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  • Wake up and smell the coffee?

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    Henry Clifford
    12 May 2013 | 1:40 pm
    Wake Up and Smell the Coffee It’s morning. You trudge over to the kitchen and as you grind your fresh coffee, the beautiful aroma entices you with the promise of a ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ moment. Coffee almost always smells better than it tastes. There is a reason the phrase is ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ and not ‘wake up and taste the coffee’. Why is it so rare for it to taste as good as it smells? Conversely, why does horrible smelling cheese often taste glorious? Recently, scientists have done significant research and think they have found the answer to this…

  • Clever Coffee Dripper Review

    INeedCoffee
    20 May 2013 | 12:00 am
    The Clever Coffee Dripper has gotten a lot of buzz. The claim is that it offers the best of Drip and French Press, without the drawbacks of either.

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    19 May 2013 | 5:14 pm
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  • Making some changes...

    Blog • Cafe Evoke
    19 May 2013 | 1:06 pm
    We turned 1.  With age comes changes and that is exactly why we are making a few of them around here. Trust us. We think it is for the best! The first major change will take effect on June 1st, 2013.  Here is what to expect coming up! 1. Hours: As you know, our current operating hours have us closing at Midnight Thursday through Saturday. We know some of you really love that and this will hurt but starting June 1st, our hours will be as follows: Sunday // 8a - 5p Monday - Saturday // 7a - 10p We know, we know.  That is a cut in our weekend hours.  We are entering summer time and being in…

  • All is Set for the 2nd CoffeeCON

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    Teresa Te
    28 Apr 2013 | 8:00 pm
    The second CoffeeCON is coming up this May 4 and DuPage County in the U.S. state of Illinois is this year’s host. This is the event that delves on all things coffee. Those who are lucky to attend this gathering will not only learn coffee facts and the ways to brew the best coffee but they will get the golden opportunity of tasting some of the rarest and most expensive coffees from the different parts of the world. The CoffeeCON is the event where consumers meet the roasters. A brainchild of Kevin Sinnott, this special event was launched in 2012 with some 1,200 people in attendance.
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  • What is Pu-erh Tea?

    22 May 2013 | 3:55 am
    Also known as pu'er, puerh, sheng / shou or dark tea, pu-erh tea is a unique type of tea grown in Yunnan, China. It dates back centuries and has a ...Read Full Post

  • Top Five Reasons to Choose Organic Tea

    20 May 2013 | 3:41 am
    Many people think of health as the main reason to drink organic tea. And while there has been a growing body of research on the health benefits of organic tea ...Read Full Post

  • New Tea Reviews

    15 May 2013 | 4:29 am
    I recently had the chance to review a few more bottled teas. One is another in a series of GT's kombucha reviews, GT's Organic Raw Multi-Green Kombucha. The other is ...Read Full Post

  • Is Soy Milk Healthy?

    13 May 2013 | 3:50 am
    Soy milk is commonly used as a dairy alternative and a coffee and tea additive. There are many health claims and warnings surrounding soy milk, some of which are valid ...Read Full Post

  • How Much is Starbucks Coffee?

    8 May 2013 | 4:11 am
    Starbucks coffee prices vary around the world. A tall coffee in a Tokyo Starbucks costs nearly three times as much as a tall coffee in a London Starbucks. And yet ...Read Full Post
 
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  • A positive exchange

    kristina.morris
    21 May 2013 | 10:44 am
    By Pedro Pérez Food and seed exchanges are essential to preserving the integrity of local food varieties and to improving the food security of communities throughout Latin America. As patented seeds begin to replace heirloom varieties that were once passed from farmer to farmer, communities are becoming increasingly concerned about preserving their future farming freedoms and the quality of their crops. During my last visit to the Totonacapan region of Veracruz, I experienced firsthand one of the oldest ways farmers “modify” their crops in order to obtain other varieties and have access…

  • It all begins with a dream

    kristina.morris
    29 Apr 2013 | 9:06 am
    By José Luis Zárate The women’s cooperative El Privilegio is, in my opinion, a clear example of perseverance and forward thinking. This group of 28 women from the community of El Roblar in Nicaragua was officially founded in 2006. However, their story begins in 1999 when they created the group Women Saving in Solidarity (GMAS) under the guidance of CECOCAFEN (a group of Nicaraguan cooperatives) and with the support of Coffee Kids. From the beginning, these women were led by Ms. Maira Gámez Hernández, a woman dedicated to bringing her dreams to life. I remember when I first met Maira in…

  • Todo comienza con un sueño

    kristina.morris
    28 Apr 2013 | 11:47 am
    Por José Luis Zárate La cooperativa de mujeres El Privilegio es, en mi opinión, uno de los ejemplos más claros de perseverancia y visión del futuro. Este grupo de 28 mujeres de la comunidad El Roblar en Nicaragua se fundó en el año 2006, tomando la forma de una cooperativa legalmente constituida en aquel país.  Sin embargo, su historia comienza en 1999 cuando se organizan como un Grupo de Mujeres en Ahorro Solidario (GMAS) bajo la tutela de CECOCAFEN, una central de cooperativas en Nicaragua y con el apoyo de Coffee Kids. Desde sus inicios, las mujeres ahorradoras fueron lideradas…

  • A world without coffee: Lorena Flores Peña

    kristina.morris
    27 Mar 2013 | 8:24 am
    Claudio: What would a day without coffee be like to you? Lore: A day without coffee, to me, would mean losing the essence of who I am, because coffee has been a part of me since I was born, since before I was born. Imagining myself without the delicious taste of coffee… No, I can’t imagine it, Claudio. It would be… then there’s everything that it implies: the hopeful anticipation in the coffee fields… No, I can’t imagine it nor do I want to. Caludio: And how would it affect your family? Lore: In my family, it would mainly affect my parents in an emotional sense. There would be so…

  • World Water Day 2013: A look at Chiapas

    kristina.morris
    22 Mar 2013 | 9:16 am
    There is a small town in Chiapas called Emilio Rabasa, Ocozocuatla where 32% of occupied homes have an earthen floor and 40% consist of two rooms or fewer. 70% of homes have no electricity, and none of the homes have access to running water. Due to lack of running water, all of the homes in Emilio Rebasa depend on dry latrines for their sanitation needs. Last year, Coffee Kids, along with the Association of Rural Development and Environment (DERMAC), implemented the Organizational Development and Improved Sanitation project to rehabilitate 12 eco-latrines that were becoming a serious hazard…
 
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  • Buy Starbucks VIA® Iced Coffee, get a free drink!

    Ginger Ahn
    16 May 2013 | 9:27 am
    Coming up this weekend: stop by a participating Starbucks store and buy a pack of Starbucks VIA® Iced Coffee or Iced Caramel Coffee, and you’ll get a free Tall (12 fl oz) iced beverage of your choice, on same visit!  This ends May 19, so we hope to see you soon!There are lots of ways to prepare Starbucks VIA® Iced Caramel Coffee. You can shake it up in your water bottle for a quick coffee on the go. You can mix it with ice cold milk for a creamy latte-like refreshing beverage. Or you can try it the way I make it: mix a packet with 16 oz cold water, pour over ice and…

  • My Starbucks Rewards™ in the Grocery Aisle

    Colleen K
    13 May 2013 | 12:12 pm
    Hi everyone! MSI member redondokid310 recently posted an idea about earning rewards for grocery purchases – and I’m excited to tell you that’s now a reality. That’s right, My Starbucks Rewards™ members will soon be able to earn Stars for purchasing specially marked packages of coffee where they buy groceries. Starting in early May, we began adding Star codes to our packaged coffees sold in grocery stores. To find these Star codes, look for the My Starbucks Rewards™ logo on a small sticker on the front of the package. After you buy the coffee, earning…

