Coffee N’ Beans

Coffee and exercise ’save skin’ (BBC News)
A combination of exercise and coffee appears to reduce the risk of skin cancer, research suggests.

Exercise Plus Coffee May Ward Off Skin Cancer (HealthCentral.com)
Copyright 2007 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. MONDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) — A coffee habit, coupled with regular exercise, may help prevent skin cancers better than either factor alone, new research suggests.

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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For the Teapot Collectors
Though the original Artful Teapot exhibit is long over, this selection of photos is still an enjoyable browse for anyone who collects unusual teapots. This updated photo gallery shows some…

Before You Start Brewing Tea
If you want to start learning more about tea, and how to brew some truly wonderful cups at home, here is what you need to know to get started. Making…

Exploring Coffee in Dubai: A Traveler’s Diary from Cup to Cup

Tim Wendelboe, the 2004 World Barista Champion, reports from Dubai City in the United Arab Emirates on his search for coffee culture and a decent espresso.
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Customers try to keep Caribou Coffee buzzing (Northwest Herald)
LAKE IN THE HILLS Caribou Coffee s baristas poured their last latt s and frothed their last cappuccinos Wednesday, putting its steadfast java juicers in a big, sad funk.

Wired workers use coffee shops as offices (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Mark Yurich and Ralph Dor-Ghali, who work in sales at Sysco Food Services, took over a corner of Panera Bread in Troy, Mich., near Detroit, recently. Their laptops were buzzing. Pastry remnants surrounded their tables. Steaming coffee cups were filled to the brim. They took calls and placed orders for clients from their computers, which were connected to wireless Internet that Panera provides its …

Vote For Your Favorite Coffee Spot! (Westerly Sun)
Where’s the best place to grab a latte, chug a cup of joe or sip an iced coffee? Vote for your favorite coffee spot today!

Coffee Culture (The Brampton Guardian)
BRAMPTON - Local dignitaries turned out to help mark the opening of Brampton’s newest caf. Coffee Culture, located at 9 Queen St. E. in downtown Brampton, offers an extensive range of hot and cold drinks and deserts.

Before You Leave Without Your Coffee and Tea
Don’t be at the mercy of your local coffeeshop in order to have a decent beverage when you are away from home. When you’re on the go, you can easily…

The History of Instant Coffee
We all have seen and possibly used instant coffee sometime in our life, but have you ever wondered where this dark, mysterious, water soluble powder gained its popularity?

Green Apple Lemonade
A very tart apple lemonade, with only a hint of sugar. You can use any kind of apples, but Granny Smith will give you the sharpest flavour. Hard Coffee Soda A chocolate…

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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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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McCord’s offering locally roasted coffee (Ionia Sentinel-Standard)
SOUTH IONIA - Ionia’s custom roasting company Sozo Coffee has reached an agreement with McCord’s Market on South State to distribute the company’s six ounce bags of coffee beans.

For the Teapot Collectors
Though the original Artful Teapot exhibit is long over, this selection of photos is still an enjoyable browse for anyone who collects unusual teapots. This updated photo gallery shows some…

Tampers - Others, Bryan Wray

Bottom Line: I will never buy a different handle, this one fits my grip perfectly!
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Stevia, an all-natural sweetener
Stevia is a popular herbal product that is far sweeter than sugar, and is a more natural alternative to other processed sweeteners. There is some controversy in the US over…

Vote For Your Favorite Coffee Spot! (Westerly Sun)
Where’s the best place to grab a latte, chug a cup of joe or sip an iced coffee? Vote for your favorite coffee spot today!

Sorter weeds out the rejects in coffee processing (Food Production Daily)
24/07/2007 - A new machine is the first to sort reject materials from coffee beans by colour and shape, its manufacturer claims. The Sortex Z+ machine from Buhler holds out the promise of improving coffee quality on the line.

Brewing in the Great Outdoors
Though there are more than enough camping gadgets to help you make coffee while camping, you can also brew some half-decent coffee over a campfire with a plain cooking pot….

For the Teapot Collectors
Though the original Artful Teapot exhibit is long over, this selection of photos is still an enjoyable browse for anyone who collects unusual teapots. This updated photo gallery shows some…

Lipton’s Tea to Go
In the heat of the summer, who goes anywhere without a bottle of water handy? Now you can turn your bottled water into a quick and easy bottle of iced…

Stolen milk crates feed black market (AP via Yahoo! News)
For decades, college kids have used stolen milk crates as the basic building blocks of coffee tables and dorm room shelves.

Cafe Culture Downunder

George Sabados, in his regular column "An Australian Viewpoint," talks about cafe culture in Australia and New Zealand - how it developed, how it compares to the US, and where it’s going.
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