I think I might have been the last person to get this memo: Hot Water + Plastic = Bad.
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Decaf Coffee Methods
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Tres Leches Latte or is it Tre Lattes Latte?
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The Coffee House - A History
31 May 2009 | 9:00 pmThe 18th century London coffee house was the center of controversy, in many ways, even to the point of the king trying to ban coffee and close the establishments. Being the place for political discussion, some of the policies of our newly formed country might have originated in one of these places. -
Vancouver Espresso Vacation
31 May 2009 | 9:00 pmMemorial Day Weekend was approaching so I decided it would be an ideal time to take off on a little vacation. Where should I go? Since it was almost summer, I decided a return visit to Vancouver, Canada would be perfect.
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Indigenous Rights and Development in Peru
25 Jun 2009 | 8:14 pmOn June 5th and 6th, clashes between indigenous protestors and government forces over land rights in the northern Bagua Province of Peru resulted in a number of people on both sides dead (“Fatal Clashes Erupt in Peru at Roadblock,” The New York Times). On the surface, the origin of this problem appears to be in who controls natural resources, but the true nature of the conflict is based in a lack of education and opportunity in indigenous communities and lack of understanding or interest on the part of the government and large corporations. As in many indigenous areas, land… -
Featured Donor: DaVinci Gourmet
25 Jun 2009 | 4:20 pmDaVinci Gourmet, the industry leader in gourmet syrups, is that rare company that extends support of the specialty coffee industry through the entire chain of supply – from coffee growers to beverages served worldwide. Whether it is sponsoring a myriad of barista competitions or providing menu and technical support to small cafes, many witness first hand DaVinci’s support. In particular is their exceptional support of Coffee Kids. Since 2006, DaVinci Gourmet has been a major sponsor of Coffee Kids, contributing over $500,000 with the funds channeled toward the organization’s… -
Meet up with FBG - Percol in the UK
25 Jun 2009 | 4:04 pmOn her way to the SCAE (Specialty Coffee Association of Europe) conference in Cologne, Germany, Coffee Kids Executive Director Carolyn Fairman made a stop in the UK to visit with our friends Brian Chapman and Kirsty McDonald of Food Brands Group. Food Brands Group and its Percol Brand of Instant Coffee were partners with Coffee Kids in launching the Coffee Kids UK charity and have been ardent Coffee Kids supporters over the years. -
Giotto Premium Espresso Machine Auction for Coffee Kids
18 Jun 2009 | 10:36 pmFrom Friday, June 19 through Friday, July 24, Seattle Coffee Gear, a Coffee Kids supporter, will hold an auction for five Limited Edition Giro D’Italia Giotto semi-automatic espresso machines. One machine will be auctioned off per week with all proceeds benefiting Coffee Kids. The machines, created by Milan-based Rocket Espresso, celebrate the Giro d’Italia, a 1,521 mile bike race through the Italian countryside. The Giro d’Italia along with the Tour de France and World Cycling Championship make up the Triple Crown of cycling. Rocket Espresso has created just 100 of these… -
Saving for the Future in Oaxaca
12 Jun 2009 | 4:27 pmWhen women in the community of Los Naranjos told me about their daily schedule, waking at 4 am and going to bed at 10 pm, I realized that my 7-hour trip down bumpy roads to arrive there couldn’t be compared to the challenges these women face every day. May 21-22, I visited three Coffee Kids-sponsored microcredit and saving groups with Nelly Zárate, project coordinator with Coffee Kids’ partner Fostering Community Initiatives in Coffee Regions (FomCafé). The organization works with coffee-growing communities in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, and we have partnered with…
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Food & coffee
7 Jun 2009 | 5:10 pmI never used to be a food person.I mean, I ate food, but that was mostly because you have to in order to survive. And I would occasionally even make food, but it usually came out of a box and one of the main ingredients was typically dehydrated cheese product. And I mean, I always liked food—especially dehydrated cheese product–based food!—but no one in my family was especially culinary or concerned with how food can really affect your quality of life. We weren't exactly health-food people.For instance, I was introduced to whole wheat bread by my girlfriend when I was 22 years old. And… -
Movin' on up
4 Jun 2009 | 7:05 amIn between concerted efforts to teach people all over New York City how to make great coffee, team Counter Culture NYC has been prepping like mad for our new training center's coming-out party in a few weeks:The space is pretty big, and we're all pretty busy, so it's been coming together in fits and starts. But now that we have a deadline, we're getting a little frantic! Shelves are being hung, tools are being organized, weird coffee-grinder-shaped lamps are being cleaned and refurbished... (Photo by Liz Clayton)...you know, the usual stuff.But I forgot that it's just as hard to get an office… -
Quick link zap
29 May 2009 | 8:05 amOh, hi there. Just wanted to take a sec to share a couple links in a totally self-promoting way. (Sorry! I promise this isn't really like me.)Keep abreast (eventually--when we really start updating this regularly) of all the brews that are fit to drink (groan...) with Team Counter Culture Coffee in New York City.And if you are sick of me not updating this silly blog, you can check in on my weekly contributions to Slashfood.com. It's not too late to weigh in on the great blade-vs-burr-grinder debate of 2009! -
Can I get a "what what" for Hacienda la Esmeralda?!
19 May 2009 | 8:20 pmYesterday morning, thanks to the seriously incredible generosity of the coffee-buying team back at Counter Culture HQ, an enthusiastic handful of coffee folks got to completely geek out about Hacienda la Esmeralda (a.k.a. some of the world's most expensive—and extraordinary—coffees).In case you're not familiar with Esmeralda Special and the fervor it inspires among beanheads, here is the 101: The Peterson family bought a coffee farm in Boquete, Panama, in 1996. In 2002, the family discovered that the most exceptional coffees their farm produced were Geisha variety that grew in a… -
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Strawberry Banana Vivanno™ Smoothie!