  • You Asked for More Whole Grain

    Jane W
    8 May 2013 | 4:09 pm
    We see your ideas suggesting more food choices with whole grains. With the four new, delicious sandwiches we’ve introduced, we think we’ve answered this request. And we’ve done so with some ingredients and spreads you might not find in your fridge at home.  For example, the spreads on the Turkey & Havarti scallion mayo spread is bright and flavorful or the Ham & NY Cheddar apple mustard spread is a  perfect kick of sweet and savory. And our Chicken BLT is bursting with fresh flavor from roasted chicken, scallions, roasted tomatoes and lemon pepper mayo to…

  • New Salad Bowls

    CARA
    7 May 2013 | 10:16 am
    We’ve gotten more than a few ideas about salads at Starbucks – like this one and this one. We get it, too – finding nutritious and delicious eating options on the go can be challenging.  That’s the inspiration for our new line of Starbucks Salad Bowls.  . We’ve got three to offer:  Chicken & Greens Caesar Salad, Zesty Chicken & Black Bean Salad and Hearty Veggie & Brown Rice Salad.  Each one is made with wholesome ingredients and offers a surprising “wow” when you taste them.  Behind the scenes, the packaging…

  • Digital Rewards Revisited

    sbx_wmaj
    6 May 2013 | 9:36 am
    Hey all – We’ve had a lot of great questions on My Starbucks Idea since the move to digital rewards in our loyalty program last October. I thought I’d take the opportunity to share with you all of the great things we’ve done to make earning, tracking and redeeming your rewards easier than ever before. Find a store that accepts rewards: Great news! You can now check our store locator to see what Starbucks locations near you accept rewards. Just click on the “Digital Rewards” filter. This feature will soon be coming to our mobile app as well. Keep track of…
 
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  • Coffee Now a Slimming and Cellulite Busting Ingredient

    Teresa Te
    9 May 2013 | 6:43 am
    Beauty products of all kinds and price range use a wide range of ingredients today. While some contain chemicals that promise to maintain a youthful skin and slimmer body, the others pride themselves in using all natural ingredients. The latest natural ingredient being used today is coffee. One of the new products that features this caffeine thing is known as the Cinq Mondes Slimming Coffee Cream. The cream is said to work by draining the body’s toxins and break down fat cells. Additionally, it is said to be targeting the reduction of cellulite by breaking down the fat beneath the skin.

  • All is Set for the 2nd CoffeeCON

    Teresa Te
    28 Apr 2013 | 8:00 pm
    The second CoffeeCON is coming up this May 4 and DuPage County in the U.S. state of Illinois is this year’s host. This is the event that delves on all things coffee. Those who are lucky to attend this gathering will not only learn coffee facts and the ways to brew the best coffee but they will get the golden opportunity of tasting some of the rarest and most expensive coffees from the different parts of the world. The CoffeeCON is the event where consumers meet the roasters. A brainchild of Kevin Sinnott, this special event was launched in 2012 with some 1,200 people in attendance.

  • Coffee Shop Owner Brings Coffee to People on a Bike

    Teresa Te
    8 Apr 2013 | 12:26 am
    Coffee lovers such as the busy professionals who don’t want to make their own caffeine-filled drink often just want to order this from their favorite cafes or coffee shops. And why not? It’s fast, easy and effortless. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, there’s one business owner who prefers to make a difference in his community by bringing coffee to the people. Chris Rhodes who owns this small-batch coffee roaster franchise called Zeke’s Coffee in East Liberty recently took it to the streets to bring his coffee to customers instead of the other way around. The bike called…

  • Coffee Roasting Workshops Offered in London

    Teresa Te
    30 Mar 2013 | 7:11 am
    It’s not all the time that workshops on coffee making and tasting are held particularly in London. But thanks to this one establishment, people now eager to learn about the right way of roasting coffee can do so through a workshop. In North London, Caravan Coffee Roasters is offering a series of workshops to interested coffee addicts. These activities take place at the restaurant’s roastery in King’s Cross. The concept launched by the restaurant is to provide an avenue for diners interested to learn about coffee production to try their hand at making and tasting this most…

  • Coffee Gadget Must-Haves for Your Car

    Teresa M
    12 Mar 2013 | 6:42 pm
    Certified coffee lovers usually manifest their liking for it beyond their kitchen walls.  It is common to see their  coffee paraphernalia in other parts of the home, the workplace, and even the car.  However, it is in the car where the most imaginative coffee gadgets can be found.Even if  hiring a car while visiting another place like Australia, coffee drinkers can easily bring these along.   Potential travelers to Australia and other places should learn more about car hire options before making the trip. Handpresso Auto An espresso machine found in the home kitchen is not something to…
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  • The Espro Press

    Bill
    19 May 2013 | 8:56 pm
    Everyone remembers their first french press. For most of us, it was something we stumbled upon, a refreshing alternative to our drip coffee. The process was so much more hands on, so much more raw; no on/off switch, no need to bring electricity into the equation (remember, this was prior to the pourover craze, back when it was largely mechanized drip). And the coffee, oh the coffee, how it

  • CC: Fluid Coffee Bar

    Bill
    18 May 2013 | 8:36 pm
    Subject: Fluid Coffee Bar Location: Denver, CO Free WiFi ? : yes Rating: 6+ [see key] I've sat through many meetings in my life and a sad hallmark of the majority have been dreary locations and coffee not worth drinking. Quite often in these meetings I quietly wished that my surroundings were that of a vibrant, energetic space with easy access to great coffee. Thankfully, my hopes were

  • CC: Empire Espresso Bar

    Bill
    12 May 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Subject: Empire Espresso Bar Location: Seattle, WA Free WiFi ? : yes Rating: 6+ [see key] One brisk morning south of downtown Seattle, I found a great prospect for morning coffee in the Empire Espresso Bar. Situated in a sleek brick building within the Columbia City neighborhood, Empire seemed to have the all the trappings of a worthwhile destination: a good reputation and Kuma Coffee. 

  • CC: The Pour House

    Bill
    5 May 2013 | 8:17 pm
    Subject: The Pour HouseLocation: Dillon, CO Free WiFi ? : yes Rating: 4+ [see key] Most great coffee exists in cities. If you're a city dweller, that's a great thing; if you're confined to suburbia or rural lands, it can be tumultuous. Sadly, in my travels great coffee seldom appears in small towns and hamlets. But when it does, it's a cause of excitement. While I was on the road in

  • CC: Metropolis Coffee

    Bill
    29 Apr 2013 | 6:29 am
    Subject: Metropolis Coffee Location: Denver, CO Free WiFi ? : yes Rating: 6+ [see key] Back in 2007, I had a road trip planned through Denver and naturally, had a list of coffeehouses to hit. Sadly, because of time lost during that fabled road trip, I only made it to one place outside of Denver (Calders Coffee right during their last few days of operation). Additionally, since my
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  • Ganoderma Health!

    marcanthony213
    22 May 2013 | 12:28 pm
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  • Good Choice by Wiebke Zollmann

    anibogh
    22 May 2013 | 12:20 pm
    Untitled, a photo by voldy92 on Flickr. Take a breath in the fairy tale’s forest to forget the coffe

  • What's the real value of $5.00?

    Bryan Nickel
    22 May 2013 | 12:17 pm
    As often as I can, every time I go through a drive-thru for a drink, sandwich, lunch, or whatever it may be, I will tell the cashier that I would like to buy the person’s purchase behind me in line.  It is usually a few dollars, I think the most I have ever spent on the vehicle behind me has been like $10.  Anyway – today I was in the drive thru at Tim Hortons and said I wanted to buy the vehicle’s purchase that was behind me. Now as I drove away, I noticed that the vehicle that I bought the order for was turning the same way as me, and even followed me right home.  As I…

  • Chicago Best Day of Your Life Voting: Coffee

    teamhoodwinked
    22 May 2013 | 12:10 pm
    We’re putting together the agenda for how best to spend the longest day of the year, June 21st, but we need your help completing our itinerary, this time by having you vote on your favorite coffee spot in Chicago. Dear Internet, I rarely ask for much of you but I need a favor.  Please go to this link and vote “D” for Dark Matter Coffee.  My roommates in Chicago are roast masters there and it would help them continue to pay their rent.  Not to mention its some of the best in the country right now.  Thanks again internet. Captain Steve. Chicago Best Day of Your Life…

  • Coffee shops and coincidences

    francescaluisa
    22 May 2013 | 12:07 pm
    (No, I have no idea what’s being said here–but read on to hear how this dinner came to be.) A few days ago Cami Rose called me freaking out about a new aspect of our trip–we’ve been buying train and bus tickets for travel through and between countries, and sometimes we get to pick in advance which seats we’ll sit in. “Frankie!” Cami called, “Did you ever think that we might sit next to someone on one of the trains or something who will–just by complete chance–change our lives forever?” She has a point: all three cities we plan…
 
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  • Making some changes...

