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What does wetting the coffee for 30 seconds do?

What does wetting the coffee for 30 seconds do? What will happen if I pour in all the hot water and wait for 5 minutes rather than wetting it and waiting for 30 seconds? Wet the coffee and wait for 30 seconds if you’re using fresh coffee Why…
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Decaf coffee, how to make our own

I saw this on a coffee site: As we all know, it is really hard to get a good decaf specialty coffee. The decaf process removes oils and flavors as well as the caffeine, leaving a blah cup behind. It's a little known trick that you can…
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What is the difference between a Blend and Single Origin coffee?

I wanted to know the difference between blend and origin coffee.
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Grinder reassembly: should I grease the gearbox?

I have a Bodum Bistro grinder that I bought used a couple of months ago, and have been fairly impressed with. It started making a horrible gear-grinding noise today, after getting a very small, very hard bean stuck in the burrs. Being…
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Brew a less acidic coffee

A recent visit to the dentist opened my eyes to a new aspect of tooth care I hadn't realized: apparently, the acidity of coffee can increase the growth of cavities if the teeth are not brushed directly after. Unfortunately, brushing the teeth…
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If a recipe calls for instant coffee, can just regular ground coffee be substituted?

When instant coffee is called for in a baking recipe, can regular ground roasted coffee be used? Will the same amount work?
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Delonghi Dedica rubber wand is propelled into milk pitcher

I own a Delonghi Dedica EC685 and looking to get some proper microfoam for latte art, I removed the Panarello tube and tried to froth the milk using just the inner rubber tube. Problem right now is that it works for a few seconds and then the rubber…
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My Handpresso got leakage after leave it with some air pressure built in. Could it be worse?

Today, I got my Handpresso at work to have some coffee. When I picked up and pressed valve, I heard air escaping sound. That means there was still some air pressure inside chamber! I used it last Friday, and I forgot to bring it home to clean. So,…
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What Type of Coffee Pot is Shown in Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire"?

I was recently watching the original music video for Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire," and at 0:38 there's a shot of a stovetop with an odd looking device with what I assume is a coffee pot on top. There are two bowls, one on top of the…
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Corrosion in espresso filter holder

I have thoroughly cleaned my espresso coffee machine, and found signs of corrosion under the layer of tar inside the filter holder: Judging by the weight of the holder and corrosion type, it's aluminum. What should I do? Leave it? Scrape it off?…
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How do I know when to end the bloom?

I’m familiar with what the bloom is and why we do it. But all of the instructions and guides about pour-over coffee I’ve ever seen recommend a specific time to let the coffee bloom before continuing with the brew. 40-45 seconds seems to be the most…
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How could I fix espresso that pours too fast?

The books and info I've read mention extracting for 25 seconds, but I get waaaaay more than a double shot of espresso in that duration. The exact numbers I have are: 15.6g of ground coffee (after taring the portafilter and filter inside) 22 seconds…
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Indians understanding coffee

Disclaimer: this question is not about brewing. I am from India. Every time I go to a coffee shop and order an espresso or Americano, knowing fully well what they are, I get a prompt ‘there’s no milk or sugar in it’ from the barista. What’s the…
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I've burned my stainless steel macchinetta. Is it still safe for use?

I accidentally put my macchinetta on the stove with no water in it. A few minutes have passed until I realized what I have done, and in the mean time the pot has overheated, started to smell quite badly, and it's bottom has received a (permanent?)…
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How to make mild instant coffee?

I've recently become a fan of "Nescafe Food Service bend" Instant coffee (as pictured below). I've had a number of other brands of instant coffee and have been wondering how do they create such a mild blend of instant coffee. It clearly isn't…
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