2 Jul 2009 | 2:19 pmHello! It’s Katie again. For those of you I haven’t ‘met’ over MyStarbucksIdea.com, I am a registered dietitian and a proud partner on the Health & Wellness team.We’ve heard our customers ask for more real fruit, more natural ingredients, more lean protein, and more nutritious options. So, about a year ago, we introduced Vivanno™ Nourishing Blends – a nutritious blended beverage made with simple, high-quality ingredients that deliciously delivers fiber, protein, and real fruit to give you the energy you need to make the most of your… -
Reusable Bags: Out of Africa and Into Our Stores
1 Jul 2009 | 6:01 pmHi, Sarah here from the Merchandise team. About a year ago, Marell, a co-worker of mine, and a partner (employee) from our Supplier Social Responsibility department, traveled to Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa with the goal of bringing back vibrant, authentic materials that we could incorporate into our products and share with our customers. Working with Fair Winds Trading, we are able to do just that—and take it a step further: we’re on our way to building a continuous business relationship with several rural communities in Africa. This allows talented artisans… -
The Return of Treat Receipt
30 Jun 2009 | 10:26 amWe are listening to you and the Treat Receipt is back! The Treat Receipt is our version of Happy Hour and beginning June 30 through September 29, customers who make any purchase before 2 p.m. at participating stores can return the same day after 2 p.m., present their receipt and purchase any Grande (16 fl. oz) cold drink for only $2 (plus tax if applicable). So, when you make your next purchase before 2 p.m., remember to save your receipt, so you can return to Starbucks and enjoy great savings and a refreshing cold beverage.This treat will be offered all summer long! So you… -
Brewed Coffee Calendar – Bold Pick of the Day
29 Jun 2009 | 2:22 pmColin from the brewed team here. I wanted to share some changes we’re making to help customers better understand their brewed coffee choices. Starting today, 6/29, all of our U.S. Company-Operated and Licensed Stores will begin displaying new signage reflecting a change in name from Today’s Morning Pick to Bold Pick of the Day for our “bolder” coffee offering. The new name and updated signage will mean much clearer messaging around choice of brewed coffee. We are changing the name because we’ve received feedback that the former name did not fully communicate the… -
You Asked for it: Introducing the Mini Starbucks Card!!
26 Jun 2009 | 8:20 amThe Mini Starbucks Card is a convenient way to always have your Starbucks Experience at your finger tips – just clip it to whatever you like (keys, gym bag, etc.) and continue to enjoy your on-the-go lifestyle. I clipped mine to my racing bike, so I am never without a doppio espresso when I need it - I just cycle to a Starbucks store and swipe my Mini Starbucks Card – no wallet required! My friend Sally has hers clipped to her dog’s leash, making it a convenient stop for both of them on their daily walk. The Mini Starbucks Card works just like a…
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Feel wild? Get a FREE wild cooler from Caribou Coffee... but hurry! - Examiner.com
3 Jul 2009 | 9:09 pmFeel wild? Get a FREE wild cooler from Caribou Coffee... but hurry!Examiner.comHe has a column on Examiner, too! www.examiner.com/x-3884-Nashville-Music-Examiner Sign up as a Facebook Fan of Caribou Coffee and create a funny picture and more » -
Kansas Coffee opens in former Common Grounds location in downtown ... - Kansas City Star
3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 pmKansas Coffee opens in former Common Grounds location in downtown Kansas City StarBarista Kelsey Davis rang up an order on Thursday morning at the Kansas Coffee Company in downtown Olathe. The Kansas Coffee Company has and more » -
Costa Rica 09-10 Coffee Crop Up 5% To 1.67M Bags - Wall Street Journal
3 Jul 2009 | 5:36 pmCosta Rica 09-10 Coffee Crop Up 5% To 1.67M BagsWall Street JournalCosta Rica's coffee production in the next 2009-10 crop cycle, for which harvesting won't start until October, is forecast to rise 5% to 1671270 60-kilogram and more » -
$175 million worth of coffee sold via Ethiopia Commodity Exchange ... - Ethiopian Review
3 Jul 2009 | 2:12 pmNazret.com$175 million worth of coffee sold via Ethiopia Commodity Exchange Ethiopian ReviewCoffee worth more than two billion birr ($175 million) has been sold via the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) since last November. Ethiopia - ECX trades 2 billion birr coffee in eight monthsNazret.comall 2 news articles » -
RI's small-batch coffee roasters doing well despite recession - Providence Journal
3 Jul 2009 | 11:47 amProvidence JournalRI's small-batch coffee roasters doing well despite recessionProvidence JournalBob Mastin, owner of Custom House Coffee on Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, measures out fresh-roasted beans as customers get their Varieties, Drying & Roasting of Coffee BeansOratoall 2 news articles »
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Cuisinart DC-1200 Brew Central Coffee Maker, ALICE THODE
3 Jul 2009 | 6:19 amBottom Line: If you want a weak cup of medium hot coffee and a coffee maker that's hard to fill and irritating to use then this is your pot.Read review... -
Baratza Maestro Grinder, William Baguhn
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Hearthware I-Roast, Wes Howard-brook
2 Jul 2009 | 2:10 pmBottom Line: Why buy a noisy, smokey starter roaster when you can get a Behmor for less than twice the price, which will certainly last more than twice as long and produce much better results.Read review... -
Baratza Virtuoso Grinder, Wes Howard-brook
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La Spaziale S1, Steve Patriquen
2 Jul 2009 | 2:14 amBottom Line: Fantastic machine - pick your supplier carefully - and avoid the crazy drain kitRead review...
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Poo brew: Premium coffee is dung to a turn
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Canadian coffee giant set to open in Big Apple
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Coffee shop wins planning consent
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Coffee Co. on LaVista in East Dallas struck by small fire on Tuesday afternoon
30 Jun 2009 | 10:35 pmThis batch of coffee beans will have a smoky taste. DALLAS - Coffee Co. , the small coffee roaster on LaVista in East Dallas, is having itself a fire this afternoon. -
No power Work out of coffee shops
30 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pmSipping a tall glass of cafe frappe, listening to soft music and sitting in the comfort of an air conditioned room while working on the laptop.
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Coffee Cures Cellulite
Women have fought to get rid of cellulite for years. Now it seems that there is a way to rid yourself of the unsightly stuff. Coffee!!!. That’s right, plain, caffeinated coffee. Putting... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Does Coffee Dehydrate You?