    19 May 2013 | 1:06 pm
    We turned 1.  With age comes changes and that is exactly why we are making a few of them around here. Trust us. We think it is for the best! The first major change will take effect on June 1st, 2013.  Here is what to expect coming up! 1. Hours: As you know, our current operating hours have us closing at Midnight Thursday through Saturday. We know some of you really love that and this will hurt but starting June 1st, our hours will be as follows: Sunday // 8a - 5p Monday - Saturday // 7a - 10p We know, we know.  That is a cut in our weekend hours.  We are entering summer time and being in…

  • Bike to Work Day!

    16 May 2013 | 8:21 am
    We are huge promoters of pedal powering to work. We do it. Nothing is better than that early morning breeze and escape before a busy day that only a bike commute can give you.  No matter if your commute is in work clothes and 1 mile or if you can gear up for a longer 10+ mile commute - the freedom it gives you is nothing but perfect. The great thing about “Bike to Work Week” is that we can celebrate pedal transportion to all places - not just work.  It’s about Bike to School, Bike to the Post Office, Bike to the Party, Bike to get Coffee, etc… EVOKE is happy to be a…

  • The Monday Night Pour Down Series

    13 May 2013 | 12:52 pm
    PSA (for you) regarding our monthly Monday Night Pour Down. We will be taking a break for the summer.  We know we know.. it’s sad.  The basics are that we all love to travel and it is hard to get everyone here to party compete.  So, we will resume in a few month.   What? Of course we will let you know when we will start back up! Have a good summer and we hope to see you daily!

  • The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival

    2 May 2013 | 6:54 pm
    It’s that time of year again - time to fill the streets of Downtown Edmond with white tents, food vendors and you!  The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival is happening this weekend starting Friday, May 3rd.  We wanted to quickly get you up to speed on that and also some new, updated hours. Here we go! Arts Festival Info: The Downtown Edmond Business Association will host its 34th Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival in Historic Downtown Edmond. Over 100 artists from throughout the United States will have booths showcasing their finest art. Media includes: Oil/Acrylic, Water Color/Pastels,…

  • Tonight! The Monday Night Pour Down

    29 Apr 2013 | 2:55 pm
    Well, another “last Monday” has finally gotten here and in just a few hours, we (and hopefully a large party full of other OK baristas) will meet up at EVOKE for what we call the Monday Night Pour Down.  We wanted to give a little info about how these work and what to expect when you come to EVOKE on a night this party is happening. First, we love the coffee community and these events are a time for everyone from home baristas, coffee drinkers and coffee enthusiasts to professionals can get together for a little light hearted coffee fun.  Really, it’s more about the party…
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  • Melbourne braces for invasion of MICE

    Andrew Hetzel
    16 May 2013 | 6:03 pm
    Get ready, because it’s time for the Melbourne International Coffee Expo!  Starting next week, coffee people and national champion baristas and brewers from around the planet will converge down under in Melbourne, Australia for the 2nd annual conference and expo — this year also hosting the World Barista Championship and World Brewers Cup. It’s going [...]

  • SCAA Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

    Andrew Hetzel
    4 Apr 2013 | 8:16 pm
    Dear SCAA Members, Thank you so much for your support, I look forward to serving you over these next two years. See you all in Boston! – Andrew From today’s SCAA Chronicle: The SCAA membership has voted to approve the slate of candidates as recommended by the Nominating Committee for the 2013 Board of Directors Elections. [...]

  • USAID Returns Yemen to Specialty Coffee Map

    Andrew Hetzel
    2 Apr 2013 | 6:03 pm
    Industry and government leaders representing the Republic of Yemen will be in attendance at the 2013 Specialty Coffee Association of America expo in Boston to inaugurate a new drive for specialty coffee production in the historic origin. The effort and Yemeni Coffee presence at the SCAA event is an initiative of the Community Livelihoods Project, [...]

  • Michael Palin Goes to Coffee School

    Andrew Hetzel
    8 Mar 2013 | 4:02 pm
    Though he will forever be best known for his television and film work as a member of the world’s greatest comedy troupe, Monty Python, Michael Palin also has a not too shabby second career.  For the past 25 years, he has traveled the world, creating some of the most interesting and enjoyable travel documentaries on [...]

  • R Certified in Roast Magazine

    Andrew Hetzel
    1 Mar 2013 | 1:28 pm
    The March / April issue of Roast Magazine includes a thoughtfully-written feature by Neil Balkcom of Crop to Cup Coffee that discusses the R Coffee system, its purpose and impact of Fine Robusta on the specialty coffee marketplace. Neil eloquently summarizes the situation: “There are millions of livelihoods that are near destitution — farmers who [...]
 
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  • More bad news for plastic!

    19 May 2013 | 5:14 pm
    Taken from Plastic Isn't Nice         Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • Is the plastic used in Keurig K-Cups safe?

    19 May 2013 | 5:11 pm
    May 11, 2013fdaby: Anonymous Approved by the FDA means nothing to me but white collar crime. They approve things that kill us everyday. Get informed!   Taken from The Coffee Detective   Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • Go ahead buy a Keuring brewer...

    19 May 2013 | 5:02 pm
    Source: thekitchn   I bought one of those machines once. When I opened the box and read the warning on the pamphlet enclosed, I immediately returned it. It read - contains chemicals known to cause cancer. Not "could possibly cause". But known to cause. Yikes!! Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com

  • Why I hate Keurig and Tassimo coffee machines

    19 May 2013 | 4:58 pm
    Source: 52togreen 2 Responses to Why I hate Keurig and Tassimo coffee machines Gavi says: January 30, 2013 at 1:06 am I HATE these single cup brewing systems. I can’t believe anyone would buy any of these machines unless they were purposely giving the finger to the environment. It kind of makes me glad that at least they have to pay a fortune for every small cup of coffee they get out of the machine, but it’s still awful. Tony says: February 5, 2013 at 4:51 pm I can’t wait for the economy to tank, then all these retards are going to think twice about the cost of these mini garbage…

  • Proper storage of K-cup coffee

    14 May 2013 | 5:18 pm
    <--- This is where you store K cups to extend their shelf life... Remember for your FREE sample of liQuid heaVen visit us at http://liquidheaven.blospot.com
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  • #throwdownphoenix June 7 at Phoenix Ale Brewery

    Chris Tingom
    16 May 2013 | 9:32 am
    Perry Czopp reminds us about the upcoming #throwdownphoenix on June 7th at Phoenix Ale Brewery. Just a reminder about the latte art competition coming up in just 3 weeks! Not only will the beer be flowing right from the brewery itself; social station will be setting up a photo booth for our guests, arbitrary arts will be hosting an art show on the walls, live music will be in the background, a fourth bar will be brewing drinks for our sponsors, and food trucks will be slinging coffee inspired dishes in the parking lot. The throwdown event has truly transformed into a cultural melting pot. We…

  • Higher Grounds Roastery and Cafe opens in Gilbert

    Chris Tingom
    4 May 2013 | 11:09 am
    There’s a new coffee roaster and cafe in Gilbert, AZ. It’s called Higher Grounds Roastery and Cafe and it is located at 2556 S. Val Vista Drive. Higher Grounds Roastery and Cafe 2556 S. Val Vista Drive Ste 101 Gilbert, AZ 85295 Phone: (480) 821-7020 Twitter: @hgroastery

  • Coffee Roasting with Perry Czopp

    Chris Tingom
    3 May 2013 | 10:46 am
    Perry Czopp has announced his next coffee-training date which will be held on Saturday, May 18 starting at 8:30 am. Czopp will share his coffee knowledge on the roasting process and the importance it has in the cup you make at home or buy at the café. Guests will get to sample different roasts to learn about tastes and flavors, and participate in roasting experiments. All the while noshing on bites from the award-winning restaurant, Crêpe Bar.

