Coffee N’ Beans

Waking up to Smell the Coffee Good for Brain too (NPR)
A new study says that chemicals in coffee’s aroma help protect the brain from stress-related damage. A neuroscientist from the project talks about the team’s findings and whether we should just sniff our morning coffee instead of drinking it.

Revitalize Old Rubber Vac Pot Gaskets
I love vac pot coffee. What's not to love? It's fun to brew and the coffee is as good as brewed coffee can be, without the sediment you get with a press pot.

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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Expert roasts web-enabled coffee maker (VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
An Australian IT security specialist has discovered a number of security flaws after hooking up his coffee percolator to the web.

Cops: Men stole 1,000 pounds of Kona coffee (USA Today)
Someone stole more than 1,000 pounds of coffee from a private residence in Hawaii, according to KITV-TV. KGMB-TV reports that police have identified two men who “ran off with” the Kona coffee. The green beans, said to be worth $14,000,…

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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Bumper Tamping Stand, Drazen Babich

Bottom Line: Made my tamping routine quicker and easier, and my wife happier person!
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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…

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.

Coffee Meth Myth?
Hotel coffee-makers being used to make crystal meth — urban myth, or cause for concern?

Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer? (BusinessWeek)
A new study finds that drinking coffee, especially for women, is good for the heart

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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Featured Recipes
I’d thought I’d highlight some of the many recipes in my collection: Frozen Coffee Parfait Pots au Chocolat Ginger Iced Tea Mint Lemonade Mediterranean Coffee …

Internet-connected coffee maker has security holes (CNET)
Coffee addict discovers problems with his Internet-connected coffee maker that could open up his PC to attackers.

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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Java for Longevity? Filtering Coffee Studies (ABC News)
New research begs the question: how should we process all these coffee studies?

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…

SCAA 2008 Minneapolis Preview

A preview of what to expect from our coverage of this year’s Specialty Coffee Association of America 2008 Trade Show and Conference, live from Minneapolis.
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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?s Aroma Stirs the Brain (CBS News)
What if merely waking up and smelling coffee powers up your brain, without ever taking a sip? Most people drink coffee for its taste and its caffeine jolt, but the smell may bring its own benefits.

Top 10 Ways You Know You Are Really Into Coffee
Top 10 List of ways you know if you are *really* into Coffee.

Moka Pot Stove
Being a person who appreciates a good cup of coffee, I have always been interested in doing everything possible to ensure that my cup is a good one. I have also been a person of sub-average means, so although a full on espresso maker is something I would love to have, I can't bring myself to buy one of those really cheap-ass machines that will never really do a good job.

Biggby Coffee coming to Owosso (The Argus-Press)
CALEDONIA TWP. - An East Lansing-based coffee franchise is coming to the area.

Death Came To Tea
Death Came To Tea poem.

Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster (HealthCentral.com)
Copyright 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. FRIDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) — Just sniffing that first hot cup of coffee in the morning may help ease some stresses you might be feeling, a South Korean trial indicates.