http://www.coffeedetective.com/facts-about-coffee-blog.html The Coffee Detective Blog is the fastest and easiest way for you to keep up with the latest in common sense coffee news and help. en-us how to make coffee Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:32:46 GMT Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:32:46 GMT coffeedetective.com http://www.coffeedetective.com/index.html The best coffee makers? The best gourmet coffee beans? With so many choices out here, it’s hard to tell. Unless you get the facts about coffee, and some commonsense advice, from the Coffee Detective. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:49:00 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-reviews.html A collection of coffee reviews, written in plain English. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:44:25 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/peter-asher-dominican-republic-peaberry-coffee.html A beautifully balanced peaberry coffee from the Dominican Republic. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:41:14 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/fully-immersible-fully-stainless-percolator.html QUESTION: I would like to find a fully immersible percolator where all the parts that come into contact with the coffee are stainless. I have a 1965 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:16:17 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/why-do-some-coffees-taste-too-sweet-to-me.html QUESTION: I've discovered that some coffees can be quite sweet, and that I dislike whatever it is that makes some coffees really sweet. I've been wondering Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:26:51 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-benefits.html There are a lot of myths about how much coffee you should or shouldn’t drink. The fact is, recent research that coffee benefits your health in a number of important ways. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:55:13 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/rockin-coffee-Yirgacheffe.html This medium roast Yirgacheffe coffee from Ethiopia is rich, subtle and intensely satisfying. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:30:45 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/saeco-syntia-cappuccino-machine-review.html If it’s within your budget, the Saeco Syntia is a great choice for a delicious cappuccino, with the minimum of fuss or clean-up. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:11:48 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/suncafe-video.html Learn how to set up and use the SunCafe Coffee Pod Brewer Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:24:34 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/peter-asher-burundi-coffee.html A bold, smooth and unforgettable coffee from the Republic of Burundi in East Africa. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:23:30 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/alcoholic-coffee-drinks.html Alcoholic coffee drinks recipes for after-dinner treats. If you have the liqueurs and the coffee, we have the recipes. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:47:55 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/best-coffee-makers.html If you are looking for the best coffee makers, you first need to know about the different ways to brew coffee in a variety of coffee making machines... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:44:35 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/single-cup-coffee-brewers.html Single cup coffee makers are the latest big thing. Are they all they’re cracked up to be? We did some sleuthing to find out more... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:47:08 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-different-coarseness-of-ground-coffee-for-my-drip-brewer-and-espresso-machine.html QUESTION: I make coffee with a drip brewer, and occasionally make espresso with my espresso machine. I know I should use medium ground coffee for the Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:28:58 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/how-can-i-descale-my-keurig-kcup-brewer.html QUESTION: I have a Keurig B60 coffee maker and the display is telling me to descale the brewer. But it doesn't tell me how! What do I do? ANSWER: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:10:34 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/tassimo-t20-video.html The Tassimo T20 Hot beverage System makes single servings of coffee, cappuccino, tea, hot chocolate and more Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:47:35 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/antioxidants-in-coffee.html As surprising as it may seem, antioxidants in coffee provide Americans with more antioxidants than any other source. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:19:56 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/gourmet-coffee-gifts.html This year there are numerous gourmet coffee gifts to choose from for the coffee lover in your life. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:01:48 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/rockin-coffee-timor.html This dark medium roast coffee from Timor is beautifully smooth, with a balanced range of delightful flavors. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:24:10 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/help-identifying-a-possible-antique-coffee-maker.html QUESTION: I found this item while cleaning out my Grandma's basement. My best guess is some type of coffee maker. Does anybody know anything about this Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:14:50 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/say-goodbye-kcups-and-welcome-back-coffee-pods.html As much as I love the Keurig, you can't open it and get that nasal full of aroma as you do with the PODS. Or the top froth with each brew. POD, which came Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:08:40 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/why-doesnt-dunkin-donut-coffee-taste-the-same-at-home.html QUESTION: Why does store-bought coffee smell and taste better at their location than at my home? I use a French press coffee maker. I bought the grinds Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:45:59 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/nick-usborne-coffeedetective.html This site started out as a pure hobby, because I love gourmet coffee. But quite quickly I realized it was also giving me a significant second income. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:30:36 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/cafe-tabom-gourmet-coffee.html The Café Tabom Gourmet blend is 100% Brazilian, 100% Arabica, and has a subtle, full flavor. