Coffee News from March 19, 2010

An Exploration of Ethiopian Sidamos

As the CoffeeGeek Coffee Discovery Series Kicks off, we have a look at Ethiopian Sidamos supplied by Ecco Caffe, a Santa Rosa, California Roaster. This consumer tasting event took place in September.
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Coffee Waves Brewing Up Business in Port A (KIII Corpus Christi)
Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. Time now for a coffee break. A local coffee shop that's had some major success on Alameda near the university is now looking to brew up business in Port Aransas.

St. Patrick's Day Blogathon - Cocktails & Cooking for Two
If you're planning on a more intimate gathering for St. Patrick's Day, be sure to check out these Irish cocktail recipes and recipes for cooking for two from Colleen Graham, About's Cocktails Guide, and Kevin Weeks, About's Cooking for Two Guide:

• This Irish Martini recipe transforms your favorite Vodka Martini into a lucky libation.
• Everybody's Irish is a cocktail that Colleen said, "will get everyone in the spirit of the Irish." It contains Irish whiskey and it's green.
• Kevin said, "There is nothing more Irish than Guinness. Made using water from the Liffey River, it is one of the most famous beers (specifically a "stout") in the world." He suggested using it as ingredient in Steak and Guinness Pie, a staple of English and Irish pub fare, and buying a few extra pints to pair with your meal for two.
• Corning your own beef takes some advance planning, but it's easy to make and delicious.

Coffee? Not me; make mine orange juice (The Biloxi Sun Herald)
I am not a coffee drinker.

The Longest Coffee Roast Ever?
Slow roasted coffee just took on a new meaning.

Fast Feed: Coffee Party to rival Tea Party (The Herald of Arkansas State University)
The new Coffee Party hosted its official kickoff Saturday in more than 350 coffee shops nationwide. Coordinators of this political movement are calling the event a "huge success." Members and curious citizens came together to discuss the issues pressing America today, the most overriding issue being health care reform.

The 2 Best Cups of Coffee I've Ever Had
I don’t believe there is always a direct correlation between price and quality. To illustrate this point, I’d like to describe the two best cups of coffee I’ve ever had.

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