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Questions on the process of turning coffee beans into a beverage.

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Empirical data on reuse of grounds, by flow and filter

We wanted to know are there quality empirically generated chemical composition tables examining the relationship between filter porosity, flow by volume per time, and grounds of different varieties?
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Is 270ml of coffee in a 6-cup Bialetti Moka attainable with the correct grind size?

I have just bought a 6-cup Bialetti Moka Express, and the user manual quotes its 300 ml reservoir should result in 270 ml of coffee. However, I have conducted some tests, and unless the grind size is ...
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How suitable is a glass pot for making Turkish Coffee with milk?

I'm looking into Turkish Coffee and it looks very appealing from a flavor, caffeine strength. and cleanup perspective. I was considering one of the electric machines to boil, but it kinda seems like ...
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Controlling Acidity - Comandante C40 MK3 RedClix & Bodum Chambord French Press 3 Cup - 12 floz

Did I not brew long enough? Should I go finer & less time? Or coarser & longer brew? I've been getting acidic brews using french press method. Between sips I have a tart after taste in my ...
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Any scientific studies on time versus temperature when brewing coffee?

There are various ways of brewing coffee, ranging from boiling for less than a minute (Turkish) to soaking in the refrigerator for 24 hours (cold brew). I've occasionally tried it at 70°C (160°F) for ...
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Dual Hopper Grinder, Single Brewer, Mixing Flavors! Please help!

I own a small coffee shop, and the regulars love their flavored coffee. To help improve the workflow, I bought a dual hopper grinder. One side is flavored, the other is regular/house. We brew both ...
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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. ...
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Does an inconsistent roast affect espresso extraction? If so, how?

I'm not really asking about flavour, I understand that an inconsistent roast causes inconsistent flavour. My question is how it affects the extraction itself. Does an uneven roast lead to an uneven ...
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How to get the correct brew on mushroom coffee

I'm giving mushroom coffee a try. I picked up a jar from a local herb shop. There were no directions. Based on some research, I'm putting a little less than a tablespoon in a cup with boiling water. ...
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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 ...
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How to fix lack of finish in a v60 with very acidic grounds

I just got a new batch of beans and am having trouble brewing a cup with a decent finish. The flavor on my cups just seems to disappear in a matter of seconds after actually drinking. I searched ...
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Ideal brewing time for 3-cup Chemex?

I'm not very good with judging grind sizes, so one method I read about was, instead of focusing so much on grind size pay attention to the brew time. If the brew takes too long, the coffee grounds are ...
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My pot no longer percolates water to the top

My pot has worked fine for six months but has stopped working altogether. No water percolates up into the chamber.
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Filter coffee machine vs boiling on the stove

I just saw you can buy a coffee machine that uses a rather simple filter method to brew coffee. Exhibit A I wondered what is the difference between that machine and brewing coffee in a pot on the ...
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