My Keurig won't brew!!  QUESTION:

I have a keurig b60 ultimate and the "not ready" message wont go away. I can not make a cup and it wont let me do anything other than ...

Coffee Maker smells like.. b.o. (body odor)  QUESTION:

OK, here's a weird one. We have a Cuisinart Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker, and I swear, every time we brew coffee, a strage smell eminates....

Can you tell me how to make Senseo type coffee pods?  QUESTION:

I have a Senseo coffee maker and, while I don’t mind buying coffee pods at the store, i would also like the option to buy my own. Is ...

Need help identifying a antique Coffee Maker  My mother is in search of information to a coffee maker that she has had all her life. It is a 2 or 3 part pot set not including the old fashioned powercord....

Coffee and stomach trouble.  QUESTION:

Sometimes when I drink coffee I make at home my stomach hurts an hour or so later. Why is that? Is the caffeine causing the trouble?...

Plastic free coffee maker?  QUESTION:

Does a 12 cup drip coffee maker exist that's not all plastic?(on the inside) I'm concerned lately about the heated water making contact ...

How many cups of coffee can one drink in a day?  QUESTION:

Is drinking more than 1 cup of coffee a day bad for one's health?? Thanks!

ANSWER:


No, it isn’t. In fact, drinking several ...

How many times can I use the same K-Cup?  QUESTION:

Can I re-use the same K-Cup to make multiple cups of coffee or do I need to change the K-Cup each time?

ANSWER:

K-Cups are ...

What artificial sweetener tastes best with coffee?  QUESTION:

I've tried Splenda, Equal, and Truvia, but none taste very good in coffee. I always end up going back to good old sugar. Is there an ...

How much sugar in coffee for Movarian Love Feast?  QUESTION:

How much sugar and how much cream should I use in making coffee for a Movarian Love Feast at church? They serve a bun and sweet coffee....

Melitta Mill & Brew Coffeemaker  QUESTION:

I've had one for about 8 years and love it. Sadly it broke down a few days ago-and I can't find it on the Melitta website. Any ideas ...

Can I make regular coffee with an espresso machine?  QUESTION:

I was wondering if I could use my espresso machine to make a single regular cup of coffee. I have a Cuisinart EM-100C espresso maker....

Making regular coffee low acid?  QUESTION:

I have recently started having some stomach issues and was told my my Dr. to cut the caffeine. WHAT IS HE NUTS!

So, I was talking ...

How can you have great coffee brewed in your kitchen all day long?  QUESTION:

I work at home, and I like to have a cup of coffee at intervals throughout the day. However, since it's recommended to drink brewed coffee ...

Grounds in my Coffee - Autodrip  QUESTION:

Why recently have there been grounds in my coffee, my coffee maker had been working fine and now I get coffee grounds all over the top ...

After coffee is brewed, how long does the caffeine stay, and how long is it good for?  QUESTION:

I want to know how long caffeine stays in the coffee once it is brewed. I was told it last only 20min. after it is brewed. Also there ...

Does coffee stunt your growth?  QUESTION:

My mom says I shouldn’t be drinking coffee because it will stunt my growth. I think that’s BS, but can’t find anything to show her that ...

Manual single cone filter or healthy coffee pot, no plastic  QUESTION:

I have just thrown out a broken down coffee pot and do not want plastic insides anymore (health concerns). So far I have not found an ...

Different coffee strength preferences  QUESTION:

My wife and I prefer our coffee with different strength. And, since the first one up makes the coffee, one of us is always disappointed ...

Is the plastic used in Keurig K-Cups safe?  QUESTION:

I love the convenience of using my K-Cup brewer , but have some concerns about the plastic in the K-Cups. When the hot water goes through ...

Question about making stronger coffee.   QUESTION:

Does coffee get a stronger flavor if you leave it on for a long period of time? My mother in law insists it does, I think it's a waste ...

How to make my own Keurig coffee cups?  QUESTION:

I have a Keurig B60 coffee maker and buy boxes of K-Cups most of the time. But it can get pretty expensive. Also, there are times when ...

Cappuccino - What beans?  QUESTION:

We have a DeLonghi EAMS3500S (Very erratic, wouldn't buy it again. However, we have spent a fair bit of money and are stuck with it).

Our ...

