Coffee N’ Beans

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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Eliza’s Coffee Pot: One special pot of coffee (Carroll County Online)
Special Olympic athlete Erica Wheeler suffers from cerebral palsy, but her disability hasn’t stopped her from opening her own business. Recently, Wheeler and her parents Hank and Denise, opened Eliza’s Coffee Pot and Del-lites at the Westminster Antique Mall located at 433 Hahn Road.

How to Buy an Espresso Machine

CoffeeGeek’s comprehensive guide on how to make the right decision the first time when buying a quality espresso machine. Filled with insider tips, budget recommendations, and more.
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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. Lindsay from 49th Parallel is pictured.
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From Alberta to Esmeralda

A look at the growing coffee scene in Alberta with latte art throwdowns, the start of a revolution in culinary coffee there, and more. Plus insanity as the real deal Esmeralda Especiale is thrown at the espresso grinder.
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The Joy of Soy
Soy milk is a very healthy alternative to regular cow’s milk, both for straight drinking, or for adding just a splash in your tea or coffee. If you’ve never tried…

Kenya: Coffee Sale Wars Rage As Farmers Seek Better Pay (AllAfrica.com)
A fierce battle over marketing has hit the coffee industry as farmers demand better pay for their produce.

Top Ways to Make a Bad Cup of Coffee
Sure, making coffee is a simple process. But there are plenty of things that can ruin your brew. Here is a handy list of ways to make a bad cup…

Coffee linked with high blood pressure risk (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The likelihood of having to start drug treatment to control high blood pressure, or hypertension, seems to be increased among coffee drinkers. However, researchers also found no relationship between how much coffee one drinks and increased risk of hypertension, whether one drinks one or eight cups or more per day.

From the poorest postal code to the most expensive coffee

In the first original article for CoffeeGeek’s newest column, Mark talks about the Western Canadian Regional Barista Championship, some magical moments in a place you’d least expect it, and experiencing the Esmeralda Especiale.
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Kickstarting the Rant & Rave

A bit of a kick in the seat of his pants got Mark thinking about getting back to the roots of what his column space on CoffeeGeek is supposed to be all about - but it took readers, our content editor, and a lot of re-reading of the website to get there… maybe.
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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…

Review of Tetley’s Chai Tea
As a lover of chai tea, I thought I would try a teabag variety and see how the flavour compares with chai brewed with fresh spices. Well, as usual, teabags…

Whipped Cream Amazement
In working for an office coffee service for the past 14 years, I have been amazed at what customers get so excited about. Very few customers usually get excited over cutting their coffee costs or giving them excellent service

Top Ways to Make a Bad Cup of Coffee
Sure, making coffee is a simple process. But there are plenty of things that can ruin your brew. Here is a handy list of ways to make a bad cup…

Eliza’s Coffee Pot: One special pot of coffee (Carroll County Online)
Special Olympic athlete Erica Wheeler suffers from cerebral palsy, but her disability hasn’t stopped her from opening her own business. Recently, Wheeler and her parents Hank and Denise, opened Eliza’s Coffee Pot and Del-lites at the Westminster Antique Mall located at 433 Hahn Road.

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…

CME welcomes talks with Vietnam to trade coffee (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The CME Group has not entered formal talks with Vietnam on trading Vietnamese coffee on the Chicago exchange, but would welcome the possibility, a CME spokesman said on Friday.

Review of Tetley’s Chai Tea
As a lover of chai tea, I thought I would try a teabag variety and see how the flavour compares with chai brewed with fresh spices. Well, as usual, teabags…

Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve started a list of the common questions that I get about coffee, tea and other related drinks. Fifteen questions are answered so far, such as: do hot drinks really…

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…

Coffee Profiling and Dessert Pairing
Coffee is to be no longer underrated. It s no longer that set of tin cans lining the common supermarket shelf and will likely no longer be so disrespected. Coffee is now the pride of the same connoisseur who for so many millennium prized and cherished wines and chocolates.

Kickstarting the Rant & Rave

A bit of a kick in the seat of his pants got Mark thinking about getting back to the roots of what his column space on CoffeeGeek is supposed to be all about - but it took readers, our content editor, and a lot of re-reading of the website to get there… maybe.
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Your current topic is coffee (Lifetime)
Q: I know I’m supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day. Can coffee and tea count toward my daily quota? What about juice and soda? Jess…

Vietnam Aug Coffee Exports Likely Down 10.7% On Year (The Forex Market)
HANOI (Dow Jones)–Vietnam’s coffee exports in August are likely to have fallen 10.7% on year in terms of volume but risen 24.3% in terms of value, according to estimates issued Friday by the General Statistics Office.

Top Ways to Make a Bad Cup of Coffee
Sure, making coffee is a simple process. But there are plenty of things that can ruin your brew. Here is a handy list of ways to make a bad cup…

Cupping - A Sensory Experience
If you've tried freshly roasted coffee you probably have a decent idea how palate-pleasing it can be. But, how good is it really?

Art exhibit at Bartleby s Coffee Cafe (Norwich Bulletin)
MYSTIC The opening exhibit of the artwork of Sara Wallach, a California artist, entitled The Art of Movement - Saragraphs by Sara Wallach, will be held at Bartleby s Coffee Cafe, 46 West Main St., Mystic through Sept. 29.