Questions tagged [coffee]
Coffee may refer to either the beverage, coffee beans, or just the flavor. See also http://coffee.stackexchange.com/, a dedicated site for coffee. Questions *purely* about coffee can be asked there, but cooking questions involving coffee are definitely best asked here.
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What are the different types of instant coffee?
What are the commonly available different types of instant coffee, and what's the difference in each of them?
I'm currently living somewhere without a way to make coffee, but there's a few dozen ...
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Would it be possible to brew cacao powder using a pour over method à la coffee grounds?
I see that one similar question has already been asked, but it was rather vague on specifics. Essentially, I wish to place a fine mesh strainer over a cup, pour around 1 tbsp of cacao powder (Navitas ...
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How do I can coffee with milk? Basically a canned latte
I've been running my coffee shop for a while now and would like to venture into the world of canning my specialty drinks. my biggest hiccup so far is how to preserve the milk. I've seen that most ...
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What do Americans mean by Coffee and Cream?
When Americans say "Would you like cream in your coffee?", do they mean powdered creamer (milk or milk-substitute)? Basically what South Africans know as Cremora or do they put heavy or ...
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Coffee in mug making buzzing noise
My mug of coffee this morning was buzzing with a sound like electric interference, sounded like something straight out of Twin Peaks. Went on for 15 minutes. Normal black coffee, 190F in a ceramic ...
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My barista friend insists that coffee cups must be heated for better tasting coffee. Is there any science/data supporting this?
I'd accept survey data (blind taste tests) but real science would be better. If coffee tastes better when served in heated cups, why? Is it chemistry? Or is this all opinion based on nothing?
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How can I filter the solids out of my homemade pumpkin spice syrup?
I'm a big fan of pumpkin spice lattes, and I've been experimenting with a few recipes for making my own pumpkin spice sauce at home. It's pretty simple; simmer equal parts sugar and water with ...
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How to convert fluid double strength espresso to instant coffee crystals?
I am using a recipe that calls for double strength espresso, but I would like to use instant coffee crystals instead in order to reduce the overall amount of liquid in the dough. The recipe, Union ...
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Do electric tea kettles make chlorinated water taste worse than microwaving it?
At work I frequently brew my own coffee. I use a "coffee cone," which works very easily when you pour boiling water over the grounds - coffee simply drips through the filter.
I am not ...
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Is this coffee maker safe to use?
I pulled down my bialetti Moka to make some coffee and found it like this:
Is the coffee maker safe to use? Does it need cleaning? How should I clean it?
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Cresomo 101oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Airpot plunger stuck after cleaning?
The plunger or stem in my Cresomo 101oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Airpot is stuck after I cleaned it once after receiving and taking out of the package to wash it.
I've heard it suggested that I could ...
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Home canning coffee?
I've decided i'd prefer to make my own coffee and can it to have on hand when i'm in a pinch then get a bottle of cold brew at the grocery to store in the car.
I wonder if anyone else has experience ...
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Is putting cold milk foam on hot coffee unsafe?
I've been told that its not safe because of the temperature difference, but I also know that people put whipped cream on stuff like hot chocolate, so why wouldn't it be safe to put cold foam on hot ...
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Why not stir the french press using a metal spoon?
I have a small French Press (roughly 220ml) that has the following written on it:
Always stir before pressing down, using a plastic or wooden spoon, not metal.
A metal spoon does not really damage ...
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Cooling coffee rapidly without dilution
I like iced coffee when the weather is hot, and I like to drink it black (or nearly black) and undiluted. What is a good setup for cooling freshly brewed coffee quickly, without a lot of hassle? I'm ...
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