FAQs and Favorites

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Below is a collection of this forum's most popular topics. To nominate a thread for inclusion in this list, please post a reply to this message. Remember to check the Resources page for other references.

FAQs:

• Really stupid newbie question...what makes it espresso? (definition)
• Cupping 101
• Refrigerator or Freezer for Coffee Storage?
• General rule to allowing coffees to rest?
• Good espressos I've had away from home
• Why coffee needs to "rest" before making espresso

Favorites:

• Do you handicap your single-origin espresso evaluations?
• I once had a farm in Nicaragua
• Good coffees I've had recently
• What is your favorite decaf espresso blend?
• Ratio of Robusta to Arabica in Espresso Blends?
• Single origin training wheels
• Espresso Tasting Notes
• What is the standard for reporting brew temperatures?
• What is the latest on the storage of greens?

Polls:

• Have you purchased "ultra premium" priced coffees for espresso?
• How many double espressos do you get per pound of roasted beans?
• How often do you change espresso blends?
• Who is your favorite online roaster?