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Is it possible to get hot chocolate using an espresso machine?

I was wondering if it's possible to brew hot chocolate using ground cocoa beans on the espresso machine as if it was coffee. Has anyone tried something like this? I've seen some people on the internet doing it with powder cocoa but it doesn't seem…
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What temperature to dry wet coffee grounds and for how long?

As per can-i-store-wet-coffee-beans-in-fridge Drying them again would be better. Either place them in a single layer in a well-ventilated area or in a warm oven with the door slightly ajar. I would like to know to what temperature and for how long?
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Can I store wet coffee beans in the fridge?

My coffee beans accidentally got wet. Can I store them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days? Or not?
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Will Twist Press really taste like espresso, made by hand?

The Twist Press kickstarter promises a hand-held espresso maker. Q. Will the coffee it makes really taste like espresso, compared say to AeroPress coffee? AIUI, the key factor in brewing espresso is pressure. How much pressure is needed? Twist Press…
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Can I just put the coffee on top of the water in a French Press?

Related: Does the bloom matter in French Press? The "proper" method, as I understand it: (assuming proper grounds and tools) Add coffee to empty press basin Add 1-2 inches of boiling/hot water to initiate bloom for 30 seconds Pour remainder of…
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Coffee Roasting Yields

I am trying to understand yield control in coffee roasting. In other areas of the food industry I work in, controlling yield is crucial to commercial success eg input less moisture loss + finished product measured as a percentage. Are recovery…
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Leak in base of Moka pot

I have a modern Bialetti stovetop moka pot. It's been used in an induction hob. It has developed a leak on the side of the base How does that happen? Can it be repaired?
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Why do sugary foods taste so good with black filter coffee (no sugar)?

Just wondered why my black moccomaster filter coffee from bean tastes so good with sugary foods like donuts and ice cream.
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What does moka pot cups mean?

I bought a moka pot days ago and have been using it almost everyday, each time i fill it with ground coffee and enough water and i drink it all by myself. Today i noticed that on its box its written 4 cups, what does it mean? Does it mean its for 4…
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Ignoring Krups instructions re descaling

I was given a very special Krups coffee machine that grinds and makes the coffee, for a big birthday. Can I use citric acid rather than extremely expensive Krups descaling powder?
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Dual Hopper Grinder, Single Brewer, Mixing Flavors! Please help!

I own a small coffee shop, and the regulars love their flavored coffee. To help improve the workflow, I bought a dual hopper grinder. One side is flavored, the other is regular/house. We brew both in the same brewer, but into different pots and…
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Keeping milk frother in shape

We recently got new Milk Frother and I do not intend to it have residue which burns up as described in this question. What are ways to keep it clean after a day of use. I heard everytime you use it, wash it, if that is true just rinse will do or…
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Merits & demerits of coffee consumption

Every now and then, there are research reports on the benefits as well as the harm of coffee consumption in the journals and the newspapers. Once, they say it is bad; then a few days later, they say it is good. What to rely upon?
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Upscaling cold drip type setup

Just wondering if anyone here has upscaled a cold drip type setup to yield 30 odd liters Aiming for a ratio of 1:7.5 coffee to water Plan was the make a type of recirculating system which would be like a mix of cold brew and drip or to make it a…
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Waiting a few minutes or adding a little cold water immediately, do they make different tastes for instant coffee?

I make instant coffee with hot water, and wait till it gets little colder. Or I can also add a bit cold water after the hot water. The question is, Does it make different in the taste?
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