GingerSnaps
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Sun Aug-29-04 10:00 AM
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Can you use expresso as a substitute for coffee? |
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I have a huge bag of Expresso that a friend of mine gave me as a gift and I don't have an Expresso maker. Can I substitute it for Coffee and use more water to cut the strength down?
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Misunderestimator
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Sun Aug-29-04 10:01 AM
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1. I have done that... I like strong coffee though.... |
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I usually grind my beans on the espresso grind anyway.
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Sun Aug-29-04 10:04 AM
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One thing that gives expresso its strength is the fact that unlike most ground coffee, it is cut extra fine. Since I normally prefer finely ground dark French Roast, I find that a Cafe Bustelo or the like can also deliver a strong dark brew appropriate for my morning fare. If you prefer coffee less strong, then by all means, cut it with more water.
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Sun Aug-29-04 10:06 AM
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3. That's what Starbucks does |
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Unfortunately, to me, their coffee tastes burned.
I'd try to cut the espresso taste by adding regular roast beans and I would recommend an Arabica which will be lower in acid and caffeine (unless the bean is grown in volcanic soil).
Life without coffee is pretty dire.
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