Ask your questions about coffee, coffee makers, and making coffee at home.

Am I being lied to about what’s in my coffee? 
QUESTION: I don’t have the money to buy gourmet coffees, so I rely in Maxwell House and Folgers for my daily brew. But it seems to me that the …

What roast of coffee is the strongest? 
QUESTION: Hi, At work everyone is always complaining about how weak the coffee is. And it seems I’m the designated coffee guy, charged with …

What is the purpose of a spring in a stove top percolator? 
QUESTION: Hi, Hi, My stove top percolator has a spring that sits over the tube but under the basket. I saw a spring in an electric percolator …

What's the environmental impact of using K-Cups for making coffee? 
QUESTION: Hi, I use a Keurig brewer and I use it all the time. I used to have a regular drip brewer, but it just felt like a hassle. K-Cups …

What are the top reasons for making coffee with a French press? 
QUESTION: Hi, My girlfriend and I are looking to get a new coffee maker. Not single-serve, thanks. We have looked at a few high-end drip brewers. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

Does it matter if I never clean my coffee maker? 
QUESTION: I guess I already know the answer to this. But honestly, other than rinsing the carafe at the end of each day, I’ve never washed my drip …

How can I make frothed milk if I don’t have an espresso machine? 
QUESTION: Hi, I’m a bigtime coffee drinker, and like to use the hands-on approach. I grind my coffee beans with a hand grinder, and brew the …

Only 10 Dunkin' Donuts K-Cups in a 12 K-Cup box. Why? 
QUESTION: Hello Coffee Detective . . . After fruitless searches of the Internet and of your site, I cannot find an answer to the question I …

What is mushroom coffee, and should I try it? 
QUESTION: Hi, I like to take care of my health and take a few supplements each day. Recently I heard about ‘mushroom coffee’ for the first time. …

Issues with Krups Quatro Force  
QUESTION: Hi, Hi, I recently bought Krups Quattro Force bean to cup. We tried many different settings and beans but neither the taste nor quantity …

Does coffee break intermittent fasting? 
QUESTION: Hey, Coffee Detective My girlfriend got me going on intermittent fasting. Not a weight loss thing, but more of a health thing. …

Kenco 100% Colombian instant coffee changed taste 
QUESTION: Hi I’ve been enjoying Kenco 100% Arabica coffee for years now and the beautiful taste and aroma is to die for! Not now! As soon …

Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Percolator doesn't brew  
QUESTION: My Hamilton Beach percolator is 1 year old. It used to brew dark coffee - but of late the coffee coming out is very light despite …

I HATE it when people use MY coffee mug!! 
I work in a small office, with about 15 of us using the same small kitchen area for coffee. Like everyone else, I brought my own coffee mug from home. …

How do I clean my espresso machine with no blind filter? 
QUESTION: Hi, Love the site! Please may you help with the cleaning of my espresso machine? I have an espresso and milk frothing machine which …

Coffee/Water ratio for my coffee maker 
QUESTION: I recently bought a low-cost Mr. Coffee drip machine and noticed it requires 1 tablespoon of coffee per less than two ounces of water …

What is French pressed coffee? 
QUESTION: Some co-workers were raving about ‘French pressed coffee’ the other day. I wasn’t sure whether they were talking about a way to make …

How many cups of coffee from a 12-ounce bag of coffee beans? 
QUESTION: Quick question. Maybe I should be able to work this out for myself from other places on your site. BTW – I love this site! But can …

My coffee beans look oily. Is that OK? 
QUESTION: Just opened two bags of whole bean coffee and looking inside bag it was very obvious that the beans are wet or oily. Should I be concerned …

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Are Keurig K-Cups recyclable?  
QUESTION: I love the convenience of making my morning coffee with a K-Cup brewer. But I’ve always been worried that K-Cups are filling our landfills …

What is New Orleans style iced coffee? 
QUESTION: I was listening to a cooking podcast, although it wasn’t really about coffee, and the guest mentioned that she loves New Orleans style …

