out all the coffee so that you don’t have some coffee that is tsill steeping because it will get extra strong if it stays in there.
I use a basic coffee maker that I got at Walmart several years ago – I think it was $ 19. I’m surprised it’s lasted this long to be honest. I make *at least* one pot a day, sometimes two.
I currently have a cheap DG coffee pot that I’ve had for years. I’ve had expensive pots but they never seem to last. I swear when this one dies I’m getting a Keurig…..so, it’s safe to assume, I’ll have this one for the next 10 years.
I have a Keurig with 20 flavors and I try a new one every day with my meds
i use a coffee maker and my husband uses a french press. he claims his tastes better; i claim he’d never know in a blind taste test and that it’s nice to have the coffee ready when i come downstairs.
I bought a Cuisinart coffee maker from Williams Sonoma a few years ago and it’s awesome! Still works great to this day. Costs a little more but so worth the money!
We use a Bodum press.
You can’t make coffee on the same scale as you can with a pot but omfg with fresh ground good coffee it’s the best thing in the world.
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I have one of these wonder coffee makers!
I love going up to the coffee pot in zombie mode & being able to just press my cup up against the button- a full coffee pot is really heavy when you’re not awake!
Two or three days a week, the cheap coffee maker with the self-timer is used. Usually the Keurig makes coffee the other days. I agree with some comments I have read that a french press makes superior coffee. I think a small one works better because you can drink the whole batch at once, rather than re-heat cold coffee later.
Really? I have had the same Mr. Coffee machine for over 10 years, I make a pot every morning….
I got myself a nice Mr. Coffee maker. We’ve had it for a few years.
My hubby makes about 2 pots a day.
If you run vinegar and water through it once every few weeks it will get it all out. That’s the trick
A Senseo coffee maker. I’m the only coffee drinker and I only drink 1-2 cups a day, so it makes more sense to do single servings. I order my pods online because I’m not that big a fan of the Senseo brand coffee.
We use a Mr-Coffee pot. We also do the vinegar thing like another poster suggested. We bought a small coffee press but have yet to use it… I prefer the coffee pot..
I buy my coffeemakers at the dollar store they last about 6 months but only cost 10 or 12 dollars so i dont worry about it a lot.
Cuisinart grind & brew coffee pot. I always had to replace them yearly until I got it for Christmas 3 (maybe 4?) years ago from my parents. Best coffee pot in the world, I swear by it!!!
(It comes w/ a glass carafe or you can pay a little more for thermal- problem solved with possibly breaking it).
Keurig. We got one second hand for free from a friend about six months ago, and my husband has been in love ever since. We don’t drink a lot of coffee (me, currently none, he about one or two cups a day). I use it to brew iced tea, and we make hot chocolate for the kids.
He runs vinegar though it about once a month. He swears you have to. Before the Keurig we had a Black and Decker Brew System for about five years that worked great (same thing with the vinegar) but we were making whole pots and not drinking them. For our sue, the keurig is more economical for us (plus it was free), and the coffee is really good.
To clean my coffee maker (I use a percolater and a french press) as well as cleaning out my teapot, I use a product called “bar keeper’s friend.” BKF works great at removing the tannic acid resin from coffee and tea. It is almost magic watching the residue come off. You can buy this stuff from most grocery stores – it’s usually next to the powdered cleaners such as Ajax and Comet. I would wear rubber gloves when using this product because it is acidic. If your coffee press starts to accumulate resin, pour a teaspoon of powdered BKF into it, add a little water, and then use a green scrubber pad to clean it out. I hope this helps.
Unless your espresso machine grinds the beans for you, you would use finely ground espresso COFFEE. When people say “coffee beans”, they are probably referring to the ground coffee.
Well, technically, you can use a house blend, but it is not recommended, solely because the flavour of your espresso will not taste that good. Do you want your drinks to taste more like you get at a coffee house? Save your house blend for a drip machine, or a French press. Get some good espresso beans to make espresso with.
“2bz, is right and I love mine to, one thing about the coffee you use, as the water and coffee are inconstant contact the first cup is weaker than the last, mine makes 6, so the 4 minutes she recommend to let it steep is fine, but as it sits like tea it can get a bit headier. Just make sure to slowly press down on the plunger, not to quick or it will spill over.
