September 5, 2007

How to clean your drip coffee maker

Mr. Coffee GBX23 Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

How does your drip coffee taste? If it’s getting a bit soury, then maybe it’s time to clean it. It’s recommended to clean your machine every one to six months. DIY Life has a good guide on how to clean your drip coffee maker.

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December 7, 2006

How to pan roast coffee

Pan roast coffee

The best coffee you can make at home is when you can have it freshly roasted and ground yourself. Coffee grinders are easily found, but home coffee roasters are usually expensive. Here are instructions on how to pan roast your own coffee beans. You’ll find that the instructions are detailed and the photos are large and clear.

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June 28, 2006

Why does coffee keep us awake?

Bialetti Mukka Express 2 Cup, Polished Aluminum

If you want to have a good night’s sleep, common sense says skip the coffee. One of the most common complaints among coffee drinkers is that the caffeine can disturb their sleep. This result has been known for thousands of years and is, in fact, one of the reasons why many drink coffee in the first place: to stay awake.

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June 26, 2006

How to make the best cup of drip coffee

Bunn Pour-O-Matic Two-Burner Coffee Brewer

I’m not a big fan of drip coffee, but sometimes it’s the only choice available. With a “good” cup of coffee costing almost as much as a good sandwich these days, more and more people are taking to making their coffee at home from an “old fashioned” drip coffee machine. With the influence of Starbucks and the others out there, people are demanding a better cup of coffee all of the time. This article should help you make the best cup of drip coffee possible.

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