  • Check out this new coffee machine

    Chris Tingom
    27 Apr 2013 | 5:33 pm
    The Verge has an article up about a new coffee machine called the Steampunk. It’s a $15,000 coffee brewing machine that can make coffee in a variety of automated ways. Watch this video for the full details. And here’s another video from Tested.

  • Cartel Cappuccino

    Chris Tingom
    21 Apr 2013 | 8:31 am
    My cappuccino from Cartel Coffee Lab (Scottsdale location).
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  • Coffee Siphon : Top 5 Ways To Brew Coffee

    Jason Coffee
    13 May 2013 | 1:45 pm
    I have been experimented and tested different ways to brew coffee since 2008. Over all that time I have compiled a list of my top 5 ways to brew coffee. The coffee siphon is a brew method that has stood the test of time through all of the different phases of brewing coffee I have been through. Coffee Siphon The coffee siphon might seen a bit intimidating when you first lay eyes on it. It looks like a chemistry experiment and technically it is but it is a lot more fun and easy than you might think after first laying eyes on it. Plus, it really does produce an excellent tasting cup of coffee.

  • Wake up and smell the coffee?

    Henry Clifford
    12 May 2013 | 1:40 pm
    Wake Up and Smell the Coffee It’s morning. You trudge over to the kitchen and as you grind your fresh coffee, the beautiful aroma entices you with the promise of a ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ moment. Coffee almost always smells better than it tastes. There is a reason the phrase is ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ and not ‘wake up and taste the coffee’. Why is it so rare for it to taste as good as it smells? Conversely, why does horrible smelling cheese often taste glorious? Recently, scientists have done significant research and think they have found the answer to this…

  • Acid Free Coffee? : Tyler’s Coffee

    Jason Coffee
    7 May 2013 | 11:33 am
    Jason reviews an acid free coffee from Tyler’s Coffee. Purchase the coffee here. Get $2 off! use this code (at checkout): COFFEENEWS4ACIDFREE Preparation The coffee was prepared in a French Press on a coarse grind with two tablespoons to every 8 oz of water. Tasting Notes The aroma was nutty and woody. The cup presented notes of walnuts, buttery smoothness and robust wood aftertaste. Related PostsAugies El Salvador : Coffee ReviewEmeril’s & Green Mountain K Cups Coffee Review – Episode #82Can Coffee Kill You?Gary Vaynerchuk’s Vook Crush it & JMB Coffee…

  • Coffee Con 2013 : 4 Free Tickets!!!

    Jason Coffee
    17 Apr 2013 | 1:54 pm
    Coffee Con is back again for round two. Last year I attended an it was a total blast! I will be there again this year to party and share passion over coffee with all my fellow coffee lovers. What is Coffee Con? Coffee Con is Kevin Sinnot’s brain child and is different that most coffee conferences which are organized around the industry professionals. Coffee Con is about the consumer and the at home enthusiasts passion for the bean. One of the coolest things about last years conference were the coffee classes. Teaching you how to take their coffee making to the next level while exposing…

  • Caribou Daybreak Coffee

    Jason Coffee
    2 Apr 2013 | 2:08 pm
    Jason reviews Caribou Daybreak Coffee in a K-Cup brewer. Caribou Daybreak Coffee Coffee’s Notes: Grapefruit juice on the attack with a dark chocolate, caramel and a woodsy aftertaste. Question of the Day: Are you on Twitter’s new Vine App? Author informationJason CoffeeHead Writer, Owner & Founder. at Coffee Cup NewsJason started Coffee Cup News in November fo 2008 as an outlet for his passion for coffee. Since then it has turned into one of the most trafficked coffee website of it's kind. Jason is a father of 3 awesome kids and married to the most amazing woman on the planet.
 
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  • Storytelling

    marla
    2 May 2013 | 9:20 am
    I’ve spent a good chunk of my life telling stories in one form or another. What time I didn’t spend telling stories was spent reading them. I could consume good books at a rate that would have bankrupted my parents if I didn’t know where the library was! David likes the story of my 8 year old self declaring I was going to read the entire children’s library in my town of Belmont. I smile now, but I’m also proud of the fact I made it through the A’s and had made headway into the B’s before I realized I’d bitten off more than I could choose. Go…

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    Encouragement is like oxygen to the soul. – Julie Mullins

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    Design determines destiny. — Chris Hodges

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    marla
    23 Apr 2013 | 7:15 pm
    I sat outside on the hammock tonight, ignoring the incessant clatter of my to-do list. Since launching our new company (have you seen our Visual Creatives website yet? We’re really pleased with it!) these moments have been few and far between. Travel, connecting, doing, creating: these are the new words of my days. But not tonight. Tonight I sat and watched the one lone doggy left living in the house. I watched the branches of my favorite tree and realized they were a stage play of birds and squirrels locked in never-ending battle. I listened to the peacocks, haunting, but so familiar.

  • Just a moment in time… Q LA

    marla
    15 Apr 2013 | 9:45 pm
    Walking home from a film viewing tonight David and I saw a homeless (?) man going through a garbage can on the street corner. He looked pleased as he pulled a book from the trash. It was a Q group study booklet. The title was “Engaging Culture in a Post-Modern World.” He put the book in his backpack and wandered off. There was something surreal about the moment. I’m still wondering what he thought about the message of the book.
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  • Coffee Siphon : Top 5 Ways To Brew Coffee

    Jason Coffee
    13 May 2013 | 1:45 pm
    I have been experimented and tested different ways to brew coffee since 2008. Over all that time I have compiled a list of my top 5 ways to brew coffee. The coffee siphon is a brew method that has stood the test of time through all of the different phases of brewing coffee I have been through. Coffee Siphon The coffee siphon might seen a bit intimidating when you first lay eyes on it. It looks like a chemistry experiment and technically it is but it is a lot more fun and easy than you might think after first laying eyes on it. Plus, it really does produce an excellent tasting cup of coffee.

  • Wake up and smell the coffee?

    Henry Clifford
    12 May 2013 | 1:40 pm
    Wake Up and Smell the Coffee It’s morning. You trudge over to the kitchen and as you grind your fresh coffee, the beautiful aroma entices you with the promise of a ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ moment. Coffee almost always smells better than it tastes. There is a reason the phrase is ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ and not ‘wake up and taste the coffee’. Why is it so rare for it to taste as good as it smells? Conversely, why does horrible smelling cheese often taste glorious? Recently, scientists have done significant research and think they have found the answer to this…

  • Acid Free Coffee? : Tyler’s Coffee

    Jason Coffee
    7 May 2013 | 11:33 am
    Jason reviews an acid free coffee from Tyler’s Coffee. Purchase the coffee here. Get $2 off! use this code (at checkout): COFFEENEWS4ACIDFREE Preparation The coffee was prepared in a French Press on a coarse grind with two tablespoons to every 8 oz of water. Tasting Notes The aroma was nutty and woody. The cup presented notes of walnuts, buttery smoothness and robust wood aftertaste. Related PostsAugies El Salvador : Coffee ReviewEmeril’s & Green Mountain K Cups Coffee Review – Episode #82Can Coffee Kill You?Gary Vaynerchuk’s Vook Crush it & JMB Coffee…

  • Coffee Con 2013 : 4 Free Tickets!!!

