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    About.com Coffee

  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    7 Feb 2010 | 2:52 pm
    Looking for a coffee or tea gift for your Valentine? Check out these romantic ways to celebrate, including top-rated coffee chocolates and an award-winning chamomile liqueur: Experience the perfect harmony of tea and chocolate with The Tea Collection by Charles' Chocolates and Teance. Pair Vosges Matcha Bar with a tin of matcha (or a package of any other Japanese green tea) for the green tea lover in your life. Celebrate New Orleans style with the Vosges Creole Bar, an invigorating blend of dark chocolate, coffee and chicory. Savor the seductively dark flavor of Theo Coffee Dark Chocolate…

  • Fun Tea Products

    5 Feb 2010 | 3:37 am
    Lately, a few posts on fun tea products have been circulating the Internet. I have to admit, I'm amazed by how many people have forwarded them to me! So, in the spirit of sharing, here they are: Cool Products for Tea Lovers, including the Teastick, pictured here (front) Clever & Creative Tea Packaging 20 Presents for Your Valentine That Don't Suck, including the Submarine Tea Diffuser from the first link Do you have any links to fun, whimsical or especially creative tea products? Share them in the comments below! Photo (c) Marko Goodwin Interested in drinking whole-leaf tea? Learn about…

  • Tea Beers

    29 Jan 2010 | 1:10 pm
    Bryce Eddings (About.com's Beer Guide) has come out with another great coffee/tea blog post! The last one was on coffee beer. This one is on tea beer and links to a review of MateVeza an IPA brewed with yerba mate "tea". (Pictured here; yerba mate is technically a high-caffeine tisane.) I recently had the pleasure of trying a puer beer from Numi Tea and an Oakland brewery when I was at the Fancy Food Show and was glad to learn a little more about the topic of tea beer from Bryce. Check out what he has to say about tea beer on the About Beer blog, and if you know of any good tea beers other…

  • Name This Leaf 5

    27 Jan 2010 | 6:16 pm
    How well do you know your teas? Can you identify them by only the appearance and aroma? Test your skills in part five of "Name This Leaf!" This deep blue-green tea has long, needle-like leaves with some particulate. It has a distinctive grassy or oceanic aroma that people tend to love or hate. Good quality tealeaves in this category tend to have a sheen. The last four "Name This Leaf" answers were Silver Needle White Tea, Dragonwell/Long Jing, rooibos/"red bush tea" and Houjicha Japanese green tea. Do you know the what this mystery tealeaf is? Bonus points if you can name the level of…

  • Coffee Beers

    24 Jan 2010 | 5:15 pm
    Bryce Eddings, the About.com beer guide recently published this great list of coffee beers. I've tried Bell's and Pipeline (pictured here), but not the others on the list. Have you tried any of them? What's your favorite? If you have a favorite that's not limited release, I'd love to review it from a coffee perspective on About Coffee/Tea. Just leave a comment on the blog here or add your favorite to Bryce's list and I'll keep an eye out for it. Photo (c) Marko Goodwin Do you tweet? Follow About Coffee/Tea on Twitter.Coffee Beers originally appeared on About.com Coffee / Tea on Monday,…
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  • The Phoenix Coffee Crawl

    1 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    What is better than visiting one awesome coffee shop? Visiting five, right in a row! My Aunt Jackie and I had the pleasure last month of participating in a Phoenix area “Coffee Crawl” and it was a blast.

  • Best In Show 8

    20 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Coffee comics from Best in Show.

  • Blade Coffee Grinders

    17 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Though coffee lovers are eager to spend tons of money on a huge variety of expensive coffee machines, they often forget to buy themselves a coffee bean grinder!

  • Best In Show 7

    12 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm
    More comics from Best In Show.

  • Coffee From Thailand

    29 Dec 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Nacha coffee, a grower based in Chiangmai, Thailand, produces a strain of Arabica Typica that will win over anyone skeptical of the taste quality of South East Asian coffees.
 
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  • Featured Donor: Sweet Maria’s

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    15 Jan 2010 | 4:50 pm
    Over the past few years, interest in home coffee roasting has grown exponentially and Sweet Maria’s, based in Oakland, CA, has played a central role in the movement. Their website offers advice on how to choose a home roaster, detailed roasting instructions, photos of beans at each roasting stage and forums for discussing all things coffee. They also sell supplies and equipment, and green coffee to get eager home roasters started. This holiday season, Sweet Maria’s produced “The Unofficial 2010 Dogs of Coffee Calendar,” which was sold to benefit Coffee Kids and five…

  • Latin American Farmers Leaving Organic Coffee

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    5 Jan 2010 | 9:43 pm
    Latin American countries account for 75% of the world’s organic coffee production. But even as demand for organic coffee has increased, coffee farmers are being forced to return to conventional cultivation using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In the article, “Organic coffee: Why Latin America’s farmers are abandoning it,” reporter Ezra Feiser talks with coffee farmers and researchers to uncover what’s happening. The Center for Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education in Costa Rica (CATIE) estimates that at least 10% of organic coffee farmers have…

  • Guatemala High on Climate Change List

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    14 Dec 2009 | 7:14 pm
    With the United Nations Climate Change Talks going on in Copenhagen this week, the news has been saturated with articles and programs about climate change and its potential impacts. A recent article in The Prensa Libre, Guatemala’s national daily, blared “Guatemala está en riesgo por cambio climático,” or “Guatemala at Risk for Climate Change” (link in Spanish). According to the United Nations, Guatemala is among the top ten countries that could be affected most by extreme weather caused by climate change. Afghanistan, Macedonia, Armenia, Belize,…

  • Coffee Kids - Wise Giving Approved

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    23 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pm
    Coffee Kids is proud to announce that we have met the 20 rigorous Standards for Charity Accountability as outlined by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The alliance is a merger of the National Charities Information Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Foundation and its Philanthropic Advisory Service. The standards require organizations like Coffee Kids to follow best practice methodologies in fiscal, program, and personnel policies. For more information about the Standards for Charity Accountability and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, go to www.bbb.org.

  • Talking Bees with Bill Mares

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    23 Nov 2009 | 3:08 pm
    Coffee Kids’ Board Member, Bill Mares, recently traveled to Nicaragua to speak at a “Let’s Talk Coffee” event hosted by Sustainable Harvest. In October, 2009, I was invited to speak [flattered to be, really] at the Let’s Talk Coffee Conference sponsored by Sustainable Harvest in Montelimar, Nicaragua, where I gave a progress report on a four-year beekeeeping project ( reported in this blog, “Beekeeping Board Member Visits Oaxaca”) “Let’s Talk Coffee” brings together coffee supply chain partners to discuss sustainability in the supply…
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  • Sending help to Haiti

    15 Jan 2010 | 7:43 pm
    Friends, I know you've already done a lot: You've donated money, you've sent prayers and thoughts, you've passed the word on to other people to give whatever they can and to send help to those who are suffering in Haiti. I have been so moved by the kindnesses people are bestowing in this time of need, and I feel lucky to be reminded of new ways to help all the time. I want to share one of those ways with you now, if you don't mind.My friends at Barrington Coffee Roasting Company have been working on a Haitian Highlands coffee project for several years. Their partnership with the coffee…

  • Have a holly jolly, everybody

    25 Dec 2009 | 7:09 am
    Happy Holidays from Meet the Press Pot!Hope the last days of 2009 are full of heavily caffeinated treats,complete with "blob"s of sweetened whipped cream.

