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Sealed or non-sealed immersion cold-brew
What's the difference (pros/cons) on brewing full-immersion cold-brew (resting at the refrigerator by night) hermetically sealed (closed mason jar) vs non-sealed (opened mason jar, Toddy, french-press, etc) ?
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How to judge time between cracks when roasting
I just roasted beans at home for the first time and have a question about the expected timing between cracks. I roasted 1 cup of beans in a Crate and Barrel stovetop popcorn popper on the side burner of my outdoor grill with the heat on high.
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What is this brewing equipment and how it is used?
I have encountered an old and interesting looking coffee brewing equipment on the Internet. It looks like a syphon, but as far as I see, it has an electric inlet on the right side.
Could anybody identify this device and know how it functions?
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Good quality espresso / cappuccino maker that doesn't leak or break within 18 months of use
I have been buying de Longhi coffee machines for a while now and they seem to be getting worse. I started on a Delonghi EC152 which was low cost and pretty reliable. Then when my 2nd one died, I tried to order a replacement but it had been…
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Is it common to put honey in coffee?
I heard from people in France and Bulgaria that people sometimes use honey to sweeten coffee (mostly older people).
Is it common in some cultures to use honey? Or is it just some individuals doing it?
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How to make coffee candy to eat later?
When I drink coffee with my stomach not very full, I usually don't feel very well later on. Because of this, I tried to start eating the coffee instead!
I've been trying to make some kind of coffee candy with just sugar and coffee, sometimes I try…
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Extending the Japanese Brewing Method to Espresso
I've heard about the "Japanese Brewing Method" that's been getting some exposure. I usually brew with an espresso machine, and I was wondering if the same logic applies here. Does adding ice to a cup, so the espresso hits the ice immediately, give a…
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Coffee will make you lean?
I'm 25 , Coffee lover, I always start my day with my coffee like many of you. I will have at least 3 cups of coffee a day. I am very lean but not weak. Few people of my circle and some internet articles says that coffee will make us lean even though…
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Do we know when the first cappuccino was brewed and how it acquired its name?
Is it possible to know when the first documented case of someone brewing a cappuccino coffee and how this beverage got its name?
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What/when/how do you consider coffee as organic?
Our shop joined this bazaar and we we're selling roasted beans (Brazil Santos) which we get green then roast in our shop. A customer was asking questions about the coffee beans and the only one thing I wasn't able to answer thoroughly was: "Is this…
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Why is chicory added to coffee beans while grinding?
In south India, we used to add chicory to our coffee. In the UK, I have not seen this blend of coffee anywhere. Is there a reason why South India adds chicory?
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Is there any way to preserve roasted coffee beans?
I know different people try different things to preserve roasted coffee beans, including freezing them or vacuum sealing them. But do any of these actually work? I have a very rare and expensive coffee bean that I'd like to take out once a month or…
user2730
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What is the cheapest way to use coffee beans?
I have been given two large bags of a popular brand of coffee beans, I would like to buy a machine to use them but do not want to spend a lot of money, is a standard coffee filter machine suitable please? I have heard I might need a grinder? Many…
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How to make lattes with plant milk
I have just bought a VonChef Milk Frother. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong but the following happens when I put milk into the machine up to the maximum and press go:
Hemp - it just seems to heat to a lukewarm level
Rice - it doesn't…
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Are ghost-burr grinders better than conical burrs?
I would like to know if ghost/crushing burrs produce better particle uniformity than conical burr grinders.
Ghost burrs are particularly not so popular in the US, but some notable brands are from Fuji Royal in Japan, and some steel-manufacturing…
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