Coffee N’ Beans

Researchers find uses for old coffee (UPI)
Italian researchers say the leftover dregs from the estimated 70 million cups of coffee that are made daily in Italy could be used to fuel stoves and boilers.

The CoffeeGeek FAQ

The official FAQ for this website, covering why it exists, what its mission is, and what we hope it becomes.
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Coffee Meth Myth?
Hotel coffee-makers being used to make crystal meth — urban myth, or cause for concern?

Santa Cruz police release description of suspect in rape at coffee shop (San Jose Mercury News)
Santa Cruz police are releasing a more detailed description of the man who raped and robbed a 24-year-old coffee shop employee, before he also tried locking her in a storage freezer by blocking it with a table.

Give it up for CoffeeKids

A push to raise some solid funds for the charitable organization CoffeeKids, as well as some discussion about new coffees, a look at thermoblocks vs. boilers, and a preview of the WBC machine certifications.
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October Coffee Discoverings

Eveyrthing from hand grinders and cool espresso cups to the potential "Coffee of the Year" (no, it’s not Esmeralda!) is covered in this edition of Coffee at the Moment. Mark also asks you how you feel about trade show and barista competition coverage on the website.
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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.

Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 3: Ontario and Quebec

Liz Clayton journeyed across five Canadian provinces (with a brief foray into the US) to savour great coffees, tour great roasteries, and enjoy great cafés. Some people have all the luck! This is the final entry in a three-part chronicle of her grand tour of coffee.
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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.

Coffee, smoothies and autonomy; Maui Wowi owner opened franchise so he could be his own boss (The Bulletin)
REDMOND Despite a slower-than-expected opening, Tyson Hurst said he does not regret his decision to open the first Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies franchise in Oregon.That s because he sees the potential for the Denver-based company s coffee and smoothie combination to thrive as more people learn about his business.

Newcomers club holding coffee (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
The University Club Newcomers, for people new to the Johnson County area, will meet for an informal coffee from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at a member’s home.

Why Mormons Don't Drink Coffee or Tea
Have you noticed that most followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) commonly called Mormons, don't drink coffee or tea?

Happy Valentine’s Day
Everyone’s favourite chocolate holiday. You can always get romantic with a warm coffee cocktail or a cup of hot chocolate. Or if you’re looking for a decadent dessert, I have…

Caffeine Symptoms
You’re thinking about cutting down on your coffee consumption? Now, I’m not typically one to tell people to drink less coffee, but if you are drinking an excessive amount of…

Growing Herbs for Tea
Just a few easy-to-grow plants in your garden can supply you with fresh herbs for tea all spring and summer long. Everyone loves mint, but you can also grow chamomile,…

Kenyan coffee comes to Florida through Growers Alliance (The Florida Times-Union)
St. Johns County resident Martin Kabaki and his fiance Purity Gikunju both grew up in Kenya, but they came all the way to Northeast Florida to start what they call a “coffee revolution.”

Coffee Holding Co., Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings (Finanzen.net)
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (AMEX: JVA) today announced its operating results for the quarter ended January 31, 2008. In this release, the Company: Reports net sales of $14,962,541 for the three months ended January 31, …

Happy Valentine’s Day
Everyone’s favourite chocolate holiday. You can always get romantic with a warm coffee cocktail or a cup of hot chocolate. Or if you’re looking for a decadent dessert, I have…

Kenyan coffee comes to Florida through Growers Alliance (The Florida Times-Union)
St. Johns County resident Martin Kabaki and his fiance Purity Gikunju both grew up in Kenya, but they came all the way to Northeast Florida to start what they call a “coffee revolution.”

Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 3: Ontario and Quebec

Liz Clayton journeyed across five Canadian provinces (with a brief foray into the US) to savour great coffees, tour great roasteries, and enjoy great cafés. Some people have all the luck! This is the final entry in a three-part chronicle of her grand tour of coffee.
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Coffee Holding Co., Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings (wallstreet:online AG)
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (98572;AMEX:JVA) today announced its operating results for the quarter ended January

Coffee Holding Co., Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings (Finanzen.net)
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (AMEX: JVA) today announced its operating results for the quarter ended January 31, 2008. In this release, the Company: Reports net sales of $14,962,541 for the three months ended January 31, …

Tea & Coffee Glossary
Do you really know what a barista does? Or what kind of tea is macha? There are plenty of terms in the world of coffee and tea, so make sure…

MARKET TALK: ICE Coffee Climbs As London Strengthens (INO News)
0948 EDT [Dow Jones] - ICE May arabica coffee is up 295 points at $1.5690 a pound after reaching a one-week high, with July up 305 points. “It’s shaped up as a big day for London, which finally broke above last Friday’s range,” a New York desk trader says.

Chasing the Geisha: Boquete 2008

Ed Kaufmann travels from Brooklyn to Panama to visit the Hacienda Esmeralda plantation and the farms of Boquete, in the state of Chiriqui at the foot of Volcan Baru.
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Coffee. Culture. Christ. tonight (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)
MANITOWOC - The Coffee.Culture.Christ. Lenten series on movies, music, money and time concludes tonight at 7 at Manitowoc Coffee, 836 S. Eighth St.

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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