Coffee questions and answers from 2009.

Below you will find the questions and answers from 2009.

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Questions about coffee, and our answers, from 2009.

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Next step after instant coffee? 
QUESTION: I drink instant coffee. I know it is not the best but it is convenient. What would you suggest over instant? ANSWER: I know …

Is There an Automatic Drip Coffee Maker with no plastic parts? 
QUESTION: Other then the commercial coffee makers, are there any completely automatic drip home coffee makers out there that have no plastic parts? …

Where to find A & P branded coffees? 
Before A&P closed their stores for years,for decades they sold their own branded coffee in bags in whole bean and you would grind it at the register. …

Looking for 8 O'Clock Coffee in Los Angeles. 
QUESTION: Can 8 O'Clock Coffee be found in any stores in Los Angeles? ANSWER: I live a VERY long way from Los Angeles, so have no personal …

How quickly are the effects of caffeine felt by the brain? 
QUESTION: Approximately how long does it take for the caffeine in coffee to have an effect? ANSWER: My assumption has always been that …

Decaffeinated Coffee 
QUESTION: I've heard the chemical(s) used in decaf is (are) not safe to drink?? Is this true?? ANSWER: The coffee decaffeination process …

Where did coffee originate? 
QUESTION: Can you tell me where coffee first came from? ANSWER: The first record of coffee as a beverage takes us back to Ethiopia in …

Which coffee bean has more caffeine in it? 
QUESTION: Can you tell me which coffee bean has more caffeine in it? ANSWER: Good question – because most people assume that all coffee …

Why does soy milk curdle in coffee? 
QUESTION: Why does soy milk sometimes curdle in coffee, and how can the curdling be avoided? ANSWER: Great question. I’m sensitive to …

Is a conical or flat burr coffee grinder better? 
QUESTION: Hi: I'm looking to purchase a new grinder. The one I have now is NOISY, and does create more powder than I want. I really want no …

How to make regular coffee from espresso beans? 
QUESTION: Hi: I inadvertently purchased espresso beans instead of regular beans. Can I make regular coffee from espresso beans?? Thanks! …

Can you tell me how to make iced coffee? 
QUESTION: I tried making iced coffee, but must be getting it wrong. It just tastes weak and unpleasant. Any tips? ANSWER: You shouldn’t …

What's the least wasteful way to brew coffee? 
QUESTION: What brewing method uses the least coffee for the taste? Or, which method is most efficient in terms of beans per cup? I've heard that …

Should I get into commercial coffee roasting? 
QUESTION: Hi, I really enjoy the content on your site. I am one year into owning my coffee shop. I am seriously considering roasting my own …

Can you help me identify this coffee maker? 
QUESTION: My mother has a coffee maker that looks very similar to the one in the attached photo. I would like to learn as much as I can about it. …

T disc terrified! 
QUESTION: Hello there, I just received a Tassimo Hot Beverage Maker for Christmas and I need to buy some t discs. The packages of t discs are …

How can I be more “Green” with my coffee making? 
QUESTION: I love coffee, but want to make sure I’m not having a negative impact on the environment. Is there an approved “green” approach to making …

About storing ground coffee 
QUESTION: I keep my ground coffee in an airtight container. Should I store it in the fridge, or freezer, or neither between uses? ANSWER: …

Filling cups during brewing. 
QUESTION: If people fill their cups while the coffee is brewing, due to their impatience, does this affect the quality of the remaining coffee …

Making home-made flavored coffee beans. 
QUESTION: Does anyone have a recipe to flavor coffee beans or fresh ground coffee before using it in brewing? All the recipes so far are to make …

Is coffee bad for you? 
QUESTION: My new boyfriend is a bit of a fitness freak and tells me that drinking coffee is bad for my health. I love coffee and think and hope …

Does coffee affect plant growth? 
Does coffee affect plant growth? Does it kill the plant? Or make it grow at a faster rate. What effect does it have? ANSWER: Yes, coffee grinds …

Can old brewed coffee make you sick? 
QUESTION: I have a friend who brews a pot of coffee once a week and drinks a cup a day (warmed in the microwave) until it's gone. Sometimes that …

Collected questions about coffee makers and coffee grinders 
QUESTION: This is a question me and my roommate are pondering. If we make a pot of coffee with say 2 times the normal amount of coffee will there …

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