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Family Ties Forever! · 09-18-2009, 01:54 AM

Why would anyone want to put egg shells in coffee? That just sounds weird. I was watching an episode of Bob Newhart. It was a Thanksgiving episode. One of the characters remarked "A home without a bun sheet is like coffee without egg shells." That didn't make sense. Do people actually put egg shells in coffee? I've never heard of anyone doing that.

catlover79 · 09-18-2009, 02:00 AM

I never understood that myself.

Theda Bara · 09-18-2009, 02:12 AM

I hope this information helps:

calcium compounds in the eggs shells help neutralize the acidity in the coffee, resulting in a milder and less acidic brew.

MickeyMac · 09-18-2009, 11:22 AM

I'll just take my coffee with cream please.

catlover79 · 09-19-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I'll just take my coffee with cream please.

So would I, if I drank coffee.

Marvo301 · 09-19-2009, 12:43 AM

I'm pretty sure my Mom used to put eggshells in the coffee back in the day but I never knew why until I read Tara's post!

80sTrivia · 09-19-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I'll just take my coffee with cream please.

Me, too!

09-18-2009, 01:54 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Why Would Anyone Want To Put Egg Shells In Coffee? Why would anyone want to put egg shells in coffee? That just sounds weird. I was watching an episode of Bob Newhart. It was a Thanksgiving episode. One of the characters remarked "A home without a bun sheet is like coffee without egg shells." That didn't make sense. Do people actually put egg shells in coffee? I've never heard of anyone doing that.

09-18-2009, 02:00 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I never understood that myself.
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09-19-2009, 12:43 AM	#6
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I'm pretty sure my Mom used to put eggshells in the coffee back in the day but I never knew why until I read Tara's post!
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09-18-2009, 02:12 AM	#3
Theda Bara Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 7,154	I hope this information helps: calcium compounds in the eggs shells help neutralize the acidity in the coffee, resulting in a milder and less acidic brew.

09-18-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	I'll just take my coffee with cream please.