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That's the main reason why there are specific one-cup brewers.
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Originally Posted by stan4
I have not noticed a quality difference in my one vs half carafe brew, but there are settings to increase or decrease time the water spends with the grounds.
For most full-pot drip coffee makers, there is a marked difference in the quality of the brew between a one cup pot and a four cup pot. These devices have none of the additional features that brewers deliberately designed for one or two cups have. Full-pot drip coffee makers are optimized for a full pot, but have been engineered for the marketplace to deliver passable coffee along a broad range of brewing amounts, but generally no less than four cups.
The difference, though, is most notable if you're drinking high-quality coffee, black. If you're drinking very bitter coffee perhaps you're better off brewing only one cup - while the coffee will be less flavorful, it will also be less bitter. If you're drinking coffee-flavored cream, then you can brew your coffee with lukewarm water through a dirty sock and may not notice a problem.
So yes, you're correct that there is no rule about it. There is, however, an impact on the coffee that you may or may not like.
I got the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker.
One side is the regular 12 pot brewer.
The other side is a one cup brewer that takes either the k-cup or use the little basket with scoops you put in yourself.
Works for me because I just like one cup in the morning. When I have family visiting they like their coffee and so I use the 12 pot side to brew up a pot.
I like my 5 cup Kenmore coffee maker. I used to stop for coffee on the way to work almost everyday but now I would rather wake up earlier and enjoy superior tasting home brewed coffee (much cheaper too). I still do occasionally stop for coffee if I'm short on time, need an afternoon pick me up or if I just want a hot beverage on a chilly day when I'm not at home. I like 7-11's coffee and it's cheap when you bring your own travel mug. Every 7th cup is free with their app.
I have a 12 cup Mr Coffee. The water pumps out too fast and makes the filter overflow and I end up with grounds in my coffee. So, I started measuring out 3 level tablespoons of coffee and making 8 cups and I brew it...have a cup before work and let the whole pot cool while I'm at work. When I get home I set the pot in the fridge. Next morning I can just reheat. I get 3 or 4 large mugs out of that. Cheaper than Keurig.
I've tried most of the types. A percolator has the best taste to me but it's loud and messy to clean up. I used a drip through funnel type thing for years. But I got lazier and realized I am not that picky about taste. Coffee snobs will be horrified but I now use instant coffee. It's fast and easy not to mention cheap to make.
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