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Last Update: Thu Jun 18 22:48:30 2009

+ Jun 18, Coffee accessories travel mugs, cups and more. + Theres more to enjoying coffee than just a brewer. Enjoy your gourmet coffee more with a range of coffee accessories like travel mugs, ...

+ Jun 17, It is the Machine, Barista or the Coffee Beans? + QUESTION: Is it the Machine, Coffee Beans or Barista that make the best cup of coffee? ANSWER: This feels like one of those ...

+ Jun 17, Do K-Cups have an expirations date + QUESTION: I recently bought a Keurig coffee maker which uses K-cups. There are several online sites which sell discounted K-cups in ...

+ Jun 17, Coffee Questions Archive 2007 + Coffee Detective questions and answers from 2007 are archived on this page - about gourmet coffee, coffee makers, grinders and more. ...

+ Jun 14, The SpoonCup coffee stirrer thingie... + This unusual looking disposable coffee cup, along with the lid and orange plastic stirrer included, was mailed to us by the ...

+ Jun 11, How to make espresso coffee grounds. + QUESTION: Can I make espresso with any coffee bean by grinding it finer? ANSWER: Indeed you can. Plenty of people think that ...

+ Jun 11, Top Dog Coffee + I'm always on the lookout for a coffee house. While in Morro Bay I found Top Dog. Top dog in Morro Bay was different from other ...

+ Jun 7, Can I drink coffee when I am pregnant? + QUESTION: I'm 2 months pregnant. Can I drink coffee when I am pregnant? ANSWER: If you are concerned about drinking coffee ...

+ Jun 6, 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 ...

+ May 31, Coffee maker filter needed? + QUESTION: Does my coffee maker need a filter? Its a Cuisinart DGB-600BC 10 Cup Grind & Brew Coffee Maker it looks like it has ...

+ May 29, 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 ...

+ May 22, 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) ...

+ May 18, What's the caffeine content percentage? + QUESTION: I recently bought Illy espresso coffee whole bean and now I see that the can says that the caffeine content is less than ...

+ May 15, Turkish Coffee Maker. + This is described as a Turkish coffee maker, designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Sawaya & Moroni. While it doesnt look ...

+ May 13, Is there a single serve coffee maker for office use? + QUESTION: A lot of the coffee we brew at work gets poured down the sink, or it just tastes nasty after sitting there for too long. ...

+ May 13, Brewed coffee for iced coffee drinks + I want to make iced coffee drinks and was wondering how long I could keep brewed coffee in the fridge before it goes bad? ANSWER: I ...

+ May 12, 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 ...

+ May 11, How can I choose a good coffee maker? + QUESTION: I cannot make good coffee. I have to believe it's my coffee maker ... I've tried all sorts of different ...

+ May 10, How long should it take to brew a full pot of coffee? + QUESTION: How long should an automatic drip coffee maker take to make a full pot of coffee? The one I have takes 20 minutes or ...

+ May 9, What kind of container is best for storing coffee? + QUESTION: Im planning to give away ground coffee for party favors, but I want the containers to be useable as well. Does the ...

+ May 8, 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 ...

+ May 6, Does coffee protect against heart attacks or strokes? + QUESTION: Does coffee keep you from having a stroke or heart attack by drinking just a few cups a day, like 2-3 cups? ANSWER: ...

+ May 2, Vacuum Coffee Makers + There are very few home appliances one can describe as simple and elegant. Vacuum coffee makers have both qualities and ...

+ May 2, Is being a coffee addict a problem? + QUESTION: What is really the effect of coffee with the teenagers? Is it good or bad? Because whenever I'm reading books or ...

+ May 1, Cold Coffee Drinks Recipes for the Summer. + Here are some cold coffee drinks recipes to keep you refreshed during the hot months of ...

+ May 1, 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 ...

+ Apr 27, 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 ...

+ Apr 22, Re-running the coffee maker. + QUESTION: Hi, This may sound gross, but I was wondering if there was any harm in adding more water to the coffee maker to make ...

+ Apr 18, 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 ...

+ Apr 12, 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 ...

+ Apr 4, 8 o'clock summer coffee cocktail + http://www.eightoclock.com/ There are 3 great videos on this site on how to make specialty coffees. The third shows a spring/summer ...

+ Apr 2, 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 ...

+ Apr 1, 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 ...

+ Mar 29, UCC Coffee in a can + I went into a Japanese store to get some sushi for lunch and came across this can of cold coffee. According to the label, UCC is The ...

+ Mar 29, Serious Coffee coffee mug + While visiting in Victoria, BC, I went into the Serious Coffee store on Douglas Street and treated myself to this large, 10 oz ceramic ...

+ Mar 26, 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 ...

+ Mar 25, Coffee Review: Rocketfuel Hawaiian Kona Coffee + Rocketfuel Coffee Hawaiian Kona is an uncomplicated coffee with a sweet taste that lingers ...

+ Mar 24, First the coffee bud! + A coffee plant basks in the sunlight at a Chicago Coffee Roasting Facility, where we had a fantastic tour--first the bud, then the ...

+ Mar 23, 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, ...

+ Mar 23, Is coffee picked at the same time in every country? + QUESTION: I know that coffee is grown in tropical countries, but do all coffees have the same growing season? Is every crop picked ...

+ Mar 21, Friends of Coffee Detective + This is where you will find a list of companies and sites which have in some way extended some kindness to the Coffee Detective ...

+ Mar 21, Coffee Reviews in plain English + A collection of coffee reviews, written in plain ...

+ Mar 21, Coffee Review: Rocketfuel Coffee Jamaican Blue Mountain + Rocketfuel Coffee Jamaican Blue Mountain is a remarkable coffee that every true coffee lover will want to ...

+ Mar 20, When should a drip coffee maker be replaced? + QUESTION: We've had our drip coffee maker for many years, and wondering how long they last. ANSWER: If its still working, ...

+ Mar 19, 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 ...

+ Mar 16, Colombian Gourmet Coffee From Good to Excellent + Colombian gourmet coffee beans may not be the most exotic, but are usually of excellent ...

+ Mar 15, Coffee cup for use in space + Designed by astronaut Donald Pettit, this mug provides an alternative for anyone in space who gets fed up with drinking coffee from an ...

+ Mar 14, Coffee Review: Arbor Day Colombian Coffee Blend + Try this Arbor Day Colombian coffee blend, grown organically under natural shade in Mesa de los Santos, ...

+ Mar 12, Italian-Swiss Cappuccino + While on a train trip around majestic Switzerland, we had a few hours to kill in Bellinzona. After a hike up to the to one of the 3 ...

+ Mar 11, 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 ...