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Getting large volume lattes

So, I'm usually a pourover-coffee drinker, and I know a little bit more about that side of the spectrum … but lately (somewhat to my own shame) I've gotten into Starbucks lattes. Like, ‘more than one a day,’ into. I've got an old Nespresso machine…
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How to weaken effects of caffeine after consumption

Yesterday I had a way too big, way too strong cup of 100% Robusta. I had never tried pure Robusta before, so I had no idea what I was getting into. I experienced strong caffeine effects 6+ hours after consumption, and had mildly shaking hands + felt…
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Is soap/water enough to get safely clean coffee mold from my mug?

Typical lazy guy problem - I didn't clean my ceramic cup after using it and haven't used the cup in about 3 weeks. It's been sitting on a shelf in my office. I noticed today it had some little mold bumps at the bottom (must've just been a thin film…
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Avoid clumps in finely ground coffee

I am currently using a Baratza Encore grinder with my Saeco Aroma espresso machine. I know that neither of these are very high quality products, but I really don't have the budget to upgrade. The Encore is able to grind sufficiently fine and I…
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How can I get a more even grind with a rotary grinder?

In general, I prefer burr grinders for grinding coffee beans, but sometimes I have to use a rotary grinder. I'd like to understand how to best use the rotary grinder for grinding coffee beans. I find burr grinders generally produce a superior result…
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Is it safe to consume roasted rice as a substitute for coffee beans?

In the Philippines some people roasted their rice to make a substitute for coffee, this rice is uncooked rice. But I doubt if it is safe?
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Is there a difference between a manual and an automatic grinder?

Is there any notifiable difference between coffee beans grinder by an automatic grinder or a manual grinder like a hand-crank? I see many people to swear on their manual grinder (me too) but I'm curious if there may be some difference. In many…
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What is this tamper/filter thing that came with my moka pot for?

I recently bought a new moka pot similar to this one: It has a base, funnel, top and a little extra bit that seems to just fit inside the funnel. What is it for?
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What purpose have those grooves inside the dripper?

I'm using the V60 dripper from Hario and was curious about the grooves inside the dripper. I think that they are present to slow down the water running through the filter and let the water pass as much as coffee powder as possible, but I'm not…
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Is there a way to get Caffe d'orzo in North America?

I know it's not really coffee, but I fell in love with "Caffe d'orzo" on a trip to Italy. I seems to be ground, roasted barley run through an espresso machine. The shots don't taste quite like espresso, but grassier, milder, and less oily than…
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Is my new Baratza Virtuoso producing too many fines?

I just received a new Baratza Virtuoso - the first automatic coffee grinder I've ever owned. Every single review I've read said it's exceptional grinder, and produces very few fines, which I understand are detrimental to the quality of the coffee…
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Does using two paper filters in a drip machine strengthen flavour?

From time to time, I find myself somewhere, where I have to make coffee using a drip machine. Often it is one that takes flat-bottom, paper filters. When I am in this situation, I am usually working with a weak coffee. To strengthen the taste of the…
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How does distilled water or water filtered by reverse osmosis affect the taste of coffee?

I've heard some people say not to use distilled water in pour over coffee because the lack of minerals will negatively affect the taste. Is there any evidence for this? How specifically does it affect the flavor and does the same apply to water…
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Beans for Qatar-type coffee?

I have seen coffee prepared as in Qatar: It was mixed with cardamon, and had a light brown colour. The taste was excellent. I was told that the coffee beans were roasted only very little. Which kind of coffee beans are typically used for this coffee…
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Will using teabags in a Keurig cause problems?

Am I at risk of damaging my Keurig machine if I place an ordinary black tea bag inside instead of a K-Cup?
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