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Is diluting filter concentrate after the brew the same as brewing with the additional water?

Recently moved from a Clever Drip coffee maker to an Aeropress. I brew using a 60g to 1 ltr ratio often brewing 24g yielding 400ml on the clever drip and 12g to 200ml on the Aeropress. If I am brewing for 3 people should I brew 3 batches 12g/200ml…
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Eureka Mignon grinders and dosing cups?

Do the Eureka Mignon grinders (Silenzio, Specialita) work well with a dosing cup such as the Rhinowares?
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How to froth milk for latte art with a delonghi magnifica

I am trying to get started with latte art. The problem is that I can’t draw because the milk just flows into the coffee. Only the foam on the top remains but that in turn is too light to allow any pattern. I assume that I am doing something wrong in…
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Fix my Breville coffee machine filter holder

Ok, so basically 6 years ago I bought a Breville Venezia espresso coffee maker. I am really happy with the machine, as it still works after 6 years of relatively frequent use. But recently out of the blue, my filter holder had an issue where the…
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Gifting coffee beans, how to put effort into them and make their taste interesting

I am an amateur when it comes to coffee. My dad drinks a lot of coffee and enjoys preparing his coffee. I have bought him a coffee grinder for his birthday (he usually just buys ground coffee). I have also bought green coffee beans to roast. Is…
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How should I clean my Wilfa grinder?

I have owned a Wilfa coffee grinder for about 2 years now and use it daily. I was wondering how I should clean it? I noticed you can buy grinder cleaning aids but wanted to check with everyone here first.
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freddo espresso pods vs espresso pods

I'd like to consider myself a newbie at...coffee...consumption and I wanted to buy an espresso machine for myself and right now I'm between, a nespresso machine and a dolce gusto machine and the only thing that is holding me back is that, I can find…
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Is it possible to airlock a V60 brew?

I'm brewing coffee on a V60 mounted directly on the mug that will be used for drinking the coffee (no dripstations). Starting from the third pour, the water was taking too long to go through the filter, making the total brewing time of my cup…
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Cleaning a stovetop espresso maker (moka pot) before first use

How should a Moka pot be cleaned before first use and does this depend on what it's made of (aluminium or stainless steel)? Like with most Moka-related things, I'm finding a lot of different information: Use only warm water (source) Use soapy water…
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What is the best drip coffee maker to buy?

I am looking at the Technivorm models. I currently have a Bunn but having trouble getting the right grind to make it give me taste I want. Mind you, I bought it 1992!
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Which is better for grinding coffee: Food processor or blender?

Which is better for grinding coffee for use in a drip coffee maker: Food processor or blender?
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Best Grinder for DeLonghi Dedica EC685

What is the best grinder to use with a DeLonghi Dedica EC685? I’m aware that the portafilter uses pressurized baskets, so tamping and grind size is not as critical as on more professional espresso machines. But as a consumer machine that allows you…
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Is a Keurig K-Cafe "shot" really an espresso shot?

I've been trying a Keurig K-Cafe, which includes a "Shot" feature that slowly produces what looks like a shot of espresso from a regular ("coffee") K-cup. What is the machine doing to produce that, and is the resulting liquid comparable to "real"…
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What is the industrial method for extracting caffeine to make decaf?

Is this a solvent extraction method? If so what solvent is used and if it is organic, do the manufacturers verify elimination of a certain percentage of residual solvent?
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Ears feel hot and eyes twitch after a cup of coffee

I have noticed that recently, my ears feel hot just immediately after a cup of coffee. And my eyes also starts to twitch some moments later. Does this mean I should just quit taking coffee?
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