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  • Three Ways to Enjoy Chocolate & Hot Drinks

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:34 am
    Looking for new ways to combine your loves of chocolate and hot drinks? There are plenty of ways to do it besides taking the time to make hot chocolate from scratch. Check out these fun and ridiculously easy ways to enjoy chocolate and coffee or tea together: This instant cinnamon coffee cocoa is easy enough to be made in the office or on a camping trip. Dagoba Chai Chocolate combines the spicy flavor of masala chai and milk chocolate, plus it pairs beautifully with Yemeni coffee, masala chai, black tea or dark roast oolong. The stylish and eco-conscious Theo Coffee Dark Chocolate appeals to…

  • Homage to Caffeine

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:54 am
    Caffeine -- It may be the love of your life, but is it also the bane of your sleepless nights? Even those of us who love, love, love caffeine may have a tinge of love-hate in our relationships with caffeine. For some, caffeine is the perfect drug, but others are not so lucky. Perhaps it picks you up so high only to drop you so very low, or maybe it has some undesirable side effects, but for each person the impact is different and (I think) worthy of a little examination. For me, caffeine is a muse, a necessity, a joy, a comfort, a motivator, a mood enhancer and more. It leaves me feeling…

  • Hot Beverage Pairings

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:02 am
    How do you like to pair food and hot drinks? Do you enjoy classic coffee pairings, like chocolate cake with medium-roast Guatemalan coffee? Or do you prefer less conventional pairings, like hot chocolate with salty, sour or sweet foods? Or perhaps you're one of the many who are getting into tea pairings? I'd love to hear about your favorite ways to enjoy food with your hot drinks of choice. In the next few months, I'll be publishing guides to pairing tea with foods and a guide to unconventional coffee-food pairings. Share your pairings and maybe they'll end up in an article here! PS - Looking…

  • Instant Coffee

    12 Nov 2009 | 1:03 pm
    With the new Starbucks Via out, there has been a lot of talk about instant coffee. As much as coffee connoisseurs may hate it, instant coffee still has a sizable market share in the U.S. (as well as a much larger market share in Europe), and Via may increase the mainstream "respectability" of instant coffee in the U.S. Personally, I view instant coffee the same way I view most tea bags -- it'll suffice in a caffeine-craving pinch, but it's not exactly something I drink for the taste. However, I think that instant coffee can be a decent base ingredient for other foods and drinks, such as…

  • Coffee, Remixed

    10 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pm
    There are an endless number of ways to enjoy coffee. From various preparation methods to exotic ingredients, you could enjoy coffee a different way every day and never run out of options. That's why I'm dedicating this blog post to three of my new favorite ways to enjoy coffee, each involving an unexpected variation: Yin-Yang Coffee-Tea mixes coffee, milk and black tea for an unexpected flavor profile that's an old standard in Hong Kong. Chai-Spiked Coffee is an alcohol-and-tea-spiked variation on coffee that is both elegant and easy to make. Theo Coffee Dark Chocolate is a…
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  • Decaffeinated Coffee Comics

    9 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Decaffeinated Coffee is a comic strip by Chuck Harrison.

  • The Longest Coffee Roast Ever?

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Slow roasted coffee just took on a new meaning.

  • Espresso Twists in Naples, Italy

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    In Naples an excellent cup of coffee can be found twice on every block. If you ask for coffee and want something that comes in a cup larger than the length of your thumb, Neapolitans either look confused or smirk. For them, coffee is caffe and caffe everywhere else in the world is called espresso.

  • The Quick Economics of Home Roasting Coffee

    3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Let me go through the numbers and show you how much money you could save by home roasting your own coffee.

  • Meeting Up With The Green Coffee Buying Club

    22 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Coffee cooperatives are groups that pool their money together to buy sizes of unroasted coffee that are usually only available to commercial roasters.
 
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  • Featured Donor: Boston Stoker

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pm
    Boston Stoker has been a Coffee Kids supporter since 1991 after Don Dean, who founded the company with his wife Sally, saw a Coffee Kids presentation at a Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) conference. “We were charter members of the SCAA and our founder was an economist. What attracted him to Coffee Kids was that it made economic sense, it’s a great way to address a tough problem,” said Henry Dean, vice president of operations. Boston Stoker began in 1973 as a pipe tobacco and cigar store. They began offering specialty coffee the following year to entice…

  • Fresh from the Field: Chiapas

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pm
    In mid-October, I visited our partner ICSUR in Chiapas, Mexico. Men and women there are learning to raise chickens and edible mushrooms and to utilize traditional medicine for common illnesses. Their edible mushroom project, which was financed by Coffee Kids in the past, became completely self-sustaining last year. It was great to see how that project has grown and how families have moved onto new projects to diversify income and provide for better health care and food security. For seven years, ICSUR has collaborated on a number of projects with indigenous communities in the Zoque region.

  • Ethical Coffee Debate in Vienna

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    27 Oct 2009 | 5:14 pm
    On October 9, 2009, I had the opportunity to participate in a debate looking at the future of ethical coffee sourcing at the European Coffee Symposium in Vienna, Austria, which brought together more than 450 influential leaders from the coffee sector to talk coffee. I shared a panel with representatives from several certifying agencies, including Utz Certified, Fairtrade Foundation, and Rainforest Alliance. A lively discussion ensued after Peter Grffiths presented the topic, “Why Fair Trade Isn’t Fair,” and I think the audience learned a great deal about the need for…

  • Deepening Fair Trade

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    21 Oct 2009 | 3:13 pm
    Coffee Kids was invited to participate on a panel at the Ross Net Impact Conference, “Markets with a Mission,” at the University of Michigan on October 15-16. The discussion, “Deepening Fair Trade: Efforts in Coffee-farming Communities to Improve the Lives of Farmers and Their Families,” reviewed approaches to creating more sustainable communities in the coffee lands. Along with Kyle Freund of Coffee Kids, the panel members were Cate Baril of Transfair and Lubna Nabi of Root Capital (who couldn’t attend due to flight problems). Ted London of the William Davidson…

  • Visiting Friends in Ann Arbor

    kyle@coffeekids.org
    21 Oct 2009 | 3:01 pm
    While in Ann Arbor for the Ross Net Impact Conference at the University of Michigan, I visited a few Coffee Kids friends. The Zingerman’s Community of Businesses is a family of small food related companies in the Ann Arbor area. Each business is operated by one or more managing partners who share ownership and run the business. I met with Allan Liebowitz and Steve Mangigian, managing partners of Zingerman’s Coffee – great guys who showed enthusiasm and interest in helping Coffee Kids. Stephan Iscoe of Big City Coffee recently signed on as a Coffee Kids business member with…
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  • In which our blogger gets oddly riled up about nothing important

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

  • Is there an Ecco in here?

