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Наталья Цыткина

11/3/20

Advise whether to buy?

Hello everyone, I found a review of the Cuisinart EM-200 coffee machine. someone bought this? the

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Advise whether to buy?

Hello everyone, I found a review of the Cuisinart EM-200 coffee machine. someone bought this? the

11/3/20

10/17/17

Wega Mini Nova using TONS of water.

For the last several months it has seemed my wega mini nova has been using excessive amounts of water

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Wega Mini Nova using TONS of water.

For the last several months it has seemed my wega mini nova has been using excessive amounts of water

10/17/17

Steve Freides, … Marcio Carneiro21

5/10/16

Home caffeine testing?

Probably this test just show if there is caffeine, no quantification. Regards, Marcio. Em 10 de mai

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Home caffeine testing?

Probably this test just show if there is caffeine, no quantification. Regards, Marcio. Em 10 de mai

5/10/16

Steve Freides, … Maryann & David Schellenberg12

10/24/15

Home Roasting - Popcorn Popper On The Front Porch

There is also quite a price differential between the popper and the Hottop - I pay $40 for poppers on

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Home Roasting - Popcorn Popper On The Front Porch

There is also quite a price differential between the popper and the Hottop - I pay $40 for poppers on

10/24/15

Javier E. Ramos

10/23/15

Coffee Flavor Puck

Hi All, I have been developing for some time a small puck that's preloaded with a given flavor (

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Coffee Flavor Puck

Hi All, I have been developing for some time a small puck that's preloaded with a given flavor (

10/23/15

8/30/15

Espresso Machine Mods

Good day to all! Some will think this is a waste of time and money, no doubt it is! But, I love to

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Espresso Machine Mods

Good day to all! Some will think this is a waste of time and money, no doubt it is! But, I love to

8/30/15

John Henry, … scott stap4

2/10/15

Better crema in espresso

I tried it at home, did not stick with it. Did not really taste that much difference. I like it

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Better crema in espresso

I tried it at home, did not stick with it. Did not really taste that much difference. I like it

2/10/15

12/29/14

Saeco Vienna Rework or Replace

Hi, We have enjoyed years of reliable espresso with our Vienna. I need to try descaling but it is

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Saeco Vienna Rework or Replace

Hi, We have enjoyed years of reliable espresso with our Vienna. I need to try descaling but it is

12/29/14

8/6/14

Hawaiian Gold at Kroger

Hi, Usually my favorite estate coffee is in short supply during the summer. Due to circumstances, I

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Hawaiian Gold at Kroger

Hi, Usually my favorite estate coffee is in short supply during the summer. Due to circumstances, I

8/6/14

Steve Freides, … scott stap3

7/14/14

Blade Grinder Makes Better French Press Than Burr Grinder?

Ok, well here is some thought starters: 1. Is it a used Burr Grinder? Could it be dirty with rancid

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Blade Grinder Makes Better French Press Than Burr Grinder?

Ok, well here is some thought starters: 1. Is it a used Burr Grinder? Could it be dirty with rancid

7/14/14

bwilson4web, … Steve Freides4

5/19/14

coffee borer beetle

Bob, what are DT/dt effects? I roast in a popcorn popper and often roast quite quickly, as brief as 3

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coffee borer beetle

Bob, what are DT/dt effects? I roast in a popcorn popper and often roast quite quickly, as brief as 3

5/19/14

5/19/14

coffee rust fungus vs Kona?

Hi, I remember in the 1960s seeing the Dutch Elm disease that was carried by a beetle from tree to

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coffee rust fungus vs Kona?

Hi, I remember in the 1960s seeing the Dutch Elm disease that was carried by a beetle from tree to

5/19/14

Steve Freides, Ben Moore3

3/12/14

Molasses Latte = Good

Great - let us know what you think of it. We've also mixed molasses and more traditional

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Molasses Latte = Good

Great - let us know what you think of it. We've also mixed molasses and more traditional

3/12/14

12/13/13

Aged Coffee Beans

I home roast and have settled on what I like in my espresso machine. One of the parts, 1/6 of my

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Aged Coffee Beans

I home roast and have settled on what I like in my espresso machine. One of the parts, 1/6 of my

12/13/13

bwilson4web, David Schellenberg2

11/29/13

Do you think this one might do it? http://www.coffeetec.com/product_p/10-spom%20hlw2.htm Dave S. On

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Do you think this one might do it? http://www.coffeetec.com/product_p/10-spom%20hlw2.htm Dave S. On

11/29/13

Steve Freides, … ba...@coffeeprojects.com9

5/9/13

Roasting Peaberry Coffees

Thank you, Barry. -S- On Thursday, May 9, 2013, wrote: > We're getting into aerodynamic

