This doesn't look like $265 of laboratory glassware, but that could be because I don't know the first thing about buying laboratory glassware beyond buying some $5 borosilicate flasks once for making yeast starters, and ignorance breeds confidence. How would one go about effectively replicating this device with off-the-shelf components from an online lab supplier? Extra lives for links!
posted by obiwanwasabi
on Jul 6, 2011 -
24 answers
I like drinking out of teeny tiny cups. If drinking a beverage involves repeatedly pouring it out of a large container into a cup that holds like 5 sips, I'm into it. Please tell me every conceivable example of this.
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Jul 6, 2011 -
37 answers
I am looking for a specific type of coffee maker and hoping you have one that you love! I do not want a French press or other, similar, maker; nor do I want the style that uses those little cups (Krups). I do want a smaller drip machine that I can limit to 2 cups (4 cups max is fine), that works efficiently, and doesn't cost a ton of money. Something that also grinds beans would be fine but I understand that might make the cost a lot higher.
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posted by miss tea
on Jun 23, 2011 -
17 answers
How can I heat up milk for my coffee at work and without a microwave or stovetop? Is there some kind of stand-alone gadget that will heat (not just froth) milk, while being office-appropriate?
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posted by pourtant
on May 19, 2011 -
31 answers
Why won't my moka pot (italian stovetop coffee maker) make me a decent cup of coffee? half of the water seems to be unable to come up from the bottom part to turn itself into delicious, morning-saving coffee.
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posted by andreapandrea
on Apr 10, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm about to spend a few weeks in Ottawa and I'm looking for a coffee shop to spend some time. Can anyone suggest a few for me?
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posted by Old Man Wilson
on Apr 5, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm looking to find some iPhone apps related to coffee and coffee culture. What are some of your favourites?
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posted by remixnine
on Mar 30, 2011 -
4 answers
Help me find a specific Caribbean souvenir mug that I saw while visiting St. Lucia in January.
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posted by victoriab
on Mar 4, 2011 -
2 answers
I'd love to hear anything you know about vacuum coffee brewers. I
watched this video, and it just looks sweet and fun to make. I've looked a bit online, but I live in Portland, Oregon in case anyone has bought one here in town.
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posted by Corduroy
on Feb 28, 2011 -
14 answers
I have a
20-oz Starbucks Tervis tumbler. I want to replace the lid/straw with a "travel lid" since I'm trying to go straw-free. I see
travel lids for the 24 oz. Tervis tumblers and I wonder if the 24 oz. lid would fit. Anyone got the 24 oz tumbler? What's the lid diameter/circumference (my cup diameter is ~9.5 cm)? Anyone else find another lid for the special-snowflake Starbucks 20 oz. tumbler?
posted by answergrape
on Feb 22, 2011 -
5 answers
Coffee grounds in my french press—disposing of them. Am I missing something?
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posted by dame
on Feb 22, 2011 -
33 answers
Those high-rises in center city, Philadelphia: Are there coffeeshops in any of them? I want to spend less than $5 on a drink and then do some programming for a couple hours with an incredible view. In lieu of that, other ideas?
posted by zeek321
on Feb 22, 2011 -
1 answer
Could someone please help me name the font that is on
this label from some non-dairy creamer at work?
posted by c0nsumer
on Feb 9, 2011 -
2 answers
My stovetop espresso maker has a small leak. I don't think returning it will help me. Are there any recipes for food-safe 'stop leak' compounds?
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posted by anthill
on Feb 8, 2011 -
10 answers
What are your favorite Fairway coffee beans? We shop at Fairway regularly, like their coffee but haven't settled into a handful of favorite choices. Opinions?
posted by moedym
on Feb 6, 2011 -
4 answers
There's been a few great threads on travel mugs, but what I need is the perfect large desk mug.
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posted by TayBridge
on Feb 2, 2011 -
10 answers
How are these so called 'baristas' ruining my coffee, and how do I make them stop? Sometimes I get a flavourful coffee, full of body, other times the same drink will be tasteless and worse than a cheap instant yet I can see they have put the same amount of shots in. I'm talking about the same shop in some cases, it must be a training issue but what do they need to learn? For info I drink mainly Americanos but have experienced similar with lattes. More inside.