    Jason Coffee
    17 Apr 2013 | 1:54 pm
    Coffee Con is back again for round two. Last year I attended an it was a total blast! I will be there again this year to party and share passion over coffee with all my fellow coffee lovers. What is Coffee Con? Coffee Con is Kevin Sinnot’s brain child and is different that most coffee conferences which are organized around the industry professionals. Coffee Con is about the consumer and the at home enthusiasts passion for the bean. One of the coolest things about last years conference were the coffee classes. Teaching you how to take their coffee making to the next level while exposing…

  • Caribou Daybreak Coffee

    Jason Coffee
    2 Apr 2013 | 2:08 pm
    Jason reviews Caribou Daybreak Coffee in a K-Cup brewer. Caribou Daybreak Coffee Coffee’s Notes: Grapefruit juice on the attack with a dark chocolate, caramel and a woodsy aftertaste. Question of the Day: Are you on Twitter’s new Vine App? Author informationJason CoffeeHead Writer, Owner & Founder. at Coffee Cup NewsJason started Coffee Cup News in November fo 2008 as an outlet for his passion for coffee. Since then it has turned into one of the most trafficked coffee website of it's kind. Jason is a father of 3 awesome kids and married to the most amazing woman on the planet.
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  • Photos - Tour Our Upstate Cafes

    Angela Goldberg
    20 May 2013 | 7:15 pm
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  • Paircafe Taste Science and Gimme! Coffee

    Liz Clark
    9 May 2013 | 2:18 pm
    Gimme! Coffee's Upstate Lab Series will be featuring a three-part program presented by Taste Science, LLC, and their new venture, Paircafé™. Taste Science, LLC is a local firm researching taste and flavor perception, and how different flavors can either clash or complement each other. Taste Science, LLC is a collaboration between Virginia Utermohlen Lovelace, MD and Chef Renée Senne and has pioneered work in pairing tea with food, under the name Pairteas™. They are now continuing this tradition with coffee by partnering with Gimme! Coffee. The first of the three-part series will be held…

  • Photos - Behind the Bar at State Street

    Angela Goldberg
    29 Apr 2013 | 9:11 pm
    Components of a latte: espresso and milk. (Yum!) View the full gallery

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    Angela Goldberg
    21 Apr 2013 | 8:10 pm
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  • Tasting at Espresso 77

    Daralyn Kelleher
    17 Apr 2013 | 10:15 am
    I walked into Espresso 77 in the cozy community of Jackson Heights, Queens, and was immediately greeted by kind and curious faces. I was a bit taken back by how eager these friendly folks were to learn about coffee. This was, afterall, my first time running a public tasting in a venue I had only been to once before, so I had been a bit nervous. Mostly, I had feared apathy. But, boy, was I wrong. Not only were the baristas and customers of Espresso 77 inquisitive, but they were also already very well educated on coffee in general.Out of relief, I sighed, and at that point, I knew the afternoon…
 
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    Daily Shot Of Coffee Blog

  • My Montly Income Report – March & April 2013

    Jean Sebastien
    12 May 2013 | 7:11 am
    Welcome to the second edition of the monthly income report. In line with Daily Shot Of Coffee’s values of honesty and transparency, every month I share a detailed account of earning and expenses so you can see exactly how the site makes money and how it is reinvested to provide better content for free. On a more personal note, doing so helps me keep track of my goals, see how DSOC revenues evolve over time, share insights about what I learned and, hopefully, earn your trust as well as provide you with some inspiration. This past two months have been crazy! So let’s get going. What…

  • The 5 Best Travel Coffee Mugs

    A Guest Writer
    8 May 2013 | 5:48 am
    The Contigo Tumbler is a travel coffee mug “I’m completely impressed and absolutely love the cup…” This article about Travel Coffee Mugs is a guest post by Brian Martinowich. Learn more about how you can guest post for Daily Shot Of Coffee. This post was originally published in March, 2012. It has been updated on May 8th, 2013. If you like to travel with coffee or tea and are tired of cleaning up spills, it’s time to invest in a REAL travel mug. We have searched all over to bring you what we consider to be the 5 best coffee mugs on the market. But before we share…

  • Coffee Cartoon 10 – Pregnancy Test

    Michele
    5 May 2013 | 6:22 am
    Here is this week’s strip of Java Juice, by Michele Johnson. Cartoonist, Michele Johnson, brings us the humorous side of our coffee addiction. Click here for all the Coffee Cartoons and to learn more about Java Juice and the girlfriends. Don’t miss next week’s Java Juice, enter your email below to receive it directly in your Inbox.   >     Coffee Cartoon 10 – Pregnancy Test is a post from: Daily Shot Of Coffee Blog

  • 5 Mother’s Day Coffee Gifts Every Mom Will Love

    Jean Sebastien
    2 May 2013 | 2:04 pm
    Mother’s Day is always a special moment and I thought I’d share with you some of the best coffee gifts that every mom will love. There is the “Oh! You Shouldn’t Have” category, the “I Love You” category and the “You Are The Sweetest” category. “Oh! You Shouldn’t Have!” Category This reaction is guaranteed if you go for a more expensive gift… And coffeemakers certainly qualify.   1. Single-Shot Verismo 580 Even if your mom is not a big fan of Starbucks, she will definitely appreciate the coffee store’s…

  • Must Have Coffee Equipment From SCAA 2013

    Geoff
    29 Apr 2013 | 4:02 am
    I suppose I’ve always been a bit of gear head. I don’t like to admit that I feel the need to have stuff but alas, it’s true. In my defense it’s selective. Most realms I have the power to say no thanks to. With camping gear and coffee equipment, all bets are off. So if you’re wondering what to get me for my next birthday, here are a few selections from SCAA 2013. Porcelain Immersion Filtercone by Bonavita The porcelain of the Bonavita Filtercone heats up quickly and holds the heat of the water so your coffee remains warmer. I have a plastic Melita dripper that I got free a few years…
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  • Caffeinated at 30,000 Feet: Is It Possible to Make Your Own Coffee on an Airplane?

    robyn
    18 May 2013 | 11:37 am
    My philosophy toward airline coffee has always been, “Take what you can get and make the best of it.” Certainly the flight attendant would prefer I sit down, shut up and accept her meager brew. But it hit me– why can’t I make my own on the plane? Is it even possible? We set out to find the answer. Caffeinated at 30,000 Feet: Mile High Brewing Setups The constraints of a typical economy cabin don’t leave many options open. High-flying brewers need equipment that is a) portable and b) doesn’t require electricity. In this day and time it would take a brave…

  • Mission Possible: How to Save a Laptop from a Coffee Spill

    robyn
    15 Apr 2013 | 7:46 pm
    Your mission: Save your laptop from a coffee spill disaster. Saving your electronic devices in the event of an unfortunate baptism by coffee can be a “Mission “Possible” – with a little luck and some lightening-fast reflexes. The basic parameters of the situation: Liquids can cause short-circuits. Short circuits damage electronic components. Your odds of successfully recovering from a spill depend the amount of liquid that was spilled, how corrosive and conductive the liquid is and how you react to the situation. Assuming the spill was an accident, the only factor you can control here…

  • Coffee Under Communism: A First-Hand Account from Poland

    daniel
    10 Apr 2013 | 11:05 pm
    Coffee Krave reader and accomplished photographer Marek Lubacz got in touch with me last week and agreed to write a guest post about coffee in Poland under communism. It wasn’t until the formation of a new government in 1989 that Poland could begin to recover from communist rule. Today, the coffee culture is thriving, but Marek’s first-hand account of the state of coffee under communism made me realize how much I take freshly roasted beans for granted. You can see what a beautiful country Poland is here and  learn more about the history of Poland from 1945 to 1989 here. We…

  • The Top 10 Coffee Makers: Unplugged

    robyn
    10 Apr 2013 | 9:33 am
    We have been in a list making mode recently at CoffeeKrave. To continue the trend, we present out Top Ten Coffee Makers. From the Espro Press to the Cona Vacuum Brewer . . . here are our takes on the top gear to grace your countertops. Authors Note: When Daniel, Editor and Chief here at CoffeeKrave, assigned me this article, I broke out in a cold sweat. Any “top ten” list is going to be subjective by nature, but a top ten coffee maker list? That’s one difficult combinatorial optimization problem right there. I decided the optimal way to constrain this search was to cut the cord. As in…

  • Going Blonde? The Trend Toward Light Roasts

    robyn
    8 Apr 2013 | 7:35 am
    For the past few years, talk surrounding the virtues of light roasts has been trending in the coffee community. I can remember the morning (November 29th, 2011) when I read “I’ll have a tall blonde please.” Starbucks, known for a distinctively dark roast, had announced that they were introducing a new line of lighter roasts. Starbucks went “blonde” in their terminology to avoid linguistic confusion – “light” (when removed from its roasting-specific content) having the potential to imply that something is missing or has been removed. My first response was to start a list…
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  • Espresso – A Super Food – Honest!

