Coffee may refer to either the beverage (which has a dark, acidic flavor and is prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant), the bean of the coffee plant, or the flavor when used in other dishes. Use this tag for questions about selecting, identifying, storing, preparing, replacing or ...
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Bottling and Storing Cold-Brewed Coffee?
I'm a bit of an iced-coffee snob – I love a good, rich tasting coffee, and love the smooth flavor of cold-brewed coffee; unfortunately, the only time I have to make it is the weekends, and it lasts ...
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Lifetime of French press filter
I'm thinking about buying a French press for making coffee. I'm just not sure what is the lifetime of the filter? Can I use it for years or do I have to get a new filter from time to time?
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The best way to clean a French Press coffee maker
I have been using a French Press coffee maker for quite some time now, and I have tried a few methods for removing the spent coffee grinds from the vessel. It is always a bit of a chore to this in an ...
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Is a “cup” on a coffee maker always 6 oz? Is this a standard in the US?
Our coffee maker instructions often refer to a "cup" of coffee. These cups are whats marked on the side of the coffee maker showing how much water is in the reservoir. The instructions never define ...
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Why does coffee taste awful after reheating it in a microwave oven?
I brew my coffee with a percolator using finely ground beans and it comes out great when it is still hot. However, I have to brew at least two cups in the machine. So if I make coffee in the morning, ...
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Substitute to milk in coffee?
I'm looking for a substitute to milk in the coffee... something that will have the same effect on the coffee (tone down the bitterness of a coffee cup) put that wont turn bad after two weeks.
Here's ...
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Homemade coconut milk in coffee compared to store bought
I've been making my own homemade coconut milk recently because I don't like the list of ingredients (thickeners, emulsifiers, etc.) typically found in store-bought coconut milk.
The problem is, I ...
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Do the improvements touted by the ZPM Nocturn (PID-controlled espresso machine) sound sensible?
I have previously struggled with coffee equipment. I don't know anything about the technical side of making coffee. The ZPM Nocturn claims to have solved a number of technical issues, making better ...
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How does the addition of Chicory affect coffee?
Chicory is a common additive in Indian Coffee. A quick search in wikipedia reveals that it is usually 20-30% in coffee powder.
Can coffee be made solely out of chicory? Does the chicory root contain ...
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What factors lead to rich crema on espresso?
I love espresso, especially when it has a rich crema (the head that forms on top of a well made shot). I notice that some cafes produce this consistently while others never have more than a wisp on ...
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How to prepare smaller amount of coffee than nominal in Moka pot
I have a 6 cup Moka pot (about 250-300 ml) but I want to prepare a single cup of coffee just for myself. How should I reduce its load - reduce amount of coffee beans and amount of water or reduce only ...
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Fresh milk curdles when added to hot coffee and tea
Came in to work this morning and made a round of coffees, the same as yesterday.
To freshly washed and fully rinsed mugs, I added instant coffee, and the milk then filled with boiling water and the ...
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How do they get caffeine out in decaffeinated coffee?
Coffee beans naturally contain caffeine. At the store or in a restaurant, you can choose "decaffeinated coffee".
Is really all the caffeine gone or is there just a smaller amount?
How do they remove ...
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How can I grind coffee without a coffee grinder?
I usually buy prepackaged ground coffee for my drip coffee maker, but recently I accidentally bought a bag of whole bean coffee and threw away the receipt.
Can I salvage this bag of coffee without ...
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Can I descale/decalcify my coffee machine without a special product?
I have a capsule espresso machine. The company sells a special decalcification kit. However, I think that it only contains a citric acid and nothing more, yet it is quite expensive.
The question is ...
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Is there a standard measure for coffee grind size?
There is a lot of measurement involved in brewing coffee: the weight of the grinds, temperature of the water, etc. But as far as I can tell, there is no standardization on the size of the grinds. ...
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How long is it safe to drink coffee after brewed?
How many hours/days would you recommend to drink coffee (after brewed) and consider it safe? (For example if you don't want to waste it). What is the difference if it is refrigerated or not?
The ...
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Difference in caffeine levels between light and bold coffee?
Over the last few years I had come to believe that the roasting process for bold coffees removed caffeine from the beans resulting in a lower caffeine content than compared to a light roasted coffee. ...
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Why is my Bunn overflowing?
We recently upgraded at the office from an old and cold Mr. Coffee 12-cup at work to an old but hot Bunn coffee maker. It is a 10-cup BX-B, and appears to have no damaged parts. However, when I brew ...
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Is Turkish coffee grinding finer than Espresso grinding?
I am shopping for an electric grinder that can grind to the extremely fine grind of Turkish coffee.
But the only commercially available electric grinders I have found so far refer to Espresso coffee ...
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Why does instant coffee have less caffeine?
I had gone completely cold-turkey on caffeine for a while due to anxiety issues, and I'm slowly reintroducing caffeine to my diet. I have read in many places that freeze-dried instant coffee has less ...
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Ideal coffee grind for a French Press?
I recently picked up this Bodum "French Press" style coffee maker and so far, I'm really enjoying it for its simplicity. But I'm curious how I should be grinding my coffee.
When I bought it, I ...
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How much coffee do I need to grind per 4 cups of coffee?
If I want to make 4 cups of coffee (in the pot), which is actually 2.5 cups if I put it in a regular liquid measuring cup, how much coffee should I start with?
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Unroasted coffee beans in the pantry, several years old: roast, toss, or other use?
I just discovered a bag with about 100g of unroasted coffee beans in my pantry. I know they are at least four years old, and maybe 10 years. They've been in room temperature, dry storage the whole ...
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How often should I clean my coffeepot, and what is the preferred method?
We use a typical drip coffee maker with a thermos-type pot. Naturally I rinse the pot and filter holder every day, but how often do I need to clean it more thoroughly? I've heard that it is bad to use ...