  • In which our blogger gets oddly riled up about nothing important

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pm
    Look, you guys -- I'm not a coffee snob. I'm really not. I figure if I can enjoy a burger from Sonic as much as I enjoy a burger from Shake Shack, or a Bud Light on game day as much as a craft beer at a brew house with good friends, then there's no reason I can't admit to occasionally savoring a road-trip coffee from Dunkin' Donuts as much as a handcrafted, manual-brew microlot coffee at an incredible coffee shop. And that's really how I feel.But really? Isn't this going just a bit too far?To add insult to injury ("injury" in this case being that this is an artificial ingredient designed to…

  • Is there an Ecco in here?

    21 Oct 2009 | 7:44 am
    I know this has already been announced by more fun, more compelling and more regularly updated sources, but I'd like to also pipe up and say that my alma mater, Joe, has made a big change today.Not a big change like, "Whoops that balloon thing was a hoax," a big change like, "Whoopee, new coffee!"There hasn't been much of an opportunity to experience Ecco's beautiful coffees in New York City until now, and I highly recommend you jump at the chance to raise your demitasse today and celebrate the new partnership. I know I plan on getting cup after cup of it all day until I'm full to my eyeballs…

  • Nature, nurture, bartending school?

    9 Sep 2009 | 5:44 pm
    (Photo of Ed Kaufmann from two years ago—wowza!)This interesting-slash–maybe kind of sad piece about whether or not bartending school is a waste of time, from today's Serious Eats, got me to thinking about my own job, and about people all over who do similar work in coffee (not because I think it's a waste of time, though—just keep reading).How is a really good barista made? Can someone truly be taught to be good at this? What makes a good barista good?It's a blessing and a curse to have the opportunity to think about these things all the time, not only when dealing with brand-new…
 
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  • Have you seen our new cups?

    Lindsey Austin
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:44 pm
    Hi, all! It’s Lindsey from the (STARBUCKS)RED team again. I wanted to let you know about something special you may see in our stores leading up to Valentine’s Day on February 14th.Beginning this week, participating U.S. Starbucks stores will serve hot beverages to customers in a limited-time cup – departing from our iconic white design – to celebrate a major milestone through our partnership with (RED)TM: With your help, Starbucks has generated funding for the Global Fund equivalent to more than 14 million days of medicine to help those living with HIV in…

  • New Packaged Snacks

    sbx_kt
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:59 am
    It’s not always easy to find tasty, low-calorie snacks to take on-the-go, which is why we’re bringing customers a full line of new snack options with 220 calories or less per serving. Made by companies that share our passion for real food, each of the featured snacks feature high-quality ingredients and we’ve included options for customers with gluten-free needs, as well. From rounding out lunch or helping to stave off an afternoon craving, we expect our customers to enjoy these offerings as much as we doHere are some of the snacks you can now find at participating Starbucks…

  • A Coffee Born Out of Challenge

    Andrew L
    2 Feb 2010 | 1:51 pm
    My name is Andrew and I work on the coffee team.  I'm here today to tell you about a fine coffee now available at participating stores, Guatemala Casi Cielo®. In 2003, Canlis – one of the finest restaurants in Seattle – wanted a Starbucks coffee they could serve for dinner and dessert. But they believed we didn’t have an offering that could satisfy their discerning customers and deliver a premium experience in all brewing methods: brewed, pressed and espresso. I took this as a challenge.We invited Mark Canlis, the restaurant owner, and his chefs into our Tasting…

  • Learn about the Youth Action Grant Program

    _sbx_jska
    26 Jan 2010 | 12:24 pm
    Hi everyone, it’s Joelle on the Global Responsibility team.  Rodney from my team wrote about the Starbucks Foundation’s grant to the American Red Cross last week.  As many of you know, the Starbucks Foundation announced a $1 million grant to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in Haiti following the devastating earthquake on January 12.  The Starbucks Foundation has a variety of funding focus areas including support of relief efforts around the world.  One of these areas is supporting young people who are fostering change in their local communities…

  • @StarbucksJobs Now on Twitter

    Kat Drum
    25 Jan 2010 | 9:12 am
    Hi, my name is Kat and I work in Employer Branding on the Global Staffing team. I wanted to tell you about the @StarbucksJobs Twitter account. It’s a convenient way for partners and customers to find out about jobs available at Starbucks and learn more about what it’s like to be a partner. The idea behind the account is simple - we tweet about interesting positions that are open and include a link to apply. Similar to the Career Center, Twitter is another way to find out about open positions.  We're also here to answer any questions you have about open positions or…
 
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  • Small fire breaks out at Medford coffee shop

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:37 am
    KDRV Staff A February 8, 2010 A MEDFORD, Ore. - A Medford coffee shop ended up roasting more than just coffee beans Monday morning.

  • Are Bikini Baristas Getting Too Steamy?

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:22 pm
    A barista at a Grab-N-Go Bikini Hut espresso stand holds money as she waves to a customer, Tuesday, Feb.

  • Banned from Tim Horton's for coffee complaints

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:17 am
    Jimmy Craig complained about his coffee one too many times. The St. Andrews, N.B., man has been banned permanently from his local Tim Hortons, as well as the one in neighbouring St.

  • Are Bikini Baristas Getting Too Steamy?

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:13 am
    Coffee shops in the Seattle area introduced "bikini baristas" three years ago, hiring attractive young women to serve up steamy espressos and lattes while wearing as little as a G-string and pasties.

  • Man admits throwing coffee at barista

    7 Feb 2010 | 2:11 pm
    WOODSTOCK – A Crystal Lake homeless man could be sentenced to up to five years in prison after admitting he tossed hot coffee in a Starbucks barista's face.
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  • Back Pedal Brew by Middle Fork Roasters

    Back Pedal Brew by Middle Fork Roasters (Coffee Review) Origin: Blend This is a Medium Dark Blend of organic coffees. At first blush, there is an intense smokiness that lingers on the palate,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Coffee Not Linked to Tinnitus

    For decades people have believed that there is a negative link between tinnitus, which is ringing in the ear, and coffee  consumption.  Namely, many people believed that drinking coffee could cause... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Have you heard about Honey Bean Coffee’s Super Secret deal?