Question about filtering my espresso.  QUESTION:

How should I filter an espresso machine coffee drink? I know the coffee goes through a metal filter, but studies show that it is the ...

Coffee maker filter needed?  QUESTION:

Does my coffee maker need a filter? It’s a Cuisinart DGB-600BC 10 Cup Grind & Brew Coffee Maker it looks like it has one built in.

ANSWER:...

What's the brand of Coffee with the Highest Caffiene Content?   QUESTION:

What brand of coffee Folgers, Maxwell House, Chock full of Nuts, White Castle, etc., has the highest (or strongest) caffiene content?...

Making coffee for a large group?  QUESTION:

I will be making coffee for a large group of people and hate the way coffee tastes when using a big coffee urn. Any suggestions?

ANSWER:...

Dying your hair with coffee  QUESTION:

I have heard of people dying their hair with triple strength coffee and want to make my light brown hair darker but keep it natural. I ...

My Coffee Looks Brown  QUESTION:

We brew Yuban or Folgers coffee in a Mr. Coffee brewer at work. After the coffee is brewed, it looks more brown than black--like liquid ...

Unique Coffee Maker  QUESTION:

I saw this coffee maker (well I think it's a coffee maker) at the Kitchen and bath industry show in Chicago. It's a large convention ...

How do I make "coffee shots"?  QUESTION:

I am new to wanting to make my own coffee at home like the ones u buy from the coffee shops. I know that it takes shots I was just wondering ...

Where can I find Fair Trade instant coffee in the USA?  QUESTION:

I enjoy coffee, but I am by no means a connoisseur, and prefer the convenience of instant coffee over brewing or going out. But I am ...

Why would our favorite coffees have no taste when using the Keurig My K-Cup?  QUESTION:

We recently purchased a mini Keurig single serving coffeemaker & a couple of My K-Cups so we can use our favorite coffees instead of ...

Were can I buy Cuban coffee?  QUESTION:

Can you tell me where I can order Cuban coffee online in Canada? I live in Nova Scotia.

ANSWER:

Most Cuban coffee is grown ...

Coffee Filter Disk  QUESTION:

Hi,

Back in the early 70's, my mom made percolated coffee using a coffee filter disk that was already filled and ready to pop in the ...

Buying berries or dry-processed coffee beans in Montreal  QUESTION:

I live in Montreal and would like to obtain beans that have not been wet processed or gone through fermentation.

Is there any place ...

Why does coffee taste bad in a 100 cup coffee maker?  QUESTION:

What can be done to make coffee taste better in a 100 cup maker?

ANSWER:

A couple of things jump to mind.

First, someone ...

Have you tried Community Coffee from New Orleans?  QUESTION:

Have you tried the blends from Community Coffee in New Orleans? My friend who brokers yachts out of Annapolis gave me some made with ...

What is the correct temperature for serving coffee?  QUESTION:

Can you tell me what is the proper temperature to serve coffee?

ANSWER:

Coffee is best served at a temperature between 155º...

Next step after instant coffee?  QUESTION:

I drink instant coffee. I know it is not the best but it is convenient. What would you suggest over instant?

ANSWER:

I know ...

Making coffee from coffee beans  QUESTION:

I have coffee beans but no coffee maker machine. Can I grind the coffee beans in an ordinary grinder and just add hot milk to it to make ...

Is There an Automatic Drip Coffee Maker with no plastic parts?  QUESTION:

Other then the commercial coffee makers, are there any completely automatic drip home coffee makers out there that have no plastic parts?...

Where to find A & P branded coffees?  Before A&P closed their stores for years,for decades they sold their own branded coffee in bags in whole bean and you would grind it at the register.

They ...

Looking for 8 O'Clock Coffee in Los Angeles.  QUESTION:

Can 8 O'Clock Coffee be found in any stores in Los Angeles?

ANSWER:

I live a VERY long way from Los Angeles, so have no personal ...

How quickly are the effects of caffeine felt by the brain?  QUESTION:

Approximately how long does it take for the caffeine in coffee to have an effect?

ANSWER:

My assumption has always been that ...

Decaffeinated Coffee  QUESTION:

I've heard the chemical(s) used in decaf is (are) not safe to drink?? Is this true??

ANSWER:

The coffee decaffeination process ...

Where did coffee originate?  QUESTION:

Can you tell me where coffee first came from?