People who live in higher elevations, such as in Boulder, CO., often worry about dehydration. They feel that due to the dry climate and huge amount of outdoor activities, they must drink water from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Customer Burned By 5 Cups of Coffee: Burger King Sued
Yoliara Romas, an 18-year-old Osceola County, Florida woman, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Burger King claiming that she was burned by 5 cups of their coffee. Ms. Romas claims... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
RECALL: Black and Decker Spacemaker Coffee Maker
Black and Decker has recalled their Spacemaker Coffee Maker, sold between March 2006 and March 2009. These brewers are dangerous because their brew basket can shift out of position during brewing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Aerobie Aeropress Coffee & Espresso Maker Review
The Aerobie Aeropres is a single cut coffee & espresso maker. It The coffee is micro-filtered. It so pure and particle-free that it can be stored for days as a concentrate. The concentrate can be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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No Such Thing As Coffee Breath?
29 Jun 2009 | 7:26 pmI seriously find this hard to believe. I mean, I would hardly admit to having bad breath (and, no I really don’t!) but you would know a coffee drinker by his breath if you stood close enough together, right? According to Tel Aviv researcher Mel Rosenberg, an extract from coffee can actually kill the bacteria that lead to bad breath! Before you rejoice and start using coffee as mouthwash, I have to tell you that Rosenberg also has a disclaimer. He said that this extract is actually mixed in with the rest of the coffee. That is why what they are working on right now is to isolate this… -
Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffee Machines RECALLED
28 Jun 2009 | 7:25 pmIf you have got one of these babies, you might want to send it back. Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that this brand and model of coffee makers are being recalled due to safety considerations. The Commission announced that users could get burned due to a flaw in the machine. The specific reason for this is that the brew basket can potentially get out of alignment. When this happens the hot water (scalding hot!) will overflow. Obviously, if any part of your body gets in contact with that, you will get burned. Yes, there have been reports of this happening and users… -
The Coffee Bean And Tea Leaf: Anti-Gay?
13 Jun 2009 | 2:10 amThe noise over Prop 8 has not really abated all that much and now, there is something going on again. I just heard of the news the other day when I read some blogs detailing how the well known coffee shop chain, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, is blocking gay sites on their network. We all know how people frequent coffee shops not only to have a cup of joe, but also to connect to their Wi-Fi. As a matter of fact, I am at a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf right now (albeit outside of the US). So what’s the dish? Neal Broverman wrote in the Advocate: Phillip Minton of Unite the Fight — a group… -
Topless Coffee Shop Burned Down
12 Jun 2009 | 7:34 amRemember that piece I wrote about the topless coffee shop in Maine? Well it was given permits, the council approved its operations; so it has been up and running for a while now. The thing is, it was recently burned down. Last week, someone deliberately set the Grandview Topless Coffee Shop on fire. Apparently, having topless waitresses and waiters proved to be too hot to handle for someone. CNN carried the story: The blaze consumed the risque, small-town business shortly after midnight, said Vassalboro Fire Chief Eric Rowe. He described the flames as “severe” and said the… -
Coffee Cocktails, Anyone?
31 May 2009 | 12:54 amCoffee and alcohol – what better combination can you think of? For those who need to have their fix of these two “drugs,” then here are some recipes for you to try out. I stumbled upon them at the New Straits Times, courtesy of Kitty Kaye, who swears by them. Here are two most interesting ones. Caribbean Coffee cocktail This one is surprisingly masculine in flavours, despite its feminine appearance. You will need: l half a measure of dark rum l a cup of coffee, hot l whipped cream l 2 tsp sugar Simply mix it all together and end it all with a generous spritz of whipped cream. Dark rum…
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From the Ground Up
29 Jun 2009 | 6:47 pmRecently had the chance to check out the documentary From the Ground Up, a coffee documentary that does exactly what the title says; takes the viewer on a journey from cherry to peddled beverage.As coffee documentaries go, it was decent. It had great footage of coffee picking, the wet process, drying, sorting, bagging, exporting and importing. If you've never seen it done, I imagine it would be -
CC: Simon's Coffee Shop
26 Jun 2009 | 7:30 pm'What's does "CC" mean? Subject: Simon's Coffee Shop Location visited: Cambridge, MAFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 6+ [see key]As much as I love Boston, I've never been good at navigating it. On my first trip there as "captain," I led my party of ten travelers quickly astray and ended up parking a good 20 minute walk away from our destination. Subsequent trips have proven better as I've -
CC: Gorilla Coffee
20 Jun 2009 | 4:40 pm'What's does "CC" mean? Subject: Gorilla Coffee Location visited: Brooklyn, NYFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 5+ [see key]Brooklyn is yet another part of the greater New York City area I've long neglected (oddly enough), but I finally made a visit on a recent Saturday. The conditions could not have been better, as the wind blew just enough to offset the warm rays of the sun and the -
Mugged: 100 Kona Coffee [Kona]
15 Jun 2009 | 7:23 pm'What does "Mugged" mean?Subject:100 Kona Coffee Coffee Mugged: 100% KonaRating: 5+ [see key]All of my short life, I've heard all sorts of things about Kona coffee. I've heard that "it's simply the best coffee...ever" and that no matter what the price, it's worth it for a pure Kona (i.e. certified to have no other kinds of coffee). And yet, I've also heard that it is the most over-hyped coffee -
CC: The Ground House
11 Jun 2009 | 2:59 pm'What's does "CC" mean? Subject: The Ground House Location visited: Pitman, NJFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 3+ [see key]Often when I wander the streets of large cities, I relish the fact that by simple probability, a good coffeehouse could be nearby. Granted, my luck has not led to many random finds but the numbers still tell me that hope still exists.Yet when I'm in small towns where
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Saratoga Coffee Traders
3 Jul 2009 | 9:59 pmAs promised in my last post, here is Food Adventure II of today! We took a trip to Saratoga Springs, NY. Saratoga is this really pretty town about 30 minutes north of us with a lot of cool shops and cafes. Since Dara and Ian have never been to the area, we wanted to take them some place cool. When we got there, we were all pretty hungry so we stopped at this place called Saratoga Coffee Traders for lunch. They had a bunch of healthy wraps and salads on their menu. I choose the Whirlaway Wrap. It was a multi-grain wrap stuffed with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes,… -
Summer 2009 update on Downtown Farmers Market
3 Jul 2009 | 7:30 pm“Kingsport Farmers Market flourishing in new location By Matthew Lane of the Kingsport Times News Published July 3rd, 2009 KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Farmers Market is blossoming quite well in its new location downtown, with market officials saying they’ve never been this big, this early in the produce-selling season. For years the farmers market was located in the Shelby Street parking lot behind the Kingsport Public Library, but when work began on the new TriSummit Bank headquarters (at the old AEP building), this forced the market to relocate a block over to Center Street. All… -
Tasting @ Crema
3 Jul 2009 | 6:35 pmAlthough I’ve been an aspiring coffee geek for about a year and a half now, I’ve never had the opportunity to attend a tasting. I’ve had plenty of straight espressi and a handful of french press/Clover coffees, but I’ve never been able to taste a group of fine coffees consecutively. Last night, at Café Crema in West Vancouver, I had that opportunity. It was a blind tasting of 12 different single-origin coffees, all roasted by roasters in or around Portland, Oregon. Brent Fortune, owner of a café also called Crema in Portland, brought with him a dufflebag PACKED with… -
Signs You've Had Too Much Coffee!