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

  • Nature, nurture, bartending school?

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

  • PDXcellent

    14 Aug 2009 | 8:46 am
    Normally, when one of a person's best friends plans a wedding clear across the country, one's mind doesn't entertain notions of doing work-related travel during the trip to the ceremony. But when one's a coffee person and the wedding is in the Portland area--where one's never been!--you know what's going to happen. Croissant and Americano at Stumptown in the Ace HotelActually, I have to admit that my better half and I didn't make it to all that many coffee places during this trip, partially because we were on a tight time budget, and partially because come on, you gotta work with it when your…

  • A new crop of blog posts… elsewhere

    26 Jul 2009 | 5:38 pm
    There's been a lot of blogging going on lately, but sadly, none of it has been here. Hopefully that will change before too long. In the meantime, tell me what you're drinking these days! I've been enjoying our own beautiful new crop Finca El Puente from the Herrera-Caballero family farm in La Paz, Honduras, and I've enjoyed a couple rounds of Intelligentsia's lovely Los Inmortales out of Santa Ana, El Salvador. Seriously, delicious.
 
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  • Turkey, Cranberries, Pumpkin Pie, and Thanksgiving Blend

    Anthony C
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pm
    Coffee is culinary was the inspiration for this annual tradition.  Much like the Chef that creates a dish that is balanced and layered,  the quality team at Starbucks took the same approach to Thanksgiving Blend.  The blending process started with coffees from 10 different origins.  All of those coffees possessed qualities we thought would compliment and inspire a new blend that was worthy of this epic meal.  Some had high acidity, some great body and others great complexity.  We spent an afternoon putting together about 10 separate blends all with very unique…

  • Back by popular demand—Cold Cups!!

    _sbx_sspe
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm
    Hi there, it’s Sarah from the Merchandise team.  I am thrilled to announce that, just in time for the holiday season, our most popular merchandise item is back!That’s right, we’re bringing both the grande (16 fl. oz.) and 20 fl. oz. sizes of the cold cups to you at participating stores and online.  BPA-free, with a festive candy cane straw, our reusable holiday cold cups are the perfect gift for the green-minded Starbucks enthusiast.  We hope that our customers in even the snowiest of places will still want to enjoy an iced beverage in this sleekly-designed…

  • Brewing Together Day of Service

    Anna C
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:06 pm
    Hi everyone-I’m pleased to return to the Ideas in Action blog to invite YOU to join Starbucks and MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” for Brewing Together Day of Service this Saturday, November 21st. Visit www.handsonnetwork.org/brewingtogether to find a volunteer event in your local community.  This service event is the next step in Starbucks Coffee Company’s partnership with “Morning Joe,” announced earlier this year. Both companies are coming together to encourage community service across the country. As part of raising awareness for volunteerism,…

  • New Holiday Beverage!

    Tara Hinkle
    17 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    Hi everyone, it's Tara again, the product manager of holiday espresso.  Starting Tuesday, November 17, in Starbucks stores across the United States,  will feature what's sure to be a new holiday beverage tradition : the new Caramel Brulée Latte.  It’s a combination of creamy, rich caramel sauce (new and different from anything we’ve offered before), fresh Starbucks espresso, and steamed milk.  It is topped with whipped cream and shimmery pieces of crunchy caramel topping.  Inside the Starbucks laboratories, those of us working on developing…

  • Starbucks Love Project!

    Lindsey Austin
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Hey Lindsey here again!  If you don't remember me from previous posts, I work on the marketing team and specifically support our relationship with (RED)™ - a key component of Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ and our ongoing commitment to the people and communities that grow our coffee. Today, I’m thrilled to announce a new and fabulous way for you to support (STARBUCKS) RED. When you spend $15 (before tax and excluding money loaded to Starbucks Cards) at a participating Starbucks store in the U.S. and Canada, we’ll give you a special gift: The Starbucks &…
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  • Food for Fort: Coffee grinders, acerola juice and tutti-frutti revisited - guardian.co.uk

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:11 pm
    guardian.co.ukFood for Fort: Coffee grinders, acerola juice and tutti-frutti revisitedguardian.co.ukWhat's the best grinder for coffee beans? And where can you get acerola juice? Our resident greedy guts has the answers The daily grind: Coffee beans are

  • Alabama's unemployment rate rises to 10.9% - WSFA

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:51 pm
    al.comAlabama's unemployment rate rises to 10.9%WSFACounties with the lowest unemployment rate were: Shelby at 7.4%, Madison at 7.5%, and Coffee at 8.3%. Counties with the highest unemployment rate were: Alabama's jobless rate jumps to 10.9%Bizjournals.comShelby County again has state's lowest unemployment rateShelby County ReporterAla. jobless rate rises to 10.9 percent in OctoberThe Associated Pressal.com -WKRG-TV -Times-Journalall 78 news articles »

  • Bikini coffee shop opens in Aurora - Fox 31 KDVR.com

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:26 pm
    Bikini coffee shop opens in AuroraFox 31 KDVR.comHe says he got the idea from other bikini coffee shops which have flourished, most notably in the Pacific Northwest. Perky Cups has taken over the space and more »

  • JM Smucker 2nd-quarter profit soars on coffee - The Associated Press

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:08 pm
    Washington PostJM Smucker 2nd-quarter profit soars on coffeeThe Associated PressJM Smucker Co. nearly tripled its profit in the second quarter as the addition of Folgers coffee gave a jolt to its lineup and lower commodity prices for JM Smucker brews Q2 beat with Folgers coffeeReutersThe JM Smucker Company F2Q10 (Qtr End 10/31/09) Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha (blog)JM Smucker Profit Nearly TriplesWall Street JournalForbes -CBC.caall 267 news articles »

  • MarketWatch top stories of the week - MarketWatch

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm
    MarketWatch top stories of the weekMarketWatchRead more about the instant-coffee market. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) kicked their battle for personal computing supremacy and more »
 
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  • The lighter side of Bach

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:35 am
    As a warmup for the holiday season, the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers are presenting a collection of songs celebrating the ups, downs and foibles of such human passions as romance, coffee and tobacco - and to demonstrate that J.S. Bach and his fellows of the Baroque era did something other than compose church music.

