How long should coffee take to brew?

The best brew time for coffee is typically about 4 minutes

QUESTION:

Why does my coffee pot take so long to brew? I am talking like 20 minutes....The pot gets cleaned to remove hard water etc..

ANSWER:

That is way, way too long. Any kind of coffee maker should get the job done in about three or four minutes.

This will depend, of course, on the type of coffee maker you use. Some of the single serve brewers have been designed to brew coffee faster.

If your coffee is being brewed for longer than 4 or 5 minutes, you'll get a very bitter and unpleasant taste.

If you have cleaned your coffee pot regularly, and there is nothing else obviously wrong, I suggest you get a new brewer.

A decent coffee maker doesn't cost a great deal, and at least you'll be getting a decent cup of coffee from it.

If you're interested, we have a page on coffee makers that cost less than $50....

Nick