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How much caffeine is in an espresso shot?

Many people seem to think that a 0.85oz shot of espresso has the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. Is there any validity to this?
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Milk in place of water

What would happen if one were to substitute milk in place of water for the following brewing methods: Percolating/Moka pot; Pour over; Aeropress; French Press Would it extract anything from the coffee grounds? Would it create something…
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What type of roast has the lowest caffeine content?

I'm aiming to reduce my caffeine intake, but don't want to drop coffee altogether. What roasts / beans release the least amount of caffeine into my body when drank?
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Advantages and disadvantages of French press

Asking around, I've noticed that public opinion about the french press is rather mixed. I've heard people shun it and others praise it. I have never actually seen a decent explanation why though. As for advantages, I can tell that it's obviously…
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How long can I store roasted coffee beans?

How long do they retain their qualities? In the coffee store near my home the seller told me that their coffee beans are stored for 1-3 months in their shop. But after purchase I'm also storing them for a few weeks.
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What gives Turkish coffee that unique "quality"?

I'm wondering what makes Turkish coffee made out of original Turkish packed ground coffee taste so differently (better) from what I can do from beans that I grind myself or in the shop, following basically the same technology? I had a few…
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Does it make a difference whether the moka lid is open or not?

When brewing coffee with a moka pot, I often leave the lid open so I can better tell when the coffee is ready. Is having the lid off affecting the brewing process in any significant way? I imagine leaving the lid on will cause the water to heat up…
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What does Kopi Luwak taste like?

I have never had the opportunity to try Kopi Luwak, and I'd like to know how it tastes: How does its taste differ from more traditionally processed coffee from the same region? Are there other coffees with similar tasting notes? I am aware that…
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Home Roasting with Fresh Roast SR500

I've just purchased a Fresh Roast SR500 home roaster. I have no experience roasting coffee so I'm looking for some basic principles to guide my efforts. After two batches so far, the first, done according to the directions, was horribly undrinkable,…
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How does the temperature of the water affect the taste of the coffee

Many methods of brewing coffee differ in the temperature of the water among other factors. Some people swear by cold-brewing, others do slow pour overs with piping hot water. How exactly is coffee flavor changed by cold, warm, and hot water?
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Why are lattes often served in big, wide cups?

Lattes are often served in a cup that looks like this: Apart from size, is there a particular reason for the shape of the cup? I know that, with cocktails, the many different cocktail glasses you can get are suited to different kinds of drinks. I'm…
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What coarseness of grind works best for cold brew?

I recently received a new device for making cold brew coffee. It put out a really good cold brew. The filter is made out of a fine nylon mesh. How coarsely (or finely) should the coffee be ground for best cold-brew extraction?
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What differentiates a $100 coffee machine from a $1000 coffee machine?

There is a huge amount of price variance for coffee machines. Just a quick look in any shop will reveal two espresso machines, made by the same manufacturer, one in the $100 range, and another in the $1000 range. For the purposes of simply making…
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Generating crema with a moka pot?

I have a stove top percolator for making espresso. It does not generate any crema. it possible to do so with a stove top percolator?
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How does coffee grind size affect coffee taste

I have a grinding machine with a lot of different settings. Even between the categories of Fine and Medium there are sub levels of grinding. I'm not sure how they relate to the flavor of the coffee. Is there any research that shows how the grind…
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