  • Coffee Company Majority Owner Pleads Guilty To Fraud

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:11 am
    The majority owner of a Luray coffee company, Bean East Corporation, has pleaded guilty to an illegal fraud scheme that resulted in illegal proceeds exceeding $16 million.

  • Does coffee make you fat?

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:04 pm
    Coffee is king at Seven Sisters Coffee House in the Mills 50 district of Orlando.

  • Homeless man allegedly threw hot coffee in Starbucks clerk's face

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:14 am
    A homeless man is facing as long as five years in prison on charges he threw a hot cup of coffee in the face of a Crystal Lake Starbucks worker, scalding her.

  • FDA: Are Caffeine & Alcohol Safe to Mix?

    17 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pm
    Beer and coffee don't seem like a good mix, but that's the idea behind alcoholic energy drinks.
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  • Topless Coffee Shop Re-Opens

    The most controversial coffee shop in the US, the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro, Main, has reopened in a 12 by 60 foot trailer.  The coffee shop’s original structure, owned by... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Honey Bean Coffee Launches Fundraiser Program

    Honey Bean Coffee has launched a fundraiser program for both profit and non-profit organizations. The thing that I like the most about this fundraiser is ,the obvious, its coffee, everyone loves it... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Krups Power Brew Coffeemaker Review

    Coffee is getting expensive and everyone is looking for a comprable solution to going to Starbucks or another coffee shop.  I found a review on Krumps Power Brew Coffeemaker that  I thought the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Coffee May Lower the Risk of Endometrial Cancer

    According to Reuters Health News , the Swedish researchers who are releasing the results of their study in the November International Journal of Cancer, drinking coffee may significantly lower the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Coffee fights liver disease

    Drink coffee for your liver. It seems to reduce inflammation and even fights cancer. So, until they find a way to gt it into a pill I’m going to use this as an excuse to keep drinking my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]
 
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  • Thanksgiving Coffee Drinks With A KICK!

    java queen
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:44 pm
    Coffee is always good, no matter what time of the day it is. For Thanksgiving, I am sure that you will be chugging down a lot of coffee, but why not add a little extra kick to your regular drink? After all, it’s a time to just kick back and relax with those who matter the most to you. I looked around the Internet and found some of the most interesting coffee-alcohol mixes that promise to spice up your Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are my top picks (courtesy of The Examiner). I don’t know if it’s still considered All Canadian, but I might try Jack Daniels or Jim Beam instead.

  • Free Coffee At Coffee Bean

    java queen
    12 Nov 2009 | 2:22 am
    Hold on – before you get too excited, this piece of news is only for a small population of our readers. I ran across this bit of information – the good news is that today, November 12, participating Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores in three states will be offering free drinks. Dubbed The Holiday Open House, some Coffee Bean stores will be serving 12 oz holiday drinks from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Drinks on the roster are Peppermint Latte (or Ice Blended), Pumpkin Latte (or Ice Blended), and Winter Dream Latte. Naturally, only one drink per customer is allowed. The stores that will be…

  • Krups XP4050 Pump Espresso Machine Review

    Jayvee Fernandez
    10 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
    One of my latest retail therapy purchases was this baby, a Krups XP4050 pump espress machine. At first it was a toss up between the 2010 combination coffee + espresso maker because it seemed more pragmatic in features and price (it was cheaper by about USD $30) but the espresso nut in me opted for a fully automatic and dedicated espresso maker. It’s been about a month since I brewed my first cup on this thing and as an aspiring coffee nut, I’ve figured out a thing or two about this particular model and I’d like to share them with you in bullet points: The XP4050’s milk…

  • Link Mugs For The Coffeeholic Family

    java queen
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    I will be the first to say that we are certified coffeholics – my family, that is. I still remember wanting to try my first cup of coffee as a little child, simply because that was all I saw my dad drink. He would have coffee in the morning, coffee after lunch, and coffee after dinner! I was not allowed to have coffee because of my age by I would sneak a cup or two every now and then when I was alone at the house. Having said that, let me introduce you to this newfound discovery of mine – Link Mugs. They are perfect for the family that drinks coffee together. They’re just like any other…

  • Starbucks Wants Your Loyalty

    java queen
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:58 pm
    I bet that you have a Starbucks loyalty card – practically everyone I know has one! If you have not heard by now, the coffee giant is making a few changes to its loyalty program. This December, we are supposed to experience some changes, the most noticeable of all will be the melding of the two programs (Starbucks Cards Rewards and Starbucks Gold Card) into one: My Starbucks Rewards. At this point, you ought to realize that I am talking about the U.S. market here as I think they have different programs in other parts of the world. Anyhow, what will happen with the new rewards program? One…
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  • CC: Bard Coffee

    18 Nov 2009 | 6:55 pm
    'What's does "CC" mean?Subject: Bard Coffee Location visited: Portland, MEFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 6+ [see key]Maine. Land of LL Bean, lobster and luxurious woodsy vacations. Before this recent trip, I had only really been to Maine once to take in Acadia National Park and neighboring Bar Harbor but I was about 15 at the time, so I've since salivated to wander back in.Which brings us to

  • CC: Port City Coffee Roasters

    15 Nov 2009 | 4:26 pm
    'What's does "CC" mean?Subject: Port City Coffee Roasters Location visited: Portsmouth, NHFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 3+ [see key]When at conferences, the prospect of finding good coffee even moderately close by is low. But nonetheless, I have to search (it's in my blood).Traveling the city of Portsmouth didn't offer much hope as I had received no recommendations amidst the beautiful city,

  • free drinks in Portland, OR on 11/24

    14 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm
    'I usually don't put up stuff regarding free drinks on a certain day, but I really admire the mission of the p:ear barista school (a collaboration between p:ear and Caffe Vita to equip at risk youth with excellent barista skills) and wish there were more operations like this.Thus, if you live in Portland, or you happen to be there on 11/24, stop by between 830 - 1130 AM to the p:ear gallery to to

  • Mugged: Schwan's

    12 Nov 2009 | 3:49 pm
    'What does "Mugged" mean?Subject: Schwan's Coffee Mugged: Medium, Dark and DecafRating: 2+ for Medium and Decaf,1+ for Dark [see key]To put it bluntly (and inadvertently snobbishly), I normally don't drink pre-ground coffee, mainly for the fact that better coffee is (almost) always found in freshly ground.But when I got an email from Schwan's, offering to send me some coffee to try in order to

