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  • Coffee + Aspirin: Perfect Hangover Cure

    Brewed Coffee
    Hannah
    29 Dec 2011 | 4:27 pm
    It’s almost New Year’s Eve, and I’m pretty sure that the next day will see many suffering from too much partying; and by extension, looking for the perfect hangover cure. There are so many hangover cures that have been debunked by science over the years, but coffee remains to be one of the most widely accepted hangover cures. Sure there has been studies explaining why coffee doesn’t really help anyone with a hangover. Some even say that it can make a hangover worse. Two of the main reasons cited for this is that it can make a person more tired after the caffeine boost…

  • The Quantified Coffee Drinker

    INeedCoffee
    3 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    In the past few years a movement called The Quantified Self has emerged. With spreadsheets and gadgets it is now possible to track data about our lives and then adjust behavior.

  • Jan 22, Coffee Reviews in plain English

    The Coffee Detective Blog
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:44 am
    A collection of coffee reviews, written in plain English.

  • Newco OCS-12 Coffee Maker, Richard Buckberg

    CoffeeGeek.com
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:41 am
    Bottom Line: Want good hot coffee fast?  Don't want to pay extra for styling?  This is YOUR coffee maker!Read review...

  • Jan 22, CoffeeDetective - How to Make Coffee and Choose the Best Coffee Maker.

    The Coffee Detective Blog
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:49 am
    The best coffee makers? The best gourmet coffee beans? With so many choices out here, it’s hard to tell. Unless you get the facts about coffee, and some commonsense advice, from the Coffee Detective.
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  • Hemp Seeds & Panda Poo

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    What do they have in common? They both recently made headlines involving tea. The hemp seeds (and hemp blossoms, for that matter) made headlines when Time Magazine named them as one ...Read Full Post

  • Pine Needle "Tea"

    20 Jan 2012 | 5:31 am
    While perusing a list of top food trends for 2012, I was reminded of something I have wanted to try for a while now -- pine needle "tea." Ever since ...Read Full Post

  • Yin-Yang Coffee-Tea Recipe

    18 Jan 2012 | 5:20 am
    Also known as "Yuanyang," Yin-Yang Coffee-Tea is a drink made from a 50-50 mixture of Bolivian drip-brewed coffee and Hong Kong Pantyhose Milk Tea. It is wildly popular in Hong ...Read Full Post

  • Ginger

    16 Jan 2012 | 5:11 am
    Ginger is a traditional detox herb in China. It is used to make a range of delicious ginger teas and tisanes. A versatile ingredient, ginger is associated with many health ...Read Full Post

  • What is Caffeine?

    13 Jan 2012 | 5:09 am
    OK, so I've covered the definition of coffee and the definition of tea, as well as many aspects of caffeine in coffee and tea.... It's about time I give a ...Read Full Post
 
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  • Espresso Tamping

    23 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Pulling the perfect shot of espresso always starts with a perfect tamp. Let Michael Griffin teach you how to tamp espresso.

  • Roast Your Own Coffee

    19 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Roasting your own coffee is not only personally satisfying, it is relatively easy. Using nothing more than a hot air popcorn popper, you can achieve a very high level of freshness as well as being able to control your roast level.

  • The Quantified Coffee Drinker

    3 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    In the past few years a movement called The Quantified Self has emerged. With spreadsheets and gadgets it is now possible to track data about our lives and then adjust behavior.

  • Why Mormons Don't Drink Coffee or Tea

    27 Dec 2011 | 2:00 am
    Have you noticed that most followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) commonly called Mormons, don't drink coffee or tea?

  • Coconut Milk Coffee Ice Cream

    22 Dec 2011 | 2:00 am
    Coconut milk is one of the best substitutes around for dairy when you need something with enough fat to do the job of cream.
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  • What a single plant can do

    pedro@coffeekids.org
    10 Jan 2012 | 4:17 pm
    By Pedro Pérez In the community of Nuevo Progreso, Oaxaca, revolution is underway. This is not the kind of revolution that calls people to arms. It is not the kind of revolution that, in the end, will only work to the advantage of those in power. If successful, this revolution will change the landscape of Nuevo Progreso—and possibly the entire region—and will give the land back to the people. During my latest program trip to the community of Nuevo Progreso, located in the western part of the state of Oaxaca, in the Costa Chica region, I witnessed the beginning of what appears…

  • Happy holidays to all of our supporters and friends

    pedro@coffeekids.org
    30 Nov 2011 | 9:31 pm
    Special thanks to all of the friends, supporters, members and partners who make our work possible. As 2011 comes to a close, we look forward to your support in the coming year to ensure a bright future for the coffee-farming families we serve. We’re delighted by our supporters’ creativity and their fundraising efforts. Square Mile Coffee Roasters is selling the 2012 World Barista Champion calendar. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Coffee Kids. The calendar is available for purchase at Square Mile’s online shop. Get your copy today! For the second year in a…

  • El tequio: working for the greater good

    pedro@coffeekids.org
    29 Nov 2011 | 8:54 pm
    By Pedro PérezWe often forget about teamwork, about lending a hand to others in need, or simply helping each other out. We live in a society where individual values are often more important than community values, and where things get done when you have the money to pay for someone to do them. During two recent program trips around the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, I visited two communities where communal work is still a way of life and an essential tradition. This type of communal work is referred to (at least in Oaxaca) as tequio and derives from the Nahuatl word tequitl, which means labor…

  • A little compost goes a long way

    pedro@coffeekids.org
    27 Oct 2011 | 4:44 pm
    This year, Coffee Kids’ worm-composting project is getting a lot of attention. Why? Because it’s a perfect example of how much can be done with just a small investment. Our program partner, the December 5th Coffee Producers Network (RED 5), out of Oaxaca, is leading the project. In just one year, they’ve set up worm-composting bins for 39 participating families and generated more than 15,000 pounds of compost, which they use in their family vegetable gardens. One of the few people chosen to participate in this first round of worm composting is a man named Ángel…

