Coffee N’ Beans

The Decaf Drinker: Poor Stepchild or Ultimate Coffee Lover?

Richard Reynolds describes the surprising results of his research into decaffeinated coffees, how he came to love them, and why you can, too.
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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.

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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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…

Briel Lido Espresso Machine, Michael Hast

Bottom Line: I hold the ES-15 Lido in the same contempt that you would a compact sedan.  Yes, it does it’s job.  Yes, it’s reliable and efficient.  But, it will never be a Porsche.
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Coffee entrepreneur promotes PNG coffee in Japan (The National)
By JAMES KILA A coffee entrepreneur from Western Highlands still can’t get over the ‘culture shock’ he experienced when he recently visited the “Land of the Rising Sun’ Japan.

Before You Buy a Home Espresso Machine
Having your own espresso machine at home may seem like a luxury to some people, but it just might be a necessary piece of equipment for someone who truly enjoys…

Wendy’s picks Folgers for restaurants’ coffee (Asbury Park Press)
Wendy’s International Inc. will begin serving Folgers coffee from Procter & Gamble Co. as it steps up efforts to compete with McDonald’s Corp. for breakfast sales.

Coffee as a Prepared Food
The best restaurant in town has meticulously planned the evening s entr es; offering only the freshest available ingredients, arranged into an appetizing and visually appealing original creation.

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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Coffee Grog Recipe
A rich, spicy, sweet coffee delight. It’s a bit elaborate for a coffee recipe, but if you are serving a group of people, it’s worth the extra effort to make…

Winter: Coffee Achiever 2.0
Winter 2007: Minor Celebrity, Major Coffee Achiever

Wendy’s inks Folgers coffee deal in breakfast push (Market Watch)
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Wendy’s International Inc. on Friday said it has inked a deal with Procter & Gamble to sell a custom blend of Folger’s coffee, part of the fast-food operator’s push to expand its breakfast offerings.

Briel Lido Espresso Machine, Michael Hast

Bottom Line: I hold the ES-15 Lido in the same contempt that you would a compact sedan.  Yes, it does it’s job.  Yes, it’s reliable and efficient.  But, it will never be a Porsche.
Read review…

Coffee as a Prepared Food
The best restaurant in town has meticulously planned the evening s entr es; offering only the freshest available ingredients, arranged into an appetizing and visually appealing original creation.

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…

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

Capresso CoffeeTEAM Therm

We take a product overview first look at the latest coffee brewer from Capresso - quite possibly the first auto drip maker with a timer that we can recommend (for the timer, of course!)
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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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2007 SCAA Personalities

A kaleidescope of some great and colourful people from the world of coffee in attendance at the 2007 SCAA show in Long Beach. Lindsey from 49th Parallel is pictured.
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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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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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Krups FMF5 Auto Drip Coffee Brewer

We take an overview look at the latest line of Krups auto drip coffee makers, and even through in some editorial along the way - our first look at the Krups FMF5 thermal auto drip!
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Coffee, Tea and Religion
Passover is about to begin, which got me thinking about food and religion. Coffee and tea are generally benign beverages with little spiritual significance, but some religions do have dietary…

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.
Read more…

Coffee to go? (Napa Valley Register)
People are buzzing with coffee talk as Napa’s Caffino drive-up coffee bar finds itself in the middle of the Bel Aire Plaza traffic conundrum.