Coffee News & Reviews for the Coffee Lover
George Howell Interview, Pt. 1 
The transcript from our first of two interviews with George Howell, of Terroir Coffee, in which we talk about Coffee Connection, the Boston Coffee scene, and Starbucks.
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Why We Hate Starbucks
Why we should and Why we probably shouldn’t.
Stocking Stuffers
Small and slim gifts that you can drop in a coffee or tea lovers stocking this Christmas. These little presents are simple and inexpensive, which can be helpful if you can’t really afford to buy an espresso machine this year….
Coffee and Your Diet Plan
The most popular New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. So if you are planning on trying one of the latest diet plans (South Beach, Atkins, the Zone etc), you’ll need to know whether or not your precious cup of…
Teas of India
You may think of China first when it comes to tea growing regions, but don’t forget India. Many excellent black (and green) teas come from from India, and the different growing regions in that country produce unique flavours that are…
CoffeeGeek takes a first look at a heat exchanging, E61 equipped machine that stands out from the crowd on more than a few features.
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An Espresso Machine for Any Budget
If you’re thinking about buying someone an espresso machine for Christmas this year, there are models for any budget. You don’t have to spend a fortune for a machine. You can find espresso machines under $100 or up to $1000…
Blooming Display Tea
Adagio has done it again. These creative tea folks have created a novel tea product that blooms right in your cup. These hand-wrapped tea balls will slowly open as they steep to reveal a flower inside. Are these as interesting…
Solitude in a Cafe? Chris Pluger offers this short essay of an exploration of the reasons why we go to cafes - even if it is to "be alone".
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Francis! Francis! X3, Ken Shear 
Bottom Line: Beauty’s only skin deep!
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Creamy Chocolate Coffee
Coffee drink recipe.
Review of Thai Tea Syrup
My latest product review is for Thai Tea Syrup from CurrySimple.com. It’s just a simple syrup made from tea concentrate, but it sure offers a lot of flavour. Use it for either quick iced tea, or a cup of instant…
Coffee With The Candidates: Drue Farmer (KCBD-TV)
Early voting is underway for the Primary Election. For the past few weeks we’ve been getting to know candidates in different races. Thursday morning NewsChannel 11’s Suleika Acosta had coffee with Judge Drue Farmer. She is seeking re-election for a third term in county court at law number two.
Coffee grower serves up thanks (The Scotsman: Scotland News)
A MEXICAN coffee grower was set to visit two city stores today to say thank you to Edinburgh shoppers who have bought his Fairtrade product.
What Kind of Coffee Drink are You?
They say you are what you eat, but perhaps you also are what you drink! Find out what kind of coffee drink suits your personality. Are you a trendy cappuccino, or maybe a no-nonsense plain black coffee? Take our quiz!…
George Howell Interview, Part Two
The second interview transcript we did with George Howell on the CoffeeGeek Podcast. Topics this time include freezing green coffee and a lot more.
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KitchenAid ProLine Grinder First Look 
CoffeeGeek takes a first look at the all metal, seriously built "ProLine" offering in the grinder category from KitchenAid
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George Howell Interview, Part Two
The second interview transcript we did with George Howell on the CoffeeGeek Podcast. Topics this time include freezing green coffee and a lot more.
Read more…
Review of Thai Tea Syrup
My latest product review is for Thai Tea Syrup from CurrySimple.com. It’s just a simple syrup made from tea concentrate, but it sure offers a lot of flavour. Use it for either quick iced tea, or a cup of instant…
An Espresso Machine for Any Budget
If you’re thinking about buying someone an espresso machine for Christmas this year, there are models for any budget. You don’t have to spend a fortune for a machine. You can find espresso machines under $100 or up to $1000…
Stocking Stuffers
Small and slim gifts that you can drop in a coffee or tea lovers stocking this Christmas. These little presents are simple and inexpensive, which can be helpful if you can’t really afford to buy an espresso machine this year….
Chemex Drip Device, Jeff Kaylor 
Bottom Line: Best method of brewing coffee I have used.
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More on how to brew great coffee at home (The Wichita Eagle)
Bob Boewe, owner of The Spice Merchant, suggests these tips for those wanting to make a great cup of coffee at home. Use fresh-ground, high-quality coffee.
Changing the Way Cafe Owners Think 
Thinking beyond the "barista" in you, and thinking about costs and investments instead of just cutting costs - a food for thought look at how to improve your cafe.
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Mark Prince revives a very old article of his with some new thoughts about the nirvana of espresso, which may not necessarily be the "god shot".
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