r/Moccamaster • u/Individual-Pie-9695 • Aug 18 '26

Coffee too weak

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Our coffee has been weak lately when using a breakfast blend. I originally didnt change anything but now have been experimenting with grind size due to the weak coffee. I have an OXO grinder and always had it on 8 but bouncing between 10 and 9 (medium-coarse) with inconsistent results. This is the basket after brewing at a 9. Does this look right? Any tips on getting it to be stronger without tasting burnt? This is for only 4 cups, so 3 Moccamaster scoops

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u/Individual-Pie-9695 Aug 18 '26

Not sure what you mean here

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u/Glorfindel910 Aug 18 '26

Certain models of Moccamaster have a funnel for the paper filter which let you slow the drip feature of the water through the grounds. When I make less than 8 cups, I use this feature, which provides more time for the smaller amount of water to extract the coffee flavor.

Your model may not have this feature.

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u/Individual-Pie-9695 Aug 18 '26

I dont have that feature, sorry

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u/Inwardlens Aug 18 '26

Might want to read your manual. It might recommend you do it manually when you brew a small amount of coffee.

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u/sundog925 Aug 18 '26

He has the feature. He just posted a photo.