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French Press Coffee amount [duplicate]
Okay so I have a french press, and I have been trying to figure out how much coffee I need. Here is the scenario:
It is a 15 oz press, I been reading that the general rule of thumb is 2 tbs of coffee ...
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How to improve the taste of sour coffee beans?
I was given a few packs of grain coffee. The smell was pretty nice and it was written that it's 100% arabica. That encouraged me to grind some and brew it in moka pot.
The result I got was not ...
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What is the optimal temperature for making coffee, specifically in an AeroPress?
I use an Aerobie AeroPress to make lattes. The instructions recommend a water temperature of 175° F to be used in making the espresso. Since I am making a latte I also heat milk and froth it. The ...
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Emergency Coffee via Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans?
Scenario:
I am out of coffee, both whole beans and ground. However I've got a back of chocolate covered coffee beans.
Possible solution:
Toss the choco covered beans in my grinder and then put them in ...
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What's the Ideal Coffee to Water Ratio for a French Press?
What's the ideal amount of coffee to use per cup of water in a French press?
I've looked at various online resources, which all gave me a different amount. Some call for 2 tablespoons per 6 oz of ...
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Recommendations for freshly roasted coffee beans to order? [closed]
I hope it okay to ask for suppliers on here, but while in London recently I found an online retailer who sold small quantities freshly roasted coffee beans to order, or even just green unroasted ...
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Domestic, fresh taste-alike for an Italian coffee
My wife is from Italy, and she got me hooked on this absolutely gorgeous coffee called Lavazza Qualita Oro. I love it, but unfortunately getting a fresh bag here in the United States is really hit or ...
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What can you surmise about coffee beans that have oil on them at the time of purchase?
I find myself favoring the purchase of coffee beans that have visible oil on them. My inference was that this bean had some extra flavor or awesomeness.
Am I right, are beans 'better' if they are ...
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How do I mimic trader Joe's (dark) Chocolate covered Espresso Beans?
I'm trying to mimic the thick, rich dark chocolate covered espresso beans made by Trader Joes. These sweet morsels have a thick chocolate coating that easily give in when bitten. The beans inside ...
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can a person taste the difference between coffee that has been ground 8 hours prior to brew vs 12 hours prior to brew?
I have read the other threads and understand that the fresher the bean the better. Also that the closer to brew the better. This question directly relates to the use of a morning cup that is brewed ...
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Are there visual differences between regular and decaf coffee?
I once asked a waiter at a restaurant how he managed not to mix up cups of regular and decaf coffee when bringing them to various tables. He replied that he could tell by looking at the bubbles – in ...
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Why don't we make coffee in the same way we make tea?
In tea, also there is tea powder, which we use. In coffee also, there is coffee powder. Why don't we make coffee in exactly the same way we make tea?
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How can I imitate a coffee yoghurt?
I used to enjoy coffee yoghurts and eat them often... However, where I'm currently living coffee-flavored yoghurts are unavailable. I've tried to sort of make my own by adding a bit of instant coffee ...
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How to make good coffee in a Moka pot?
I have a Bialetti Moka pot, which I used to make coffee on weekends. I have had it for a few months, but recently I am starting to notice the coffee is coming out sour and bitter. I am guessing I am ...
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What does the “bold” setting on my Cuisinart coffee maker do?
I recently bought a Cuisinart coffee maker.
It has a button to switch between "regular" and "bold" when brewing. I have no idea what this actually does. I thought that usually bold coffee came from ...
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Are N2O and CO2 chargers interchangeable for culinary purposes?
Cream whippers seem to use N2O chargers.
Soda siphons seem to use CO2 chargers.
But both chargers appear to be physically identical. The MyPressi espresso device, which uses chargers to force water ...
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How do I prepare arabic coffee in a stone Dallah?
I purchased a lovely stone Dallah from Jordan.
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The first and obvious question is: is it safe to prepare coffee in?
However, once that question is answered, the pot certainly looks functional. ...
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What features should I look for when buying an espresso maker?
I got a $30 espresso machine a year and half ago to see if we would actually use it much. It gets used several times a week (and we haven't bought anything from Starbucks in months), and the gasket in ...
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What's the difference between latte, mocha, and all the other drinks on a coffee-house menu?
There are many different coffee-based drinks on an average coffee-house menu. But what makes them different from each other? What are the differences / distinguishing characteristics between: latte, ...
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Substituting almond milk for regular milk in coffee without bitterness
I've tasted my local coffee shop's specialty coffee in which they substitute homemade almond milk for regular milk, and it tastes creamy and smooth. No bitterness.
When I try to recreate this with ...
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Substitute instant coffee for brewed black coffee
If I need to substitute 2tbsp of instant coffee for brewed black coffee, how much should I put in/ how much of the other liquids should I take out to compensate?
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Estimating sugar & cream for a coffee service
I'm helping to organize a workshop, and we're planning on providing coffee ... but not being in the catering business (nor a coffee drinker), I really have no idea how to estimate these things.
I ...
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Why does making instant coffee in the microwave taste burnt?
First off, I did see this question about reheating the coffee in a microwave oven, but the answer merely suggested that stale coffee tastes bad irrespective of the microwave.
I make instant coffee a ...
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Why does salt prevent soy milk from curdling in hot coffee?
As many people have experienced, soy milk will often curdle in hot coffee. I've experienced this myself with both instant and fresh coffee, and with my homemade soy milk (not my favorite soy milk ...
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Are fungal toxins a significant problem in coffee, and if so, can they be avoided?
I stumbled across this blogpost which claims that coffee is awesome for our bodies but only if it doesn't have mycotoxins (toxins generated by fungi).
To quote them:
One study showed that 91.7% ...