3 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmSigns You’ve Had Too Much Coffee! Too much coffee Instant coffee takes too long. People get dizzy just watching you. The only time you’re standing still is during an earthquake. You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer. You can type sixty words per minute with your feet. You chew on other people’s fingernails. You don’t even wait for the water to boil anymore. You get a speeding ticket even when you’re parked. You haven’t blinked since the last lunar eclipse. You introduce your spouse as your coffee mate. You sleep with… -
Latte Art
3 Jul 2009 | 4:51 pmLatte Art is to a Barista as what Flairing is to a Bartender. This is something that requires constant practice and months if not years to perfect, many have tried but not all have succeeded, only a few have mastered it. Here’s a few rosettas from a recent barista class. Not as good as the pros but pwede na. A curved rosetta spoiled only by the glop of milk beside it Rosettas made during a recent coffee session To my knowledge, only the Coffee Beanery diligently practices serving lattes with art here in the Philippines. Other cafes should try to do the same. This adds a “wow…
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Credit Cards working again
3 Jul 2009 | 7:07 pmAuthorize.net seems to be up again, so go ahead and fill your cart with reckless abandon. I’m not sure whether to expect any residual SNAFUs, so we’ll leave the warnings up on the site for now. Thanks for your patience. -
Authorize.Net Down Due to Fire – No Credit Card Processing
3 Jul 2009 | 10:44 amA few hours ago, a fire disrupted operations at Authorize.net, our credit card gateway provider. Essentially, they are one of two interfaces between your credit card and our bank account. The net effect for you is that you cannot conduct credit card transactions on our site right now. They currently have no ETA on restoration of service. Obviously this impacts other eCommerce merchants, too. Authorize.net seems (to me) to be among the most popular gateway providers on the internet, so I would anticipate problems with much online shopping today. You can follow Authorize.Net’s… -
More than half the world reads this blog
1 Jul 2009 | 7:01 pmNormally that kind of claim would be viewed with skepticism. Especially by me. But it’s true – from a country persepctive, anyhow. I just logged on to see visitor statistics for the first time in a very long time. What I saw surprised me. This blog has visitors from 116 countries. Two or more from each country (if I counted countries with just one visit, total would be 117). According to About.com, there are 195 countries in the world. Give or take. That means that 60% of the countries in the world have logged on to this blog. Flattering? Pathetic? I’m not… -
The Ten Commandments of Grits
30 Jun 2009 | 8:52 amThe 10 Commandments of Grits: 1 Thou shalt not put syrup on thy Grits 2 Thou shalt not eat thy Grits with a spoon or knife 3 Thou shalt not eat Cream of Wheat and call it Grits, for this is blasphemy 4 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors Grits 5 Thou shalt use only Salt, Butter, and red eye gravy as toppings for thy Grits 6 Thou shalt not eat Instant Grits 7 Thou shalt not put ketchup on thy Grits 8 Thou shalt not put margarine on thy Grits. 9 Thou shalt not eat toast with thy Grits, only biscuits made from scratch . 10 Thou shalt eat… -
Show Your Farmers’ Market the Love, Help ‘em Win 5 Grand
28 Jun 2009 | 10:14 amLocal Harvest is sponsoring a national contest – vote for your favorite market, the one with the most votes gets FIVE THOUSAND bucks! Interesting that two of the top 10 vote getters right now are Triangle-area markets. Not surprising for a region voted “America’s Foodiest Small Town” You can vote for your favorite market by clicking HERE. http://www.muddydogocffee.com
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You won't find this on the shelf...
30 Jun 2009 | 7:15 amLeave it to our friends at DoubleShot Coffee Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma to come up with something over the top. I was reading some posts over at Pasteboard - the blog of Barista Magazine and saw a sweet picture of custom tamper handles. I then read the post which contained the follow letter from Brian Franklin - owner of DoubleShot:Hey Barista Magazine people:Jason (my employee) and I were in Colombia in December. We spent a few days in Concordia, which is an amazingly beautiful place. I picked up a piece of a stumped coffee tree and jammed it in my backpack to bring home. Slipped through… -
New Coffees from Batdorf and Bronson on the Way!
24 Jun 2009 | 7:09 amWe are doing our best to keep the great coffee coming. We have had the pleasure of working with two great roasters in the past few months and the coffee they have been getting to us has been so great. Here is what we have coming from Batdorf and Bronson on Friday. I'm telling you, you better book your coffee bar for your event quick as dates are filling up. You don't want to miss these coffees!1. Organic Nicaragua Isabelia -- From the 15th de September Co-op, this coffee is complex, rich and harmonious with a pleasant chocolaty aroma (says roastmaster Scott Merle). 2. Rwanda Buremera MIG --… -
Getting married? Think about specialty coffee catering!
