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Coffee Prices going down, so what!
Sometimes as a coffee drinker I can become a little... overly interested in market reports about the price of coffee. This is a self-interest motive because I like to get the most I can for as little as I can....
Water for Coffee: The Ingredient You Forget

The right water for coffee changes everything. Your cup is 98 percent water, so learn the mineral targets, what to filter, and what to avoid.

Coffee Adventures
Do you think it's because of the equinox/line of the planets, or simply because the bottom of the broom is wider than the top? Either way, we had a good laugh about it! /files/u33/IMG_0920_0.jpg" alt="Iron Brew Coffee- Social Craze" width="266"...
Jamaican Coffee Farmers Feeling the Squeeze
It’s not so much the weather that is causing problems for Jamaican coffee growers, but the economic climate in other countries, paired with an increase in the costs of coffee farming. The higher expenses and lower demand are squeezing some...
Keeping the ritual
As I have mentioned in another blog entry, my wife is pregnant and so she tries to curb her caffine intake a bit and one of the things that she misses the most about not having coffee every day is...
Coffee on Kickstarter
So, something I like to do occasionally is browse Kickstarter for cool new ideas. Today I thought I might talk about a couple of the cool new ideas I saw today that apply to coffee. First up is Proper Coffee...
Japanese Iced Coffee: Brewed Hot, Chilled Instantly

Japanese iced coffee brews hot straight onto ice for a bright glass in three minutes. Learn the ratio, the method, and the common mistakes.

Unveilling the long awaited mystery!
As I mentioned in my previous blog, I was very excited waiting for the arrival of new-to-me espresso machine. The little hint given was that it was an Italian-made E61 group box-shaped espresso machine. Well, I made a mistake and...
Cooking with coffee part two
Another successful coffee experiment for dinner tonight!  On a cooking competition show I watched on Sunday the contestants had to make pressed chicken. This looked intriguing to both myself and my father. So I decided to try it. Being me...
Espresso machine maintainence and care 101
I am definitely not an expert but all the below are the tips that I accumulate from all the days-long readings on CG and HB forum. Hope it helps and serves as a refresher if you've already known it. And...
A cool video on tasting coffee
I found this video on reddit earlier and thought it was pretty interesting.  When I review a coffee I usually try to touch on how the coffee fits into my palate. I like to discuss the things that are unique...
Living in Hamilton! - The Great ROASTe Coffee Caper
INTRODUCTION:Time, they say, changes all things. Time changed the city of Hamilton!, Ohio, too. Over the years, many people have helped Hamilton! shine like a beacon in the night, largely due to perserverance and ROASTe quality coffee. This story is...
latest reviews!
We appreciate the latest reviews from you all.  We have experienced tremendous growth and sincerely thank all our freinds on Roaste!
Should I be ashamed that I love a commercial
Should I be ashamed that I love a commercial Or do I love a commercial because I am ashamed?   (For the moment I cannot find the commercial anywhere online in spite of using the obvious key words so perhaps...
Goodbye to an old friend!
/files/u14133/IMG_1220.jpg" height="375" width="500" /> About two months ago, I did a little blog about the possibility of selling my La Pavoni Profesional espresso machine; the reason is not that I am desperate for money but rather I have several espresso...
What Is a Coffee Blend? How Blended Coffee Is Made and Why It Works

 Most of the coffee sold in the world is blended. A coffee blend combines beans from multiple origins or roast levels to achieve a specific, consistent flavor. Here is how blending works and why it produces a better everyday cup than most people realize.

Peaberry Coffee: What Makes These Beans Different

What is peaberry coffee? Learn how a single round seed forms, why lots stay small, and whether the taste claims actually hold up.

Baking with coffee
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa367/caffeineb65/_DSC2389.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" width="400" title="Photobucket" /> We had a snowstorm last night (around 6 inches of the heavy, wet snow) and I was not in the mood to go grocery shopping for dessert. So I decided to be creative. I...
A exceptional single origin, just a good blend?
This past Thursday I got some coffee from Klatch, El Salvador Los Planes COE, it's a pretty expensive coffee at twenty five dollars for a twelve ounce bag. And as I have had multiple cups of it now it has...
What I'm Drinking (Olympia Coffee Roasting - Costa Rica La Mirella "Honey")
This is the ninth post on the coffees I’m working my way through. Yeah, I know I just posted one yesterday, but I'm a bit behind. Hopefully I'll get caught up soon. Up this time is Olympia Coffee Roasting's Costa...
On Vehicle for Delivery Today
On Vehicle for Delivery Today Scheduled Delivery: Friday, 03/02/2012, By End of Day Here I am, sitting anxiously, waiting for something to be delivered!! I refresh the UPS website for like every 2 minutes, hoping the status will be changed...