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How to avoid channels when pouring espresso

I've been having issues with my espresso pouring too fast, and I think I'm getting channels (uneven pour, sometimes one side gets blonde then watery pretty quickly). I'm paying a lot of attention to the tamping process, so I'm not sure if this is…
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If I only occasionally brew at home, should I keep instant or grounds (or something else)?

Related: Is it a good idea to keep a coffeemaker if I only occasionally drink coffee? At home, I produce less than 2 cups of coffee per week. Lately, I've been using instant to keep the hassle-payout ratio favorable. (hassle such as the actual…
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How can I make coffee without a machine?

I love coffee. As I am a student and living in a hostel I do not have any machine and I can not afford to go out for coffee everyday. I still want to make coffee, so how I can make smooth coffee without a machine?
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What type of coffee maker creates the most coffee scent?

I stopped drinking coffee for a while but recently picked it back up, mainly because I enjoy the scent. Previously I had a Keurig machine; convenient, but produces almost no smell during brewing. Until I broke it a couple days ago, I was trying…
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Requirements for Nel Drip Coffee

I have a question about Nel Drip coffee requirements. Recently I've been checking few blogs and articles about this type of brewing, it mostly leads to these "settings": - Old coffee beans - Coarse ground - Low temperature - Grounds to water ratio…
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Improving my Brikka moka pot use

I have a Brikka and I'm trying to improve the coffee I make. I have seen this post, but am using an electric stove instead of a gas range. Q1: Does anyone use one with an electric element as opposed to gas? What kind of heat setting do you use for…
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How to verify grinder switch works

I just read today in my Jura A7 manual: CAUTION If you adjust the consistency of grind when the grinder is not operating, the grinder adjustment switch could be damaged. Only adjust the consistency of grind when the grinder is running Since I…
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Does coffee make you poop?

what would speed up bowel movements which chemical compound causes that reaction.does it triggers higher stomach acid levels?
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What is the best time to drink a cup of coffee?

Coffee is good for health but everything is good on time,i drink coffee every morning but i want to know that is it the right time to drink coffee or any other time is suitable for a cup of coffee?so it will not have a bad effect on my health.
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How long can we safely store cold brew concentrate?

How long can we store cold brew? Does storing cold brew for a week or more affect its taste or texture provided that we use good grinding beans and make it under proper ratio?
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Is it a good idea to keep a coffeemaker if I only occasionally drink coffee?

Say just two or three cups of coffee per week. Is cleaning these a trouble?
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opening a new unopened Starbuck's coffee bag

is it possible to open a new Starbucks coffee bag by pulling the flaps apart, I've never been able to do so ? If you know of a way to separate the flaps by any other means without causing a tear in the side of the bag, please let me know.
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Intermittent Bottomless Filter Spray -- Any Suggestions?

I have a Rancilio Silvia and a Breville Conical Burr Grinder. We roast our own beans using a Behmor 1600, and typically do kinda light roasts. Very often, regardless of the bean, roast, packing pressure, or grind size (as far as I can tell), our…
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Why can’t I find natural beans easily?

I usually buy my coffee from dark arts, ozone, climpson & sons and workshop. I usually buy natural as I feel it has more flavour than washed and is better with Moccamaster. Why am I struggling to find natural lately? Is it out of favour? I can’t…
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Will drinking coffee affect my physique?

I am a 16 year old student who has decided to drink coffee so that I can study for a longer period of time at night but I am getting information that coffee can make me skinny. But what if I just a little bit of coffee, will it affect my physique?
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