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How to create these 3-D latte art?

My family and I went to a coffee shop in Japan specifically to try their 3-D latte's, my wife ordered one where it featured I think 2 bears or a bear and rabbit as you can see. How can I recreate these babies at home?
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Aeropress metal filters, are they worth it?

I was wondering (other than the long term saving of not having to buy paper filters), what are the advantages of using a metal filter such as this? In the copy is states: Fuller body cup of coffee But is this something the average Joe would notice…
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How to properly use the Bialetti Brikka

The Brikka, like many stovetop espresso makers, has a lot of parameters that affect how the espresso turns out. What are the best parameters for using the Brikka correctly? Which of these are more vital to getting the crema to stick around once you…
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What do producers usually mix ground coffee with to make it cheaper?

I will not go into details, or reasons (political, economic, logistic or otherwise), but in my country, coffee has been scarce and expensive in the last couple of years. I've been suspecting that some coffee producers have been cutting it (mixing…
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How can I stay off coffee after I quit?

I have quit drinking coffee many times, and it was never that difficult for me to do, but can never stay quit for more than about 3 or 4 weeks. I typically drink 3, homebrewed cups a day, and only put a small amount of half & half in it. I've been…
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Does the bloom matter in French Press?

I am a fan of pour-over, generally speaking, and I understand the importance of wetting the grounds, then allowing them to "bloom" for 45 30 seconds or so before beginning the extraction. The main purpose of this is to allow carbon dioxide and other…
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What is the optimal brewing technique for extracting caffeine?

I was wondering what process, or processes, would yield the highest caffeine quantity at a fixed drink size (Say 200ml). Assuming the same variety of bean, same roast, same quantity, same water temperature and same extraction time.
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What variables in brewing have the biggest effect on taste?

I've been brewing my coffee with an AeroPress for a couple of years now and I've become aware of the huge number of variables available to me in making my morning Java. Assuming the same bean and roast level, I see amount of ground coffee, grind…
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How much does keeping beans vacuum sealed matter?

I use a moka pot (makineta) to make coffee, and I keep the beans in a bag (not sealed) in the freezer. I keep getting people saying that in order to get to best aroma and the most fresh coffee the beans must be kept in vacuum after roasting until…
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Coffee in Breaking Bad

There's a part of the popular Breaking Bad TV show where they discuss making very good coffee in an advanced drug laboratory. They mention a specific temperature and you can see some apparatus. Does anyone here know how accurate that segment of…
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What constituant in coffee has a laxative effect?

My question is as simple as it sounds. I want to know which constituent in coffee makes me poop, chemical or physical (particle). I'm sure everyone has experienced it. You drink a (couple) cup(s) of coffee and a few minutes later you'll find…
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Why do some people sneer at Starbucks coffee?

Business practices aside, Starbucks coffee seems to get a lot of derision from people who consider themselves coffee aficionados. Why is this? I can understand why one might not like the idea of an enormous creamy, iced, syrup-filled beverage, but…
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When and how should I clean my moka pot?

I regularly use a moka pot for making coffee, and I've heard different people tell me about cleaning it. The consensus does seem to be that I should never clean it with soap, just rinse it with warm/hot water, but some people insist that it should…
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How should I store ground coffee?

I came across this question, which seeks the optimal method for storing whole beans. In that same vein, I'd like to know the best way to store ground coffee to preserve freshness. Should ambient temperature and humidity be considered?
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How does pressure affect the flavor of espresso?

I've noticed the water pressure from espresso machines varies from about 12 psi to 22 psi. What effect does this have on flavor?
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