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Coffee brings unexpected depth to this savory turkey glaze. Brew a strong cup, combine it with spices and pantry staples, then simmer it into a bold finishing sauce.

On a recent Coffee Blog by Melissa Allison, Zachary Carlsen (Sprudge.com) lamented the use of laptops in coffee shops, stating they have “killed” the coffee shop. His feeling is that coffee shops are turning into libraries because so many customers...

It would be hard to make a case that there is any American holiday more unifying than the upcoming feast of Thanksgiving. Virtually every religious, ethnic and otherwise diverse sub-group in America can gather with family and friends at Thanksgiving...

I really like using vac-pots, which are also known as siphon/syphon brewers. I'll be devoting a few blog posts detailing how to use them, take care of them, and adjust them, but before doing that I think it's best that...

The Hario Skerton has a known upper burr wobble issue caused by a plastic bushing wearing against the steel shaft. Here is how to fix it, improve grind consistency, and maintain the grinder long-term.

Stove-top espresso makers (also known as moka pots) do not, despite their name, technically make espresso. They nonetheless have the potential to make a sweet, intense, heavy-bodied cup of coffee that is wonderful in its own way. Here are a...

Time to experiment again. This time with meatloaf, coffee and the slow cooker. I like using my slow cooker. It makes the house smell nice and I can do other things while the food is cooking.I used: Two pounds of...

A conversation was recently overheard in the coffee aisle of a large supermarket. Two ladies were contemplating the choices of coffees, whether to buy conventional products or organic coffees.  They were wondering if organic coffee was actually any better health...

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I found a mint condition stainless steel Presto Percolator and being curious about this brewing method, I took it home.  The art of perk pot brewing seems all but lost since this method has fallen out of favor amongst the...

On September 8th, the Hawai‘i Deparment of Agriculture officially announced that the coffee berry borer (a.k.a. CBB, broca, Hypothenemus hampei) had finally made it to Hawai‘i.  While the pest has probably been in Hawai‘i for at least a year (if...

I consider myself more coffee friendly.I was in a coffee shop recently with a friend and saw both examples (in the same place). The first was a couple of people who....shall we say had a “superior” attitude. They were mocking...

Ethiopia is the birthplace of Coffea arabica , the species that produces all specialty coffee. Ethiopian coffee is known for its complexity: floral jasmine and bergamot notes in washed Yirgacheffes, fruit-forward blueberry and wine characteristics in natural Harrars, and balanced caramel and citrus profiles in Sidamos. This guide covers the 3 key Ethiopian growing regions, the washed vs natural processing distinction, the flavor profile, and how to brew Ethiopian coffee at home.

October brings cooler mornings, pumpkin flavors, and a fresh reason to enjoy hot coffee. Discover what makes Arabica coffee so popular.

 

Time for more DIY! Recently I went to my brothers' house. They had damage due to storms a few weeks ago and were having repairs done. I volunteered to stay there while the repairs were being done (both had to...

Discover how shade grown coffee connects coffee farming with trees, wildlife, soil, and the natural environment around the farm.

My first French press was a small three cup model that I picked up last year. It looks nice but is really small – three very small cups might come out of this press, or one normal size 8 -...

When’s a bean not a bean, a bush not a bush....how well do you know that bean you love? Do you know what it goes through just to please you?Your humble little coffee bean goes through a lot on its...

It seems that the earliest public dunking was performed by Eddie Cantor in the 1931 movie "Palmy Days", although there is evidence that Ronald Colman dunked his doughnut in coffee is as early as 1928.Prior to that, people would sink...

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Coffee history in Hawai‘i includes disputed dates, incomplete records, and one important arrival in 1825. Here’s what the evidence reveals.