Correct a medium to coarse grain is best, unless you like mud in the bottom of your cup. I find a mild columbian is nicest, if you have a supermarket that you can buy and grind various types of gourmet beans, a 2/3 columbian and 1/3 dark roast either french or viennese is nice or espresso in fine to, grind it in the store grind or for $ 15 at Walmart they have a “buzz” one you can do it for each pot, ( you would be surprised how much better it is done this way).
I take mine a part when I wash it, with Bodum the glass carafe are replaceable if they crack or break, a good coffee supply store or hardware store would be able to get you a replacement.
You will never go back to drip or perked coffee again once you have used the Bodum, it may take awhile to get the right flavour, try 1 teaspoon for each cup made for the first time, and cut it back if it is to strong, for a 6-8 cup ones, 4-6 measures is fine, use the ones they put in the coffee tins they are as accurate as needed.
Been price checking and searching myself. From what I have seen the widest variety with the best prices are Walmart and Kmart for very nice combo’s. Then of course you have only the best at HSN.com and QVC.com who offer the finest to be had, and no interest payment plans at HSN.
Ebay has a wide variety of new and used. I usually go to HSN and QVC and read the customer reviews of the products so I’ll know what’s good and not in the selection. Because I will see the product on Ebay for sale.
Don’t bother – combo machines are useless pieces of cr@p. It certainly won’t be capable of making a decent espresso. To tell you the truth espresso machines take a lot of time, effort and money. So unless your in-laws are prepared for a steep learning curve and to spend lots of money on accessories and upgrades and time perfecting the art then this gift will become a burden that is unlikely to be used.
I love making espresso but this hobby has cost me lots of money and time to get right. However, this was my choice i wouldn’t want to inflict it on someone else.
If they love coffee look at some of the simpler and cheaper solutions e.g Aeropress or Moka pot. Or just replace their broken machine.
Here is a replacement 4-cup carafe with curved handle:
http://www.thegourmetdepotco.com/store/store_details.asp?item=4755
Here is a replacement 4-cup carafe with straight handle:
http://tinyurl.com/ydjf7tm
that handle on it is called a portafilter (http://www.herculescoffee.com/portafilter.jpg ). take off the portafilter and fill the filterbasket with finely ground espresso. don’t use too much, make it about 3/4 full then use a tamper to tamp down the ground espresso. i don’t know if your machine came with a tamper but this is what it would look something like this http://ourcoffeebarn.com/estore/images/Stainless_Steel_Espresso_Tampers.jpg the one that came with the machine may be plastic though.
once you have the coffee tamped down reattach the portafilter to the brewhead and there should be a button or switch to start the pump. push that and once the shot has pulled push it again to turn it off. remove and clean out the portafilter and brush out the brewhead.
If you are looking for a quality espresso, you should buy quality. You definitely get what you pay for when it comes to making an espresso. I would stick to the top brands in the espresso industry.. Breville, Nespresso, Gaggia.. The Delonghi is a nice brand, but the model you mentioned will not cut it!
I have a Rancilio Silvia, and it’s lasted me 3 years so far. check out the quality, I’ve had no problems
If those are your choices, I’d go with the Lello, although the Breville’s not bad either. I’d avoid the first two.
One thing to remember is that espresso needs a very fine grind (regular grinders won’t work well enough) and pre-ground coffee will be too stale for good flavor. Keep your budget open for a good grinder.
If you don’t want to spend more money, look at the Bialetti http://www.espressozone.com/8964.html It will make very good espresso from a more conventional grind. It will even make crema (although not as much as a powerful machine, but as much or more than your choices).
Bunn coffee makers are noted for making a pot of coffee in much less time than other makers. The reason is that the water runs through at a quick rate. Minerals is the tubing will make it have a smaller opening and will take the water to finish brewing. Now that you’ve cleaned it the water goes through faster, thus weaker coffee. 2 solutions, 1- use more coffee and 2- get another coffee pot [Not a Bunn], I have a Cuisinart [$ 79] that makeis the greatest coffee.