  • Food Security and the Coffee Farmer

    pedro@coffeekids.org
    14 Oct 2011 | 5:53 pm
    This year Blog Action Day coincides with World Food Day. In honor of the two, we’re posting Development Director Peter Kettler’s perspective on food security in the coffee-farming context. Food security. For many coffee consumers those words might conjure up images of inspectors in pristine white lab coats, clipboards in hand, picking over bunches of broccoli in search of a stray insect or some faint residue. For others it might mean stockpiles of soup and bottled water, stored in a corner of the cellar alongside a flashlight and transistor radio, ready for some possible…
 
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  • Winter Doldrums? Try a Little Post-Holiday Cheer

    Joshua F
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm
    Can you believe it’s almost February?  Where did the time go?  Well, if you’re like me and still feeling nostalgic for the holiday season past, do I have some exciting news for you.  Some of your favorite holiday beverages are still available!  No, I’m not kidding. Our seasonal Caramel Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Skinny Peppermint Mocha and Gingerbread Latte are all available for order right now at most Starbucks locations.  Why?  Well, we enjoyed the holiday so much this year that we thought we’d celebrate it a little longer. How long…

  • Celebrating the Lunar New Year

    sbx_mmcn
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:56 am
    Exciting news from the card team! In honor of the Chinese New Year we are offering a lunar New Year card in the majority of our markets. A nod to The Year of the Dragon, the beautiful design illustrates the strength, courage and prosperity the Dragon is sure to deliver in 2012.  The card comes with a matching red envelope perfect for hongbao, the Chinese tradition of giving “lucky money” stashed in red envelopes to family and loved ones on holidays and special occasions. You can pick one up at all company stores and select licensed stores in the US, Canada, Thailand, Hong…

  • Tumblers Made in the U.S.A.

    sbx_nsav
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:57 am
    Have you seen our Made Greener Tumblers? Manufactured in the United States, these tumblers help keep jobs local. Production of the Made Greener tumblers has created 14 full-time positions with the manufacturer. They’re also made with the environment in mind. 35% of the Made Greener tumbler – the inner wall and the lid – is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polypropylene plastic, reducing the amount of nonrenewable fossil fuels used to make new plastic, helping to keep used plastics out of landfills and cutting the carbon footprint of the tumbler in…

  • Starbucks® K-Cup® Packs Now Available Online!

    sbx_lwag
    12 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Believe it or not, Starbucks® K-Cup® Packs are now even more convenient! In addition to your local grocery store, you can now buy them at StarbucksStore.com. We’ve got Pike Place® Roast, House Blend, Sumatra, French Roast and Breakfast Blend available in packs of 24 single-servings. Buy a pack just once, or sign up to have them delivered automatically to your door as often as you like with our subscription program. Stock your cupboards for a perfect cup every morning. Inspired by your ideas: What about K-cups?posted by TonyS   Pike Place is a trademark or registered…

  • Try Our New High-Protein Breakfast Wrap

    sbx_mdro
    11 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pm
    Just in time to help you reach your goals after the New Year, we’ve added a new wholesome breakfast option in our stores. Inspired by your requests to see more nutritious options, the product development team went to work and came through with the Chicken Sausage Breakfast Wrap. Our product developer Jacob tested more than 20 iterations of wraps, each with different veggie combinations and flavors, before landing on the perfect mix of ingredients that delivers a breakfast both high in protein and flavor. The new Chicken Sausage Breakfast Wrap is 300 calories and has a whopping 14…
 
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    Brewed Coffee

  • Give Your Twitter the Equivalent of a Caffeine Boost with InstaBG

    Hannah
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:44 pm
    Previous generations saw dads in the morning with a cup of coffee in hand and the day’s newspaper on the other. Today, this translates to a cup of coffee in one hand while surfing the Internet for news and checking Twitter for the latest tweets. If you are hooked to Twitter though, this probably means checking Twitter throughout the day. As for drinking coffee, no matter how much of a caffeine addict you are, the number of cups you down each day will never equal the number of times you go online to check your friends’ tweets and send out a tweet yourself. The good news is that…

  • Extolling the Virtues of Home-brewed Coffee

    Hannah
    16 Jan 2012 | 4:31 pm
    In light of the coffee price hikes last year, and Starbuck’s own price hikes early this month for some of their products, it looks like brewing your own coffee at home is starting to make more and more sense. Savings aside, there are plenty of other reasons to just brew your own coffee instead of buying one every single day. Obviously, brewing a fresh pot of coffee will entail a bit more effort on your part. You have to grind up the beans, scoop them into the coffee maker, and wait for the delicious freshly brewed coffee to drip, but if you think about it the time it takes for you to do…

  • Coffee + Aspirin: Perfect Hangover Cure

    Hannah
    29 Dec 2011 | 4:27 pm
    It’s almost New Year’s Eve, and I’m pretty sure that the next day will see many suffering from too much partying; and by extension, looking for the perfect hangover cure. There are so many hangover cures that have been debunked by science over the years, but coffee remains to be one of the most widely accepted hangover cures. Sure there has been studies explaining why coffee doesn’t really help anyone with a hangover. Some even say that it can make a hangover worse. Two of the main reasons cited for this is that it can make a person more tired after the caffeine boost…

  • Reusing Your Coffee Grounds

    Hannah
    30 Nov 2011 | 2:38 pm
    There’s nothing like a cup of freshly brewed coffee to start the day right, but once you’ve finished your drink, there’s also nothing like having to deal with the used coffee grounds to remind you of the rest of the day’s chores. If you are like me, you’ve probably felt at least slightly unhappy when doing the simple chore, and not only because you have to do it, but because of the wastefulness of it all. The good news is that if you don’t like waste and want your cup of coffee to do more good than just perk you up,  you can actually reuse those coffee grounds instead of throwing…

