The Coffee Detective Blog
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Jun 21, 2019
It seems that Maxwell House and Folgers are making people feel sick.
A lot of people have been reporting that Maxwell House coffee is making them sick. Some say the same about Folgers. So what’s going on?
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Jun 17, 2019
Reviews of top coffee makers we have tried here at Coffee Detective.
These are our hands-on reviews of top coffee makers and espresso machines. Thumbs up all around.
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Jun 15, 2019
Coffee Reviews in plain English
Reviews of coffees sent to us by coffee roasters and producers from around the world. Always written in plain, non-technical English.
Jun 15, 2019
Review of Crown Town Colombian coffee from No Coast Coffee Roasters
This is a medium-roast Colombian coffee, from No Coast Coffee Roasters. A subtle taste profile, with balanced layers of flavors.
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Jun 15, 2019
Are some brands of instant coffee better than others?
QUESTION: My father-in-law is coming to visit from the UK and I have been warned that he likes instant coffee. Yikes! Now I have to buy some instant,
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Jun 14, 2019
Coffee-themed poems for coffee lovers
I write poetry from time to time, most of it not about coffee. But among them are some poems with a coffee theme. These are the ones you’ll find here.
Jun 13, 2019
How to make coffee without a coffee maker.
If you ever find yourself without a coffee maker, it’s good to know you can make a brew just with coffee and hot water.
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Jun 12, 2019
Coffee/Water ratio for my coffee maker
QUESTION: I recently bought a low-cost Mr. Coffee drip machine and noticed it requires 1 tablespoon of coffee per less than two ounces of water for desirable
Jun 11, 2019
How to make espresso with an Aeropress espresso and coffee maker
A video demonstration of how to make expresso with the Aeropress espresso and coffee maker.
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Jun 11, 2019
For dorm room coffee, go for single serve or hands-on brewing.
One way to make coffee in a dorm room is with a single serve coffee maker. Another way is to take the hands-on approach.
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