Carmine imparts a red color to cosmetics and personal care products. Scientific Facts: Carmine is the aluminum lake of the coloring agent, cochineal, a natural pigment derived from the dried female insect Coccus cacti (cochineal). In addition to its use in cosmetics and personal care products.Carmine is used as a food coloring and may often be found in juice, yogurt and candy.Safety Information:armine is the aluminum lake of the coloring agent, cochineal, a natural pigment derived from the dried female insect Coccus cacti (cochineal). In addition to its use in cosmetics and personal care products. Carmine is used as a food coloring and may often be found in juice, yogurt and candy. Safety Information:
1 Leave in place to allow the coffee to steep. 2  Steeping time will vary depending on how much coffee youâre brewing, but in general, 4 to 5 minutes for a coarser grind, and 2Â½ to 3 minutes for a slightly finer grind is optimal. 3  The finer the grind, the faster the extraction time.
Brewing Time. The amount of time that the water is in contact with the coffee grounds is another important flavor factor. In a drip system, the contact time should be approximately 5 minutes. If you are making your coffee using a plunger pot, the contact time should be 2-4 minutes.Espresso has an especially brief brew time â the coffee is in contact with the water for only 20-30 seconds.repared coffee begins to lose its optimal taste moments after brewing, so only make as much coffee as youâll drink. Should you need to wait a few minutes before serving, the temperature should be maintained at 180 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.