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How can I clean my these spots on my aluminium moka pot?
I left my aluminium moka pot unused for a year and it turn out to be so rusty. I think it was too damp at my outer kitchen. Is there a way to revive it?
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Is there actually any taste (especially flavor) difference between Dalgona method and normal method of making instant cofffee?
The coffee that concerns me is here.
Case 1: Here's a video about Dalgona (most likely it's Dalgona) method coffee.
The video is in Hindi, but I'll translate it in English from 2.35s:
He says, "Let's shuffle/mix it for some time. This shuffling is…
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What can cause water to come out of the portafilter sprouts?
I recently bought a Gaggia Classic and have noticed that what happens sometimes is I'm getting very weak coffee.
Specifically, if I'm doing a double-shot, the first 20-30ml that comes out appears to be normal, black coffee, but the liquid coming out…
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What mechanism in premium manual coffee grinders allows coffee grounds to come out uniform?
I'm researching the difference between premium manual grinders and cheap manual grinders. In simple language, what is the 'technology' that allows for consistent grounds on premium grinders that the cheaper ones lack?
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Do reusable hemp filters filter out cafestol?
Do reusable hemp filters filter out cafestol oils which raise bad cholesterol levels? I know paper filters do and that is what we use now. We are concerned with cholesterol.
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What benefits does a Moccamaster offer compared to a generic coffee maker?
I am currently using a moka pot and a Hario hand grinder to make my morning brew. I try to buy freshly roasted ground beans but sometimes I still end up buying some bags from the supermarket. I drink about 2-3 cups of coffee a day at most, my…
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COVID-19 screening test using coffee beans
Loss of taste or smell is one of the strongest signals for COVID-19. Though not every COVID-19 case has this symptom, it's a very specific symptom that doesn't commonly have other causes. This question is about the suitability of coffee beans as a…
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Issues with grinding my own beans
I currently use a Delinghi Espresso machine and have always bought ready ground coffee because the cost of a decent grinder is quite high.
However for Christmas this year, quite a few people bought me coffee beans so I decided to buy myself (what I…
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What type of coffee maker is this?
I got a stove top coffee maker, from my grandfather (not antique, he bought it recently). I am not sure what type it is. I claims to be a percolator, but functions more like a moka pot. They have given the nozzle to pour, in the top chamber. It…
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Bean to Cup cappuccino coffee is never hot enough
I have had several fully automatic bean to cup machines (i.e. which include milk frothing), from expensive Jura machines to Delonghi and many others. One issue I find with most machines (I sent several Jura's back for this reason) is that the…
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Does L-theanine affect caffeine's half-life?
Does consuming L-theanine with caffeine, either in drink (like matcha) or in pill form, affect the half-life of caffeine?
I have heard something like "L-theanine slows caffeine absorption", so I am inclined to assume that caffeine's half-life may…
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It is possible to completely dissolve coffee grounds while cleaning a metal filter?
After months of use, the metal filter used in my French press coffeemaker now has small traces of coffee grounds stuck between the mesh fibers which cannot be removed by brushing either side. Seeing the advice in How do I effectively clean a metal…
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Why is coffee sometimes nitrated but never carbonated?
I've seen a lot of cold "draft" coffee appearing that is infused or pressurized with nitrogen gas (as with Guinness beer). The added nitrogen leads to a "smooth, creamy" mouthfeel. (Although it seems to dissipate very quickly – over a matter of…
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Couple Brikka and Moka
I have induction stove and want to use Brikka on it, but as far as I know:
Brikka is always Alu
there are versions of Moka from stainless steel
I want to couple them together:
take bottom part from induction Moka
take upper part from…
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Why do we wait four minutes before pressing down the French press?
It is said to wait sometime before pressing down the French press, what exactly is the driving idea behind waiting before pressing down the piston?
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