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What are the differences in perceived quality of Robusta vs Arabica bean blends?

There are many different varieties of coffe, but cafea arabica and cafea robusta are two different species grown in my region of Colombia, robusta specifically grown for its increased resistance to disease and pests. But how are these two species…
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How can I make french press coffee taste less acidic?

Is there a trick to making coffee, particularly french press, taste less acidic?
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What is a good packaging when importing green beans to a temperate climate?

Importing green beans matters to bring great quality to the cup. But the beans travel from their native mountains in the Green Belt to various climates. What packaging is best when transporting to a temperate climate ("real seasons", a bit of…
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Is this kettle (Moka pot) intended for re-brewing coffee?

I have this kettle that looks something like this It has quite a lot of space for coffee and not so much for water (I am filling them up both to max). Is it intended for coffee to be re-brewed (water changed) or I should change beans every time?
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Roasting suggestion for Behmor 1600+ for Rwandan beans

My Behmor manual suggests profiles 1 and 2 for hard beans, 3 and 4 for soft low grown beans, and 5 for Island beans, city/city+. I've been roasting Rwandan beans on 3 and it's the best, but a little flat, and bread like. Profile 4 seems to over…
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How to prevent Bonavita 1900 TS drip-brewer from producing bitter flavored coffee?

My family bought me a Bonavita 1900 TS for Father's day. Unfortunately after burning through 3/4 of a bag of coffee, I still haven't produced a good tasting carafe of coffee. Every time, it comes out (varying levels, but still) bitter and dry. I…
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What are coffee flavorings found around the globe?

Recently I learned that in some Middle Eastern countries they add cardamom and cloves to their coffee to flavor it. Are there any other coffee flavorings found around the globe I might not have heard of?
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Typical set up/menu for farmer's market coffee stand?

What equipment is pretty typical for a coffee stand at a farmer's market? I would like to server pretty standard drinks including drips, pour overs, lattes, espressos, etc. What are suggested menu items to have to really establish a clientele, but…
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Can I leave the basket in the portafilter after pulling the shots?

Because it is quite hard to take the basket out of the portafilter, I tend to leave it there. But this means I can't clean the space between them. Is that OK?
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When should I tamp the coffee?

I have a Sage Dual Boiler coffee machine, using the stock portafilter and baskets. Should I tamp the coffee in the basket and then insert into the portafilter, or insert the basket first into portafilter and then tamp?
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What are the heath risks associated with grinding coffee beans a year after their sell by date?

I have had some coffee beans for over a year now and the date on them is July 2015. I have been drinking them for the past year because I have a big supply. The coffee still tastes great and I can tell the caffeine still has an effect on me. Is this…
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How best to reduce tannins in black coffee?

I've traditionally had coffee with milk, no sugar. However I've recently switched to a diet that involves either reducing milk intake or switching to a milk substitute. I've been trying to make the switch to black coffee, but I'm finding the tannins…
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What are the guidelines for 'specialty' coffees?

As I work in growing coffee, many people talk about the markets for different coffees. While I focus on the sustainability of my coffee, many people have told me that you really want your coffee to be 'special'. I have been trying to figure out…
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How can I make cardamom coffee with my Aeropress?

I once had a cardamom coffee at a mosque, and I've been trying to recreate it. I've tried with my cafitierre with no success. Is it possible to do so with my Aeropress?
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Will cold water result in cooler coffee with drip coffeemaker?

In electric drip coffeemakers, water is pushed up by boiling a portion of it at a time, right? My friend told me that unless he uses warm of hot water in the coffeemaker tank, the resulting coffee will be much cooler. I find this very hard to…
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