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Is it appropriate to refer to God as "It"? I have recently read in a book about some debate around the fact that God is considered a masculine figure (He/His) and that we should find gender neutral of expressing the same ideas. In my native language it is very hard to do this (God is a masculine noun and it is also de...	But, no, it is not appropriate in English (and, yes, it is offensive) to call a person 'it'. We should refer to God in the manner God wants us to refer to God (not using a pronoun here intentionally).
What is the difference between ESV, NIV and NKJV My daughter is In college and is wanting to buy a new Bible. She has these three options.. I would like her to have one that is easier to understand but still accurate. What are the differences and what do you recommend for her? <Q> Without knowing more about the reasons...	The ESV and NASB try to be a literal as possible (no translation is completely literal), while the NRSV and NIV are less literal but contain more polished English.
Can a Catholic priest excommunicate someone for premarital sex? I was a Catholic. I did my sacraments according to the Catholic lifestyle. When I was born, I was baptized. Around age of 8 years, I got my First Holy Communion, and around 14 years of age, I went to confirmation classes and got confirmed. I got pregnant...	As far as I know marrying outside the Church is invalid but does not incurr automatic excommunication.
Were the early Christians known by any other name? We see in Acts 11:24-26 (NRSVCE): "For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for ...	The early Christians were called by different names.
Were birthdays celebrated by believers anywhere in Holy Scriptures? Is there any mention of a birthday celebration among Old Testament Israelites or New Testament Christians in the Holy Scriptures? <Q> Were birthdays celebrated by believers? <S> Does "celebrate" mean only the inclusion of cake, ice cream, balloons, s...	The answer would turn on one's definition of "celebrate".
Where can I find the Graduale Romanorum in Latin or Croatian in physical format? I've been looking for the official Graduale Romanorum which sanctions which hymns, chants, etc. are allowed to be performed during Mass. Unfortunately, I could only find the Latin version in digital format. Also, if anyone knows a good h...	A PDF scan of the 1961 Graduale Romanum is available from the Church Music Association of America (CMAA) .
writing and pronouncing Bible references How would you say this Bible reference: Malachi 3:7b,8 & 10,11?Also, is it written correctly? <Q> I generally use “through” (spoken) or a hyphen (written) for any adjacent verses, and “and” (spoken) or a comma (written) to signify a jump in verses. <S> Malachi 3:7b-8, 10-11 ...	I’ve certainly heard “The first lesson comes from Malachi chapter three, starting to read from the second part of verse seven”
Is it sinful for priests or/and those in state of religion to hug women? Question. Is it sinful for priests or/and those in state of religion (eg. Franciscans, Dominicans, etc.) to hug women (of course, we are not speaking of hugging mother, sister or something like that)? Argument against. We can see this happen...	It is not intrinsically sinful for priests or religious to hug or be hugged by members of the opposite sex. Yes, it can be: Scandal
How would Jesus write his full name as, in civil records? Jesus, Joseph, Mary, James, John - these were popular first names used by the Jews in the days of the Lord. Naturally, each would have some additional names like that of his/her father or of the clan/house, in order to have an identifiable full name, in civil r...	In John, the disciple Philip refers to him as "Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth" (John 1:45).
God said in the Bible: ”I am who am!” What does that expression mean? ”I am who am!” What does this expression mean? God expressed Himself like so in the Bible. But what I want to know is what does it mean? What is its intrinsic meaning? <Q> God said : I am that I am. <S> [Exodus 3:14, KJV.] <S> I am that which...	That I am' or 'that which I am' expresses a form of being, a mode of existence.
Who did God talk to in Scripture? I think I know at least 2: Abraham and Moses. Are there any others? Were the Prophets just inspired or did any of them talk to God? <Q> Adam and Eve (in Genesis) <S> Cain (in genesis) <S> Abraham (in Genesis) <S> Satan (in Job) <S> Job, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar , and p...	Noah (in Genesis)
Is there an appropriate response to "Jesus Loves You"? For Catholics we've got a lot of cool call and response stuff built into our liturgies that can easily translate to everyday life. So if someone in a truck shouts at me "Dominus Vobiscum", I know to say "Et cum spiritu tuo”. I was wandering around down in the s...	"Amen" would be common and I can't think of any other specific response that I could expect to hear When leaving any brief casual encounter with a stranger / friend I hadn't met I try to say "God bless you".
According to the Calvinist, why "believe" if something is known absolutely true? From this link : Christians have said Scripture is infallible because they have believed that God’s Word is incapable of erring and thus contains no errors The above sentences maybe to everyone else is easy to be understood by the C...	To say you believe something to be true is virtually the same as to say you know something to be true.
