Coffeegrinding1010: November 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

A holiday favorite has returned!

Source: http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2010/11/22/a-holiday-favorite-has-returned.aspx

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Coffee Custard Sauce Recipe

Humble store-bought pound cake slathered with a coffee infused custard sauce turned out to be the base for a recent elegant dessert.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/cj3mt9lrb2s/

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookies Recipe

Yields 36 cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups milk chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown [...]

Source: http://coffeerecipes.com/?p=312

How to Buy an Espresso Machine

CoffeeGeek's comprehensive guide on how to make the right decision the first time when buying a quality espresso machine. Filled with insider tips, budget recommendations, and more.
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/howtobuyanespressomachine

Uganda Coffee Development Authority's Arabica PricesGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-30/uganda-coffee-development-authority-s-arabica-prices-table-.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAnvfT5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=WvDXRw7wrIQ&usg=AFQjCNFbjPA94nrPfFiW1oF3RViphySc7g

New Gourmet Coffees: Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest and Shade Grown

Volcanica Coffee recently launched several new coffees and properly tagged existing coffees that we already carried under popular coffee varieties. We now carry Organic Coffee, Fair Trade Coffee, Rainforest Coffee and Shade Grown Coffee. We actually already have been carrying some of these new coffees but did not properly identify them on our website. In [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/new-gourmet-coffees-organic-fair-trade-rainforest-and-shade-grown/

O.C. gang member charged with killing a man who was pouring a cup of coffeeGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/11/santa-ana-gang-member-charged-in-coffee-killing.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAw4PS5wRIAlCeAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=Kc986Bvb4E4&usg=AFQjCNEer1SnLe8nro4oRZsCdLXoghLBxQ

Monday, November 29, 2010

Canadian Coffee & Tea Expo 2010 Day 2

The second and final day out at the airport visiting the Canadian Coffee and Tea Expo - we'll have the finals of the Barista Championship, finals of the Cup Tasters' Competition, and reports from more show booths!
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/09-27-2010

High School Library Goes DigitalGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/education/101129-high-school-library-goes-digital&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAk57R5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=NCx0XNeo5Fc&usg=AFQjCNE0eyotMunZYvumlUG4dV-ch0ieFw

Frangelico Hazelnut Coffee Recipe

Ingredients

30ml/1oz Frangelico
Coffee brewed in De’Longhi Coffee and Espresso Maker
Cream
Chocolate flakes
Preparation: Stir 30ml. Frangelico into your De’Longhi brewed hot coffee. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate flakes.

Source: http://coffeerecipes.com/?p=316

Spiced Christmas Coffee with Brandied Whipped Cream

Serves 8
1/4 cup chilled whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 cup freshly ground (mild roast) coffee (preferably a mild roast Ground in De’Longhi Burr Coffee Grinder and brewed in De’Longhi Coffee maker
5 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7 cups water

Place ground coffee, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon, [...]

Source: http://coffeerecipes.com/?p=320

What is Single Origin

Confused about what Single Origin is? A roaster offers his perspective on what Single Origin was, is, and could be. Includes some history on the development and marketing of Single Origin coffees.
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/professionals/08-18-2010

First East Timor coffee now in AustraliaGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/article/First-East-Timor-coffee-now-in-Australia/525981.aspx&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA-cbM5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=cxdjFHYNH0E&usg=AFQjCNGPXcZnkJaiUJ4eYn7ylA_mXf8ptg

Caffeinated Classics: Brave New World

Deep down inside, do each of us really yearn for some conflict, struggle, and sadness in our lives? What would be lost if we were to become permanently happy?