  • CC: Ultimo Coffee

    8 Nov 2009 | 8:55 pm
    'What's does "CC" mean?Subject: Ultimo Coffee Location visited: Philadelphia, PAFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 6+ [see key]Urban planning has become something I've grown tremendously interested in over the years. I love taking a retrospective look at how a city formed and than trying to gaze ahead to the many possibilities for its future.Marrying my love for coffee with my interest in city
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  • To Be... {warning: excessive rambling ahead}

    caitlinmuir
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pm
    Identity is a funny thing. It’s easy to get caught up in the mindset of you are what you do. In college, I was a Journalism major who was also a barista. Immediately after college, I was a freelancer who was also a caretaker. I’ve been a magazine editor, financial advisor representative, waitress, and now I’m back to being a writer&barista. That seems to be my lucky combination. Western culture puts so much of an emphasis on individual and self. You’ve got to do something, be something, create something outside of yourself to have meaning in life. There’s a…

  • More Rambling

    imaginecreation
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    Its Friday, if you weren’t aware.  Most people are.  I remember making a huge deal about fridays when I actually had a reason to look forward to one particular day that would be the last day of “work” and then two days of “not working”.  Life was surely simple at one time.  Ten years from now I’m gonna look back on these past few years and think “wow, that was sure a simple time.” Maybe not. But still . . . easier to look back and see the simplicity than find simplicity in the present. At least for me. I woke up this morning to Tob crawling…

  • New Pin!

    bamitssam
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pm
    Hey everyone! The new pin is out! It’s the hot cocoa pin. Location: Coffee Shop Hope that helps! Icy out. ~Icy6784~

  • The Most Important Meal of the Day

    Susan
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pm
      No, you’re not on the wrong day. This is my Friday blog post, I just had the exact same thing for breakfast this morning. It was that good. 1/2 cup oat bran 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup almond milk 1/2 scoop vanilla whey powder 1 tbsp almond butter 2 chopped dates unsweetened shredded coconut And since I have to be in bed by 9pm tonight, by usual giant-sized coffee was just medium-sized. With a little almond milk and stevia because I was feeling like a treat After five years of working at Starbucks, I have a ridiculous mug and tumbler collection. Many are chipped or scratched in some way…

  • 6 CUP Traditional Stove Top Espresso Coffee Maker

    bestnursingbra
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm
    6 CUP Traditional Stove Top Espresso Coffee Maker Review Check Price Now! Great coffee maker, highly recommend, it’s simple to use and makes coffee in minutes. Good quality and great price. 6 CUP Traditional Stove Top Espresso Coffee Maker Feature 6 Cups Capacity Plastic Handle. 8″ Tall, 4″ Wide 6 CUP Traditional Stove Top Espresso Coffee Maker Overview Bene Casa 17730 aluminum espresso maker, 6 cup. Aluminum 6 cup stovetop espresso maker. 6 CUP Traditional Stove Top Espresso Coffee Maker Specifications Benecasa Portable DVD Player for car *** Product Information and Prices…
 
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  • Weekly Specials Are Posted

    muddydogcoffee
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:07 am
    Our weekly specials are up.  Featured coffee is a new arrival, Papua New Guinea Fair Trade Organic.  Click here to see all the specials:  http://tr.im/EO3q

  • ISO: Web Host That Doesn’t Suck. Must Love Coffee.

    muddydogcoffee
    10 Nov 2009 | 3:44 am
    Our web site is down again.  If this is frustrating you right now, we apologize.  It’s frustrating us, too. Sometimes shit happens.  We get that.  It very well might not even be our host’s fault.  What is their fault is that they have no method established for communicating with their customers to advise status, and they never answer their phone.  When our credit card gateway Authorize.Net was down this summer due to a fire at their server farm, they kept customers updated via Twitter, and it worked great. If any readers here can suggest a good web host for small eCommerce…

  • Hottop Roaster Review

    muddydogcoffee
    9 Nov 2009 | 4:03 am
    It’s been a while since I’ve made a blog post here, so I figured when I did, it should be significant.  I think this one qualifies. Yesterday I had the good fortune to spend an hour with a customer and friend, Mike M., observing the operations of his Hottop roaster.  We are authorized resellers of Hottops, but quite honestly I had never put one through its paces before this (shame on me, I know).  I’ve rectified that situation with a 9-part series of short videos (each is between 1 and 3 minutes long) showing the construction, features and operation of the machine. …

  • Weekly Specials: Pumpkin Spice Rooibos this week

    muddydogcoffee
    22 Oct 2009 | 3:57 am
    Our weekly specials are up. Pumpkin Spice Rooibos this week, mmmm.  http://tr.im/CDSy

  • Weekly Specials

    muddydogcoffee
    15 Oct 2009 | 5:03 am
    Weekly specials are up. Pumpkin Spice now available. And yes, hell has frozen over.  http://tr.im/BRPA A few extra words on the flavored coffee.  I know, you thought we would never do it.  Hell,  I thought we would never do it.  But enough people have asked about it to make me realize we’re leaving something on the table if we don’t do it.  Here are the constraints, and the reasons for them: 1. This coffee is made to order only.  We cannot have it around the shop, because of the eco-friendly, low-barrier bags we use.  The aroma will escape, and cross-pollinate the…
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  • Dang, What's The Deal??

    2 Nov 2009 | 6:52 pm
    I hate these posts you find every so often on blogs across the net but I find myself writing one anyway..dang!So, things have been super crazy around here lately and I just plain have run out of time! Lame sauce I know. Here is the deal - we are about to make some additions to the team and once that is all complete, I will write as much as possible (hopefully a few each week) to keep this thing going. For those that have been hanging in there with us - I applaud you and thank you!Talk soon....be boldTagged: cafe evoke catering, Oklahoma City, coffee catering, no excusesAdd us on Facebook,…

  • Cafe Evoke Catering // Oklahoma's Premier Specialty Coffee Catering Company

    9 Oct 2009 | 4:07 pm
    ...be boldTagged: cafe evoke catering, Oklahoma City, coffee catering, CHANGE!Add us on Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter!A Thought Over Coffee is the official blog of Cafe Evoke Catering - Oklahoma's premier specialty coffee catering company and OKC's Best New Service Business for 2009!.