How does the Church define reason? How does the Church define reason?Does the Catechism of the Catholic Church give a definition? Fides et Ratio did not have a definition even if it is a encyclican on the subject. I find this a bit strange. <Q> It is not for the Catholic Church to define reason, but to teach how r...	"On Faith and Reason" of the First Vatican Council's Dei Filius describes human reason by contrasting it with knowledge obtained by faith from divine Revelation:
Why did God banish Adam and Eve for eating fruit? Yes, He told them not to but if you can humour me a little, why should this punishment be regarded as fitting the crime? It’s just fruit, right? Isn’t God testing our patience with such an injunction? Would you respect me if I told you not to touch my really delicious p...	God removed/cut off access to the Tree of Life so that man would not live forever in that state of spiritual death.
Do any denominations teach that humans exist before birth? I'm agnostic, and there is is a specific symmetry in the timeline of life, when looking at it over all time. To me, a person does not exist before it is born, and does not exist after it died. During the lifetime, there is a period of growth, and a period of d...	Some religions teach pre-existence but not reincanation. The Greek Philosopher Plato taught the idea of the pre-existence of the soul.
Is the Greek word Protoktistos used anywhere in the Bible? Arguing against the teaching that Jesus is a created being, some point out that calling him the firstborn of all creation (Colossians 1:15) does not mean the first created. The trinitarian will often say that had the scripture intended to say Jesus is the first...	The closest word I could find results was prōtotokos / πρωτοτοκοσ , found 40 times in LXX, 3 times in MGNT and 3 times in TR.
What was God's goal in creating life? I am agnostic and rationalist and I spend quite a lot of time reading the arguments of tenants of intelligent design (but rarely interacting with them). Regularly, one of these tenants claims something like "there should be a reason/cause for us to exist" or "life must be hard/mean...	Either way, the fundamental answer is the same: for His glory.
What would be the best version of the bible for me? I came across this forum while doing a little bit of research. I just want to say first I do not consider myself Christian. I was raised Christian but always felt it forced on me. I have not been to a church service for 10 years and have no interest in going right now...	One of my favorites is the New Jerusalem Bible.
How many times Jesus was montioned in both of Holy Bible and Holy Quran? Is there someone here give me the number of citations of Jesus in the original version of the Holy Bible ? I say to you in the Holy Quran He is mentioned 32 times and we have a Surah called Merry which means Meriam in Arabic language Mother o...	The amount of the Holy Bible talking about Jesus is much more than the entirety of the Quran.
Does there exist within the Catholic Church a church, cathedral or even an altar dedicated to the Holy Spirit? Does there exist within the Catholic Church a church, cathedral or even an altar dedicated to the Holy Spirit? With the recent events occurring in Turkey about Hagia Sophia I was wondering if there is such ...	There are some churches dedicated to the Holy Spirit in Poland: Google Maps Exclude the westmost one - Armenian (not catholic) and the eastmost one - Orthodox.
Do Protestants think of Mary as the "Mother of All Peoples"? I recently ran across a photo of a statue of Mary with her arms outstretched horizontally and the caption "Mother of All Peoples." A Google search reveals that this title is derived from a similar title, Lady of the Nations, associated with a Dutch visionary ...	Most Protestant faiths now recognise Mary as a fallible human like everyone else and ascribe no special place or dogma regarding her at all.
How important is tamping coffee for an espresso machine I observe that coffee servers (I refuse to use the term barista) will apply pressure to the coffee grounds using a variety of methods and pressure. This seems to vary wildly and I'd like to know how important is this? Is there some general rule of thumb when it co...	While techniques vary, the "rule of thumb" is to apply roughly thirty pounds of force evenly across the puck; however, the key is consistency.
Are high-end cone grinders adjustable? I switched from a modestly priced blade grinder to a moderately priced cone grinder because the results were inconsistent (some very fine powder and some only fragmented beans mixed with usable grounds). Will I have more consistency and control if I switch to a high-end cone gri...	Yes, high end grinders are generally adjustable.
What type of roast has the lowest caffeine content? I'm aiming to reduce my caffeine intake, but don't want to drop coffee altogether. What roasts / beans release the least amount of caffeine into my body when drank? <Q> In general, darker, arabica roasts have less caffeine. <S> Arabica (as opposed to robusta) inhere...	It is a common misconception that darker roasts have less caffeine.
How hot should water be to brew ground coffee directly in a cup? I don't have a coffee press so I just brew ground coffee as you would tea: in the cup. How hot should be the water to brew with this method? Should it be boiling, or a lower temperature? <Q> Since the exposure to the grounds is so direct, it's easy to b...	Your method most closely resembles Turkish Coffee , which is suggested to be served at hot, but not boiling temperatures.
What does the 'strength' mean (in numbers)? The coffee package I've bought has 'strength rating'. It's 3 out of 5. I wonder what that 'strength' means? How it is measured? Does it relate to the caffeine amount? The coffee package is from Germany, and from what I've seen, all coffee sorts have this rating, so it's a ...	In truth, coffee has no "strength" until it is brewed.
Which type of coffee grinder is the quietest? Perhaps my question should be "What is the best type of grinder to use at my desk if I work in a cubicle and use a French Press?". I have tried finding decibel measurements on Amazon's website, but most of the coffee grinders listed don't specify them. <Q> First, lets ign...	As such, a direct drive grinder will typically be quieter than anything involving a gearbox. WholeLatteLove.com actually provides decibel ratings for many of their coffee grinders such as the Mazzer Mini . Well even decibel ratings did not prove to be quite best thing to measure, because they also depend on different t...