    Coffee Guru
    20 May 2013 | 12:16 pm
    Wonderful News!! Spent Coffee Grounds the NEW ‘Super Food’!   We all know used coffee grounds make great fertilizer and slug repellant and deodorizer – BUT! Now according to the ‘Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry’ coffee grounds are a very rich source of ‘ healthful antioxidant substances’, which could be utilized as a dietary supplement!   Apparently, some bureaucrat has done the maths and coffee drinkers globally generate 20 million tonnes of used grounds annually….   Most of course ends up in landfill…not now though… as the team suggests…

  • Banana saves espresso in shock horror horticultural expose!

    Coffee Guru
    16 May 2013 | 11:34 am
    Going Loco A new report published by researchers from Africa’s International Institute of Tropical Agriculture suggests that Banana and coffee inter cropping could protect farmers from the effects of climate change in Uganda and other Eastern African coffee producing territories Arabica is Uganda’s most important source of foreign exchange – but as we all know the prima donna Coffea Arabica is a sensitive flower and a mean temperature increase of just 1 degree Celsius results in an average loss of 98.4 kilo per hectare of raw green coffee and as well as minimizing the potential…

  • The Freshness Debate

    Coffee Guru
    12 May 2013 | 12:22 pm
    Willo the Wisp- The Freshness Debate   No! Not an advert for those ‘orrible Glade squirty plug in smelling nightmares…. But rather the ongoing debate about how fresh roasted coffee is…. Well, if you believe the hype – the 3rd and 4th wave purveyors of fine coffees and the High Street stalwart, Pret, after a week or two then any coffee is old, useless and past it – much like myself! BUT! There is loads a research to suggests that this is not so and is in fact just good old-fashioned marketing mumbo and jumbo! Clarke and Macrae advise that coffee packed into a bag with just…

  • Monkey’s Melting Pot

    Coffee Guru
    10 May 2013 | 12:43 am
    Monkey’s News Round Digest In this random update of recent trade news snippets we politely offer up the following note worthy gems of complete insignificance for your delight!   Cameroon has now joined the growing list of Arabica producing territories – taking the list of nations producing green coffee to near the 100 mark – can some smart alec confirm or otherwise the complete list – SAE postcards only please! In 2012 7850 bags were exported – compared to nil the prior year! Robusta remains a mainstay at 491000 bags plus of course cocoa   Next up is a snippet concerning…

  • The daily life of a coffee drinker

    monkey
    12 Mar 2013 | 3:58 am
    I drink coffee all day long Now like most of you – we like to have a drink of tea or coffee, but I seem to drink about 5 or 6 cups of espresso based coffee everyday. Is this normal? Is this good for me? I don’t know if there has been any research into how much coffee is bad for you – what is the limit. I also have let my 12 year old son start drinking coffee -now in my head I always thought coffee was an adult drink – perhaps this is down to my own childhood? Anyway I thought well if he drinks all these fizzy drinks that I know contain caffeine and sugars then how bad…
 
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  • Introducing Loose Tea at Casa Espresso

    Casa Espresso
    30 Apr 2013 | 2:14 am
    We’re extremely delighted to announce the latest addition to our hot drink offerings – loose leaf tea from the Brew Tea Co. These whole leaf teas are packed with flavour derived from the 100% natural ingredients in each scoop and look set to be a huge success across Yorkshire’ food and drink outlets. Premium teas provide a viable complementary offering to coffee outlets, cafes, bars and restaurants, helping to draw in new customers. Through the increased customer price point (when compared to conventional teas) retailers will also benefit from higher margins – around 90%,…

  • The Benefits of Leasing a Coffee Machine

    Casa Espresso
    3 Apr 2013 | 2:56 am
    If you’re starting up a coffee shop or need an upgrade in equipment then leasing a commercial coffee machine is often the most viable route to take. Even if you have the money sat in the bank to buy a top quality coffee machine outright you ought to consider that most coffee related equipment needs changing every 3 to 5 years. With that in mind it might make more sense to preserve your cash flow for other areas of the business such as barista training, business development and of course any unexpected circumstances. Here are a few of the benefits of leasing a coffee machine: Less Capital…

  • Casa Espresso Easter Opening Times

    Casa Espresso
    26 Mar 2013 | 8:06 am
    Just a quick post to share you with our opening times and delivery information over the Easter period. Please see below: Office & Showroom Friday 29th March: Open Monday 1st April: Closed Tuesday 2nd April: Reopen as usual Deliveries Local deliveries via our van on Thursday (28th March) will be made as usual. National deliveries by UPS: Final collection date is Thursday 28th to be delivered on Tuesday 2nd April. If you have any further questions regarding our opening times or delivery information, please contact us. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our contacts a Happy…

  • Oliver Award Winners 2013

    Casa Espresso
    12 Mar 2013 | 3:27 am
    Last night saw the 5th annual Oliver Awards held at the Leeds Elland Road stadium and if you saw our earlier blog post we were lucky enough to sponsor an award for the best café / bar. It was a great night with many familar faces taking home awards but it was also fantastic for many of the regions smaller establishments & newcomers too. We of course had our eyes on the Best Café & Bar award which was deservedly scooped up Laynes Espresso. We were extremely proud to be part of an event that celebrates some of the best restaurants, cafe’s & bars in the country. Leeds…

  • Casa Espresso Sponsor Local Food & Drink Awards

    Casa Espresso
    4 Mar 2013 | 4:07 am
    We’re delighted to announce that we’re sponsoring the award for Best Café/Bar at this year’s Oliver Awards in Leeds. The awards, now in their 5th year, celebrate the best in Food & Drink across Leeds and the surrounding areas. Inspired by the Oliver restaurant reviews which appear as a weekly segment in the Yorkshire Evening Post, the annual celebratory event has grown in popularity since its inception in 2008. We have always kept a keen eye on the outcome of previous Oliver Awards and now look forward to the results of this years competition with even more excitement.
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    Galla Coffee Blog

  • Sustainable Coffee – Who Gives Farmers the Fairest Price?

    James
    7 May 2013 | 6:45 am
    With increasing numbers of different ‘ethical’ organisations lending their badges to numerous bags of coffee, it’s making it increasingly confusing for consumers to make an informed decision on which coffee to buy. Which coffee best suits their ethics? All the different organisations, such as: Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic Soil Association; all have different certification standards. Some focus solely on economic sustainability, some on environmental sustainability and some on both. In this post I’m going to focus solely on economic sustainability; in particularly price…

  • Videos: 5 Different Cafetiere Techniques

    James
    5 Apr 2013 | 1:44 am
    There’s more than one way to brew coffee in a cafetiere (french press); so we thought we’d share with you today five different techniques to the ‘standard brew method‘ shown on our website. We always encourage people to experiment when brewing coffee; it not only alters the flavours in the cup, but the change keeps your taste buds happy – if it works, they’re exited by the new experience; if it doesn’t then they appreciated the old brewing method all the more. 1. James Hoffmann (Square Mile Coffee)   Video credit: Square Mile Coffee Brew Method Use a…

  • New Tea Range Launched!

