“I love the idea of the machine but have a hard time getting it to brew good coffee. No matter the setting the coffee comes out weak with a watery finish to it. Does anyone else have this issue?”
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I bought this machine two weeks ago. From my limited experience I will try to answer your question. In a nutshell, no. The coffee is not weak at all. More than likely, it is probably the coffee beans you are using. Are you grinding your beans, or using preground? If grinding, try changing the grind texture to a little more course. This helps extract more flavor during bloom time. In addition, if the coffee is old it will not produce a quality product. Also, Aribica and Robusta beans make a difference. Look to see what you are using. In my experience, Aribica has a much stronger coffee flavor, Robusta produce a weak cereal flavor. If the beans are older than 2 weeks since roasting, you are losing flavor/quality. Preground is worse. Also, this machine offers a setting for strong. I prefer a strong, black brew with no sugar or cream. I am somewhat of a purist. With that said, the GOLD setting produces delicious coffee. I grind my beans each morning, fresh just prior to brewing. If you are looking for a great conical burr grinder, I bought the the Breville Smart Grinder Pro on Bestbuy.com. It is the perfect accompaniment to this bewer. Again, I have not owned this machine for an extended period, but my assumption would be the quality of the beans being introduced are causing your frustration.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.What are you using for coffee grounds, are you grinding it yourself or getting preground. You must follow the chart they gave you for the measurement to the water measurement on the unit. The measurement is not US measurements as we think.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.At first no, the coffee was fabulous. Strong and fresh. But, after about a month or less I am now having the same issue as you. Coffee is weak and has a water taste. Very disappointed. Going to try to return the unit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Bring the machine back. It must be defective. We are a family that loves strong brews and our coffee comes out plenty strong enough on the gold setting. I have been using less coffee to brew since buying this machine.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Cannot get good flavor out of this machine
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