18 Jun 2009 | 2:18 amAre you getting married or know someone who is? Think about having Cafe Evoke Catering come and set up a private coffee bar for the reception or other bridal event! Cafe Evoke Catering will be hanging out at the upcoming OkBride.com Bridal Show happening on July 26th, 2009! This will be a great time to sit down and talk to one of our baristas about how a coffee bar can fit into your reception. This is a fresh and fun thing to add to your event no matter if you are offering a full bar or keeping it simple. Bring your questions and we will answer them! You can book on the spot to ensure we have… -
Live on the Plaza @ 1708okc!
17 Jun 2009 | 7:48 amWe told you about it last week so if you missed it, dang. This past Friday was The Plaza's Live on the Plaza event and it was the best one yet! Not only did Velvet Monkey kick off their new space across the street from us, the other businesses that call The Plaza home rocked it as well. Here is a taste of what you missed if you did not get down here....Need more pictures? Head on over to our photostream! So, we are pretty sure you need to go ahead and mark the next Live on the Plaza down on your calendar. Here is the info:LIVE on the PlazaDate: July 19th, 2009Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe… -
Summer Time at Cafe Evoke Catering
16 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pmIt is summer around here - in full force! At Cafe Evoke Catering, we want you to remember that quality, high end beverages are not just for the cooler months and do not stop with our classic iced specialty coffee drinks! We have an awesome summer menu going that goes great with our ever popular specialty coffee bar. We wanted to give you a quick breakdown of what we have to offer for the hot summer months while leaving you with one thing in mind - we are always coming up with new signatures! Here is a brief look at what we are currently offering and a bit about each drink.But wait, before we…
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Arizona Coffee » Royal Coffee Bar Visit
3 Jul 2009 | 6:34 pmRoyal Coffee Bar is at the base of a tall building, across from the Sheriffs Office. Royal Coffee Bar Setting up to roast some coffee. Royal Coffee Bar The kit. Royal Coffee Bar The entire shop. Royal Coffee Bar ... -
Coffee Around the Web | CoffeeChat.org: Freshly Brewed and Ready ...
3 Jul 2009 | 6:12 pmThis week we are introducing a new segment to our website, Coffee Around the Web, which will include interesting, weird, -
Coffee Company Combats Human Trafficking, One Cup at a Time ...
3 Jul 2009 | 8:56 amSEATTLE (RPRN) 7/03/2009--Typically, the coffee artisans at the Seattle-based Storyville Coffee Company have one thing on their collective mind - helping people to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. -
How to bake Blueberry Coffee Cake? | Madhuram's Eggless Cooking
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Home Sanctuary: Company Girl Coffee 7.3
3 Jul 2009 | 4:40 amI've spent most of the week preparing for the Big Job at the "W" in Downtown Dallas. Researching Latin phrases and "well-lived life" words from around the world will make your rear end go numb, let me tell you. It...
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Its a Grind / Gloria Jeans Deal in the Works?
2 Jul 2009 | 10:57 amI’ll admit to being a little nerdy, but it’s not always without purpose; for example, I may be one of the few people in the coffee industry that routines reads reports from my server logs. I find it to be an interesting way to learn about new trends or news stories posted on the [...] -
Success brews in Waterbury
28 Jun 2009 | 12:27 amVermont’s Rutland Herald looks at the stellar success of local specialty coffee giant Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and their transformation from small town coffee shop to Wall Street darling. My comments help to give a little perspective on how GMCR was able to capitalize on the best opportunities in the industry: By infiltrating office, restaurant [...] -
World Barista Championship Events at the 2009 SCAE Conference in Cologne, Germany
24 Jun 2009 | 12:46 pmCOLOGNE, GERMANY (June 23, 2009) – Attendees of the 2009 SCAE Wonderful World of Coffee conference and Coffeena International Coffee Fair beginning this week are invited to attend 3 events hosted by the World Barista Championship. On Friday, June 26, 2009 World Barista Champion Gwilym Davies will host an autograph signing session from 10:00 AM to [...] -
Hawaii’s Coffee Cornucopia
24 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pmFriend and colleague Dr. Shawn Steiman, PhD serves up an insightful overview of Hawaii’s coffees and makes a few recipe suggestions for cooking with coffee in today’s Honolulu Star Bulletin newspaper. From the Honolulu Star Bulletin: Coffee has become big business in Hawaii. Eleven regions on five islands house some 830 farms statewide. This is great for [...] -
New “First” Starbucks in Pike’s Place Market
21 Jun 2009 | 8:51 amReporting from Seattle, Michael Allen Smith of Coffee Hero reports on one new Starbucks location that opened recently in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, despite the closing trend. What do I see when I pass the NEW Starbucks location? The same behavior I see in front of the original Starbucks. Tourists are having [...]
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WeeklyRoast.com Coffee Blog
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How Often Should You Buy Your Coffee?
1 Jul 2009 | 8:02 pmThere’s a common misconception out there, where a lot of consumers seem to think that buying coffee is similar to buying sugar or flour, with coffee being viewed as simply a commodity, a good to be purchased in bulk when prices are low or their favorite grocery stores or coffee houses are offering a promotion or sale. When they find a good coffee they like, or maybe run across a sale, they stock up for a few weeks (or months!) to take advantage. The fact is, coffee is a highly perishable product and cannot be treated the same as sugar, flour, or any other item you may regularly buy and… -
Making Coffee with the Aerobie AeroPress
9 Jun 2009 | 7:48 pmMy favorite way of making coffee has long been using a french press. I really enjoy the body of the coffee that comes from the french press as well as the flavors that result from the suspended coffee particles being saturated and mixing with the hot water. Coffee tastes so much better this way to me, rather than using a drip-brew coffee maker, where water simply gets dumped on top of ground coffee and brewed by gravity… not to mention, all of the precious coffee oils containing most of the flavor gets trapped in the paper filter. When I first heard about the Aerobie AeroPress a few… -
Coffee Drinks Illustrated
23 May 2009 | 1:48 pmI’m an avid coffee enthusiast… which explains why I run a coffee roasting start-up company. Not only do I enjoy running the business and hearing the feedback from people who experience truly fresh roasted coffee for the first time, I also like visiting coffee shops and enjoying new coffees myself. One of the most frequent questions I hear in coffee shops is “what’s the difference between a cappuccino and a caffe latte?”. I’m also frequently asked on email and Twitter how to make certain coffee or espresso-based drinks and what proportions are needed to… -
What is Fair Trade Coffee?