    Have you heard about Honey Bean Coffee’s Super Secret deal? Order at least $50 worth of coffee, and use coupon code - supersecret You’ll see a discount of $0.05, so you know the coupon is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Coffee and Tea May Reduce Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

    We all worry about our weight and the diseases that can come about due to obesity.  We have all heard that coffee can help with weight loss.  Now a new study, published in the Archives of Internal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Caramels with Coffee and Bay Leaf

    Love caramel and coffee?  I know I do.  I found this fantastic recipe that will be perfect for your holiday gatherings.  Its Coffee and Bay Leaf Caramels.  This recipe serves 6 people, if you choose... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • What’s Up With Slimming Coffees?

    java queen
    3 Feb 2010 | 7:57 pm
    About two weeks ago, a friend of mine gave me a box of “coffee.” She said that she’d been drinking the stuff for a week and it helped her lose weight. Naturally, I couldn’t say no to that! I did try the coffee and I think that if I had continued to drink it on a regular basis, I would have shed some pounds. However, I can’t get rid of the habit of going straight to the espresso machine the moment I get out of bed. As a result, I keep forgetting to drink the slimming coffee. What’s this coffee all about anyway? It seems that I have been hearing a lot about it but I am not really…

  • More Health Benefits From Coffee?

    java queen
    29 Jan 2010 | 6:32 pm
    Every now and then, we hear about new health benefits that coffee can bring about. Seriously, I do NOT need to be convinced that coffee is good for you. I love the drink and that’s that. But for those of you who like reading this kind of thing, you’d love to know that the results of a recent study were published this month in the journal Hepatalogy. The title of the article is “Increased caffeine consumption is associated with reduced hepatic fibrosis.” What’s hepatic fibrosis anyway? Hepatic means something to do with the liver and I think fibrosis means scarring. This is linked to…

  • Sour Cream Cherry Coffee Cake

    java queen
    28 Jan 2010 | 6:33 pm
    Are you looking for something new to pair with your coffee? Or maybe you just like baked goodies. Both apply to me, actually. While I am not particularly skilled at baking, I am lucky enough to have friends who can’t seem to stop themselves from whipping up baked goodies. Here is a recipe I found at Mercury News, which I intend on sending someone’s way. I think it has a lot of potential especially since it makes use of fat-free sour cream. It calls for cherry preserves (it’s Cherry Coffee Cake!) but I am also thinking that other fruits may be used as substitutes. Here goes: Ingredients:…

  • Specialty Coffee Association of America’s 22nd Annual Exposition & Symposium

    java queen
    27 Jan 2010 | 6:27 pm
    From April 15 to April 18 of this year, Anaheim is set to host the 22nd Annual Exposition & Symposium of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). Fondly called “The Event,” the symposium will welcome coffee professionals from over 40 countries. The Event will focus on everything specialty coffee including trends, products, technology, and coffee farmers’ livelihoods. There will also be a special focus on sustainable farming. There are two other special reasons to look forward to The Event. These are the United States Barista Championship (USBC) and the Roasters Guild…

  • Haitian Bleu Coffee

    java queen
    18 Jan 2010 | 6:42 pm
    Haiti has been at the forefront of the news for about a week now, ever since that massive quake hit the country. The international community has been mobilizing itself in an effort to provide aid to our fellowmen, and if you haven’t lent a helping hand yet, you might want to check out some ways by which you can do this. The easiest and surest way for many is to text “Haiti”to 90999 (any carrier in the United States). This will donate $10 directly to the Red Cross, who will in turn use the money for relief efforts in Haiti. On another note, have you ever heard of Haitian Bleu coffee?
 
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    Pure Coffee Blog

  • CC: Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:28 pm
    'What's does "CC" mean? Subject: Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery Location visited: Hammonton, NJFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 3+ [see key]When you get in between Philadelphia and the Jersey shore, you roll into an odd region of the state known for its sandy soil and weird pines (the pine barrens). Around this habitat, you find a lot of cranberry and blueberry farms and accordingly, such towns

  • Mugged: Black and Tan Blend [Aduro Bean]

    4 Feb 2010 | 2:39 pm
    'What does "Mugged" mean?Subject: Aduro Bean Micro-Roasters Coffees Mugged: Black and Tan BlendRating: 2+ [see key]Blending coffee (mixing certain single origin coffees to make a desired flavor) has been a widely-used practice for some time. While I don't know if they were first, Italians truly made popular the art of coffee blending in order to better harness the right mixture of coffee beans to

  • Mugged: Guatemalan COE [Willoughby's Coffee]

    1 Feb 2010 | 4:36 pm
    'What does "Mugged" mean?Subject: Willoughby's Coffee & TeaCoffees Mugged: Guatemalan El Socorro Y Annexos, 2008 Cup of Excellence #4Rating: 5+ [see key]Connecticut is yet another nearby state that stands as a stranger to me, kinda like the neighbors three doors down that seem like happening people, but you are never around when they are home. I grew up somewhat close (2 hour drive) and yet, the

  • CC: Corning Museum of Glass Cafe

    27 Jan 2010 | 8:10 pm
    'What's does "CC" mean? Subject: Corning Museum of Glass Cafe Location visited: Corning, NYFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 5+ [see key]Gorgeous museum layouts truly capture my admiration, and the Corning Museum of Glass did surprisingly that. I showed up expecting a warehouse-ish display of fancy old glass containers only to find an engaging collection of history, art and practical knowledge.And

  • Mugged: Artisan, Medium/Dark [Aduro Bean]

    24 Jan 2010 | 1:48 pm
    'What does "Mugged" mean?Subject: Aduro Bean Micro-Roasters Coffees Mugged: Artisan, Medium/DarkRating: 3+ [see key]Little nuances in how coffee consumers control their coffee have become interesting trends as of late. Specifically, I speak of the "make your own blend" and "select your roast" trends. While it gives the customer the proverbial steering wheel, I'm curious how customer satisfaction
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  • PB&J Oats!

    Ali
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:50 am
    Morning!!! Well, I am convinced the the key to a good solid night’s sleep is a steaming cup of chamomile tea right before bed. Every time I have chamomile tea before bed, I sleep like a rock and wake up feel so refreshed and rested! There is actually research that has shown it works as a sleep aid, but I was a little skeptical. I used to drink it after dinner, but that would be at least 3 hours before hitting the hay, now I drink it right before bed and it works like a charm. Want to know what my other sleep aid is? My bed warmer Back in the colonial times, people used to use bed…

  • Kamakura

    dirtylibrarian
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:42 am
    Kamakura's iconic Great Buddha This past weekend we took a day trip to Kamakura, a city about an hour outside of Tokyo that’s probably most famousfor its 13-meter-tall bronze Buddha statue, the second largest in Japan. I had managed to eat a few bites at home before we left, but my boyfriend was running on a completely empty stomach when we arrived, so we picked a place to stop for food without taking vegetarian-friendliness into account. Walking through Komachi-dori shopping street, on the way to Hachiman-gū shrine, we stopped at a little restaurant that we wouldn’t have…

  • I Wonder If You Can Sue A Season...

    voteforcoffee
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:22 am
    Yesterday… we got MORE snow and MORE ice and MORE coldness! fghjkoiuytrcvbnm. Dear Monday, Yesterday was an all-time low for you… (don’t go all ‘Haha that’s punny!‘ on me. I’m LIVID.) Tell me… Why?? I don’t understand. It’s 3 degrees outside! THREE. It’s wiinndddyy. AND. It’s frozen…all of it….ESPECIALLY my car doors that I pulled and pried open for forever earlier this morning! Wehh… what did I dooooo? I just want sunshine.. and warm-ness.. and dry roads and cars that open properly with heaters that…

