Freezing coffee beans for 4 years  QUESTION:

I won a basket at an auction about 4 years ago with several different kinds of Starbucks coffee beans. I put them in the freezer and ...

Are chemicals used to make flavored coffee?  QUESTION:

I love flavored coffee, but am concerned about how "natural" the flavors are. If I buy hazelnut flavored coffee, for instance, is the ...

Can coffee cause a heart attack?  QUESTION:

Can coffee lead to heart attacks in teenagers?

ANSWER:

Let me preface this answer by saying I am not a doctor, nor a medical ...

Is there a drip coffee maker with no plastic parts?   QUESTION:

Is there a one cup or smaller coffee maker (drip) that does not use any plasic. Also on the pods, does the water come in contact with ...

How many whole coffee beans to make two cups?  How do I know how many whole beans to grind to make 2 cups of coffee?

ANSWER:

Tough question. This will depend on the type of grinder you use ...

How do you make Swedish coffee?  QUESTION:

My aunt used to make delicious coffee that she called Swedish coffee. All I can remember is that she used egg shells in with the grounds....

What's the benefit in buying a coffee grinder and brewer combined?  QUESTION:

I'm looking to replace my old coffee brewer and am considering a coffee machine that combines both a grinder and brewer. Understandably,...

Is decaffeinated coffee really caffeine free?  QUESTION:

I love coffee but can't take caffeine, I have been told that there can be as much as 60% caffeine in some decaffeinated coffees, and ...

What is an E.S.E. Pod?  QUESTION:

A few times now I have come across the term 'E.S.E. pods'. What is this? What's an ESE pod?

ANSWER:

E.S.E. Pods are sealed ...

How can I make low acid coffee?  QUESTION:

I love coffee, but have a really sensitive stomach. I also get reflux problems when I drink coffee. Is there some way I can make coffee ...

How often do I need to change the coffee in airpots?  QUESTION:

I was wondering how long coffee stays fresh in an airpot. I know it stays hot for a long time, but how long does it stay tasting good....

How long can I keep coffee in the fridge?  QUESTION:

How long is it safe to keep brewed drip coffee in the refrigerator? I like to make coffee to drink iced so I want to keep some in the ...

How to I choose the best coffee roast?  QUESTION:

I recently purchased a new coffee maker and grinder and now I wonder what kind of coffee roast to buy. What's the difference between ...

Cone vs flat-bottom filter. Which is better?  QUESTION:

What are the pros and cons of a cone vs a flat-bottom filter?

ANSWER:

That's an interesting question. I don't think either ...

Is unrefrigerated brewed coffee bad for your health?  QUESTION:

I worry my mother is making herself sick by drinking 1-4 day-old brewed coffee she does not refrigerate. Sometimes she lets the coffee ...

How to make coffee stronger  QUESTION:

I have two questions: I have just started to drink coffee. Is there a way to make mild coffee stronger and after the coffee has cooled ...

What's the best way to brew coffee?  QUESTION:

There seem to be so many different ways to brew coffee. Is there a best way? Does it matter what kind of brewer I use?

ANSWER:

The ...

Drip or Percolated coffee...which is best?  QUESTION:

Is there a difference between drip and percolated when it comes to taste? Coffee at home is not as good as when I purchase a cup...even ...

Is coffee good for plants?  QUESTION:

Is coffee good for plants? I don't like the idea of throwing away any kind of organic waste. But I want to be sure that it's OK to put ...

Should I store my coffee beans in the fridge?  QUESTION:

I normally store coffee in ziplock bags in the fridge. Does that destroy the beans over time? Or is it okay? If not, what is the very ...

Coffee pods for airline coffee brewers?  QUESTION:

We operate a Boeing 757- 200. We recently installed a new galley purchased 10 years ago. The coffee maker an Atlas standard Part Number ...

BELGIAN COFFEE POT  QUESTION:

I have an earthenware Belgian coffee pot with two filters inside. I know one is for coffee (beans I think) and the other filter is for ...

Coffee from our new coffee maker tastes bad.  QUESTION:

My wife and I are on our 4th new coffee maker and we cannot get rid of the plastic/chemical taste that the new coffee makers produce....

How long does brewed coffee last?  QUESTION:

How long does brewed coffee last? Does putting it in the fridge lengthen life?

ANSWER:

Coffee isn't the kind of drink where ...

Has Maxwell House coffee gone bad?  QUESTION:

I have used regular Maxwell House for many years, but lately it just is not any good. I used rich original, but now the bag or can says ...

Filtered versus unfiltered coffee brewing.  QUESTION:

Recently, I have heard discussion regarding filtered coffee is more desirable than unfiltered. Why is filtered coffee more desirable?...

How is it best to store coffee beans while on vacation?  QUESTION:

I'll be away from home for a few weeks. What is the best way to store my remaining open packages of Dunkin Donuts coffee while I'm gone?...