  • Coffee Storage Tips

    Hannah
    23 Nov 2011 | 5:29 am
    You would think that storing coffee is a simple thing, which it really should be if not for the many misconceptions that surround the best way to do it. In fact, We are not exempt from having been misled into believing less than accurate facts, which we (with much apologies) unfortunately passed on as advice. But that was so 5 years ago, and now that our caffeine addiction has lead us to be more savvy in dealing with the multitude of different coffee that we’ve tried, we now know that glass containers definitely are NOT the best way to store coffee beans, whether ground or roasted. In…
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  • Mugged: Geisha [Sea Island]

    Bill
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:05 pm
    What does Mugged mean? Subject: Sea Island Coffee Mugged: Geisha, Costa Rica Rating: 4+ [see key] It's hard to believe that coffee trees used to be confined to East Africa, especially in today's world economy where a place with the right climate will grow coffee on at least one farm. Some places, like the island of Java, trace it's coffee trees to about the 17th

  • CC: De La Paz

    Bill
    16 Jan 2012 | 2:09 pm
    What does CC mean? Subject: De La Paz Coffee Roasters Location: San Francisco, CA Free WiFi ? : yes Rating: 6+ [see key] There have been countless times when my travel plans and coffeehouse hours have not lined up. Usually late afternoons, nights and holidays play the culprit, though it always seems to be a weird mix of factors (the owners are getting married on a Wednesday)

  • Mugged: High Jump [Deep Cello]

    Bill
    8 Jan 2012 | 9:09 pm
    What does Mugged mean? Subject: Deep Cello Mugged: High Jump Rating: 4+ [see key] Of all the sports I played throughout my life, Track & Field was my favorite. As a javelin thrower and shot putter, I would get to spend nice spring days chucking objects around a field with little pressure other then to make sure my throws were comparable to the upcoming

  • CC: The Cup

    Bill
    1 Jan 2012 | 10:42 pm
    What does CC mean? Subject: The Cup Location: Las Vegas, NV Free WiFi ? : yes Rating: 4+ [see key] My final coffee stop in Sin City was a place that was also located in the Crystals, a shop located very discreetly in the back first floor called the Cup. Rumored to me by one source to have decent espresso, it took me a walk or two around the Crystals to actually find it but

  • Can a Super Automatic Produce Good Espresso?

    Bill
    22 Dec 2011 | 7:57 pm
    Many coffee lovers either own or covet their own home espresso operation. To have stellar shots and scintillating lattes in the comfort of one's living quarters is almost as good as having your own personal butler-barista (kind of like Kato in the recent Green Hornet film).  Yet many folks who strongly love espresso seem to go without an espresso machine simply because to get a quality
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  • Quality Coffee

    zrayjones
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:43 pm
    When we talk about quality coffee what exactly does that mean?  It means care and attention througho

  • Photography Mania #2

    I,KAFINA
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pm
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  • SCAA Origin Trip to Guatemala

    Rima Campbell
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pm
    SCAA has just introduced a new Origin Trip designed for marketing, sales, and other coffee professionals charged with telling the coffee the story to customers. This trip will take place March 11-17, 2012. For a complete itinerary, click here.

  • Coffee.

    maysea
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:15 pm
    Coffee should be piping hot. That’s what I discovered these past few days while going through my coffee craving. Any temperature in between is just yuck. I tried making a 90% hot and 10% cold coffee, courtesy of our water dispenser. It didn’t give me the buzz that I wanted. Apparently, coffee buzz comes from the heat too. Mind you, I don’t drink store-bought coffee, especially here in our humble town where there is only one respectable coffee shop. Neither do I get a pack of a fancy brand like Starbucks coffee (which would be divine, really, if I can get a hold of it here).

  • Barista Jam!

    danielsmyth
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pm
    A couple of weeks ago my wife joined a bunch of coffee lovin’ freaks for a barista jam. Don’t know what that is? Head over here to  read a little bit. (Most of the photos on that website are mine, for what it’s worth) The short version is that a bunch of coffee lovers get together to hear something about coffee, drink coffee, and compete brewing coffee. There’s a lot of caffeine involved. All photos are sooc minus the black & white conversion.
 
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  • Web site woes

    muddydogcoffee
    22 Jan 2012 | 6:09 pm
    Just a quick note to let you all know we’re having some web site issues. Our host upgraded their PHP, and while we were told our cart engine was compatible, it turns out that information was erroneous. So we either need to switch hosts or upgrade te cart. Both are an equal pain in the ass, and the host is great, so we’ll probably gut it out with an upgrade to the cart. Might take a day or two (I hope it’s done that fast). Meanwhile, if you want to place an order, email is working ( sales@muddydogcoffee.com ) as is phone 919.371.2818. We’re less worried about payment at…

  • Top 10 Most-Read Muddy Dog Coffee Blog Posts in 2011

    muddydogcoffee
    19 Jan 2012 | 10:09 am
    One of my resolutions for 2012 is to have an editorial calendar for this blog.  To be completely candid, given the rise of social media in the past couple years, I gave serious consideration to ending the blog entirely.  But after extensive consideration, I realized that blogging does still have a place in our marketing communications and social media strategy.  What my blogging efforts need, I think, is some focus, hence the creation of an editorial calendar, a plan for generating content that our customers will enjoy. In an effort to determine what customers might enjoy, I took a look at…

  • 10 Ways to drink better coffee in 2012

    muddydogcoffee
    3 Jan 2012 | 10:19 am
    Every year about this time, I write up a little something about how to drink better coffee in the new year.  Previously I had directed posts entirely to how to do it better yourself, and for sure I’ll cover that again.  But 2011 was an unprecedented year for us, and as I became busier myself, it became obvious that some days I was NOT going to be making my own coffee, so sourcing it well became a higher priorty.  And as I became busier, I let go of a little of the rigidness that’s accompanied my coffee habit in recent years – and I found myself having more fun.  So this…