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Roasting Peaberry Coffees

Thank you, Barry. -S- On Thursday, May 9, 2013, wrote: > We're getting into aerodynamic

5/9/13

Steve Freides, Barry Jarrett3

4/17/13

Volume of roasted versus green beans

Thank you, Barry. -S- On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Barry Jarrett <barry@coffeeprojects.com

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Volume of roasted versus green beans

Thank you, Barry. -S- On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Barry Jarrett <barry@coffeeprojects.com

4/17/13

4/14/13

Probat in Lahaska, PA

I don't know if the picture will come through, but we were in a shop that roasts coffee in

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Probat in Lahaska, PA

I don't know if the picture will come through, but we were in a shop that roasts coffee in

4/14/13

ba...@coffeeprojects.com

4/8/13

Re: [ACM978] La Cimbali Junior Water Connetion

It's BSPP. Wrap a bunch of teflon tape around it (3-4 wraps), and NPT will snug up okay (

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Re: [ACM978] La Cimbali Junior Water Connetion

It's BSPP. Wrap a bunch of teflon tape around it (3-4 wraps), and NPT will snug up okay (

4/8/13

Patricia Sinnott

4/5/13

For anyone interested CoffeeCON is the consumer coffee conference that started last year and is

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For anyone interested CoffeeCON is the consumer coffee conference that started last year and is

4/5/13

Steve Freides, Robert Foster3

4/4/13

Very good - will order from them, seems to be already to mix with ground coffee already. They have an

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Very good - will order from them, seems to be already to mix with ground coffee already. They have an

4/4/13

Steve Freides, … scott stap4

2/4/13

Poppery II - Thermostat?

Not so much a thermostat as a heat protection over temp switch. It keeps the heat down into the

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Poppery II - Thermostat?

Not so much a thermostat as a heat protection over temp switch. It keeps the heat down into the

2/4/13

Patricia Sinnott, … scott stap11

2/2/13

My personal CoffeeCON

CoffeeCON 2013 is happening on May 4th at 28600 Bella Vista Parkway in Warrenville, IL which is the

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My personal CoffeeCON

CoffeeCON 2013 is happening on May 4th at 28600 Bella Vista Parkway in Warrenville, IL which is the

2/2/13

1/31/13

Re: [ACM966] Capresso 560 Infinity Conical Burr Grinder mods

Do you have one of these grinders? It looks like the basic model I have played with but differewnt

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Re: [ACM966] Capresso 560 Infinity Conical Burr Grinder mods

Do you have one of these grinders? It looks like the basic model I have played with but differewnt

1/31/13

North L. Sullivan, … amradi...@gmail.com3

1/23/13

Re: [ACM946] La Marzocco Strada

I am not sure what I did, but I think I deleted a post. Sorry about that. Thank you for the replies.

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Re: [ACM946] La Marzocco Strada

I am not sure what I did, but I think I deleted a post. Sorry about that. Thank you for the replies.

1/23/13

Steve Freides, … pedxing16

1/18/13

Voltage or Ambient Air Temp

Wasn't my intention to be rude. But IMO, spending a bunch of money (or time) on a machine, then

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Voltage or Ambient Air Temp

Wasn't my intention to be rude. But IMO, spending a bunch of money (or time) on a machine, then

1/18/13

Steve Freides, … Yong-Gu Bae6

1/8/13

Coffee foams when water is added

Hello, Steve! During the roasting process, the cell walls of coffee beans break, and coffee beans

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Coffee foams when water is added

Hello, Steve! During the roasting process, the cell walls of coffee beans break, and coffee beans

1/8/13

Steve Freides, Trickster3

12/31/12

Gaggia Automated Espresso - Questions

We noticed that our old machine was set to the highest of 5 temperature settings, and the new one set

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Gaggia Automated Espresso - Questions

We noticed that our old machine was set to the highest of 5 temperature settings, and the new one set

12/31/12

12/12/12

Conical versus Flat Burr Grinder

What is the difference in results between a flat burr grinder and the more expensive conical burr

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Conical versus Flat Burr Grinder

What is the difference in results between a flat burr grinder and the more expensive conical burr

12/12/12

Steve Freides, … scott stap4

11/24/12

Ethoipian Yirgacheffe

I would be glad to take it off your hands Steve! On Nov 24, 2012 1:34 PM, "Steve Freides"

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Ethoipian Yirgacheffe

I would be glad to take it off your hands Steve! On Nov 24, 2012 1:34 PM, "Steve Freides"

11/24/12

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