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How to order Caffe Macchiato and be sure you get one?

I think this question pertains mostly to the USA. I travel often and like to stop at local coffee shops. My beverage of choice is a Caffe Macchiato. In the US, there seems to be the issue that a "Macchiato" at Starbucks is something different from…
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Is it necessary to sort beans after roasting?

After roasting, the beans colour is usually uneven. Most of the beans have the desired roast, but some are burnt, and some have visibly lighter colours. Some people sort every single bean after every roast. It is impressive work and result, but also…
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Why does instant coffee have a poor reputation?

Among coffee drinkers instant coffee is generally considered as a last resort and many avoid it entirely, even though instant coffee is often cheaper per cup and doesn't require specialized coffee brewing equipment.
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Warm Brew Coffee?

I usually hot brew coffee as it's the most convenient method. I occasionally cold brew coffee for a less bitter coffee, which I prefer, but is a bit of a pain in the a***. I'm assuming the bitterness is caused by the breakdown of a protein in the…
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Coffee in a flask - How long can I store?

In the past I have made up to 2L of coffee using a french press and stored it in a flask that I have brought to lectures. Sometimes I will continue drinking this after 5 days, but it tastes pretty bad. Two related questions: Is it bad for my health…
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Is it good to have the "floating oil" on the surface of some coffee drinks?

Coffees prepared with some standard home machines (e.g., non-paper-filtered methods like moka, Turkish, or even some espresso machines) have something on the surface. It looks like oil from the beans. Filter-based brewing techniques like drip or…
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What is the basic differences between espresso, cappuccino, and latte?

I'm just getting into the coffee world, and I'm assaulted with words such as latte, espresso, etc. What are the basic differences between coffee preparations like espresso, cappuccino, and latte? Is the difference a matter of coffee-to-milk ratio or…
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Is there a difference between cold brewing in the fridge vs room temp?

I use a Toddy and wanted to know if there is a difference and what in cold brewing and placing it in the fridge for 20-24 Hours versus the counter at room temp (65-70 deg)?
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Why is a cup of coffee not 6 oz.?

According to Google, a cup is 8 oz. According to Wikipedia, a cup of coffee as measured on the coffee maker is only 5.07 oz. Every brand of coffee I buy shows directions for 1 tbsp. per 6 oz. So, why is a cup of coffee only 5.07 oz when nobody (that…
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How should I order an espresso to get a less sour shot?

I often find that standard espresso shots at many high-end coffeeshops to be more sour than I prefer. I tend to order straight espresso, or Americanos with only a little water, or maybe a macchiatto, so there's not much fat to cut the tartness. What…
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How do I use this Indian coffee maker?

A friend gave me an Indian coffee maker, which looks like this: It did not come with instructions - how do I use it?
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Should I grind my coffee beans at home, or en masse in the coffee shop?

I bought a pack of New Orleans' PJ's whole bean coffee. It is a bit old, about a year. I am flexible type though, I'll drink it. The problem is my indecision about whether to grind it piecemeal or just all at once. I have a cuisinart machine that…
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What is wrong if my espresso pours out slowly but the first drops shoot out?

I've recently bought my first espresso machine (a Rancilio Silvia). I'm now trying to dial it in, but don't know how to interpret the result: My shot is not too fast (it does not splash out of the machine). It also takes about 5 seconds until coffee…
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Does anyone have experience with this brewing method?

The question here is about the following primitive method for making coffee. Having used this method for many years now I think it gives consistently good coffee, comparable to that from a good espresso machine but without the need for machinery or…
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Why must the milk be frothed?

Nearly every coffee machine has the milk go through this device which not only heats it up but causes it to froth up. Why is this important for a coffee? What's wrong with just heated milk?
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