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Whats special about the Hario V60 filterpapers?

I'm using the Hario V60 for quite some time and I always used the V60 filterpapers which are stated to be the best for my ceramic dripper. I never thought about it, until a friend of mine ask me whats special about them and why I don't use normal…
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In home roasting, does the time spent roasting matter, or only the final temperature?

I have a Fresh Roast SR500 home roaster and have had some success roasting mostly drinkable coffee. My first attempts, following the instructions enclosed with the roaster turned out horribly, tasting both charred and grassy at the same time. …
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Storing cream in my office

I have a coffee maker in my office, but no fridge for my cream! Unfortunately, even a mini/bar fridge would be too big for my office. What other options do I have for keeping cream good for 8-10 hours? I can bring just what I'll use for the day in…
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What is white coffee?

What is white coffee? Does "white coffee" refer to the roast level of the beans, or additives to the beverage, or is it some other type of coffee bean, or a different beverage completely?
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How to (re-)calibrate an espresso machine and grinder setup?

When you're starting your shift at your coffee shop and take over the bar from another barista, the machine and grinder can be in varying states of cleanliness and calibration. How do you quickly and correctly get back to pulling good shots from…
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Is there any way to overcome cycling with a moka on an induction stove?

In my eternal quest to make a decent cup of coffee at my parents' house, with an induction stove and moka, I recently discovered an interesting problem. Having found a good heat setting for the hob (that doesn't superheat the water instantly and…
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Espresso - Dose affecting extraction time disproportionately

I have a Pasquini Livia 90 and a Baratza Vario Ceramic grinder. I'm finding that the only way to tame my extraction speed is by over dosing the basket. Specifically, by loading the basket so heavily that it pushes up against the shower screen. If…
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How does freezing affect vacuum packed coffee beans?

I recently vacuum packed 1 kg of coffee beans that were about to expire into 100 g portions. I would like to know how they will be affected by the freezing and how long they will last in the freezer.
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How can I improve this Chemex cold brew method?

I do like my cold brewed coffee but it's difficult and inconvenient for me to make and keep in work due to the time it takes to steep, shared fridge space, etc. I came across this method recently... The iced method isn’t complicated. Basically,…
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How long can I keep my carafe on the warmer?

I've heard that the heater plate of my coffee maker will give my coffee a "burnt" aftertaste. But about how long do I have after brewing? Is the effect more or less immediate, or will the effect not be noticeable for a few hours? I'm using a…
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Optimizing the office pot

I usually get to work about an hour before most of the other people in the office do and I've got the 2-3 carafe's all to myself. We're brewing a 1.9 liter pot each time, so I'm not sure how much coffee that is. It's about 8 cups, so about 8-10…
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Methods to get a better taste out of iced coffee

I have been experimenting with iced coffee lately as summer has started and I haven't really had any good results. The coffee always tastes...different then what I believe it should taste like. What factors could attribute to having good iced…
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Is there a "caffeine metabolism curve", understood by general public?

I've long been interested in how long caffeine stays in my body and what are the effects at different concentrations and times. For example, a popular site erowid has metabolism curves for most illegal drugs, along with side effects. However, it's…
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Adding creamer after boiling water vs before

Hello all I started making instant coffee for the last few months. Due to a combination of laziness and lack of a proper coffee maker. I find that I actually enjoy instant a lot. Normally the process is 2 teaspoons of coffee, add boiling water and…
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Is it possible to regrind beans?

Is it possible to regrind beans? I have about half a bag of very nice coffee in a semi-coarse grind, and I want to use a brew method (Melitta cone) that's more appropriate for a medium-coarse grind.
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