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Express Individual Drip Coffee MakerI found this item new/unused in a local thrift store back in May and I thought it might be fun to try out. The box came with a sealed pack of ten #1 filters and looks...

Why not surprise your coffee drinking grandpas and grandmas with a great ROASTe gift?Coming up on September 12, Americans will celebrate Grandparents' Day for the 32nd year. ROASTe recognizes and thanks all our wonderful grandparents for their family leadership and...

Converting people from instant to the "good stuff"My aunt stopped by a few days ago to pick up my father - they were going up north for the weekend. My dad had his travel mug ready (with the coffee level...

I went to Minneapolis to visit family and tried to find good espresso. It didn't seem to be around every corner. I am sure it was there, it was just not where I was at the time. It's probably like...

Went to Minneapolis to see some family. They had our itinerary planned out for us. We went to a restaurant that is on the Historic Register called A. W. Frost and Company. We had reservations on the patio which seated...

Continuing the exploration of different brewing methods brings me to the pour over drip method. There are several options in the category of pour over but I’ve found the best results using the Hario V60. Hario products come from Japan...

I ordered a 2 lb back of Klatch belle espresso. Well I got two 12 oz packages. I emailed Roaste and they immediately responded. They offered a resolution of another 12 oz package of what ever I wanted. They have...

I love tasting single origin coffee beans – the unique qualities inherent in the bean lovingly revealed through the skillful craftsmanship of the dedicated professional roaster brings so much enjoyment to my coffee consuming experience. How could I ask for...

It’s only August, so there’s still time for barbecues and maybe a camping trip or two. Ahhh, camping - the campfire crackles, the crickets sing in the background, the breeze rustles through the trees….the smell of roasted marshmallow entices the...

Turkish CoffeeTurkish coffee is a sweet, fragrant, and full-bodied brew that is very popular in the Mediterranean region and Middle East. Most coffee historians agree this style of coffee got its start in Egypt during the 16th century. Turkish coffee...

This is my second experiment in making bath/body products using coffee. Technically I used the grounds for this experiment not the coffee itself but close enough right? I tried this three ways. One using the sugar, one using the sea...

On Roaste's Facebook page I saw a link posted about skin and hair care products that were made with coffee. As tempting as they were I  just cannot afford them right now. This got me thinking - could I make...

Espresso is like Golf. There is never a perfect game. Golf is how well you can handle and recover from your arrant shots . I guess Golf is a lot like life. I think people like the pursuit of the...

That is like saying caviar for those on a budget. Espresso is an expensive habit. Especially if you drink it as much as I do. I started off buying Lavazza Tierra beans from Amazon on their subscription services because of...

I like to experiment while cooking. Sometimes it turns out good. Other times not so much. Today's experiment is in making homemade caramel. Being the coffee lover that I am I decided to figure out a way to add coffee...

It’s been awhile since biscotti has done a post, and we’re sorry for that.  We were busy taking one of ROASTe’s new “Barista Tours.”  Except, erm, no we really weren’t; those are five coffees grouped together by ROASTe experts according...

ARM Industries Perfect Pod Holster for Keurig Coffee Machines Review:The manufacturer ARM Industries offers a neat adapter for use with Keurig brewers named the Perfect Pod Holster. It’s similar in design to the EZ-Cup, but does not require special filters...

Like hundreds of thousands of other Californians, I am in the unemployment club. I did not choose to be in this non-prestigious organization, but am a member nontheless. When you are living on the checks of unemployment, you must force...

Summer in some parts of the country can be a bummer for coffee lovers. A hot drink just does not entice so invitingly as Iced Lemonade, smoothies, and, the best of show, if you aren’t counting calories: Italian sodas!!/files/u3/iced-coffee.jpg" title="Iced...

This is the third installment in a series of articles. *Disclaimer- If I am incorrect on anything mentioned here, I apologize, and appreciate being informed of such. I am still learning this fascinating industry, and hope to continue doing so...

Edited for content 7-25-2010Part 2 of a series:You've heard it before, probably countless times. "I wish coffee would just taste as good as it smells!" And I can understand that, really. I have had coffee that smelled perfectly fine. But...