Coffee N’ Beans

Coffee Vodka
Plain vodka has flavor. Let's get that out of the way before someone feels the need to send me an email pontificating about the subtle flavors of plain vodka when this article is dedicated to pontificating about a particular type of flavored vodka.

Sector Snap: Coffee Makers (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Investors registered their disappointment in a U.S. traffic decline at Starbucks Corp. but also rewarded coffee maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for a big first-quarter profit rise.

New Disc Choices for the Tassimo
Tassimo has partnered up with coffee giant Starbucks to produce a new series of coffee discs for its beverage system. Genuine Starbucks coffee is now available in 4 varieties: Breakfast…

Battle North America vs. Italy - The Results

In the third (and last, for now) article in a series, we finally get down to brass tacks as it where, and put some of the best major market coffees out of Italy against some of the best that the US and Canada has to offer in this Battle Italy vs. North America Espresso shootout. It ain’t over by a long shot.
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New Disc Choices for the Tassimo
Tassimo has partnered up with coffee giant Starbucks to produce a new series of coffee discs for its beverage system. Genuine Starbucks coffee is now available in 4 varieties: Breakfast…

2007 Canadian Coffee & Tea Show Report

Liz Clayton reports on what she found - and what she didn’t find - at the 2007 Canadian Coffee & Tea Show in Toronto along with thoughts on what could happen in 2008.
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Greenwood Superintendent meets with parents at coffee break (The Index-Journal)
Greenwood School District 50 Superintendent Darrell Johnson speaks with a group of parents during the first parent coffee break at the Genesis Education Center.

Rockland Business In Hot Water Over Coffee Odor (WCSH 6 Portland)
ROCKLAND (NEWS CENTER) — Is the smell of roasting coffee an aroma.. or a stench? That’s the question in Rockland these days.

Hamilton Beach Espresso Machines - All, Aaron McVay

Bottom Line: Amazing value, buy this machine for less than $50 and see if espresso is something you want to do…spend money when you  know what you want after using this machine.
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Espresso Machine Terminology - Clarity for the Caffeinated Connoisseur
Love the taste of freshly brewed espresso but confused by some of the language used to describe the processes, machinery and serving suggestions?

Coffee bad for diabetics, study suggests (Guardian Unlimited)
Drinking coffee appears to hamper efforts by people with type 2 diabetes to control their blood sugar levels

Coffee for Company - 5 Quick Tips
Every year I get people asking me how to prepare for the onslaught of visitors to their house. a decent percentage of the adults all drink coffee in one form or another and being the Coffee Guy I feel it is my duty to impart the 5 tips for better Holiday Coffee Experiences.

Keurig K-Cup Machines, Jack Otter

Bottom Line: Hard-core snobs won’t like it, but for the coffee addict on the go, this is a heck of a lot better than most other single-serve machine on the market- and the price is right.
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History of Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate didn’t start out as the sweet and creamy drink you know and love. The Atzecs first drank chocolate cold, mixed with wine and spiked with chili peppers. It…

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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Hot coffee, warm scene (The Kansas City Star)
Thud. Outside the coffee shop, the front end of one SUV is snug against the back end of another. Inside the shop, from a perspective behind the glass, with no soundtrack to help, here s how the scene unfolds:

Ways to Brew Coffee
Coffee can be made many different ways, and the method you choose can have an effect on the taste of your final cup. If you’re looking to expand your coffee…

Coffee found to have unexpected benefits (The Triangle Online)
The occasional stop at Starbucks or quick pick-up at The Daily Grind drive-thru may do more than settle that irresistible craving for a peppermint latte, which happens to be the greatest part of the winter, next to the “Home Alone” soundtrack. Coffee products often receive a bad rep as caffeine is an addictive drug with side effects from excess consumption that include increased blood …

Recipe-of-the-Week Newsletter
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to try new coffee recipes? Add some inspiration to your cup with a free recipe delivered to your email-box every week. A mix…

The 2007 Canadian National Barista Championship

Liz Clayton gives a full rundown on the happenings at the 2007 Canadian National Barista Championship, which took place in Toronto in mid September, with the winner going on to the 2008 World Barista Championship in Copenhagen.
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Recipe-of-the-Week Newsletter
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to try new coffee recipes? Add some inspiration to your cup with a free recipe delivered to your email-box every week. A mix…

Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 1: Vancouver

Liz Clayton journeyed across five Canadian provinces (with a brief foray into the US) to savour great coffees, tour great roasteries, and enjoy great caf[’e]s. Some people have all the luck! This is the first part of a three-part chronicle of her grand tour of coffee.
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Military Orders More Caffeine For Everyone, Starting in 1832!
Although none of the soldiers were likely to have complained, it probably didn't take long for military generals to realize that those alcohol rations they were giving the soldiers were doing more than just boosting spirits (pun intended).

Coffee conundrums: Local experts provide tips on brewing great java (Tacoma News Tribune)
So, you know coffee? I was talking with Steve O Brien, proprietor of Puget Sound Beverage, a Tacoma coffee services vendor. I thought I knew coffee.

A Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tutorial For the Caffeine-Inclined
For the home barista who s serious about their espresso, the Rancilio Silvia is a commercial-style espresso machine that includes professional-grade components