With no coffee grinds in place:
Add about a tablespoon of vinegar to the resevoir and fill the rest of the way with water. Run the water through the machine. Repeat once. Then run a cycle of just water, still no coffee.
Should be clean now.
DeLongi are good.
You can try an Italian home machineta/Cafiteria.
The result is high quality, the price is affordable, and it is a good and cheap start to the barista world
Find this espresso machine as it has a 1-year limited warranty, 3 way select knob allows for separate, brewing and frothing, removable drip tray for easy cleaning, steam pressure brewing and measuring scoop and tool included. And the best thing is that get it with some great deals.
Find it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-ECM20-Steam-Espresso/dp/B0002L34KK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286296848&sr=1-1&tag=khwkme-20
Pick me it it helps.
I would suggest buying it whole bean (un-ground) and buying a cheap bean grinder, that way you can control the grind, experiment. If you are buying it at a Starbucks, ask them to grind it for “drip” works fine in a press, you don’t want an espresso grind.
Of the two I’m leaning towards Bunn. However I’m more of a MoccaMaster fan. They win all tests here in Norway at least. A bit pricey however.
Also remember when you brew, to use cold water and ca. 6.5 g of coffee/dl of water.
Bunn brand is better. BUNN NHBX-B Contemporary 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer is most popular coffee maker http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FFQ4TG?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000FFQ4TG
Well, we go with the french press. It is a clean taste and easy to make…
Pretty much any coffee press will work. The quality is all about the same. More important is the quality of coffee and water (use filtered water, it makes a difference). Enjoy your coffee journey!
I have seven ways to make coffee; here are a couple you might consider for easy, cheap, and delicious:
Rich, strong, cheap espresso (with crema):
http://coffeegeek.com/reviews/vacpots/bialettibrikka
Only needs a stove or hot plate
Rich, strong, cheap coffee:
http://coffeegeek.com/reviews/vacpots/bodumchambord/KingTermite/5419
Only needs boiled water
Mild and delicious coffee:
http://coffeegeek.com/reviews/drip/chemex_drip_device/eneedham/861
Like the press pot, you only need boiled water
I believe technology isn’t good for coffee (except espresso machines where hand pulling is rarely consistent) that’s why I do it the old-fashioned way. Besides, except for breaking glass or buying filters, there’s 0 maintenance beyond cleaning.
As to coffee, fresh roasted and especially fresh ground makes a huge difference in taste. I actually roast my own to get exactly the flavor I want.
French press.
try bringing it to a specialist. or to the store where you bought it.
if still nothing happens replace it with a new one.
hope this link can help you with your concern.
The Bunn coffee makers work in quite a unique way and they make very good coffee. The problem is that since your mother is used to the good coffee flavor, she will likely to be disappointed by coffee from a cheaper coffee maker.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5275353_choose-right-coffee-maker.html
Here’s a run down on different makers. Hope it helps.
A typical American home only has single phase 120/240V. The two hot legs are technically one phase, each 180 degrees from the other. Those that call it two phase are incorrect in calling it that. Two-Phase current is actually 90 degrees out of phase, Three phase 120 degrees.
That all said, a heating appliance can usually readily work on American household 240V. The only issue would be the appliance would need to be designed such to safely operate off of a supply where either leg is not at earth potential.
At we work we drink Ricoffy and at home we drink Nescafe Classic.
I’m not much of a connoisseur of coffees and hardly notice the difference, just keeps the wife happy….
I am in love with Nescafe.
I can’t complete my day without one cup…. or two…. or three…. well… maybe four…..
lol
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i love “boerekoffie” but i don’t get the time to make a fresh pot everyday. at work it is ricoffy and at home either jacobs or nescafe classic
I prefer Koffie huis instant coffee, Nescafe is too expensive for me.
Coffee is only worth drinking if it gives you a kick – Yeah at work Nescafe Classic (took me years to get into the company budget) -
At home nothing less than an Espresso – my favourite being SEGAFREDO – man alive that stuff gives you a kick…
After a meal there is nothing better than an Espresso with a shot of GRAPPA in it (preferably JULIANA) – settles the stomach and takes the edge off the Coffee….