12 May 2009 | 8:49 amWhat does the term ‘Fair Trade’ mean and what products are offered? Fair Trade is a movement designed to help producers of goods in developing countries get a fair price so they can earn a living that makes what they do sustainable and help increase stability in a volatile market. Fair Trade products include coffee, fruit and spices as well as clothing and jewelry. With Fair Trade coffee, farmers are paid a minimum Fair Trade price of $1.35 per pound of conventionally grown coffee ($1.55 for certified organically grown coffee). The hope is that with the increased prices, coffee… -
Why French Press Makes Better Coffee
18 Apr 2009 | 12:21 pmEverybody’s got an opinion, and I’m sure the french press is not everyone’s preferred brewing method. I actually really enjoy making coffee on my AeroPress just as much as my french press (will blog about the AeroPress, soon). But, overall, I believe that the french press makes a better cup of coffee than other brewing methods. Here’s why… The More Control You Have, the Better Results You’ll Get Automatic drip-brewed coffee makers have internal presets for how hot to make the water for brewing your coffee. Often times, the water temperature is set too hot…
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Coffee Cup News
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The Perfect Peach Coffee Review - Episode #46
3 Jul 2009 | 10:06 pmOverview Jason gives this peach flavored coffee a taste and is so excited to be back from vacation. Coffee The Perfect Peach by Green Mountain Coffee Description An overwhelming yet thin peach flavor with a hint of coffee. Overall Rating 3 out of 10 Aroma: 3 Acidity: 4 Body: 2 Flavor: 2 Aftertaste: 3 Question of the Day Do you drink flavored coffee? Related Posts Caribou Blend in a K-Cup | How To Do a Coffee Taste/Review | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here -
Starbucks Rwanda Coffee Review - Episode #45
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 amOverview Jason does a coffee taste of a Rwandan Coffee. A seasonal offering from a region known for its exceptional coffee. (There were some technical difficulties at the very end so the QOTD is asked in a caption at the bottom of the screen.) Coffee Starbucks Rwanda Description A well-balanced mix of subtle sweetness, pleasing acidity and herbal notes. Overall Rating 90-91 Points Aroma: 8 Acidity: 8 Body: 9 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Related Posts Starbucks Kenya | Starbucks Mocha Sanani | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here -
Hotel Room Coffee
2 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pmWhy Hotel Room Coffee? Jason talks about hotel room coffee and how it and people perception of it can be improved. This video is a response to all of your comments to the Hotel Room Coffee Review Episode. In the comments many of you were wondering, “Why even review this coffee you know it’s gonna be bad.” I am going to attempt to answer that question. Related Posts Airplane Coffee Taste | Road Trip Coffee Tasting | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here -
How To Pick Good Coffee, That’s right for me.
30 Jun 2009 | 5:12 pmThe Question I get asked the question all the time, “How do I pick a good coffee?” This is a hard question to answer because everyone has a different palette and/or is in a different place on his or her “coffee-drinking journey.” That said, I will try to give an answer that will hopefully encompass the large majority of people reading this thus helping give you an adequate answer to the posed question. Different Tastes Many of you reading this are what most would consider a coffee connoisseur, meaning you know more about coffee than many of your friends and have at least a fair… -
Diplomat Coffee at Embassy Suites - Episode #44
27 Jun 2009 | 3:52 pmOverview Jason does a coffee taste of the in room coffee at Embassy Suites and he is not shy with his opinion of it. Coffee Diplomat Coffee at Embassy Suites Description One word encompasses this coffee - Disgusting! Overall Rating 1 out of 10 Aroma: 1 Acidity: 1 Body: 1 Flavor: 1 Aftertaste: 1 Related Posts Airplane Coffee Taste | Road Trip Coffee Tasting | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here
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The Coffee Detective Blog
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Jul 3, Coffee Detective takes a vacation
3 Jul 2009 | 6:42 amI'll be on vacation from July 3th to 18th and won't be able to answer questions or approve submissions or comments until I return. -
Jun 30, Hello Kitty coffee maker
30 Jun 2009 | 4:26 amI use Hello Kitty Coffee Maker.its pink and cute as heck.it does the job well.been using it for about 2 years.I LOVE COFFEE -
Jun 29, Friends of Coffee Detective
29 Jun 2009 | 9:00 amThis is where you will find a list of companies and sites which have in some way extended some kindness to the Coffee Detective site. -
Jun 29, Coffee Filter Disk
29 Jun 2009 | 7:11 amQUESTION: Hi, Back in the early 70's, my mom made percolated coffee using a coffee filter disk that was already filled and ready to pop in the -
Jun 28, The best choice maker for an excellent brew
28 Jun 2009 | 9:26 amI use only the vacuum brewing method and employ the new Yama 5 or 8 cup models. NOTE: You can get Yama vacuum coffee makers at Amazon.
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Texas Coffee People
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Fioza Cafe: Houston
Some readers may already know about Fioza, but since I just found out about them via Flickr (and their ties to Catalina), I figured I'd give them a mention. I have not been, but I get the impression that they care about the quality of their coffee. Straight from their website: Fioza wants the ... -
Do you YouTube? Let Us Know!
