Coffee N’ Beans

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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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 County preps for Gustav on anniversary of Katrina (The Enterprise Ledger)
Personnel from the Red Cross and the Coffee County Emergency Management Agency are keeping a wary eye on Tropical Storm Gustav, which is expected to become a hurricane and may affect the Wiregrass as early as Sunday night.

Top Sparkling Recipes
The best recipes that sparkle. That is, tea and coffee recipes that have soda, seltzer or carbonated water in them. Great for summer. Nothing refreshes better than an ice cold…

Using a Siphon Coffee Maker

A text and visual walk through on how to use a siphon coffee device (also known as a vacpot, syphon coffee maker, vacuum brewer, etc). Includes some history and alternative techniques.
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Rockford couple expand coffee business (Rockford Register Star)
Patrick and Phyllis Johnson didn t even drink coffee when they decided in 1999 to start importing unroasted beans from Kenya. Now, the Rockford couple have branched out into providing premixed coffee drinks with a fair-trade certification.

Using a Siphon Coffee Maker

A text and visual walk through on how to use a siphon coffee device (also known as a vacpot, syphon coffee maker, vacuum brewer, etc). Includes some history and alternative techniques.
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Coffee prices slip on stronger dollar (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Coffee prices fell Friday as the dollar was mostly higher against other major currencies. Coffee for December delivery slipped 2.05 cents to settle at $1.4575 a pound on the ICE Futures U.S. exchange, after hitting a high of $1.5020 earlier in the session.

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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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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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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When You’re on the Go
You’re a busy person. Places to go, things to do and all that. Don’t leave your tea or coffee behind when you’re out and about. Top Bottled Iced Tea…

The CoffeeGeek FAQ

The official FAQ for this website, covering why it exists, what its mission is, and what we hope it becomes.
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Clover coffee brewing arrives at Starbucks (AP via Yahoo! News)
Starbucks unveiled the high-priced and high-taste Clover brewing systems at several Seattle stores Tuesday and says more will follow, as part of a recent deal that set the coffee community abuzz.

Philippines artist perks up paintings with coffee (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
There’s something brewing in Sunshine Plata’s paintings. The Filipino artist uses instant coffee to paint whimsical scenes and rural landscapes on canvases that also give off the bean’s earthy aroma.

Mayor hosts quarterly community coffee (The Potpourri)
Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan held her quarterly coffee on Aug, 14 at Main Street Crossing.

Ice Cream and Creme Brulee
There is nothing more relaxing than slowly swinging on a hammock, feeling the light summer breeze, and enjoying some homemade ice cream. Sure, we could be sipping an ice cold caramel macchiato, but coffee ice cream that s heavenly!

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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SD county courthouse bans coffee pots, toasters, microwave ovens (Fargo Forum)
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) - Spurred by three fire alarms that have gone off in the Brown County Courthouse in the past year or so, commissioners have ordered court offices to get rid of their coffee pots, toasters and microwave ovens. Advertisement: TRU GREEN $25 OFF First Application Along with FREE Lawn Analysis and FREE Estimate with TruGreen!

Carlos Martin

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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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.

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…

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.
Read more…