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| Subject | Date Asked |
| WAKE UP | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: does coffee help us stay awake? Thanks A: Yes it does. The caffeine in it keeps the mind more alert. It works for most people, some people ... | |
| cappuccino | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I want to make my own homemade cappuccino. I have a few questions: What are the ingredients of ... A: Here are my answers: What are the ingredients of cappuccino? 1/3 coffee, 1/3 steamed milk, 1/3 ... | |
| making coffee | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I've never made coffee at home before. I want to know what are the basic utensils/appliances one ... A: It depends on what coffee you are going to brew: 1. Instant coffee, you only need hot water 2. ... | |
| Malaysian Coffee | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: i would like to order some malaysian coffee beans to be delivered to australia where can I buy some? A: By Malaysian coffee beans, you meant "kopi" the beans that are roasted here right? Generally, most ... | |
| Need buyers for Indian Coffee | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to start small scale export of arabica and robusta coffee. How can find genuine buyers ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering this question. My though about this is, to grow the specialty of ... | |
| Question on coffee | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: i was trying to find statistic for coffee drinkers in singapore and their age group. Any idea where ... A: I know MOM has stats on F&B and HORECA stats, but not coffee drinkers. Europe Monitor would have ... | |
| coffee culture among consumers at Singapore | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: May i know that what is your opinion (as a consumer behavioural perspective) regards to the coffee ... A: My perspective is Singaporean is generally easy on their coffee selection.Being exposed to many ... | |
| Milk frother for coffee | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have the kind of milk/cream frother that is a tall glass with a metal plunger, which I like to use ... A: J, I was wondering if you are using the same brand of full cream milk. The difference in the ... | |
| coffee | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I would like to import arabica coffee from Africa; could you direct me where iI can learn the ins ... A: To import coffee from Africa, the best place to start is to look at their trade directory. Usually, ... | |
| Prices of coffee | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing an accounting project on coffee, and we're trying to figure out the prices for our ... A: I am not based in US but Asia, so would give you an example for the situation here (which I believe ... | |
| Espresso maker | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: In attempts to save some money from going to the coffee shop and getting my iced coffees, I ... A: Personally, I would propose going for a new coffee maker. 2 years is a good time to upgrade a coffee ... | |
| coffee grounds | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Many years ago (about 35) when I was serving in Germany as a soldier in my department we had an on ... A: Other than filter paper, another way to achieve the brewing that you have mentioned is to use ... | |
| coffee from colombia | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I am conducting a research on coffee beans from Colombia . Is all coffee exported from Colombia ... A: Sorry for the late reply. Yes, the colombian feberdation of coffee growers consists of almost (if ... | |
| Renting an Espresso Cart for Business | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to try renting an espresso cart before purchasing it to start up an Espresso Cart Business. ... A: There are a few models that are available in the market. However, it varies from states to states, I ... | |
| about Singapore coffee market | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I am researching on coffee market in Singapore but unable to find any statistics on consumption of ... A: There are two types of coffee consumption, home and out of home. If you are talking about home ... | |
| Home espresso machines | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I would like to purchase a home espresso machine. What do you consider the "best buy", meaning ... A: "Best buy" can be seen from this 4 category -price, brand power, ease of use and footprint. It is ... | |
| best coffee maker | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I bought a Cuisinart Dcc 1200 and I had to return it because the coffee was not hot when brew. I do ... A: For drip coffee maker and even espresso maker, there are many variables that you have to control in ... | |
| coffee | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Is there any benefit to the morning coffee? thank you A: Coffee is known to contain a healthy amount of oxidants that are good for health when consumed in ... | |
| Single cup coffee maker | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I love coffee. I am looking at single cup coffee maker and is totally impressed with Keurig's ... A: Totally agreed with you that Keurig machines are great. Easy to use, brews quality coffee with ... | |
| salt in coffee | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother used to add a pinch of salt to coffee grounds before brewing. What do you think? A: Some folks do drink their coffee with salt so I do not know if you grandmother got this practice ... | |
| which coffee machine? | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help. My friend mentioned she loves proper coffee and would love a coffee maker for her ... A: If your friend is still all of us coffee drinkers that loves a good cup of coffee and that is all, ... | |
| Starting an Espresso Cart Bus. in 2009 | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Do you think it is an appropriate time to start a small Espresso Cart business in SAN DIEGO, CA ... A: My thought is anytime is a good time to start a business so long as you have the passion and a good ... | |
| How to choose good place to open a coffee bar | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm from Eastern Europe.I'm planning to open a coffee bar in my town.But there is no many coffee ... A: There are many factors to consider in opening a coffee bar but the most important one is the ... | |
| coffee filter | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I just realized I have run out of coffee filters and REALLY need a cup of coffee!! Any suggestions? ... A: For a good cup of coffee and in situation where you run out of coffee and has some really great ... | |
