Coffee N’ Beans

Options still available for coffee enthusiasts with lighter wallets (The Log Cabin Democrat)
Hi. My name is Jerrica, and I am a coffee addict.

Watch Hill Coffee Voted Best Coffee (Westerly Sun)
Congratulations to Nick and Betsy Crussana and the staff at Watch Hill Coffee Company on Bay Street in Watch Hill for being voted as the “Best Coffee” by our viewers.

Gordon’s coffee stop in Morris Friday (Morris Daily Herald)
COAL CITY - State Rep. Careen Gordon, D-Morris, has announced the dates for her coffee shop stops for August. Gordon invites all local patrons to enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss local concerns.

Tips for Making Iced Coffee
Well, it’s still hot out, which makes it the perfect weather for having iced coffee. If you’re serving cold brewed beverages when friends are over, try some of these tips…

What’s Wrong with the WBC

A former Executive Director of the World Barista Champiionship speaks out about problems with the WBC and how it is organized and run and offers some discussion on possible solutions.
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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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MiniMoka Grinders - All, Taco Ekl

Bottom Line: A little grinding powerhouse — fantastic results, great value
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Using the Zarafina Tea Maker
The Zarafina Tea Maker Suite lets you brew tea with the same ease as brewing a pot of coffee. Add tea, water and let the machine do the rest. I…

Meeting Death for Coffee at Starbucks
Meeting Death for Coffee at Starbucks poem

Coffee industry plans to be global leader (Vietnam Net)
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has plans to become a world leader in the coffee market, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Diep Kinh Tan.

Naked Coffee Drinker Charged (WCMH Columbus)
Mark A. Stock spent Monday night sleeping in his van behind the Max Meadows firehouse. The 51-year-old Fairport, N.Y., resident awoke early Tuesday morning and got out of his vehicle to enjoy the view and his coffee.

Coffee Roundtable - Our Starbucks Idea
I just saw a news story on how Starbucks is asking it's customers for ideas on how they can be a better company. Well good ideas are no fun if you can't share them with your friends.

MiniMoka Grinders - All, Taco Ekl

Bottom Line: A little grinding powerhouse — fantastic results, great value
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Coffee Reaches Innovation High (The Gourmet Retailer)
This month’s Productscan new drinks review focuses on new coffee launches, as a plethora of new beverages have been launched that contain coffee extracts. Some of these capitalize on the new positioning of coffee as a healthy supplement, while others focus on its energy-giving properties.

Expobar Brewtus, Ray Sachs

Bottom Line: So far, so great.
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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…

What’s Wrong with the WBC

A former Executive Director of the World Barista Champiionship speaks out about problems with the WBC and how it is organized and run and offers some discussion on possible solutions.
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Council to consider Coffee Creek Crossing PUD Monday (Chesterton Tribune)
The Chesterton Town Council will consider enactment at its meeting Monday night of the planned unit development ordinance which would govern Coffee Creek Crossing, the mall proposed for development on property annexed last year south of the Indiana Toll Road and east of Ind. 49.

San Francisco Cafe Crawl: Spring 2008

Liz Clayton makes pays a tiny checkup visit to San Francisco’s newest, famousest and most delicious cafes.
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Rancilio Rocky, Jerome Harrison

Bottom Line: Looks good on the counter, but cannot produce a reliable grind.  Pass on this grinder.
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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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Coffee set to cool on weak export (Express India)
India’s coffee prices, which rose nearly 35% in the first half of 2008, are likely to plateau in the second half on slackening export demand and easing freight rates, industry officials said on Wednesday.

Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL, Don Ferron

Bottom Line: Time will have the final say, but first impression - can’t go wrong with the Cafe Roma!
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How to Make Sun Tea
Interested in trying a new way to brew fresh tea? Well, use the gentle heat of the sun to make tea without destroying the flavour with boiling water. It’s easy…

Lelit PL 041 Espresso Machine, Jolene Litman

Bottom Line: Good value for the features and aesthetically pleasing.
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The Tea Forte Iced Tea Pitcher
I have tried a new iced tea pitcher system from Tea Forte, and thought it was pretty neat for making a quick glass of iced tea. With summer almost upon…

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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