I.e. the Italians definitely lead the way when it comes to Coffee (Germans close second)
I’m more of a tea person, but on the odd occasion I drink a cup of coffee, I prefer it to be Ciro.
When I was a kid there used to be Ellis Brown Coffee.It sure had an aroma.
In order of prefference – and price!
Instant Coffees:
Ricoffy – but not at the coast – soft water makes it taste sour.
Nescafe Classic
Jacobs Kronung
Real Coffee:
I try different types in my plunger-pot – prefer Jacobs & House of Coffees varieties
Instant coffee – Definately Ricoffy
Percolated – House of Coffees – Jamaican Blend (I try to avoid drinking it at night as I struggle to sleep after a cup or two)
I’m not really a coffee drinker but Nescafe’ Classic is good.
Being a tea drinker I only have Jacobs Kronung and Eduscho Cafe a la Carte in the house….
I’m not a coffee drinker, which in Rome equates to having the black plague or something similar.
After being offered and declining coffee for the 2nd time, It’s usually presumed that I want decaf…..?!
Not drinking coffee in Italy is like drinking non alcoholic beer at a braai in the Free State.
My wife enjoys her cappuccinos. Over here they can make them that the teaspoon stands vertical in the little cup.
They do look stunning! However Le Cafetiere have some on the market that are equally superb. Get yourself down to John Lewis as they’ve got some really fashionable and functional ones in at the moment. They’ve also got gift sets for Christmas which look fantastic! I’d be pleased if I found one of them in my stocking on Christmas morning! If your mum likes strong coffee would buying her an espresso maker solve the problem?
Bodum is one of the better of your choices, have you tried Google check out- they might ship to Canada and they do offer serveral bodum models.
I bought mine at Benix, and most retailer like Sears, The Bay and Zeller sell them, Second Cup and Timothys here in Toronto, even barnes and Castle stores, check out the The Shopping Channels webstie I will give you the link.
As for coffee, I have a 6 cup Bodum and use a self ground, not to fine as you will have a muddy residue in the bottom of your cup, I ama former chef and worked all over the world, so before ordering off of Amazon, they do have a canadian division, check out the websites for the major retailers here. I know that Walmart sell them, and ships to other areas.
I’ve done the vinegar method. It worked for me. There wasn’t any left over flavor or anything.
The de-lime thing is about cleaning out the spout where the water comes out over the coffee grounds. That sprayer thing unscrews and you can clean under there but you have to empty the pot first.
Vinegar is useful. Use white vinegar, NOT APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. After it’s run thru the coffeemaker, dump the pots and run water only thru the coffeemaker again. The vinegar will get flushed just fine.
“CLR”. calcium lime and rust remover that is what you are looking for
yea half vinager and half water should do the trick
Yes, vinagar, but then run clear water through also, unless you like the taste of vinagar! For the glass pots..lemon, salt and ice swished around, is the old waitress’s trick. Yum, good coffee on a early Friday morning.
Run vinegar through it a couple of times. Then run just plain water through it to rinse. I use filtered water from a Brita water filter now and mine hardly ever clogs up anymore.
turn it on & let it brew itself out
You can make a smaller amount, but the design of auto drip coffee makers doesn’t allow the best results from anything but a full pot.
If you want great coffee that you can vary how much you want, try a french press. I have a 12-cup Bodum & quite often I’ll put half the coffee & water in & just lower the plunger to the level of the coffee.
sure. i think thats supposed to clean it. but it shouldnt hurt it….just rinse it really good before u make coffee again so that it wont have a vinegar aftertaste.
Yes, I have done this. Works well and least expensive.
yes
yes you can,pour in the vinegar then let a little of it run through,next turn it off and let it set (preferably over night) then finish running through,make sure to run several pots of water through system to get all the vinegar taste out of system,cleans like a charm and will make coffee maker last longer.
yes you can just make sure once all the vinegar has been dropped into the glass carafe, put clean water and let that go through to the carafe as well just to get all the vinegar taste out of the coffee maker. Once thing I do to clean the glass carafe is put a little vinegar with some baking soda in it, let it bubble up and then wipe clean, it cleans the glass awesome.
If it cracks when you clean it with cold water. Don’t worry about that, it the cooling process!
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