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Chris Arnold

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Chris Arnold gets paid to break stuff, and enjoys coffee and photography in his free time.

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Can the Philips Saeco Syntia Deliver Espresso Perfection?  Espresso  Review  
Anyone that has had a great espresso or cappuccino at a local coffee shop, or while traveling to Europe, or even from their own semi-auto espresso machine, has probably dreamed of a machine that can do all that grinding, tamping, pulling, and steaming on it's own.
Simple BBQ Coffee Rub for Steaks, Pork and More  Recipes with Coffee  BBQ  
Got a little leftover coffee? Consider using it for a rub on a Steak or Pork chop.
Intelligentsia iPhone App Review  Coffee Business  iPhone 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.
Chinese Coffee  Coffee History  China  
While everyone has heard of Chinese tea, Chinese Coffee somehow just sounds wrong; unless it is an Al Pacino movie. And while China is famous for tea, they are becoming known in the coffee world too, both in the retail coffee shop world, and the wholesale green coffee arena.
Hottop KN-8828P Coffee Bean Roaster First Look  Roasting Coffee  HotTop  
Maybe you currently have a KN-8828P Hottop roaster, and would like to get more out of it. Maybe you are thinking of upgrading from one of your simpler models like the KN-8828, KN-8828D, or KN-8828B to the more advanced KN-8828P digital model.
Colombian Coffee  Coffee History  Colombia  
Nothing represents coffee in the American psyche more than Juan Valdez and his mountain grown Colombian coffee. In 1959 we were introduced to the fictional character, complete with sombrero and poncho for effect, alongside his trusty donkey, or burro.
Hawaiian Coffee  Coffee History  Hawaii  
The Hawaiian islands conjure up visions of paradise. But that is not all. The coffee lover also knows that coffee from Hawaii is known for it's high praise, accompanied by an equally high price.
Ethiopian Coffee  Coffee History  Ethiopian  
When most people talk of Ethiopia, they immediately think of coffee. Maybe you have heard that Ethiopia was the birthplace of coffee, or at least the discovery of it.
Behmor 1600 Coffee Roaster Tutorial  Roasting Coffee  Behmor 1600  
In my last article, I did a first impression on the Behmor 1600, formerly known as the Joe Roaster, the brainchild of Joe Behm. After spending a few more weeks with it, I have been able to learn more about it, and hope to help you get the most from your Behmor1600 Coffee Roaster.
Behmor 1600 Coffee Roaster - First Impression  Roasting Coffee  Behmor 1600  
Maybe you've been hearing about the new roaster by Joe Behm. Maybe you heard it under other names, like the Joe Roaster.
I-Roast 2 Coffee Roasting Guide  Roasting Coffee  I-Roast2  
So you bought an iRoast2 and your roasts are coming out too dark or too light, or feel the flavor could be better. Maybe you are generally happy, but think you could get more from the iRoast 2.
The Naked Portafilter  Espresso  Portafilter  
There is a relatively new phenomenon among coffee enthusiasts that is not only a great Barista training tool, but is also beautiful. It is commonly referred to as a Bottomless Portafilter.
Coffee Grind Chart  Grinding Coffee  Grind Levels  
This article uses high quality photographs of ground coffee against a U.S. nickel to visusally explain the differences in coffee grinds for the most popular coffee brewing styles.

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