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 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:57:52 GMT Mon, 14 May 2012 16:57:52 GMT coffeedetective.com http://www.coffeedetective.com/cappuccino-and-biscotti-in-the-garden.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/cappuccino-and-biscotti-in-the-garden.html It’s a nice day in May, sunny but not too hot! Perfect for enjoying a homemade cappuccino and biscotti in the garden. Which got me to thinking about how Mon, 14 May 2012 16:57:45 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/plastic-taste-coffee-makers.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/plastic-taste-coffee-makers.html More and more people are complaining about the awful plastic taste in the coffee they make with new brewers. Is it just about the bad taste, or is it about toxic chemicals too? Sat, 12 May 2012 21:49:39 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/nespresso-machines.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/nespresso-machines.html Nespresso machines are automatic espresso makers, using single-serve capsules of ground coffee. Beautiful design, and excellent espresso. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:13:47 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/keurig-single-cup-brewers.html 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. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:29:20 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/index.html 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, 06 May 2012 19:12:37 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/single-cup-coffee-makers-future.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/single-cup-coffee-makers-future.html Single cup coffee makers are proving to be immensely popular among coffee lovers. But will the love affair continue? Or will the cost of making coffee one cup at a time turn people away? Sat, 05 May 2012 18:33:59 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/tall-square-vintage-mjb-coffee-can-how-much-is-it-worth.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/tall-square-vintage-mjb-coffee-can-how-much-is-it-worth.html QUESTION: My grandmother had found an old coffee can that was made by MJB coffee brand, and it is very rare because I cannot find it anywhere online. Tue, 01 May 2012 11:09:13 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/are-nespresso-capsules-safe.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/are-nespresso-capsules-safe.html QUESTION: Are the Nespresso capsules safe? They are made from aluminum with a food grade shellac coating, not sure if that is safe when hot water forces Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:17:42 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/stale-coffee-beans.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/stale-coffee-beans.html QUESTION: How do I make stale roasted coffee beans taste fresh again? I bought columbian supremo whole coffee beans from my local grocer about 6 months Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:44:56 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/single-cup-coffee-brewers.html 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... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:12:25 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/best-coffee-makers.html 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... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:06:42 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-lover-photos.html http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-lover-photos.html Coffee photos taken by me, as part of my journey as a coffee lover...taken at home, in coffee shops and while traveling. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:46:45 GMT http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-reviews.html 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-different-coarseness-of-ground-coffee-for-my-drip-brewer-and-espresso-machine.html 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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