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Which Starbucks coffee have the least amount of caffeine?
I like coffee, my mom likes coffee, my dad likes coffee, and we all love Starbucks. My question is, which coffe has the least ammount of caffeine?
I want to try to get one for my little sister :) (she's 10)
So what coffee at Starbucks has the least…
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How to maintain the flow rate of Hario Woodneck cloth filters as they age?
The Hario Woodneck brewer uses cloth filters that are not meant to last forever but I am looking to increase their usable age. As weeks pass, the flow rate of water through the filter noticeably slows down. In a brand new filter it seems almost…
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What is the reasonable size for a coffee ground particle?
I am looking at the following coffee grinders: Macap MXK conical burr grinder, Mazzer Robur conical burr grinder, and Mazzer Super Jolly flat burr grinder that supposedly produce a low particle size of the ground coffee. I came across an experiment…
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What gives coffee its acidic (sour) taste?
I read somewhere that too cold water is what gives coffee its acidity, how does that take place?
Furthermore, does that apply only to the water during the brewing process or as my cup of coffee cools down, the acidity increase?
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Barista Classes
There are several courses available for aspiring baristas to take. I am interested in opening a farmer's market coffee stand, I have zero Barista experience, however some of these courses are very pricey but are backed by organizations such as the…
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Delongi Eletta Usage
I've just purchased a Eletta Cappuccino ECAM 44.660.B and have a few questions if anyone owns one here?
Whats the best way to get a large mug/Americano out of it? I'm used to Chemex coffee and being able to have ~250ml of coffee easily! I tried a…
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What is the recommended coffee bean to water ratio for drip brewing?
I recently bought a coffee grinder and I want to know the how much coffee bean to grind to produce a perfect cup of coffee.
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How big of a difference is there between a pressurised and non-pressurised portafilter?
I have been trouble shooting some of my own espresso and realised that my lower-end machine might just be unable to make a better shot due to having a pressurised portafilter. So with that I wanted to find out what real differences having an…
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What coffee bean and roast are appropriate with soy milk?
Soy milk tastes quite different from cow milk. Yet coffee chains seem to make their milk-based drinks from the same coffee pot. The pot is most often made of dark-roast blends "from the house", and it seems a good match for cow milk, as the fatty…
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What is the difference between the terms percolation and brewing in English?
Percolation and brewing seem used quite interchangeably in English, in many contexts, but not all. For example, I can often see "percolation time" in technical documents or Wikipedia entries, but often hear "brewing time" as well.
Is there any usage…
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Is there a stainless steel thermal carafe that will fit a Bunn BTX-BT brewer other than the one that comes with it?
The carafe that comes with this brewer is not designed well. Coffee splatters in all directions while pouring, especially towards the end of the pot. I like the brewer so I am looking for a different carafe to use with it.
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Do any coffee chains do real mochas?
When I make a mocha for myself at home I make a hot chocolate with real cocoa and then add a double espresso (made using a Bialetti Venus). Every coffee I have had at popular coffee shop chains use "mocha syrup", an over-sweet, artificial tasting…
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Breville Smart Grinder Pro setting for cold drip
I've been trying to find the best grind size to use in my Bruer cold drip setup.
I bought a Breville Smart Grinder Pro (highly recommended).
Has anyone used this grinder before, and if so what grind size would be the best for cold drip? Thanks
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Site or feed covering current coffee offer
Is there a site or feed which would collect current coffee offer from various roasters especially specialty coffee roasters? I like to try wide range of coffees and so far I'm checking several website-shops to see what is new. Maybe someone is…
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Can I substitute Gaggia Descaler for Sage 'the Descaler'?
Having recently replaced a Gaggia Platinum Swing Up with a Sage the Oracle, I have some Gaggia Descaler left over.
Is it possible to substitute this for the the Descaler that the Sage machine uses? If so, how would I go about doing so?
The chemical…
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