Coffeegrinding1010: April 2011

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Rancilio Factory Tour

A tour of Rancilio's Factory in Parabiago shows how a state-of-the-art factory making some of the world's great espresso machines operates.
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/03-31-2011

Dr.Cafe Coffee opens new store in Al Janadria Festival | Dr.Cafe ...Google Alerts - coffee

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Celebrating 10 Years of Global Responsibility Reporting

Source: http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2011/04/18/celebrating-10-years-of-global-responsibility-reporting.aspx

Espresso as a Lottery Ticket

My coffee drink of choice for the past five years has been the espresso. Straight shots. No milk and no sugar. In my opinion, espresso represents the best potential for coffee.

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The Mother of All Restaurant Meals: Why Mother's Day can be an epic challenge.Google Alerts - coffee

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A message on the Boca Java website informs visitors that “Due to uncontrollable business events, Boca Java’s immediate ability to provide its customers with the freshest, best tasting gourmet coffees and teas was suspended.” I am not sure what happened but since they are located close by the Volcanica corporate offices and having met with [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/boca-java-closes-down/

Black Forest Coffee

This wonderful recipe is ideal for the end of a meal, or as a special treat. The taste is inspired by the traditional German dessert black forest gateau, with its layers of gorgeous chocolate and maraschino cherries.

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Friday, April 29, 2011

Intelligentsia iPhone App Review

If you haven't heard of Intelligentsia Coffee Roasters out of Chicago, you probably aren't a Coffee Geek. Many Coffeegeeks may have even broken in their first real espresso machine on the famous Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso blend.

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New Blog Theme

I decided this morning to change the look of this blog to make it look more like the Volcanica Coffee web site. Since 2005 when I started this blog I have been using a basic green template. At first I thought that changing the theme would be a major endeavor but Word Press has made [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/new-blog-theme/

Toddy Cat Coffee Bean Process

The civet selects the ripest berries of the coffee plants from the Old Robusta Coffee plants and eats the whole fruit. As the civet cannot digest the seed of the fruit (actually, it is the coffee bean), it expels them among its feces.

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Starbucks Opens Its First Store in the Center of Amsterdam

Source: http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=521

The Price per Cup of Kopi Luwak Appears Affordable Compared to Coffee Shop Prices

So you may think the price of $350 is high for a cup of Kopi Luwak Coffee ….you are right but lets try to put it into perspective to what you may be paying for a cup of coffee at your local Starbucks and other coffee shops. The actual cost per cup for a Kopi [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/the-price-per-cup-of-kopi-luwak-appears-affordable-compared-to-coffee-shops-prices-for-fancy-drinks/

Starbucks Youth Action launches in London!

Source: http://www.starbucks.com/blog/starbucks-youth-action-launches-in-london-

Dutch Brothers Coffee plans MDA fundraiserGoogle Alerts - coffee

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Price of Coffee Hits 34-Year HighGoogle Alerts - coffee

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Halftime: Starbucksâ�?�?Has the Java Joint Gone Cold?Google Alerts - coffee

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Portland Coffee Scene 2010

CoffeeGeek's Senior Editor visits Portland Oregon to find out what the current coffee and espresso scene is like, and discovers many indie roaster / retailers, and a lot of single origin espresso
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/09-14-2010

Best In Show 11

Skype Friends

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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 [...]

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

Best In Show 9

2 more comics from Best In Show.

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Our own world judge of coffeeGoogle Alerts - coffee

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Four Barrel Thu: morning Cappuccino

Some cool cappuccino images: Four Barrel Thu: morning Cappuccino Image by Premshree Pillai Suzuki Cappuccino Image by Needle Tiny and nice-looking. Four Barrel Sat: Latte and Cappuccino to-go Image by Premshree Pillai

Source: http://www.allcoffeerecipes.com/cappuccino/four-barrel-thu-morning-cappuccino/

Best In Show 9

2 more comics from Best In Show.

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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.

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New Holiday Coffees

Just in time for the Christmas and the holidays we have made it easier to find our holiday flavored coffees. We have created a special section in our stores where you can find Holiday Coffees and Holiday Decaf Coffees. There you will find some nice seasonal treats such as Eggnog Flavored Coffee, Gingerbread Flavored Coffee, [...]

Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/gourmet-coffee-beans/new-holiday-coffees/

Coffee Gear That Won't Break the Bank

Making great coffee at home is something that should be easy and inexpensive. With the right equipment it is.

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Coffee Cups for FoodserviceGoogle Alerts - coffee

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Los Angeles: Crenshaw High School Revitalized

Source: http://www.starbucks.com/blog/los-angeles-crenshaw-high-school-revitalized

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Roasting and Brewing Toddy Cat Coffee

One of the most critical steps in normal coffee and Toddy-Civet Cat coffee production is the roasting process.

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If Your Frappuccino Were a Song, What Would it Be?

Source: http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2011/04/12/if-your-frappuccino-were-a-song-what-would-it-be.aspx

Bezzera Espresso Machines, Jonathan Aliota

Bottom Line: Delicious expresso shot after shot, the BZ02SDE was not too intimidating even for a beginner to enjoy wonderful espresso at home.
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/commercial/bezzera/Aliota/6139

Best In Show 11

Skype Friends

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Rocklin coffeehouse serves up sex-trafficking awareness with its lattesGoogle Alerts - coffee

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If Your Frappuccino Were a Song, What Would it Be?

Source: http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2011/04/12/if-your-frappuccino-were-a-song-what-would-it-be.aspx

Cafelat Tampers and Accessories

An introduction and first look to the wide range of tampers available from Cafelat, and two tamper accessories - the Tamper Hanger and the Tamping Stand.
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Source: http://www.coffeegeek.com/proreviews/firstlook/cafelattampers