Coffee questions and answers from 2008.

Below you will find the questions and answers from 2008.

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Freezing coffee beans for 4 years 
QUESTION: I won a basket at an auction about 4 years ago with several different kinds of Starbucks coffee beans. I put them in the freezer and …

Are chemicals used to make flavored coffee? 
QUESTION: I love flavored coffee, but am concerned about how "natural" the flavors are. If I buy hazelnut flavored coffee, for instance, is the …

Can coffee cause a heart attack? 
QUESTION: Can coffee lead to heart attacks in teenagers? ANSWER: Let me preface this answer by saying I am not a doctor, nor a medical …

Is there a drip coffee maker with no plastic parts?  
QUESTION: Is there a one cup or smaller coffee maker (drip) that does not use any plasic. Also on the pods, does the water come in contact with …

How many whole coffee beans to make two cups? 
How do I know how many whole beans to grind to make 2 cups of coffee? ANSWER: Tough question. This will depend on the type of grinder you use …

How do you make Swedish coffee? 
QUESTION: My aunt used to make delicious coffee that she called Swedish coffee. All I can remember is that she used egg shells in with the grounds. …

What's the benefit in buying a coffee grinder and brewer combined? 
QUESTION: I'm looking to replace my old coffee brewer and am considering a coffee machine that combines both a grinder and brewer. Understandably, …

Is decaffeinated coffee really caffeine free? 
QUESTION: I love coffee but can't take caffeine, I have been told that there can be as much as 60% caffeine in some decaffeinated coffees, and …

What is an E.S.E. Pod? 
QUESTION: A few times now I have come across the term 'E.S.E. pods'. What is this? What's an ESE pod? ANSWER: E.S.E. Pods are sealed …

How can I make low acid coffee? 
QUESTION: I love coffee, but have a really sensitive stomach. I also get reflux problems when I drink coffee. Is there some way I can make coffee …

How often do I need to change the coffee in airpots? 
QUESTION: I was wondering how long coffee stays fresh in an airpot. I know it stays hot for a long time, but how long does it stay tasting good. …

How long can I keep coffee in the fridge? 
QUESTION: How long is it safe to keep brewed drip coffee in the refrigerator? I like to make coffee to drink iced so I want to keep some in the …

How to I choose the best coffee roast? 
QUESTION: I recently purchased a new coffee maker and grinder and now I wonder what kind of coffee roast to buy. What's the difference between …

Cone vs flat-bottom filter. Which is better? 
QUESTION: What are the pros and cons of a cone vs a flat-bottom filter? ANSWER: That's an interesting question. I don't think either …

For how long can I store brewed coffee? 
QUESTION: I just brewed some really good coffee at triple strength to use for iced lattes. I chilled it, but didn't use much of it. My father …

Is unrefrigerated brewed coffee bad for your health? 
QUESTION: I worry my mother is making herself sick by drinking 1-4 day-old brewed coffee she does not refrigerate. Sometimes she lets the coffee …

How to make coffee stronger 
QUESTION: I have two questions: I have just started to drink coffee. Is there a way to make mild coffee stronger and after the coffee has cooled …

What's the best way to brew coffee? 
QUESTION: There seem to be so many different ways to brew coffee. Is there a best way? Does it matter what kind of brewer I use? ANSWER: …

Drip or Percolated coffee...which is best? 
QUESTION: Is there a difference between drip and percolated when it comes to taste? Coffee at home is not as good as when I purchase a cup...even …

Is coffee good for plants? 
QUESTION: Is coffee good for plants? I don't like the idea of throwing away any kind of organic waste. But I want to be sure that it's OK to put …

How to measure for a coffee maker 
QUESTION: I do not know how to make coffee. My husband is the one who drinks it. We bought a Bunn Coffee maker and I have been shy about using …

Should I store my coffee beans in the fridge? 
QUESTION: I normally store coffee in ziplock bags in the fridge. Does that destroy the beans over time? Or is it okay? If not, what is the very …

Coffee pods for airline coffee brewers? 
QUESTION: We operate a Boeing 757- 200. We recently installed a new galley purchased 10 years ago. The coffee maker an Atlas standard Part Number …

BELGIAN COFFEE POT 
QUESTION: I have an earthenware Belgian coffee pot with two filters inside. I know one is for coffee (beans I think) and the other filter is for …

Coffee from our new coffee maker tastes bad. 
QUESTION: My wife and I are on our 4th new coffee maker and we cannot get rid of the plastic/chemical taste that the new coffee makers produce. …

How long does brewed coffee last? 
QUESTION: How long does brewed coffee last? Does putting it in the fridge lengthen life? ANSWER: Coffee isn't the kind of drink where …

Has Maxwell House coffee gone bad? 
QUESTION: I have used regular Maxwell House for many years, but lately it just is not any good. I used rich original, but now the bag or can says …

Filtered versus unfiltered coffee brewing. 
QUESTION: Recently, I have heard discussion regarding filtered coffee is more desirable than unfiltered. Why is filtered coffee more desirable? …

How is it best to store coffee beans while on vacation? 
QUESTION: I'll be away from home for a few weeks. What is the best way to store my remaining open packages of Dunkin Donuts coffee while I'm gone? …

Is it OK to buy a cheap coffee grinder? 
QUESTION: I have noticed there is a huge difference in the prices of different coffee grinders. Anywhere from twenty to two hundred dollars. Is …

What about ethical shopping for coffee? 
QUESTION: Ethical shopping is important to me. What are my options when it comes to buying and making coffee? ANSWER: Good question. …

Paper vs. metal coffee filters. Which is best? 
QUESTION: Which is the best type of coffee filter to use? Is it the disposable paper filter or the permanent metal filter? I want to use the one …

Is coffee fattening?  
QUESTION: A friend at work told me that drinking too much coffee is fattening. Is this true? ANSWER: Coffee itself is not fattening at …

Which are the top coffee producing countries? 
QUESTION: I want to know the top ten coffee producing countries in the world, and some information about them. ANSWER: Different groups …

Can you help me identify this antique coffee maker? 
QUESTION: I am looking for a particular sort of antique type coffee maker. This way to brew is accomplished with a two piece maker. One glass pot …

More coffee questions and answers from 2008 
QUESTION: Several of my co-workers (who do not like flavored coffee) have asked me to stop using it because they assume that the flavor of the …

Coffee questions and answers from 2008 
QUESTION: We bought the Black and Decker HomeCafe based on Consumers. The coffee is thin and watery even though we've tried several brands. Any …

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