My new discovery turns science on its head

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The discussion centers around an experimental method for synthesizing instant coffee using cold water, challenging the conventional belief that hot water is necessary. The original poster, rachmaninoff, claims that this method could save significant resources and potentially disrupt established practices, suggesting a conspiracy by water-heating corporations to promote hot brewing. The experiment involved mixing instant coffee with cold water, resulting in a beverage that dissolves quickly but reportedly tastes inferior. The analysis raises questions about caffeine concentration and safety, with some participants expressing skepticism about the method's validity and taste. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the findings, including humorous remarks about the potential for this method to challenge scientific principles. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of scientific inquiry, humor, and skepticism regarding unconventional coffee preparation techniques.
rachmaninoff
I'd like to publish this in a peer-reviewed journal, but they'd probably reject it. I think General Discussion is an equally valid medium.

"Synthesis of Instant Coffee using Non Heated Water"
rachmaninoff
PF Institute For Coffee Science*

*not affiliated with the http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/coffee/"

Abstract: I demonstrate the title experimentally.

Introduction: Conventional coffee-brewing methodology states that instant coffee needs hot water to be synthesized (1). We claim that this is in fact incorrect, and further speculate that a conspiracy of water-heating corporations is responsible for this misinformation.(2)

Experimental methods: 1/6 tsp. of Instant Coffee is mixed with 25mL of cold water at 290K, at 102.34(2) kPa, at a background neutron flux of 1 neutron/fortnight.

Fig. 1: me before olfactory sampling
:zzz:

Fig. 2: me after olfactory sampling
:bugeye:

Analysis: The optical properties of the result are similar to those of ordinary coffee; it tastes somewhat worse. The coffee granules dissolve completely in <30 seconds. We hypothesize that the caffeine concentration is similar to that of mainstream coffee; a better-funded lab could verify this with GCMS.

Toxicology: Unknown.

Conclusions: A simpler method to brew instant coffee without heating water is presented. We expect our method will replace conventional methods, saving billions of dollars a day and revitalizing the economy, hence defeating communism and averting nuclear war. We politely request a Nobel prize.

(1) Nescafe et. al, "100% Pure Instant Coffee", side panel, particularly step two

(2) Conversations with Gen. J. Ripper.
 
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Sounds like more crackpottery at work.
 
I stand by my experimental data.

(seriously it worked... I was making regular coffee and was bored, so I tried this. I don't recommend reproducing it though, because it tastes slightly toxic.)
 
I think this study is dangerous and should be suppressed. It's only a hop, skip and a jump, and you could use it to disprove Special Relativity.
 
at a background neutron flux of 1 neutron/fortnight.
:biggrin: And you have a license to handle neutrons?

Next time add a stray muon to the mix.

Actually, one could go to the top of a very high mountain and increase the neutron flux, as well as some other particles.

The experiment is however better than the attempt to cook an egg with two cell phones. :biggrin:
 
I'm afraid it's been published before. I have a cookbook that provides similar instructions for dissolving instant coffee in cold water prior to adding it to the recipe. :biggrin: Sorry, you've been scooped. :frown:
 
rachmaninoff said:
Fig. 1: me before olfactory sampling
:zzz:

Fig. 2: me after olfactory sampling
:bugeye:
With this kind of proof, I'm convinced. :biggrin:
 
I'm just amazed to learn that science has a head.
 
Science is always ahead.
 
  • #10
I retract the statements were I implied this stuff was toxic. It's not. I tried it again tonight, it's quite edible. I recommend you try this method for yourself and see - it really does save time!
 
  • #11
Time shmime. Some things are meant to be done slowly and lovingly, to be sipped,savoured and enjoyed. At least that's what the ladies say.
'Tis blasphemy to call this coffee. Fie on thee, oh fie! Hie ye to the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and partake of the holy bean. Reject thee the counterfeit of "natural, enhanced flavour packets" of dung.
Receive the Irish Blessing and rejoice!
 
  • #12
I like to occassionally brew a one-mouthful batch of luke-warm stuff by chewing a coffee bean. It's quick, efficient, and there's no cup to wash.
 
  • #13
rachmaninoff2 said:
I retract the statements were I implied this stuff was toxic. It's not. I tried it again tonight, it's quite edible. I recommend you try this method for yourself and see - it really does save time!
If this is true, then explain to us what happened to the original PF member rachmaninoff who started this thread.
 
  • #14
This has been done before. Perform this experiment with instant water and maybe you'll have something.
 

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