Coffee N’ Beans

Chasing the Geisha: Boquete 2008

Ed Kaufmann travels from Brooklyn to Panama to visit the Hacienda Esmeralda plantation and the farms of Boquete, in the state of Chiriqui at the foot of Volcan Baru.
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Carlos Martin

The story of a farm manager and the wonderful coffee he helped to produce for Finca Vista Hermosa, and the legacy he leaves behind. His life, and that of his son were tragically cut short by roadside bandits.
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La Pavoni Europiccola, Daniel Spiegel

Bottom Line: Roger Moore vs. Sean Connery
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Ice Cream and Creme Brulee
There is nothing more relaxing than slowly swinging on a hammock, feeling the light summer breeze, and enjoying some homemade ice cream. Sure, we could be sipping an ice cold caramel macchiato, but coffee ice cream that s heavenly!

Everything You Wanted to Know About Coffee From Hawaii
An overview of The Hawaii Coffee Book - A gourmet's Guide from Kona to Kaua'i by Shawn Steiman.

Can Hot Tea Really Cool You Down?
I’m sure everyone has heard this bit of wisdom during a heat wave. Hot drinks will make you sweat more, which will evaporate and cool you off. Sounds good, I…

NYC Cafe Scene Report: March 2008

Liz Clayton reports from the frontlines of the growing NYC coffee scene.
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The CoffeeGeek FAQ

The official FAQ for this website, covering why it exists, what its mission is, and what we hope it becomes.
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SCAA 2008 Minneapolis Preview

A preview of what to expect from our coverage of this year’s Specialty Coffee Association of America 2008 Trade Show and Conference, live from Minneapolis.
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Gadgets for the Dorm Room
Don’t settle for cafeteria coffee while living at school. Depending on the rules of your dorm, you should be able to have some basic gadgets in your room that will…

Woman treated after bat corpse coffee (UPI)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 (UPI) — The Iowa Department of Public health said a woman found a dead bat in her coffee filter after she had been drinking the beverage.

Braun AromaDeluxe Coffee Maker - All, Lindsay Grega

Bottom Line: Easy to use, makes very very weak coffee.
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After her morning coffee, woman finds bat in filter (Detroit Free Press)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — It wasn’t just the caffeine that gave an Iowa woman an extra jolt after she had her morning coffee. It was also the bat she found in the filter.

La Spaziale S1, Dave B

Bottom Line: GOD  shots, one after the other, without fail.  Continuous steam and water on tap, 24×7.  Get one.
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The CoffeeGeek FAQ

The official FAQ for this website, covering why it exists, what its mission is, and what we hope it becomes.
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Woman wakes up, should have smelled the coffee (AP via Yahoo! News)
It wasn’t just the caffeine that gave an Iowa woman an extra jolt after she had her morning coffee. It was also the bat she found in the filter.

Coffee perks up rushing (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
Alabama tailback Glen Coffee came into the season wanting to prove he can be a big-play runner. First, he needed to convince himself.

Coffee, candy made with tainted milk recalled (KING5 Seattle)
The FDA is recalling candy and coffee sold made with Chinese milk products that may be tainted with melamine, a toxic chemical used in the making of plastics.

Lemonade Recipes
Enjoy the summer heat with a tall, cool glass of lemonade. There are so many varieties to try, they’ll keep you refreshed all summer. ? Ginger Lemonade ? Pink Lemonade ? Classic Lemonade ?…

Recall: Instant Coffee Tainted (WXYZ-TV Detroit)
U.S. Regulators are warning the public not to consume seven kinds of Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products that were made in China.

What’s Wrong with the WBC

A former Executive Director of the World Barista Champiionship speaks out about problems with the WBC and how it is organized and run and offers some discussion on possible solutions.
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March Coffeeings and Starbucks Watch!

Mark takes a look at the latest rumours flying around about Starbucks "next big thing" (they seem to have a big thing every few weeks lately) as well as keeping you up to date on the fundraising for CoffeeKids, a massive excerpt from a new book coming out on espresso, and much more.
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Autumn Apple Abundance
I love the fall, and I love all the apples that come with it. I usually end up buying a whole bushel of apples, only to discover I don’t really…

Cup of Breakfast - Bad Date
Coffee talk on a date.

2008 Australian Barista Championship

Luca Costanzo files this first of two detailed reports about the the weekend of competitions in Melbourne Australia recently covering the gamut of coffee and espresso. This time around, the focus is on the ABC - The Australian Barista Championship for 2008.
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What’s Wrong with the WBC

A former Executive Director of the World Barista Champiionship speaks out about problems with the WBC and how it is organized and run and offers some discussion on possible solutions.
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Cup of Breakfast - Car Sale
What color would you like the car interior?

Javatrekking: Global Coffee Connections
The truth is, 99 percent of the people involved in coffee commerce, from roasters to baristas, have never been to a coffee village, says Dean Cycon in his book Javatrekker

Procter & Gamble Sues Kraft Over Coffee Container Design (Fox News)
Procter & Gamble Sues Kraft Over Coffee Container Design

Mr. Brown coffee mix recalled (Pacific Daily News)
The Department of Public Health and Social Services and Manshine Enterprises Co. Ltd., which does business as Lucky Supplies, yesterday recalled “Mr. Brown 3-in-1″ instant coffee mix because traces of the chemical melamine have been found in the product.

San Francisco Cafe Crawl: Spring 2008

Liz Clayton makes pays a tiny checkup visit to San Francisco’s newest, famousest and most delicious cafes.
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Carlos Martin

The story of a farm manager and the wonderful coffee he helped to produce for Finca Vista Hermosa, and the legacy he leaves behind. His life, and that of his son were tragically cut short by roadside bandits.
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