  • LevelStock.com: Healthy Coffee Instructs Attorneys to Investigate Move to Higher Exchange

    traderzz
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:11 am
    Feb 9th 2010,  Braintree,Ma. LevelStock.com is pleased to announce to all of its members and investors information on  Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HCEI)  The Company released news as follows: Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HCEI) announced today that it has instructed its attorneys, Applbaum & Zouvas, to investigate going on the AMEX exchange. Healthy Coffee announced last week that it intends to become a fully reporting company sometime this year, but thanks to better-than-expected projected results from its current international expansion program,…

  • Vitamin D, my new drug of choice

    Ashley
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:11 am
    Caffeine in any form has always been my drug of choice, hands down; but I think I’ve found something better. My doctor called yesterday letting me know that he was right–my vitamin D levels are really low. I’m at 18, and they need to be between 32 and 100! After looking up symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, everything seems familiar. Fatigue, check. Symptoms of depression, check. Sleep irregularities, check. Muscle aches, check. Low energy levels, check check. Trouble regulating weight, check. I’m waiting on my prescription to come in the mail, but until then, I had…
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  • Seasonality: The New Roast Dating?

    muddydogcoffee
    6 Feb 2010 | 10:36 pm
    Doug Zell is a guy I don’t know, but I admire.  He founded Intelligentsia, a coffee company well known for innovation and quality, a leader in both categories.  Intelligentsia is a coffee company many coffee people look up to, me included. Coffee Cherries, on a tree in Helsar, Costa Rica, December 29, 2009 On his blog a few days ago, Mr. Zell outlined a call to action for craft roasters.  He suggests that in addition to a Roasted On date, we begin to include the crop harvest month and year on the bag.  The logic is as straightforward as it is unassailable: coffee is a seasonal,…

  • 6 Easy Steps to the World’s Best Drip Coffee at Home

    muddydogcoffee
    5 Feb 2010 | 4:15 am
    I have a confession to make: I haven’t owned an automatic drip coffee maker, or consumed automatic drip coffee (at home, in both cases), in more than a decade. Sure, I drink “drip” coffee at our shop.  Technically, our FETCO Extractor is a drip brewer.  Of course, any similarity between that machine and a home drip brewer is coincidence.  Or imagined.  I also occasionally make “drip” coffee at home with a manual pour-over cone, but this method is at best a kissing cousin to auto drip, as it requires good technique and is really a PITA, truth be told. So in…

  • Help Wanted

    muddydogcoffee
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:18 pm
    We’re looking for a part-time person to help us build and administer our QA program.  Right now, we’re kinda thinking of it as a long project assignment, but who knows?  One of the primary functions will be to have responsibility for organic certification, but Fair Trade reporting, sales tax reporting, etc., may all become part of the scope. We’re looking for somebody with prior QA experience.  If you’ve worked in medical products (pharmaceuticals, devices), software development and testing, aerospace, or another regulated industry, you probably have the requisite…

  • Baratza Virtuoso Grinder is in the house

    muddydogcoffee
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:58 pm
    Baratza Virtuoso In addition to the Maestro, we are now stocking the Virtuoso grinder.  This is a sweet machine.  If you haven’t seen it, you need to check it out.  It’s a deal at $199. We also have a Vario in the house to evaluate; I need to give it a good look-see before I say any more about it. I’ll do a photo and video review of each later in the week.  Meanwhile, here’s the particulars on the Virtuoso: The Virtuoso™ has many of the winning features of the Maestro and Maestro Plus along with commercial grade components,  higher performance and sleeker…

  • This Is NOT Your Father’s Corn Muffin

    muddydogcoffee
    31 Jan 2010 | 7:35 pm
    Coupla snow days + unlimited roasted cornmeal = truly inspired corn muffins I have to admit, I’ve been developing this recipe in my head for a couple weeks now.  Our roasted cornmeal has inspired several dishes in our household, like this one, and this one.  But the quest for the killer corn muffin has been one disappointment after another.  Even my favorite sources for new ideas, like Saveur, contained no real inspiration. So this weekend, with a few inches of snow in the Carolinas, and a pantry full of promising ingredients, I reached deep inside to pull out this bad boy:…
 
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  • British Glam and Cafe Evoke Catering? Hey, We Think It Looks Great!

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:39 am
    We may have mentioned this already but we had the awesome opportunity to help one of Oklahoma's finest planners with her table top design spread! The designer was Lindsay Gibson of Gibson Events and when we saw the inspiration board, we knew this was going to be sweet! The spread was featured on pages 88 and 89 of the current Brides of Oklahoma magazine!Here is a bit from Lindsay about the spread from blog:Event design is pretty much one of my favorite things in the whole world. I really get into the creative process. This year my submission came complete with a playlist, that although not in…

  • **Updated!** Extreme Makeover : Home Edition!

    2 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am
    **2/3/10 Updated**We have had a great time hanging with the crew of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. They have done an awesome job despite our friend Mother Nature kicking them in the shins each step of the way. Here are several awesome videos from the past few days! You can keep up with all of these videos as they are posted on YouTube!When we heard that the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was teaming up with Oklahoma City based builders Ideal Homes for an upcoming episode, we knew we needed to do something to help. After a few days of phone calls and talking through what the needs of the…

  • Become a Fan of Cafe Evoke Catering on Facebook!

    31 Jan 2010 | 8:19 am
    Happy Sunday to you! We hope your weekend has been warm and pleasant! If you are in Oklahoma, we hope you weathered the Oklahoma winter storm and that you kept comfortable and safe. In a huge change of gears, this is just a quick note to let you know that Cafe Evoke Catering - Oklahoma's premier specialty coffee catering company - is on Facebook! You can become a fan of Cafe Evoke Catering by clicking on the Facebook icon above or going to http://www.facebook.com/CafeEvokeCatering!We know that many of you probably already knew this or did not really care but we did want to let you know that…

  • Keeping it Local in Oklahoma!

    21 Jan 2010 | 1:58 pm
    **Update! // January 25th, 2010**If you missed it, Cafe Evoke Catering got to hook up with Keep it Local OK for a News9 story! You can find it here!Need a few good reasons to keep it local in Oklahoma? We'll give you 10!KEEP MORE DOLLARS IN THE LOCAL ECONOMYEMBRACE WHAT MAKES OKLAHOMA UNIQUEHELP THE ENVIRONMENTLOCAL BUSINESSES CREATE MORE JOBSBETTER SERVICE AND EXPERTISEBETTER USE OF YOUR TAX MONEYNURTURE COMMUNITYPRESERVE ENTREPRENEURSHIPMORE CHOICESENCOURAGE FUTURE INVESTMENTAgree? Well, there is a new group in our state helping us all "keep it local" and that list is their backbone! Keep…

  • New Faces Around Cafe Evoke Catering!