  • Four down, one to go

    muddydogcoffee
    18 Dec 2011 | 11:02 pm
    ☑ Kim Jong Il ☑ Khaddafi ☑ Osama Bin Laden ☑ Saddam Hussein ☐ K-cups http://www.muddydogcoffee.com

  • Amazon made me do it? Or, Are you a channel surfer?

    muddydogcoffee
    16 Dec 2011 | 11:40 pm
    I was alerted to this whole sordid affair by one little Tweet, which linked to a short blog post with the catchy subject “Amazon redefines the dick move”. The blog post speaks to two dick moves, really: 1. Amazon is now a supporter the Main Street Fairness act, having reversed its position.  I ranted on this topic previously, and I’ll touch on Amazon’s role reversal in a future post. But this is not the dick move I want to talk about today. 2. Amazon recently encouraged shoppers to go into other businesses, scan prices there, then leave and buy the item on Amazon and…
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  • The emerging coffee markets of China, India, Russia and the Middle East

    Andrew Hetzel
    31 Dec 2011 | 2:12 pm
    The January / February 2012 issue of Roast Magazine includes a feature article on the emerging specialty coffee markets of China, the Middle East, India and Russia titled, “The New Frontier.” This handy introduction to regions shaping the future of specialty coffee includes quotes from our friends Kim Thompson of Raw Coffee in Dubai, arguably [...]

  • L.A.’s year of great coffee

    Andrew Hetzel
    29 Dec 2011 | 2:44 pm
    Some will look back at 2011 as the year of sweeping political change in the Middle East and Egypt, or as the year that a 9.0 earthquake killed at least 16,000 people and triggered a dangerous nuclear reactor meltdown in Fukushima, Japan, or even as the year that the U.S. military put a bullet in [...]

  • Analyzing the Ethiopian bulk coffee directive

    Andrew Hetzel
    22 Dec 2011 | 12:37 pm
    Most of us who buy, roast or prepare specialty coffee recoiled in horror upon hearing the Ethiopian government’s plans earlier this month that would require all coffee leaving the country to be shipped in 40,000 lb bulk cargo containers rather than ordinary 60 kg individual bags. As you might expect, it is difficult to maintain [...]

  • Korean coffee market continues boom

    Andrew Hetzel
    18 Dec 2011 | 5:55 pm
    Coffee consumption in South Korea continues its rapid growth, according to the Korean International Trade Association, who today reported coffee imports totaling $508 million for the first 10 months of 2011. By comparison, the total for all of 2010 was $307 million. A similarly bullish story was posted on Roaste a few days ago discussing [...]

  • Holiday coffee gifts for your beloved coffee nerd

    Andrew Hetzel
    16 Dec 2011 | 6:05 pm
    ‘Tis the season of lists: all of the things that happened this year, all of the things predicted to happen next year and, of course, everything that you should run out and buy right now. Dear Coffee I Love You got in on the gift listing action after Thanksgiving with a comprehensive list of gadgets; [...]
 
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  • Helicopter dropped coffee cups to warn campers

    6 Jan 2012 | 8:51 am
    SEATTLE — As scores of heavily armed officers scoured the woods south of Mount Rainier, hunting for the man who gunned down a national park ranger on New Year’s Day, Natalia Martinez Paz and three friends were enjoying a glorious long weekend of snowshoeing and camping. It wasn’t until coffee cups dropped out of the blue Monday morning sky that they realized the danger they’d been in. A Bellingham-based U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter crew searching for 24-year-old Benjamin Colton Barnes spotted the campers as they slept under their tarp near Reflection Lakes, not far…

  • Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year in 2012 To Everyone!

    1 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm
         I look forward to establishing liQuid heaVen as amongst the most requested on the world wide web in this New Year of 2012.       We will ship our exquisite coffee and teas around the world to all who want the best coffee and teas on earth, or should I say from earth as that is where the beans originally come from.  We have one more rung on our ladder of climb to success and that is establishing a 'to die for' espresso.       We have taste tested many Arabica beans from all over the world. …

  • It's The Coffee Stupid!

    26 Dec 2011 | 10:55 am
    Your selection of coffee is most important as it is the last thing that one tastes at the end of their meal.  After you have indulged and tasted everything during the course of your meal; it will be the flavour and taste left by the coffee you are drinking that will seal the deal.  liQuid heaVen ~ 'so satisfying' Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • World Wide Coffee Consumptiom

    24 Dec 2011 | 10:36 pm
    United States alone has over 130 million coffee drinkers. Where as twelve billion pounds of coffee is consumed around the globe annually.Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    24 Dec 2011 | 12:22 pm
    All of us here at liQuid heaVen wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all who are reading this.  May the New Year bring you and yours everything you hope and dream for. Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com
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  • Announcing the Winners of The China Study 10-Book Giveaway

    Carolyn
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:22 pm
    If you asked, I might divulge to you that I pride myself a little bit on being a confirmed non-celebrity-stalker. Alright fine, maybe I didn’t wait for you to ask. Maybe I’ve been staying up late at night thinking of ways to work that little factoid into my daily conversations. Maybe I published it on [...]

  • Hey, 2012! Hit us with your best shot.

    Carolyn
    30 Dec 2011 | 11:42 pm
    Enter to win one of 10 (count em, 10!) copies of The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. This book will change -- and may even save -- your life.

  • Purple Superfoods Smoothie

    Carolyn
    26 Dec 2011 | 4:20 pm
    In case you’re partaking in any actual boxing on this Boxing Day (or, sure, maybe you have other reasons to need some clean energy to fuel your gorgeous bod), here’s a purple “superfoods” smoothie that tastes as good as it looks. Blueberries and raw cacao make for a mean right hook. And, boxing or no, [...]

