Coffee News & Reviews for the Coffee Lover
Spices for the Season
At this time of the year, so many recipes are loaded with spices that I couldn’t resist highlighting some of them. Traditional holiday recipes have cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice…
QuickMill Anita Espresso Machine, Jeff Pentel 
Bottom Line: Professional quality and taste in my own kitchen!
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Tamping Science, Theory and Practice, Part One 
In the first of a three part series looking at the art and science of tamping for espresso, Mark Prince examines developments in the field half a decade ago.
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Coffee, Tea and Religion
Ramadan has just begun and Yom Kippur is also approaching, which got me thinking about food and religion. Coffee and tea are generally benign beverages with little spiritual significance, but…
The City of Bern and Coffee Culture 
Mark Prince reports from Bern, site of the World Barista Championships and the World of Coffee Expo. This first report looks a bit into the culture of Bern, the judges certifications, and more.
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James Hoffmann, the UK’s top Barista this year (and 5th at the WBC) starts off his brand new column on CoffeeGeek with an in depth exploration into the mysteries, myths and simplicities of crema.
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Good to the last dropping!?
What kind of coffee could possibly sell for prices ranging from $100 to $300 per pound? I present to you “Kopi Luwak.”
The Coffee Art Corporation
Original coffee art from Ryan L. Lewis.
Coffee couple thrives in Hawaii (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)
Ever tasted coffee grown in a rainforest? Former Incline residents Scott and Silvia Wiles hadn’t until they took a leap of faith and bought a six-acre coffee plantation on the big island of Hawaii. The couple, who lived on Tyner Way for 20 years,…
James Hoffmann, the UK’s top Barista this year (and 5th at the WBC) starts off his brand new column on CoffeeGeek with an in depth exploration into the mysteries, myths and simplicities of crema.
Read more…
James Hoffmann, the UK’s top Barista this year (and 5th at the WBC) starts off his brand new column on CoffeeGeek with an in depth exploration into the mysteries, myths and simplicities of crema.
Read more…
Tamping Science, Theory and Practice, Part One
In the first of a three part series looking at the art and science of tamping for espresso, Mark Prince examines developments in the field half a decade ago.
Read more…
Living For The Mornings Part 5
Three coffee poems.
As the judges training goes into high gear, Mark Prince gives a pre-show report (sans speculation about competitors, cuz it wouldn’t be right) from Bern and the WBC.
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The Coffee Float
Hearkening back to the days of Root beer floats, warm summer nights and the cooling draught slinking down your throat?
Bottom Line: If you’re not afraid to get chaff in your hair, this machine will roast all the coffee you need it to.
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Our resident mixologist and barista extraordinare, Arthur Wynne starts his new column with a Celtic bang - an in depth look at the coffee beverage synonymous with Ireland - the Irish Coffee… plus a bonus signature drink!
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Living For The Mornings Part 5
Three coffee poems.
Types of Tea Photos
All true tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. But the different types of tea stem from the processing, with 3 main varieties: black, oolong, and green. Take a quick…
