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Coffee still left in filter part

I am using Philips HD 7450/20 6 Cups Coffee Maker . Recently After every cycle I find that some coffee(brewed) is still left in the filter part. I tried cleaning the equipment using vinegar. Can someone suggest how to resolve this.
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Quantifying flavor differences between varieties?

Different coffee varieties can produce very different flavour profiles. A different flavour profile points to differences in the chemical mix inside the cup. Are there any studies that quantify these differences?
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Which major coffee shop has the freshest coffee?

Is there a particular coffee shop where one may attain the freshest java ?
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Are there any Alternatives to using a Refractometer to determine extraction

Wondering if anyone has used a refractometer or knows of any other method to measure a coffee extraction (or dissolved solids)?
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Back to before the beans, My Caffeine Farm

I am new when it comes to designer coffee, but I am very good with plants and can grow almost anything. I would like to know if there is something I can do to the soil or plant to boost the caffeine value of my beans? Thanks
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What's the purpose of the blooming process?

What exactly is the blooming process and why do we do it? Excerpt from Peets: Pour enough water to cover the grounds, start your timer and wait for the grounds to puff up. This stage of extraction is called the "bloom." Stir to saturate the…
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Vaccum container and dispenser?

Is there a vacuum container that can dispense coffee without letting air in so I don't have to vacuum it everytime I need to make coffee? P.S., English is not my first language. Feel free to rephrase the question and correct grammar/spelling…
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Why does some coffee "hit me" harder than other coffee?

I've had all types of coffee, but certain brands or preparations seem to get me more 'speeded up' (like Starbucks coffee) than others. What causes certain coffee to be more "stimulating" than other coffee? Is is the caffeine content? How it's…
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Making Coffee Beans Edible

I just ate a protein bar with coffee beans in it. I get that it is a good energy source and it tastes like coffee but is the coffee beans prepared in a certain way. I'm not quite sure if they are edible raw or what the beans have to go through. So…
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Why is coarse grind ever better?

The purpose of a uniform particle size is to get the same level of extraction from all of the coffee. If there was a big difference in particle size, the small particles would be over-extracted by the time the big particles get well-extracted, or…
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Can coffee be reheated to taste like the first cup?

Every morning, I brew my coffee in a French press or a Chemex pour-over glass coffee maker. In general, my first cup tastes good, but the second cup tastes burned after I reheat it in the microwave or on the stove. My question: is there a way to…
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What is this tag/label on Jacobs coffee lid?

I noticed that the Jacobs coffee containers I buy have such tag/label on their lid: What is the purpose of this tag? According to Google Translate, the first word means "Coffee", but can't decipher the meaning of the numbers. 250 isn't the weight…
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What exactly in coffee causes oxidation and makes it go stale?

I am doing my IB Chemistry HL IA on coffee oxidation, and how varying levels of oxidation (or after an amount of time) affects its pH value. I know that over time it will get more acidic, in which the pH value will drop, but I want to know what…
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Can I make coffee taste better while I recover from COVID?

I'm experiencing parosmia (unusual or phantom tastes and smells) which is making some (but not all) foods and drinks very unpleasant tasting. Sometimes it feels like I've got somebody's feet under my nose. Or there's vomit in the room with me. One…
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Espresso for hundreds of people

I would like to offer espresso (and possibly cappuccino) at an outdoor event with hundreds of people. What is the most cost and capital effective way to do this? I have power connections, but not unlimited ones, and I have plenty of counter…
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