The strongest coffee on the planet 
QUESTION: Good day After repeatedly seeing the attached on my Facebook feed, I decided to leave a comment on their page on Friday along the …

Why do I suddenly like coffee? 
QUESTION: I never used to like coffee, but now I love it. I’m 22 years old and was never, ever tempted when I lived at home. Both my parents …

Different packaging for Dunkin' Donuts Original Coffee? 
QUESTION: Hi! I have lived in Spain and now am in New Zealand and crave my Dunkin' Donuts Original Coffee to brew at home, especially since DD …

Caribou coffee… is it me, or has their coffee changed for the worse? 
QUESTION: I’ve been a huge fan of Caribou coffee for so long. I’d always go out of my way to find one of their locations. Not always easy. They’re …

Do I ingest any aluminum from Nespresso pods? 
QUESTION: I own several Nespresso machines and love them, but my kids are concerned about trace amounts of aluminum that could be found in my coffee …

How to brew a larger pot of coffee. 
QUESTION: I have a Bonavita coffee maker and a Cuisinart conical burr grinder. Currently I’m using Starbucks Sumatra beans. The problem I’m …

Bag of home roasted beans is inflating 
A couple days after receiving a bag of home-roasted coffee beans, the bag is inflating. It was in a sealed bag that looked free of air. Now, it is …

Vintage Percolator? 
I'm interested in finding a stainless steel percolator. I'd prefer stove top, but electric suggestions would be welcome too. My problem is that I want …

Keurig 2.0 K400 replacement for my K425 
QUESTION: Ok so I have just received my third replacement in the mail yep the third one, they keep giving us the Keurig 400 which we had a Keurig …

What happened to Wal-Mart's Great Value Dark Roast? 
QUESTION: I have purchased Great Value Dark Roast for 10+ years. It is a great tasting coffee at a great price. Recently, I have noticed that …

Is drinking black coffee a sign of being aggressive? 
QUESTION: OK. You’ll probably think I’m crazy. But we’ve had this thing at work in the coffee room where we try to match people’s coffee preferences …

Can I pour brewed coffee though a paper filter? 
QUESTION: Hi, I have wanted an alternative to drip coffee makers because I don't like the idea of drinking anything hot that sat in plastic. I …

Why would I ever want to join a coffee club? 
QUESTION: I don’t get it. I keep coming across new coffee companies that are pitching a subscription-based coffee club. You've featured some …

How to make Coffee Beans more oily/sparkly 
QUESTION: I have a Miele coffee machine at home and I make my coffee at home with whole beans. For some reason, I seem to taste and feel the effects …

What does it mean to have moist or oily coffee beans? 
QUESTION: Just opened two bags of BARISSIMO ORGANIC WHOLE BEAN COFFEE and looking inside bag it was very obvious that the beans are wet or oily; …

How can I cool my coffee down quickly? 
QUESTION: I make myself a cup of coffee in the morning and sometimes don’t have time to drink it all before I have to run ut the door to catch …

Has McDonalds McCafe coffee changed? 
QUESTION: My wife and I used Folgers for years then the taste changed. We tried several other with the same results and we're always less than …

Professional disks in home Tassimo 
QUESTION: I have a home Tassimo that will not brew the professional Tassimo discs. Is there a way to trick the home Tassimo into using the professional …

Can I use espresso coffee in an automatic coffee maker? 
QUESTION: Can I use espresso coffee in my automatic drip coffee maker? It is much cheaper! ANSWER: Amy, hi First off, my apologies …

Liquid coffee concentrate 
QUESTION: This is about liquid coffee concentrate. The method of "steeping" grounds in cold water and allowing them to soak for from eighteen (18) …

Will using two coffee filter bags make coffee that's twice as strong? 
QUESTION: I have a co-worker that uses 2 filtered coffee bags when brewing coffee in a regular Bun drip coffee maker. She thinks that the coffee …

