“Why do you have to open the lid to the brew basket to get it to bloom? Does that just interrupt the brew cycle until you close it? (Bella Pro Series - 8 cup pourover coffee maker)”
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You open the lid to stop the flow of hot water, this is to bloom the coffee beans for few seconds, then after bloomed, you can continue the flow of hot water to finish the brewing process. This is like if you do french press, you pour a little bit of water to bloom the coffee on the frence press container and then pour the desired water for your coffee.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This question was posed to ask an answer from a previous poster. Answer: You don't. Opening the lid has ZERO to do with brewing coffee or "blooming" with this coffee maker. I have to wonder if this comment was something to do with a Bunn coffee maker that begins the brew process by closing the lid to the water reservoir.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.One only has to let the coffee maker do all the work, not sure about this issue or question.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Opening the lid does not turn off the brewing, there is not a switch connected to it. You would have to press the power button if you want to stop brewing. The 'bloom' process is supposed to be automatic with this unit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Removing the lid does nothing more than expose the grounds to enable one to see what is happening. The brew cycle can be altered by closing the valve that allows coffee to pour from the brew basket into the carafe. Alternatively, the machine can be turned off (I have done that), or unplugged.
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