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How to fix lack of finish in a v60 with very acidic grounds

I just got a new batch of beans and am having trouble brewing a cup with a decent finish. The flavor on my cups just seems to disappear in a matter of seconds after actually drinking. I searched online and that seems to be an indication of under…
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Can a blade grinder really not grind fine enough for espresso?

I've often heard it claimed blade grinders cannot grind fine enough to make espresso, but is this true? I've run my cheap blade grinder continuously until its humming sound becomes steady and smooth (about 30 seconds), indicating the blade isn't…
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Counter top refrigeration of dairy creamer carton?

I've set up a coffee/drink bar complete with coffee, espresso machine, various sweeteners, stirring sticks, teas, liquors, etc. However the one thing missing at the bar is the creamer: we use half-and-half which requires refrigeration. So every time…
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In search of a Hot Bean to Coffee Cup Machine

I have just returned the De'Longhi Eletta Cappuccino ECAM44.660.B Bean to Cup Coffee Machine. Not because it didn't make nice coffee, but because the coffee was luke warm within seconds of drinking. Basically, the coffee was never hot. I followed…
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Can I use my electric coffee pot on the stove?

I have a Corning ware electric coffee pot and I do not have the electric cord. Can I use it on the stove top?
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What are the recipes/reccomendations for the best turkish-style coffee?

I've visited a couple of local Arab/Armenian/Turkish restaurants and they server this intense, high-caffeine, sweet, almost chocolate looking coffee which i love, I'd like to know what's your best recipe to prepare it.
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What's an easy method for cleaning used coffee grounds out of a french press?

My favorite method for brewing coffee might be a french press. However to me the biggest downside of it is cleaning it afterwards. Unlike, for example, using a disposable drip filter, which can easily be removed grounds and all and then composted,…
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Question about dirt/rust moka pot

Today I decided that I want to improve the quality of the coffee I'm consuming, so I decided to start brewing coffee at home. I have a Pedrini moka pot that was stored for a few years without use. Currently this is the status of the moka pot: I…
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Why do espresso grains have to be finely ground and French press grains coursely ground?

Why do espresso grains have to be finely ground? (I've seen some moka pot instructions say medium is good, too.) I thought espresso machines extracted the most out of the grains, so it would seem they wouldn't need to be finely ground—that…
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Cleaning coffee mold from a cup

I have gone on vacation for a month and forgot to clean my mug thay i left on the counter. Im scared that after washing it out with soap and HOT water it isn't safe to drink out of. i boiled water in the kettle and let the boiled water sit in the…
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Ideal brewing time for 3-cup Chemex?

I'm not very good with judging grind sizes, so one method I read about was, instead of focusing so much on grind size pay attention to the brew time. If the brew takes too long, the coffee grounds are too fine, but if the brew time is too short then…
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Why does my coffee machine trip the electrical circuit during or shortly after brewing?

My Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 4200.s trips the electrical circuit. When I reset the trip switch it continues it’s process. This happens every time whichever plug socket I use, even in a different house. No error lights are displayed.
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Do Hand Ground Beans Work for a Moka Pot?

I'm thinking of buying a hand grinder but can't seem to find enough information to ensure that I'll be able to make good coffee in my Moka pot, i.e., that the size of the grind will be adequate. Can I make decent coffee in a Moka Pot with beans…
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I have some coarse ground Espresso and a Bodum French press

Is it possible to make espresso in a Bodum French press coffee machine? Unfortunately, the Espresso beans were ground coarse instead of fine.
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Does French press coffee taste like instant coffee?

Maybe it’s a dumb question, but I made French press coffee for first time using kicking horse smart ass beans, and the taste was very much like instant coffee. It didn’t have the metallic taste you can get from instant coffee and was smoother and…
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