| birthday | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey I need to get a gift for a friend for their birthday. I know exactly what to get them but I ... A: There are a variety of cookies that would go well with Coffee. I do not know if this would helps ... | |
| Best home coffee maker | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: This might be sort of an open question, but it is really possible to find my best home coffee maker? A: You have said correctly when you say that it is an open question. It would be difficult for me to ... | |
| aerating milk for coffee | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: man. i'm loving life the cuisinart dcc-1200 for my coffee maker and that is a really good coffee ... A: Sorry for the late reply. As a rule of thumb, you would need 8 oz of water for every table spoon of ... | |
| coffee makers | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: i'm contemplating a cuisinart dcc-1200 cos i keep hearing how amazing the coffee is. how good IS the ... A: Cuisinart DCC 1200 or brew central is a good coffee maker, but whether that is the best coffee ... | |
| milk frothing | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: how was milk frothed before the invention of steamers/frothers? A: The fact is, cappuccino is a very old drink with some myth saying that it was invented by 17th ... | |
| bialetti coffe maker | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how best to clean my stovetop espresso maker in order to remove any oils and odor? ... A: In theory, if you are cleaning your bialetti after every use, there should be any residual oil and ... | |
| Coffee | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: why is Kona coffee always listed at 10%? A: This is because it is very expensive to get 100% Kona coffee!:) What you are reading is actually a ... | |
| Espresso Strainers | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: How can I clean a clogged espresso strainer? I have tried boiling water, boiling vinegar, heating ... A: I believe the correct usage of the ingredients is important. For vinegar, add 3 oz. of vinegar to 20 ... | |
| Domestic coffee machines | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I am n the verge of buying an e61 rocket for home, i am a coffee fanatic & have been told its the ... A: Personally, I have never seen a E61 rocket at work, but understand that it is usually being used in ... | |
| Single-serve coffee maker recommendation | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: My Flavia machine is on its last legs, and rather than simply replace it, I'd love your opinion on ... A: Sorry to hear the situation about your Flavia machine, but at the same time, I am excited for you at ... | |
| NEED IT SO MUCH 2 | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why whenever I have a cup of coffee every day I'm ... A: As mentioned earlier, caffeine has chemicals that stimulate the brain to keep you alert. ... | |
| NEED IT SO MUCH | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why whenever I have a cup of coffee every day I'm ... A: There have been much speculation and discussion on the effects of caffeine and how it can alter a ... | |
| Want to import colombian coffee | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I know the big competicion I'am new in this bussiness Were to start?Distributers,Brokers small ... A: My advice is given on an Asian context (South East Asia), so you would have to see how applicable it ... | |
| Coffe Maker with grinder | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I was recently on a dive trip in Thailand. On the boat was a coffee maker that made one cup at a ... A: On the first look, I thought what you are looking for might be a 12 volt coffee maker (since you ... | |
| coffee | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Which type of cup will keep a hot drink warm longer: paper,plastic,styrofoam, or glass A: Based on my experience, this is the order: Styrofoam can keep coffee warm the longest as they are ... | |
| carafe coffee makers | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: It was time to buy a new coffee maker, so I decided to go with a carafe-style, since I was so tired ... A: 1. First on your Mr Coffee Thermal coffee maker. As mentioned, all coffee makers have different ... | |
| carafe coffee makers | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: It was time to buy a new coffee maker, so I decided to go with a carafe-style, since I was so tired ... A: It is interesting that you would say that single serve coffee makers are not for you (the pods) ... | |
| Coffee pods and single serve | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Are coffee pods the only single serve solution? A: Coffee pods are not the only single serve solution, but they are the largest category. Other than ... | |
| Starting an espresso kiosk? | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: if I am planning to start a cafe or espresso kiosk, what are the things to consider? A: There are indeed a few pointers which I would be sharing. However, prior to that, the very important ... | |
| The best burr coffee grinder | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for a burr grinder and would like to know which is the best burr coffee grinder? A: Usually, I try to avoid using the "best" term on any coffee machines as each comes with its specific ... | |
| Make coffee without coffee makers | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if I can make coffee without coffee maker and those espresso machines. It is ... A: Sure, in fact that is the way coffee is drunk in my home country-Singapore. In Singapore coffee ... | |
Coffee
Answers by Expert:
Ebenezer Heng
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Would answer all questions regarding coffee makers. How to choose gourmet and best coffee makers. Also welcome are questions on single serve coffee makers, espresso machines, roasters, grinders and even vending machines. Anyone interested in starting espresso kiosks or coffee shops can post me a question too.
Experience
Working for one of the largest Roaster in the world and managing multiple key accounts, i.e. Airline buying houses has given me opportunities to study and review numerous coffee machines, coffee business. And I believe this would be invaluable in answering some of the questions here.
Organizations
Currently, am operating a content site On Coffee Makers
Publications
http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/370910?articleid=370910
http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-A-Free-Commercial-Coffee-Maker-With-3-Surefire-Techniques&id=859560
Education/Credentials
Master In Business Administration (University of Adelaide)
Bachelor of Business Studies (Monash University)
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