    19 Jan 2010 | 9:53 am
    We always talk about having the best staff around and we still think it is true! We wanted to formally welcome our newest barista - Micah Metheny - to the Evoke family! Micah is our new Lead Barista and those that have been enjoying coffee bars by Cafe Evoke Catering in the past will love having him around!Micah has taken on the challenge of creating new coffee policy, training and new product development. What does that mean for you? Better drinks, better service, better looking coffee bars, more options and an all new Cafe Evoke Catering!Don't take our word for it, here is one of his recent…
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  • Tuesday Morning Coffee with TradingMarkets | TradingMarkets.com

    info@tradingmarkets.com
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:01 am
    Sellers Take Dow Below 10000 ... Oversold Extremes Return to US Markets ... Top Stock PowerRatings Stocks for Today Include: TIN, VSEC, KIRK.

  • Have a 37 Minute Coffee Break with Me [Audio Interview]

    Darren Rowse
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:43 am
    If you have a spare 37 minutes today to grab a coffee with me (or at least are doing something that will allow you to listen to something for 37 minutes in the background) check out this interview I did with Robb Sutton late last week. ...

  • Morning Coffee – Feb 9 – Raptors Republic - ESPN TrueHoop's ...

    AltRaps
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:49 am
    Morning Coffee – Feb 9. By AltRaps · Candy & hoops keep him happy | Toronto Sun. Evans could have been one of those guys who goes home and rehabilitated his mid-foot sprain, but instead he was an everyday presence with his teammates. ...

  • timesofmalta.com - Thief robs arcade with cup of coffee

    unknown
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:40 am
    Thief robs arcade with cup of coffee. A thief in the German town of Hamelin robbed an amusement arcade by threatening the attendant with a cup of coffee, authorities said today. "He wasn't going to pour coffee over her, he was going to ...

  • Morning Coffee - The Rumpus.net

    Dan Weiss
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Morning Coffee. Dan Weiss bio ↓ · February 9th, 2010 · filed under morning coffee · Share on Facebook. Stephen Hawking: galactic tagger. The long-list for the weirdest titled books of 2009 award (has been announced). ...
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  • SCAA Hires Director of Professional Development

    Andrew Hetzel
    28 Jan 2010 | 11:35 am
    From the SCAA this morning: In a move to increase the availability of education and professional development programs, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced today that Ellie Hudson-Matuszak has been hired in a new position as Director of Professional Development. The selection was made after an extensive search and Ms. Matuszak will begin work [...]

  • Coffee on the Big Island

    Andrew Hetzel
    15 Dec 2009 | 4:03 pm
    The Specialty Coffee Association of Europe released their full account of the group origin trip to Hawaii Island earlier this year. You can read it on the SCAE website. …and just in case you missed it, be sure to read my own account of the trip from November. [ad#inline]

  • Jobs we love: Andrew Hetzel

    Andrew Hetzel
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:51 am
    Two weeks ago at the beginning of a round the world business trip (which I will write about later), my computer decided to commit suicide by drowning in orange juice, rendering me unable to cost effectively communicate with the outside world. I was finally able to purchase a replacement last night and when catching [...]

  • SCAE Visit to Hawaii

    Andrew Hetzel
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pm
    From October 26 – October 30, 2009 I was honored to be the Hawaii Island coffee tour guide for a group of coffee professionals representing the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe, who visited Hawaii as their annual origin tour destination. For one week, the group of roasters and writers visited a variety of coffee [...]

  • The Supreme Bean Coffee Roasters Acquires Rocky Roaster

    Andrew Hetzel
    26 Oct 2009 | 10:42 am
    N. HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Market Wire) October 26, 2009 - The Supreme Bean Coffee Roasters of North Hollywood, California has acquired Rocky Roaster, LLC, a wholesale coffee roasting business based in Canoga Park, California. Rocky Roaster Founder Mr. Rocky Rhodes will join The Supreme Bean team to manage the Rocky Roaster brand of coffee for the organization [...]
 
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  • Coffee Art Paintings Using Coffee for Ink

    Ken
    6 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pm
    Coffee Art Paintings Using Coffee for Ink Last week, our blog post featured Cheeming Boey, an artist who draws amazing artwork on foam cups with a sharpie. We came across an article this week about Dirceu Veiga, a Brazillian designer who creates art using coffee for ink. Click here to see Dirceu’s Web page featuring his coffee art.

  • Amazing Coffee Cup Art

    Ken
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:15 am
    Amazing Coffee Cup Art I recently came across a collection of amazing coffee cup art. Cheeming Boey draws on foam coffee cups with a sharpie. I thought this was just too good to not share. Check out the collection of photos on Flickr. Click here to view the images. Here’s the background story on Boey.

  • Why Use Cold Water When Brewing Coffee?

    Ken
    18 Jan 2010 | 1:44 pm
    I’m sure you’ve seen it, at the bottom of some packages of coffee or on directions of coffee makers… “Use cold water when brewing your coffee”. But, why would it matter if you use warm or cold water when brewing, if the water will get hot anyway? When you see the disclaimer advising you to use cold water, it’s under the assumption that you are using tap water, from the sink – and if you use tap water, then you should use the cold water side of the tap. The reason is, cold water from the tap is fresh. Water from the hot side of the tap has likely been…

  • 2009 Weekly Roast Year in Review

    Ken
    9 Jan 2010 | 8:06 pm
    2009 proved to be a growing year for us… we started out using vacuum sealed bags and mid-year changed over to packing our coffee with heat-sealed kraft bags. We also upgraded our roasting and packing equipment as well as introduced our new logo and branding during the summer. This past fall, we launched an updated Web site, allowing our customers to create accounts and track their shipments / view their previous order history. We also added more coffee subscription options (we kept the 3, 6 or 12 month options but in addition to our two bags every two weeks option, created…

  • French Press + Fresh Beans = Bigger Crust, More Oil Transport, Tastier Coffee

    Ken
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:29 am
    This morning, as I made myself a french press of Guatemala Antigua coffee, roasted 3 days ago, I thought I would take a picture of the french press as it brewed. This picture is taken about 30 seconds after pouring near-boiling water on top of coffee, ground just seconds before. From the picture, you can see that this mini, 3-cup french press has a very tall crust! You can see 3 layers here, a bottom layer of mostly liquid, a middle layer of water steeping with coffee grounds and a top layer of foam, bubbling as carbon dioxide is released from mixing with hot water. If you use stale coffee…
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  • Coffee from the Philippines, In the Snow! – Episode #111

    Jason Coffee
    6 Feb 2010 | 2:48 pm
    Cant View? Click Here Overview An outside episode where Jason tastes a coffee from the Philippines while it is snowing outside. – I want to thank my Sheryl for bringing this coffee back from the Philippines for me! This coffee was born in 1998 and has a unique label of a boat sailing. Coffee & Description Starbucks Kape Vinta A black pepper spiciness, black cherry with a dark chocolate finish. Overall Rating 89 Points Aroma: 8 Acidity: 7 Body: 8 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Question of the Day? Have you ever traveled outside of the country you currently live in? Where? Related Posts…

