Archive for June, 2008

Best In Show - Sell All My Shares And sell

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Best In Show - Sell All My Shares
And sell all my shares!

If You Love a Good Cup of Coffee, or a Great Adventure Story - God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect … (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee” report to their offering.

Best In Show - Switched To Decaf Switched to decaf.

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Best In Show - Switched To Decaf
Switched to decaf.

Top Cool Drinks for Summertime The best remedy for scorching

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Top Cool Drinks for Summertime
The best remedy for scorching hot weather is a tall class of something ice cold. You might not immediately think of coffee or tea in the summer, but you’ll find…

Let’s Talk Coffee
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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Latte Art Photo Gallery
We all know that brewing the perfect cup of coffee, or pulling the perfect shot of espresso is a true art form. But here are some cool examples of how…

Get out the Grill ! The sun is shining and

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Get out the Grill !
The sun is shining and the weather is getting warm. It’s time to dust of the old BBQ and get ready for summer. You don’t have to leave your coffee…

Ascent of the Green Beans - 5 Ways Cafes, Chains and Consumers are Going Green
Umesh Bhuju tries to do his bit to make the world a bit greener. These days, it's more than the "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" mantra long associated with environmental consciousness.

Higher Coffee Consumption Associated With Lower Liver Cancer Risk (Science Daily)
A new large, prospective population-based study confirms an inverse relationship between coffee consumption and liver cancer risk. The study also found that higher levels of gamma-glutamyltransferase in the blood were associated with an increased risk of developing the disease.

The Milk Frothing Guide Everything you could possibly want to

Friday, June 27th, 2008

The Milk Frothing Guide
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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2008 Australian Barista Championship Luca Costanzo files this first of

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

2008 Australian Barista Championship
2008 Australian Barista Championship

Luca Costanzo files this first of two detailed reports about the the weekend of competitions in Melbourne Australia recently covering the gamut of coffee and espresso. This time around, the focus is on the ABC - The Australian Barista Championship for 2008.
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March Coffeeings and Starbucks Watch!
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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Coffee to Rise 14% on Funds, Low Stockpiles, Brazil Co-Op

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Coffee to Rise 14% on Funds, Low Stockpiles, Brazil Co-Op Says (Bloomberg.com)
June 24 (Bloomberg) — Coffee in New York may rise as much as 14 percent to $1.70 a pound within two months as funds step up purchases amid falling stockpiles, the world’s biggest coffee cooperative said.

QuickMill Vetrano Espresso Machine, Nicholas L. Bottom Line: This machine

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

QuickMill Vetrano Espresso Machine, Nicholas L.
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Bottom Line: This machine is a compelling entry into the higher end of the E61 class of machines. If you want to go plumbed in for under 2 grand, this machine should be on your short list.
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2008 Australian Barista Championship Luca Costanzo files this first of

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

2008 Australian Barista Championship
2008 Australian Barista Championship

Luca Costanzo files this first of two detailed reports about the the weekend of competitions in Melbourne Australia recently covering the gamut of coffee and espresso. This time around, the focus is on the ABC - The Australian Barista Championship for 2008.
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Teas of India
Just like coffee, tea also varies around the world with certain regions being well known for their superior tea. Teas from India are among the finest around, particularly the famous…

Dutch ban tobacco from ‘coffee shops’ (Adelaide Now)
THE notorious Dutch “coffee shop” faces a unique conundrum under a new public smoking ban: its patrons can still light up their cannabis joints but no longer if blended with tobacco.

WYSIWYG - Mental Spandex
Mental Spandex

Coffee shop caters to caffeine fans on the go (Journal

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Coffee shop caters to caffeine fans on the go (Journal & Courier)
A new Lafayette coffee spot is intended for people on the go — literally.

Dr. Ernesto Illy
Dr. Ernesto Illy

The world of coffee lost one of the true giants and innovators in the advancement of espresso science, chemistry, understanding, art and culture. We remember you… and thank you, Dr. Illy.
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Top 10 Ways You Know You Are Really Into Coffee
Top 10 List of ways you know if you are *really* into Coffee.

Chasing the Geisha: Boquete 2008
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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