How to grow coffee at home? I am a heavy coffee user and I want to know what's in my coffee and therefore I'd like to grow coffee in my home. Is it possible to grow coffee in an apartment? <Q> It is possible to grow coffee indoors. <S> If allowed to grow as a tree they can reach 8 feet tall but if trimmed occasionally...	One large apartment plant will only produce enough coffee for a few cups worth each year, and that's after years of growth.
Most moka pots don't work on my induction stove. How can I still use them? Most moka pots don't work on my induction stove. How can I still use them? I use a camping stove temporarily, but it requires me to buy gas refills every now and then. Is there an easier way? <Q> Yes, you just need to get a pot that's made of th...	If you want to stick with your pot and don't want to use an adapter you could also buy a single stove like this one: If you can stick a magnet to your coffee pot, it will work.
How does coffee grind size affect coffee taste I have a grinding machine with a lot of different settings. Even between the categories of Fine and Medium there are sub levels of grinding. I'm not sure how they relate to the flavor of the coffee. Is there any research that shows how the grind affects the taste of the di...	Having fine control over the grind size in a consistent grinder makes it possible to adjust the grind to produce the best cup (to your taste) in the equipment you have for brewing.
Why do we need to fold the border of filters? Standard and V60 paper filters require we fold the border before spreading them for dripping. I believe this is just because of their manufacturing process. But would there be any other reason? Folding that border makes the surface uneven in the end, and it can sometimes ...	So, by folding the filter on the seam, it seems we kind of hide the seam from direct contact with hot water. There is a seam in the first place, because it is easy to manufacture fold-able filters this way (I am looking for a citation here).
When does coffee go off? If I've ground a batch of coffee, I know I should use it as soon as possible, but if I store it (in an opaque, air-tight, slightly-below-room-temp container), how long have I got to use it? Are there any key points at which the quality will degrade (e.g. after a day, after a week)? <Q> The grap...	Whole Bean Coffee Degradation Over Time Whole bean coffee will go stale within 14 days - on average.
Why do some people sneer at Starbucks coffee? Business practices aside, Starbucks coffee seems to get a lot of derision from people who consider themselves coffee aficionados. Why is this? I can understand why one might not like the idea of an enormous creamy, iced, syrup-filled beverage, but is there anything wrong wi...	So while their coffee might be good, if one goes there and ignores all the other factors and solely focuses on the taste, one might find that there are better places in town.
What preparation method yields the most caffeine? I want to make the most caffeinated coffee possible. What method should I use to yield the most caffeine content per liter? <Q> The first thing you want to do is choose the right bean and the right roast. <S> Longer roasting removes some of the caffeine from the bean,...	Which, in a roundabout way, gets to the point: the best thing you can do, if you want more caffeine, is brew it stronger, using any method.
Is Kopi Luwak safe to drink? Kopi luwak, i.e. Vietnamese weasel coffee, is made from beans that have been consumed and excreted by civets. It can cost as much as $3000/lb, so few have probably tried it. This process doesn't seem incredibly sanitary. Is this coffee safe to drink? Do people contract diseases from dri...	Yes, it's perfectly safe to drink and extremely delicious . Many people often hesitate to consume it as the coffee beans are actually partly digested coffee cherries eaten and defecated by the Asian palm civet.
Does coffee cause dehydration? Actual scientific information on the effects of food and drink is notoriously hard to sift from all the dieting pseudoscience. I know that caffeine is a diuretic, which means it will cause me to lose more water, but given that I'm dosing up on it with water, will I lose more water than I ...	And from the same review of the literature : Doses of caffeine equivalent to the amount normally found in standard servings of tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks appear to have no diuretic action.
Is it easier to froth full-fat milk? Is it better to use whole (full-fat) or semi/skimmed milk for a cappuccino, or does it make no difference (other than the taste)? Will one type of milk be easier to froth? <Q> The short answer is yes. <S> The absence of the milk fats means that the foam will not "coagulate" as easi...	Skim milk is easier to froth and it is drier.
Is it safe to brew old coffee? I found a 10 year old package of coffee. Is it safe to brew it? Or should I get a new one? <Q> If it's refrigerated, it'll last for at least a week, as long as you didn't pre-dairy it. <S> Unrefrigerated, I wouldn't trust it for more than a day. <S> Coffee is a crappy growth medium ...	Yes, coffee can go stale when it comes to taste, but it won’t actually be spoiled or dangerous to drink. The best way to keep your coffee fresh is to store it in a container that is air tight and will remain cool – but not in the refrigerator.
Coffee cup patina; is there any logic in not washing the cup I first encountered the practice of never washing a coffee cup, when I was sternly warned, and nearly physically threatened by a former employer to never wash his coffee cup. Apparently it is an old military tradition to never wash out your coffee cup, an...	The young service members who had not used metal coffee cups would be used to washing them, while the old senior leadership would still be in the habit of not washing them and probably had developed a taste for it (hence swearing that it tastes better when the mug is "seasoned"). Another perspective may be the smeared ...