We have included a feature of YouTube videos from coffee people in Texas in the left hand sidebar. In addition to our own channel (youtube.com/texascoffeepeople), you will see Caffe Medici's channel videos as well. If your shop or roasterie has a YouTube channel, and you would like to be featured ... -
DFW Heather Perry appearance and Latte Art throwdown promo
Thanks to Aaron Heil of AAH Coffee (Carrollton) for putting this together, for Ashlind McAshin for getting the word out(and helping to make this thing happen!), and to Lorenzo Perkins for passing it on to Texas Coffee People. Be there. (I won't, but you should be.) -
Random Picture Friday #14: Twitchy the Squirrel
If you've ever seen Hoodwinked!, you'll find the humor in this picture. If you have not, you'll find another form of humor in this picture. Either way, there are a few jokes to be derrived from it. I'll let you use your imagination. Have a great weekend! (p.s. - Special Guest ... -
Ultimate Barista Challenge at the Southwest Foodservice Expo
The Southwest Foodservice Expo June 28-30, 2009 Dallas, Texas www.restaurantville.com The Ultimate Barista Challenge is an action packed competition where baristi, someone who professionally prepares coffee, compete in a dueling stage of identical espresso stations to shake, not stir, their espresso cocktails, to prepare beautiful caffe latte art, blend espresso frappe and brew the ...
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liQuid heaVen coffee
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Free coffee!!
22 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amWant to try liQuid heaVen for FREE? We REALLY want you too! To truly enjoy liQuid heaVen to its maximum potential, you must be brewing your coffee with a one cup pod coffee brewer. With that in mind, if you enjoy your coffee with a flavoured creamer we would love to send you a free sample pod of liQuid heaVen. Free, not a penny, and we'll even pay for shipping!Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit our website http://liquidheaven.blospot.com -
The World and its Coffee Supply
3 Jul 2009 | 9:08 amArabica beans consist of 75% of the world's total output. Followed by Robusta coffee beans making up the remaining 25%.Where does the world go for its Arabica beans?- 30% of it comes from Brazil. (natural treated)- 25% of it comes from Central America, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. (washed coffee beans)- 10% of it comes from Africa- 15% of it comes from Asia*Leaving the world seeking Robusta beans.... where do they come from? Significantly, from three places: Africa, Indonesia and Brazil.Now there may be other countries supplying both Arabica and Robusta to the world's need for coffee. However,… -
Hard pods, Soft Pods, Capsules what does it all mean?
1 Jul 2009 | 2:42 amFABULOUS article by David Warr at Warr on Words blog.In today's society we are constantly looking for labour saving ideas and in the espresso market the large global corporations have only been too happy to feed our desires.Nestle through their "Nespresso" system which incorporates the use of dedicated capsules are making a huge impact in the domestic market. They have built a series of domestic machines that will only take their capsules, thereby eliminating competitor offerings. On top of this they only operate a mail order service which means that you can't simply purchase capsules from… -
It's all in the roasting!
13 Jun 2009 | 12:13 pmI think the following is worth knowing. Coffee is produced in only a few areas around the world, yet it is consumed by people all over the world. The largest coffee-consuming countries produce very little coffee.( hmm..might that be us?)Coffee production occurs in warm climates, such as those in South and Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa and Asia.According to Fortune, in 2001 Brazil was the world's leading coffee producer, exporting 1.4 million tons, or 25 percent of the global supply.Vietnam also was a leading producer, with crops increasing from some 20,000 acres in 1975… -
What is specialty coffee?
11 Jun 2009 | 1:00 amThe question at hand is what is specialty coffee?It has been said that specialty coffee is defined as a crafted quality coffee based beverage. This specialty coffee beverage is judged by the consumer at a given time to have a unique quality, a distinct taste and personality different from, but yet superior to other common coffee beverages. liQuid heaVen is a specialty coffee rich in antioxidents. Try some today FREE.Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit our website http://liquidheaven.blospot.com
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How To Make Coffee
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Black And Decker Burr Mill Coffee Bean Grinder
3 Jul 2009 | 6:34 pmLike always, the task of looking for a cheap burr mill for my coffee beans isn’t easy. I had to check out online stores to see if there were any that actually fit my budget. I was looking for something below the hundreds but I ended up with something that I consider a steal – [...] Other Posts To Keep You Awake:Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr MillBlack and Decker DCM18SMr Coffee Blade GrinderCoffee Grinders 101Saeco Spidem Villa Espresso Machine -
Millstone Colombian Supremo
30 Jun 2009 | 4:56 pmI know there are too many Colombian Supremo variants coming out from every major coffee brands, but it’s just a shame to pass out on Millstone’s version of the Colombia Supremo because I’ve been enjoying the taste of the previous ones I’ve tried. I’m guessing you’re wondering what makes the Supremo different from their 100% Colombian [...] Other Posts To Keep You Awake:Spring Season BeansStarbucks Columbia Nariño SupremoMillstone Kona Coffee BlendHave You Tried Millstone Coffee Breakfast BlendStarbucks VIA Ready Brew -
Bodum Santos Stovetop Glass Vacuum
29 Jun 2009 | 4:03 pmYou know how it is with coffee makers these days; they try to come up with unique ways to present themselves to the buying public and all that. It’s pretty understandable, if you think about it. The more you pick on the potential buyer’s interest, the more chances you have of getting them to buy [...] Other Posts To Keep You Awake:Zojirushi EC-BD15 ReviewKalorik Aqua 10-Cup CoffeemakerBosch Tassimo The Small BossThe Coolest Coffee MakerKalorik Sunny Morning Coffee Maker -
Millstone Kona Coffee Blend
27 Jun 2009 | 6:41 pmQuite similar to the Hawaiian Blend, Millstone’s Kona Blend Coffee is also made from choice Arabica beans grown in Hawaii. They both possess the same floral overtone in the coffee they make, and are both very great coffees to drink. The difference, however, lies on the following notes: The Kona blend uses Arabica beans grown in the [...] Other Posts To Keep You Awake:Aloha Hawaiian KonaHave You Tried Millstone Coffee Breakfast BlendStarbucks Kape VintaStarbucks House BlendDifferentiating Coffee -
