anonymous asked:


We got one of those coffeepot/espresso machine combo from Wal Mart as a gift about 2 years ago. We used the espresso machine side a few times then quit. We also used the coffee pot. However, we had coffee left over in it and didn’t use the coffee pot for a few months because we had another coffee pot that we use. After a few months, there were mold or bacteria colonies growing in the pot of coffee. The coffee pot has been cleaned. However, we also stopped using the espresso machine on it. I recently wanted to use it again but when I looked into the espresso machine water tank, there seem to be white stuff growing. Not sure if it’s bacteria colony because it ’s kind of hard to look inside due to limited light, even when looking in it under a light. Should I just throw the pot away? Is it safe to clean and use?
I am a chemistry major currently taking bacteriology/microbiology but I don’t know the answer . Note: this is not my coffee/espresso machine. It belongs to my family.
Reply to mtlgirl1,
But in bacteriology we learned about spore forming bacteria and that even heat don’t kill it. Some bacteria can be boiled for 6 hours and not be killed. Could there be harmful bacteria in there?

Melvin

Shea asked:


I am not a hard core coffee snob, so it needs to be really simple, and preferably on the lower price side, but I do want it to last a while and not be a piece of crap. Please give me a link to a site that tells me about it, or where I can buy one. Do you yourself have it?
I will give out the 10 BA points.
thanks xoxo
merry christmassssss
PLEASE GIVE LINK

Keegan

UnknownintheWild asked:


And i dont want to lose points asking another question so tell me if its harmful to drink coffee during the summer as well

Tristan

The Mystic One asked:


Do you drink your coffee black, or with cream & sugar, or what?
What else do you add?
Do you drink espresso or cappucino?
How many cups of coffee do you drink every day?
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The perfect pot
*Use COLD water in a CLEAN MACHINE.
*Gently pour coffee in to filter and keep it LOOSE.
*Let coffee sit in carafe a minimum of 3 minutes before drinking.
*The oil slick on top of your coffee is GOOD. It means that you
didn’t kill the wonderful flavors and caffeine this time.

Thanks and have an awesome day!
Oh, yeah…Milk, Cream, or Half & Half? This IS important.

Blaine

Wendy F asked:


I have a good cappuccino/espresso machine with 15 bars of pressure, and when I make an espresso the coffee itself is very hot. But once I steam the milk and add it to make a latte, it is just lukewarm and cools very quickly. What am I doing wrong? Should I be steaming the milk until it’s piping hot? I was told to steam it until the metal pitcher felt warm on the outside.

I suppose I could just nuke it when I’m done, but any other suggestions would be appreicated. Thanks! I can’t pay for Starbucks anymore and need this to work

Jory

john asked:


I would like to make a very nice cuban cafe , I have the espresso machine, I need the CAFE !!!!

Stephan

Maxime Savard-Beaudoin asked:


My expresso machine just broke down! it wont heat! the timer light turns on but never turns off to tell me its warm enough… when i start flowing water through the coffee, its completely cold and not flavourful. I think i might have left it turned on for 15 minutes one morning… would it be the case? help please!!
Is there a way to repair it for less cost than buying a new one? Are there any places for that kind of repair?

Sawyer

Michigander asked:


I have a Benotti Espresso Machine, and I (unfortunately) let it sit for quite a while with water in it. Needless to say, it now has a mold smell to it. I know how to clean and de-odorize the water basket, but how should I go about cleaning the inside? Usually when I clean my regular coffee maker, I just use denture cleaning tablets in the water basket and run it through the brewing cycle a few times with clean water. I plan to do the same with this, but I want to know if anybody can think of a better way? Thanks for the help!

Angel

lady_just_chilling asked:


I live in Maryland and just bought an espresso/cappuccino machine. What are some good espresso brands to use for cappuccino? I really like flavored cappuccino.

Marcus