Use for old grounds? I'm aware that coffee grounds can be great for composting, but living in a large city makes that more difficult than I'd prefer. With every cup of coffee comes a bunch of soggy grounds that I normally throw away shortly after. Are there any constructive uses for spent grounds, be it culinary, cle...	They are very good as de-odourizers, we use them in the kitchen and sometimes in a small perforated plastic container in the footwell of the backseats in our car. deodorizing salt salt scrub face mask path/road ice melter I wouldn't use coffee grounds as fertilizer in house plants either for the same reason (see below)...
How do I get started in roasting my own beans at home? I'd like to experiment with roasting my own beans at home. I'd like to keep the equipment requirements as basic as possible. No fancy gizmos or machines. I have a gas stove. <Q> By far the easiest way to start at home roasting is with a hot air popcorn popper. <...	I think the biggest issue for stove top roasting is the smoke.
Where to buy small batches of unroasted beans I want to dabble in home roasting. Where can one typically source unroasted beans from? Do roasters typically sell unroasted beans to the public? I have never seen unroasted beans for sale in a store. I'm not asking for specific store or supplier recommendations, more so...	There are several websites that sell unroasted or green beans in a range of quantities and will ship. Amazon sells them for a pretty decent price. I order 12 pounds at a time from Sweet Marias
What is the ideal method/temp of brewing Turkish coffee in a Cezve? Are there specific methods to brewing the perfect Turkish coffee and temperature to heat it to? <Q> You should heat your coffee upto about 70 degrees Celcius <S> so it builds a foam or froth but do not let it boil! <S> You need to keep it at this stage...	allow the coffee to heat slowly, not on a high heat (I don't directly place the pot on the heat ring - slightly off of it)
How to make coffee concentrate I searched around a bit and found a few recipes for coffee concentrates, but most of them read more like high test cold brew recipes. Where I work we have a few "coffee" (note the quotation marks) machines that use the stuff. The "coffee" from these machines is really awful and I was ...	But anyway, even for other applications, a syrup made using a strong espresso would probably work the best.
Is it possible to burn coffee while brewing? I know some people who refuse to drink in large coffee chains as they say that the coffee they produce tastes "burnt". Is it actually possible to burn coffee while brewing, or is the flavour they're complaining about coming from something else? <Q> Burn? <S> I've heard that...	Burnt coffee is also described as bitter coffee when it is really a burnt flavour.
How can I cost-effectively improve the coffee supply in my company break room? I work at a company of about sixty people. Like most offices, there's a communal coffee machine in our break room. It's what I understand to be a typical drip machine, pretty confident it's a Bunn VPS 12 . The grounds used are Maxwell H...	Even cheap coffee tastes much better when it's fresh and freshly ground. I think pound for pound, you'll get the most out of: Having the machine professionally cleaned Having better water delivered, and using that to brew Tossing a few crystals of kosher salt in with the grinds It'll be best to take a multi-faceted app...
What is coffee bloom I make drip coffee (pour over for North Americans) at home and I would like to know: what exactly is coffee bloom? When I pour the initial amount of water the grounds swell up, and sometimes there is a minor eruption if I'm not careful, but is this just air trapped in the grounds and water solutio...	Therefore, it is important to let your freshly ground coffee "bloom" for one minute to allow the majority of the CO2 to be released to avoid sour tasting coffee that results from pouring over too quickly after grinding the coffee beans. My understanding is that releasing the gases ahead of time prevent the gasses from ...
Pouring technique for drip/pour over coffee I would like to know how to make decent coffee using a drip (pour over) coffee. The kit I bought was from Japan and I observe in espresso shops they tend to use a thin spout (or gooseneck) water kettle to control the rate of delivery of water. What else is important here as...	Pouring from the center sometime results in a raised edge around the rim, which isn't ideal when I am trying to fill the cone as full as possible, but in a true pour over, may be fine. Try to pour quickly, gently, and evenly across the surface of the coffee, pausing between pours to pace your brew to your target brew t...
What gives "diner" coffee its distinctive taste? At least in the US (and probably elsewhere), late-night diners are a popular place to get a cheap cup of joe. In my experience, diner coffee has a taste that's generally not found elsewhere (most people call it "bad", but that's not what this question is about). I'm won...	That combination is not just a diner thing, I would also say it is the same as cheap gas station coffee in the US. Another possibility of "diner coffee taste" could be due to the use of robusta rather than arabica .
What do I need to start cold-brewing? After reading Cory Doctorow 's Homeland , I started wondering about making my own coldbrew; it sounds delicious :) What do I need to start my own cold-brew? <Q> There are two ways to start with: plunging and dripping. <S> Plunging is to mix water with ground coffee, and let t...	Leave the press pot in a refrigerator overnight or at room temperature, push the plunger down in the morning, and you'll have delicious cold brew ready.
