Questions tagged [coffee-machines]
An automated machine used to brew coffee such as drip coffee-makers, espresso machines, or pod-based machines.
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What's the simplest/cheapest coffee maker that can make a good latte automatically?
I would like to buy a machine that can make me a cup of good latte/cappuccino in the morning. There are dozens of options on the market: from capsule-based machines to huge expensive pro coffee makers,...
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What is the right coffee ground size for an espresso coffee machine?
I have an espresso coffee machine. When I use very fine pure coffee powder, it seems the water fails to pass through and when I use a coarsely ground powder, the extract is too light. Should I be ...
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Raspberry Pi Coffee Maker [duplicate]
Has anyone here made their own Coffee Maker? I have a rapsberry pi and I am looking into making a coffee maker out of it. Potentially it would be a drip of some sort, but I am unsure what to do. I ...
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How can I test or repair my Keurig k45 heating component?
My k-cup coffee maker has stopped making coffee. It's a Keurig K45. It will take water, activate the pump, then it will just stay on the step with the red heating light on. I've let it sit for 15 ...
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Why can't I have enough crema with my espresso machine? Doesn't it provide enough pressure?
It seems my machine doesn't create enough pressure because I can't create a decent crema.
The machine heats up water which increases the pressure and eventually the water makes it through the coffee.
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Espresso, pour starts dripping halfway?
I have a Espresso machine (Rocket R58).
I'm curious why my pour starts to drip halfway the pull. Is there any explanation why halfway and not from the get-go?
I do understand I need to go more ...
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What is a FlavorLock™ bag?
What is a FlavorLock™ bag? Why it is important for wrapping coffee product or even pet food? Does it have any effect to the product inside if we use an ordinary bag?
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Custom hot drinks maker availability
I am interested in finding out if the following product exists, a custom hot drinks maker e.g. User adds own ingredients, such as blended coffee beans, instant coffee granules, milk, teabags, sugar, ...
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Is this kettle (Moka pot) intended for re-brewing coffee?
I have this kettle that looks something like this
It has quite a lot of space for coffee and not so much for water (I am filling them up both to max).
Is it intended for coffee to be re-brewed (...
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What is this brewing equipment and how it is used?
I have encountered an old and interesting looking coffee brewing equipment on the Internet. It looks like a syphon, but as far as I see, it has an electric inlet on the right side.
Could anybody ...
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Why does French press not give enough 'Caffeine Effect'?
I've been drinking drip coffee for several years. It's been perfect for me. It tastes good and most importantly it makes me awake.
Recently I started drinking french press coffee and there is ...
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Good quality espresso / cappuccino maker that doesn't leak or break within 18 months of use
I have been buying de Longhi coffee machines for a while now and they seem to be getting worse. I started on a Delonghi EC152 which was low cost and pretty reliable. Then when my 2nd one died, I ...
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What grind to use for a Phin (Vietnamese Coffee Maker)?
I got a phin at a local vietnamese market, and I will be grinding my own beans. Should the grind be fine or coarse or somewhere in the middle?
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What are important factors to consider for a bean-to-cup machine?
I'm advocating for my office to purchase a bean-to-cup coffee machine to replace an auto-drip machine. What factors should I consider before suggesting a particular bean-to-cup machine? I'd be happy ...
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For how long coffee may stay in thermoses; meeting ECBC/SCAE/SCAA requirements, what does it mean?
We got in the office some kind of coffee-machine, I think it's Moccamaster CD Thermo, and it has 2 thermoses, to keep a coffee warm/fresh for certain period of time.
Thermoses are good and easy to ...
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Why is coffee mostly hot brewed?
Why is coffee always made with hot water ?
I know there is iced coffee, but even in this case, coffee must be made with boiled water before.
My simple coffee machine heats water into vapor, then ...
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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 ...
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What is the standardized naming of this type of coffee?
What is the "standard" name for this type of coffee in the various countries (I mean made from these type of machines with the paper filter)?
I have noticed when travelling that in some coffee spots ...
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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? ...
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What steam wand to replace my Gaggia Carezza old machine?
I have an old model of Gaggie Carezza that can be found here. The steam wand needs to be replaced. Does anyone know which one is suitable? I have been looking at this Rancilio Silvia steam wand but ...
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What Type of Coffee Is Used In a Coffee-Maker?
I come from a land of tea-drinkers and have only recently taken a fancy to coffee. I just ordered this coffee-maker for myself, which is the first that I'll ever own.
I am a bit perplexed as to what ...
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Certain Types of Coffee Machines Use Certain Filters?
I was on this website which states that there are four main types of coffee makers:
Drip Coffee
Espresso
French Press
Single Cup
I'm wondering that they might have to use different types of filters. ...