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/y2KA6VkMYgc/

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Best In Show - Turkish Coffee

Best In Show comic about Turkish Coffee.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/NZKdhGQcpBg/

The Bucket List Coffee

The exotic coffee that Jack Nicholson drank and raved about in the motion picture The Bucket List is none other than Kopi Luwak Coffee. It truly is the most expensive coffee in the word and it’s price is $350 per pound. This “Bucket List Coffee” originates from Indonesia. The Luwak denizen(similar to wild cats) of [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/the-bucket-list-coffee/

In Wake Of Black Friday, Small Businesses Rally In St. LouisGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.kplr11.com/news/ktvi-small-business-saturday-112710,0,5631649.story&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA5N3K5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=MHayp7Kc0AU&usg=AFQjCNFbDNzdflqPn62V8VUgB6OaIUDJNw

I?m Dreaming of Cranberry Bliss� Bar

Source: http://www.starbucks.com/blog/im-dreaming-of-cranberry-bliss-bar

Best In Show 9

2 more comics from Best In Show.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/iO5geHJ1JGs/

DON'T ASK ME: Good morning: Time for coffee, the paper and bloodlettingGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.magicvalley.com/news/local/article_2a2dcb16-b7c9-5c54-ae3a-f39d04452c6e.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA1rvI5wRIAlCeAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=iTyTRTGbMdI&usg=AFQjCNHcMBK3Yhs-tuAWc8WkqiM68SyXqg

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal's Thanksgiving Coffee Date ...Google Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://fabulousbuzz.com/2010/11/27/taylor-swift-and-jake-gyllenhaals-thanksgiving-coffee-date/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABArMzF5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=gSysfKPVfr4&usg=AFQjCNHqdTypIGWvNNb3HtkObtAboiH1vQ

Responding to the Enemies of Coffee

I know several people that don?t like coffee. I?m OK with that. But every so often I?ll meet someone that after learning about my love for coffee wants to rant to me about how awful the beverage is and that they would never drink it.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/BWt71z6nScs/

Coffee Forests and Green National Accounts

Indian Coffee is grown in one of the most sensitive hotspots of the world, called the WESTERNGHATS, which is a treasure house for flora, fauna and biodiversity.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/79AKmCGGmgo/

Holiday Coffee Drink Recipe

2 cups powdered non-dairy coffee creamer
1 1/2 cups instant hot chocolate mix
1 1/2 cups instant coffee granules
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In a large bowl, stir together the coffee creamer, hot chocolate mix, instant coffee, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
To make [...]

Source: http://coffeerecipes.com/?p=292

New Gourmet Coffees: Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest and Shade Grown

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/new-gourmet-coffees-organic-fair-trade-rainforest-and-shade-grown/

Phancee � Blog Archive � Sweetened coffee helps you remember wellGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.phancee.com/sweetened-coffee-helps-you-remember-well/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABA4NnD5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=92V2M0VXz-Y&usg=AFQjCNH6sjJI-BJ6pRzKg_yN659k5rqy_w

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookies Recipe

Source: http://coffeerecipes.com/?p=312

Friday, November 26, 2010

Taylor Swift, Jake Gyllenhaal share Thanksgiving maple lattesGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/11/26/swfit.gyllenhaal.coffee.date.ppl/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA87XB5wRIAlCeAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=AHmm7K1VPjw&usg=AFQjCNE_DtsrVZRnR5Pcyb9_-Ip-ZXtuzg

Espresso 2010

Mark Prince takes a look at the state of espresso and espresso brewing in 2010, with a long look back to how espresso has developed in the last fifteen years. First of a two part article.
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/markprince/08-14-2010

I?m Dreaming of Cranberry Bliss� Bar

Source: http://www.starbucks.com/blog/im-dreaming-of-cranberry-bliss-bar

Coffee Cupping Basics from Coffee Reserve

So, what is cupping? Is it an art, a science, or both? In a nutshell, cupping is a technique used to evaluate the quality of coffee including aroma and flavor.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/pNqFj69ls0U/

Specialty Coffee Shortage Is Looming On the Near HorizonGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.konacoffeeroasting.com/specialty-coffee-shortage-is-looming-on-the-near-horizon/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABAgv6-5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=WTV7Ku46VV4&usg=AFQjCNFT32mTFWXmM3sUj-t50s3Erl7CiQ

Are Shiny Oily Coffee Beans a Mark of Freshness?