  • Pumpkin Spice Smoothie on Serious Eats

    Carolyn
    21 Dec 2011 | 3:35 pm
    Ho ho holy crap has December gotten away from me. We are back in the States for a few weeks, and it’s been one of those times when real life has outpaced and outclassed blogging life. I guess that’s probably “healthy” and “normal” and “anti-psychotic.” Which is all well and good. But it is not [...]

  • Mellow Cranberry Smoothie on Serious Eats

    Carolyn
    29 Nov 2011 | 9:59 pm
    Cranberry season doesn’t need to end with Thanksgiving. This mellow smoothie is an easy, healthful way to pack some more cranberry goodness into your life. And who couldn’t use a little mellow goodness before the December holidays arrive? Get the recipe here on Serious Eats.
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  • Lost Dutchman Coffee Roasters is hiring

    Chris Tingom
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:03 pm
    I received an email this morning from Victor Kessler, one of the first readers of Arizona Coffee, and owner and operator of Lost Dutchman Coffee Roasters. They are growing fast and looking to hire at their Tempe location. The job description: Part time work of 10 hours/week to start with. Looking for an extremely coffee oriented person for our business that knows how to work on and update web sites using standard HTML code. Secondary duties (to start with) will be to roast coffee on various equipment including Ambex and Probat roasters as well as equipment maintenance. Some roasting…

  • Why do superautomatic espresso machines make subpar coffee?

    Chris Tingom
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pm
    An interesting response to the question about super-automatic espresso machines: The wrong assumption that underpins superautomatic espresso machines is that the critical variables in espresso coffee making can be standardized and controlled. They can go close, but superautomatic espresso machines cannot control some of the finer nuances that are necessary for quality espresso coffee making. Control and adjustment of these nuances typically requires the expert ‘eye’ and judgement of a skilled barista. View the full answer on Quora.

  • Greek Coffee

    Chris Tingom
    22 Jan 2012 | 6:25 pm
    Today my wife and I wanted to grab some Greek food and drove over to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant. They offered Greek Coffee so we had that with baklava for dessert. It is very similar to Turkish coffee… finely ground coffee beans, made in a briki, etc.

  • Mini Espresso Maker

    Chris Tingom
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pm
    Saw this cute little espresso maker photo and wondered if anyone has tried using one before?

  • Coffee Plantation Cappuccino

    Chris Tingom
    8 Jan 2012 | 2:11 pm
    This, my friends, is a small cappuccino ‘for here’ from Coffee Plantation (the location on Shea Blvd). I stopped in yesterday afternoon for a game of chess, as I like to do occasionally (good group there), and had this.
 
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  • 3 Stylish Espresso Machines

    Jason Coffee
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:55 am
    There are so many Coffee Machine Suppliers out there which make stylish espresso machines. With so many to choose it was hard to narrow it down but today I would like to highlight just 3 Stylish Espresso Machines that have me drooling. 3 Stylish Espresso Machines Bugatti Div The Bugatti Diva is a 15-bar pump espresso machine which has a design that just pops out as stylish. It is fitted with a temperature gauge, brass fittings, integrated water tank and a cup warmer. This stylish espresso machine measures at approximately 12-2/5 by 13 by 18-1/2 inches which is not much counter space for so…

  • Coffee Jokes

    Jason Coffee
    22 Jan 2012 | 8:03 pm
    Just for fun I have been tweeting and posting facebook updates with coffee jokes. The Coffee Jokes are often times corny and many times fueled by the coffee I am drinking at the time. If you have coffee jokes please share them in the comments. I will continue to add jokes and update this article over time. Coffee Jokes Why did Coffee cross the road? – Because he was tired of being ground-ed. Why did Coffee cross the road? – To get to his daily grind. Why was Espresso so sad? – Because he was under so much pressure at work. Who does Coffee trust most? – Espresso…

  • Latte Art Video: Rosetta

    Jason Coffee
    21 Dec 2011 | 6:51 pm
    Latte Art Video of a barista from Cafe Main making a Rosetta.

  • Latte Art: Rosetta and Heart

    Jason Coffee
    20 Dec 2011 | 8:50 pm
    Today I hung out with Tikva, Owner and Manager, at Cafe Main in Grandview Missouri. She showed me how to pour the latte art designs such as rosetta and heart. We got a bunch of great footage that I am going to share with you over the next couple weeks but for now here is a short compilation. Latte Art

  • Coffee News: 5 Year Old Making Espresso!

    Jason Coffee
    15 Dec 2011 | 7:46 am
    Video of a 5 year old Making Espresso. This coffee video of these kids making coffee has really inspired me to start making espresso.
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  • Nescafe Latte Style

    james pong
    22 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pm
    Nescafe Latte Style Nescafe Latte Style is a new RTD milk coffee drink together with a new packaging from Nescafe! Unlike the conventional tin can, Nescafe Latte Style is packaged in a plastic bottle similar to Nescafe Nesfrappe which are available in Singapore and United Kingdom. Nescafe Latte Style tastes good with slightly frothy and hint of sweetness. Nescafe Latte Style is available at selected Shell Stations in Malaysia for MYR 2.70.

  • Chilla Cup Filled Pretzel with Pepperoni

    james pong
    12 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Chilla Cup at Quill 7 Sentral is a great place for a good cup of coffee and nice breakfast. Compared to our first visit to Chilla Cup, the food was less salty this time. Like our previous visit, we upgraded our coffee to Latte for an additional MYR 3.00 each. Chilla Cup Latte Continental breakfast We chose beef bacon, hash brown and scrambled eggs for our continental breakfast set this time. The beef bacon was less salty and less crispy than the first time, but it was better this time. The hash browns were delicious while the scrambled egg was also less salty much to our likings. Filled…

  • Starbucks Valencia Frappuccino

    james pong
    9 Jan 2012 | 6:42 pm
    Starbucks Valencia Frappuccino Starbucks Valencia Frappuccino is Starbucks Malaysia new drink for this Chinese New Year festive season along with Valencia Macchiato. Starbucks Valencia uses sweet Valencia orange syrup which makes the drink tangy and sweet and honey orange. What’s better than that? Get it at your nearest Starbucks store today. Available at all Starbucks Malaysia outlets.

