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Large scale cold brewing - Mesh bag technique - What size mesh is best?
I'm looking to upscale our production of cold brew to batches with a 1000L yield, using a ratio of 1:12.5 to make a ready-to-drink coffee for bottling. Currently we run batches of ~40L through a large stainless 40-micron mesh conical filter with…
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Which books do you recommend to read for people who are interested in coffee?
I would like to ask people's advice on books or nice pieces of articles (of quality comparable to a book) to read.
I am aware that the literature is so wide and it may be classified into coffee cultivation, history, brewing, etc. I don't search for…
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Paper Filters for Basket
I'm looking for a flat bottom paper filter that fits a basket about 3" on the bottom and 2.5" high. #2 cone filters work, but are really not ideal. The basket belongs to a Cuisinart coffee maker.
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How Much Should I Spend When Investing In An At-Home Espresso Machine?
I remember discussing the merits of different espresso machines a while back at my local coffee shop with a seasoned barista. His advice was that anything priced below $1000 would produce sub-par espresso.
Is this a good rule of thumb? In other…
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What Are The Merits of Different Green Coffee Processing Methods?
I've noticed that there's a distinct lack of Q&A's on green coffee processing methods. As this is one of the earliest steps on the journey from seed to cup, I was curious:
What are the merits of different green coffee processing methods? (i.e.,…
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How can I calibrate my Hario grinder?
I have a hand-held Hario grinder, like this:
The grind is adjusted by twisting a little knob underneath the black upper part. It's very hard to know when you're twisting it how far between the two endpoints you are, since it overturns in both…
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What factors contribute to differences between coffee beans?
I heard that there are different kinds of coffee beans, which have different specialties like aroma, taste, flavor. But I don't know what causes these differences.
What are the different types of coffee beans, and what are there characteristics?…
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How to methodically pick out coffee nuances
I have been roasting coffee for years now at home. I definitely can pick out overall coffee differences (body, acidity, astringency, fruited, etc.) but when I read ratings and notes from my provider (Sweet Marias), I see very specific and distinct…
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Which decaffeination process changes the flavor of the coffee the least?
There are many decaffeination methods available:
Swiss Water method
CO2 Process
Roselius Process
Direct Method
Indirect Method
Triglyceride process
(Thanks to Mooz for providing the list I found in his related question.)
Of these various methods,…
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How does drinking coffee after a heavy meal counteract the drowsiness?
General knowledge tells you that eating a heavy meal will make you drowsy since blood is being redirected for use in the digestion.
At the same time coffee does make you more alert because of some chemical effects.
Can the chemical properties of…
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Nutrition information of roasting coffee in butter oil
I understand that some Asian coffees, like those from Vietnam and Cambodia, are roasted in butter oil. Does anybody know how much of the saturated fat and cholesterol in the butter is absorbed by the coffee and finds its way into the cup?
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Shaken, not stirred
When making coffee and espresso concoctions at home I usually prefer them shaken, not stirred. I find that it changes the mouth feel and adds a nice head to cold drinks and even some hot drinks.
Is this a common practice in the coffee world?
Would…
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Coffee Grinder vs. Spice Grinder - What's the difference?
What is the difference between a typical spice grinder and a specialized coffee grinder?
Is there something that specifically affects the quality of the coffee?
To clarify further, I am talking about the electric grinders with a blade, something…
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What is coffee silver skin?
A coffee chain states that its paper napkins are made of "coffee silver skin":
The explanation on the right says it is "coffee bean skin"---the husk.
Searching the internet about it, I can just find about silver skin in meat.
Is there more to know…
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Capresso Static Effects on Grounds
Is there any way to reduce the effects of static electricity on the grounds in a Capresso conical burr stainless steel grinder? The grounds appear to be charged and tend to stick to the plastic when emptying the container.
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