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:08:27 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/where-have-the-arabica-coffee-beans-gone.html QUESTION: Has there been a calamity in the supply of Arabica? Used to bry the house brand of WalMart, which was labeled 100 percent Arabica. Now it Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:20:26 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/stove-top-coffee-percolator.html Stove top coffee percolators have a bad reputation among gourmet coffee lovers, but perked coffee can be surprisingly good. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:39:20 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/espresso-coffee-drinks.html How to make cappuccino, latte, caffe mocha and other espresso-based coffee drinks. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:51:39 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-mills.html Quality manual coffee mills will grind your coffee beans as well as an electric grinder. Why bother to grind by hand? For the simple pleasure of it... Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:21:32 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/did-yuban-original-medium-roast-formulation-change-its-flavor.html Yuban Company confirmed to me that it changed the formulation to Yuban Original. The product label says 100% Arabica Premium Beans are still used. It Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:17:47 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-videos.html When it comes to learning how to make coffee, coffee videos can be a lot easier to follow than a written description. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:21:23 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/roasting-your-own.html QUESTION: Hi Nick, Firstly, Love your site...entertaining, educational, enlightening. 3E's or 4 for EXCELLENT! By the end of this year or early next Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:43:25 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/home-coffee-roasting.html Home coffee roasting is the best way to be certain that every cup of coffee is fresh. Here’s an explanation of how to do it... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:38:21 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/gourmet-coffee-blends.html What’s the difference between gourmet coffee blends and single origin coffees? You'll find the answer here... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:46:05 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/in-search-of-a-coffee-shop-with-big-bathrooms-and-an-unlocked-dumpster.html An unlocked dumpster? I have no idea what that’s about. But yes, it was on Twitter from some guy who evidently has some very peculiar caffeine needs. See Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:17:25 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-kids.html Coffee Detective supports Coffee Kids – helping coffee-farming families improve their quality of life. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:47:15 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/buzz-about-coffee.html Find out what people are saying about coffee and coffeemakers when they log onto their favorite social media site. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:35:43 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/best-coffee-makers-under-fifty-dollars.html If you are looking for a good coffee maker, but want to get one for less than fifty dollars, here's the place to start. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:46:46 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/best-coffee-makers-under-hundred-dollars.html If you are looking for a good coffee maker for less than a hundred dollars, here's the place to start. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:11:09 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coastal-roasters-ethiopian-yirgacheffe.html This Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from Coastal Roasters is light roasted and brings out all the subtle flavors you would hope for. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:05:51 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/ethiopian-coffee.html Ethiopia is where coffee was first discovered as a beverage, and Ethiopian coffee is still among the finest. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:59:22 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/ridgelyne-jamaica-blue-mountain-coffee.html This 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is a wonderful, sweet-toned coffee which bursts with subtle flavors. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:24:02 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/blue-mountain-jamaican.html Blue Mountain Jamaican Coffee is one of the more expensive coffees you can buy. Buy some if you can... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:13:36 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/kenya-coffee.html Kenya coffee is described by many as one of the finest in the world. Haven’t heard much about it? Here’s why... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:00:41 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/siphon-coffee-maker.html You may have never heard of siphon coffee making. Then again, you may have read about it in the New York Times and thought it was some $20,000 gizmo used Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:54:35 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/van-houtte-costa-rica-coffee.html This Costa Rica coffee from Van Houtte is light roasted, but surprisingly full and flavorful. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:10:01 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-photos.html Do you have any coffee photos? A photo of a steaming mug of coffee, or of coffee beans? Share them here... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:54:54 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/espresso-machine-for-home.html When it comes to buying an espresso machine for home use, you can choose between a manual and an automatic, or somewhere in between. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:23:29 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/whatisespresso.html What is espresso? It is a way to make a very different kind of coffee, and requires the use of an espresso machine. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:31:00 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/keurig-single-cup-brewers.html There are three Keurig single cup brewers to choose from, with different features and at different prices. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:22:06 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/questions-about-coffee.html If you have any questions about coffee, how to make it, or which coffee maker to choose...ask your question here. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:09:45 GMT