ANSWER:

The first record of coffee as a beverage takes us back to Ethiopia in ...

Which coffee bean has more caffeine in it?  QUESTION:

Can you tell me which coffee bean has more caffeine in it?

ANSWER:

Good question – because most people assume that all coffee ...

Why does soy milk curdle in coffee?  QUESTION:

Why does soy milk sometimes curdle in coffee, and how can the curdling be avoided?

ANSWER:

Great question. I’m sensitive to ...

Is a conical or flat burr coffee grinder better?  QUESTION:

Hi:

I'm looking to purchase a new grinder. The one I have now is NOISY, and does create more powder than I want. I really want no ...

How to make regular coffee from espresso beans?  QUESTION:

Hi: I inadvertently purchased espresso beans instead of regular beans. Can I make regular coffee from espresso beans?? Thanks!

ANSWER:...

How to roast coffee beans?  QUESTION:

Can you tell me how to roast coffee beans? I love the idea of buying green beans and then roasting them at home myself. But I have no ...

How much sugar is in Coffee?  QUESTION:

How much sugar is in Coffee? I am a coffee drinker and i want to know how much sugar i am taking into my body. I have searched your website ...

How much coffee should I buy?  QUESTION:

I am the only one in my household that has the civility of appreciating a good cup of coffee. Should I buy the small canisters/bags ...

Does coffee flavor have actual coffee in it?  QUESTION:

Is there a way to get a coffee flavor without using coffee beans? Like coffee flavored candy or ice cream or anything that is coffee ...

Is the coffee made in programmable coffee maker as fresh?  QUESTION:

My husband thinks that putting water in the coffee maker reservoir and programming it to be made in the morning will not make coffee ...

Water temperature before putting in the coffee maker?  QUESTION:

What is the best Water temperature before putting in the coffee maker?

ANSWER:

There are a couple of answers to your question,...

How can I get the most caffeine in an espresso?  QUESTION:

I'm trying to get the most caffeine I can get using an espresso maker. Which beans are the best and does grinding them make it lose caffeine?...

Thermal Coffeemakers: Are they Worth It?  QUESTION:

I grasp the advertised benefits to a stainless steel thermal coffee carafe: They retain heat for hours sans a power-hungry hot plate,...

Can you safely touch espresso grounds before pulling a shot?  QUESTION:

I saw a local barista smoothing out espresso grounds with their bare finger in the porta-filter(?) before tamping the grounds. I asked ...

What are these spots in my coffee?  QUESTION:

What are these spots in my coffee?? I thought maybe it was the hard water then I used spring water and they were still there if not MORE!...

Who makes the best coffee maker?  QUESTION:

I’m sure you have had this question before. But after listening to discussions at work and with friends, it’s hard to decide on which ...

A tablespoon of coffee is not the same as a teaspoon of coffee  QUESTION:

On every question where coffee ratio is mentioned, you say two level (or one heaping, which is roughly two level) tablespoons per 6oz ...

french press measure  QUESTION:

Hi there. Just purchased a Bodum Frech Press. I wanted a large capacity coffee maker enough for 2 morning coffee drinkers. I decided ...

Do French Presses break easily?   QUESTION:

Hello,I just learned about French press coffee makers. I went to Amazon.com to find one & I saw many people complaining that their glass ...

History of coffee  QUESTION:

What would an example of a primary source of information on the history of coffee?

ANSWER:

The book I have found most useful ...

Caffeine in coffee vs. tea  QUESTION:

I've heard that coffee has less caffeine than tea. Is that true?

ANSWER:

No, that isn’t true. Coffee actually has about twice ...

What to do with coffee bricks?  QUESTION:

I recently bought some coffee online, thinking it was loose ground, but it is actually in brick form. How do I loosen it up to brew it ...

Flavored coffee ingredients  QUESTION:

I am investigating a possible food allergies. Newman's own Flavored coffees (k-cups) seem to bother me. What ingredients are added ...

What is the best option for a coffee maker?  QUESTION:

Hi there,

My boyfriend is moving into his own house and he loves coffee, so I was thinking of getting him a coffee maker as a house ...

How can we make our airline coffee better?  QUESTION:

Hi there,

Here's a perhaps offbeat question.

I work with a European regional airline and would like to improve the standard of ...

