A:AnswerThe container to hold the coffee grounds does come out easily and can be washed out. We did find that using the wire basket allowed coffee grounds to go into the coffee so we switched to paper filters which also allows for easier cleaning of the outer basket.
A:AnswerNope, no pods. It comes with a permanent cone filter or you can use paper. It comes with a two sided scoop and if you want only one cup, it tells you how much coffee to put in and you would select: cup setting. If you are running out with a travel mug then you would select the travel mug setting. Much easier than pods!
A:AnswerI just pour in the amount of water for the cup size I'm using. Then, even if I have the setting on full carafe, it will only use the amount of water I put in there.
A:AnswerTo make the coffee "Iced Coffee", you will need to add ice but the "Iced Brew" option on the maker brews the coffee cold rather than hot. This way, you don't have to add ice to hot coffee and water down your coffee as it melts.
A:AnswerThe makers of this machine have taken cleanliness to the next level. this machine will remind you to clean it out weekly (sometimes this can be an annoyance) if you wait to long to clean it the machine will stop making coffee. Overall this machine was designed to give you the best and freshest cup of coffee time after time. I have owned many different coffee makers over the years but this machine stands out as the best and delivers the best coffee I have ever had in my home. I will continue to purchase ninja coffee bars when a replacement is needed.
A:AnswerI found the ease of this machine amazing. Considering how I approach making my morning coffee...anyone above the counter can produce good results. I fill the water well the night before, Use coffee pre- ground but kept in an air proof container until I use it, I use the non-paper filter and use the recommended scoop and measurement. The only absolute is always wash your pot and filter and the holder each day to maintain wonderful taste.
A:AnswerIt's not a K-Cup machine so to brew tea, you'd just have to run it empty to get hot water from it. I don't think brewing tea through the coffee basket would let the water seep long enough to taste good.
A:AnswerYou only add the amount you need each time. If you have add carafe worth for one cup, you will get a very strong cup of coffee, and be wired the whole day. :-)
A:AnswerIf a standard 10 cup capacity coffee brewer is 56 ounces and provides 10 5.6oz cups, then the Ninja, at 43oz, makes 7.6 cups (5.6oz each)
Size 4 filter.
