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What is the idea behind serving espresso with a lemon peel?
I've seen espresso served with a lemon peel next to it, just wanted to know if there was a specific reason for this. Theories I have:
Its flavor, specifically the oil that can be squeezed out, complements the flavor of espresso, although if this…
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What happens if you fail to clean a steam wand after frothing milk?
Our lovely La Marzocco Linea at Stack HQ is a workhorse. Lots of people making lots of drinks, many of which require the frothing of milk. We are regularly reminded to clean the steam wand to prevent damage to the machine.
But what happens to the…
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What actually happens with the ground coffee that lost its flavour?
Ground coffee looses quickly its flavour. It's especially painful for singles living in rented apartment (no coffee machine) and having only big packages in nearby groceries...
But what actually happens to that coffee? What is lost, other then…
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What's The Difference Between Paper and Long-Lasting Filters
Lots of people use lots of filters for drip- or filter-brewed coffee. Some use paper and others use these durable filters. The performance to me is the same but many people argue that. They do have their pros and cons as said this website. So paper…
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How hot should the water be for instant coffee?
Sometimes I find myself in situations where instant coffee is the only thing available. How hot should the water be when I make it? I'm in Britain, so boil water with an electric kettle. Should I pour just off the boil, or let it wait a bit to cool…
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How should I make multiple batches quickly with a moka pot?
I made three batches in a row with a moka pot (for Vietnamese coffee ice cream!) recently. I did my best to handle things with a wet rag while still hot, but it was still a bit of a pain and a bit slow. Is there anything else I can do to speed…
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What is the process for brewing egg coffee?
There was recently a question about the history of brewing coffee with eggs, but what is the actual process involved?
Are there different receipies from different cultures? If so, what are they?
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What variety of coffee berries are good for jam?
Some people make jam out of coffee fruits, and I would like to try that out. It seems difficult, as it requires getting actual fruits, and as fresh as possible---probably even harder out of the Green Belt.
What variety of coffee should I order?
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What preparation method yields the most caffeine?
I want to make the most caffeinated coffee possible. What method should I use to yield the most caffeine content per liter?
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What factors affect espresso crema?
For a given coffee and roasting method, what factors of the espresso making process affect the crema and in what way(s) do they affect it? By my own empirical evidence, I would guess that time since grinding, coarseness of the grind, and tamping…
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Milk quantity and consistency in cortado, cappuccino and latte
I am often asked whether these three drinks have the same milk quantity and/or consistency and where the difference really lies between these preparations.
I would assume that quantity is increased respectively (cortado < cappuccino < latte) but…
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Does adding salt to coffee reduce bitterness?
Although this was kind of asked in this question, it was as a side-question that wasn't really answered.
I've heard people say you should put salt in coffee to reduce bitterness. Does this actually work? If so, why?
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What does the 'strength' mean (in numbers)?
The coffee package I've bought has 'strength rating'. It's 3 out of 5.
I wonder what that 'strength' means? How it is measured? Does it relate to the caffeine amount?
The coffee package is from Germany, and from what I've seen, all coffee sorts…
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What is the difference between a long (luongo) and a short (ristretto) shot of espresso?
What is the difference between a long (luongo) and a short (ristretto) shot of espresso?
Is there a difference in grind, extraction time, amount of coffee used, temperature, volume of water?
If so, what are the differences?
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Will coffee taste different from a cup with lid (blocking the smell)?
I know that as much of our perception of flavour is down to smell as actual taste. When I get a take-out coffee with a lid, am I losing all of the smell that I would get if I drank it out of an open-topped vessel, and does this affect the taste?
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