    James
    19 Mar 2013 | 9:44 am
    Since last Friday we’ve been selling our very own range of loose leaf teas. We’re now stocking 22 different teas and infusions, from China to Taiwan. Probably the office favourite at present is the Formosa Milk Oolong. It’s a little on the pricey side, but the flavour makes it worth it. Drinking a tea that tastes so creamy and buttery – think liquid shortcake – is certainly different (in a good way of course)! And it’s completely natural; there’s no additives, its just one of nature’s curveballs. For a limited period, we’re also giving away free samples of our tea range…

  • New Range of Teas – Launching mid March 2013

    James
    28 Feb 2013 | 9:10 am
    Sorry, things have been a little quiet on the blog front recently. We’ve been busy getting everything ready for the launch of our very own range of teas; which we’ll be launching towards the middle of next month. We decided to give our teas their own brand name as ‘Galla Coffee’ doesn’t quite work when it comes to selling teas. So we’ve come up with the name: Handloom Coffee & Tea (we’ve put coffee in there too as we hope to be roasting and selling our own coffee in the not too distant future). Now I can hear some of you saying “why Handloom?” Well Louth, the town where…

  • New Products: Buono Drip Kettle and Cafeor Dripper

    James
    28 Jan 2013 | 11:37 am
    We’ve just taken stock of some new Hario products: The Buono Drip Kettle and the Cafeor Dripper. The Buono Drip Kettle is specifically designed to be used with pour-over coffee makers. For those of you not familiar with making pour-over coffee; for the best results you need to pour the water over the grounds very slowly. This gives the coffee time to extract sufficiently. If you pour too quickly there’s not enough time for the water to dissolve the coffee’s solubles so you’ll end up with an under-extracted cup of coffee. This is where the Buono Kettle comes in. It’s been…
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  • CoffeeForLess One in a Million Contest

    Mark Bernheim
    22 May 2013 | 4:58 pm
    At CoffeeForLess, we often comment on the fact that the community of coffee drinkers that are our customers are the best part of our business other than the coffee itself. We mean it. We have had the privilege of working with one of our favorite things, coffee, thanks to our customers, and we often try to come up with ideas for how we can give back to the community that has made us a success. Recently, we noticed that we are approaching a fantastic milestone: one million sales! This is a pretty big deal for a company that set out to provide online coffee sales at the best price possible, and…

  • Iced Coffee with Green Mountain Coffee Brew Over Ice K-Cups

    Mark Bernheim
    16 May 2013 | 7:40 pm
    All signs say spring is here. Robins sing from the trees in bursts of song. Daffodils and tulips poke from gardens in bright flashes of color. The weather is the sort of uncannily comfortable that erases memories of snow storms and ice. Soon, though, summer will be here and with it heat, the same heat that can make many a coffee drinker decide to opt for iced coffee. Green Mountain Coffee has heard the cry of Keurig K-Cup coffee system-owning iced coffee fans and answered with their line of Brew Over Ice K-Cups. These K-Cups are specifically calibrated for the type of strong brew that one…

  • Single Cup Starbucks Coffees Stick with Keurig

    Mark Bernheim
    8 May 2013 | 3:52 pm
    Keurig K-Cup coffee system owners across the country can breathe a sigh of relief. Green Mountain Coffee, makers of Keurig single cup coffee systems, have struck a deal with Starbucks to continue manufacturing Starbucks K-Cups and Tazo Tea K-Cups. Starbucks released their own single cup coffee maker called the Verismo, prompting many Keurig system owners to worry about the loss of access to Starbucks coffees and Tazo Teas in K-Cups. The two companies struck a deal extending the business partnership, though neither will disclose exactly how long the deal will continue. Perhaps the mocking the…

  • Keurig Declared Best Single Cup Coffee Maker 2013

    Mark Bernheim
    2 May 2013 | 1:50 pm
    A 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend(R) Equity Study declared Keurig "Brand of the Year" in the coffee maker category. Keurig K-Cup single cup coffee systems were recognized for “emotional connection, functional attributes, brand awareness, influence and familiarity.” This poll showed the 38,814 U.S. consumers polled viewed Keurig the best single cup coffee maker for the second year in a row. Consumers love Keurig K-Cup systems for the convenience of single cup coffee brewing but also for the vast array of coffee options available for Keurig systems. The K-Cup cartridge has…

  • Senseo and Other Coffee Pods Compatible With Hamilton Beach Coffee Makers

    Mark Bernheim
    24 Apr 2013 | 3:03 pm
    I was asked recently why anyone would buy the Hamilton Beach Coffee Makers that the person asking thought only used Senseo coffee pods. The answer was not what the person expected. Senseo coffee pods are excellent, but the Hamilton Beach coffee pod systems do not brew Senseo coffee pods exclusively. As a matter of fact, these pod coffee makers brew a great variety of single cup coffee pods. This is not to say, of course, that Senseo coffee pods are not reason enough to invest in a Hamilton Beach pod coffee maker if you are in the market for coffee pod brewers. Senseo Mystic Valley Colombia…
 
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  • Which is the Best Coffee Roast Level for You?

    Danijela
    21 May 2013 | 10:52 am
    You bought some coffee for the first time (which is, by the way, your friend’s favorite) but you hate it ? You got a 1lb bag of really expensive coffee beans, but it’s just too strong for you? How to choose smart when buying some coffee for the first time? My rule number 1: Choose [...]

  • Coffee on Sale This Week: K cups as low as $0.37 each

    Danijela
    19 May 2013 | 9:30 am
    Here’s our new coffee on sale this week list for Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS and Target for the week of 05/19/13. Maxwell House on sale this week Rite Aid : Maxwell House Coffee 10.5 – 11oz 2/$7.00, get $1 +UP wyb 2 CVS: Maxwell House 30.6oz $6.99. Maxwell House instant coffee 8oz $3.99. Folgers coffee [...]

  • Keurig Rivo : NEW Cappuccino & Latte System by Keurig

    Danijela
    16 May 2013 | 9:10 pm
    Would you like to make espresso with Keurig?! Then, I have  great news for you… Keurig and Lavazza came up with a brand new cappuccino & latte brewing system called Rivo . To be precise, this system is a combination of the Keurig machine and Lavazza espresso pods. When will Rivo be available? At this moment, [...]

  • Keurig Problems and How to Solve Them

    Danijela
    15 May 2013 | 10:42 am
    Your Keurig won’t brew a full cup, it turns on/off by itself or it just seems broken – then then this episode is for you. Today, we’re covering a really important topic: how to solve the most common Keurig problems. Depending on Keurig “symptoms” try to get a picture about what is wrong with your [...]

