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Is Starbucks a fast-food like coffee company?

Well actually it is obvious that they are pretty fast. But to the proffessionals i ask : does Starbucks's coffee is not organic ? not healthy ? or includes so much chemicals ? I do realize it depends on the type and flavour of coffee but , anyway ..…
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Dehydration immediate signs

I've noticed i get palpitations and uncomfortable chest pain after taking my coffee. As advised under my previous post to limit my intake, ive started doing that subtracting a whopping 100mg of caffiene. (So my average everyday is 300mg). The…
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Regular service intervals

I am an owner of a dual boiler E61 machine (lelit bianca) for 3 years and I often hear that one should get them to professional maintenance/service all 2-3 years for descaling (not backflush) and to replace rubber o-rings, tube, what not and the…
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Coffee induced scary jitters (?)

I by no means have any coffee machine nor have i ever probably tasted real coffee but a month ago i started drinking (instant) coffee black. Before that i used to take my coffee with milk but i noticed it didn't make me feel energized nor did it…
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Jura Ena 4 Troubleshooting

I have a perplexing problem with my Jura Ena 4 (bought new in 2021). For a little while now, it has been regularly (every 4-6 brews) performing the following behavior when brewing a coffee: The machine will make the usual "I am about to brew a…
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Pour over for single cup brew not extracting caffeine?

So I kind of do a pour over method but I do the following steps: boil the water put 4 to 5 tsp (20-25 grams) of medium grounds in 6 to 7 fluid ounces of water or 177 mL to 207 mL (grams) of water stir the mixture and let it sit for 30 seconds to 1…
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Does anyone know how to remove the grind adjustment dial from the Eureka Mignon Perfetto?

I have an Eureka Mignon Perfetto and I really hate its "easy setting" dial: it's too sensitive and it makes any precise adjustment impossible. I would like to remove it from the threaded adjustment rod and exchange it for the standard dial that the…
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How to brew a Turkish style coffee with milk from a microwave?

In my further learning about Turkish Coffee, I came across:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVdpS7Xw69g This looks quite intriguing. Now, I do like milk in my coffee. And a bit of coffee, as they say, in my sugar. So that might complicate…
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Baratza Sette 270 (not Wi) poor man's grind-by-weight

I currently own a Breville Infuser espresso machine and the Smart Grinder Pro, but I'm looking to upgrade. I have my eyes on the Baratza Sette 270 line, and ideally I would go for the grind-by-weight 270Wi, but it's a bit out of my price range…
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Can I speed up the laxative effect of coffee (maximum in 30-45 minutes)?

Hi everyone, I have a hydrogen-sulfur type SIBO disease and If I don't defecate everyday, the poop accumulates in the bowels and make me pass gas (believe me it has really foul smell like rotten egg). I everyday defecate through the laxative…
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Seeking Advice on Importing Roasted Specialty Coffee Beans from Brazil into the US: Permitting and Legal Requirements

I'm a Brazilian currently residing in the United States, and I'm exploring the idea of importing specialty coffee beans roasted in my hometown in Brazil to sell here in the US market. My hometown is renowned for producing unique and high-quality…
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How much does a metal filter affect extraction time?

I'm investigating reusable metal filters for drip coffee makers or pour-over, and the information online seems counter-intuitive. Online discussion about the difference always describes how the metal filters have bigger pores than paper filters, so…
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relationship of grind size to immersion time - aeropress

when brewing, does more time with a coarser grind give the same flavour as less time with a finer grind? ie for a given flavour is it a simple proportional relationship of surface area to time, with some constant?
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Is there a specific name for a coffee made with cold heavy cream and a double shot of espresso?

Many years ago a friend turned me onto a coffee drink basically a coffee cup filled with (cold) heavy cream, leaving enough room for a double shot of espresso. Stir twice. That's it. He called it 'life changing' (which it is) but I'd like to know if…
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What's wrong with the coffee machine? What does the light bulb indicate?

What's wrong with the coffee machine? What does the light bulb indicate?