Shiny Oily Coffee being an indicator of freshness is a common misconception. Actuality the oily surface outside of the roasted coffee bean is caused by a degradation of the bean when oils bleed through to the bean surface. This is caused by a dark roasting process or age of the bean. These coffee bean oils [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/are-shiny-oily-coffee-beans-a-mark-of-freshness/

Costa Rica Coffee History

Seeing the lush, green valleys and beautiful mountains of Costa Rica from the air as we were landing in San Jose was not even the tip of the iceberg concerning the richness of this country.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/dTRuQQEpQOA/

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Caramel Brul�e Latte is Back!

Source: http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2010/11/16/caramel-brulee-latte-is-back.aspx

Canadian Coffee & Tea Expo 2010 Day 2

Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/09-27-2010

Coffee Beef Stew Recipe

Once when I was making a savory beef stew, I sheepishly threw in that leftover 1/4-1/2 cup coffee. Wow, what a surprise, in lieu of super homemade beef stock, that little bit of coffee added a nice deep richness to my tasty stew.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/UO6IL2EiwVk/

What is Single Origin

Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/professionals/08-18-2010

Ian Wins a Russell Hobbs Espresso Machine

I saw it at the local supermarket on a stand from local mass-market coffee purveyor "House of Coffees". It was a prize to be won and I decided that I would win it whatever it took.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/WmjTfxost8w/

New Gourmet Coffees: Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest and Shade Grown

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/new-gourmet-coffees-organic-fair-trade-rainforest-and-shade-grown/

The Bucket List Coffee

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/the-bucket-list-coffee/

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Caffeinated Classics: Brave New World

Deep down inside, do each of us really yearn for some conflict, struggle, and sadness in our lives? What would be lost if we were to become permanently happy?

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ineedcoffee/~3/y2KA6VkMYgc/

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookies Recipe

Source: http://coffeerecipes.com/?p=312

Turnpike travel plazas ready for road-weary driversGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_st_lucie_county/turnpike-travel-plazas-ready-for-road-weary-drivers&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAlbu05wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=JHOoWn_xPaw&usg=AFQjCNEhONO9RSGOAugE-eSmmcdaYQvP3A

CoffeeGeek Holiday Gift List - Over $60 Suggestions

Here's our suggestions on some great gifts ranging from $60 up to several hundred dollars - If you want to get that special CoffeeGeek in your life something really special, this is the list to peruse!
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffeeatthemoment/12-10-2009

Two quarantine zones OK'd for Coffee Berry BorerGoogle Alerts - coffee

Source: http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.hawaii247.com/2010/11/23/two-quarantine-zones-okd-for-coffee-berry-borer/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAxMKy5wRIAlAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=_OtGdc_GeNU&usg=AFQjCNG-Elxcf-c2HUUDBDPCa20as8SFDQ

If you gotta have coffee right away

A relative sent me this picture of obviously a desperate person who had to have their coffee right away. Pretty ingenious if you don’t have a kitchen or stove. Most hotel rooms now have their own coffee pot so one does not have to resort to this drastic measure if you are traveling and only [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/if-you-gotta-have-coffee-right-away/

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Are Shiny Oily Coffee Beans a Mark of Freshness?

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/are-shiny-oily-coffee-beans-a-mark-of-freshness/

Less Throw Downs, More Spro Downs Please!

The barista communities in many parts of the world love the latte art throwdown; but maybe it's time to up the game a bit and start loving the Spro Down a bit more, for the benefit of quality and the pursuit of espresso happiness (and winner take all prizes!)
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/markprince/09-20-2010

Speedster Espresso Machine

CoffeeGeek takes a look at what could possibly be the best espresso machine in the world - the Speedster Espresso Machine from Kees van der Westen
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/proreviews/firstlook/speedsterespresso

Nice Espresso photos

A few nice espresso images I found: Espresso! Image by mkrigsman Pure, simple, dark, and delicious. Espresso 09 Image by Royal Olive I’m addicted to coffee, this is my Italian espresso maker. I usually make iced lattes with this since I rarely drink espressos.

Source: http://www.allcoffeerecipes.com/espresso/nice-espresso-photos-10/