Coffee N’ Beans

Kiss Open Coffee Shop (ContactMusic)
Iconic rockers KISS opened their first coffee shop in South Carolina on Wednesday (28JUN06), and promised plenty more are on the way. Bassist GENE SI

Solis Maestro Plus, Don Cummings

Bottom Line: For the money, a fantastic buy.  The issues that have caused this unit to be dinged in the past have been very effectively addressed by Solis.
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New study finds coffee may reduce diabetes risk (Northern Iowan)
ORLANDO, Fla. - Here s something to go with your morning cup of Joe: A new, 11-year study has found yet another potential benefit for coffee.

Solis Maestro Plus, Don Cummings

Bottom Line: For the money, a fantastic buy.  The issues that have caused this unit to be dinged in the past have been very effectively addressed by Solis.
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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…

Javette Coffee Concentrate
What a neat idea. These little foil envelopes of coffee concentrate are added to a cup of hot water, for an instant cup of coffee. Sounds good? Read my review…

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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A Dab of Honey
Just a little dollop of honey can add a whole new flavour to your tea or coffee. Did you know there are a number of different tastes and varieties available?…

Brewing in the Great Outdoors
Though there are more than enough camping gadgets to help you make coffee while camping, you can also brew some half-decent coffee over a campfire with a plain cooking pot….

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…

Monitoring Soil pH Inside Coffee Plantations
Soil pH is important because of the many effects it has on biological and chemical activity of the soil, which affects the metabolism of your plants.

India’s Tata Coffee to buy US firm for $220 mln (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
India’s Tata Coffee Ltd. said on Sunday it had agreed to buy U.S.-based Eight O’Clock Coffee Company for $220 million from private equity firm Gryphon Investors.

Growing Your Own Tea at Home
You might be surprised that you don’t require an exotic climate or expensive equipment to grow a tea plant all your own. Now, that’s fresh! Of course, growing the tea…

Monitoring Soil pH Inside Coffee Plantations
Soil pH is important because of the many effects it has on biological and chemical activity of the soil, which affects the metabolism of your plants.

Monitoring Soil pH Inside Coffee Plantations
Soil pH is important because of the many effects it has on biological and chemical activity of the soil, which affects the metabolism of your plants.

Planning a Picnic
Ah, summer. The season of swimming, vacations, suntans and picnics. The weather is perfect these days for packing up some food and drink, and heading to the nearest park (or…

Growing Your Own Tea at Home
You might be surprised that you don’t require an exotic climate or expensive equipment to grow a tea plant all your own. Now, that’s fresh! Of course, growing the tea…

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…

Home Coffee Roasting on the Rise
The home roasting phenomenon is a mixture of a few things. First, people have tasted the nectar and know how good it can be.

Solis SL-90, Marco Anglesio

Bottom Line: A reliable source of good-to-excellent espresso.
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This Bean Counter Is on a Mission: Better Coffee at Any Price (New York Times)
Geoff Watts attends coffee competitions in Latin America each year to find the best beans, then builds relationships with their growers.

The Milk Frothing Guide

Everything you could possibly want to know about milk and milk frothing is presented to you by Aaron DeLazzer, CoffeeGeek, and Aabree Coffee.
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QuickMill Anita Espresso Machine, Robert Jason

Bottom Line: Anita is Shiny, Rock Solid, and Capable of pulling great shots…all for a great price.
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Innova Dream, Thomas Hansen

Bottom Line: Makes great coffee, once you find the right coffe for it.
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