Coffee questions and answers from 2007.

Below you will find the questions and answers from 2007.

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Questions about coffee, and our answers, from 2007.

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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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

More questions about coffee and coffee makers 
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 …

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