How can I make filtering my cold brew easier? I use the "plunging" method of cold brew , and filtering the grounds out of the brew --I use a coffee filter in a funnel-- is very time-consuming (although thankfully it doesn't take me the "hours" this person describes ). How can I reduce the time and labour of filterin...	So I just put the metal filter in and poured the cold brew straight into the filter allowing the filtered brew to flow into the regular pot below. Use a tea infuser ! I may get a second filter, or a larger one, but for now I'm content making coffee more often because it's less of a chore each time. I may try the french...
Are robusta and arabica the only bean varieties? On this site, and virtually everywhere, I hear people speaking about coffee in terms of "arabica" or "robusta". I know these are two coffee varieties, but are there others as well? Why aren't those as popular? Where can they be found? <Q> Coffea Arabica and Coffea Cane...	Coffee Liberica (Liberian) As you can see from this Counter Culture graph , each variety has a unique lineage, likely designed to grow well in a specific climate and geographical region while producing a unique profile once brewed.
What's the minimum recommended age for drinking a coffee? Is there any minimum recommended age for drinking a coffee? In example for ground or instant (in case there is any difference)? I would assume there are no limits for a decaf coffee? <Q> It is discussed in depth in the parenting site of Stack Exchange and the...	In short: there is no minimum recommended age for drinking coffee, but on the other hand it's not good idea to have kids drink coffee all day long.
What's the recommended coffee to water ratio for cold brew? I was interested today in making some cold brew. I have a french press so I'd like to use that. What is your recommended brewing time?Does this make a concentrate?What ratio do you use later to dilute that concentrate? <Q> First, make sure to study <S> What...	The standard recommended ratios for cold brew are: \| Roaster \| oz Coffee \| oz water \| time
Difference between Turkish and Greek coffee? Is there a difference between Turkish and Greek coffee? Or is it the same thing with different names at different places? <Q> ...also called Arabic, Cypriot, Bosnian, and what not -- it is the same method. <S> The method itself (boiling finely ground coffee in copper cezve...	In Greece, it's become Greek coffee (along with the former "Turkish" Greek delight ) after conflicting with Turkey and the 1974 invasion of Cyprus.
What is the background of brewing coffee with eggs? I hope the question isn't too broad or fuzzy. But quite a while ago, I stumbled across coffee that was prepared with eggs. The basic recipe involved mixing ground coffee with raw eggs (I think even with their shells), then cooking that mix with water and filtering i...	The egg helps to absorb the grounds to keep them out of your cup, but it also helps to neutralize the acidity of the coffee. It's an old cowboy campfire recipe.
Why would anyone want to hand grind their coffee? I often buy pre-roasted beans so that they last longer in storage. This means I have to grind the beans. I have a cheap spice grinder that does a great job at preparing the beans into ground coffee. It is easy to use, takes 5-15 seconds to process half a dozen cups wor...	A manual grinder with adjustable grinding size will produce a more consistence powder, whereas electric grinders (especially the cheaper household ones) will provide you with a wider curve with less guaranteed consistency. The roast however has a much smaller say in the consistency, but beans roasted darker may tend to...
What is the correct way to eat biscotti with coffee? Most coffee shops sell biscotti to have with your coffee. I've always wondered, is there a 'correct' way of consuming them together? Are biscotti ideally consumed with a certain preparation of coffee (e.g. a capuccino but not a latte)? Should I be dunking, or is that...	I prefer the middle-of-the-road, softer, chewy biscotti that can be enjoyed without submerging in liquid.
Can decaf coffee be addictive? It is evident that decaffeinated coffee still contains a very low amount of caffeine . What I'm interested in is that if decaf coffee still contains some very low amounts of caffeine, and caffeine is addictive , therefore: is decaf coffee addictive? ★ I'm not talking about the 'habi...	Since decaf coffee isn't the same as caffeine-free coffee, the key point regarding addiction is the amount of daily servings of decaf coffee that deliver the 100 milligrams of caffeine needed to acquire some sort of dependence 1 .
How should I clean a stainless coffee carafe? At the office, we have a coffee maker with a stainless steel vacuum carafe similar to this one . It has accumulated coffee residue in it from 5+ years of hard service, whilst receiving in return what I shall politely call "inadequate cleansing." It's a double-wall vacuum...	I have found a longer soak (overnight, usually) after preheating cold container with boiling water - wait for container to warm, dump water and refill with fresh boiling water and bicarb/baking soda generally solves my stainless steel thermos, which is functionally similar, and sometimes gets more interesting gunk (as ...
How long should I leave my coffee for in a cafetiere (French press)? I'm struggling to find a good way of timing how long to let my cafetiere stand before drinking. Is there a rule of thumb for how long I should leave it per mug? Or is there more to it than that? <Q> Start with a coarse ground of coffee with about 1 o...	For French Press, my default brew time is four minutes before plunging (i.e. pushing down the filter). Every bean/roast is different, so adjust accordingly.