Adding to and re-brewing used coffee grounds. 
QUESTION: My mother often adds a few scoops of fresh grounds to some that she brewed a few hours ago all the way up to some from the day before. …

My Keurig says my K-Cups aren't usable?? 
QUESTION: I bought a K-Cup variety pack on Amazon. The vendor stated that these were compatible with a Keurig. I've tried a few and my machine …

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What's the story with coffee and fat loss? 
QUESTION: I'm confused. I've been reading some contradictory advice about including coffee as part of a fat loss diet. Some people say coffee is …

Making stove top coffee with old percolator.  
QUESTION: Just read your very informative article on how to make coffee in an old stove top percolator............... You answered some basic …

Bonavita BV1800 VS Bonavita BV1900? 
QUESTION: Bonavita BV1800 VS Bonavita BV1900? Which would you recommend? I know that your site shows Bonavita BV1800 thermal carafe. When I start …

Is there such as thing as naturally sweet coffee? 
QUESTION: I’m on a diet and am struggling with my coffee. I always add some sugar to my coffee – but that’s not part of the diet! And I just don’t …

Does putting salt in coffee make it less bitter? 
QUESTION: A friend of mine swears by this. He puts a little salt in his coffee while brewing and says it makes the coffee more mellow and smoother. …

Steel replacement parts for aluminum coffee percolator? 
QUESTION: I love my stovetop, glass percolator. It not only makes delicious, rich coffee - it also makes it HOT. (I hate tepid coffee from a …

Can I get paper filters for my coffee percolator? 
QUESTION: I have used my coffee percolator for years now, Decades, actually. But then I read about how you should filter your coffee through paper …

Is there a coffee maker that makes both regular coffee and espresso? 
QUESTION: There are so many coffee and espresso machines out there. And when I look at the single-serve brewers, the choices make my head spin. …

Whatever happened to Chock Full O’ Nuts? 
QUESTION: Chock Full O’ Nuts used to be absolutely fantastic. It used to live up to its slogan, "Heavenly"! It's now virtually undrinkable. …

Is it safe to make coffee in an aluminum coffee maker? 
QUESTION: I have a fairly old coffee percolator, and I’m pretty sure the inside basket, that holds the coffee, is made from aluminum. I also have …

Is coffee good for my roses? 
QUESTION: I love my rose garden and don’t like using pesticides to keep the bugs off. I have heard that scattering used coffee grounds around the …

Will I get dehydrated if I drink too much coffee? 
QUESTION: I remember back in school a teacher told us that drinking coffee makes you dehydrated. I took it as fact at the time. But since then …

How come there’s no crema on my espresso? 
QUESTION: Dear Coffee Detective. I watched your video review of the Breville Duo Temp Pro and bought one. I’m not saying you steered me wrong or …

Which are the best coffee maker machines? 
QUESTION: I was about to go out and buy another drip brewer, and then made the mistake of doing some research online. Oh boy…so many types of coffee …

Coffee brewer drips just in the middle. 
QUESTION: We bought the highly recommended Bonavita drip coffee maker, but the coffee is sub-par. Others have also remarked on this. We've tried …

Nabob's flavour from around 1980. 
QUESTION: Why did Nabob change the flavour of the many coffees they have now but, none of the new coffee flavours taste anything like the old flavour …

Can I use Keurig 2.0 Cups in other Keurig brewers? 
QUESTION: I just mistakenly ordered some K-cups for a Keurig 2.0. I am clearly challenged, as I have a Keurig K45 Elite. Is there any way I …

What is a Flat White coffee? 
QUESTION: Hi Recently Starbucks has started advertising Flat White Latte showing texture of milk in TV Ads. Is that not how milk for latte …

Help with Keurig 2.0 and shipping disc error. 
QUESTION: I got a Keurig 2.0 and out of the box removed the disk before I plugged it in. I then set it up and now am getting "remove the shipping …