  • Printable Coffee Coupons May 2013

    Danijela
    12 May 2013 | 12:27 am
    CoffeeStylish provides you with the best coffee coupons from a variety of sources, each week. But, that’s not all! This blog is also a catalog of the resources, tips, and lessons that will help you enjoy better coffee at home. To start exploring, you can begin with coffee recipes or coffee tips. You can also [...]
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  • The fascinating origins of St Helena Coffee

    22 May 2013 | 1:43 am
    Excerpts from an edited version of Antony Wild’s book, ‘Coffee:  A Dark History’: In the coffee trade, the name 'Bourbon' has come to be associated with a variety of coffee plant originating in Yemen which spread into South America via the French Caribbean. Louis XV already had some flourishing in his greenhouse at Versailles. He was particularly passionate about them, tending to them personally, and harvesting, processing, roasting, and brewing them himself. He had Madame du Barry portrayed as a Sultana, coffee cup in hand. The plants found on St Helena are 'Bourbon' and these, as we…

  • Congratulations to the best restaurant in the world launching its first coffee menu

    14 May 2013 | 10:53 am
    Here at Sea Island Coffee, we have been campaigning for the introduction of single origin coffee menus in top hotels and restaurants. We already supply some culinary trailblazers as The Samling, Sketch and Danesfield House with coffees for their exotic coffee menus, but we continue to be surprised at how lazy hoteliers and restaurateurs are with regards to their coffee. Witness the rise of the tea menu! So, we are delighted to hear that Noma voted the best restaurant in the world, has launched a new coffee program with a world champion barista who uses a Japanese drip system to produce a…

  • 2013 UK Coffee Report including Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee's success at Sea Island Coffee

    23 Apr 2013 | 4:18 am
    Overall, the in-home coffee market is around 60 million kilogrammes and worth around £900 million in sales. Volume sales growth has been stagnant over the past five years, however, there is a definitely a focus on increasing quality. Escalating commodity prices have meant that value sales have risen steadily, albeit not above the rate of inflation. This trend will continue over the next five years, meaning that by 2015 the market is forecast to be worth just under £1 billion. Regretfully, the UK market is dominated by by instant coffee at around 75% of coffee consumption, but this is…

  • Sea Island Coffee Review from the Corpulent Capers Food Blog

    27 Mar 2013 | 2:55 am
    Sea Island Coffee Review from the Corpulent Capers Food Blog: One of the many ways that I deviate from the stereotypical Brit is that I don’t drink tea. I am not a fan, I don’t like the taste, I don’t like the aftertaste and I don’t like the way that it seems to leave a coating in my mouth like a MSG heavy meal. So for me it’s coffee all the way. So I was very happy when I was offered a sample of Geisha, currently one of the most rare and desired coffees around. Specifically grown on the Coffea Diversa plantation in Costa Rica, close to the Panamanian border, Great Taste Gold…

  • Sea Island Coffee partners up with Marley Coffee at the IFE Show

    26 Mar 2013 | 2:39 am
    Sea Island Coffee partnered up with Marley Coffee at the IFE Show - one of the biggest food and drink trade events in Europe with 1200 exhibitors and 50,000+ visitors. It was a great success for both companies and the hard work is ahead: following up leads, sending out samples and making things happen. It was a four day show and quite exhausting, but well worth it.
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  • How Coffee Rebuilt the Country of Rwanda

    BeanPoster
    22 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    When the average Westerner thinks of Rwanda, they often immediately think of the horrific genocide that took place nearly 20 years ago and left 800,000 dead.  Though the Rwanda Genocide is a big part of the nation’s history, there is perhaps an even bigger part that is rewriting its future—the Rwandan coffee industry. Known as the “land of a thousand hills”, Rwanda’s coffee history dates back to the 1930’s when the Belgian colonial empire forced Rwandan farmers to plant an abundance of coffee trees. This ultimately created a “low-quality/low-price” trap which was a bane for…

  • Try Our Kenyan and Ethiopian Reserve Blends Before They Run Out!

    BeanPoster
    22 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    We are excited to offer our latest shipment of reserve coffees here at The Roasterie!  The Kenya Nyeri Peaberry and Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Ayinage Reserve landed at the plant about 2 weeks ago…and the new shipments are going fast!  Our Bean Hunter, Paul Massard, discovered these wonderful treasures on his last trip to Africa and we can’t wait for you to try them.   Kenya Nyeri Peaberry – This coffee has that unique champagne-like acidity that truly great Kenyan coffees are known for.  You will also find strong notes of black currant and sweet ripe cherry with a honey-like…

  • Congrats to the 11th Semi-Finalist in The Roasterie Adventure!

    BeanPoster
    21 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    We are thrilled to announce our 11th Roasterie Adventure semi-finalist!  Congratulations to Matt Johnson of Independence, Missouri—you’ve been entered to win a coffee bean-picking trip to Costa Rica! Matt’s winning photo shows a moment that he shared with his son’s Brookside soccer team.  Matt is the coach for his son’s team and appreciates The Roasterie’s support of the Kansas City community. But The Roasterie means more than just sponsorship to Matt.  As a matter of fact, he has been working with Roasterie coffee for 16 years.  It all began when he worked at Cappuccino’s…

  • Paul’s Guatemala Cup of Excellence Blog: Day 3

    BeanPoster
    17 May 2013 | 9:33 am
    What an amazing day in Guatemala!  After the Cup of Excellence cupping this morning, I had the chance to explore the beautiful city and coffee farms of Guatemala.  Below are just a few of the photos I was able to snap along the way—including our incredible afternoon hike in the mountains, the coffee farm I visited and some of the children of Guatemala.  I can’t believe my trip to Guatemala is ending in just a few days! The Guatemalan farmers’ children. A coffee blossom I saw while touring a farm. A Guatemalan child carrying water. Why is he hiding from me? Afternoon hike. Not a…

  • What’s So Special About Jamaican Joe?

    BeanPoster
    17 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    When a product is so popular that people try to sell counterfeits, you know it’s pretty good.  That’s exactly what is happening with Jamaican Blue coffee.  Jamaican Blue Coffee (often called Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee) is a specialty coffee grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica.  The coffee has a unique, mild taste that is popular throughout the entire world (most notably in Japan!).  Because of its popularity and unique taste, Jamaican Blue Coffee is one of the only coffees that has a globally protected certification mark.  This means that only coffee certified by the Coffee…
 
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  • The Advantages of Buying Coffee Online

    NY Coffee Lover
    5 May 2013 | 9:06 am
    Shopping online from the comfort of your home and having things delivered to your front door is a great way to make life easier. If you’re a serious coffee drinker who’s tired of the limited choices of coffee beans at your local grocery store or drive-through coffee franchise, then try fresh-roasted coffee beans from The Daily Grind. If you’re a little leery of buying coffee online, then the Daily Grind will put your fears to rest and provide you with a satisfying coffee-buying experience. They’re online coffee retailers who have been in business since 1976 and are…

  • The Benefits of Coffee are Undeniable

    NY Coffee Lover
    24 Apr 2013 | 6:27 pm
    Visit my new blog The Amazing Benefits of Coffee. It talks about the social and health benefits of coffee as well as the performance enhancement aspects of caffeine.

  • How Much Caffeine in a Cup Of Coffee?

    NY Coffee Lover
    29 Mar 2013 | 7:59 am
    Ever wonder how much caffeine there is in a cup of coffee you order at a cafe or restaurant? Wondering about how much caffeine there is in a cup of coffee? If so, you’re not alone. There are thousands of coffee drinkers who are interested in or concerned about caffeine content in coffee. I think some people want to know about caffeine content so they can gauge how much they should drink to be alert and energized. Other people may be concerned about the potentially adverse affects of caffeine on their physical or mental health. In an attempt to put the risks vs benefits debate in…

  • Buying Coffee Online

    NY Coffee Lover
    9 Mar 2013 | 3:26 pm
    Once you find a reputable online coffee store to order coffee beans from, buying coffee online can be provide you with a lot of benefits. From where I sit, here are the top three benefits of buying coffee online: Variety: When you order coffee beans online, the selection is much more diverse than if you bought your coffee at the local supermarket. As an example, if you decided to buy your coffee beans at The Daily Grind, you’d have the option of buying coffee produced in Bolivia, Columbia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, and Sumatra. Each coffee bean varietal offers a…

  • Gifts for Coffee Lovers

    NY Coffee Lover
    6 Mar 2013 | 1:27 pm
    Depending on how seriously you take it, gift buying can be a challenging activity. It’s sometimes difficult to know what a particular person would enjoy receiving as a gift, and nobody wants to waste money on a gift that will just end up collecting dust on a shelf, or even worse–get re-gifted! I suppose that’s a way to avoid having the gift be entirely wasted, but when a gift has been re-gifted, it seems like the ultimate confirmation that your gift was considered a “dud”. Of course most of the time, gift givers have no idea that their gift was given away to…
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