Why does coffee taste better out of ceramic cups compared to a paper cup? I usually drink double espressos and they always seem to taste much better out of a ceramic cup compared to take-away paper cups. I ordered 2 back to back from the same shop within half an hour yesterday, one in a ceramic cup and one to go (I hav...	Any smell you get from the cup could affect the perception of taste of the contained beverage.
Does the bloom matter in French Press? I am a fan of pour-over, generally speaking, and I understand the importance of wetting the grounds, then allowing them to "bloom" for 45 30 seconds or so before beginning the extraction. The main purpose of this is to allow carbon dioxide and other gasses to escape from the gro...	I think its a dubious claim to state that the bloom does anything beyond removing the CO2, thus providing a more even extraction. Blooming is important in any immersion brewing, and can even aid in pour-over methods as well. The extent that it might affect the flavor of the coffee would vary quite a bit depending on th...
How can I achieve a very bitter flavor using the French press? I'm trying to train my tongue to recognize the 'bitter' taste of coffee, so I can improve my methods. How can I achieve a bitter flavor with a French press? This is a real question as I am not sure if it is heat, steep time, or the coffee grounds that p...	Then, over extract the coffee as much as you possibly can by letting it steep much longer than normal. Something else you can do is add a pinch of sea / kosher salt to the grinds prior to pouring in the water.
How can I make my coffee taste stronger using a french press or gold filter? I like drinking my own coffee at work, as it's cheaper and more convienient than buying espresso. However, recently I've been finding myself wanting a more long-black like espresso coffee. How can I achieve this using either a french press/p...	More extraction is an option, but over extracted coffee often has a flavor profile associated with it that isn't desirable as well. The closest you can get (in my opinion) on a budget is probably an Aeropress.
How can I better work coffee into my morning routine I am a pretty lazy person and sometimes it takes me awhile to get around to making coffee. I have a french press and I grind my own coffee so it takes a little longer. What are some simple ways I can speed up my coffee making process or better work it into my morning...	Once you press the coffee, the cleanup is very fast. wash out the press and leave it ready prep the water (I use a hot water dispenser built in to my sink) and your cup do it exactly the same way every day so you don't have to think or decide
Brewing with the same coffee grounds twice? My new job has me buying my own coffee for the first time in my professional career. I'm amazed at the amount of coffee I consume. I brew at my desk using an aeropress. Has anyone tried to use the grounds more than once? Any tips as I try it out? <Q> In general, I argue t...	if you just really want to stretch your coffee more than you can use less coffee per cup or if you are like me and just like the feeling of having a warm cup then reuse the coffee grounds twice but the second time around it better to brew it twice as long. The only thing I can suggest is that when I do them one after t...
Kopi Luwak - real or not? I bought a coffee from a Duty free shop in Indonesia. 100g for ~14 USD , available on ebay for 23 USD It says: Mandailing estate coffeeSpecial BlendsWild Kopi LuwakGibbon ridge estateMandailing SumatraProduct of etc etc What it is? Is it real for this price? Is it blended with kopi non-l...	i must say that this is very good coffee ( the word blend means it is mixed with arabica coffee and luwaks to give the good taste ). Go with your gut and say yes or no to buying that product. The word blend sounds a little fishy to me, as it usually means that it is not entirely pure Kopi Luwak. From the see-through po...
Is it possible to regrind beans? Is it possible to regrind beans? I have about half a bag of very nice coffee in a semi-coarse grind, and I want to use a brew method (Melitta cone) that's more appropriate for a medium-coarse grind. <Q> This is a pretty good way to ruin a burr grinder. <S> Worst case scenario, your bur...	With a burr grinder, it may be.
Does it make a difference whether the moka lid is open or not? When brewing coffee with a moka pot, I often leave the lid open so I can better tell when the coffee is ready. Is having the lid off affecting the brewing process in any significant way? I imagine leaving the lid on will cause the water to heat up faster a...	So what I've been taught is that you should keep the lid open while brewing.
Adding creamer after boiling water vs before Hello all I started making instant coffee for the last few months. Due to a combination of laziness and lack of a proper coffee maker. I find that I actually enjoy instant a lot. Normally the process is 2 teaspoons of coffee, add boiling water and then creamer. My question i...	If you wanted to experiment, I would try adding some hot cream or milk to the instant coffee first and stirring it up a bit.
Is coffee really useful for alcohol hangovers When people experience a hangover due to too much alcohol intake the hours before, sometimes they are offered a good cup of coffee (at least in my country), not as the only or the main "treatment", but as a helping element in such a condition. Is there any scientific evide...	As already mentioned, coffee is not what you want to drink if you are dehydrated
How long can I store roasted coffee beans? How long do they retain their qualities? In the coffee store near my home the seller told me that their coffee beans are stored for 1-3 months in their shop. But after purchase I'm also storing them for a few weeks. <Q> I assume you are storing them for a later grinding (likel...	Keep only the amount of beans you know you will quickly use.
