Coffee N’ Beans

Robber uses coffee as weapon 3rd time (Dallas Morning News)
For the third time this week, a man used hot coffee as a weapon to rob a convenience store. On Wednesday morning, a man filled a cup with coffee at an Exxon convenience store in the 18000 block of Preston Road. He threw the coffee in a cashier’s face and fled with money.

QuickMill Anita Espresso Machine, Oscar Soares

Bottom Line: The best (serious) home espresso machine!
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True Vietnamese Coffee
More and more coffee lovers have discovered Vietnamese coffee, its little single-cup filter, and the rich, dark cup it produces. Vietnamese coffee “style” refers to treating the brewing and enjoyment of coffee as a event, not just a commodity that you grab at a drive-in window on the way to work.

Roasting coffee with a popcorn popper

CoffeeGeek serves up simple instructions on how to start your own home roasting career, with the help of a standard, off the shelf popcorn popper, and lots of enthusiasm for learning about the process.
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Top Sources for Organic Coffee
Organic coffee is better for your body, and better for the Earth. If you are interesting in supporting coffee suppliers that treat the environment with respect, try buying from one…

True Vietnamese Coffee
More and more coffee lovers have discovered Vietnamese coffee, its little single-cup filter, and the rich, dark cup it produces. Vietnamese coffee “style” refers to treating the brewing and enjoyment of coffee as a event, not just a commodity that you grab at a drive-in window on the way to work.

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

Review of the Brugo Travel Mug
I’ve reviewed one of the neatest products I’ve seen in a while. A travel mug that lets you cool your coffee one sip at a time. Does it really work…

Coffee Soda
An interesting mix of rich creaminess and bubbly fizz. Kind of like a typical ice cream float, but with a few added touches of coffee and cream. Brazilian Lemonade The condensed milk…

Iberital Grinders - All, Lynn Garcia

Bottom Line: The Lux is Espresso worthy.  Low price point.  Low profile.
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The Midwest Regional Barista Jam

In a blast from the not so distant past, Aaron Duckworth gives his report on what it’s like to attend and take part in a barista jam - this one’s the late 2006 MidWest Regional Barista Jam, sponsored in part by CoffeeGeek.
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Coffee Newsletter Sign Up (BellaOnline)
Sign up for the best coffee newsletter ever.

Moon Chai Recipe
With so many spices in this chai recipe, you might want to blend them ahead of time for quicker preparation. Either way, the extra effort is worth it for this…

Coffee Lowers Gout Risk (WebMD)
The more coffee men drink, the lower their risk of gout. At least four cups a day lower gout risk by 40%, a Canada/U.S. study shows.

New Marketing Opportunities for the Tea Industry
As I travel around the world consulting with coffee retailers, several trends keep coming up: more teas and more exotic choices are on the menu, specialty sources are becoming the norm instead of the exception, and most importantly, the pseudo-adversarial position is now the start of a beautiful friendship of cooperation between the tea and coffee vendors.

Free Holiday Coffee Breaks (WNEP 16 Pennsylvania)
Weary holiday travelers can take a rest and get free coffee at some rest areas on some of the area interstates.

Barista Guild Report: 2007 SCAA Conference and Beyond

Ellie Matuszak brings us up to date on the latest news from the Barista Guild of America, including plans for the 2007 SCAA Conference and new opportunities for potential members.
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Coffee consumption may keep gout away (ABC 7 Chicago)
Here’s a reason to have another cup of coffee: a new study finds four or more cups of coffee a day may help keep the gout away. That’s according to a study in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Coffee Infused Vodka
There are a great many site out there which go into detail on flavor infused vodkas, but some of their recipes fall flat and some of them are just too vague.

Leading Organic Coffee Companies Host NYC Media Breakfast on U.N. World Environment Day June 5 (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
To celebrate United Nation’s-declared World Environment Day and raise awareness of the quality and environmental benefits of organic coffee production, journalists are invited to an organic coffee sampling featuring seven leading brands of delicious and environmentally sustainable organic coffees.

Brasilia Club, Jason Mack

Bottom Line: If it was between this and the Sylvia for the same price, I would get the Sylvia because of the user-community who owns the Sylvia and can help you.  However, I’ve never seen a Sylvia used in this price range.
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Local roasters brew for you at Seattle Coffee Works (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Seattle Coffee Works brings the best local beans together on one menu. This microroast cafe makes its official debut Monday.

Turkish Coffee Making
Turkish coffee is the oldest method used to prepare coffee from roasted beans. Once roasted the coffee gets ground to an extra fine coffee powder (finer than espresso). You can also grind you own coffee beans using a traditional Turkish coffee grinder or a modern burr grinder.

Fundamentals of Coffee Business Success
The retail specialty coffee industry is unique in that it attracts as many admirers of the product (coffee fanatics) as it does those who are looking for a lucrative business investment, probably more.

‘Coffee master’ will share her love of brewing (The Arizona Republic)
Deborah Goodman, ‘’Coffee Master'’ and manager of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at 75th Avenue and Bell Road, is launching an educational program to share her love of coffee with the Arrowhead community.

Seeing the World One Starbucks at a Time
So you think Starbucks has awful coffee, eh? Well, I’m no coffee connoisseur, and I’m certainly not here to tell you Starbucks is the best.

Coffee Price Economics
Coffee is an interesting thing. Aside from the aroma, flavor and allure of a good cup, understanding some things about coffee economics can be its own interesting lesson.

Airport coffee shop struggles with liquid ban (KXMA-TV Dickinson)
Many Bismarck residents had one complaint about the new Bismarck Airport. There was not a place for non ticketed passangers to enjoy a cup of coffee while they waited for loved ones. About a year ago Cappuccino Express opened near the airline

Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
What would be the perfect coffee confection to give to your valentine? Chocolate covered coffee beans of course!