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What is the purpose of the crimp on a moka funnel?

Spurred by this recent moka question... The funnel on my moka pot has a "crimp" -- a little ring-shaped indentation -- around the middle, similar to this one from Bialetti: What is the purpose of this crimp? It is indented toward the middle of the…
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Moka pot induction heater

I was wondering whether there was such a thing as a small induction heater/hob for moka pots? I have a small moka pot which I loath using on my electric hob. I think it is a waste of energy given that the smallest hot plate is significantly larger…
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Which ginseng caffee should I order to get the experience of "Caffe al Ginseng" in Milano?

I visited Milano previous summer, I ordered "Caffe al Ginseng" in several places and I enjoyed a lot this coffee. Now I would like to order this kind of coffee on-line, but the shipping is quite expensive from Italy and there are too many…
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Will I develop a caffeine dependency by skipping 2 days?

A couple of months a ago I broke my daily caffeine habit because I disliked waking up every morning already "needing" caffeine. But, I LOVE coffee and I LOVE the buzz caffeine provides. So, for the past couple of weeks I have remained disciplined in…
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Changing Coffee makes me change grinder level

I have a Gaggia Classic with Grinder Rancilio Rocky. Last week, I changed coffee in my grinder, and now, coffee flow is very low. I had to change 3 level of grinder for my new coffee... Why Grinder level is coffee bean dependent?
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Keurig Coffee Maker gets clogged and slow

Recently my family passed down the first Keurig we ever got. I'm pretty sure it's the first one. Here's a pic I found from the great Google. Anyways, I have been using it to fill my travelers mug before i go to work and it has been taking a long…
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Is this coffee Kombucha?

About three weeks ago, I brewed iced coffee in a clean jar; I didn't drink all of it and left it in the refrigerator. About 1/2 the jar was filled, I then traveled and when I came back, I found in the bottom of the jar something sticky like…
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Coffee and blood pressure

Several times one hears that drinking too much coffee produces an increase in blood pressure, that may be dangerous with people with cardiovascular diseases. Is it caffeine the only chemical to blame for this? I wonder this because Tea and Mate (and…
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Can coffee pods be recycled?

There are now a variety of systems using single-serving coffee pods or capsules. But what happens to the capsules after they are used? What are these capsules actually made of? How much of the materials can be usefully recovered for recycling? How…
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Is there a "standard" ratio of espresso to milk in a latte?

If I order a caffè latte from a coffee shop, will it always be the same strength? As in the same ratio of espresso to milk? For example, I think I heard that Starbucks UK use more espresso than is normal, though I can't remember if that's compared…
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What happens to Colombian beans that do not make Supremo or Extra?

I'm learning about Colombian coffee and its national grading standards of Supremo (highest) and Extra (second highest). Does anyone know what percentage of all beans produced falls into those two categories? What happens to the beans that don't make…
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Reusing paper filter by placing metallic net filter in it

First, what I do; then, the question. I tend to brew coffee one cup at a time. To avoid waste, I only brew as much as I need, so I usually drink it all. In order to further reduce waste, I have tried metallic net filters instead of paper filters,…
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Difference between Brew and Keep Warm?

I'm wondering about the difference between brew mode and keep warm mode in drip coffee makers. After my Black and Decker 2020B finishes brewing, it keeps the heating element warm for 2 hours. Is that different than if it had simply continued to brew…
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How can I make my coffee taste stronger using a french press or gold filter?

I like drinking my own coffee at work, as it's cheaper and more convienient than buying espresso. However, recently I've been finding myself wanting a more long-black like espresso coffee. How can I achieve this using either a french press/plunger…
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Light-colored matter clinging to roasted coffee beans

On a recent shopping trip I bought some locally roasted beans from Rwanda, which were labelled "Karenge". The aroma is delicious, but on opening the bag I immediately noticed light-colored matter clinging to the clefts of the roasted beans (click…
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