How to Avoid Making Bitter Coffee

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How to Avoid Making Bitter Coffee

By Tim Thompson on Monday, September 28th, 2026 | No Comments

Everybody likes a good cup of coffee in morning or later in the day. Many of us like to brew our own coffee. When the result of our efforts is a good tasting cup of java that is all the better. But what happens when your home brewed coffee does not taste right, when it […]

Why Does My Coffee Taste Sour?

By Tim Thompson on Monday, September 21st, 2026 | No Comments

Coffee is the third most consumed drink on earth after water and tea. In the USA coffee ranks behind water and ahead of tea. Although there are folks who only drink coffee for its stimulant effects coffee flavor is important to most coffee drinkers. Thus it is a problem when your coffee does not taste […]

When Is Coffee Too Hot?

By Tim Thompson on Monday, September 7th, 2026 | No Comments

Years ago we reported how a McDonald’s customer sustained severe burns from scalding coffee from the takeout window at her local outlet. Because it turned out that this was a recurring issue with McDonalds the customer won a multimillion dollar lawsuit. Although boiling hot coffee can be dangerous and is not a good idea there […]

How Many Ways Are There to Brew Coffee?

By Tim Thompson on Monday, December 8th, 2025 | No Comments

When you brew your morning cup of coffee you probably use the same brewing method every time. Actually, there are many, many ways to brew coffee so it might be rewarding to explore the many possibilities to see if you can find an easier way to make coffee, one that results in a better cup […]

What Are Coffee Notes?

By Tim Thompson on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 | No Comments

Very commonly when you Google a given type of coffee you are rewarded with a description of its aroma, flavor and notes. Most folks understand what aroma and flavor are but what are coffee notes? Coffee Notes When you taste your morning cup of coffee you will first notice the major flavors such as sweetness, […]

At What Temperature Should I Brew My Coffee?

By Tim Thompson on Monday, October 27th, 2025 | No Comments

Welcome to the world of chemistry as it applies to your next cup of coffee. Actually, all food and beverage preparation relies on chemistry to a degree in order to optimize taste and aroma. In the case of coffee, the ideal brewing temperature is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit, not boiling temperature of 212 […]

What Happens When You Reheat Coffee?

By Tim Thompson on Monday, October 6th, 2025 | No Comments

You have brewed a nice pot of coffee and have enjoyed one cup. Then the pot sits there and the coffee cools off while you are busy with your work or chores at home. When you want more coffee do you throw out the old pot and brew up a new pot or do you […]

Many Ways to Make Coffee

By Tim Thompson on Monday, June 13th, 2022 | No Comments

For coffee lovers there are many ways to make coffee. Espresso is the basis for all coffee house coffees. Coffee made at home is brewed with a percolator or a k-cup. If you are of an age and grew up on a farm you may remember egg coffee in which coffee grounds are boiled in a large pot and two cracked-open whole eggs are added.

Make Good Coffee at Home

By Tim Thompson on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 | No Comments

You love the coffee at your local coffee house but would like to make good coffee at home as well. Start by considering why coffee house coffee is good. They start with high quality green Arabica coffee beans. They roast enough for the day. They grind the coffee just before brewing. And, they keep their […]

Keurig Coffee Maker Recall

By Tim Thompson on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 | No Comments

USA Today just announced Keurig recalls for more than 6.6 million coffee makers in the USA. The model is K10 and the ID number starts with 31. The issue is burns. Keurig Green Mountain is recalling about 6.6 million MINI Plus Brewing Systems in the U.S. and 564,000 in Canada following burn reports, according to […]

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