Is it OK to buy a cheap coffee grinder?  QUESTION:

I have noticed there is a huge difference in the prices of different coffee grinders. Anywhere from twenty to two hundred dollars. Is ...

What about ethical shopping for coffee?  QUESTION:

Ethical shopping is important to me. What are my options when it comes to buying and making coffee?

ANSWER:

Good question. And ...

Paper vs. metal coffee filters. Which is best?  QUESTION:

Which is the best type of coffee filter to use? Is it the disposable paper filter or the permanent metal filter? I want to use the one ...

Is coffee fattening?   QUESTION:

A friend at work told me that drinking too much coffee is fattening. Is this true?

ANSWER:

Coffee itself is not fattening at ...

Which are the top coffee producing countries?  QUESTION:

I want to know the top ten coffee producing countries in the world, and some information about them.

ANSWER:

Different groups ...

Can you help me identify this antique coffee maker?  QUESTION:

I am looking for a particular sort of antique type coffee maker. This way to brew is accomplished with a two piece maker. One glass pot ...

What's the best way of cleaning a coffee maker?  QUESTION:

Someone told me I should clean or descale my coffee maker once every six months or so. The trouble is, I have no idea what to do. Can ...

What exactly is Gourmet Coffee?  QUESTION:

I work in a small office and a couple of people insist we buy coffee beans in packages that say 'gourmet coffee' on the label. Myself,...

How long should coffee take to brew?  QUESTION:

Why does my coffee pot take so long to brew? I am talking like 20 minutes....The pot gets cleaned to remove hard water etc..

ANSWER:...

Iced coffee and caffeine question.  QUESTION:

Can you tell me if brewed coffee has less caffeine when it is stored in the refrigerator for a few days? I like to have hot coffee in ...

How much caffeine in coffee?  QUESTION:

I was told that stronger roasts such as French or Espresso have less caffiene than regular roasts. They said that the longer the beans ...

Can I refrigerate brewed coffee?  QUESTION:

I use a Bunn coffee pot that makes a whole pot of coffee at the time. My husband and I use 1.5 pots in the morning. In the early afternoon ...

Is it better to buy my coffee online?  QUESTION:

Usually I buy my coffee locally when I do my shopping. But I'm thinking maybe I'd do better buying from an online coffee store. What ...

What is the price of Blue Mountain Coffee?  QUESTION:

I'm trying to figure out the price for a pound of Blue Mountain Coffee Wallenford Estate coffee. can you help?

ANSWER:

Pricing ...

Does flavored coffee add flavor to the next pot of coffee?  QUESTION:

Several of my co-workers (who do not like flavored coffee) have asked me to stop using it because they assume that the flavor of the ...

Is freezing coffee beans a good idea?  QUESTION:

My husband and I buy whole coffee beans and grind them at home. When these are on sale we would like to stock up. Is it possible to freeze ...

Looking for the right coffee maker...  QUESTION:

I am looking for a coffee machine that does the following: grinds beans, makes espresso and espresso drinks, and also brews a full pot ...

How do I brew stronger coffee?  QUESTION:

I have been purchasing many different kinds of coffee makers just to get a strong cup of coffee. I even fill the basket to the top with ...

Is it OK to leave pressed coffee grinds in my French Press mug?  QUESTION:

When making coffee in a French press mug, the site recommends plunging after 3-5 minutes. Is it not detrimental to the coffee to allow ...

How is coffee decaffeinated?  QUESTION:

I was wondering how caffeine free coffee - or beans - are made? Is it a special type of plant or is something done in the roasting process?...

Cylindrical gravity-powered drip filter with pot below?  
QUESTION:

I use an old fashioned sort of coffee maker, and I need another of the same sort. It has two pieces. One is a regular ceramic pot. The ...

Why is some coffee bitter?  QUESTION:

I am a big coffee drinker. I always thought bitter coffee is the result of how much chicory is in it? Is this true or false? And if ...

What are espresso coffee makers?  QUESTION:

I get confused. What's the difference between regular coffee makers and espresso coffee makers? My husband says he'd like for us to have ...

Coffee grounds in the cup?  QUESTION:

When I pour a cup of coffee from my percolator I always have grounds at the bottom of my cup. Any suggestions?

ANSWER:

It sounds ...

Combination coffee pot and burr grinder?  QUESTION:

Hi, could you please tell me a brand that sells a single cup brewer and burr grinder.

Thanks, Tony

ANSWER:

Tony, hi

Not ...

For how long can I store brewed coffee?  QUESTION:

I just brewed some really good coffee at triple strength to use for iced lattes. I chilled it, but didn't use much of it. My father ...

Fair Trade and K-Cup  QUESTION:

So I stumbled upon your article about the K-Cups, and was surprised with myself how it never really occurred to me how un-eco-friendly ...