Have You Tried Millstone Coffee Breakfast Blend
25 Jun 2009 | 4:06 pmA lot of you may already notice I’m often quite busy. So most of the times, I just hurriedly drop by the nearest Starbucks store to get a quick cup of coffee. But this doesn’t stop me from stopping every once in a while to try out new coffee. One of the things I’ve tried out [...] Other Posts To Keep You Awake:Starbucks Breakfast BlendMillstone Kona Coffee BlendMillstone Colombian SupremoStarbucks Komodo Dragon BlendStarbucks House Blend
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umami girl
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Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
30 Jun 2009 | 9:28 pmSometimes the best place to find ingenuity is in the last place we look — the old standards we continue to rely on to show us who we are. When Michael Jackson and white chocolate both line up in your crosshairs in the same week, there’s only one possible conclusion. Someone, somewhere is trying to get [...] -
All about babies
23 Jun 2009 | 7:51 pmNow that summer vacation is here, just call me Ooh-Mommy Girl. Say it loudly enough, and I might even be able to hear you over the roaring cacophony of little voices. Only the most fortifying meals — like this farro salad with baby beets, beet greens, caramelized onions and feta — need apply for summer [...] -
When crazy dresses up
17 Jun 2009 | 8:22 amGiving a new meaning to retail therapy, Umami Girl tries on a little bit of crazy at a high-end shopping mall in Jersey. Not one to pay full price for anything anymore, the only purse she scores is made of phyllo, stuffed with fava greens, radish greens and Gorgonzola Dolce. It’s crazy all dressed up, [...] -
At the core
9 Jun 2009 | 10:41 amIt’s the first week of our CSA season and halfway through the year. Time to remind ourselves, and our worried family, why we’re acting so weird. Once I’ve told you something, my usual M.O. is to assume you know it. I don’t like to pester you with it again unless you ask, or unless you’ve clearly [...] -
Fever House
2 Jun 2009 | 6:23 amOh, hi there. I’m sorry to report there will be no post this week. We are not feeling so well! And as it turns out, nothing — not the first scapes of the season, waiting patiently in the fridge, not the first-ever shipment of pastured meats from our new CSA, which arrives today — nothing [...]
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Small Axe Coffee
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Call it Universe Expansion
2 Jul 2009 | 6:56 amI was talking to a pal over espresso shots recently and we got to musing the specialty coffee industry. The topic turned to discussing the war of words among the top coffee roasters in the country over who is the best. And not just who IS the best, but the finer nuances, like who has access to the best BEANS and who has the best PROFILES and so on. Why are they arguing? To woo the 3% of all Americans who drink specialty coffee to spend money on theirs? We decided it was kind of silly. I work on coffee for two reasons. One, I love the coffee… -
Small Axe Coffee Hits Alltop
25 Jun 2009 | 8:58 amCheck it out! Small Axe Coffee has been added to the list of the best resources on the web for coffee. Alltop.com just added our feed to the list of coffee sites it follows to provide folks worldwide with the latest and greatest guide to coffee the internet. "So what?" you might ask. Soooo...this helps us spread the word about the folks doing great work that we profile here. Thanks Alltop!!! read more -
Alterra at the Lake - Milwaukee, WI
15 Jun 2009 | 10:44 amAlterra at the Lake1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 223-4551Map | Web Site This Christmas, you might remember I put a Harrar Horse T-Shirt on my wishlist. My wife ordered it online for me…turns out it was from Alterra Coffee in Milwaukee, WI. I happened to be in Milwaukee a few weeks ago and had the chance to check out one of the Alterra coffee houses. They are THE premiere coffee roaster/retailer in Milwaukee, with a half dozen locations around the city. Before heading out I asked my good friends on Twitter for the best… -
Kaffe 1668, New York, NY
6 May 2009 | 8:23 amKaffe 1668275 Greenwich StreetNew York, NY 10007Subway: Chambers Street(212) 693-3750 Map | Web Site I was in NY for a quick trip and sent a request out to the Small Axe Coffee Twittersphere for a good coffee house with free wifi where I could work for a few hours before a meeting. You'd be surprised how tough it is to find someplace with enough seating, free wifi for customers AND a coffee philosophy consistent with Small Axe Coffee. Mike White from GimmeCoffee sent me to this six-month old gem in Tribeca. read more -
Coffee Sanctuary, Boulder, CO
7 Apr 2009 | 7:48 amCoffee Sanctuary900 28th StreetBoulder, CO 80301(303) 545-0035 7am to 6pm Week Days8am to 6pm Weekends Map | Web Site One of the most recent additions to the Small Axe Coffee scene is Coffee Sanctuary in Boulder, CO. Launched last summer by John Eitel and his wife Megan, Coffee Sanctuary brings high quality coffee to the neighborhood between 30th Street and 28th on Aurora. Read the whole review for the low down. read more
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Arizona Coffee
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Royal Coffee Bar Visit
3 Jul 2009 | 6:34 pmI’m ashamed to say it has been over 2 years since my last visit to Royal Coffee Bar. For those not familiar, it’s located at 209 W Jackson St. in downtown Phoenix. When I visited on Thursday morning they appeared to have a steady stream of customers. They provide free wireless internet, and have a nice table where people can spread out and get some work done. This is a velvet mocha. My double shot of espresso. Royal Coffee Bar is at the base of a tall building, across from the Sheriffs Office. Setting up to roast some coffee. The kit. The entire shop. Brian and Natasha work on… -
50 Latte Art Inspirations
3 Jul 2009 | 8:40 amHere’s a link to photos of 50 rosettas and etching art on lattes. A good link for perusing over the weekend. (Via) -
Espresso from Liberty Market
2 Jul 2009 | 3:00 amI stopped in at Liberty Market for the first time last week and had a blast. A more complete profile is coming later. But I just had to share this photo of my espresso from their E61 Bar. Photo was taken right away. Liberty Market 230 N Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 892-1900 -
The latte art printer
1 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amThe latte printer. Coming soon from HP. Actually, it’s made by a company called OnLatte, Inc. and the product is for sale. According to their web site they have sold 228 of them. Can you really call it latte art when it’s done by a printer? And seriously, what’s wrong with a rosetta? -
Coffee Cup Grid
29 Jun 2009 | 12:29 pmTomas sent me a link to this beautiful gallery of paintings of disposable coffee cups. Sweet idea!
