Statistics show that a coffee maker can last between 6 to 10 years. The lifetime of a coffee maker typically depends on the make and model as well as an array of different factors (upkeep, environment, use, etc.) Standard drip filter coffee makers have the shortest lifespan at six (6) years, whereas the fully automatic …
You have a regular coffee maker. But then you’re also desperately craving for an espresso shot. Maybe it already crossed your mind—can you make espresso with your regular coffee maker? With some reservations, we say YES you can. In this article, we discuss how you can enjoy that shot of espresso even if you only …
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You love coffee and you love milk and you love combining the two. You also have a coffee maker at home. Now, you may be thinking, can you use milk instead of water when brewing coffee? The outright answer is NO. In this article, we’ll discuss why that’s the case and the alternatives that are …
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Did you know that e-waste, which includes gadgets and yes, our trusty old coffee maker, comprise about 2% of the trash in our landfill but contributes about 70% of the toxic waste? When your coffee maker breaks down on you, or when you decide, after careful research, to buy a new coffee maker, you can’t …
The French are known for their love of coffee. If you visit Paris, you’ll find coffee shops sprawling around the city. I was in Paris in mid-2018 and I found cafés in every nook and cranny of the city. There is neither a street nor a block that has no coffee shop in it. This …
Did Voltaire really drink 40 to 50 cups of coffee a day? Read More »
Admit it. You’re a curious cat. That’s the reason why you searched answers for this question. Don’t worry, we’ll answer whether a coffee maker does boil water. Intuitively, we think “YES” duh. Of course, a coffee maker has to boil the water right? Well, think again. If you’re using a regular drip coffee maker, the …
If you’re lazy like me, you’d also deign cleaning anything, including your coffee maker. I know. Ugh cleaning right? Oh how easy life would be is you can just brew and drink coffee, without any consequences. But as much as I want to indulge you in this mutual laziness fest, you should probably think twice. …
In my first job after college, we had a coffee maker in our office. It’s what galvanizes us for the day ahead. Without a cup or two of coffee, our productivity is down the drain. We simply cannot work without our daily dose of caffeine. The office coffee maker is also the “first time” I …
Have you ever wondered who “discovered” coffee? Every morning as I drink my cuppa joe, I always ask who was that first person who randomly picked coffee beans, roasted them, and added water to bring us the most wonderful drink? The truth is, we really don’t know for certain who this brilliant (and maybe bored?) …
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