Forever waiting for coffee  QUESTION:

Why does my coffee pot take so long to brew? It has gotten worse over the years, now it's up to 40 minutes for 10 cups! The maker of ...

How come some coffee tastes so bad?  QUESTION:

Why is it that some coffee just plain tastes so bad? I just can't appreciate some coffees. However, if I visit certain restaurants, it'...

How much are coffee farmers paid?  QUESTION:

What are farmers paid for the coffee cherry prior to processing to the green bean? If farmers are members of cooperatives, what are the ...

How can I prevent ground coffee static?  QUESTION:

Why do my freshly ground coffee beans have static? Some brands of bean are worse than others. Some bags of beans start off fine with ...

Bitter Tasting Coffee  QUESTION:

How do you get the bitter taste out of dark roasted coffee?

ANSWER:

As you may already know, the darker the roast, the greater ...

Do I really need to grind my own coffee?  QUESTION:

I don't want the bother of grinding my own beans -- I want to just buy ground beans and store them in the refrigerator.

ANSWER:

It ...

Coffee and dehydration  QUESTION:

Does coffee dehydrate your body?

ANSWER:

No, drinking coffee won't cause dehydration.

Caffeine is a very mild diuretic, but ...

How can I clean a manual coffee mill?  QUESTION:

How do you clean the mechanism of a manual coffee mill in order to prevent the build-up of oils and residue that could harm the coffee ...

How to measure for a coffee maker  QUESTION:

I do not know how to make coffee. My husband is the one who drinks it. We bought a Bunn Coffee maker and I have been shy about using ...

Was any part of Coffee making ever accidental?  QUESTION:

I was wondering if there was anything in the history of the coffee bean that was accidental. I mean, were the people who harnessed coffee ...

Whare can I find coffee recipes?  QUESTION:

I would like to know how to make various coffees such as mocha, Irish, latte. Can you help me?

ANSWER:

I'm no expert on the ...

Are there any downsides to fair trade coffee?  QUESTION:

Are there any downsides to fair trade coffee? What's the cynic's point of view?

ANSWER:

Interesting question.

I'm a big ...

What's the correct way of coffee tasting?  QUESTION:

How to do the correct way of coffee tasting? What are the procedures involved?

ANSWER:

Coffee tasting is pretty much like wine ...

Why coffee taste changes when it cools.  QUESTION:

I have been wondering for a while why my cup of coffee changes taste when it cools. For example: when I brew a fresh pot of coffee and ...

My boss likes strong coffee  QUESTION:

My boss likes strong coffee. I work in a deli. The only complaints for coffee comes from my boss. I am using a large commercial drip ...

What's that plastic knob on the Dunkin' Donuts coffee package?  QUESTION:

Hi, I wonder if you could tell me what that plastic knob attached to the inside of my bag of Dunkin' Donuts coffee would be?

ANSWER:...

How to process coffee, from the tree to the table.  QUESTION:

I have a coffee tree in my backyard here on the big island of Hawaii. My question is, what is the process in drying the bean and then ...

How many carbs and sugars in flavored coffees?  QUESTION:

Since all the regular and decaf flavored (hazelnut, coconut, chocolate, etc) coffees that I have purchased do not give any nutrition ...

Looking for a mild coffee, not bitter.  QUESTION:

I am a relatively new coffee drinker and I am not sure what type of coffee to buy for home. I tried a dark French Roast but it tastes ...

Freezing coffee beans for storage  QUESTION:

Years ago I started freezing my whole coffee beans as a storage method. Each morning I measure out the amount I want and grind them ...

How do I make coffee for 50 people?  QUESTION:

I borrowed a large electric percolator for a party. It does not have any directions. How would I make coffee for 50 people?

ANSWER:...

Which is the best coffee maker with a burr grinder?  QUESTION:

Opinions appreciated on which model to buy when you are looking for the best all around coffee maker with a burr grinder....I have read ...

Which kind of espresso coffee should I use?.  QUESTION:

Hello. I have a Saeco Vienna De Luxe. I am trying to get a nice cream espresso coffee. My question is, what type of brand espresso coffee ...

Can you help with our thin, watery coffee?  QUESTION:

We bought the Black and Decker HomeCafe based on Consumers. The coffee is thin and watery even though we've tried several brands. Any ...

Why get a coffee maker with burr grinder?  QUESTION:

My husband is keen to get a new coffee maker, and he has found one that includes a "burr grinder". Is this good? Is it worth the extra ...

What is the correct strength of coffee?  QUESTION:

My husband insists that a good cup of coffee must be see-through.

He remembers, as a youth, going to a restaurant and the waitress ...

How long does coffee stay hot in a thermal carafe?  QUESTION:

How long can brewed coffee stay hot in a thermal carafe?

ANSWER:

Good question. Thermal carafe coffee makers are becoming more ...