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Feb 10, 2023
Breville Brew & Grind BDC650BSS will not produce a good cup of coffee
QUESTION: I recently purchased this coffee maker so I could have a great cup of coffee at home and have not been able to get the machine to make a decent
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Jan 25, 2023
What’s the best way to clean all my coffee making equipment?
QUESTION: I know I should be cleaning my coffee maker every once in a while. But how, exactly? And what about my coffee grinder, and some of the other
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Jan 23, 2023
How do I know if the coffee I buy is fresh?
QUESTION: Hi. I guess I’m a bit of a newbie when it comes to making my own coffee. One thing I have picked up is that I should use fresh coffee beans.
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Jan 17, 2023
Our review of the Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle.
The Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle has classic gooseneck lines, and heats the water to the exact right temperature for perfect gourmet coffee.
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Nov 14, 2022
Our review of the Maestri House Detachable Milk Frother.
The Maestri House Detachable Milk Frother is a great piece of coffee gear for making cappuccino or a latte at home. Good for hot chocolate too!
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Oct 07, 2022
Video: How to use the My K-Cup coffee filter with your Keurig Brewer.
A video demonstration of how to use the Keurig My K-Cup reusable coffee filter.
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Oct 07, 2022
Our review of the Bonavita BV1800 coffee maker.
The Bonavita BV1800 is the best drip brewer we have ever used, and is priced a lot lower than you might expect.
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Oct 04, 2022
Can I use leftover coffee instead of water when making a new pot?
QUESTION: Is it OK if I decide to use the leftover coffee to brew a new pot of coffee? I would have to add some water as well, so the old coffee would
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Sep 30, 2022
Terrible plastic smell and taste in new coffee makers.
QUESTION: Every new coffee maker I’ve ever tried has an awful plastic smell when you first start brewing with it. I hate it! Is this even safe? I can
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