Inside The Bean

Ron Kyle BBQ Coffee Roaster, Shane Lewis

Bottom Line: I recommend this completely to anyone wanting to roast higher volumes of coffee at a great price, and as a bonus, you can’t break it.
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Dark Roast vs Light Roast
Dark roast simply means that the coffee bean has been roasted to a higher temperature and typically for a longer period of time. This causes all of the flavor molecules stored within the coffee beans both the good and bad flavors to be burnt away.

The Controversial WBC

A detailed and frank look at the controversies surrounding this year’s WBC, from judging choices to the social events, and suggestions on how to improve for next year in Japan.
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The Milk Frothing Guide

Everything you could possibly want to know about milk and milk frothing is presented to you by Aaron DeLazzer, CoffeeGeek, and Aabree Coffee.
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The Future of the World Barista Championship

Tim Wendelboe, the WBC Champion from 2004, gives an indepth view of how he sees the WBC and where the barista championship should be heading down the road. Reprinted from Viva Barista.
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Home Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee
Cold brewing takes time. However, it dissolves through the grounds only certain elements of the coffee. Surprisingly enough, about 90% of the flavor elements and the normal caffeine content come through this way, while only about 15% of the oils and acids will.

Wega Lyra - All, Jon Rosenthal

Bottom Line: In my opinion this is the ultimate HX machine for home use for less than $2,000 US Dollars.
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Ron Kyle BBQ Coffee Roaster, Shane Lewis

Bottom Line: I recommend this completely to anyone wanting to roast higher volumes of coffee at a great price, and as a bonus, you can’t break it.
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Smaller coffee shops thrive in the shadow of Starbucks (The Olympian)
SEATTLE - It’s hard to find a bad cup of coffee in Seattle, and that’s not just because it seems like there’s a Starbucks - or two or three - on every corner.

Ethical coffee workers paid below legal minimum (Financial Times)
Ethical coffee is being produced in Peru, the world s top exporter of Fairtrade coffee, by labourers paid less than the legal minimum wage.

Gaggia MDF Espresso, Mark Babbe

Bottom Line: If your espresso budget is tight, this is the grinder to get.
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Greek Frappe
A recipe for a popular coffee drink in Greece.

SCAA 2006 Charlotte Preview

A preview of the largest specialty coffee related tradeshow in the world - the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s 2006 Conference and Trade Show happening in Charlotte, NC, on April 7th through the 10th, 2006.
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Suspect In Coffee-Throwing Robbery Pleads Guilty (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)
Authorities said a man pleaded guilty to charges that allege he robbed a Beavercreek gas station by throwing hot coffee on the clerk.

Let the Coffee Wars Begin! (Fast Company Magazine)
In the Washington Post this morning, we wake up to see that Dunkin’ Donuts is on the move to play in Starbucks’ turf. They want to serve ‘the everyman’ a cup of coffee it says here - and plan to…

The Good And Bad Of Coffee (WTVM 9)
If you were seen with a cup of coffee in your hand 20 years ago, you might have received a lecture on how bad it was for you. However, new studies suggest a few cups can be very beneficial as long as you don’t overdo it.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Becomes Leading African Coffee Supplier (AllAfrica.com)
Addis Ababa Ethiopia has become the leading African coffee supplier to the international market both in quality and quantity, State Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

Greek Frappe
A recipe for a popular coffee drink in Greece.

Tips for Making Iced Coffee
Well, it’s still hot out, which makes it the perfect weather for having iced coffee. If you’re serving cold brewed beverages when friends are over, try some of these tips…

Coffee Tree, Circle of Friends Homemakers join for potluck (News Democrat & Leader)
The Coffee Tree and the Circle of Friends Homemakers joined together to have a potluck dinner at Sandra Lennon’s house. We had a lot of fun playing games and winning prizes.

Roasting Coffee in a Frying Pan
Tutorial on home roasting coffee on a stove top using a frying pan.

The brewing business of coffee parlours in India (New Kerala)
By Nayanima Basu, New Delhi, Sep 4 : Coffee parlours are flourishing in urban India - not just for their aromatic beans and casual ambience, but also for the global lifestyle and culture they endorse. And the global players are avidly eyeing the Indian market.

Coca-Cola s taste for tea, coffee (The Telegraph)
New York, Sept. 2 (Reuters): Competition in caffeinated drinks is about to heat up with Coca-Cola Co s planned launch of premium brewed tea and coffee, a move it plans to announce next Wednesday in Toronto.

Get out the Grill !
The sun is shining and the weather is getting warmer. It’s time to dust of the old BBQ and get ready for summer. You don’t have to leave your coffee…