Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evoloving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Idk, I just broke up with my Keurig and those single k cups. Couldn’t take it anymore. The cost mainly. I do not have an answer, sorry. I just want to say-I bought a single cup loose coffee maker for $39.99 and it’s awesome. But the Keurigs I’ve had have broken almost exactly when their warranty was up and it seemed like I was descaling constantly even with distilled. It’s a scam, I think.
Anyway, good luck.
Let's see what AI says:
It's interesting that you've noticed the same temperature and time for both the GROUND and CAPSULE modes on your coffee maker. Generally, different modes on coffee makers, especially those with options for ground coffee and capsules, are designed to adjust the brewing process to accommodate the specific characteristics of each type of coffee. While I don't have specific information about your exact coffee maker model, I can provide some general insights into the differences that might be present between these modes:
Flow Rate and Pressure: Different coffee grounds and capsules can have varying degrees of density, grind size, and composition. This can affect how water flows through them and the resistance the coffee maker encounters during brewing. Different modes might adjust the flow rate and pressure to optimize extraction for ground coffee versus capsules.
Water Distribution: Coffee capsules and ground coffee can have different water distribution needs. The coffee maker might use different pulsing patterns or water dispersion methods to ensure even saturation and extraction. This could be especially relevant if ground coffee tends to compact differently than capsules.
Temperature Stability: While you mentioned that you observed the same temperature in both modes, some coffee makers might use temperature profiles that differ between modes to accommodate the potential differences in heat retention between ground coffee and capsules.
Pre-Infusion: Pre-infusion involves wetting the coffee grounds with a small amount of water before the main brewing process begins. This can help degas the coffee and lead to more even extraction. Different modes might adjust the duration or intensity of pre-infusion based on the type of coffee being used.
Brewing Time: The time it takes to brew coffee can vary depending on the characteristics of the coffee and the brewing method being used. The coffee maker might have a consistent brewing time for both modes, but the internal mechanisms might be adjusting the flow rate and pressure within that time frame.
Programmed Settings: Sometimes coffee makers offer customizable settings for different brew modes, but these settings might not always be well-documented. It's possible that there are differences in the programmed settings for each mode that aren't immediately apparent.
If you've tested both modes and found no discernible difference in terms of taste or appearance of the brewed coffee, it's possible that the differences in the modes might be more subtle or that the coffee maker isn't functioning as intended. If you're concerned about its performance, you might consider reaching out to the manufacturer's customer support for more information about the specific differences between the modes on your coffee maker.
anything but doomed :D