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What is the Roasterie's city of fountains blend?

I eat roasted coffee beans on occasion, and usually all taste about the same. But I have noticed that beans from the Roasterie's City of Fountains blend have a rather burnt flavor. I turns out the only place that they have been found is at Costco;…
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Does instant coffee give a lesser buzz/high than conventional filter/french press coffee?

I have felt that percolated/french pressed coffee keeps me awake more than instant coffee brew. EDIT: Since it was (validly) pointed out it will depend on the amount, so the amount, that I am comparing is basically what is mentioned on the packet…
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Where to get Phượng coffee?

Where in Europe can one buy the excellent Vietnamese coffee of the Phượng brand which is shown in the photo?
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What happens if I use a Nespresso capsule with the "wrong" amount of water?

My office has a Nespresso machine. My preferred drink (for taste and caffeine content) is the Espresso Leggero but often all these capsules are gone, so I use maybe a Ristretto capsule or a Luongo capsule, but still use the middle button (espresso…
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What grind setting should I use for french press using a Capresso Infinity conical burr grinder?

After years of suffering through with a blade grinder, I have finally bought a Capresso Infinity conical burr grinder. Now I need to figure out the settings to get the best cup of coffee I can from my French press. So I know that I need a coarse…
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What steam wand to replace my Gaggia Carezza old machine?

I have an old model of Gaggie Carezza that can be found here. The steam wand needs to be replaced. Does anyone know which one is suitable? I have been looking at this Rancilio Silvia steam wand but not very sure if it would fit before making my…
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Are coffee enhancers bad for you?

I buy Buisman Royal Aroma Coffee enhancer from our local Dutch shop. It halves the coffee grounds needed and makes the coffee taste stronger. It is basically burnt sugar, as far as I understand. Is it bad for you?
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Where to buy small batches of unroasted beans

I want to dabble in home roasting. Where can one typically source unroasted beans from? Do roasters typically sell unroasted beans to the public? I have never seen unroasted beans for sale in a store. I'm not asking for specific store or supplier…
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What is/are the ideal brewing temperature(s) when preparing coffee?

I know that coffee in a coffee machine is usually prepared using a temperature between 91–94 °C. Some people say 85°C is ideal. The pressure is usually between 8 and 18 bars. My questions are specifically, what are ideal/recommended temperatures for…
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Is espresso supposed to be bitter and drank on its own or am I supposed to add something to it?

first time posting here. I was eating at a bistro the other day and noticed that they had "Espresso Shot" on the menu. Now I'm not really a coffee connoisseur and I might be burned at the stake by the people here but I've only ever drank instant…
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How to minimize mess with an espresso maker

I purchased a Breville Bambino Plus recently. I was previously using a Nespresso. The primary motivations for the upgrade were microfoam milk and a wider variety of flavors (Nespresso pods all tasting similar to me). It’s been a great success in…
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Does "to ground" have a special meaning with respect to coffee?

To me, the verb "to ground" seems inappropriate for this site, and I'd normally consider it simply a minor mistake or typo, but in What gives Turkish coffee that unique "quality"? it appears in the original question, in two answers, and in a…
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Melted gasket on moka pot. How do I clean it?

I was running a water cycle through my moka pot and completely forgot it on the stove. When I came back in the kitchen after 30-45 minutes it smelled of burnt rubber and I found that the gasket had completely melted when I took it apart. How do I…
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How do I order a Magic when not in Melbourne?

When I migrated to Melbourne, Australia a couple of years ago, I asked locals what the most Melburnian coffee one could order was. The response was uniformly a "Magic". I've then moved to Perth and the "thing" here is a "long mac topped up". Don't…
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How to regrind coffee in electric grinder

Similar to another post I saw earlier, I was gifted a bag of coarse-ground coffee which sadly comes out too weak for my cone pour-over preparation. I know there are risks with using a burr grinder when regrinding, I'm just asking about the setting I…
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