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When accounting for bloom, why is the common instruction to stir with very little water?
There is already a question on What is coffee bloom here, and one about why "blooming" the grounds is necessary over on seasoned advice. A currently unanswered question here is is blooming actually necessary in French Press, which an answer to that…
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Why are commercial coffee machines significantly more expensive than consumer machines?
I am trying to understand what causes a commercial coffee machine to be more expensive than a consumer system.
In essence, a coffee machine consists of:
Boiler, for the hot water (around 65 °C).
Temperature sensor.
Pump/motor to get the pressure…
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How long should I steep an AeroPress (inverted)?
I've been going back and forth between a French Press and an AeroPress for a few weeks now and I can't achieve a great flavor with it yet. I'm pretty sure that I just need to spend more time experimenting so I'd like to ask the community for some…
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What causes the crema in my latte to appear so charred?
My latest attempt at creating latte art (admittedly theres still room for improvement).
My question is, what is causing the crema around the milk to have such a charred look to it? It isn't immediately noticeable after adding the milk but within…
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How to prepare good coffee during an outdoor trip?
I am planning some hiking/climbing trips this year so I started looking into portable espresso machines. I found these products and also this ESPRESSO ON THE GO (this one actually got me super excited and I'm definitely getting one). No idea what…
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How long should I leave my coffee for in a cafetiere (French press)?
I'm struggling to find a good way of timing how long to let my cafetiere stand before drinking.
Is there a rule of thumb for how long I should leave it per mug? Or is there more to it than that?
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Is it necessary to allow a shot of espresso to rest before adding it to a drink?
After making a shot (or multiple shots) of espresso, there appears to be a lot of activity going on. The best I can compare it to, visually, is a pint of Guinness settling.
Is it best to allow the shot to complete this 'settling,' or is this…
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Why does coffee heal headaches in some people but causes it in others?
I know that it could be related to the effects of caffeine with blood pressure, but I don't know if there are any other side effects of caffeine itself or from the other chemical components inside a cup of coffee.
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The one-way valve, to squeeze or not to squeeze?
I buy 2-3 bags of fresh roasted beans and after a few days the bags balloon out. Should I squeeze the gases out or let the gases seep out naturally?
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What do the terms extraction and strength mean?
A number of questions use the terms extraction and strength in a broad sense like "how much stuff comes out of the coffee beans."
But "technically" speaking: What do the terms extraction and strength really mean for coffee?
Some selected questions…
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Generating Crema with a manual machine
I have a La Pavoni Pro, and noticed that I am a bit inconsistent with the crema. I have read this other post on crema and understand the freshness of the beans are the most important part, but I have noticed even with the same beans my crema is not…
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Are there any disadvantages to shade grown coffee?
Shade grown coffee seems like a great way to support sustainable agriculture in forest areas.
From the few examples I have seen these beans seem more expensive than the cheapest brands of bean but it is by no means the most expensive.
So, what are…
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How long can I store ground coffee in the fridge?
I ground some coffee beans this morning, but I'm not a major coffee drinker, how fast can I expect its flavour to degrade, and at what point would it become completely undrinkable?
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Why do barista's keep activating the doser whilst grinding coffee
I notice that some barista's keep whacking the doser on the coffee grinder when they fill the espresso holder. What's the theory behind this?
I would've thought that the fact that the coffee is being ground and falling into the holder that it is…
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What’s the best all purpose zero retention grinder for single dosing?
What is the best grinder that:
is considered all-purpose (grinds coarse enough for cold brew, French press, through to pour overs & Chemex, and fine and consistent enough for espresso using non-pressurized baskets), and;
has very low or even zero…
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