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How does one descale an espresso machine (and how often to do it)?
One of the common regular maintenance items for an espresso machine is to descale it, to remove the buildup of minerals inside the machine (particularly the heating element).
How often should I do this?
What are the benefits of regular…
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Will I be addicted to caffeine?
If I drink coffee everyday, will I be addicted to it, or is it just a myth?
Is there any risk to my own health due to caffeine?
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Reduce power of popcorn popper for roasting coffee
I've been roasting coffee for a couple of years now, and I've always used a popcorn popper. I'm interested in taking things a bit more seriously and would like to be a bit more meticulous when it comes to roast level. I find that my popcorn popper…
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Ground coffee or beans
I have just recently started drinking coffee, and have got myself a small counter top espresso machine.
Some people in work have suggested that instead of buying ground coffee (I have been using Lavazza ground coffee) I should buy beans and grind…
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Coffee as a factor in rapid scientific progress?
Balzac is one of many authors* who have cited coffee as a boost to creativity (or at least productivity). See this article, for example.
My question is whether anyone has argued that coffee or caffeine was a factor in the rapid advancement of…
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Is there more caffeine with an AeroPress?
I like everything about the AeroPress; however, I noticed that I exhibited symptoms which I usually only have when I've consumed too much caffeine.
So instead of using two scoops during preparation per instructions, I scaled down to one. That…
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Use for old grounds?
I'm aware that coffee grounds can be great for composting, but living in a large city makes that more difficult than I'd prefer.
With every cup of coffee comes a bunch of soggy grounds that I normally throw away shortly after. Are there any…
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Is coffee really useful for alcohol hangovers
When people experience a hangover due to too much alcohol intake the hours before, sometimes they are offered a good cup of coffee (at least in my country), not as the only or the main "treatment", but as a helping element in such a condition.
Is…
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Convert Mahlkönig EK43 settings to other grinders
I wanted to test the new AeroPress World Champions recipe, and my question is how do I translate the setting "7.3" on Mahlkönig EK43 to my Graef CM 80.
Is there any way to get the same result on my grinder?
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What is the impact of espresso tamper base shape?
As I shop for a new espresso tamper, I see that there are a dizzying array of options for the shape of the base (i.e., the shape of the part that contacts the grounds). Some shapes include convex ("Euro" more curved than "American"), flat, rippled,…
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US equivalent of SCAE?
Europe has the SCAE (Specialty Coffee Association of Europe) which is a non-profit trade association and large community of coffee enthusiasts. They also have established the "Coffee Diploma System" and host networking events.
In the UK, you're…
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How V60 and Aeropress affect flavor
I've heard that the V60 is better for light roasts and the Aeropress is better for Medium to Dark roasts, but could someone describe how these two brewing devices affect the flavor of coffee brewed for the different roasts (and which, in turn, would…
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Why is drinking Espresso in the afternoon fine, while milk coffee is not?
I have often heard and seen, especially in Italy, recommendations to avoid coffee with milk like Latte or Cappuccino in the afternoon, while Espresso is widely consumed during this time of day.
What is the reason for this? Why would one avoid…
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What is the difference between Melange and Cappuccino?
Melange is the most popular coffee beverage in Vienna, Austria and surrounding. It's preparation and look is in my humble opinion exactly the same as Cappuccino. You use an espresso shot, create some milk foam, add the hot milk together with the…
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How do I keep slime from collecting in my drip tray?
My espresso machine has a pretty impressive drip tray, at just around 1.5 liters in capacity, it holds quite a bit.
The problem is, if I empty it only when full, the bottom part of it has this really slippery, rather slimy surface which is…
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