How can I emphasize the sweet, fruity notes of my coffee? I know light roasts tend to have these flavors more. How can I brew to maximize these flavors? I use an Aeropress, but any answers are useful. <Q> Lighter roasts are going to have more of these flavors <S> but it obviously depends on the bean as well. <S> If all...	I know this is not a standard method of brewing, but cold-press coffee tends to have lighter, fruitier notes. Second, don't leave the water on the grounds for too long.
Is there a "caffeine metabolism curve", understood by general public? I've long been interested in how long caffeine stays in my body and what are the effects at different concentrations and times. For example, a popular site erowid has metabolism curves for most illegal drugs , along with side effects. However, it's ...	Most drug databases have listed pharmacokinetics for caffeine.
Hario V60 Plastic Dripper vs Ceramic Dripper: Is there any difference in brew quality? I am planning on purchasing a V60 and was wondering if there was any difference between the brew produced by the plastic and the ceramic Hario V60? <Q> The main difference between the ceramic and plastic V60 is heat retention. <S> Th...	The ceramic will hold heat longer and is easier to clean. However the ceramic V60 is the most visually appealing of the V60's (in my opinion) and it stays at my home on the counter
Bulletproof Coffee: how to blend butter well When making Bulletproof Coffee, is there a good way to blend the butter or coconut oil well to prevent the oil floating? <Q> I have been drinking Bulletproof coffee since 2012 now, so made a few of them. <S> Originally I made a BIG mistake of just stirring butter in the coff...	What I have found is that you basically need a high speed blender . Depending on the texture you're looking for, you can blend it shorter until the butter seems suspended in the coffee, or longer until it's light and frothy.
Quality of ground coffee Recently I've had some amazingly bad coffee in local cafes, and this week I had the same experience with some ground coffee I bought. I used a french press for that. Watery, dark colour, bitter and hardly any coffee taste. Just to be sure I packed a moka express well and the result was awful,...	My first thought would be stale coffee rather than commercial conspiracy
How can I improve this Chemex cold brew method? I do like my cold brewed coffee but it's difficult and inconvenient for me to make and keep in work due to the time it takes to steep, shared fridge space, etc. I came across this method recently... The iced method isn’t complicated. Basically, you prepare brewed co...	Acidity likely wouldn't be reduced by cooling the coffee directly after, it's possible that the melted ice is just diluting your brew and cooler temperature mellows out the taste of the acidity. You said you're using a Chemex (e.g., classic 3-cup ) -- it is made from Pyrex brand borosilicate glass , which has very good...
Is there more caffeine with an AeroPress? I like everything about the AeroPress; however, I noticed that I exhibited symptoms which I usually only have when I've consumed too much caffeine. So instead of using two scoops during preparation per instructions, I scaled down to one. That seemed to help, but not enough--i...	Well, for me: I'd say aeropress has more caffeine in it only if you're using filter-roast beans which I think is what you should be using, and most importantly it depends on the amount of coffee you are putting (coffee to water [91°C] ratio as well as time [a minute or two, max]). My own experience, however, suggests o...
What does a coffee cherry taste like? Do they keep long enough to ship? Can they be ordered from somewhere? Can they be dried/preserved/candied? Can the flavor be used ... perhaps in a coffee beverage? In the washed and semi-washing processing, the fruit is completely removed and discarded (and presumably not recover...	Coffee cherries are mild in flavour and slightly sweet.
What is white coffee? What is white coffee ? Does "white coffee" refer to the roast level of the beans, or additives to the beverage, or is it some other type of coffee bean, or a different beverage completely? <Q> White Coffee, popular with drive-thru espresso stands in the Pacific NW, is very lightly roasted coffe...	White coffee refers to minimally roasted beans.
Storing cream in my office I have a coffee maker in my office, but no fridge for my cream! Unfortunately, even a mini/bar fridge would be too big for my office. What other options do I have for keeping cream good for 8-10 hours? I can bring just what I'll use for the day in the morning. The room is kept at 20-22C a...	Maybe a bowl with ice in it, perhaps an insulated bowl or container that is big enough to hold the creamer container and sufficient ice to keep it cold.
Why must the milk be frothed? Nearly every coffee machine has the milk go through this device which not only heats it up but causes it to froth up. Why is this important for a coffee? What's wrong with just heated milk? <Q> It's not that just heated <S> milk is wrong or tastes bad. <S> It's only that there are some...	An extra benefit of foam — particularly microfoam where the bubbles are too small to see — is that it changes the surface tension of the liquid beverage, potentially allowing more taste-buds to come into surface contact.
Is it safe to consume roasted rice as a substitute for coffee beans? In the Philippines some people roasted their rice to make a substitute for coffee, this rice is uncooked rice. But I doubt if it is safe? <Q> I suppose the rice would not be burnt 1 (because that would taste horrible), but roasted instead. <S> Health...	While I never heard of rice as coffee-substitute , people have used roasted malted barley, spelt, chicory or dandelion roots or even acorns (and other foods) to make a dark, aromatic brew that was used either separately or mixed with coffee, especially in times of scant resources.