Is it safe to keep coffee in the fridge for a few days? If so, for how long? 
QUESTION: I live alone, like to make a big pot of coffee at the weekend, keep it in the fridge and then reheat it a cup at a time during the week. …

What's the best coffee to water ratio when using a French Press? 
QUESTION: Hi. I guess this is a newbie question. I have been using a drip brewer for years and just know from experience how much water and ground …

Are some brands of instant coffee better than others? 
QUESTION: My father-in-law is coming to visit from the UK and I have been warned that he likes instant coffee. Yikes! Now I have to buy some instant, …

Steamed milk for latte and or cappuccino? 
QUESTION: Do you know of a good milk steamer for making Latte or Cappuccino's? I normally grind my beans daily to use in my French Press. However …

What is the most unknown region for great Coffees? 
As the "The Truth" I will post my knowledge of Specialty Coffees I've tried.I've spent 1000's of Dollars looking for the best Coffees on the Planet! I've …

Static shock "killed" my Keurig! 
QUESTION: I have a K65 Special Edition, which has been working flawlessly. Last night, I came in, pulled off my jacket and reached over to the …

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What's the value of this vintage coffee pot? 
QUESTION: Hello: Not sure you receive these kind of questions, but attached is a copy of what I think is a vintage coffee pot. I am trying …

Which is the smoothest coffee? 
QUESTION: For several years I've been drinking Schuil's cappuccino blend coffee then suddenly last year they changed something (although they won't …

Which is the best inexpensive coffee? 
QUESTION: My wife and I both love good coffee. Trouble is we have a big family, with two teenage boys who love coffee too. So we can’t afford the …

Why do most frac packs contain less coffee than they should? 
QUESTION: The standard recommendation is for 10g per 6oz cup. K-Cups follow this rule, optionally. When researching frack packs for my office …

Are mold and bacteria growing inside my coffee maker? 
QUESTION: I was talking with someone at work yesterday who said she had watched a segment on her local news station about how mold and bacteria …

What's an espresso coffee pod? 
QUESTION: Mainly I'm a regular coffee drinker, but sometimes I would like to make myself an espresso or espresso drink, like a cappuccino. I feel …

What is the strongest type of coffee bean? 
QUESTION: What is the strongest type of coffee bean that will provide the boldest flavor? ANSWER: Interesting question! And one that …

Can I drink coffee while I'm pregnant? 
QUESTION: I'm pregnant with my first baby and I want to do what's right. Not drinking alcohol is the first change I made. And I have read that …

Ceramic vs Steel burr coffee grinders. 
QUESTION: I normally use a French Press and just yesterday bought an Aeropress. It's just my husband and I at home, but for when company comes …

Why do coffee store coffees taste different when brewed at home? 
QUESTION: There are a few different coffee chains I visit, including Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. When I drink coffee at different locations of …

Can I reuse my Tassimo T-Discs? 
QUESTION: I have a Tassimo coffee maker and I love it. I use it to make regular coffee and also cappuccinos, lattes and even tea. But I don’t …

Fleming's Steakhouse Coffee 
QUESTION: I had a great cup of coffee last week at Fleming's Steakhouse. Not just great, the best coffee I've ever had. I was with a group and …

What is the difference between Arabica coffee and Robusta coffee? 
QUESTION: Hi. I’m learning about how to make decent coffee at home. At first I thought this would be easy, but it seems there is a ton to learn! …

Auto Coffee Makers - First Cup the Strongest? 
QUESTION: We've got a running discussion in our home about the first several cups of coffee that come out of our automatic coffee maker - are those …

What is the origin of free coffee refills? 
QUESTION: My son and I were sitting in a local restaurant the other day having brunch when the waitress walked over with a coffee pot and asked …

More questions about brewing gourmet coffee at home 
QUESTION: My husband and I have different coffee makers. He has a Bunn Coffee Machine because he likes to grind his own coffee. I have a Cuisine …

