The DIY Guide to Roasting Your Own Coffee!
Posted January 8, 2007 – 1:54 pm in: Beverages, Coffee, TipsI’ve been roasting my own coffee for seven or eight years and there is nothing beats the freshness —and price— of home roasted coffee. Wurdgurl has a Squidoo lens on roasting your own coffee. There’s plenty of information here to get anyone with a hot-air popcorn popper or a cast-iron skillet started as a home roaster.
The [...]
20 Facts About Coffee
Posted December 20, 2006 – 11:53 pm in: Beverages, Coffee…plus six more.
The blog, Anything but Coffee, anticipating search engine referrals looking for information about coffee, has posted a page with 20 facts about coffee.
Number 11 makes me glad I don’t buy coffee at a drive-through.
Number 12 is the reason why I brew instead of buy.
Number 18 has me wondering who gets the other $12.91 [...]
No Comments | Tags:From weapons of war to great coffee
Posted October 31, 2006 – 12:37 pm in: Beverages, Coffee, Ethiopian, NewsIn his workshop in Mekele, just 200km from Ethiopia’s border with Eritrea, Azmeraw Zekele is turning burnt-out shells into cylinders used in coffee machines.
Most of the shells are left over from the 1998-2000 war between the two countries.
BBC NEWS | Africa | From weapons of war to great coffee
Beginner’s Guide to Coffee
Posted July 25, 2006 – 8:48 am in: Beverages, CoffeeI’m a coffee geek.
Okay, as far as my friends are concerned, I’m a coffee geek. As far as real coffee geeks are concerned, I’ve got a ways to go before I can claim the title.
What coffee knowlege I have has been developed through a hit-and-miss approach. I’ve read articles, books and brochures and talked to [...]
Starbucks Copycat Recipes
Posted June 29, 2006 – 2:34 pm in: Beverages, Coffee, CopycatThe Gourmet Sleuth has done a little detecting and dug up clues to solving the mysteries of Starbucks recipes. (I’m sure there’s a couple of jokes embedded in that phrase.) Among the links are recipes for these standard beverages plus some that I’ve not seen in Starbucks around here.
There are also some pastry recipes. Again, Starbucks in this [...]
6 Steps to Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Posted March 24, 2006 – 12:00 pm in: Beverages, CoffeeA few simple steps will go a long way to ensuring you brew a great cup of coffee each time.
Keep your equipment clean. A solution of vinegar diluted in water will prevent impurities tainting your coffee.
Measure your portions. Two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water. Be consistent in this measure, regardless [...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee
Posted January 8, 2006 – 5:53 pm in: Beverages, CoffeeAlex Lopez-Ortiz and Daniel Owen have compiled an extensive collection —click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee— of coffee-related FAQ. From brewing basics and definitions through to home roasting and even growing, this site provides answers and/or links to more detailed sites, organized into the following categories.
How to brew the ultimate drink
Preparation Methods
Peripherals and Secondary [...]
3 Simple Tips For Making Perfect Coffee
Posted December 20, 2005 – 9:18 pm in: Beverages, Coffeeby: Gary Gresham
Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee?
Here are 3 simple tips that will make a difference in every single cup you drink.
Tip #1 Clean Coffee Pot
A clean pot is essential and can make a world of difference in the taste of your coffee. Old oils from previous batches [...]