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What is the best way to remove the sieve/filter from the funnel of a moka pot?
I often buy used pots for my little collection and want to give them a thorough cleaning. However, removing the sieve is a PITA with the crimp that is there holding it in. Note that I am not talking about the sieve that is held in place by the…
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Poured water into Pre-ground coffee funnel – De'Longhi Magnifica S
accidentally I poured water into the duct where pre-ground coffee goes. I unplugged the machine from electricity and cleaned the inner parts according to the manual. I don't see any obvious damage, but did not try to use the machine again.
Is there…
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What is the difference between straining and using a French press?
Logic tells me that both should be the same because they both just strain the grounds. Is there any added effect of pressing down the plunger in French press?
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Role of "time before crust breaking" in cupping
One of the instructions for cupping is to wait 4 minutes before breaking the crust and removing floating stuff. It is also said (for instance by James Hoffmann) that at that point the brewing process is stopped. This is not clear to me and I have a…
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New Bialetti Venus 6 cup - sponge turned black first time wash
I just bought a new 6-cup Bialetti Venus. My sponge tuned black (slightly) after I washed it before using it. Is this normal? Did the vendor send a used one?
Thank you!
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What is the least expensive technique for an at-home coffee brewing novice?
I don't want to spend big bucks on coffee equipment for the home, and I'm looking for something that will be consistent despite my lack of coffee-making skill and technique. This question led me to think maybe French Press might be a good starter…
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Seeking a system for Baratza Encore clean-up in low humidity
I have a Baratza Encore and really love using it when I can. The biggest problem I have is what happens after I'm done using it when the air is dry and static is more common.
When I grind, I take the grounds bin out and dump the grounds into my…
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How to do coffee tasting or cupping
I recently learned there is coffee cupping. I have always enjoyed coffee but do not think I have a developed palette for it or know much about it. How can I start to develop my palette and start doing some coffee cupping?
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Why does store bought Starbucks ground coffee prepared at home taste and look different from the real version?
I recently started trying to make my own coffee instead of just buying them in bottles or somewhere else, and I found ground pumpkin spice at Walmart. I decided to try it, but since I don’t really know what I’m doing, it is coming out absolutely not…
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South Indian filter not brewing properly
For quite a long time I am using a south Indian filter. Earlier I used to brew without using the middle small instrument which looks like the one used in a french press for "pressing". It still used to give me a good brew. In few minutes I used to…
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Single use coffee bags vs pods
Where I live (large American city) you can only find one brand (Folgers) of coffee sachets. Whereas pods are commonly available and many brands, flavors, variety exists. I would imagine sachets are a much better option as they don’t require a…
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Can Coffee Beans Be Re-Roasted?
We mistakenly bought a pound of coffee beans that are either a light or medium roast. We only like dark roast and can't use these as is. Can we roast these on our stove until the beans look the color we like? We've never roasted our own beans so are…
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What's the difference between type 2 and 2-5 in the COB green bean classification system?
The Oficial Brazilian Classification (COB) for green beans defines that if 4 full defects are found in the 300 g sample, the source is classified as type 2, but the table says that it's also type 2-5 (that is, type 2 minus 5 points).
The norm…
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Blade grinder vs. single mug?
For "utility" coffee drinking, I temporarily need to grind coffee with something as inexpensive as possible, and would prefer something with a motor. My understanding is that fresh beans ground with a blade grinder at brewing time will still be…
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Is 270ml of coffee in a 6-cup Bialetti Moka attainable with the correct grind size?
I have just bought a 6-cup Bialetti Moka Express, and the user manual quotes its 300 ml reservoir should result in 270 ml of coffee.
However, I have conducted some tests, and unless the grind size is around kosher salt, I am unable to get more than…
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