  • A Big Day

    25 Sep 2009 | 5:12 am
    Today is a big day around here at Cafe Evoke Catering world headquarters (or, 1708 for short!) as we roll out a few new menus and also demo many of our tried and true things that you have gotten to know so well over the past 4 or so years.We have been working pretty hard at all of this stuff over the past 6-8 months and feel that we finally have some new add-ons that our clients are sure to love! We will post the info sheets after the reveal party tonight so stay tuned.Thanks to everyone that has been reading this blog. I know the content has changed evolved since I started writing this in…

  • It's The Most... Wonderful Time... of the Year

    24 Sep 2009 | 5:58 am
    Ok, you caught me, I did sing along while I typed the title for todays post. I know, many of you think it is to early to begin singing those types of jingles but when it fits it fits. Oh, no. I'm not talking about Christmas (although that is a great time of year, too). I'm talking about CoffeeFest Seattle - a family reunion of sorts that happens every year about this time.This is not just one of the countries best coffee trade shows, it is a time to rekindle that love we all have for what we do - coffee. As I sit here at the studio sipping a cup of Cost Rica La Minita Del Sol on this chilly…

  • Cafe Evoke Catering Joins the Music | Tonight with the Charlie Hall Band

    22 Sep 2009 | 1:54 pm
    Clear you schedules for tonight and plan on coming to Norman for the Charlie Hall Band LIVE at Journey Church! Cafe Evoke Catering will be there with the best coffee you have ever had and all drinks are only $3.00 - you heard it!We look forward to seeing you for coffee and great music! Show is free and starts at 9:00 pm....be boldTagged: cafe evoke catering, Oklahoma City, coffee catering, charlie hall bandAdd us on Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter!A Thought Over Coffee is the official blog of Cafe Evoke Catering - Oklahoma's premier specialty coffee catering company and OKC's Best New Service…
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  • Drink coffee the way George Washington used to | Gadling.com

    Sean McLachlan
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Remember the coffee revolution of the Nineties, when what used to cost 25 cents at some crappy diner suddenly cost $3 at a snooty cafe? Well, at least instead of drinking what looked and tasted like dishwater you now got something that ...

  • paramoremusic: paramore coffee?

    catwithoutanh
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pm
    paramore coffee? ps hayley was in seventeen magazine, sorry if it's already been posted. she says "I've been really into wearing prints and patterns and colors lately. I like cheap, second-hand, one of a kind, sick stupid comic book ...

  • Coffee Table that Encourages Clean Surface Space « Interior Design ...

    Michael
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pm
    The Cornered Coffee Table by Dylan Gold is a coffee table that encourages clean surface space by giving your magazines and table books a home. Here are a few words about this table from the website that sells this coffee table : “Take ...

  • Nairobi Coffee

    Lovely Package
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    Designed by Mayday | Country: United Kingdom. Isolating the 'N' from Nairobi not only reinforces the brand name, but it also makes for a nice sophisticated design element for this Japanese line of coffees. ...

  • The High Definite » Coffee Break

    Endswell
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:42 am
    Coffee Break. November 20th, 2009 Endswell Leave a comment Go to comments. hideandseek. 7 Popular “Chick Flicks” That Secretly Hate Women – [Cracked]. Honest HBO Warnings – [CollegeHumor]. The Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2009 Photogasm ...
 
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  • Jobs we love: Andrew Hetzel

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

  • SCAE Visit to Hawaii

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

  • The Supreme Bean Coffee Roasters Acquires Rocky Roaster

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

  • Former Specialty Coffee Association C.O.O. Sentenced

    Andrew Hetzel
    22 Oct 2009 | 11:39 am
    Courtroom Artist’s Sketch Former SCAA Executive Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement from Association Long Beach, CA. U.S.A. (October 21, 2009) – The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced today that former Chief Operating Officer, Scott Welker, has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling in excess of $465,000.00 from the association. Welker’s sentence includes a [...]

  • (Soylent) Green Energy Powers Taiwan Funeral Coffee Brewers

    Andrew Hetzel
    7 Oct 2009 | 11:27 am
    I cannot think of a comment that needs to be added to this one: Taipei – A Taipei funeral parlour is using the heat saved from cremations to operate air conditioners and to brew coffee for mourners, the director said Wednesday. The project is part of the Taipei No 2 Funeral Parlour’s plan to protect the environment [...]
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  • Coffee News Roundup: Laptops to Blade Grinders

    Ken
    14 Nov 2009 | 5:46 pm
    Here are a few coffee articles I found interesting in the news and tweeted to my followers on Twitter this past week: Downtown coffee shop pulls plug on power-hungry patrons A big debate is brewing between coffee shop owners; should they continue offering free Internet access to patrons, knowing a few will stay for hours, occupying limited seating, without making a purchase? Or cut off access and hope customers still visit without the free Internet perk? I think there should be a time limit, with a code printed on a receipt… need more Internet time? Make another purchase. Happy medium.

  • Flavored Coffee and Maintaining Quality

    Ken
    3 Oct 2009 | 8:53 pm
    Flavored Coffee and Maintaining Quality. Lots of people like to drink flavored coffee… I enjoy it occasionally, but whenever I get flavored coffee at the local coffee shop or someone’s house, it never seems to taste very good. Have you ever noticed how bitter and bland the brew usually tastes? It’s like a mixture of instant coffee with irish cream flavoring. Not very appealing and no pleasant aftertaste. It’s important to note that I’m referring to pre-flavored beans… coffee beans that have flavoring added to them as soon as they’re out of the roaster…

  • Coffee News Roundup: Latte Art to Eco-Friendly Printers

    Ken
    30 Aug 2009 | 6:51 pm
    Here are a few coffee articles I found interesting in the news and tweeted to my followers on Twitter this past week: Coffee 101: What is latte art? A short explanation of what latte art is, including a video of a barista making lattes of zoo animals (pretty neat!). You likely won’t find baristas making latte art at your local retail coffee chain, but you may be surprised if you have an independent coffee house near you. Coffee mug-shaped cubicle is a cramped reminder of how much you hate your job This is a very interesting cubicle created by a Brazillian designer… it’s a…

  • Do Light or Dark Roasts Have More Caffeine?