Tap water or in-line filter for my Bunn coffee maker? 
QUESTION: We are moving from new york city to westchester - town of cortlandt. We make a few pots of coffee per day in our Bunn A-20 which is …

How long will my coffee maker last?  
QUESTION: Our last coffee maker died and we just bought a Mr. Coffee programmable brewer. We love it so far (being able to have coffee made when …

How much does a cup of coffee cost when I brew it at home? 
QUESTION: Like many families, we are trying to cut our costs a little. We enjoy our gourmet coffee, but want to know whether we are paying too …

Why does liquid coffee creamer coagulate in iced coffee? 
QUESTION: I am not a big coffee drinker, but I do like iced coffee on occasion. When I brew the coffee (single serve k-cup) and put the liquid …

Can vinegar get coffee stains out? 
QUESTION: My husband seems to have a particular talent for spilling coffee on his clothes. I generally soak the item in water and then rush it …

Tall, square vintage MJB coffee can - How much is it worth? 
QUESTION: My grandmother had found an old coffee can that was made by MJB coffee brand, and it is very rare because I cannot find it anywhere online. …

Stale coffee beans 
QUESTION: How do I make stale roasted coffee beans taste fresh again? I bought columbian supremo whole coffee beans from my local grocer about …

Fully immersible, fully stainless percolator 
QUESTION: I would like to find a fully immersible percolator where all the parts that come into contact with the coffee are stainless. I have …

Are Nespresso capsules safe? 
QUESTION: Are the Nespresso capsules safe? They are made from aluminum with a food grade shellac coating, not sure if that is safe when hot water …

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Help identifying a possible, antique coffee maker. 
QUESTION: I found this item while cleaning out my Grandma's basement. My best guess is some type of coffee maker. Does anybody know anything about …

Where have the Arabica coffee beans gone? 
QUESTION: Has there been a calamity in the supply of Arabica? Used to bry the house brand of WalMart, which was labeled "100 percent Arabica". …

Did Yuban Original Medium Roast Formulation Change Its Flavor? 
Yuban Company confirmed to me that it changed the formulation to Yuban Original. The product label says 100% Arabica Premium Beans are still used. …

How much coffee is too much? 
QUESTION: I have heard the latest reports about coffee and how it not only isn't bad for you, it can actually be helpful to your health. It's kinda …

Who invented the paper coffee filter? 
QUESTION: I don’t know if you have the answer to this question, and I know it’s not much to do with actually making coffee. But each time I pick …

History of "King (brand) Coffee Filters" 
QUESTION: I have found an old package of King Coffee Filters, a product of the King Coffee Filter Co., Inc., Rochester 6, N.Y. They are from the …

How much caffeine is there in a cup of coffee? 
QUESTION: Am I over caffeinated? I have no idea. But I would like to know. So can you tell me how much caffeine there is in a cup of coffee? Please? …

Does Yuban use a non bean 'filler'? 
QUESTION: I love strong coffee. Until just recently, I've always purchased bulk beans to grind myself before brewing. To save on grocery spending …

A number of questions and answers about brewing gourmet coffee at home 
QUESTION: We have the k-cup brewer. My husband drinks coffee - no problem. I drink tea - problem. How do we get rid of the stale coffee taste …

How long will a coffee maker last? 
QUESTION: I have a Gevalia drip coffee maker it takes literally 52 minutes to brew the whole pot. I have tried the vinegar cleaning and it takes …

Do some coffee makers extract more caffeine than others? 
QUESTION: It seems that no matter what coffee bean we buy we just can't get a buzz from our drip home brewer. (Not so when we use Lavazza coffee …

Flavored coffee leaves bad taste. 
QUESTION: I am a new coffee drinker and am puzzled by the fact that whenever I indulge in a flavored coffee, ie: vanilla, hazelnut, etc, it leaves …

