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    Coffee at work.

    We have a vending machine that cosistently produces a brown liquid and a brewer that makes large batches into a thermal dispenser. I once opened the carafe/dispenser. Aaarghhhh!!!!! I cleaned out all the creamy brown slime and made a 1.5 strengh Folger's batch, but haven't been back since...
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    Gavalia Coffee

    I have several half-pounds of Gevalia that I was going to offer up to anyone that wanted to try it until I checked the date. I've had them over two years. Oops. I remember liking them, but I did not brew my coffee as strong then as I do now. They just sent it faster than I drank it. I like...
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    Illy:espresso good.... beans bad?

    Hi... new member here. Always trying to improve my brew. I've really enjoyed Illy's ground espresso, but I have yet to get their med roast beans to make good espresso or coffee via drip or French press. Anyone else have this problem or have a solution? Bad beans? They often look kinda dry...
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