Archive for January, 2007

Anchorage police say five coffee shops now robbed (KTVA Anchorage)

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Anchorage police say five coffee shops now robbed (KTVA Anchorage)
Anchorage police now believe the so-called coffee bandit may have hit five coffee stands in the last two days. Police are seeking at least one young man in the robberies. Two coffee stands were robbed Sunday. That was followed by three robberies this morning.

Coffee and Muffins
Viennese Coffee and Cappucino Muffins.

Coffee Kids: Expanding Our Frontiers Bill Fishbein talks about Coffee

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Coffee Kids: Expanding Our Frontiers
Coffee Kids: Expanding Our Frontiers

Bill Fishbein talks about Coffee Kids’ latest efforts in South America - bringing better health care and more to the coffee-growing families of Peru.
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Cline: Learn more about parents group over coffee (Northwest Herald)
The Parent Connection will host a Welcome Coffee from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 6 in the meeting room of Panera Bread, 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. The event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the group. Children are welcome.

The Milk Frothing Guide Everything you could possibly want to

Monday, January 29th, 2007

The Milk Frothing Guide
The Milk Frothing Guide

Everything you could possibly want to know about milk and milk frothing is presented to you by CoffeeGeek.com and Aaron Delazzer
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New coffee shop coming to downtown (Centre Daily Times)
Those of you craving coffee just got another option that makes your morning Starbucks run a little easier. The coffee giant — which offers everything from a regular cup of joe to gourmet treats such as lattes and frappachinos — plans to open a new location at 141 Garner St., a company spokesperson.

Cupofmoney.com Reaches Record Sales With Healthy Coffee and Dani Johnson Training Systems (PR Web)
Cupofmoney.com, an affiliate of Gano Excel markets the world’s first anti-aging healthy coffee in conjunction with the Dani Johnson training systems. Each month affiliates continue to set new sales records. Affiliates that have never had any experience in Network Marketing are experiencing success within their first 24 hours. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: …

Baratza Virtuoso Grinder, M Lawrence Bottom Line: This is a

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

Baratza Virtuoso Grinder, M Lawrence
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Bottom Line: This is a good grinder, but if it breaks I will buy something else in the hope I can get one that does not make me clean the kitchen as often …
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Crema
Crema

James Hoffmann, the UK’s top Barista this year (and 5th at the WBC) starts off his brand new column on CoffeeGeek with an in depth exploration into the mysteries, myths and simplicities of crema.
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An Acapella Cup Near Timberline
An Acapella Cup Near Timberline

Trisha Neimi discovers and shares coffee as music, from the notes in a cup of Kenyan to a song of her own making.
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Biscotti Recipes
Don’t leave Santa the same plate of plain, store-bought cookies again this year. Be a little more adventurous and make some biscotti instead. It’s not difficult, and they are wonderful…

Good to the last dropping!? What kind of coffee could

Saturday, January 27th, 2007

Good to the last dropping!?
What kind of coffee could possibly sell for prices ranging from $100 to $300 per pound? I present to you “Kopi Luwak.”

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,…

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…

Coffee and wine bar inks deal at Dayton Mall (BizJournals)
A local franchisee for the Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffee concept hopes to uncork its Dayton Mall store in April.

New Year’s Coffee Resolutions If you’re one of the many

Friday, January 26th, 2007

New Year’s Coffee Resolutions
If you’re one of the many people who take this time of year to make some changes in your life, why not make a resolution or two when it…

Study: Coffee May Slow Balding (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Study: Coffee May Slow Balding (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
You may want to consider having another cup of coffee.

Biscotti Recipes
Don’t leave Santa the same plate of plain, store-bought cookies again this year. Be a little more adventurous and make some biscotti instead. It’s not difficult, and they are wonderful…

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…

Can’t Cure Common Cold, But Coffee Benefits Perk (Medical News Today)
Its caffeine can bring jitters and its color can stain teeth, yet moderate consumption of coffee an all-world beverage if ever there was one is being shown to have generally positive and protective effects on the emergence of disease conditions according to this month’s issue of Food Technology magazine. [click link for full article]

Genes decide if coffee hurts or helps your heart (New

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

Genes decide if coffee hurts or helps your heart (New Scientist)
Coffee raises risk of heart attack in people predisposed to metabolise caffeine slowly but reduces risk for fast metabolisers, new research suggests

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…

Coffee and Your Diet Plan The most popular New Year’s

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

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…

Think twice before using hotel room coffee pots (WAFF 48 News Huntsville)
Ask just about anyone in law enforcement, and they’ll tell you to be careful if you ever brew coffee in a hotel room.

Coffee talk: Jazz Cowboys strike a note (The Arizona Republic)
Jazz was in the air at the Xtreme Bean coffee shop in central Tempe because Igor and the Jazz Cowboys were getting in a little practice while they enjoyed a cup of java.

Delonghi Grinders, Paul Wilmoth Bottom Line: GREAT machine, for making

Monday, January 22nd, 2007

Delonghi Grinders, Paul Wilmoth
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Bottom Line: GREAT machine, for making dust out of good beans!!  Also if you like "drip sludge" coffee!
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Uganda: Great African Coffee Steams Its Way to Europe, S. Africa (AllAfrica.com)
They happily sweated away that hot afternoon of December 16, 2006 drinking good African coffee for the first time.