  • Nescafe Cafe Menu Mocha Double Choca

    james pong
    7 Jan 2012 | 6:45 am
    Nescafe Cafe Menu Mocha Double Choca Nescafe Cafe Menu Mocha Double Choca is chocolaty and sweet. In fact, it tastes more like a cocoa drink than a cup of regular Joe. Despite that, Mocha Double Choca is simply irresistible and convenient if you feel too lazy to walk down to the cafe. Nescafe Cafe Menu Mocha Double Choca is imported from South Africa. Retailing at MYR 24.99 at Cold Storage.

  • Chilla Cup Breakfast & Coffee @ Quill 7 Sentral

    james pong
    20 Dec 2011 | 3:30 am
    Chilla Cup is a great place to chill out for a great cup of coffee and pretzels! Recently, my wife and I went to Chilla Cup at Quill 7 Sentral for a good cup of coffee and breakfast. Chilla Buzz Chilla Cup has a disc-shaped pager like Tom Tom Coffee which vibrates once the coffee are ready to be collected at the counter. Breakfast Deals at Chilla Cup Every breakfast sets come with either Americano or Gourmet tea. An upgrade to Latte or Cappuccino would cost an additional MYR 3.00. Chilla Cup Latte As we weren’t a fan of Americano nor Tea, we upgraded our hot drinks to Latte. The Latte…
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  • 3 Stylish Espresso Machines

    Jason Coffee
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:55 am
    There are so many Coffee Machine Suppliers out there which make stylish espresso machines. With so many to choose it was hard to narrow it down but today I would like to highlight just 3 Stylish Espresso Machines that have me drooling. 3 Stylish Espresso Machines Bugatti Div The Bugatti Diva is a 15-bar pump espresso machine which has a design that just pops out as stylish. It is fitted with a temperature gauge, brass fittings, integrated water tank and a cup warmer. This stylish espresso machine measures at approximately 12-2/5 by 13 by 18-1/2 inches which is not much counter space for so…

  • Coffee Jokes

    Jason Coffee
    22 Jan 2012 | 8:03 pm
    Just for fun I have been tweeting and posting facebook updates with coffee jokes. The Coffee Jokes are often times corny and many times fueled by the coffee I am drinking at the time. If you have coffee jokes please share them in the comments. I will continue to add jokes and update this article over time. Coffee Jokes Why did Coffee cross the road? – Because he was tired of being ground-ed. Why did Coffee cross the road? – To get to his daily grind. Why was Espresso so sad? – Because he was under so much pressure at work. Who does Coffee trust most? – Espresso…

  • Latte Art Video: Rosetta

    Jason Coffee
    21 Dec 2011 | 6:51 pm
    Latte Art Video of a barista from Cafe Main making a Rosetta.

  • Latte Art: Rosetta and Heart

    Jason Coffee
    20 Dec 2011 | 8:50 pm
    Today I hung out with Tikva, Owner and Manager, at Cafe Main in Grandview Missouri. She showed me how to pour the latte art designs such as rosetta and heart. We got a bunch of great footage that I am going to share with you over the next couple weeks but for now here is a short compilation. Latte Art

  • Coffee News: 5 Year Old Making Espresso!

    Jason Coffee
    15 Dec 2011 | 7:46 am
    Video of a 5 year old Making Espresso. This coffee video of these kids making coffee has really inspired me to start making espresso.
 
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  • Charity Art Auction at Roebling Cafe, Thursday, 2/2/12

    Erin McCarthy
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:51 am
    New York City! Come to our Roebling Street cafe Thursday, Feb 2nd for live music, free coffee, and the kick-off of our month-long art auction to benefit Brooklyn-based nonprofits, featuring the ink drawings of Misha Bittleston.  The kick-off party is Thursday, Feb 2nd at 7:30p - live music by Eight Two, BYOB (we will check IDs), free coffee, and ART!"Born in England, MIsha Bittleston moved to California to pursue a career as a visual artist. During this time, Misha began experiencing auditory hallucinations: he heard voices and music, some beautiful, others terrifying. He realized what…

  • Feature - Finca San Luis Wins Good Food Award! Free Tastings in Ithaca, Brooklyn

    Amina Omari
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:58 am
    Updated January 2012 The New York City event time has been changed to Sunday 2/5, 12pm - 1pm. Please join us then! Colombia Finca San Luis has won the Good Food Award for the second year running! That means it's been recognized by a panel of expert judges as delicious, authentic, and responsibly produced. We're proud of the Finca San Luis, and proud to be a part of the Good Food Awards mission. We have a very limited supply — only 250 hand-numbered bags — of this outstanding microlot. Find it in stores and online, and join us for free tastings in Brooklyn and Ithaca! Colombia…

  • And The Time Has Changed!

