Coffee News & Reviews for the Coffee Lover
Would Sugar by Any Other Name be as Sweet?
Do you like your coffee black or with a touch of sweetener. Or maybe a lot of sweetener? Most coffee shops offer those little packets of white sugar, but some fancier coffee houses may also offer brown sugar or even…
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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Popular Espresso Machine Features
Cup warmers, frothing wands, water filters and so much more. What features are important to you in an espresso machine? Did you even know that espresso machines came with so many bells & whistles? Here are the typical features that…
Coffee shop a family affair with flare (Community Press & Recorder)
ERLANGER –There aren’t many –if any –places in the Tri-state to get authentic Italian espresso and homemade meals in a drive-thru. The owners of Proverbs coffee shop hope that’s what sets it apart from other area businesses.
Nicotine in Tim Horton’s Coffee?
A friend of mine let me in on a secret: the reason Tim Horton’s coffee is so good is because they add nicotine to keep all us Canadian coffee-drinkers addicted. I looked at him with open disbelief. Sure, he said….
Krups XP Series Espresso, Brent Baker 
Bottom Line: Good espresso (for a pressurized basket), terrible frothing, trouble after a month
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Tripso opinion: Why is airline coffee so bad? (MSNBC)
Java, Joe, morning juice, black gold, an ex-junkie s last vice whatever you want to call it, coffee has a firm grip on this country s morning routine. The proof is in the long lines at the airport coffee stands every morning.
Caffeine Goddess
A sketch of the Caffeine Goddess.
Krups XP Series Espresso, Brent Baker
Bottom Line: Good espresso (for a pressurized basket), terrible frothing, trouble after a month
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Ethiopia: Gov’t Incentives Said Considerably Enhance Coffee Export (AllAfrica.com)
Coffee exporters said the various incentives offered by the government have considerably contributed to the success registered in the sector over the past three years.
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…
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, Stuart Niemtzow 
Bottom Line: Hard to imagine a better quality, easier to use grinder under $200– or even for way more— for home use.
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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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Tulsa coffee company eyes Springfield (Springfield Business Journal)
Java Dave s is looking to brew success in the Springfield market. After 26 years in business, the Tulsa, Okla.-based coffee retailer and wholesaler employed a new business model three years ago, leading to more than 300 percent store growth and about 20 percent annual wholesale sales growth.
Cold Brew Coffee with the Toddy Coffee Maker
Cold brewing coffee tutorial using the Toddy Coffee Maker.
The official FAQ for this website, covering why it exists, what its mission is, and what we hope it becomes.
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Nicotine in Tim Horton’s Coffee?
A friend of mine let me in on a secret: the reason Tim Horton’s coffee is so good is because they add nicotine to keep all us Canadian coffee-drinkers addicted. I looked at him with open disbelief. Sure, he said….
Aztec Chili Hot Chocolate
Put the hot back into hot chocolate, just like the Aztecs used to do. The ancient Aztecs and Mayans used to serve their chocolate drinks blended with hot chiles. This rich hot chocolate recipe has just a hint of red…
Caffeine Goddess
A sketch of the Caffeine Goddess.
Cooking With Coffee: Think Outside the Mug (Williamson Daily News)
The next time you prepare breakfast for your family, think “outside the mug” and consider using coffee as an ingredient in your recipes. Even a small amount will bring depth to your meal, adding a smoky flavor to your culinary creations.
Yama Vacuum Brewers, Jerry Tuccillo 
Bottom Line: For one person or two who habitually drink one cup or like to re-set and brew a fresh round then this is the pot for you.
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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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Monkey Chewed Coffee Beans
It has been a common practice for monkeys over the years to come into the coffee farm and relish their taste buds by chewing coffee beans when they are ripe.
Presto Scandinavian Coffee Maker, Hilary Ahern 
Bottom Line: Wonderful coffee from an inexpensive machine
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Light-rail riders will get free coffee to promote a car-sharing service (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
HourCar car sharing, a service for people who only occasionally need a car, will treat Hiawatha light-rail commuters to coffee and music today to promote subscriptions to one of its use-by-reservation cars at the 46th Street light-rail station in Minneapolis. The St. Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium started the HourCar service last year with a fleet of gas-electric hybrid cars that are parked