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posted by razzman
on Jan 21, 2011 -
25 answers
How does this coffeemaker work? It came from a grandparent, and now my mom's offloaded it onto me because she couldn't figure it out.
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posted by boghead
on Jan 17, 2011 -
7 answers
Need precise recipes for various Viennese coffee variations. Too many websites either list competing information, or seem to have carelessly copied other sites' lists without any sort of editorial fact-checking.
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posted by umlaut
on Jan 9, 2011 -
6 answers
What tips, tricks, brewing methods and recipes do you have for making cold-brewed coffee (aka Toddy)?
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posted by jameslavelle3
on Jan 6, 2011 -
7 answers
I've had the mini Keurig for about a year and I've tried various k-cup coffee brands and flavors. I haven't found a brand or flavor that is strong enough for me. It seems like after I add a bit of cream to my coffee, I can't taste the coffee or the flavor. I love the keurig machine, its quick and I'm the only one in family that drinks coffee. Any k-cup brands suggestions?
posted by sandra194
on Dec 20, 2010 -
12 answers
My mother loves McDonald's large coffee cups and I would like to get ten or so for her for Christmas. What's my chances of going into a McDonald's and talking to a manager to see if they'll sell me the cups without the coffee inside (ideally for less then the full price)?
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posted by royalsong
on Dec 14, 2010 -
29 answers
Does coffee contain any other psychoactive constituents than caffeine?
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posted by rwhe
on Dec 9, 2010 -
8 answers
I have a leak in my coffee pot's water tank, and upon examination, I cant see where the leak is coming from (meaning that the whole bottom generally gets too wet to detect the crack). I was thinking I would run a thin bead of some kind of material around the bottom of the tank to attempt to seal it back up. My question is: what kind of material would you recommend that would not pose any toxin problem in case the tank water comes into contact with it? It would also have to be generally heat tolerant as the coffee pot heats up under there.
posted by howa2396
on Dec 1, 2010 -
5 answers
I love coffee, but it's getting hard for me to find coffee I like which doesn't break the bank or make me ill. Dark roasts smell like burnt sweat socks to me, and lighter roasts are too acidic/sour. I used to be okay with medium-to-light roasts that were "breakfast blends" or which were nutty/chocolatey/spicy rather than fruity/winey (according to the vendor's descriptions) but lately that system has let me down and all coffee seems too acidic/sour.
Why have I "gone off" coffee, and what other coffee (bean/roast/brewing method) should I try?
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posted by sarahkeebs
on Nov 10, 2010 -
30 answers
Where can one buy a French press for making coffee in Kathmandu, Nepal?
posted by liketitanic
on Nov 7, 2010 -
2 answers
Looking for a news article I read about Isreal and Egypt meeting at the State Department, and not saying anything until they agreed on how bad American coffee is. But now I can't find it!
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posted by BusyBusyBusy
on Oct 31, 2010 -
1 answer
I'm trying to purchase a coffee mug and/or travel mug from Sweden's Wayne's Coffee as a present, but living in Canada I'm running into some major roadblocks. Any advice on how to get one to my neck of the woods?
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posted by evadery
on Oct 26, 2010 -
7 answers
Please help me replicate my daily Starbucks beverage at home: venti cup filled with ice with 10 shots.
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posted by davidmsc
on Oct 20, 2010 -
26 answers
I hate fast instant coffee. I will be traveling by car from Toronto to Montreal. There are lots of stops where one can get Tim Hortons or McDonald's instant coffee. Unfortunately/fortunately I don't like their coffee. I can make good coffee at home.
What type of thermos can keep it fresh and warm for a good portion of my trip?
posted by alshain
on Oct 18, 2010 -
23 answers
I want a new coffee/tea container. It should be microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe with a sealable cap and a close loop handle. Is that too much too ask for?
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posted by TheOtherSide
on Oct 5, 2010 -
14 answers