Dolce Gusto vs Keurig 
QUESTION: How does the Dolce Gusto compare to the Keurig? ANSWER: Well, as you know, both are single serve brewers. And both use proprietary …

How long does packed, blended coffee stay fresh? 
QUESTION: Hi, I am getting married in February of 2011 and we have selected sealed packed blend coffee as part of our favors to our guests. …

Chicory coffee doesn't stain the pot? 
QUESTION: I am in New Orleans and we have chicory coffee. We have thermos carafes in my office. Regular coffee goes in one and chicory coffee …

Espresso Blend for Home Roasting 
QUESTION: We have a deLonghi Magnifica 3500 superautomatic espresso/cappuccino machine which grinds the coffee, steams/froths the milk and brews …

How to maintain coffee flavor all day in vacuum thermos 
QUESTION: I work long shifts at a mall kiosk with no access to a coffee maker. I need to be able to make coffee in the morning and have it hot …

Coffee Maker smells like.. b.o. (body odor) 
QUESTION: OK, here's a weird one. We have a Cuisinart Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker, and I swear, every time we brew coffee, a strage smell eminates. …

Can you tell me how to make Senseo type coffee pods? 
QUESTION: I have a Senseo coffee maker and, while I don’t mind buying coffee pods at the store, i would also like the option to buy my own. Is …

Need help identifying a antique Coffee Maker 
My mother is in search of information to a coffee maker that she has had all her life. It is a 2 or 3 part pot set not including the old fashioned powercord. …

Coffee and stomach trouble. 
QUESTION: Sometimes when I drink coffee I make at home my stomach hurts an hour or so later. Why is that? Is the caffeine causing the trouble? …

Plastic free coffee maker? 
QUESTION: Does a 12 cup drip coffee maker exist that's not all plastic?(on the inside) I'm concerned lately about the heated water making contact …

How many cups of coffee can one drink in a day? 
QUESTION: Is drinking more than 1 cup of coffee a day bad for one's health?? Thanks! ANSWER: No, it isn’t. In fact, drinking several …

How many times can I use the same K-Cup? 
QUESTION: Can I re-use the same K-Cup to make multiple cups of coffee or do I need to change the K-Cup each time? ANSWER: K-Cups are …

What artificial sweetener tastes best with coffee? 
QUESTION: I've tried Splenda, Equal, and Truvia, but none taste very good in coffee. I always end up going back to good old sugar. Is there an …

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How much sugar in coffee for Movarian Love Feast? 
QUESTION: How much sugar and how much cream should I use in making coffee for a Movarian Love Feast at church? They serve a bun and sweet coffee. …

Melitta Mill & Brew Coffeemaker 
QUESTION: I've had one for about 8 years and love it. Sadly it broke down a few days ago-and I can't find it on the Melitta website. Any ideas …

Can I make regular coffee with an espresso machine? 
QUESTION: I was wondering if I could use my espresso machine to make a single regular cup of coffee. I have a Cuisinart EM-100C espresso maker. …

Making regular coffee low acid? 
QUESTION: I have recently started having some stomach issues and was told my my Dr. to cut the caffeine. WHAT IS HE NUTS! So, I was talking …

How can you have great coffee brewed in your kitchen all day long? 
QUESTION: I work at home, and I like to have a cup of coffee at intervals throughout the day. However, since it's recommended to drink brewed coffee …

Grounds in my Coffee - Autodrip 
QUESTION: Why recently have there been grounds in my coffee, my coffee maker had been working fine and now I get coffee grounds all over the top …

After coffee is brewed, how long does the caffeine stay, and how long is it good for? 
QUESTION: I want to know how long caffeine stays in the coffee once it is brewed. I was told it last only 20min. after it is brewed. Also there …

Does coffee stunt your growth? 
QUESTION: My mom says I shouldn’t be drinking coffee because it will stunt my growth. I think that’s BS, but can’t find anything to show her that …

