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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 best ...

Does using single cup coffee makers make sense?  QUESTION:

We're thinking about buying a single cup coffee maker. Is it a good idea? We like the idea of their simplicity.

ANSWER:

There's no doubt ...

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. Oddly,...

How long does brewed coffee last?  QUESTION:

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

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

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? Is ...

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? Cupboard?...

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 it OK ...

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 yes, there ...

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.

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Different groups and organizations ...

Why can't I make a "hot" cup of coffee?  QUESTION:

Whether I go to my local coffee house or restaurant for breakfast, the coffee is always hot and stays hot for quite a while.

At home,...

Coffee that tastes like Eight O'Clock Coffee?  QUESTION:

What brand of bean would come close to the Eight-O'clock brand?

ANSWER:

It's never easy trying to buy beans that match the taste you ...

What is the correct water temperature for brewing coffee?  QUESTION:

When I make coffee with my drip brewer, it heats up the water and, I guess, it's at the right temperature when it brews the coffee. But what ...

What is the full life cycle of coffee?  QUESTION:

What is the lifecycle of the coffee bean....from bean to tree to bean again?

ANSWER:

Growing coffee is not a simple task. The coffee ...

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 sit ...

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's ...

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 prices ...

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 no static,...

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 down ...

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 the likelihood ...

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 depends ...

Coffee and dehydration  QUESTION:

Does coffee dehydrate your body?

ANSWER:

No, drinking coffee won't cause dehydration.

Caffeine is a very mild diuretic, but the effect ...

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 flavor?...

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 from ...

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 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 it as ...

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 ...

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 best ...

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 dozens of ...

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 fan of fair ...

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 tasting ...

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 64753-...

Can I recycle my Keurig K-Cups?  QUESTION:

What exactly is the K-cup made of? What grade plastic is it?

ANSWER:

Good question. I have a Keurig brewer myself and have opened up ...

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 chicory....

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 have ...

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 coffee ...

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:


It'...

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 roasting?...

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 Arabica ...

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 facts,...

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 bitter ...

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 still ...

Do you know of any pod brewers suitable for an office?  QUESTION:

We prefer a one-cup system for our office of 20, but are concerned about the waste that K cups produce. There doesn't seem to be a pod brewer ...

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:

That'...

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 a ...

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 I use coffee pods in a Keurig brewer?  QUESTION:

Can I use coffee pods in the Keurig machine? I have seen a little bit of information claiming that you can use the pods in the Keurig machine....

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 suggestions?...

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 that ...

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 cost?...

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 all.

There ...

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 would ...

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 on ...

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 and more ...

Advice on how to make coffee wine?  QUESTION:

I'm trying to figure out how to make coffee wine. I was wondering if you had any suggestions to prevent over extraction of the beans.

I ...

What proportion of coffee to water should I use?  QUESTION:

What is the "correct" coffee to water ratio to use to brew coffee?

ANSWER:

The ratio is the same, whether you are using a French press ...

Do I actually need a coffee maker?  QUESTION:

Is medium roast, ground coffee suitable for just adding hot water and milk to, or do you have to have a French press or other equipment?

ANSWER:...

Where can I find an all-metal or all-glass coffee maker?  QUESTION:

Are there any all metal or all glass coffee makers that are any good? I find that the plastic on coffee makers can add a off flavor to them,...

Does dark roasted coffee stain your teeth more?  QUESTION:

I am doing a science fair experiment comparing how different types of coffee affect staining your teeth.

Does dark roast coffee have more ...

Why does my percolated coffee taste so bad?  QUESTION:

I have just bought a stove top percolator and I would like to know if I use coffee beans or grounds?

I tried it out for the first time,...

Why does my percolated coffee taste so mild?  QUESTION:

When I make coffee in my percolator it takes 14-16 tablespoons to make six mild cups. Why does it take so much coffee?

ANSWER:

The first ...

Why is the flavor of my coffee inconsistent?  QUESTION:

The coffee that I make in my drip coffee maker is very inconsistent in flavor. Sometimes it's wonderful, and others it is horribly bitter....

For how long can I leave the water in my French press?  QUESTION:

When making coffee in a French press, is it okay to leave the water in with the grounds for an extended period of time? I ask because I refrigerate ...

Is it worth paying extra at coffee houses?  QUESTION:

Is it really worth the time and trouble to frequent places such as The Beanery, or are they known to take short cuts and sell an inferior ...

How do you tamp coffee?  QUESTION:

How many times should you tamp down the coffee?

ANSWER:

When you are preparing an espresso with a manual espresso machine, you have ...

New seal for the Sunbeam C-30A vacuum coffee maker?  QUESTION:

We just purchased a C-30A at auction -- the rubber seal was so hard that it broke. Any ideas on how we can repair? Also, what is the best ...

Why doesn't Dunkin Donut coffee taste the same at home?  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 ...

What is a Muggaccino?  QUESTION:

I would like to know how much coffee would go into making a Muggaccino. Can you help?

ANSWER:

A Muggaccino is simply the name give to ...