Hand made coffee from berry to cup...  QUESTION:

How many hands come in contact with the coffee from berry until it is served as a beverage?

ANSWER:

Quite a lot of hands!

First,...

Flavored coffee and carbohydrates.  QUESTION:

I know regular daily coffees don’t have carbohydrates, but I was wondering about the flavored coffees, ex...hazelnut, vanilla, chocolates ...

Small Burr Grinder?  QUESTION:

O.k...I feel kinda silly telling you about this, being a coffee expert and all, but here's how I fix my coffee.

I have a single-cup ...

What gives more of a coffee buzz...  QUESTION:

What will give you more of that caffeine buzz, Medium roast or Dark roast?

ANSWER:

Like most people, you might imagine that ...

Is the glue/adhesive used in K-cups gluten-free?  QUESTION:

I know that most coffees are gluten-free, but there is an adhesive used to affix the foil top to the plastic cup, and I have been trying ...

It is the Machine, Barista or the Coffee Beans?  QUESTION:

Is it the Machine, Coffee Beans or Barista that make the best cup of coffee?

ANSWER:

This feels like one of those trick questions ...

How to make espresso coffee grounds.  QUESTION:

Can I make espresso with any coffee bean by grinding it finer?

ANSWER:

Indeed you can.

Plenty of people think that espresso ...

Can I drink coffee when I am pregnant?  QUESTION:

I'm 2 months pregnant. Can I drink coffee when I am pregnant?

ANSWER:

If you are concerned about drinking coffee while pregnant,...

A debate about coffee storage!  QUESTION:

My friend and I have a long standing debate! Do Coffee Beans loose flavour rapidly if not stored in the fridge? I have recently opened ...

What's the caffeine content percentage?  QUESTION:

I recently bought Illy espresso coffee whole bean and now I see that the can says that the caffeine content is less than 1.5%. Did I ...

Is there a single serve coffee maker for office use?  QUESTION:

A lot of the coffee we brew at work gets poured down the sink, or it just tastes nasty after sitting there for too long. So we are thinking ...

Brewed coffee for iced coffee drinks  I want to make iced coffee drinks and was wondering how long I could keep brewed coffee in the fridge before it goes bad?

ANSWER:

I can’t say ...

How can I choose a good coffee maker?  QUESTION:

I cannot make good coffee. I have to believe it's my coffee maker ... I've tried all sorts of different coffees/brands.

Any suggestions?...

What kind of container is best for storing coffee?  QUESTION:

I’m planning to give away ground coffee for party favors, but I want the containers to be useable as well.

Does the material of the ...

Does coffee protect against heart attacks or strokes?  QUESTION:

Does coffee keep you from having a stroke or heart attack by drinking just a few cups a day, like 2-3 cups?

ANSWER:

First,...

Is being a coffee addict a problem?   QUESTION:

What is really the effect of coffee with the teenagers? Is it good or bad? Because whenever I'm reading books or something, I always ...

How long should it take to brew a full pot of coffee?  QUESTION:

How long should an automatic drip coffee maker take to make a full pot of coffee? The one I have takes 20 minutes or better for a full ...

Re-running the coffee maker.  QUESTION:

Hi,

This may sound gross, but I was wondering if there was any harm in adding more water to the coffee maker to make coffee using ...

Is coffee picked at the same time in every country?  QUESTION:

I know that coffee is grown in tropical countries, but do all coffees have the same growing season? Is every crop picked at about the ...

When should a drip coffee maker be replaced?  QUESTION:

We've had our drip coffee maker for many years, and wondering how long they last.

ANSWER:

If it’s still working, and for as ...

Is making espresso more expensive than making coffee?  QUESTION:

I find I can no longer justify the price of dropping by at my local coffee shop and buying a cappuccino or latte. So I’m thinking of ...

What is the difference between coffee and espresso?  QUESTION:

I’m confused. I would like to make espresso, but don’t think I can with my coffee machine. But I don’t really know the difference between ...

Glass and Porcelain Coffee Makers  QUESTION:

Why are coffee makers made of glass or porcelain usually recommended?

ANSWER:

Coffee lovers look for coffee makers made from ...

Can you tell me how to make iced coffee?  QUESTION:

I tried making iced coffee, but must be getting it wrong. It just tastes weak and unpleasant. Any tips?

ANSWER:

It's an unusual ...