Nothing beats a Cup of Coffee to start the day.
Hottop KN-8828P Coffee Bean Roaster First Look
Maybe you currently have a KN-8828P Hottop roaster, and would like to get more out of it. Maybe you are thinking of upgrading from one of your simpler models like the KN-8828, KN-8828D, or KN-8828B to the more advanced KN-8828P digital model.
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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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Coming up is the day for all things Irish, and that includes beverages. Everyone is familiar with the simple Irish Coffee, but you can also indulge in Irish Tea. Or…
TPD Investigation at a local coffee shop, complaint unfounded (KVOA Tucson)
Two officers entering Java Edge coffee shop on what the Tucson Police Department calls a “training exercise” to show newer officers how to strike up conversations with the public. But, the store staff says the exercise went way overboard. Tucson Police Internal Affairs spent several weeks looking into this encounter before they concluded that the complaint was unfounded.
NYC Cafe Scene Report: March 2008 
Liz Clayton reports from the frontlines of the growing NYC coffee scene.
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Sparks seek q’final bonus vs Coffee Kings (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines Toyota Otis tries to secure the second quarterfinal incentive when it tangles with San Mig Coffee on Tuesday in the PBL Lipovitan Amino Sports Cup at the Emilio Aguinaldo College gym.
Grinders, Coffees and Caffeines 
November comes in like a juggernaut for the coffee world with a lot of new coffees coming available, people all in a frenzy buying coffee related holiday gifts, and then we have Dr. Illy (of the Andrea kind) lecturing… and there’s the constant questions about caffeine. All this and more in this Coffee at the Moment.
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Chicory
Ground and roasted chicory is often found blended with coffee, or even brewed all by itself for a caffeine-free alternative. The chicory root is used for coffee, but the leaves…
March Coffeeings and Starbucks Watch! 
Mark takes a look at the latest rumours flying around about Starbucks "next big thing" (they seem to have a big thing every few weeks lately) as well as keeping you up to date on the fundraising for CoffeeKids, a massive excerpt from a new book coming out on espresso, and much more.
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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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Conti Coffee drips into Texas Krogers (Coppell Gazette)
It s a business that started in 1928 in Nicaragua. Now, Conti Coffee is filling cups in Coppell, Plano, Southlake and Frisco. Next, it will head to Houston.
EARNINGS: Sales perk up for coffee producer (North County Times)
VISTA —- Revenue from Javo Beverage Co.’s coffee products rose again in the first three months of the year, though the company reported a net loss for the quarter amid growing marketing expenses.
QuickMill Vetrano Espresso Machine, Tara Rae 
Bottom Line: It’s the "WOW EFFECT" that what all our family & friends say Wow what a great coffee! You should be charging for them!!!!!!
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Deal of the Day - Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee (ABC 15 Phoenix)
Looking for a boost? Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee is a coffee and smoothie drink shop with a Hawaiian flare. They have espresso drinks, lattes, fruit smoothies and the list goes on.
Coffee Meth Myth?
Hotel coffee-makers being used to make crystal meth — urban myth, or cause for concern?
Coffee Mugs of Coffee Fanatics
A photo collection of the favorite coffee mugs of several INeedCoffee contributors.
The story of a farm manager and the wonderful coffee he helped to produce for Finca Vista Hermosa, and the legacy he leaves behind. His life, and that of his son were tragically cut short by roadside bandits.
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Coffee protects some women against breast cancer (News-Medical-Net)
Depending on which variant of a certain gene a woman has, a coffee consumption rate of at least two-three cups a day can either reduce the total risk of developing breast cancer or delay the onset of cancer. This is shown in new research from Lund University and Malmo University in Sweden.
Coffee shop exhibits first-rate, first-grade art (The Desert Sun)
The Old Town Coffee Company is not new to showcasing local artists’ work on their walls. But this art is different: It’s painted by first-graders from La Quinta’s Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
Grinders, Coffees and Caffeines
November comes in like a juggernaut for the coffee world with a lot of new coffees coming available, people all in a frenzy buying coffee related holiday gifts, and then we have Dr. Illy (of the Andrea kind) lecturing… and there’s the constant questions about caffeine. All this and more in this Coffee at the Moment.
Read more…
Conti Coffee drips into Texas Krogers (Coppell Gazette)
It s a business that started in 1928 in Nicaragua. Now, Conti Coffee is filling cups in Coppell, Plano, Southlake and Frisco. Next, it will head to Houston.
NYC Cafe Scene Report: March 2008
Liz Clayton reports from the frontlines of the growing NYC coffee scene.
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Creating the 2008 Sketchtoon Coffee Calendar
A few years ago, my wife and I went looking for coffee-themed calendars to be used as gifts for coffee-loving friends. We were very surprised to find none in the calendar kiosks at the local malls, coffee shops and very few to choose from online.
The Science of Coffee: Andrea Illy in NYC 
Illy Caffé CEO Andrea Illy spoke to the New York Academy of Sciences last month in Manhattan. CoffeeGeek’s Liz Clayton recaps the lecture, and sits down with the chemist-cum-exec for a wee little chat.
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Finding the Best of the Best in Coffee
There are, nowadays, a limited number of coffee roasters that independently test their coffee beans for taste observations and aromas. These beans are graded and assessed just like fine wine.
For quick jolt of flavor, add instant coffee (Pioneer Press)
Instant coffee can be a quick cook’s secret ingredient.
