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What are the side effects of drinking too much coffee?
Are there any side effects when you drink too much strong coffee? Is it dangerous?
In example, if I drink the world's most expensive Starbucks coffee (costing $55/£33) featuring 60 espresso shots at one go, would I have any side effects (which…
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Other uses for espresso machines?
I own a espresso machine and was wondering if there are any other beverages besides coffee which could be produced using it.
Of course, using the hot water tap to get hot water for tea is quite obvious. But what other things could be produced,…
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Does anyone know the history of the “washed process?”
Where did the washed process originate and how has it developed and progressed? And what are the different forms and variations it has taken over the years? I have a hunch that it began in Ethiopia and am hoping to confirm my suspicions.
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What's going on inside a Nespresso capsule?
As I understand it, a standard espresso shot is about 40 mL in volume, and a lungo/allongé is 100 mL or more. They start with the same amount of ground coffee, but the lungo is made by putting more water through the grounds. (This is assuming a…
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Is "cold brew" an oxymoron?
Dictionaries seem to agree that brewing requires hot water. I have checked definitions in the New Oxford American Dictionary, the (British) Oxford Dictionary of English, and a thesaurus.
So how about the expression we most use for getting a coffee…
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How do I effectively clean a metal Chemex filter?
I've been using a metal cone filter for a couple months: Able Brewing Kone Coffee Filter
It has worked fantastically, but gradually clogged up over time. I've washed it with warm water and dish soap multiple times to no avail. Anyone have cleaning…
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Aluminium moka pot put through dishwasher and then polished - would it alter taste?
Common perceptions on Aluminium moka pots:
They need to be kept dry as to prevent aluminium oxidation.
Some people reckon you should just rinse the pot and not clean it completely, in order to minimize aluminium taste.
Ran into a situation where…
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How acidic is Liberica compared to Arabica and Robusta?
Today, during a discussion on acidity I realized that I could compare the acidity of the two main species. It's common knowledge that Robusta beans are generally more acidic than Arabica beans. But, what about Liberica?
And maybe a follow up…
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What are some strategies for handling the transition between different-aged beans in a coffee shop Espresso grinder?
Suppose my grinder's hopper contains beans roasted 14 days ago, and the hopper is almost empty; suppose further that I have a full bag of 5-day-old beans, ready to go.
If the new beans are added to the hopper on top of the old beans, then there will…
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Is it okay to compost used grounds?
Given that coffee evolved caffeine as a way of poisoning predators, are (caffeinated) used grounds suitable for composting? Apparently caffeine deters some bacteria and funghi which could affect the way it breaks down into compost?
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Coffee and milk for the lactose intolerant
I am lactose intolerant. How can I prepare a good cup of coffee with milk? I don't like the taste of black coffee. I usually use soy-milk, but it is nowhere near original milk in taste.
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Roughly how much caffeine am I ingesting when I eat chocolate coffee beans?
I love a bag of chocolate coated coffee beans, but I do tend to eat them much like any other sweets (read: in large quantities with little to no restraint). Whole bags within arms' reach will vanish. Am I ingesting a dangerous amount of caffeine?…
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How long should I stir French press before "pressing"?
What are the pros/cons and effects of stirring, either "too much" or "too short", in a French press? My rule of thumb for steeping is to let the coffee cool down to a drinkable temperature, then serve immediately.
I was going with the thinking that…
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How to create green coffee?
On the weekend, I've visited the vienna coffee festival. I've tasted "green coffee" there. Its taste and look was similar to green tea.
Is it a tea, created from the leaves of the coffee?
I tried to search it on google, but I've found "green coffee…
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Portafilter difficult to turn
I have a Saeco espresso machine. When I place the portafilter into the machine, it is very difficult to turn and lock. Do you have any suggestions?
Penny