  • Rocketfuel XXX Coffee Review – Episode #110

    Jason Coffee
    4 Feb 2010 | 6:36 am
    Cant View? Click Here Overview Jason reviews an unique coffee with many interesting layers of flavor from Rocketfuel Coffee. Coffee & Description Rocketfuel XXX Coffee Complex and smooth delivering layers of fruit, chocolate and a mild nuttiness. Some of the fruit flavors include mango and grape juice. Overall Rating 89 Points Aroma: 8 Acidity: 7 Body: 9 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 7 Question of the Day? Did you get sick this winter? Have you tried Rocketfuel Coffee? Related Posts Ethiopian Yergacheffee, The Coffee Beanery | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here…

  • Cuisinart Grind & Brew Coffee Maker Review – Episode #109

    Jason Coffee
    29 Jan 2010 | 5:37 pm
    Overview Jason reviews the Cuisinart Grind and Brew Coffee Maker that he got for his birthday back in August. Machine & Description Cuisinart Grind and Brew A very esthetically pleasing coffee maker that grinds and brews your coffee. It has simple functionality with timers and setting that make it easy to use. The only downside to this machine is that it cannot brew a 12 cup pot of coffee in one go. This is a major downside to me since it is a 12 cup pot. Overall the machine is just ok. Overall Rating 2.5 out of 5 Functionality: 2 Esthetics : 4 Ease of Use: 3 Quality: 3 Price vs Above…

  • Hanging Out & Drinking Coffee – Episode #108

    Jason Coffee
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:41 am
    Cant View? Click Here Overview Jason talks about an upcoming brewer review and a delicious coffee from Ethiopia. Coffee & Description Coffee Beanery Ethiopian Yergacheffe Grapefruit acidity with a buttery smoothness. Overall Rating 89 Points Aroma: 7 Acidity: 8 Body: 8 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Question of the Day? Where are you from? Do you still live there? Related Posts Ethiopian Harrar, Barista on Duty | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Organo Gold Coffee Review – Episode #107

    Jason Coffee
    25 Jan 2010 | 1:25 pm
    Jason does a laid back review at his computer desk of an instant coffee called Organo Gold that is said to be extremely good for you. Social
 
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  • Reminder: SNS, Feb. 6th (This Saturday)

    REMINDER Saturday Night Smackdown This Saturday FRANK - Austin, TX 6:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Random Picture Friday #23: Sharky Tea Infuser

    (via) I wonder if this can turn fear at the sight of a shark's dorsal fin into drooling. We've had a lot of snow here in West Texas.  Crazy weather.  How is your weather? Have a Great Weekend!

  • Latte Art Competition: Saturday Night Smackdown, Feb. 6

    Where: FRANK -  407 Colorado, Austin, TX  78701 - (512-494-6916) When: February 6th, 6pm-10pm What: "Saturday Night Smackdown was inspired by our dear friends atOctane, those dedicated souls keepin coffee alive in the heart of the dirty south, Atlanta, GA. The idea is similar, to create an event for the surrounding coffee ...

  • Duncan Coffee Company Hiring: Jobs

    I received an email from Mr. Duncan letting us know that they are hiring. Looking for sales people in Houston base +  commission Simple enough.  Thanks! The job posting (along with contact info) can be found on the Jobs page here at tx-coffee.com

  • The Dose: Podcast #1

    I hope you enjoy it.  We had a lot of fun making it. It can be found on iTunes. -> Click
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  • What, no free coffee?

    4 Feb 2010 | 8:29 pm
    The Boston Globe’s October 5 “Monday Question” revealed that a single-serve coffee maker and coffee pods or K-cups is becoming a popular choice for keeping office politics at cool levels – at least where coffee is concerned. The Monday Question was posed as follows: Does your office provide coffee at no cost to the employees? What form does your office coffee maker take (e.g. a pod machine, a vending machine, a pot that someone is responsible for making)? How important do you consider the availability of coffee to be in your workplace? By close of business Monday October 5, there were…

  • Portable Espresso Machine by Shelton

    11 Jan 2010 | 1:41 am
    Manufactured by Shelton, this completely portable esperesso unit is battery powered.You place an ESE pod inside and 'walla', you get a cup of espresso wherever and whenever you need it.Whats that, the Price? You sitting down....Comes in just under $300! Enjoy.Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • Don't forget to tip...

    24 Dec 2009 | 9:59 pm
    Inclusive of coffee of course.Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • A Turkish Promise Involving Coffee

    22 Dec 2009 | 5:44 pm
    It has been said that Turkish bridegrooms prior to their marriage were once required to make this irrevocable promise during their wedding. The promise was to always provide coffee to their new brides.  Here comes the punch line, drum roll...if they failed to provide the cups of coffee, it was grounds for divorce.  Operative word: grounds.Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • Can someone reading this please explain WHY?

    21 Dec 2009 | 2:33 pm
    Everyday I go to work I witness the same old thing. Cars lined up at the StarBuc$'s drivethrough window awaiting their morning fix.I compare that to what I go through each and every morning. I awake (thank GOD!) and my one cup of superb liQuid heaVen is awaiting me in my solo cup hot and ready. No waiting, no lines to wait in, no wear and tear on the car least not we forget the gas wasted while waiting.Yeah, everyday I go to work and I wonder out loud, WHY? Those of you reading this, do you have an explanation? For I sure as hell don't.Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us…
 
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  • Creative Cappuccino

    Chris Tingom
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm
    One of the more frequent questions I am asked is if I know of a company that does espresso bar catering. I just found Creative Cappuccino, a company that does this in Arizona. Their menu lists a caramel macchiato made the way Starbucks makes the drink. This tells me that if you’re looking for a purely classical espresso bar they might not provide what you need. If on the other hand you’re looking for a coffee catering company that provides sugary drinks I think they may work out great. The company has some photos on Flickr, which are interesting. Thanks to Jason Duncan for the…

  • Closed: Mills End Cafe

    Chris Tingom
    29 Jan 2010 | 4:30 am
    Multiple reports coming in that Mills End Cafe in Tempe has closed (last week some time). Thanks to Meg for emailing. I can’t say I’m sad to see it go. It served purely as a good spot to get WiFi and a lousy coffee.

  • Interview with Jason Silberschlag about South West Regional Barista Competition

    Chris Tingom
    28 Jan 2010 | 5:26 pm
    I had a chance to sit down with Jason Silberschlag yesterday and ask him a few questions about the 2010 South West Regional Barista Competition. His company, Cartel Coffee Lab, is the host of the SWRBC and he is the regional representative for the BGA. The event will be held in Phoenix on March 19-21, 2010. What you need to know: Jason is looking for volunteers! If you would like to help, even in a small way, get in touch with him by emailing jason at cartelcoffeelab.com or calling Cartel Coffee Lab. The event venue is still being selected, but will be somewhere in the Phoenix area. You can…

  • Dethstaar Video

    Chris Tingom
    28 Jan 2010 | 7:32 am
    Tom from Press Coffee linked to this video about their new Dethstaar Espresso.

