Coffee N’ Beans

Owners of Coffee Grounds receive Historic Preservation award (Terre Haute Tribune Star)
A bit of Terre Haute history is now being served with every cup of coffee at the Coffee Grounds downtown.

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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White Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti
Winter is almost over, but I’m still craving warm treats. My coffee alone isn’t enough, so I’ve whipped up a batch of biscotti to dunk. So far, my favourite…

Have You Tried Bubble Tea Yet?
Tired of the latest fad coffees? Something new is hitting tea houses and coffeeshops across the country. It s bubble tea. This somewhat bizarre drink also goes by the names boba,…

Sugar Falls in London on Record Brazilian Harvest; Coffee Gains (Bloomberg.com)
May 20 (Bloomberg) — White sugar fell for a second day in London on expectations for a record crop in Brazil, the biggest grower. Cocoa declined and coffee gained.

Human Snake Conflict Inside Coffee Forests
Lurking in the forest one can find a bizarre collection of snakes. The presence of different snake species speaks volumes about the fertility status of the coffee forests.

Have You Tried Bubble Tea Yet?
Tired of the latest fad coffees? Something new is hitting tea houses and coffeeshops across the country. It s bubble tea. This somewhat bizarre drink also goes by the names boba,…

Cold Weather Coffee Roasting
Roasting coffee can be done indoors or outdoors. With my current pad, roasting on the outdoor patio is the only option. My smoke detector is hyper sensitive and requires an acrobat to disable. As the months went by and the temperature dropped, my roast times were getting longer and longer.

Volunteerism, coffee club, book club have kept King ’so busy’ (The Post and Courier)
Dick King’s date book is full. “I’ve been retired for 15 years and it doesn’t even seem like I retired,” King said. “I’m so busy.” The Mount Pleasant retiree arranges Wednesday meetings for others just like him, inviting speakers to attend monthly groups for at least the last decade. King calls on area leaders and other interesting people to speak at Mount Pleasant Men’s Coffee Club at Alhambra …

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 and doughnuts to go for Nursing Home Week (Charles City Press)
To help celebrate National Nursing Home Week (May 12-16), the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home hosted a free drive-through coffee break for the public Thursday morning from 8-10 a.m. Residents and staff provided everyone who stopped under the front car port with a complimentary cup of coffee and doughnut.

Rancilio Rocky, Gino Magnotta

Bottom Line: Despite a few frustrating quirks, this grinder can grind - beautifully and consistently and at a fair price.  In the end, this is what you really need a grinder to do.
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Coffee Shop Owner’s Mission More Than Just Coffee (FOX 2 News St. Louis)
Sam Malek has just wrapped up his first year of helping those who need it. He’s become a champion of lost causes out of a little drive-through coffee house in west St. Louis County. FOX 2’s John Auble paid him a visit for a progress report on his mission in life that’s about more than just coffee.

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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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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Top French Presses
Whether you call it a “French press” or a “plunger pot”, these little low-tech coffee makers can be very handy to have around. Not to mention that they can make…

NYC Cafe Scene Report: March 2008

Liz Clayton reports from the frontlines of the growing NYC coffee scene.
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Let’s Talk Coffee

Lois Maffeo jets from the Pacific Northwest down to the relationship-centered Let’s Talk Coffee event an annual gathering of growers and roasters that most recently took place in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
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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…