Coffee N’ Beans

Caffeine Consumption By Coffee Fanatics
Once people learn about the INeedCoffee web site, they always seem to come to the same conclusion. You must drink a lot of coffee! For the longest time I tried to defend myself by explaining that I prefer quality over quantity.

Mexico, C America Cash Coffee: Diffs Weaken As Prices Surge (INO News)
MEXICO CITY (Dow Jones)–Physical trading continued at a modest pace this week in the cash arabica coffee markets of Mexico and Central America as international futures prices continued to rally at 10-year highs, traders said Thursday.

Grinding Down the Competition
It is a well accepted fact that whole coffee beans stay fresher longer than already ground coffee, so why doesn't everyone buy whole bean coffee?

Seeing is Believing
I just wanted to let you know about some of the video resources here at the Coffee/Tea site. Reading instructions and recipes are great, but sometimes you want to see…

Starbucks closes doors to learn to make coffee (+video) (The New Zealand Herald)
Coffee chain Starbucks shut down its stores Tuesday evening for a mass training session. The java giant is hoping to give its business a boost as it prepares to battle with new rival McDonald’s, which will be serving espresso based drinks.

La Spaziale S1, Jay Levenson

Bottom Line: At the $2000 price point, this is an easy choice for optimal home espresso and cappuccino.
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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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Starbucks takes coffee break (San Bernardino Sun)
Caffeine addicts across the United States might have to find themselves an alternate dealer if they need a coffee fix this evening during Starbucks’ nationwide timeout.

Starbucks tests $2.50 premium coffee to boost sales (The Journal News)
Starbucks Corp. is experimenting with a $2.50 cup of coffee that would add a new, premium product to help fight the first drop in U.S. customer visits in its 37-year history.

Eating Out: More than just coffee (Sunday Life)
Avoca Cafe, Arthur Street, Belfast. Tel: 028 9027 9955 Having visited before for coffee and found a lengthy queue, myself and some colleagues thought we would beat the lunchtime rush and arrive shortly after noon.

Technivorm Moccamaster Thermal Models, Rob J

Bottom Line: Don’t fall for all the hype! Stick with french press!
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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 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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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
Read more…

No more average cup of joe: Specialty beverages put coffee back in favor (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
It almost goes without saying that the world of coffee has changed dramatically during the years that David Cooper, Dennis Cooper and Duane McCoskey have been affiliated with it.

Popular Espresso Machine Features
Cup warmers, frothing wands, water filters and so much more. What features are important to you in an espresso machine? Did you even know that espresso machines came with so…

Mocha Chip Cookie
The only thing better than coffee is chocolate, or is it the other way around? Either way they are both fabulous, and go great together.

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…

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…

Seeing is Believing
I just wanted to let you know about some of the video resources here at the Coffee/Tea site. Reading instructions and recipes are great, but sometimes you want to see…

Grinding Down the Competition
It is a well accepted fact that whole coffee beans stay fresher longer than already ground coffee, so why doesn t everyone buy whole bean coffee?

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…

Ebli, Luna Pier mayor to hold coffee hour (The Monroe Evening News)
LUNA PIER - State Rep. Kate Ebli, D-Monroe, will host an informal conversation coffee hour from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday at Gander’s Restaurant, 4219 Luna Pier Rd.