    Ken
    22 Aug 2009 | 6:33 pm
    Do light or dark roasts have more caffeine? Iwas recently asked by a Twitter follower “why does dark roast coffee have more caffeine?”. A lot of people believe that just because the beans were roasted dark and have a burnt taste, that means that the coffee is “stronger” and has more caffeine… but that isn’t exactly the case. The quick answer is that for the most part, lighter roasts actually have more caffeine than darker roasts. When coffee beans are roasted, the beans undergo a series of physical changes including growing in size, becoming lighter in…

  • Coffee News Roundup – Valve Canisters to Kopi Luwak

    Ken
    17 Aug 2009 | 8:31 pm
    Here are a few coffee articles I found interesting in the news and tweeted to my followers on Twitter this past week: Freshness valve keeps coffee beans at their peak If you want fresh roasted coffee to stay fresh and great tasting, it’s so important to properly store beans to maximize flavor. Always store coffee beans in a cool, dark place, and not in a refrigerator or freezer as you may have heard. Actually, even sealing up coffee beans in canisters or bags isn’t perfect as there is oxygen still left in the canister or bag you just sealed up, quickly degrading the bean and…
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  • How Many Cups of Coffee Do You Drink? – Episode #92

    Jason Coffee
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pm
    Overview Jason reviews the oldest coffee blend in the world Mocha Java. Coffee & Description Coffee Beanery Mocha Java Citrus acidity, medium bodied with a spice finish. Overall Rating 87+ points Aroma: 7 Acidity: 8 Body: 8 Flavor: 7 Aftertaste: 7 Question of the Day? Have you tried Mocha Java Blend? & How many cups of coffee do you drink per day? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Smart Blend is Mocha Java Blend – Episode #91

    Jason Coffee
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:41 pm
    Overview Jason reviews One Village Coffee’s take on Mocha Java and gives a little context on where this coffee originated Coffee & Description One Village Coffee Smart Blend Blueberry sweetness, pleasing acidity with a woodsy spice finish. Overall Rating 90 points Aroma: 8 Acidity: 9 Body: 8 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 7 Question of the Day? What is the fruitiest coffee you have ever tried? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend Coffee Review – Episode #90

    Jason Coffee
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    Overview Jason reviews a coffee that is suppose to pair well with turkey and pumpkin pie! Happy Pre Thanksgiving! Coffee & Description Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend Pleasing nutty acidity with an earthy herbal finish. Overall Rating Coffee will be scored on Thanksgiving. (I want to see how it pairs with turkey and pumpkin pie.) Question of the Day? Have you tried Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Breville K Cup Brewer Review – Episode #89

    Jason Coffee
    15 Nov 2009 | 12:08 pm
    Overview Jason reviews the Breville K Cup Coffee Maker Coffee & Description Breville Keurig A solidly made stainless steal coffee maker with great functionality for every kind of coffee lover. Overall Rating 5 out of 5 Functionality: 5 Esthetics : 5 Ease of Use: 5 Quality: 5 Price vs Above Ratings: 4 Question of the Day? What do you like about being alive? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Chocolate Glazed Donut Coffee Review – Episode #88

    Jason Coffee
    11 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pm
    Overview Jason review a new coffee from Green Mountain that is flavored like a chocolate donut. Coffee & Description Chocolate Glazed Donut Light Bodied with a Chocolate Glazed Donut aftertaste. Overall Rating 4.5 out of 10 Aroma: 6 Acidity: 5 Body: 2 Flavor: 4 Aftertaste: 6 Question of the Day? What is your favorite kind of donut? Related Posts  Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social
 
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  • Coffee Updates: Ft. Worth

    I received an email a few days ago from a Mr. Latchaw letting us know about a few changes in Ft. Worth. Just a coffee drinker from fort worth, wanted to add some suggestions. Eurotaza and Panther City are now closed.  The Gallery Art Cafe is pretty outstanding, sells locally roasted ...

  • Random Picture Friday #19: Too Much Candy

    With Halloween just around the corner, I thought this would be appropriate. Have a Great (and safe) Halloween Weekend!

  • Free Drinks at The Pearl Cup: Dallas

    I got this from a Facebook message from The Pearl Cup. "Hi Everyone! Hallmark is hosting a Tweet Up tomorrow and giving everyone FREE DRINKS!!!! from 6-8 Wednesday! Be there! We'll be looking for you!" You heard it here.  Free Drinks at The Pearl Cup in Dallas tomorrow, ...

  • Anonymous Review of The Pearl Cup: Dallas

    I saw this on the net and got permission to stick it up here. Let me preface this by saying I hate coffee. Pearl Cup rocks. They must be doing something right to get a simple, yet glorious, review like that.  Way to go! It probably doesn't hurt that D Magazine voted their ...

  • National Coffee Day: The Nibble

    September 29: National Coffee Day It's official.  Click Here.
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  • Pods vs. K-Cups no contest

    15 Nov 2009 | 10:45 pm
    One trait I will admit to (and this has been confirmed by almost ALL who know me) is that I am a very practical person. I have watched the explosion of 'the K-cup revolution' and I ask why?Why are consumers wishing to pay more for the k-cup and its brewers?The k-cup cup of coffee is at best, as good as, but not superior to a pod cup of coffee. I do not see the k-cup as superior to any form of coffee.I am not going to harp on "waste attributed to the k-cup", it is humongous! It is packaging within packaging, such a waste.I have looked at the K-cup brewers. Expensive, flimsy plastic and poorly…

  • A few coffees a day keeps liver disease at bay

    23 Oct 2009 | 2:57 am
    WASHINGTON — Researchers in the United States have found another good reason to go to the local espresso bar: several cups of coffee a day could halt the progression of liver disease, a study showed Wednesday.Sufferers of chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease who drank three or more cups of coffee per day slashed their risk of the disease progressing by 53 percent compared to patients who drank no coffee, the study led by Neal Freedman of the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) showed.For the study, 766 participants enrolled in the Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-Term Treatment against…

  • 1,500 acres in USA devoted to growing coffee, where are they?

    7 Sep 2009 | 7:53 pm
    There is only one place in the good ol' USA that is suitable for growing coffee. Do you know where it is? Think about it for a moment.... There are only approximately 1,500 acres that are devoted to growing this coffee. This coffee is one of the scarcest and most sought after coffees available to mankind today. If you guessed Hawaii, you guessed right. 100% TrueKona Coffee (not blended!) is grown only on the 1,500 acres of volcanic slopes allotted it. It is sorted by hand and strictly regulated by law. Savoring a rich cup of this full bodied coffee will mesmerize you with its silky smooth,…

  • Coffee break pays off for Minnesota deputies

    6 Sep 2009 | 5:15 pm
    Reminds me of that Clint Eastwood movie, where he went into his usual diner and ordered a cup of coffee, they put sugar in it ( he always took it black) as a sign that they were being held up. He walks outside, sips the coffee, then walks back into the diner and took care of the bad guys. Do you remember the name of this movie? I don't. Leave a comment with the movies name and I'll send you a FREE liQuid heaVen coffee pod.Coffee break pays off for Minnesota deputiesMANKATO, Minn. — Two Blue Earth County sheriff's deputies didn't have to work too hard to track down four burglary suspects.

