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Is stale coffee less healthy for you than fresh coffee?

I recently read an article on chemistry of grinding coffee beans and it suggests stale coffee might be less healthy than freshly-roasted coffee, in terms of micronutrient and antioxidant loss over time after roasting. The argument makes sense but I…
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What coffee and roast are best for tiramisu?

Tiramisu is a famous Italian desert made of, among others, mascarpone and coffee. As an Italian desert, I believe that an Italian roast of some blend is best to match the rich mascarpone and alcohol tastes. Is there a "standard" roast or blend…
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How can I maximize the time the "high" lasts?

I know it's individual, but in general (or at least, in average): What are the main factors in how long does a coffee's "high" last? Can I deliberately make it last more than an hour? More than 3? I would prefer to actually drink as less as…
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Purpose of Hole in Moka Funnel

I recently switched from a Bialetti Moka Express 3-cup stovetop espresso maker to a Cloer 5928 espresso maker. It has an integrated heating unit, just like an electric kettle, so making a coffee is now much more energy-efficient. The coffee from the…
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Why is coffee comforting

I find drinking coffee relaxes me. Given that caffeine is a stimulant, I would expect it to do the opposite. Why? is it psychological? does it have something to do with it being a hot beverage? is it an effect of the caffeine?
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How much caffeine is lost after 24 hours?

Suppose I brew a 16 oz cup of coffee, take just one generous sip (one ounce), and then put the rest in the fridge. Just how "stale" is my coffee, when I revisit it 24 hours later?
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How many cups of coffee is it safe to consume per day?

This question is in two parts: How many cups of coffee can one safely consume each day before first experiencing side-effects? and How many cups can one consume before it's considered harmful to one's health? This is assuming a generally healthy…
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Steam-Powered Espresso Machine: Crema?

Hi there fellow coffee lovers! So, I recently decided to purchase my first ever espresso machine (well, kind of)! Its a steam espresso machine made my Mr. Coffee®. I know its a beginner machine, so I plan on upgrading to a pump machine in the…
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What factors determine coffee bean size?

I bought a bag of Guatemala/Colombia/Ethiopia blend after having single origin Peru beans (all Arabica), and was struck by the difference in bean size: Peruvian beans were almost twice larger than the beans in the blend. Now I'm wondering whether…
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Can I get rid of this wood fiber taste?

The first thing I taste when I make coffee is a wood fiber taste. By the second sip, its gone and the coffee tastes tolerable. I buy a Costa Rican Arabica roast from BJ's. I buy several pounds and stick it in the freezer. I grind before brewing.…
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Where can I get Koiwai coffee milk delivered to Europe?

Since I went to Japan on holidays I've been craving the coffee milk that I've had over there, but I haven't been able to get it at home. No local asian stores stock it and I haven't been able to find any online stores (although admittedly I have…
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Of the various methods of decaffeinating coffee, which is the safest?

There are various methods of decaffeinating coffee beans: Swiss Water method1 Co2 Process1 Roselius Proccess2 Direct Method3 Indirect Method4 Triglyceride process5 Of these various methods, are any of them (potentially) harmful to humans? Be it…
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To what extent have C. arabica beans been replaced by rust-resistant cultivars?

There have been articles in the news about coffee rust affecting coffee crops in many places. After reading this article it dawned on me that not only is C.liberica (resistant to rust) being exported in large quantities from some places…
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Using an areo press with Maxwell house?

Can I use an AeroPress to brew Maxwell House? It seems like most people around here drink fancy coffee but they don't sell it where I'm from. I asked the lady at the grocery store if she had Sumatran beans and she gave me a funny look. I searched,…
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What molds grow in brewed coffee?

This question is not about molds that affect coffee plants. I am asking about molds that grow in coffee that has been sitting for a few days or more. I did not find any scientific articles on point so I have begun to try to answer the question by…
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