Archive for February, 2007

Mazzer Mini Electronic, Ryan Palmer Bottom Line: Dosing sucks, but

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Mazzer Mini Electronic, Ryan Palmer
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Bottom Line: Dosing sucks, but works like a beast, looks good too
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Living For The Mornings Part 6
Coffee poems from Living For the Mornings.

My Salute to Chai Tea I enjoy tea in its

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

My Salute to Chai Tea
I enjoy tea in its many forms, but when the weather is particularly cold out, I find chai to really warm me up. Chai is not complicated, nor is it…

Sacrifices for the Cup
What would you give up for a cup-a-joe?

Making Carbonated Water at Home
Carbonated drinks aren’t just for summer. Even now, many drinks are always better with a shot of sparkling water. I love glass of cold coffee with club soda, and plenty…

Java Juice
Now you can toss coffee in your backpack and have it handy whenever you want a cup. Well, you still need to have hot water, but these little packets of…

Coffee on the Road: Auckland, New Zealand I found coffee

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Coffee on the Road: Auckland, New Zealand
I found coffee paradise. The best coffee city is Auckland, New Zealand.

Vietnamese Coffee Culture
In America it seems we try to do everything so fast. We have a drive through, pre-made, just microwave, fast food kind of lifestyle.

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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Coffee Kids: Expanding Our Frontiers Bill Fishbein talks about Coffee

Sunday, February 25th, 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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Rio Rancho coffee shops still brewing, despite Starbucks (The Observer)

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Rio Rancho coffee shops still brewing, despite Starbucks (The Observer)
There are only three likely ways a new Starbucks could affect local coffee shops in Rio Rancho. It could hurt business, it could cause a temporary dip, or it could do nothing but give people something to talk about.

My Salute to Chai Tea I enjoy tea in its

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

My Salute to Chai Tea
I enjoy tea in its many forms, but when the weather is particularly cold out, I find chai to really warm me up. Chai is not complicated, nor is it…

Deadline passes for beloved coffee and tea shop (Half Moon Bay Review)
Negotiations appeared over between Raman Bechar, the owner of the popular Coastside Gourmet Coffee, and his landlord Mike Shami. Shami had set a Feb. 15 deadline for Bechar to propose an acceptable increase in rent and a commitment to undertake substantial renovations.

Editor’s Choice Awards 2006 - Espresso
Editor's Choice Awards 2006 - Espresso

As part of our celebration for five years on the Internet, CoffeeGeek is introducing our first ever Editor’s Choice awards! In this first of two parts, we’ll be looking at some top picks in the world of espresso.
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Types of Tea Photos All true tea comes from the

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Types of Tea Photos
All true tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. But the different types of tea stem from the processing, with 3 main varieties: black, oolong, and green. Take a quick…

Coffee talk: Steve’s points on good java (The Arizona Republic)
No ‘’idiot-proof coffee.'’ No ‘’garage sale grunge.'’ No loud noise. Steve Schmidt says the goal at his south Tempe coffee shop is “artfully produced” coffee, tasteful furnishings and a pleasant atmosphere.

The Human Bean Coffee Drive-Thru Expands Nationwide (Display & Design

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

The Human Bean Coffee Drive-Thru Expands Nationwide (Display & Design Ideas)
FEBRUARY 21, 2007 — The Human Bean, a Medford, Ore.-based specialty coffee drive-thru franchise, is expanding nationwide with 28 stores now open and area development agreements for another 110 drive-thrus in the United States. The Human Bean’s franchise concept involves no royalty fees.

Inanimate Objects Comics #28
The 28th Installment of Inanimate Objects.

The Coffee Float
Hearkening back to the days of Root beer floats, warm summer nights and the cooling draught slinking down your throat?

Bear Creek Coffee and Cafe Opens Doors (RedNova)
By Cahalan, Steve Bear Creek Coffee and Cafe opened Wednesday at 1022 La Crosse St., in part of the building that also houses Little Caesars Pizza. Don Brown of Homer, Minn., who owns both businesses, said Bear Creek’s grand opening will be Friday.

Coffee Kids: Expanding Our Frontiers Bill Fishbein talks about Coffee

Wednesday, February 21st, 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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My Salute to Chai Tea
I enjoy tea in its many forms, but when the weather is particularly cold out, I find chai to really warm me up. Chai is not complicated, nor is it…

The Coffee Float
Hearkening back to the days of Root beer floats, warm summer nights and the cooling draught slinking down your throat?

Coffee on the Road: Auckland, New Zealand
I found coffee paradise. The best coffee city is Auckland, New Zealand.

Monsooned Coffee In the 1600 s coffee made its way to

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Monsooned Coffee
In the 1600 s coffee made its way to Europe, first through the port of Venice, Italy. By sea it traveled, and traveled, and traveled some more.

Cafe uses coffee, companionship, community to (The Patriot-News)
CARLISLE - Chris Yardis poured pumpkin-flavored coffee into a paper cup and balanced it on a tray. He threaded his way through the coffeehouse crowd, nervously watching the hot liquid lap at the cup’s brim.

Exploring Irish Coffee
Exploring Irish Coffee

Our resident mixologist and barista extraordinare, Arthur Wynne starts his new column with a Celtic bang - an in depth look at the coffee beverage synonymous with Ireland - the Irish Coffee… plus a bonus signature drink!
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