  • Canada names top barista in Western Region

    5 Sep 2009 | 5:58 pm
    Ever seen any of the Food Network Challenges on TV? Barista competitions are like that, featuring coffee professionals who are extremely serious and knowledgable about coffee and who elevate coffee preparation to levels most people don’t know exist. However, on the Food Network the MC does almost all the talking. The chefs, for the most part, just cook. At barista competitions, not only are they making drinks you’ll never ever find on a Starbucks menu, they’re talking you through the process, educating you on the beans they’ve chosen, the quality of the other ingredients, their…
 
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  • Small Axe Pilgrimage to Jamaica

    Peter
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    I just flew back from Jamaica and man are my arms tired!!  The Small Axe Coffee team just got back from a pilgrimage to honor the life of Bob Marley, see where he lived, and most importanly to experience the real Jamaica.  I'm working on a trip report and video, which will hopefully be ready before the small axe baby arrives in the next few weeks. The trip was nothing short of amazing. The people we met all over the country are among the nicest I have met, worldwide.  Respect. Until the trip report and video, here's an amazing photo from the Blue Mountain Peak, by far one of…

  • Gimme! Coffee Gives Compost a Boost

    Peter
    10 Sep 2009 | 6:54 pm
    Check it out.  Gimme Coffee has expanded their compost program.  They've always made roasted amazing coffees and work directly with farmers...but this is a great enhancement to their business practices. They partner with a community organization in upstate New York that hauls away 24 TONS of compost per year. Check out more on their program here. read more

  • Reducing Cellulite and Other Uses for Coffee Grounds

    Peter
    27 Jul 2009 | 9:50 am
    I'm always trying to figure out what to do with my used coffee grounds.  The folks at Buy Well Coffee just came up with a new list of creative alternatives for those leftover coffee grounds. The best one, however, is this: "Cellulite reducer. Mix 1/4 cup warm, used coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. While standing over an old towel or newspaper, apply the mixture to your "problem areas". Next, wrap the areas with shrink wrap and leave on for several minutes. Unwind the wrap, brush loose grounds off your skin and then shower with warm water. For best results, it…

  • Call it Universe Expansion

    Peter
    2 Jul 2009 | 6:56 am
    I was talking to a pal over espresso shots recently and we got to musing the specialty coffee industry.  The topic turned to discussing the war of words among the top coffee roasters in the country over who is the best.  And not just who IS the best, but the finer nuances, like who has access to the best BEANS and who has the best PROFILES and so on.  Why are they arguing? To woo the 3% of all Americans who drink specialty coffee to spend money on theirs?  We decided it was kind of silly.  I work on coffee for two reasons.  One, I love the coffee…

  • Small Axe Coffee Hits Alltop

    Peter
    25 Jun 2009 | 8:58 am
    Check it out! Small Axe Coffee has been added to the list of the best resources on the web for coffee.  Alltop.com just added our feed to the list of coffee sites it follows to provide folks worldwide with the latest and greatest guide to coffee the internet.  "So what?" you might ask. Soooo...this helps us spread the word about the folks doing great work that we profile here.  Thanks Alltop!!! read more
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  • Royal Coffee Bar closes first location, moves entire operation to Royal at the Market

    Chris Tingom
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:19 am
    Vincent Huizar from Royal Coffee Bar writes: After more than 3 years of business we have decided to close this location in order to give our full attention to our other location. We have had a great time, made many good friends and enjoyed showcasing more than 25 local artists. We built this space from the ground up and made it happen with the hard work and dedication of our family, friends and our loyal customers. Despite this location closing you can still find us and get great coffee at our other location. ROYAL at the MARKET is located at 14 E. Pierce, inside the new Phoenix Public…

  • The Coffee Enthusiast

    Chris Tingom
    15 Nov 2009 | 3:03 pm
    Jason Casale just started a video blog called The Coffee Enthusiast. His first review is of a Brazil Fina Monte Alegre from Cartel Coffee Lab.

  • George Washington invented instant coffee

    Chris Tingom
    10 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    15 Things Worth Knowing About Coffee. Image via the Wikipedia.

  • Video: Sola Coffee Bar

    Chris Tingom
    10 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    On Saturday evening I stopped in to check out Sola Coffee Bar in Scottsdale and ran into the Jared Reasy (the lead barista and owner) and also Michael Puhala. I shot this video while I was there. Overall: Great cappuccino and excellent coffee shop vibe. I can’t wait to visit again. Sola Coffee Bar 7124 E 5th Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  • Worst Cappuccino

    Chris Tingom
    9 Nov 2009 | 10:29 am
    I’ll post more photos of my visit to Hava Java, but seriously if you’re going to put that on your cup you better know how to make microfoam.
 
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  • How Many Cups of Coffee Do You Drink? – Episode #92

    Jason Coffee
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pm
    Overview Jason reviews the oldest coffee blend in the world Mocha Java. Coffee & Description Coffee Beanery Mocha Java Citrus acidity, medium bodied with a spice finish. Overall Rating 87+ points Aroma: 7 Acidity: 8 Body: 8 Flavor: 7 Aftertaste: 7 Question of the Day? Have you tried Mocha Java Blend? & How many cups of coffee do you drink per day? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Smart Blend is Mocha Java Blend – Episode #91

    Jason Coffee
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:41 pm
    Overview Jason reviews One Village Coffee’s take on Mocha Java and gives a little context on where this coffee originated Coffee & Description One Village Coffee Smart Blend Blueberry sweetness, pleasing acidity with a woodsy spice finish. Overall Rating 90 points Aroma: 8 Acidity: 9 Body: 8 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 7 Question of the Day? What is the fruitiest coffee you have ever tried? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend Coffee Review – Episode #90

    Jason Coffee
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    Overview Jason reviews a coffee that is suppose to pair well with turkey and pumpkin pie! Happy Pre Thanksgiving! Coffee & Description Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend Pleasing nutty acidity with an earthy herbal finish. Overall Rating Coffee will be scored on Thanksgiving. (I want to see how it pairs with turkey and pumpkin pie.) Question of the Day? Have you tried Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Breville K Cup Brewer Review – Episode #89

    Jason Coffee
    15 Nov 2009 | 12:08 pm
    Overview Jason reviews the Breville K Cup Coffee Maker Coffee & Description Breville Keurig A solidly made stainless steal coffee maker with great functionality for every kind of coffee lover. Overall Rating 5 out of 5 Functionality: 5 Esthetics : 5 Ease of Use: 5 Quality: 5 Price vs Above Ratings: 4 Question of the Day? What do you like about being alive? Related Posts Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social