    Erin McCarthy
    11 Jan 2012 | 5:49 pm
    Attention New York City!  Our Public Cuppings are moving to Sundays at 3pm!  Same free tasting with a new post-brunch time! Come on over to our Williamsburg training lab at 107 Roebling Street to explore coffee origin history, see what a coffee bean looks like before it's roasted, and taste different, amazing coffees every week. New time and day starts this Sunday!Free Public Cupping Every Sunday at 3pm (beginning this Sunday)Gimme! Roebling Training Lab107 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

  • Dear New York: The Time Has Come. Love, Gimme

    Erin McCarthy
    2 Jan 2012 | 6:10 pm
    The much-anticipated Weekly Free Coffee Cuppings at our Roebling Street Training Lab, Saturdays at 12pm, start this Saturday, January 7th! Learn more about coffee, seed to cup, and participate in a guided tasting with our expert trainers. We've been hosting free cuppings for over a year at our Ithaca training lab - we are super excited to be opening our NYC lab to you and continuing our mission of coffee education. It's a big deal. Trust. Try new and exciting coffees every Saturday at 12pm - no experience necessary. Remember, the classes are limited to the first 12 participants…

  • Photos - Good Food Awards Roadshow NYC

    Colleen Anunu
    16 Nov 2011 | 8:56 am
    On November 12th we participated in a tasting workshop for the Good Food Awards Roadshow. We received a Good Food Award in 2011 for our Colombia Finca San Luis, and our commitment to producing delicious, transparent and responsibly grown food. This year we are (again) honored to be considered a finalist in the 2012 competition! Fingers crossed! View the full gallery
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  • The curse of the spud

    JACraves
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:08 am
    Bugs, bacteria, and the potato defect in East African coffee. Very nerdy post.

  • Site updates

    JACraves
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:04 am
    I’ve recently done some tweaks and improvements of the foundation and background information on the site: I’ve updated some of the important primary background posts: What is shade-grown coffee?, The [...]

  • Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality – Dec 2011

    JACraves
    21 Jan 2012 | 12:35 pm
    The Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality award is designed to recognize exceptional coffees carrying the Rainforest Alliance seal and to highlight the linkage between sustainable farm management practices and cup [...]

  • Market share update: Certified purchases

    JACraves
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:05 am
    How much eco-certified coffee do the world's major coffee roasters purchase?

  • Review: AgroEco Coffee

    JACraves
    14 Jan 2012 | 9:23 am
    Plainspoken Coffee. A Coffee Review for Ordinary People by Ordinary People, #49. The Community Agroecology Network (CAN) seeks to to link farming communities in Latin America to consumers in the [...]
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  • Even Great Coffee Can Go Average When It’s Pre-Ground: Intelligentsia

    Mike
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    One of the first coffee shops that really blew me away was Intelligentsia in Chicago. I remember visiting it and think it was like traveling to Mecca. Opening the doors to their shop was like opening the doors to a brand new world. And for me it was a brand new world at the time. It was the first place that I could go for a shot of espresso and really enjoy it. It was the first place that I could really soak up the magical world of coffee and marvel at all of the different coffees they carried and all of the different ways that they could brew those beans. To this day, anytime I head back to…

  • Interview With Chase Mann, The Coffee Pro

    Mike
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:03 am
    Chase Mann  And What He Can Teach You About the Coffee Biz Over the past week or so, I’ve interviewed via email Chase Mann, aka the Coffee Pro. Chase is loaded with information about the coffee business and there is a lot that anyone looking to get into the coffee business or move up in the coffee world could learn from him. Chase was kind enough to let me pick his brain so that I could share some of that information with you, so a huuuuuge thanks goes out to him for taking the time to chat with me. Enough of me talking, let’s get to the interview… What’s your role…

  • DSOC Podcast 2: Barista On Duty (BODY) And More Than Fair

    Mike
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
     This week’s Daily Shot Of Coffee Podcast features a name that is probably familiar to any long term readers of this blog. It’s Johnny Milton the main man behind the Barista On Duty (BODY) an independent coffee roaster based that focuses on high quality small batch coffees. I’ve had a number of Barista On Duty Coffees over the past couple of years, a number of good ones. So many good coffees that I couldn’t decide which ones to include here, so I just decide to include this link to the search results for all of the BODY posts on this blog. Barista On Duty…

  • How To Upgrade Your Coffee Without Spending An Arm And A Leg

    Mike
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    I’ll admit that I’m a little bit of a coffee nerd now, but not too long ago, I was the guy pulling into the Dukin Donuts drive-thru and asking for extra cream and sugar for my coffee. Even at home, I would make my coffee then drown it cream and bury it in sugar. I loved coffee, just not the taste. The problem was that I was drinking really low quality coffee so of course I had to hide the actual taste. There were no flavors like chocolate with hints of honey or a sweet wine like flavor in those coffees that come out of a plastic tub bought at the grocery store. So, how does one…

  • Loaded With Flavor And Information: El Salvador Santa Ana From REV Coffee

    Mike
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    The Drink: El Salvador Santa Ana From REV Coffee Type: Whole Bean Single Origin Overall Rating: Four Out Of Five Coffee Mugs Last week, the cool people over at REV Coffee (I’ve never met them so I’m just assuming they’re cool, but I think it’s a safe assumption), a roaster in Smyrna, Georgia sent me a bag of their El Salvador Santa Ana. REV Coffee Label - Click For Larger Image I liked a lot of things about this coffee and I’ll get into them further down in this post, but the first thing I noticed wasn’t the coffee. It was the design of the bag. I really…
 
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  • Guatemala Finca El Injerto Maragogype From Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

    Jamie
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:26 pm
    The CoffeeBeans: Guatemala Finca El Injerto Maragogype Roaster: Bird Rock Coffee RoastersEquipment/Brewing MethodBrew Method: AeroPress w/ Able Brewing Disk Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 + Micro Adjust to “F” Bean/Water Ratio: 17/220g 1 minute infusion / 45 sec plungeNotes: Aroma carries a sugar cane and doughnut sweetness while light hints of grapes, apricots, and wine begin to slowly emerge underneath.Each sip dominates with a sugar cane/doughnut like sweetness, coating your tongue and lingering around long after each sip. Underneath the intense…

  • My Top 10 Most Memorable Coffees Of 2011

    Jamie
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:41 am
    I can’t believe it’s already 2012. It seems like yesterday when 2011 started and all our resolutions for the new year started. My resolution for 2011? Honestly, I cannot remember, but I know I made a promise to myself to step back from just reviewing coffee for the site and to enjoying coffee first and foremost letting reviews be second nature.I thought it would be fun to take a look back at 2011 and pick out the 10 most memorable coffees of that year.Looking back, I realized that I had quite a few Kenyan’s that year. (I guess I became a little obsessed.) What really stood…

