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Does longer brewing time with hot water negatively effect flavor?

I've been reading the answers to related questions, but I'm still confused about the variable of the length of brewing time. I've heard that when using a Moka pot, one should turn off the flame immediately upon hearing the very first gurgle sound…
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Cold brewing at varying temperatures - How does steeping temperature affect extraction?

I've always cold brewed at ambient temperatures (typically in the 68-74F range). I've recently been speaking with people who say that they only cold brew at refrigerated temperatures, stating that it enhances the flavor and smoothness of their final…
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How to get rid of coffee addiction?

I drink 5-8-10 cups of coffee a day prepared on automatic coffee machine. My problem is that I don't have a stimulating effect from coffee. So I usually feel if I must drink coffee or I feel tired If I don't. I have tried to get rid of this…
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How much ground up coffee will be yielded from whole bean coffee?

What I mean is: If I put 1/4 cup whole bean coffee in the grinder,how much ground up coffee am I going to end up with? 1/4 cup of ground coffee? A few tablespoons? I am talking about volume (cup/ tablespoons etc) not really weight. Thanks. 18 and…
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Is coffee good to consume before sport?

I recently learned that coffee is a vaso-restrictor, which maks it a natural cure to headache, but how does that affect the body if you do some sport after drinking a few cups of coffee? I mean when you're doing sport your veins widen to allow your…
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How does a snack with a coffee slow down the caffeine's effect?

I have stumbled upon the following sentence: Have your coffee with a snack to allow a slower release of caffeine into your system. Browsing the internet I could see exactly the same claims, not only in articles, but also in comments and unanswered…
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How should I clean my burr grinder?

I have a hand-powered Hario burr grinder. I occasionally rinse out the lower chamber with hot water and a sponge as it gets quite dirty over time. Should I clean the rest of it, and if so, how? I'm assuming the burrs get dirty but I'm hesitant to…
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Coffee ground too finely - how to deal with it?

We bought a pack of coffee and had it ground on site, like many times before. The new sales girl must have misunderstood something and used a too-fine setting, finest (for espresso) instead of second finest (for my moka). Now if I use it, I get many…
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Does a percolator make "better" coffee?

I've heard from a friend that she uses a percolator instead of the "regular" brewer. I've never used or drank coffee made from a percolator, is there a difference? Does it make better coffee? This might be a subjective question, I don't know. Just…
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History of short and tall sizes

Does the short and tall sizing come from Starbucks or did Starbucks adopt it? In my understanding short and tall are generic terms, but when I left Seattle (and in Seattle when I came back) it seemed there was a stigma against the terms because they…
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What makes coffee from a coffee shop/cafe better than the coffee I make at home?

Depending on the coffee shop I go to I often find I like the coffee more than the coffee I make at home or that I have at other peoples homes. Of course cafes and shops have bigger and more fancy looking machines and often their own blends, but what…
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Why do I feel lousy, low, out of energy after the high coffee gives?

I started drinking a lot of coffee after coming to college. I became instantly energized and social after grabbing a cup or two. But then at night I became extremely dull, unsocial-able, and quite depressed and completely lack of energy and I…
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Are there any natural sweeteners that work well with coffee?

I am curious about different natural sweetener options that might mix well with coffee. I know about stevia but it gives the coffee a different flavor. Is there anything besides stevia that I'm not aware of? My apologies, I meant natural non-sugar…
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How would I approach a coffee excursion/tour in Ethiopia?

I am interested in possibly travelling to Ethiopia next spring/summer and am curious about coffee tours or excursions, what that would look like, and if anyone has done this before. Thanks!
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Why is my drip-coffee machine making watery coffee lately?

Lately, coffee from my very basic Mr. Coffee 5-cup drip brewer has been watery tasting, and I am hoping for some troubleshooting help. I recently purchased of a Cuisinart DBM-8 (a basic automatic grinder) to replace an even more basic blade grinder.…
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