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how often should I replace the metal filter on a Bialetti Moka Express 6-cup?

I've been using the same filter in my Moka pot for one year, and it looks fine. None of the holes are blocked. But I noticed that Bialetti sells gasket packs in threes with one filter included. That suggests that Bialetti expects (or wants?) you to…
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Is this moka still safe to use?

My Bialetti Moka has porous holes that seem to go beneath the surface. These pictures show those small holes. (click to enlarge)
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How could you feel the caffeine effect most quickly?

Which will take effect quicker? Drinking a cup of instant coffee or eating raw powdered coffee?
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How to choose coffee that's the most stimulating without the anxiety

I've never been able to figure out all the patterns to be able to understand which coffee gives me more of the positive effects - mental and physical energy, good mood; with less of the negative effects - anxiety, shakes, tiredness, angriness. So…
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Where to get coffee in Zurich

Does anyone know where I can buy delicious coffee beans in Zurich. I just moved here and I am clueless. I use paper filter ie Moccamaster. In the UK I used to get Grumpy Mule. It’s actually not high end expensive but it’s delicious.
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How can I lock my portafilter when there's too much resistance?

I just bought a Breville Bambino Plus, and when I tried to lock the portafilter in the group head it doesn't turn and lock. There seems to be too much resistance to the point that I think I might break something. I removed the ground coffee, then…
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Is dalgona coffee without sugar still "fluffy"?

Would love to make dalgona coffee without sugar - is the granulated sugar necessary to keep the coffee "fluffy"? The recipe calls for two tablespoons of sugar - are there are some sweetener alternatives that will give you the same "fluffy" texture…
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Frothing issues in coffee machines

I have an expresso machine of Morphy Richards, which I have been using for quite some time. The problem which I encounter is that the froth formed from its nozzle doesn’t stay for long, like it stays for a few minutes only. Does it mean that my…
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Is an inflated bag of coffee a problem?

If an unopened bag of ground coffee is very inflated, does it indicate a problem with the coffee?
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What's the rationale behind this placement of the pressure gauge?

I recently got an E61 single-boiler machine (ECM Classika PID) and am trying to understand how it all works. I haven't been able to deduce any reason for how/where the pressure gauge is connected. It's at the end of a long, coiled capillary tube…
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Do you re-heat the kettle between pours?

When making pourover coffee (e.g. V60), do you re-heat the kettle between pours in order to have a more constant temperature? For example, if you started blooming at 98 °C, and you wait 45 seconds, the temperature may already be one or two degrees…
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Aeropress: does filling it full with water increase the caffeine content of my cup?

How does the amount of water I pour into an Aeroporess impact the caffeine content of my cup of coffee? If I make two cups, for cup A I use just enough water so that the 1 is covered on the Aeropress, and for cup B I use enough water so that the…
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Drip Coffee Maker. Slow and then extremely fast

Let me preface by saying I clean my machine every day. I only use filtered water. Machine: Morphy Richards Fresco (Standard drip-coffee) I use coffee grounds (medium roast). I don't know the grind. I buy the grounds from a local coffee shop. When I…
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Help me determine the strength of my coffee

I drink coffee from a Nespresso Machine (Nespresso Pixie). I use one capsule of Ristretto Italiano (black), but run it twice under the 'Lungo' option. Thus my question is: What is the strength of the cup I am getting (it'll be weaker than an…
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Minimum amount of water in coffee

I have a sunbeam coffee maker. The lowest line for heating water is at 4 cups. However, I rarely drink 4 cups at home. Can I heat, say 2 cups for instance?
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