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• How to Measure Coffee Grounds

  Instructions Step 1: Become familiar with your machine to measure coffee grounds. The general rule of thumb is to never boil coffee; the water should pass over the coffee grounds only once. Some machines, like percolators, do the exact opposite of this and many people enjoy the flavor they produce. Other machines are auto-drip, French press and espresso makers to name a few, and each... more.

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  Coffee Macchiato Recipe

  If you love gourmet coffee, you'll love this recipe for coffee macchiato from an expert in this free coffee drink recipe video. more.

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  How to Make Coffee With a French Press

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: French press Coffee grinder Coffee Boiling water Step 1: Boil the water. Water should be boiled prior to grinding the coffee because it needs a bit of time to cool so it does not scorch the coffee. The quantity of water depends on the size of the press. Step 2: Grind the coffee. Use a coarse grind so the coffee grinds do not clog the... more.

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  How to Make a Mexican Coffee

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Whipped Cream Coffee Mugs Spoons ¼ oz. vanilla ½ tbsp. cinnamon sugars 2 tbsp. coffee liqueur 6 oz. hot coffees Step 1: Combine coffee liqueur, cinnamon sugar, vanilla extract and hot black coffee in a coffee mug. Step 2: Stir until sugar dissolves. Step 3: Top with whipped cream. Tips & Warnings... more.

• How to Make Homemade Coffee Liquor

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: 2 cups sugar 2 cups water ¼ cup coffee 1 cup liquor Cheese cloth Big jug Step 1: Boil the water and the sugar into a syrup. Step 2: Remove the mixture from the heat and place in the refrigerator. Step 3: Add the coffee and let steep for about half-an-hour. Step 4: Place the syrup in a jug with the liquor, seal and shake... more.

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  How to Clean a Coffee Maker with Vinegar

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Drip coffee maker Water White vinegar Step 1: Dump out any leftover coffee from the carafe and empty the basket of the old filter and coffee grounds. Step 2: Rinse the carafe in cold water then fill with one part white vinegar to two parts water. Step 3: Pour the vinegar and water solution into the coffee maker’s reservoir and... more.

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  About the First Coffee Shop

  Instructions History Step 1: When reviewing historical documents, stories, fables and myths, historians have come up with one common conclusion: The very first record of a shop serving coffee to the public was in 1475. Time Frame Step 1: However, historians still debate this date. Some believe the real date was 1471. There is no real documentation confirming the date or... more.

• How to Separate Coffee Filters

  Instructions Step 1: Put a small amount of tap water on the tip of your pointer finger. Roll the filters with your wet finger and your thumb to separate them. You can also lick your finger instead as long as you are not making coffee for guests. Step 2: Pinch the center of the filters and pull to remove the top filter from the stack of filters. Step 3: Use a plastic coffee scoop... more.

• How to Give Up Drinking Coffee

  Instructions Step 1: Switch to herbal tea. Some teas are not caffeinated and are flavored with berries and herbs. Even if you want to quit coffee, and don't want to throw caffeine out of your life, try a tea that is caffeinated. Because teas have more health benefits, such as anti-oxidants and have less caffeine than coffee, they are better for you. Step 2: Juice it. For a morning... more.

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  Mexican Coffee Recipe - Hot Drinks

  Ingredients 1 Part Tequila 1 Part Kahlua Top Off Coffee Coffee glass more.

• How to Select a Coffee Table Made from Barn Wood

  Instructions Step 1: Barn wood coffee tables are ideal furniture to have in your home. Depending on the size and shape of the room you are placing them, they can be square, rectangle or circular. Step 2: The shape of the coffee table is a personal preference that underscores the importance of choosing the right piece of furniture for your home. If your television is in the same room,... more.

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  About Drive-Through Coffee Shops

  Instructions Geography Step 1: Drive-through coffee shops used to be most commonly seen in large cities and were usually the result of big coffee shops like Starbucks opening them up to expedite service for their customers. However, privately owned coffee shops in smaller towns have jumped on the bandwagon, and now some mom-and-pop places have drive-throughs, as well. Significance... more.

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  How to Coffee Flavored Brownies

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: 1 Box of brownie mix Favorite coffee flavor 8 x 8 baking pan Large mixing bowl Chocolate icing Powdered sugar (optional) Step 1: Get out a large mixing bowl. Prepare the brownie mix as directed on the box. Step 2: Take a few tablespoons of your favorite coffee flavoring and add it to the brownie mix. Stir until it is mixed together... more.

• How to Make an Interactive LED Coffee Table

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Glue gun 2-by-5-foot wood slab Four 18-inch wood table legs Set of LED lights with multiple colors 16 wood screws Drill Sandpaper Washcloth Soapy water Step 1: Visit your local dump and locate pieces of wood for your coffee table. Find a flat slab roughly 2 by 5 feet or other size that will be proportional to your living room. Find four... more.

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  How to Make a Coffee Fire Log

  Hi there, I'm Nili Nathan, how are you? It is the holiday season, and we'll be making fires in our fireplaces. Of course, we want to try to stay as 'green', and environmentally friendly, as we can, even with our fire logs. Look what I have found, this is called a Java log. I found this at the health food store and this is great! It is made out of recycled coffee grounds. Can you... more.

• How to Remove Tea and Coffee Stains From a Tablecloth

  Instructions Preparation Step 1: Test the fabric for colorfastness. Dampen a napkin at the hem and blot with a white paper towel. Colorfast fabrics won't release any color. Step 2: Examine the tablecloth and napkins thoroughly. Treat all the stains before laundering. Step 3: Drape the stained portion of the tablecloth over the sink or a large bowl. Place stained napkins over a... more.

• How to Make Coffee Steam in Flash

  Instructions Step 1: Launch Flash. Import or draw an image of a coffee cup. Place it on the bottom layer and lock the layer so you don't modify the image by accident. Step 2: Add a new layer to draw your steam. Paint random shapes with the paintbrush to build up a cloud of steam. When you finish, position the steam just above the coffee. Select your steam and convert it to a movie... more.

• How to Build a Wooden Coffee Table

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: 1-by-20-by-48-inch unfinished pine panel (4) 18-by-3 1/2-inch prefabricated wooden coffee table legs (2) 1-by-2 1/2-by-44-inch wood trim (2) 1-by-2 1/2-by-16-inch wood trim 1 1/2-inch finish nails Finishing hammer Minwax Honey Pine Oil-based stain Minwax Satin Finish Paintbrush Clean dry cloth Old newspaper How to Build a Wooden Coffee... more.

• How to Make a Suitcase Coffee Table

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Hard suitcase Screwdriver Measuring tape Saw 4 to 6 old suitcases 1/2-inch nuts and bolts Drill with 1/2-inch bit Glass tabletop Single Suitcase Table Step 1: Choose a hard leather or plastic suitcase. Do not use soft or flexible cases. If you don't have a hard suitcase, browse your local thrift or antique stores. Step 2:... more.

• How to Make a Suitcase Coffee Table

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Hard suitcase Screwdriver Measuring tape Saw 4 to 6 old suitcases 1/2-inch nuts and bolts Drill with 1/2-inch bit Glass tabletop Single Suitcase Table Step 1: Choose a hard leather or plastic suitcase. Do not use soft or flexible cases. If you don't have a hard suitcase, browse your local thrift or antique stores. Step 2:... more.