  • Intelligentsia Shows Us How It’s Done

    Chris Tingom
    21 Jan 2010 | 7:25 pm
    A nicely produced video from Intelligentsia showing their espresso technique.
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  • Coffee from the Philippines, In the Snow! – Episode #111

    Jason Coffee
    6 Feb 2010 | 2:48 pm
    Cant View? Click Here Overview An outside episode where Jason tastes a coffee from the Philippines while it is snowing outside. – I want to thank my Sheryl for bringing this coffee back from the Philippines for me! This coffee was born in 1998 and has a unique label of a boat sailing. Coffee & Description Starbucks Kape Vinta A black pepper spiciness, black cherry with a dark chocolate finish. Overall Rating 89 Points Aroma: 8 Acidity: 7 Body: 8 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Question of the Day? Have you ever traveled outside of the country you currently live in? Where? Related Posts…

  • Rocketfuel XXX Coffee Review – Episode #110

    Jason Coffee
    4 Feb 2010 | 6:36 am
    Cant View? Click Here Overview Jason reviews an unique coffee with many interesting layers of flavor from Rocketfuel Coffee. Coffee & Description Rocketfuel XXX Coffee Complex and smooth delivering layers of fruit, chocolate and a mild nuttiness. Some of the fruit flavors include mango and grape juice. Overall Rating 89 Points Aroma: 8 Acidity: 7 Body: 9 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 7 Question of the Day? Did you get sick this winter? Have you tried Rocketfuel Coffee? Related Posts Ethiopian Yergacheffee, The Coffee Beanery | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here…

  • Cuisinart Grind & Brew Coffee Maker Review – Episode #109

    Jason Coffee
    29 Jan 2010 | 5:37 pm
    Overview Jason reviews the Cuisinart Grind and Brew Coffee Maker that he got for his birthday back in August. Machine & Description Cuisinart Grind and Brew A very esthetically pleasing coffee maker that grinds and brews your coffee. It has simple functionality with timers and setting that make it easy to use. The only downside to this machine is that it cannot brew a 12 cup pot of coffee in one go. This is a major downside to me since it is a 12 cup pot. Overall the machine is just ok. Overall Rating 2.5 out of 5 Functionality: 2 Esthetics : 4 Ease of Use: 3 Quality: 3 Price vs Above…

  • Hanging Out & Drinking Coffee – Episode #108

    Jason Coffee
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:41 am
    Cant View? Click Here Overview Jason talks about an upcoming brewer review and a delicious coffee from Ethiopia. Coffee & Description Coffee Beanery Ethiopian Yergacheffe Grapefruit acidity with a buttery smoothness. Overall Rating 89 Points Aroma: 7 Acidity: 8 Body: 8 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Question of the Day? Where are you from? Do you still live there? Related Posts Ethiopian Harrar, Barista on Duty | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Organo Gold Coffee Review – Episode #107

    Jason Coffee
    25 Jan 2010 | 1:25 pm
    Jason does a laid back review at his computer desk of an instant coffee called Organo Gold that is said to be extremely good for you. Social
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  • Super Bowl Party for the homeless…and the rest of us!

    marla
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    David teaching one of our homeless guests how to play Bingo The Super Bowl for the City party is in the history books, and though I may not remember who won it in a few years, I’ll remember how I spent this Super Bowl. It turns out that hanging with the homeless for the game is a whole lot more fun than my usual guest list! The first few minutes are always the toughest. That’s when you realize that this isn’t just another party, these aren’t just nameless people, and the gulf that divides us is both broader and narrower than you can imagine. Those first minutes are…

  • I’m pretty sure Jesus will be at my Superbowl party!

    marla
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:38 am
    Kind of a dramatic statement, isn’t it? But inbetween the cheering, the commercials, the dips and the wings, Jesus is definitely going to be at my Superbowl party. Why? Because David and I have decided not to throw our own party this year. Instead, we are going to Christ Fellowship’s Superbowl in the City party. It’s an outdoor event with an even mix of guests and volunteers. And oh yes, the guests are the homeless of West Palm Beach. With a great outdoor venue and the game on a large screen, the homeless guests will have the rare opportunity to sit down and eat a meal and…

  • Snow in the City

    marla
    28 Jan 2010 | 7:17 pm
    We spent a great day in Boston today. We started off the day meeting with some of our Real Estate and Financial Advisors in this building: This was mostly interesting today because there was a snowstorm coming in. This is the view we normally see out their windows…and I consider it one of the best reasons to meet with them downtown! Today when my mind was numbing over with technical details, I watched the snowstorm swirl around us on the 25th floor. Did you know snowflakes swirl UP when you are that high up? It was entertaining. I also watched buildings and cityscape come and go,…

  • Living at home

    marla
    26 Jan 2010 | 12:31 pm
    My father Five years ago today, I had my last conversation in this life with my Daddy. I don’t remember the exact last words my father spoke to me, though I do remember his last words in general. Lying in his bed, he must have been imagining his funeral in the days to come. Being the practical Yankee that he was, this didn’t bother him. Being the man in charge that he also was, he had an idea. “David,” he said to my husband, “I’ve been thinking. They could probably play Taps at my funeral. Yeah, that’d be good.” So I don’t remember his…

  • If necessary, use words

    marla
    24 Jan 2010 | 9:16 pm
    This is a Wordle.net cloud based on the words found in Coffee Shop Journal. Words have always defined who I am. I read them, I write them, I learn through them. Lately I seem to want to decorate with them. I love words. So the St. Augustine quote “Preach the gospel always. If necessary use words.” never really resonated with me. Of course you use words! But a few days ago I walked into my regular Starbucks to order my breakfast. I go there nearly every day to study, journal, write: all the things that are so difficult to do here at home! My barista, whose name I think I know but…
 
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  • EspressoZone Coupon Code: 15% Off Your Next Order

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:11 pm
    Through Wednesday, February 10th, EspressoZone.com is offering a coupon code good for 15% off your entire purchase (excluding Rancilio and Baratza products). EspressoZone carries a nice selection of E.S.E Espresso pods and much more. To get the discount, use coupon code: EZVAL15 during checkout. About EspressoZone: For those who are passionate about fine coffee, espresso and cappuccino, you’ve come to the right place. Espresso Zone was founded almost ten years ago based on the desire to provide quality equipment, supplies and support that can enable anyone to produce authentic espresso,…

  • CoffeeRocket Coupon Codes: 10% off Flavia, 5% Off K-Cups, 5% Off Espresso

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    8 Feb 2010 | 6:29 pm
    CoffeeRocket.com has three new coupons codes for February. The coupon codes will work for all Flavia drinks, K-Cups, and espresso. To get the discounts, use the coupon codes below during checkout. All codes require a $50 minimum purchase. 10% off Flavia – FFEB10 10% off K-Cups – KFEB5 10% off Espresso – EFEB5 About Coffee Rocket: Welcome to the fastest growing internet coffee supplier for the home and office. We have taken our combined 60 years of experience in the coffee service industry and built a truly great place for you to shop. One cup at a time. Never has buying…

  • Weekly Megasale From 1QuickCup: Green Mountain Wicked Winter K-Cups – $8 Per 24ct Box

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pm
    Through next Sunday, February 14th, 1 Quick Cup is offering Green Mountain Wicked Winter Blend K-Cups for only $8 per box of 24 as part of their weekly mega sale. That works out to about 33 cents per serving before shipping. These K-Cups are certified Kosher and are made to work with any model of Keurig single serve coffee brewing machine. The discount is added instantly and no coupon code is required. 1 Quick Cup offers $6.95 flat rate shipping anywhere in the US. About these K-Cups: Donut House Cinnamon Roll has the flavor and aroma of sweet, fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, still warm from the…

