Coffee N’ Beans

Coffee Company opens at USM (Leavenworth Times)
The new University Coffee Company in Berchman s Hall on the University of Saint Mary campus offered students, staff and community members a chance to try some of the menu items on Tuesday during the business grand opening celebration.

Reaching Espresso Nirvana

Mark Prince revives a very old article of his with some new thoughts about the nirvana of espresso, which may not necessarily be the "god shot".
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George Howell Interview, Pt. 1

The transcript from our first of two interviews with George Howell, of Terroir Coffee, in which we talk about Coffee Connection, the Boston Coffee scene, and Starbucks.
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A Coffee A Day
A comprehensive history of health studies on coffee.

Happy Valentine’s Day
Everyone’s favourite chocolate holiday. You can always get romantic with a warm coffee cocktail or a cup of hot chocolate. Or if you’re looking for a decadent dessert, I have some recipes that might suit the occassion: • Chocolate Truffle…

What’s the buzz about coffee? (Asheville Citizen-Times)
ASHEVILLE - Coffee has been around for centuries, but today it’s prepared, served and enjoyed in more ways than ever. Call coffee a cultural icon of sorts.

Rwanda: U.S. Company to Sponsor Coffee Radio Project (AllAfrica.com)
An American organisation, InterAmerican Coffee Inc. announced recently that it is sponsoring the new a project, the Coffee Lifeline Pilot Project, in Rwanda.

Inanimate Objects Comics #21
The 21st installment of Inanimate Objects.

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!…

Tales from a World Coffee Judge

Instaurator talks about his visit to Papua, New Guinea, one of the last frontiers of quality coffee, where he discovered much more than just superstar coffees.
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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…

Two Hours of Joint Solitude

Solitude in a Cafe? Chris Pluger offers this short essay of an exploration of the reasons why we go to cafes - even if it is to "be alone".
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Quality coffee, pastries worth wait (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Open for a month, Seattle s Best Coffee staff still learning menu, recipes. The last time I wrote about the pleasure of reading and dining simultaneously in a review of the caf at the Allen County Public Library I got a curt call from a reader who apparently never ingests a crumb within 50 feet of a book.

Robusta’s Rehab

Arguments for and against robusta in espresso blends, featuring commentary from some of espresso’s top experts. A reprint from Fresh Cup Magazine.
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A good cup of Mojo
“The best cup of coffee you’ve ever had!” the sign exclaimed …

Starbucks to use tracking system to monitor coffee shipments (INQ7.net)
SAN FRANCISCO — Starbucks coffee bean shipments from Guatemala to Europe or the United States will be remotely monitored by sophisticated tracking devices, the company said on Thursday.

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

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…

Tata Coffee launches branded outlet in Kochi (The Hindu)
KOCHI: Tata Coffee launched its first branded outlet in the country on Thursday which would be offering consumers the product — roasted and ground according to their favourite blend.

Coffee and Your Diet Plan
The most popular New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. So if you are planning on trying one of the latest diet plans (South Beach, Atkins, the Zone etc), you’ll need to know whether or not your precious cup of…

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!…

SERBC Barista Competition 2005

Dan Kehn reports from the South East Regional Barista Competition for 2005, with photos from Jay Caragay to sate your appetite!
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Rancilio Silvia, Lucinda Chan

Bottom Line: If you love a good cup of cappuccino, you will not be disappointed!
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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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How to Make Espresso in a Moka Pot
Using a stove-top moka pot is a quick and simple way to make espresso at home. It’s not complicated either. This illustrated set of steps will have you making espresso in no time….

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…

Vietnam likely to export less coffee (Business Day)
HANOI - Vietnam, the world’s second-largest coffee producer after Brazil, said on Tuesday it could export less than 650,000 tonnes of beans in the crop year ending in September if prices continue on their downward trend.

How to Make Coffee in a Drip Coffee Maker
Next in my series of illustrated instruction pages. If you’re used to buying your coffee at the local coffee shop, you might not have used your own drip coffee maker before. It’s super easy and super fast. You’ll have a…