  • Honeypot Espresso From Kuma Coffee

    Jamie
    19 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    The CoffeeBeans: Honeypot Espresso Roaster: Kuma CoffeeEquipment/Brewing MethodBrew Method: Clever Dripper Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 26/350g / 3min infusion / 1:30 dropNotes: A perfect summer coffee featuring a honey sweetness, perfect for those hot days, and and delicious berry like play that reminds me of strawberries. Hints of mandarin orange emerge soon after.Each sip is crisp and refreshing. A light bodied coffee with mandarin orange, a very pleasing honey sweetness, candied strawberries, and a lingering chocolate play that stays long…

  • Review: Honduras Bertilio Reyes Portillo From New Harvest Coffee

    Jamie
    16 Jan 2012 | 3:56 pm
    The CoffeeBeans: Honduras Bertilio Reyes Portillo Roaster: New Harvest CoffeeEquipment/Brewing MethodBrew Method: Clever Dripper Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 26/350g 3 minute infusion / 1:30 pressNotes: Juicy grapes upfront, sweet honey, and tart strawberries make up the aroma of the coffee.Each sip follows with a lively acidity, juicy grapes, chocolate, strawberries, along with lemon hints, and oranges. A clean cup that doesn’t disappoint or lack with flavor.Chocolate, plum, grape, sweet lime, clean finish, a beautiful balance is the…

  • You Know You Really Love Your Coffee When…

    Jamie
    13 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pm
    Not only do you talk about coffee 24/7butwhen also a good portion of your wardrobe consists of coffee related items: Top row: - Gimme! Coffee “Happy Roaster” T-Shirt - DCILY “Heart Bean” T-Shirt - DCILY “No X in Espresso” T-Shirt in black (SOLD OUT) - Handsome Coffee Roasters “Van T-Shirt” - DCILY “Enjoy Black Coffee” Zip-HoodieMiddle row: - DCILY “No X in Espresso T-Shirt in grey - De La Paz “Sonic Youth” T-Shirt - GoCoffeeGo “Logo” T-Shirt (Unknown availability) - DCILY “Enjoy Black Coffee”…
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  • Coffee Cupping at Counter Culture

    Jennifer
    14 Jan 2012 | 4:59 pm
    This version of a cupping was the most basic and completely blind. I thought it was great since this was the first time most of the group had even been of a cupping. Including myself.

  • Barista Interview: Michael Harwood

    Jennifer
    3 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Interview with 2012 south east region Barista Guild of America Rep, Michael Harwood.

  • #PayItWithCoffee Mondays

    Jennifer
    2 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    #PayItWithCoffee Mondays. Buy a stranger a coffee to pay it forward and start their week off right.

  • Best of 2011: Thank You’s in Coffee

    Jennifer
    22 Dec 2011 | 5:00 am
    My list of all the great things and people in coffee that made this year possible.

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Jennifer
    24 Nov 2011 | 1:35 pm
    Happy Thanksgiving from Daily Demitasse.
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  • Long Walk

    Josh Allen
    9 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    The old truck roared under the strain as it crested the last hill, it’s battered and rusted hull blent into the desolate landscape, just like one more derelict piece of junk left to deteriorate in the windswept plain. In the distance hills rose in a ring around the valley, seemingly within reach, but a full days walk in actuality. As the truck shuttered to a stop, the whistle of the wind came into focus, an overwhelming wail, streaking across the short grass and dried mud. It was cold out as evidenced by the small clumps of scattered snow and the frozen water in tire tracks. He opened the…

  • Smarter, Sexier, Smell Goodier

    Josh Allen
    6 Dec 2011 | 8:08 am
    Have you ever wanted to be smart, sexy, smell good, and have the ability to read peoples minds? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t worry, you’re the only one who will get this special deal. You will be unique among your friends, elevated among mere mortals. You will have it before it’s popular. A trendsetter, yet still aloof and individualistic. Not mainstream in any way, yet coveted by the mainstream. Not convinced? Check out these other people who have it, they look happy. Look how many friends they have. Do you smell that? They sweat yet still smell like roses, spend…

  • Thanks For Thanksgiving

    Josh Allen
    24 Nov 2011 | 8:00 am
    Once a year comes a day when we are specifically reminded to give thanks (at least in the United States). Hopefully most of you out there are thankful more than once a year, but if that’s all you can manage then it’s better than nothing. I want to take a minute to list in no particular order some things I personally am thankful for. My beautiful wife The people who surround me and support me (You know who you are) Employment that pays the bills while letting me do something I love Al Gore – for inventing the internet (Actually, that’s a joke) Modern medicine Freedom – It…

  • The Old Man By The Sea

    Josh Allen
    22 Nov 2011 | 8:00 am
    It was the middle of summer, sometime in July. The three youngish friends had met at the donut shop to wolf down some empty calories and then transitioned down to the beach for some people watching. Leaning against a vehicle they gazed out at the water and talked about the old days, the glory days, the “better from a distance than they actually were” days. As they relaxed and chatted, an old man approached from the north. He had a purposeful stride and a focused gleam in his eye. His pants were high waisted, his shirt was tightly tucked, his white hair perfectly parted and firmly held in…

  • You Are The Reason You Fail

    Josh Allen
    28 Oct 2011 | 8:00 am
    Do you have an idea but doubt anyone will be interested in hearing it? You’re right, they won’t. Are you content with being mediocre at everything you do? That’s good, because you will always be mediocre at everything you do. Are you envious of what others have earned but assume they got what they have because they know how to work “the system”? You’re right, they do know “the system” and you obviously don’t. Congratulations, you are the reason for your failure. You are the one holding you back. Successful people don’t waste time thinking about reasons why they won’t…
 
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