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Tips for Quick and Easy Iced Coffee by Michael Allen Smith
Coffee is a fantastic drink at any time of day, during any season of the year. That being said, a steaming hot cup of java isn’t always welcome once summer rolls around. Don’t let the summer heat deprive you of your favorite beverage when you can switch to iced coffee!
Calculating the Cost Per Cup of Tea by Marcus Stout
If you are in the tea business, you should know how much each serving of tea is costing you. This knowledge can tell you which teas are profitable, which ones are not, and which ones you can have a sale with and still make money.
Costa Rica Coffee History by Stefanie Spencer
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.
Coffee on the Road - Montreal by Alex Scofield
During alcohol Prohibition in the United States in the 1920s, many U.S. citizens within reach of the Canadian border crossed over to Montreal, Quebec, where the drinks flowed more freely and the legislation was less ill-conceived and puritan.
The Clever Coffee Dripper by Stefanie Spencer
The Clever Dripper is a new individual cup brewing device that uses the full immersion method of a French press and has a super clean finish due to a paper filter, or reusable cloth filter.
Hosting a Coffee Party by Michael Allen Smith
As much as a I love the coffee shops here in Seattle, sometimes I just want to meet up with friends and family at home. I still want the coffee though.
Table Top Press Pot Review by Michael Allen Smith
Earlier this year, I posted an article titled Buying a French Press – Picking the Right One. I isolated the only three variables that I felt were necessary to make a purchase decision.
Starbucks Coffee College by Michael Allen Smith
When I accepted the offer to attend Starbucks Coffee College, I decided I would not let my past Starbucks experiences cloud my judgment. It was time to listen and learn. I was going back to college.
Coffee Cupping Basics from Coffee Reserve by Wendy Rubicam
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.
Coffee is Loaded With Antioxidants by Michael Allen Smith
I always knew coffee had some antioxidants, but was unaware than it had more than tea. Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals.
Caffeinated Classics: Brave New World by Alex Scofield
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?
Responding to the Enemies of Coffee by Michael Allen Smith
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.
Don't Hate Me Because I'm Decaffeinated by Laura K Baker
I was innocently flipping through a magazine at the doctor's office when I read an article saying that if you want beautiful skin (I do!), you should lay off the caffeine.
Sleepy Starbucks and Caffinated Sins in Phuket, Thailand by Michael Allen Smith
Just because I am on vacation doesn’t mean that I don’t still wake up early and seek out coffee.
Home-Roasting Heretic: Happy Accidents by Alex Scofield
My first few home-roasting endeavors (particularly the first) were chock-full of screw-ups, and none of them yielded great results.