  • Chocolate Glazed Donut Coffee Review – Episode #88

    Jason Coffee
    11 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pm
    Overview Jason review a new coffee from Green Mountain that is flavored like a chocolate donut. Coffee & Description Chocolate Glazed Donut Light Bodied with a Chocolate Glazed Donut aftertaste. Overall Rating 4.5 out of 10 Aroma: 6 Acidity: 5 Body: 2 Flavor: 4 Aftertaste: 6 Question of the Day? What is your favorite kind of donut? Related Posts  Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Social
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  • Life happens at the Coffee Shop

    marla
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:38 am
    The kid was a 20-something surfer dude with flip-flops and tank top. In South Florida he’s a pretty common sight. He was tan and fit and thoroughly enjoying his Sunday morning coffee with his companion. And he was obviously deeply head-over-heels for his coffee buddy. The Kid’s face lit up at every word. We watched them for maybe twenty minutes while we sipped our pre-church Starbucks at City Place. What made this kid engrossing was his companion: a very elderly, very small grampa in a wheel chair. Grampa had bright yellow fuzzy socks on, with the side that should have been to the…

  • Learning lessons from Mom again.

    marla
    12 Nov 2009 | 5:50 pm
    I’m still reeling from my whirlwind week last week: packing up Mom’s South Florida home, moving it to North Florida, unpacking it, and meeting my daughter for two days at Disney ! Every box is unpacked now, every picture is hung and all the furniture fit perfectly. David and I consider it to be a job well done, and it’s a delight to watch my Mom thrive in her new environment. She loves being where people have time to talk and honestly care about each other. I love thinking of her there, cozy in her TV room watching her shows at night. We learned a lot along the way, too,…

  • Why in the world can’t I get this right?

    marla
    7 Nov 2009 | 7:04 pm
    We all know when we are strong willed. No one needs to tell us how to want our own way, it comes wired (or hot wired) into the general system. Lately I’ve been thinking about free will, stubborn will, our own will. In fact, everywhere I turn I see examples of just stubborn cussedness. Sadly, most of the time I’m finding those examples in my own self. Sometimes I wish God would stop holding up a mirror to me. It’s uncomfortable. Today was a good example. David and I are at Mom’s new house unpacking all her worldly goods. Mainly antique teacups and plates. And pie…

  • My to-do list for the day…and yours

    marla
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:50 am
    Love others well, and don’t hide behind a mask; love authentically. Despise evil; pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. Be first to honor others by putting them first. Do not slack in your faithfulness in hard work Let your spirit be on fire, bubbling up and boiling over, as you serve the Lord. Do not forget to rejoice, for hope is always just around the corner. Hold up through the hard times that are coming, and devote yourselves to prayer. Share what you have with the saints, so they lack…

  • Do I dare to be Dangerous?

    marla
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:43 am
    I love to tell stories. No big secret there. But I have discovered lately that the best and the worst ministry stories can rarely be shared. There is always a person who would be embarrassed or a desire to keep the left hand from knowing what the right hand is doing. Good things, those, but they prevent us from sharing the power of the gospel at times. I’ve been in a ministry phase like that. One that is kind of quiet on the public front, but overwhelmingly radical on the private front. I SO wish I could share what’s been going on in the lives of people around me, because…
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  • Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine Giveaway! – Sponsored By Shoffee.com

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Today we’re announcing another great giveaway sponsored by Shoffee.com! One lucky winner will receive a Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee brewer by Krups in the color of their choosing. This giveaway will end in time for you to receive it by Christmas. It would make a really great gift! Hint hint.. ;) “At shoffee.com we can’t claim to be the internet’s #1 seller of Keurig k-cups, but we can guarantee that we are #1 where it counts most – in the eyes of our customers.” Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Brewer Description from Shoffee.com: NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto combines the…

  • Coffee People Wake-Up Call K-Cups On Sale For $8 At 1QuickCup.com

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    18 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am
    This week only, 1 Quick Cup is offering Coffee People Wake-Up Call K-Cups for only $8 per box of 24 as part of their weekly mega sale. These K-Cups are made to work with any model of Keurig single serve brewing machine. The discount is added instantly and no coupon code is required. 1 Quick Cup offers $6.95 flat rate shipping anywhere in the US. Coffee People Wake-Up Call Notes: Coffee People K-Cup Extra Bold Wake Up Call Bold for Keurig Brewers kicks things off right with its rich flavor and lively finish. Related posts:Coffee People Wake-Up Call K-Cups On Sale – $8 Per Box Of 24Coffee…

  • Gloria Jean’s Holiday Traditions Seasonal K-Cups On Sale: $8.99 Per Box Of 24

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    This week only, Shoffee.com is offering Gloria Jean’s Holiday Traditions K-Cups for $8.99 per box of 24 as part of their “K-Cup of the Week” deal. These Seasonal K-Cups are Certified Kosher, and are only available for a limited time. This deal will remain active until next Tuesday, November 24th. Shoffee offers free shipping on orders of $60 or more. They will also add a free seasonal sampler of 12 K-Cups if your order is $75 or more. Here’s what Shoffee has to say about Gloria Jean’s Holiday Traditions Seasonal K-Cups: Gloria Jeans Holiday Traditions Keurig…

  • Free Shipping At CoffeeGIANT.com – Today Only

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    16 Nov 2009 | 12:18 pm
    CoffeeGIANT.com is offering free shipping on everything today, November 16th. No coupon code is required. Just select the free shipping option during checkout. This free shipping deal might be a good opportunity to try their K-Cup seasonal sampler which includes two of each: Gloria Jean’s Holiday Traditions, Coffee People Santa’s Buzz, Gloria Jean’s Pumpkin Spice, Green Mountain Autumn Harvest, Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice, Timothy’s Perfectly Pumpkin, and Timothy’s Donut Blend. CoffeeGIANT offers a large variety of single serve coffee machines, K-Cups, Coffee…

  • CommunityCoffee.com Coupon Code – 15% Off Orders Of $40 Or More

    Single Serve Coffee Deals
    14 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm
    CommunityCoffee.com is currently running a deal for 15% off orders of $40 or more. They offer dark and medium roast coffee pods as well as instant and ground coffee. To get the 15% discount, use coupon code WEEKEND during checkout. About Community Coffee: Community Coffee Company invites you to enjoy the unique taste of Louisiana’s most distinctive coffee. We start with only quality, 100% Arabica beans selected by the Saurage family. Then, through generations of roasting experience, we have perfected a full-bodied yet smooth flavor that reflects the extraordinary culinary traditions of…
 
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