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Proposed Q&A site for people to share knowledge concerning brewing appliances, modifications, methods, techniques, coffee blends, roasting and grinding. Everything related to the coffee world. Coffee is a science!
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<comments deleted> If you have any questions or comments about this proposal, please use 'create new discussion' below. Thanks. – Robert Cartaino♦ Sep 24 '12 at 13:07

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Merge Tea and Coffee with Cooking.SE?

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Include “blending” in the coffee proposal?

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28 Example Questions

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Do I need to use filtered water and what kind of filter should I use?
added by Rick Pastoor Oct 22 '12 at 20:01
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Will i benefit from upgrading my Rancilio Silvia to a Nuova Simonelli Oscar?
added by JavaCake Sep 22 '12 at 9:55
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I think discussing different types of coffee machines would be awesome! – Rick Pastoor Oct 22 '12 at 19:57
It could be really awesome! The world of coffee has expanded very agressively the last few years, and essentially it could become a great source for information. Especially modifications, debugging, roasting techniques etc. – JavaCake Oct 22 '12 at 20:27
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Why is there a layer of water on the top of my coffee puck, and how can I reduce this?
added by JavaCake, edited by jmort253 Jan 7 at 5:11
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Sounds like the backflush valve (the thing that sucks the water away) is clogged. Call a tech. – luser droog Oct 26 '12 at 6:44
Either that or simply a detail which may not have any impact. If the espresso looks right and tastes perfect one may ignore that issue. – JavaCake Feb 23 at 11:28
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Why am I not able to get micro-foam when steaming my milk?
added by JavaCake, edited by jmort253 Jan 7 at 5:10
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My espresso shot is extracting too quick, what am I doing wrong?
added by JavaCake, edited by jmort253 Jan 7 at 5:11
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Can I modify my espresso machine to become more temperature stable?
added by JavaCake, edited by jmort253 Jan 7 at 5:11
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What is the best way to store beans?
added by Rick Pastoor Jan 8 at 15:39
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When emptying a hopper for cleaning, vacuum from the top or grind through?
added by luser droog Oct 26 '12 at 6:31
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In which part of the pour is caffeine extracted?
added by C4H5As Dec 24 '12 at 1:02
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I've heard I can get two "medium" sized cups of coffee out of a Keurig brewer K cup. How far can I push this without ruining the flavor?
added by Ben Brocka Jan 18 at 21:10
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What's the chemical difference between normal coffee beans and Kopi Luwak?
added by astabada Dec 28 '12 at 11:53
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What regular cleaning habits can I adopt to prevent having to dismantle the probe-assembly with an auto-shut-off steam wand?
added by luser droog Oct 26 '12 at 6:29
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More to the point: what can I do in the evening to counterbalance mistreatment all morning, if anything (besides confronting everyone)? – luser droog Oct 26 '12 at 6:39
How to explain that the steam sounds too "crunchy"? – luser droog Jan 15 at 8:25
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Latte Art - Can't get the milk to strike in a "bead", is it the shape of the spout or the way I'm pouring?
added by luser droog Oct 26 '12 at 6:37
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I think it's too much foam. – luser droog Jan 15 at 8:29
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This might be a dupe of area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/44633/coffee/… – luser droog Jan 25 at 10:00
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How can I get a finer grind than the best setting on my grinder?
added by C4H5As Dec 24 '12 at 1:02
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Does coffee drinking affect productivity? Are there any scientific studies?
added by astabada Dec 28 '12 at 11:54
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Could you please clearify the question? What do you mean by "weight"? – JavaCake Jan 13 at 10:14
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Restated the question in a more objective form. – astabada Jan 13 at 10:58
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What do you use to clean your espresso machine? In my case a Rancilio Silvia.
added by Rick Pastoor Oct 22 '12 at 19:57
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Hi Rick, you might want to mention what kind of espresso machine. As it stands, this is simply polling for a list of things, which may or may not work for your particular machine, brand of espresso, etc. as there are many factors to consider. Hope this helps! – jmort253 Jan 7 at 5:13
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Great suggestion. Lets hope this site gets approved so we can start gathering information! – Rick Pastoor Jan 8 at 15:33
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What's the best way to get coarse ground coffee with a cheap grinder?
added by ashansky Mar 8 at 18:50
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I've been told to use coarse grounds with a french press. Is this only so that no grounds pass through the filter, or are there other considerations?
added by Snoozer Mar 18 at 20:57
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Which brew method is the best for Kopi Luwak?
added by Simio Perez Nov 6 '12 at 20:21
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Should I use fine or coarse grounds with a Neapolitan coffee maker (cuccumella)?
added by astabada Dec 28 '12 at 11:52
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What factors determine the quality or price-class of a grinder (blade/burr, offset-drive, heat-sink, high-mass burr assembly)?
added by luser droog Jan 15 at 8:23
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What factors determine the quality or price-class of an espresso machine (steam/pump/piston, exotic metals (copper/brass), dual-mode/heat-sink)?
added by luser droog Jan 15 at 8:34
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My Gaggia's group head gasket gets water trapped under it after backflushing, causing it to move. What am I doing wrong?
added by Tass Feb 21 at 0:47
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Why is different about coffee that tastes sweet (but isn't flavored) with citrus notes than an average, corner-store cup of bitter coffee?
added by Snoozer Mar 13 at 19:53
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Does weighing the entire portafilter give a precise measurement of the dose?
added by Tass Mar 18 at 5:05
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When replacing a group gasket, which side should face the portafilter? Rough or polished side?
added by Tass Apr 3 at 4:47
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What gives coffee it's addictive smell, while still having a taste that repulses people?
added by Cody Guldner May 5 at 17:13
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How can you make Starbucks quality coffee without the ridiculous price?
added by Cody Guldner May 5 at 17:14
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