Manual single cone filter or healthy coffee pot, no plastic 
QUESTION: I have just thrown out a broken down coffee pot and do not want plastic insides anymore (health concerns). So far I have not found an …

Different coffee strength preferences 
QUESTION: My wife and I prefer our coffee with different strength. And, since the first one up makes the coffee, one of us is always disappointed …

How to make my own Keurig coffee cups? 
QUESTION: I have a Keurig B60 coffee maker and buy boxes of K-Cups most of the time. But it can get pretty expensive. Also, there are times when …

Cappuccino - What beans? 
QUESTION: We have a DeLonghi EAMS3500S (Very erratic, wouldn't buy it again. However, we have spent a fair bit of money and are stuck with it). …

Questions and answers about making gourmet coffee 
QUESTION: Is it the Machine, Coffee Beans or Barista that make the best cup of coffee? ANSWER: This feels like one of those trick questions …

Question about filtering my espresso. 
QUESTION: How should I filter an espresso machine coffee drink? I know the coffee goes through a metal filter, but studies show that it is the …

Coffee maker filter needed? 
QUESTION: Does my coffee maker need a filter? It’s a Cuisinart DGB-600BC 10 Cup Grind & Brew Coffee Maker it looks like it has one built in. …

A debate about coffee storage! 
QUESTION: My friend and I have a long standing debate! Do Coffee Beans loose flavour rapidly if not stored in the fridge? I have recently opened …

What's the brand of Coffee with the Highest Caffiene Content?  
QUESTION: What brand of coffee Folgers, Maxwell House, Chock full of Nuts, White Castle, etc., has the highest (or strongest) caffiene content? …

Making coffee for a large group? 
QUESTION: I will be making coffee for a large group of people and hate the way coffee tastes when using a big coffee urn. Any suggestions? …

Dying your hair with coffee 
QUESTION: I have heard of people dying their hair with triple strength coffee and want to make my light brown hair darker but keep it natural. …

My Coffee Looks Brown 
QUESTION: We brew Yuban or Folgers coffee in a Mr. Coffee brewer at work. After the coffee is brewed, it looks more brown than black--like liquid …

Unique Coffee Maker 
QUESTION: I saw this coffee maker (well I think it's a coffee maker) at the Kitchen and bath industry show in Chicago. It's a large convention …

How do I make "coffee shots"? 
QUESTION: I am new to wanting to make my own coffee at home like the ones u buy from the coffee shops. I know that it takes shots I was just wondering …

Where can I find Fair Trade instant coffee in the USA? 
QUESTION: I enjoy coffee, but I am by no means a connoisseur, and prefer the convenience of instant coffee over brewing or going out. But I am …

Why would our favorite coffees have no taste when using the Keurig My K-Cup? 
QUESTION: We recently purchased a mini Keurig single serving coffeemaker & a couple of My K-Cups so we can use our favorite coffees instead of …

Were can I buy Cuban coffee? 
QUESTION: Can you tell me where I can order Cuban coffee online in Canada? I live in Nova Scotia. ANSWER: Most Cuban coffee is grown …

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Coffee Filter Disk 
QUESTION: Hi, Back in the early 70's, my mom made percolated coffee using a coffee filter disk that was already filled and ready to pop in the …

Buying berries or dry-processed coffee beans in Montreal 
QUESTION: I live in Montreal and would like to obtain beans that have not been wet processed or gone through fermentation. Is there any place …

Why does coffee taste bad in a 100 cup coffee maker? 
QUESTION: What can be done to make coffee taste better in a 100 cup maker? ANSWER: A couple of things jump to mind. First, someone …

Have you tried Community Coffee from New Orleans? 
QUESTION: Have you tried the blends from Community Coffee in New Orleans? My friend who brokers yachts out of Annapolis gave me some made with …

What is the correct temperature for serving coffee? 
QUESTION: Can you tell me what is the proper temperature to serve coffee? Thanks! ANSWER: Coffee is best served at a temperature between …