Do not want aluminum on any of my cookware. If there’s no easy way to tell how about new coffee makers that absolutely do not have aluminum?
One thing I learned when I worked in the coffee business, is that practically ALL high quality arabica coffee is farmed organically, even though very little of it is "certified". There are a couple of good reasons for this.
First, arabica coffee is grown at altitudes where insect infestation is pretty much non-existant. Also, a huge percentage of this coffee comes from cooperatives who buy beans from very small family farmers.
A large coffee conglomerate could certify its thousand acre plantation by going through the certification process only once. 200 five acre family farms would EACH have to go through the process seperately. So it would cost them 200 times as much per acre to certify; making it economically impossible. So, you’re probably not at risk using coffee that isn’t certified.
What other agricultural products lend themselves to organic production so that ceritification is kind of a moot question? Is there a list somewhere of what crops are most risky?
I love drinking gourmet coffee especially when it has cinnamon in it. i was wondering how to do it myself at home though?
I just bought a 4-cup coffee maker to replace my broken Krups. The directions mentioned that, before making the first cup of coffee, I should run water through the system first. I did this, but even after a month of using the coffee maker every day, the coffee tastes like plastic. I’ve been using the same filters, water, and coffee as I did in my old machine, so it has to be the new coffee maker. How do I get the plastic taste out of my coffee?
My first attempt to pick the beans and prepare them. It was fun.
Do coffee makers boil the water to a significant degree that the final water can be considered "more pure"? Some people use this claim to suggest using tap water or bottled water in the coffee maker is the same.
Which brands are the best, what coffee pods are compatible or do i have to purchase only from the brand of maker i buy? can i brew my own coffee or do i have to use a pod? where do i actually purchase these pods? grocery store? i am so confused - there are so many types out there and i do not want to waste money on a brand that is not good.
I have Cambridge Gourmet Coffee, Carmel French Vanilla flavor, and Coffee-mate creamer - original. So my question is how much carmel french vanilla stuff do I put in the filter? I only need some for about 2 coffee cups worth, also how much of creamer and sugar do i put in? Thx for your help, and if you can’t tell this is my first time drinking coffee.
We had a black and decker one cup maker - you know, the kind with the little pods - and it was so loud (made this horrendous vibrating noise) and splattered water EVERYWHERE when you used it. We got rid of it and I was just wondering if all these types of coffee makers do this or if ours was defective or just sucked.
Should we bother trying another brand (like the Senseo machine) or just stick with the normal coffee makers. Thanks for your input!
I’m looking for some suggestions for good coffee to give as a gift. The person really doesn’t care for Starbucks, and I’d really like to give a variety pack of nice coffee. Also, any good decaf blends would be great too!
Thanks!
I have used a few coffee makers, but non of them brew at a high temperature - like teh commercial ones. I am trying tofind a home coffee maker that can provide hot coffee
I am taking organic chemistry and I was wondering what is the best way to extract alkaloids from plants such as yohimbe, ephedra, coffee beans, passion flowers and others as well. Any help would be great.
So far I just put powdered coffee beans into Isopropanol and shook it vigorously, but I’m not sure what to do next.
Would I be able to use water+vinegar for the acidified water? Also is there anything else to use besides lye, because I don’t feel safe using that.
thats kind of a odd mix…big macs and coffee..
I’m looking to buy a single serve coffee maker before the holidays and this site though not pretty seems to get right to the point. http://singleservecoffeemakerreview.com. Do you agree with the advice?
If so, what did you think of it? Is it really worth the expense and the "process?"
In case you don’t know and are curious: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak
Easy to use and easy to install.
Part 1 of a tutorial on roasting your own coffee at home, using a normal stove, pot, and wooden spoon. No special machines or other gear are required! To buy green coffee beans check out: www.greenbeanery.ca www.sweetmarias.com
I’m thinking about opening a gourmet coffee house in my area and need a good name. A name that will catch attention but also is clear that the business involves coffee (espresso). I’ve played with the idea of using my name (Tammy’s …..) but it doesn’t seem very "coffee" to me! I appreciate any and all suggestions! Thanks!
I would like it to be a combination of a place that you can pick up and go but also a trendy, comfortable atmosphere that you can hang out at, read, play chess and socialize. I’m picturing some standard cafe tables and chairs and also big "fluffy" chairs in groups <a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/TammyB/Latte.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a>.
Shouldn’t all the coffee companies that tout their use of 100% Arabica beans have coffee which is low in caffine? Is this a case of false advertising?
From my understanding, Robusta is high in caffine, low in flavor and Arabica is the opposite. I’ve read that most coffee is a mixture of the two…so then why do I, a daily coffee drinker, get a caffine high from drinking one normally sized cup of 100% Arabica coffee?
Folgers Colombian, by the way
I’m wondering what thermoplastic (usually black or white colored) outer shells of simple electronic appliances such as coffee makers, calculators, keyboards modems and so on, are usually made of. Are there different kinds? I’ve been looking for a marking but haven’t found any.
How easy is it to combine this plastic with metal, say common steel, in a construction? What kind of attachments do I need to attach two plates together? Should I consider structural stability? The construction isn’t more than 50 cm tall, so it’s small-scale.
it is always grouped with Maxwell house and the generic brands. Is there really a difference, or is it just packaging and marketing?
how much coffee does one add for 4 cups,,, 8 cups,,,, 12 cups
for drip coffee makers??
When I make coffee using my regular coffee maker, I use one tablespoon ground coffee per two cups of water. I used to work at a gourmet coffee shop and this is how we did it. I just can’t get a nice dark cup of coffee using my french press. What is your water to grounds ratio?
I know you are supposed to use fresh coarse ground coffee.
and water just off a boil.
ANYBODY? Please?
What do you recommend for the best coffee?
