While experts agree that the swiss water process and liquid carbon dioxide don’t introduce any health risks , methylene chloride is controversial in some coffee circles. When inhaled in small doses it can cause coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Does Swiss Water Process use chemicals? The Swiss Water Process is water-based and doesn’t use … Read more
We recommend using vinegar or citric acid Citric acid may be found at health food stores, but lemon juice that is strained of pulp (think of the yellow plastic lemon-shaped container) will work as well. White vinegar works too but consider the smell and extra rinse cycles before you go this route. What can I … Read more
For some coffee makers, like our top pick (the oxo brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker), the advice is to run a brew cycle with descaling solution. Our test-kitchen staff uses a DIY method: Fill the water chamber with one part water, one part white vinegar. Place a clean filter in the basket How do you … Read more
The standard measurement for coffee is 6 ounces of fresh water to 2 tablespoons of ground coffee Other coffee lovers have a standard quote : 3 tablespoons for 12 fl oz. This is very easy to measure and will not use up the grounds quickly. When measuring without using a scale, two kinds of tablespoons … Read more
Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of plain white vinegar and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cold water into reservoir. Press the or button once. After 30 seconds, turn unit OFF (O) using the or button and allow vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, plug in unit and allow it to finish the brew cycle. How … Read more
For this recipe we’re rocking a pretty standard ratio of 12g coffee to 200g of water (60g/litre). How much water do you use for 12 scoops of coffee? How much coffee for 12 cups? To brew a 12-cup pot of coffee at average strength, use 108 grams of coffee and 60 ounces (7 1/2 measuring … Read more
Historical Side Note: Ernesto Valente invented the e61 group (shown attached to an Isomac domestic machine in banner image) and it is known as such because it first appeared on the faema e61 espresso machine. Incidentally, the name E61 signifies the total solar eclipse that occurred in 1961, the year of its invention What is … Read more
The Bunn Advantage claims that bunn coffee makers brew coffee that is robust in flavor without the common bitterness encountered with some coffee machines bunn coffee makers do this by using a patented system that keeps the temperature at the ideal brewing temperature of 2000 Fahrenheit. Is Bunn worth the money? We think the bunn … Read more
So, the answer to the question of whether you can open a K-Cup and use it in a regular coffee maker is a resounding yes. However, you do need to note that the K-Cup can’t be used in the standard coffee maker itself, just the grounds Can you use pods in regular coffee maker? Pods … Read more
press start BREW on the dial and turn the Multi-Serve dial to adjust the minute Press START BREW on the dial to lock in your time. Once the desired time has been set, select the size of the vessel that you would like to brew using the MultiServe dial. How do I set the time … Read more