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Sourcing Liberica or Excelsa coffee in the UK
I'm looking to try some Liberica or Exelsa coffee in the UK. I usually buy wholebean coffee from Bean to Door online (roasted and then posted within a few days), or from small independent shops where the coffee has been recently roasted, but mainly…
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Weight loss between harvest and pre roasting
My questionn being as to how much weight loss is there between coffee beans been harvested and when it is dry enough to roast.If no answer, someone might how much volume loss there is.
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Martin
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Coffee percolator
I have bought an Italian percolator and cannot get the taste right, like you would find in a coffee house.
I buy beans from a proper coffee house and tried many different coffee types and origins.
The taste I am trying to achieve is basically the…
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When dialing in a pour over, what factors indicate a change in water temperature might be necessary?
I’ve been experimenting with my v60, EK43, refractometer and variable temperature kettle. I understand somewhat how grind size, water-to-Coffee ratio, agitation etc. affect extraction, but I am unclear on the role water temperature plays. I’ve heard…
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How can I make only a single shot on Delonghi EC9?
I have a Delonghi EC9 and I want to make only a single shot. But, when I put the half amount of coffee in the portafilter the cup don't brew well.
Mazen Osama
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Am I psychologically addicted to coffee?
I do not really mind if I am addicted to coffee. However, I noticed a psychological effect and that makes me kind of curious.
When I do not drink coffee, I feel more negative about life. Caffeine really changes my mind in a positive direction.
I…
independentvariable
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Is coffee addiction a problem?
If a person drink coffee for 3 to 4 times a day like a tea and certainly have a coffee addiction. One feels headache when deprived of their coffee for even a single day. Is this a problem to have addiction of coffee?
saiqa jabeen
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How coffee activates the nerve cells of the brain and what is the mechanism of it?
After drinking coffee we feel so relaxed and our brains feel so free. Why this happens?
Mateen Ahmed
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What coffees can I make with a briki?
I have a briki at home and was wondering what types of coffee can I make with it apart from Greek coffee, yack.
Anything like cappuccino/latte/americano?
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Difference between cold brew and iced coffee?
What is the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?
Is cold brew better than iced coffee?
Laila
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Problems with latte art: too thick to draw
I'm using a low-end machine with pressurized portafilter and started two weeks ago to try the latte art.
I'm aware of the basic steps and I have seen a lot of videos but no success at all drawing latte. It always get too thick to draw (that maybe is…
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Adding vanilla extract to coffee?
To sweeten coffee, instead of using sugar, I am putting in a few drops of vanilla extract. What other substitutes can I add to coffee for a different taste?
Can I add almond extract?
Can I use vanilla essence instead of vanilla extract?
Can you put…
Laila
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Source for Coffee beans characteristics per origin?
Can I find an information/source for the characteristics for each coffee beans per origins ?
for example the acidity level, flavors, aroma , etc for
Brazilia-Santos, Harrar, Djimmah , etc.. ?
And the names of the coffee beans per each country ?…
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Your recommendation and advice for Turkish coffee blends
I am in a process of establishing a small coffee-factory in Egypt.
I would like to know your recommendation for Turkish-coffee-blend, what do you prefer, what are your recommendations ?
I am thinking of (Brazilia-Santos 70% + Harrar 30%) , do you…
Zahaby
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Why they collect coffee beans that are eaten by wild civets? Why don't they use fresh coffee beans instead of collecting these unhygienic beans.
How is this possible to collect coffee beans that were eaten by wild civets in forest? Is it hygienic? Why so expensive?
Aqib Ch
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