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Questions tagged [ground-coffee]

The result of grinding coffee beans, used to prepare the many beverages based on coffee that have been developed since long ago.

Use this tag for questions regarding any aspect or feature of ground coffee, such as storage, how fine or coarse the grinding must be performed for a certain brewing method, devices used to perform the grinding, and so on.

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Use for old grounds?

I'm aware that coffee grounds can be great for composting, but living in a large city makes that more difficult than I'd prefer. With every cup of coffee comes a bunch of soggy grounds that I normally throw away shortly after. Are there any…
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Can I use filters other than the original Hario filters on my Hario V60?

Is it possible to use other brands of coffee filters?
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Coffee is going to be extinct by 2050, some claims by 2080

This is very general question but I have read many articles stating the "extinction of coffee" but all are with very different perspectives. This is discussion question, as this question doesn't have a straight forward answer. I will like to know…
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Is it normal for coffee beans branded "Seattle Mountain" to shine?

I bought a bag of Seattle Mountain coffee beans from Costco. Not sure whether it was freshly baked in the store, but I suspect that was the case, since there was a station right beside the coffee section (although I do not really know what that…
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How to make perfect coffee espresso?

what is the exact measurement of coffee ground for espresso, I bought a new machine, I don't use coffee pods just coffee grounds.
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Does coffee stain enamel?

I would like to know if ground-coffee stains the enamel of our teeth. If so, how long and how frequent would its exposure to coffee be in order to acquire a taint or colouring? It is possible too that only additives to the coffee result in an affect…
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I made a mistake ordering ground coffee - will Expresso ground coffee work for a French Press?

Can someone tell me the difference between Expresso ground coffee and French Press ground coffee? I placed an order for this ground coffee, but only realised after arrival that I should have chosen the French Press option. I have a French Press. I…
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Will emptying used coffee grounds into the sink drain damage my pipes?

I've been using a French press and emptying the grounds into the sink afterwards The main reason for doing this is that I read somewhere that coffee grounds are a good way to deter pests like cockroaches. I figured washing the used grounds down the…
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What does wetting the coffee for 30 seconds do?

What does wetting the coffee for 30 seconds do? What will happen if I pour in all the hot water and wait for 5 minutes rather than wetting it and waiting for 30 seconds? Wet the coffee and wait for 30 seconds if you’re using fresh coffee Why…
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Does coffee taste different when it is ground at home?

Is there a difference in the taste of the coffee that I grind myself versus the ground coffee that I buy from the store? Does the size of the ground change the taste of the coffee that I brew?
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What is the reasonable size for a coffee ground particle?

I am looking at the following coffee grinders: Macap MXK conical burr grinder, Mazzer Robur conical burr grinder, and Mazzer Super Jolly flat burr grinder that supposedly produce a low particle size of the ground coffee. I came across an experiment…
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Which major coffee shop has the freshest coffee?

Is there a particular coffee shop where one may attain the freshest java ?
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Approximate age of ground coffee at the store

For an average bag of ground coffee on the shelf at a major grocery store (let's say Peet's or Starbucks, not Folgers), how many days would you guess have elapsed since: The roasted beans were ground The green beans were roasted I know there's no…
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Minimum amount of water in coffee

I have a sunbeam coffee maker. The lowest line for heating water is at 4 cups. However, I rarely drink 4 cups at home. Can I heat, say 2 cups for instance?
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How many times can I reuse coffe-grounds to make myself a coffee until it is tasteless/useless?

How many times can I reuse coffe-grounds to make myself a coffee until it is tasteless/useless or has no properties at all?
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