Archive for February, 2006

White Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti Winter is still hanging over

Sunday, February 19th, 2006

White Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti
Winter is still hanging over us, and I’m starting to crave more warm treats. My coffee alone isn’t enough, so I’ve whipped up a batch of biscotti to dunk. So far, my favourite recipe has been this White Chocolate and…

Coffee Shop Privacy (Enterprise IT Planet) AntiOnline Spotlight: Some of

Saturday, February 18th, 2006

Coffee Shop Privacy (Enterprise IT Planet)
AntiOnline Spotlight: Some of your workers might be plugging away at the local coffee haunt for a change of pace and a delicious espresso. Trouble is, they might be doing it right next to a hacker.

Brew Express offers coffee-making system built into a wall (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Brew Express is a coffee-making system built into a wall, with a water and electricity hookup. All you do is add coffee and set the timer.

Saeco Royal Superautomatics, S. Barbour
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Bottom Line: To date, our Royal digital has brewed 855 cups of wonderful coffee and we would really miss it (maybe even the "squeak")!
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KitchenAid ProLine Grinder First Look CoffeeGeek takes a first look

Friday, February 17th, 2006

KitchenAid ProLine Grinder First Look
KitchenAid ProLine Grinder First Look

CoffeeGeek takes a first look at the all metal, seriously built "ProLine" offering in the grinder category from KitchenAid
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What Kind of Coffee Drink are You?
They say you are what you eat, but perhaps you also are what you drink! Find out what kind of coffee drink suits your personality. Are you a trendy cappuccino, or maybe a no-nonsense plain black coffee? Take our quiz!…

Aztec Chili Hot Chocolate
Put the hot back into hot chocolate, just like the Aztecs used to do. The ancient Aztecs and Mayans used to serve their chocolate drinks blended with hot chiles. This rich hot chocolate recipe has just a hint of red…

‘Coffee with CASA’ is scheduled (Bridgeton News) BRIDGETON — Court

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

‘Coffee with CASA’ is scheduled (Bridgeton News)
BRIDGETON — Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cumberland County will hold “Coffee with CASA” Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at Brenner’s Brew, 21 E. Commerce St., not Tuesday as previously indicated.

Top Spirits For Coffee
Hot coffee drinks are a welcome treat in the winter, and they will warm you twice if you spike them with alcohol. The flavours of some liqueurs just go better with coffee than others. These are just a few of…

INeedCappuccinoWhereverIAm
At last work has arrived and the coffee bar beckons me

Cool coffee treat: caramel macchiato (Arizona Daily Star)
Icy, smooth, smacking of the sweet, buttery taste of carame… yup, we’re addicted to Coffee Xchange’s new caramel macchiato Java Xtreme. You can get a dual jolt of java and sugar for as little as $3.50 for a medium-size Xtreme

Nitrogen Economy Inside Coffee Plantations Sixteen elements are essential for

Wednesday, February 15th, 2006

Nitrogen Economy Inside Coffee Plantations
Sixteen elements are essential for the growth and development of a healthy coffee bush.

George Howell Interview, Part Two
George Howell Interview, Part Two

The second interview transcript we did with George Howell on the CoffeeGeek Podcast. Topics this time include freezing green coffee and a lot more.
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History of Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate didn’t start out as the sweet and creamy drink you know and love. The Atzecs first drank chocolate cold, mixed with wine and spiked with chili peppers. It has evolved and changed over the centuries into what we…

Brewing Turkish Coffee CoffeeGeek serves up a primer on how

Tuesday, February 14th, 2006

Brewing Turkish Coffee
Brewing Turkish Coffee

CoffeeGeek serves up a primer on how to brew using one of the oldest continuing methods of making a fine cup of coffee - the Turkish (or Greek!) way.
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Sara Lee closing Chicago coffee plant, laying off 80 (ABC 7 Chicago)
February 14, 2006 (CHICAGO) - Food and clothing manufacturer Sara Lee Corporation says it’s closing down operations at its Superior coffee roasting plant in Chicago, resulting in 80 job loss.

Azolla as a Biofertilizer in Coffee Plantations
The coffee mountains are a picture s place on planet earth. Panoramic scenery and ancient forts, steep green valleys and imposing peaks.

The Coffee Trail (New York Times)
Local businessmen and hacienda owners in Colombia are trying to lure visitors from abroad by touting the beauty of its rolling hills and venerable coffee farms.

Many suitors for Bombay Burmah’s coffee plantation business Deal

Monday, February 13th, 2006

Many suitors for Bombay Burmah’s coffee plantation business Deal may cost Rs 85 crore (The Hindu)
BOMBAY Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, a Nusli Wadia Group company, has many suitors for its coffee plantation business in Karnataka but the company says the business is not up for sale.

Top Spirits For Coffee
Hot coffee drinks are a welcome treat in the winter, and they will warm you twice if you spike them with alcohol. The flavours of some liqueurs just go better with coffee than others. These are just a few of…

Popular Espresso Machine Features
Cup warmers, frothing wands, water filters and so much more. What features are important to you in an espresso machine? Did you even know that espresso machines came with so many bells & whistles? Here are the typical features that…

Brewing Turkish Coffee CoffeeGeek serves up a primer on how

Monday, February 13th, 2006

Brewing Turkish Coffee
Brewing Turkish Coffee

CoffeeGeek serves up a primer on how to brew using one of the oldest continuing methods of making a fine cup of coffee - the Turkish (or Greek!) way.
Read more…

Stocking Stuffers
Small and slim gifts that you can drop in a coffee or tea lovers stocking this Christmas. These little presents are simple and inexpensive, which can be helpful if you can’t really afford to buy an espresso machine this year….

INeedCappuccinoWhereverIAm
At last work has arrived and the coffee bar beckons me

Discordant Symphony Discordant Symphony poem. An Espresso Machine for Any

Sunday, February 12th, 2006

Discordant Symphony
Discordant Symphony poem.

An Espresso Machine for Any Budget
If you’re thinking about buying someone an espresso machine for Christmas this year, there are models for any budget. You don’t have to spend a fortune for a machine. You can find espresso machines under $100 or up to $1000…

Irish Coffee (BellaOnline)
Stopping at Shannon Airport at 8:00 AM after a night-long flight makes the mixing of coffee, cream, and Irish whiskey a perfectly natural thing to do. Irish Coffee is made to be savored, and St. Patrick’s Day is another perfectly natural time to enjoy a sip or so. - Irish Coffee - Irish Culture is a personally written site at BellaOnline

Blooming Display Tea
Adagio has done it again. These creative tea folks have created a novel tea product that blooms right in your cup. These hand-wrapped tea balls will slowly open as they steep to reveal a flower inside. Are these as interesting…

Mr Coffee Auto Drip - All, Kurtis Daniels Bottom Line:

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

Mr Coffee Auto Drip - All, Kurtis Daniels
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Bottom Line: Nice looking machine with easy to use features, but don’t expect it to last more than a year.
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