July 2009
Decaf Coffee Methods by Stefanie Mason Spencer
Can decaf taste just as good as regular coffee? Is it processed with chemicals? Can it be decaffeinated without chemicals? Is there a coffee plant that does not contain caffeine at all? After it is decaffeinated does it still contain some caffeine?
Avoiding Plastic – 3 Stainless Steel Electric Kettle Options by Michael Allen Smith
I think I might have been the last person to get this memo: Hot Water + Plastic = Bad.
Recent Articles
A Kona Coffee Farmer Considers Global Warming by Gary Strawn
We've all heard about global warming and the problems it may create. We're aware that it could cause severe weather, melting glaciers and raising sea level. Most people live in the city though and when living in the city, it's easy to ignore the weather.
The Coffee House - A History by Stefanie Mason Spencer
The 18th century London coffee house was the center of controversy, in many ways, even to the point of the king trying to ban coffee and close the establishments. Being the place for political discussion, some of the policies of our newly formed country might have originated in one of these places.
Vancouver Espresso Vacation by Michael Allen Smith
Memorial Day Weekend was approaching so I decided it would be an ideal time to take off on a little vacation. Where should I go? Since it was almost summer, I decided a return visit to Vancouver, Canada would be perfect.
Tres Leches Latte or is it Tre Lattes Latte? by Holland Morgan
For those not familiar with Tres Leches, it is a dense sponge cake that has been soaked in a syrupy mixture of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream, hence the name Tres Leches (three milks).
Coffee Ice Cream by Rick Bartosh
A recipe for coffee ice cream.
Coffee on the Road - Grand Circle by Michael Allen Smith
Can one find espresso beauty while visiting the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon?
Roasting with a Heat Gun: A Top-Down Approach by Jim Liedeka
Learn how to roast coffee using a heat gun. This is also known as the dog bowl method.
The High-End Micro Lot by Matt Evans
The exterior is quite unremarkable. After scouring the storefronts along West Randolph Street, I finally spy the "Intelligentsia" sign printed modestly across the slightly tinted front window.
Preparing a Traditional Turkish Coffee by Eyal Rosen
In recent my travel to Istanbul, I researched tens of coffeehouses, and found the perfect cup, in the centuries old Ali Pasha coffee house.
The Impact of Climate Change on Coffee by Dr. Anand Titus and Geeta N. Pereira
Climate change is not something new to coffee. It has already hit the coffee farmers hard in a dramatic manner.
Ten Years of INeedCoffee by Alex Scofield
Coffee was no different from any other website topic in the late '90s - although the Dot-Com Era was at its peak in many ways, there was a scarcity of informative, reliable, professional-caliber sites about coffee.
Coffee Grinder - Should I Buy One? by Eyal Rosen
We have all heard about coffee grinders. They are said to really improve the quality of the coffee. But is it in fact that significant?
Coffee Fundraisers by Angela Kuhns
What makes coffee a perfect fund raising product for non-profits and schools alike is that it is a highly consumable and desired product that everybody already drinks.
E-Z Coffee Cake by H Michael Denton
This recipe offers a quick, easy, and sweet cinnamon treat to enhance your coffee experience.
Cellulose Decomposers by Dr. Anand Titus and Geeta N. Pereira
Shade grown ecofriendly coffee plantations house a variety of forest and introduced trees which in turn provide biomass in the form of dead wood, leaf litter, plant and other residues.
Organic Coffee - Your Cup o' Joe? by Eyal Rosen
Organic crops, coffee included, are grown without synthetic fertilizer or artificial pesticides. This doesn't mean though, that the coffee is free of fertilizer of pesticides.
Stimulation of Soil Microflora by Dr. Anand Titus and Geeta N. Pereira
In recent years the productivity inside shade grown ecofriendly coffee plantation is on the decline. The reasons are many.
Infrared Roasting by Angela Kuhns
As most coffee connoisseurs know, the most important part of the coffee process is the roasting. During the coffee-roasting process, natural coffee acids form which can lead to heartburn, indigestion and upset stomach.
Does Coffee Raise Blood Pressure? by Matt Pitcher
Does coffee consumption lead to high blood pressure?
Cold Brew Coffee with the Toddy Coffee Maker by Michael Allen Smith
About 10 years old when I knew far less about coffee than I do today, I attempted my first cold brew coffee. It was a disaster. The coffee was so vile and disgusting I threw it out after a single sip.
Flying Jewels of the Western Ghats by Dr. Anand Titus and Geeta N. Pereira
Coffee forests provide the ideal habitat for a wide variety of rare and endemic butterfly and moth species. These evergreen forests with tall canopy trees provide filtered sunlight that is beneficial to butterflies.
Spanish Coffee by Marketman
Mix coffee, liquor and a flame for a delicious dessert beverage.
Inanimate Objects Comics #30 by Todd Zapoli
The 30th Installment of Inanimate Objects.
Mike Rohde: Coffee Achiever by Alex Scofield
When Mike Rohde was 5 years old, he spilled hot coffee on himself at his grandmother’s house. It was an unlikely introduction to the beverage for the Wisconsin-based visual designer who created the Sketchtoon Coffee Calendar.
Is It Really Coffee? by Holland Morgan
We see them everywhere now. Instant cappuccino machines, there’s at least one (if not five) in every gas station. I’ve seen them in car dealerships and even in a hardware store, some of them daring to sport names like Barista.
Backcountry Coffee Redux by Matt Evans
As an avid backpacker and backcountry enthusiast from the caffeine soaked streets of the northwest, I have searched high and low for an easy way to make great coffee away from the conveniences of home.
The Balancing Syphon by Maria Tindemans
An overview, history, and tutorial on the balancing syphon brewing system.
Joe For President by Michael Persicano
After much thought and discernment over the upcoming election I put to you this alternative candidate for President of The United States.
