Author: Sonny Bee

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Sonny Bee

What is Auto Drip Coffee?

Many choose the auto-drip coffee maker over instant or ground coffee. Auto drip coffee makers can easily clean and brew a whole pot of coffee at once.

However, just because it brews fast doesn’t mean it brews good coffee! Here’s where I’m going to save you some money.

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Can You Drink Expired Coffee?

Did you see your packet of coffee beans sitting on the counter for quite some time and wondered if they are expired or not? That’s one question that you must never have thought about until that moment. Well, does coffee have a shelf life? Find out the details here, in this article, about the expiry dates of coffee and whether or not you can still drink it.

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How Should Espresso Taste?

Coffee is the drink that keeps me going, keeping my mind fresh and alert.

There is something about a beautifully brewed espresso that gives you that extra boost to start your day.

But if you stop to think about it – what should an espresso taste like? And what should its color be?

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Top 6 Wide Bottom Travel Coffee Mugs

We take our advice for the finest travel coffee mugs quite seriously. Caffeine is important in the working world, and for many people, a coffee fix has to be obtained on the go. As a result, it’s critical to have a decent travel coffee mug—one that is lightweight, does not leak, and keeps morning coffee warm.

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5 Best Dark Roast Coffees To Try

Dark roasts are often associated with bolder flavors and a more intense, complex taste. However, there are plenty of dark roasts that are mild enough to be enjoyed by even the most sensitive of palates.

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which coffee roast is strongest

There isn’t much of a difference in caffeine concentration between lighter and darker roasts as measured by the cup. Dark roast coffee is roasted considerably longer than light roast coffee, as the name implies. Roasting coffee beans for this long causes them to change color and become greasy, indicating that they have been over-roasted or burnt.

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Moka Pot vs Drip Coffee

Start a Moka pot vs drip coffee fight, and you’ll have ongoing conflict over the winner. Both make hot coffee from hot water and ground coffee, and while the pots look different, coffee is coffee, right? No. Not all coffee is equal, not all coffee pots are equal, and not all coffee tastes the same. So, if you say one wins  – I say the other wins.

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Cheap Moka Pot vs Bialetti

Moka pot vs expensive espresso machine? My money is on the cheaper Moka pot. If it’s cheap Moka pot vs Bialetti, the odds narrow quite a bit. I’ve never been much of a name-brand person, but I know I get a better pair of slacks if they are Ralph Lauren rather than Walmart specials. In this contest, I’m putting my money on the Bialetti.

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Can You Use Instant Coffee In A Moka Pot?

Instant coffee is preferred by those who don’t want to spend time brewing coffee, can’t brew coffee (like a hunter in a deer blind), or prefer its taste. However, a Moka (or Bialetti) pot brews an espresso-like drink with a fresh coffee grind. Can You Use Instant Coffee In A Moka Pot? I doubt anyone intended a Moka to make instant coffee.

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