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Non-plastic version of an AeroPress?
This may be off topic because it is opinion-based and hypothetical in nature. There may be some merit however because it is presented with a "fair and impartial tone" and invites experiences over ...
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Brewing 900 Cups of Coffee (In 24 Hours)?
Your problem depends more on the shape of the data than the raw quantities. 900 cups in 24 hours is one cup every 40 seconds or so, which isn't so bad, however I doubt that's the distribution of ...
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What is the purpose of a coffee press?
It's a French press.
Put ground coffee inside it, pour hot water, stir a little bit, and then wait for 2 to 4 minutes (or longer if you want a strong and bitter coffee).
After waiting, use the pump ...
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Typical set up/menu for farmer's market coffee stand?
Off the top of my head (by no means exhaustive):
A two-group double boiler espresso machine
You want two groups in case something goes wrong with one of them, you're not out of business. You also want ...
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What is the purpose of the crimp on a moka funnel?
The crimp is there to support the reducer! The reducer slots into the funnel, and sits on the ridge. You then put coffee on top of it, allowing you to use less coffee in larger pots.
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Actual Cezve: advice for buying
There are many things to consider.
It is not really important whether it is copper or not. (Copper is for tourists in Turkey and generally of bad quality.)
I advise you to choose a stainless steel ...
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Coffee Grinder vs. Spice Grinder - What's the difference?
(Note: With a general perspective, you may classify coffee as a spice.)
I imagine you mention the hand grinders. In that case, the main difference is the size of the canals of the grinders. E.g. in a ...
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Aluminium moka pot put through dishwasher and then polished - would it alter taste?
As you suggest and note in your question, and it deserves repeating:
Aluminum of any kind is generally not recommended for the dishwasher: it is likely to corrode / oxidize like your pot did.
Keeping ...
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Should I rinse paper coffee filters before use?
I learned in a chemistry lab that a paper filter does not "work" i.e. "filter" if it is not wet. If you put a paper filter in the cone and wet it before putting the coffee in the filter works better ...
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How do I heat this very old vacuum pot?
Great find! How fun. You do indeed have a vacuum coffee maker -- a.k.a. vac-pot, syphon, or siphon.
This style of vac-pot is intended to be used on a stove-top (specifically: having a flat bottom, ...
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What's the basket/tamper size for Gaggia Classic?
Actually the most common and widely used basket/tamper size is the 58mm. It also seemed, from a quick Google, that the Gaggia Classic does indeed use a 58mm portafilter basket so you'll want to find a ...
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Is there a difference in quality of using a plastic/wood/metal stirrer?
I'm just reasoning...
Polished gold or porcelain must be the ideal stirrers as they won't chemically react. I opt for porcelain as it may also help keeping the coffee warm as its thermal conductivity ...
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Are there any ways that coffee consumers can measure the caffeine content of what they are drinking by themselves?
It really depends on your budget. You say you are fine with a bit of an investment - how does 2500$ sound?
For that price you can get a Lighttells CA-700 which lets you analyze the caffeine content in ...
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How do I heat this very old vacuum pot?
I use this heat diffuser:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Truka-Large-Stovetop-Double-Diffuser/dp/B000LCNLJY/
to heat my flat-bottomed glass Cona vac pot, on a halogen heat glass hob, which I think is ...
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Moka pot induction heater
You can actually get all-in-one moka pots that plug directly into the mains, e.g.:
http://www.amazon.com/Delonghi-EMK6-Alicia-Electric-Espresso/dp/B00009W5F0
I've used one similar to this before, ...
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What's The Difference Between Paper and Long-Lasting Filters
I love good strong coffee. To lose flavor is a deal breaker. I tried the gold mesh filter and it is un-acceptable to me. I went back to paper. I was told that because of the screen mesh bottom the ...
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What quantity of ground coffee should I use for an automatic drip machine?
Starbucks' standard is 2 tbsp. per 6 oz. cup. You may be able to adjust downward if your machine has a bypass which adds hot water straight to the pot.
The thing to pay attention to is ...
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How can I make filtering my cold brew easier?
Well this idea was not entirely mine. Some of my senior colleagues gave me this idea a long time ago.
When I make Cold Brew, what I do is:
First simply let the coffee grounds steep in the water (no ...
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How Much Should I Spend When Investing In An At-Home Espresso Machine?
It's important to note that you should be thinking of your entire espresso budget (i.e. Machine, Grinder, and Accessories) when trying to find the "right" price. If you were to buy a $1000 machine, ...
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What is the best coffee brewing method to learn at home? What equipment shall i prepare?
I am unsure if you are comjng from the perspective of someone who wants to become a barista or someone who is interested in making quality coffee at home.
In my opinion learning how to brew quality ...
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Tap water or bottled water?
Just think that your drink, coffee, is around 97-98% water so you need quality water to make a quality cup of coffee due the following:
Tap water, beside the calcium, will have additional components ...
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Which is better for grinding coffee: Food processor or blender?
I guess both food processors and blenders would act like big blade grinders. Blade grinders give particles of a wide range of sizes, from fine dust to chunks. This gives uneven flavor extraction (if ...
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Is the moka pot predisposed to producing burnt or bitter coffee?
This is nothing I've tried myself, but to add onto your theory of the heat required to brew the Moka-Pot, I believe we'll arrive at an answer. The problem is not likely the water temperature itself, ...
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What is the least expensive technique for an at-home coffee brewing novice?
Assuming they're done properly, one brewing method isn't better than another in the sense it produces better coffee. Different brewing methods produce different flavor profiles, and work best with ...
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How should I clean a stainless coffee carafe?
I have a Bunn coffee brewer with a stainless steel thermal carafe. I have cleaned it, following the instructions in the owner’s manual and the results were surprisingly good.
Place a paper filter in ...
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Do the size and shape of a cezve matter?
Proper size of cezve matters. Normally, it is ideal to fill up the cezve up to one third to the half of its height before beginning the brewing process. You need the rest of the height during the ...
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What are important factors to consider for a bean-to-cup machine?
Some major factors for consideration:
1) Manufacturer and warranty - with more integrated parts I've had to return or replace my fair share of these (and finally moved to separate machines for better ...
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Typical set up/menu for farmer's market coffee stand?
US Barista Champioin Charles Babinski, in his Go Get 'Em shop, grinds coffees ahead of time. I've implemented it in my shop, and it's not so bad, flavorwise. Meticulously weighed shots, ready for ...
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What is the cheapest way to use coffee beans?
There are many ways to brew coffee, and several that are on the "inexpensive" end of the spectrum. Your tone sounds like you're not very into coffee, so to that end here are my broad recommendations ...
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