Ground coffee or beans I have just recently started drinking coffee, and have got myself a small counter top espresso machine. Some people in work have suggested that instead of buying ground coffee (I have been using Lavazza ground coffee) I should buy beans and grind it myself. I have asked why, but no one has been...	Grinding beans just before use can give a fresher/stronger flavor with more natural oils and moisture content.
Is it possible to Cold Brew using an Aeropress? Is it possible to cold brew using Aeropress? My inclination says yes, in a similar fashion to cold brewing with a French press. However, when I tried it, it became very hard to plunge. Aside from working on my arm strength, what tricks or methods can be used to ease th...	All methods share similar process in common, such as using cold or room temperature water over ground coffee, let it sit there and brew for over 12+ hours.
Store Costco beans in individual vacuum sealed canisters? Is it a good idea to split bulk (2-3 pound bags) Costco coffee beans into separate (1 pound) vacuum sealed canisters? This would be done quickly for reduced oxygen exposure. I would use up a canister every 2 weeks. Will degradation of the beans over time (6 wee...	Imagine a big container with all of your beans, there are gonna last the same time if you separate it on 3 containers.
Why does espresso taste different to percolator coffee? I recently switched from percolator coffee to espresso. The taste is noticeably better. I feel as if it is common knowledge that espresso coffee is superior to percolator coffee. Why is it different? What are the scientific reasons for this? <Q> Espresso tastes di...	Grind makes a significant difference as well, Espresso coffee is generally ground finer than drip filter coffee which makes for a more intense taste for the volume of liquid.
What Type of Coffee Is Used In a Coffee-Maker? I come from a land of tea-drinkers and have only recently taken a fancy to coffee. I just ordered this coffee-maker for myself, which is the first that I'll ever own. I am a bit perplexed as to what type of coffee is used in a coffee-maker. It gets all the more confu...	If you want to make good coffee with that machine buy some good quality espresso coffee .
How should I start a coffee export business? I am from Yemen, one of the world's best location for coffee. I want to start the coffee business and start a coffee export business but I have no experience in exporting and no customers to export to. Can somebody help how to start this coffee export business? What should ...	You could seek out some exceptional beans with unique qualities and get those farmers into the specialty direct trade market.
Best filter to use for cold brew? What's the best filter material to use for DIY set up for cold brew coffee? When I used a pour over funnel with a standard paper filter it seems to get clogged up faster than when hot brewing. <Q> I find the very same problem with cold brew taking a long time. <S> Though we have a few...	I also use filtered water to make sure I get the best tasting cold brew I can since we drink so much of it.
How can I get a more even grind with a rotary grinder? In general, I prefer burr grinders for grinding coffee beans, but sometimes I have to use a rotary grinder. I'd like to understand how to best use the rotary grinder for grinding coffee beans. I find burr grinders generally produce a superior result in terms of...	From what I could find, blade grinder is no match to burr grinder, no matter what technique or special shaking/tilting way you use.
Should I grind my coffee beans at home, or en masse in the coffee shop? I bought a pack of New Orleans' PJ's whole bean coffee. It is a bit old, about a year. I am flexible type though, I'll drink it. The problem is my indecision about whether to grind it piecemeal or just all at once. I have a cuisinart machine that ...	In general, you should be very particular about the freshness of the bean and then grind the amount of coffee you need only for that brew.
Which major coffee shop has the freshest coffee? Is there a particular coffee shop where one may attain the freshest java ? <Q> By Major, are you referring to exclusively things like Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc, etc? <S> If so, then I think I would have to go with Denny's actually. <S> Yes, they will leave a pot on...	One of the biggest factors in freshness is when the coffee was roasted .
What factors determine coffee bean size? I bought a bag of Guatemala/Colombia/Ethiopia blend after having single origin Peru beans (all Arabica), and was struck by the difference in bean size: Peruvian beans were almost twice larger than the beans in the blend. Now I'm wondering whether the difference is conditioned b...	The difference in sizes between your blend and peruvian coffees are probably due to the botanical varieties of the beans.
Best way to store unroasted/raw coffee? I'm using green coffee and would like to know how to keep the beans to protect from getting bad (mold). I try to keep them safe and to be all time ready for roasting. <Q> I have a few different varieties of green beans that I have stored in freezer style plastic bags for going on...	I keep them stored at room temperate with as much air as possible removed from the bag.
Coffee stain in coffee cups I've noticed that my coffee cups are getting stained. Neither myself nor the dishwasher can get the stains out. Any suggestions? (Other than buying new cups ;) <Q> Baking soda. <S> I use a standard dish sponge/scrubbie with baking soda and a little water and it comes completely out. <S> ...	I've also tried baking soda + salt on counter tops and pans with great success.
Coffee still left in filter part I am using Philips HD 7450/20 6 Cups Coffee Maker . Recently After every cycle I find that some coffee(brewed) is still left in the filter part. I tried cleaning the equipment using vinegar. Can someone suggest how to resolve this. <Q> From what your question seems to be asking - I bel...	Water will drain quicker through more coarsely ground coffee, and it seems like all the fine particles are eventually clogging the bottom of the cone.

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