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Recently we have started to archive older questions and answers. You can find coffee questions and answers from 2007 here. And the coffee questions archive from 2008 here.

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First, you'll see a list of popular questions. Click any one for the answer.

Second, you'll find the form where you can ask your own question.

Third, you'll see a full list of dozens of other questions.

Ask anything you like - whether it is about how to make coffee, what kind of brewer to use, or just about anything else.

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 ...

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 ...

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?...

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 ...

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 ...

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:...

What's the least wasteful way to brew coffee?  QUESTION:

What brewing method uses the least coffee for the taste? Or, which method is most efficient in terms of beans per cup? I've heard that ...

Should I get into commercial coffee roasting?  QUESTION:

Hi,

I really enjoy the content on your site. I am one year into owning my coffee shop. I am seriously considering roasting my own ...

Can you help me identify this coffee maker?  QUESTION:

My mother has a coffee maker that looks very similar to the one in the attached photo. I would like to learn as much as I can about it....

How can I be more “Green” with my coffee making?  QUESTION:

I love coffee, but want to make sure I’m not having a negative impact on the environment. Is there an approved “green” approach to making ...

Filling cups during brewing.  QUESTION:

If people fill their cups while the coffee is brewing, due to their impatience, does this affect the quality of the remaining coffee ...

Does coffee affect plant growth?  Does coffee affect plant growth? Does it kill the plant? Or make it grow at a faster rate. What effect does it have?

ANSWER:

Yes, coffee grinds ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coffee-carbs question.  QUESTION:

Does my coffee have any carbohydrates?

ANSWER:

The short answer is no, coffee doesn’t contain any carbohydrates.

Make yourself ...

Coffee scoop question.  Can leaving the metal coffee scoop in the bag with the coffee make it taste funny?

ANSWER:

I wouldn’t think so. Plenty of people use metal containers ...

How do you brew coffee beans?  QUESTION:

How do you brew coffee beans in a coffee pot? Bought Duncan Doughnut coffee beans and not sure how to brew them in a coffee maker.

ANSWER:...

Contaminated coffee?  QUESTION:

I purchased Folger's Gourmet Blend in plastic canisters on sale. The use by dates are way in the future. When I pulled off the plastic ...

Water temperature for drip brewer.  QUESTION:

What is the correct water temperature to use to begin with in a drip coffee maker? I have heard that you should always start with cool ...

Manual coffee grinder or Electrical?  QUESTION:

Hi there,

I need to get myself a coffee grinder, and I would prefer a manual grinder only because I don't have many electrical outlets ...

Where do you get all those coffees?  QUESTION:

Are there certain stores that carry the coffees you mention? Or do I need to send away? I live in northern ca. with many malls and stores....

How does one clean a manual coffee grinder?  QUESTION:

How does one clean a manual coffee grinder? (When clicking that Q. above, we get the answer to...Are coffee grounds good for plants?)

I ...

T disc terrified!  QUESTION:

Hello there,

I just received a Tassimo Hot Beverage Maker for Christmas and I need to buy some t discs. The packages of t discs are ...

Could my son have a coffee addiction?  QUESTION:

My son is in high school and drinks a lot of coffee while he is studying. I have told him I think he is developing a coffee addiction....

How many people touch each coffee bean?  QUESTION:

How many people touch each coffee bean? How many people come in contact with your coffee, from plant to cup?

ANSWER:

What a ...

What is the "yucky" layer on top of my coffee?  QUESTION:

I have a fairly new, inexpensive auto-drip coffee maker. I use a common, popular brand of coffee. Whenever I make coffee, I have a greasy,...

About storing ground coffee  QUESTION:

I keep my ground coffee in an airtight container. Should I store it in the fridge, or freezer, or neither between uses?

ANSWER:

It ...

What is an Aroma coffee maker?  QUESTION:

I don't know whether you have an answer, but I'm confused about something. A friend told me he loved his 'aroma' coffee maker, but I ...

Do you get more caffeine from a brew if you use more coffee grinds?  QUESTION:

This is a question me and my roommate are pondering. If we make a pot of coffee with say 2 times the normal amount of coffee will there ...

Making home-made flavored coffee beans.  QUESTION:

Does anyone have a recipe to flavor coffee beans or fresh ground coffee before using it in brewing? All the recipes so far are to make ...

How do you make Caffé Mocha?  QUESTION:

I want to make caffe mocha, but am not sure how to do it. Can you help?

ANSWER:

Like all coffee beverages, other than regular ...

Is coffee bad for you?  QUESTION:

My new boyfriend is a bit of a fitness freak and tells me that drinking coffee is bad for my health. I love coffee and think and hope ...

Can old brewed coffee make you sick?  QUESTION:

I have a friend who brews a pot of coffee once a week and drinks a cup a day (warmed in the microwave) until it's gone. Sometimes that ...