Nothing beats a Cup of Coffee to start the day.
Fountains of Fizziness
Highlighted recipes this week are all fizzy, bubbly, sparkling and carbonated. ? Coffee Soda - Mix of rich creaminess and bubbly fizz. ? Espresso Spritzer - A refreshing espresso…
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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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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Hot Chocolate Recipes
Rich and creamy hot cocoa is a must-have for the winter season. Unlike most coffee recipes, you can share a mug of hot chocolate with the youngsters in the family….
cabernet, coffee grounds and the in between
Coffee poetry from Karen Suriano.
Pupil put urine in teacher’s coffee (The Indianapolis Star)
MUNCIE, Ind. — An eighth-grader faces expulsion after admitting he put urine in a teacher’s coffee pot, officials said. The Wilson Middle School teacher noticed that the coffee had an unusual odor Friday and reported it to the principal, Muncie Community Schools officials said.
Ron Kyle BBQ Coffee Roaster, Paul Jolly 
Bottom Line: Don’t be bummed–get the drum!
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Bottom Line: A wothwhile investment, Great build quality, perfect for everyday home use
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We take a first gander and product walk through of one of the latest coffee brewers from Capresso - the definitely art deco ST600 Thermal coffee brewer.
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New Coffee Shop In Magdalena (Small Town Papers News Service)
Millie s Coffee Shop and Deli is now open in the Magdalena Hall Hotel. Millie Bauler has claimed the location formerly used by Mansell s Coffee Shop, which closed last fall, to introduce her se…
Rivalry prompted coffee attack? (The Beaver County Times)
See the surveillance video. Visit NEWSBREAK. AMBRIDGE - An Ambridge convenience store employee was treated at a Pittsburgh hospital for severe burns early Monday after a customer threw a pot of hot coffee at her.
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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Espresso Advice - From One Steel Guy to Another 
Len Sabo offers his espresso-deprived friend and former co-worker some detailed advice on a first-time home espresso set-up. It’s great info for any espresso newbie.
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Is This the End of the Barista? 
George Sabados, an Australian coffee professional and former barista, considers whether recent advances in technology will lead to major changes for the barista… or possibly the extinction of the vocation.
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GULP!: People in the coffee boutique speak in an odd language (Winston-Salem Journal)
TAMPA - So you stop by the local java boutique on your way to work, expecting to grab a quick cup of coffee. A dozen people form a line, and you decide to wait. Big mistake. At the counter, a woman places her order. “Yes, I’ll have the
Bottom Line: A wothwhile investment, Great build quality, perfect for everyday home use
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Coming up is the day for all things Irish, and that includes beverages. Everyone is familiar with the simple Irish Coffee, but you can also indulge in Irish Tea ? More…
Coffee and Muffins
Viennese Coffee and Cappucino Muffins.
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.
QuickMill Anita Espresso Machine, Ron Kyle 
Bottom Line: Great for home use if you are looking for a HX e61 machine, nice foot print and looks good on the counter. Espresso is as good as any coffee house I have bought espresso in.
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An Introduction to Green Tea
If you are used to your morning cup of Earl Grey, you might cringe at the idea of switching to green tea. Green tea isn’t that exotic, and there is…
Economic Benefits of Home Roasting
The economics of coffee consumption are quite relevant to the home roasting industry. There is a direct relationship between the quality - perceived or real - of coffee and the amount consumed (people will drink more coffee if it tastes better).
How to Roast Coffee Beans in a Home Roaster
Roasting your own beans is not just for the die-hard gourmet. It’s a simple and easy process that only takes a few minutes. Here is a step-by-step series of photos…
Carimali Eco Luxe, Joe Saccuzzo 
Bottom Line: A well thought out machine that’s reliable and user friendly.
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my demon in the steamer
just days ago I heard it,
Cuisinart Grind and Brew, Chris Pratt 
Bottom Line: Great coffee maker, makes excellent fresh ground coffee, looks good, easy to use and to Clean! (Unless you are really lazy. )
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Coffee on the Road: Auckland, New Zealand
I found coffee paradise. The best coffee city is Auckland, New Zealand.
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…
Council to vote on coffee kiosk (Orange County Register)
The Westminster City Council Wednesday is expected to discuss the opening of a coffee kiosk near a Pep Boys in the city. The Daily Grind coffee stand in January made a late-night journey from Seal Beach to its new home in Westminster.
Coffee for the sensitive stomach (International Herald Tribune)
In the quest to sell more java, coffee companies are marketing beans that are “stomach-friendly,” for people with sensitive digestive systems.
Hard Water
Sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Well, hard water can be a real problem for a variety of reasons, like how it effects the tasete of…