  • Fratello Bavarian Dutch Chocolate Coffee Pods: $4.99 Per 18ct Box

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    7 Feb 2010 | 2:11 am
    The Coffee Artisan has a new “Pod Deal of the Week”, and this this time they’re featuring Fratello Bavarian Dutch Chocolate Coffee Pods for only $4.99 per 18ct box. This deal will remain active through next Thursday, February 11th. All pod orders are shipped at a flat rate of $6.95 regardless of order size, or if your order is $75 or over, you get free shipping. Malawi Pod Description: Rich creamy European Chocolate makes this a chocolate lovers dream. Fratello Bavarian Dutch Chocolate Premium Coffee Pods Individually Sealed and Nitrogen Flushed for maximum freshness For use…

  • 10% Off Your Next Order At CoffeeWiz.com – Exclusive Facebook Fan Coupon Code

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    6 Feb 2010 | 4:13 pm
    CoffeeWiz.com just launched their new Facebook fan page, and to show appreciation for all new CoffeeWiz fans, they’re offering a coupon code good for 10% off your next order until February 14th. To get the coupon code, become a fan of CoffeeWiz on Facebook, then look for their post about the “Facebook February Promotion” CoffeeWiz carries a very large selection of most major varieties of single serve coffee and coffee brewers including Keurig K-Cups, Coffee Pods, Tassimo T-Discs, Dolce Gusto capsules, Lavazza Blue, and more. Related posts:CoffeeWiz Coupon Code: 10% Off…
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  • Starbucks’ Honey Orange Frappuccino

    james pong
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Starbucks’ Honey Orange Frappuccino To usher Chinese New Year 2010, the Year of the Tiger, Starbucks Malaysia has come up with two new drinks, Honey Orange Frappuccino and Honey Orange Latte. Honey Orange Frappuccino is a combination of sweet and tangy orange flavour with espresso and steamed milk topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of orange zest and a drizzle of honey. Also, you can purchase a special limited edition Tiger keychain for RM 6.50 if you purchase a Venti-sized Honey Orange Frappuccino. Available in Starbucks Malaysia until February 22, 2010.

  • Mocha by UFC

    james pong
    28 Jan 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Mocha by UFC Thailand has many coffee manufacturing companies and UFC is one of them. Mocha by UFC is a can coffee using roasted and ground Arabica coffee. Although it is slightly more expensive than the other coffees produced in Thailand, the flavor does not have a distinguished taste. It is sweetened since it’s Mocha flavor but does not have a little hint of coffee flavor. Mocha by UFC retails at 38.50 Baht at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand.

  • Suzuki Ice Coffee

    james pong
    21 Jan 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Suzuki Ice Coffee Suzuki as we all know is an infamous brand name for vehicles especially motorcycles but in Thailand, Suzuki is a brand for coffee. Suzuki Ice Coffee is tasty coffee that is as good as any coffee from Japan. Suzuki Ice Coffee is best drink chilled as the coffee tastes a lot better when it’s cool. Suzuki Ice Coffee retails at 23.50 Baht at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand.

  • Pokka Rich Coffee

    james pong
    14 Jan 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Pokka Rich Coffee Pokka Rich Coffee is rich in flavor, strong in taste, it’s one of the best canned coffees from Pokka. Unlike the others canned coffees from Pokka, Pokka Rich Coffee is full-flavored and truly tasteful. Pokka Rich Coffee retails at MYR 1.39 at Tesco.

  • UCC Coffee Milk & Coffee

    james pong
    7 Jan 2010 | 8:00 pm
    UCC Coffee Milk & Coffee UCC Coffee Milk & Coffee is delightful with acceptable mix of milk and coffee making it enjoyable to drink. With distinctive coffee flavor, this is one of the best coffee canned drinks from UCC and it’s one of my favorite. Sadly, as a premium coffee, it also has a premium price. UCC Coffee Milk & Coffee retails at MYR 5.90 at Tesco.
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  • Starbucks: Remember Your Roots!

    Chuck
    29 Jan 2010 | 7:30 am
    When Howard Schultz purchased Starbucks in 1987, 5 years after falling in love with the coffeehouses and espresso bars of Milan, Italy, the world had no idea what he was about to do with our lame American coffee culture. 20 years later, while Starbucks is frequently compared to Walmart – coffee’s mass distribution chain, we shouldn’t forget how influential the corporate giant was in exciting us about great coffee. In the ‘first wave’ of coffee in the United States, peaking just after WWII, Americans drank coffee as if they would get buckets of gold in the afterlife for every cup…

  • Cappuccino and Latte Options

    Chuck
    28 Jan 2010 | 11:00 pm
    For many Americans, the terminology behind latte’s is ambiguous at best. Here are a few general rules so we can break them: Wet & Dry: A “wet” drink, especially cappuccino, refers to lighter or less stretched milk. The opposite would be “dry” drink with slightly less milk and slightly more stretched milk. Many coffee shops refer to wet as ‘american’ style and dry as ‘italian’ style drinks – but the truth is that in LA and many other places in US every coffee shop is pretty much doing it’s own thing.

  • How to: The French Press

    Chuck
    18 Jan 2010 | 8:36 am
    May God forgive you, devoted COFFEEwithChuck reader, if you have now spent years using your 4 cup automatic brewer while a FP (French Press) was hidden somewhere between an old slow-cooker and your backup toaster. Those years of delicious cups of coffee – squandered as it were – were likely due to lack of knowing proper FP usage. Read closely, for this might just change your life. Start by taking out that dusty FP (borrowing or buying is good too*), and purchasing some quality coffee beans. We want something with low acidity (maybe Brazil, India, Kenya, Sumatra) and medium to dark…

  • Drink Coffee Please. It’s Healthy and you look cooler.

    Chuck
    6 Jan 2010 | 9:56 am
    Study better, focus longer, improve memory retention, avoid dementia, fight cancer, get high (sort of): these are just some of what studies prove as part of the profits of a few daily cups of joe. Most studies that include both pros & cons of caffeine (the most important ingredient of coffee) have 1 thing in common: for the majority of people, caffeine in appropriate doses does more good than harm. Yes, now my excuses to drink perpetually from morning till night are founded on solid (Wikipedia) evidence. Ok, so for skeptics out there (and Wikipedia critics), lets glance at a few of the…

  • Cappuccino: God’s Secret to a Better Day, Any Day

    Chuck
    24 Nov 2009 | 2:44 pm
    Many casual coffee drinkers don’t know what a ‘traditional’ cappuccino is. The elite coffee shops that offer this heavenly drink have to explain to rookies all the time what they’re about to experience. I want you to be able to enjoy the frothy coffee bliss of a cappuccino without an explanation from a barista next time you’re in a top notch coffee shop. There are many steps to making a good “cap.” Necessary ingredients to making this amazing drink include 3-10 day old roasted beans, great equipment (grinder, filtered water, espresso machine), and quality milk…
 
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