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Turkish Coffee - Is it good? Worth trying?
I enjoy espresso but I am reading "The Devils Cup" and it has piqued my interest in Turkish coffee. Is this worth trying? or is it likely that the Turkish coffee will not be preferable to espresso?...
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static from my grinder
help! anyone know of a good way to reduce the static electricity that builds up when i use my electric grinder? i know i really ought to get a manual, hand grinder, but that's just not an option right...
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New 'pid' kit avail for Gaggia or Rancilio, etc. -- $125.00
Dual display controller 120/240 volt, 1/32 DIN, WITH THERMOCOUPLE AND SSR, ALL BRAND NEW. $125 incl. shipping -- worldwide Dave b dave713 on the 'Bay 877 286 2833 toll free
 
coffee bean roaster
I just saw a pop-corn popper that would serve as a coffee roaster, except that it holds five liters. Roasting more than a pint or so of coffee at a time seems to me counterproductive. Is there a...
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Quiet coffee grinder???
I got a Bodum burr grinder a couple of years ago, expecting it to be quieter than the small "blender" type of grinder. Boy! Was I wrong about that? Is there any brand/model of burr grinder that is not...
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Espresso Machines
Hi Guys, Can anyone recommend a good espresso machine for around £150. I have a cheaper 15 Bar Krups one (£70 or so) which is OK for the so called "suitable for all machines" grind but it really...
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Gaggia Synchrony Digital
does anyone have any experience of these machines ? I've been given one which won't start up, blank display. the manual says check the power supply, fuse etc and I've done that. I've also checked the...
 
large French press
Do you know of a French press with a capacity larger than 1.5 liters... preferably an insulated model like the Bodum Columbia?
 
bang the map
well codeine is effective but not as much as you would think. alchol unbelievably worked great. Doctors say that hormones will only prevent new hemmorhagic cysts, will have no effect on present ones....
 
The best coffe grinders
I'm wanting to buy a decent coffee grinder and not being a coffee drinker myself this is clearly becoming quite a daunting task. I'm trying to decide whether the KitchenAid burr grinder is worth the...
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hot coffee
I recently purchased a French press unit, which I love. But it's not insulated, so the coffee cools quickly. Any suggestions? I thought about a warming plate, but all that seems to be available is mug...
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Coffee houses
I have a question about coffee houses that members of this list might frequent. Do they serve you with real cups or do you have to go to the counter and get it in a paper cup? Some around here only...
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Bridging the gap between coffee newbies and Connoisseurs
There is a new website that is constantly being developed called it is designed to help everyone understand at the simplest levels about everything about coffee. I'm not going to write pages about the...
 
Cafe Collage on Bleeker and Macdougal - New York City
Yes - a winner - a distinctive touch - offering the customer any of a number of the first rank beans and then a choice of French Press brewers - a handy timer magnet-ed to the top of the French Press...
 
Light Beam Maker
Has anyone heard about a coffee maker that claims to use a light beam to monitor how fresh the coffee is? I'm wondering if this gadget actually works. They talk about it at