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When making a long black, how long should hot water cool before adding espresso before combining?

A long black is made by pouring espresso into hot water-- effectively the reverse of an americano. Is there an ideal amount of time, or an ideal temperature, at which the hot water should be allowed to cool to avoid burning the espresso during the…
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Why does the gas from degassing ground coffee smell bad?

I have a jar with ground coffee stored in a cupboard. Every time I open that cupboard a specific smell gets out, one that can surely be associated with coffee but that is not the same one that you can smell when opening the jar. That smell is…
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Certain Types of Coffee Machines Use Certain Filters?

I was on this website which states that there are four main types of coffee makers: Drip Coffee Espresso French Press Single Cup I'm wondering that they might have to use different types of filters. The types of filter might vary on the coffee…
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What is the correct way to eat biscotti with coffee?

Most coffee shops sell biscotti to have with your coffee. I've always wondered, is there a 'correct' way of consuming them together? Are biscotti ideally consumed with a certain preparation of coffee (e.g. a capuccino but not a latte)? Should I be…
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How can I use any pod in a Keurig 2.0?

I have a Keurig 2.0 machine, that won't accept anything but authorised coffee pods. I've read that this 'feature' can be bypassed. How do I go about using my own coffee pods with this machine?
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What is the difference in methods between a pour over and a drip coffee?

My husband likes pour overs more than a drip coffee and i am wondering what are the differences in flavor profile and the differences in methods of how they are made. Could one potentially taste the differences if they were blindfolded?
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Does pouring hot espresso over ice "shock" it, or is that a myth?

I recently got an espresso maker and now tend to make iced lattes every morning. I make the espresso, pour it into a glass with ice, and then add milk. A friend came to stay with me recently and wanted an iced latte as well. When I told her how I…
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Decipher Lavazza roast/batch code

Can anyone help deciphering Lavazza coffee roasting / batch codes on ground coffee? The bag on the left was great. The one on the right is bad enough I will return the several I bought. Both were bought from the same store, but 3 months apart. The…
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Is black coffee a solution, a colloid or a suspension?

I've only gotten answers about normal coffee, like with milk in it. There is nothing about black coffee so could you help me? Is it a solution, colloid, or suspension?
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Espresso: How much can coffee choice affect the porosity of the coffee puck?

So this has happened to me: I bought a pack of pretty well-looking coffee, using the same approach as for other coffee beans (even the ones from the same "brand") I prepared an espresso, and (to my surprise) got a coffee puck so unbelievably porous…
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Bad smelling coffee beans

I recently purchased a bag of medium roasted coffee beans that is from a popular coffee chain to try to start grinding my own coffee. However, I've found that these beans smell a lot like dirt or even manure with some sort of nauseating nutty smell.…
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Is there a way to prevent acid reflux and gastritis while benefiting from cafeine?

I've read that Caffeine has some properties that relax the stomach sphincter and may lead to acid reflux which causes heartburn and other stomach problems. Is there a way to enjoy coffee and other caffeinated beverages without removing caffeine but…
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What is this scum in my coffee

Hello, Lately my coffee seems to have a film on the top. The picture makes it look a lot worse then it is. It is more translucent in the cup. This happens once the coffee gets cold. When its hot it looks like bubbles or just the oil from the coffee…
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Accidentially put aluminum moka pot on stove without water ... is it still usable?

I was a bit tired this morning and accidentally put my moka pot (Bialetti Brikka, aluminum) on the stove with the water still in the top (for measuring the amount), instead of pouring it into the boiler. Realized my mistake early enough, no burnt…
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How to make perfect coffee espresso?

what is the exact measurement of coffee ground for espresso, I bought a new machine, I don't use coffee pods just coffee grounds.
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