Fair Trade for who? This article discusses and investigates what
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Fair Trade for who?
This article discusses and investigates what fair trade is, what I don t like about it and the alternatives that exist.
Archive for May, 2006
The City of Bern and Coffee Culture Mark Prince reports
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006
The City of Bern and Coffee Culture 
Mark Prince reports from Bern, site of the World Barista Championships and the World of Coffee Expo. This first report looks a bit into the culture of Bern, the judges certifications, and more.
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Inanimate Objects Comics #25 The 25th Installment of Inanimate Objects.
Monday, May 29th, 2006
Inanimate Objects Comics #25
The 25th Installment of Inanimate Objects.
Coffee company roasts no more (Culpeper Star-Exponent)
Cameron Street Coffee House was one of those places where daily coffee drinkers would gather to solve community issues and discuss world politics.
Review of the i-Roast 2 Home Roaster
The i-Roast coffee bean roaster is a handy little kitchen gadget that can provide you with freshly roasted beans in just minutes. This was my first attempt at roasting my…
A burger, a coffee and someone to talk to (GeelongInfo)
FED up with life, the man would drive himself up to Barwon bridge to jump off. At the last minute he would always manage to get back in the car for the short drive to get his final cup of coffee from Kev’s Takeaway food van.
Virginia Vapor Recipe for the Virginia Vapor drink. Reaching Espresso
Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Virginia Vapor
Recipe for the Virginia Vapor drink.
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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Changing the Way Cafe Owners Think Thinking beyond the "barista"
Saturday, May 27th, 2006
Changing the Way Cafe Owners Think 
Thinking beyond the "barista" in you, and thinking about costs and investments instead of just cutting costs - a food for thought look at how to improve your cafe.
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Coffee, Tea and Religion Passover has just started, which got
Friday, May 26th, 2006
Coffee, Tea and Religion
Passover has just started, which got me thinking about food and religion. Coffee and tea are generally benign beverages with little spiritual significance, but some religions do have dietary restrictions…
Coffee is good for you: study (Channel NewsAsia)
OSLO - Drinking coffee in moderation, up to five cups a day, can reduce the chances of contracting cardio-vascular diseases, Parkison’s and Alzheimer’s, a study by Norwegian researchers showed Friday.
Iced Chocolate Drink Recipes Not all chocolate drinks are served
Thursday, May 25th, 2006
Iced Chocolate Drink Recipes
Not all chocolate drinks are served hot. As the warm weather approaches, you should try a few new iced chocolate recipes to help you chill out. ? Italian Chocolate Soda -…
Connections Cafe Serves More Than Just Coffee (The Columbian)
The new Connections Cafe at the new Firstenburg Community Center is not your ordinary coffee shop. The Connections Cafe will serve an array of items including coffee, espresso drinks, juices, water, bagels, salads, sandwiches, wraps, healthy snacks and more.
Vegan Cold Coffee
Recipe for Vegan Cold Coffee
Inanimate Objects Comics #24 The 24th Installment of Inanimate Objects.
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006
Inanimate Objects Comics #24
The 24th Installment of Inanimate Objects.
Delonghi DC55T Coffee Maker, Allan Peters 
Bottom Line: A disappointing experience, it looked like it was very capable and yet fell down flat right at the starting gate.
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Pacific Internet brews link for coffee shops (ARNnet)
Pacific Internet has won a tender to hook up the head office of coffee franchisor, Gloria Jeans, and its 340 Australian shops.
Making Espresso in a Steam Machine
You might be surprised to know that making espresso in a steam-driven espresso machine is hardly any more difficult that simply brewing coffee. Just a handful of simple steps,…
Delonghi DC55T Coffee Maker, Allan Peters Bottom Line: A disappointing
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006
Delonghi DC55T Coffee Maker, Allan Peters
Bottom Line: A disappointing experience, it looked like it was very capable and yet fell down flat right at the starting gate.
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KitchenAid ProLine Grinder, Clemens Anhuth 
Bottom Line: One of the, or maybe the best choice for home use in my opinion - if it performs adequately.
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Living For The Mornings Part 4
More coffee poems from Living For the Mornings.
Beginner’s Guide to Cupping Geoff Watts of Intelligentsia Coffee gives
Monday, May 22nd, 2006
Geoff Watts of Intelligentsia Coffee gives you a primer on how to cup coffee at home! Using simple tools, and with a beginner’s vocabulary, you can evaluate coffee like the pros!
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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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Bezzera Espresso Machines, Leonard Bray 
Bottom Line: A great looking commercail quality built machine at a bargain price from a reliable retailer.
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