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An automated machine used to brew coffee such as drip coffee-makers, espresso machines, or pod-based machines.

Equipment for brewing coffee, such as drip coffee-makers, espresso machines, or pod-based machines. Perhaps can also include manual or non-electronic machines, such as pour-over, moka, French press, stovetop, percolator, etc.

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How does Caffeine-free coffee affect your body?

Is it caffeine or chlorogenic acid the ingredients of coffee stimulating the stomach? If it's chlorogenic acid, do you have coffee without chlorogenic acid? Or how to choose coffee with less chlorogenic acid? In short, love the taste of coffee, but…
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What grind to use for a Phin (Vietnamese Coffee Maker)?

I got a phin at a local vietnamese market, and I will be grinding my own beans. Should the grind be fine or coarse or somewhere in the middle?
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Good quality espresso / cappuccino maker that doesn't leak or break within 18 months of use

I have been buying de Longhi coffee machines for a while now and they seem to be getting worse. I started on a Delonghi EC152 which was low cost and pretty reliable. Then when my 2nd one died, I tried to order a replacement but it had been…
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Why does commercially brewed coffee taste so much better?

I've been trying to figure out why coffee brewed with commercial machines taste so damn good compared to what I do at home. Whenever I'm out and about I always take note of the machines that are used in the brewing and some examples are WMF 1500S,…
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Does a plumbed, self grinding coffee machine at 300-500 USD exist?

my office is looking for a new coffee machine to replace/upgrade from a keurig. I've been given three constraints. It can be plumbed so we don't need to keep filling the water reservoir. It grinds beans as needed. It can be found new between 3-500…
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Raspberry Pi Coffee Maker

Has anyone here made their own Coffee Maker? I have a rapsberry pi and I am looking into making a coffee maker out of it. Potentially it would be a drip of some sort, but I am unsure what to do. I am looking for some inspiration and help in a…
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Is it a good idea to keep a coffeemaker if I only occasionally drink coffee?

Say just two or three cups of coffee per week. Is cleaning these a trouble?
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Capsule holder drawer stuck in Minù Caffè Latte machine

The pod drawer in my Lavazza coffee machine (model: LM600) is jammed. I tried to pull it really hard, I tried to pry it open. I even gave a few strikes in hopes whatever is keeping it shut will shift inside. All for nothing. I dismantled it…
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Poured water into Pre-ground coffee funnel – De'Longhi Magnifica S

accidentally I poured water into the duct where pre-ground coffee goes. I unplugged the machine from electricity and cleaned the inner parts according to the manual. I don't see any obvious damage, but did not try to use the machine again. Is there…
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How to get an even drip without Mr. Coffee filtration disks

I’ve been trying to figure out why our coffee has been very weak despite double the amount of grounds used compared to the old coffee maker we had. We received a new coffee maker at Christmas. Both the old and new coffee makers are Mr. coffee brand.…
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How to make lungo with Lavazza AModo mio?

We bought a new Lavazza A Modo Mio recently, and can’t seem to program it to make a larger cup. It says to hold the button down for 3 seconds and keep holding until cup is full. All it does give small shots which takes endless pressing to fill a…
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Delonghi Specialista not brewing anymore

The filter of my Delonghi Specialista coffee machine was clogged when I used it last and the machine stopped working since. The gauge went in the red when it happened and then dropped suddenly. The state of the machine: Doesn't get hot and…
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Is it safe to use a glass bodum coffee maker on a heating pad?

I have a Bonavita drip coffee maker, very similar to this one with a glass carafe. I've broken the carafe and for reasons, am having problems getting a replacement. Currently, I'm using a Chemex 8 cup, glass, pour over maker/carafe with the unit and…
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My lavazo amodo coffee pod drawer is stuck in how can i unfree it

Hi i want to know how to unstick my lavazo amodo mio pod drawer please ive tried descaling it with vinigar to no success
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My DeLonghi coffee machine is broken. I probably need a sealing ring

I have a DeLonghi coffee maker. Recently the water has been leaking past the water tank. I looked up on the internet what the possible causes could be. Here I found that then probably the sealing ring is worn or defective. Can anyone confirm this?
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