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Lura Lee is one of the founders of INeedCoffee. Go to Lura.net for her personal website or check out LinkedIn to view her professional accomplishments.

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Why Mormons Don't Drink Coffee or Tea  Coffee History  Religon  
Have you noticed that most followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) commonly called Mormons, don't drink coffee or tea?
Coffee Vodka  Recipes with Coffee  Vodka  
Plain vodka has flavor. Let's get that out of the way before someone feels the need to send me an email pontificating about the subtle flavors of plain vodka when this article is dedicated to pontificating about a particular type of flavored vodka.
Best Seattle Coffee Houses  Coffee Travel  Seattle  
Getting off the plane at SeaTac airport, you may see a sign that will set the tone of your trip... it is a directional sign for Espresso. Indeed, Seattle is a town that has elevated espresso to a special status. Espresso is a passion, a science, an art, a drug and a pleasure.
Coffee on the Road: Auckland, New Zealand  Coffee Travel  New Zealand  
I found coffee paradise. My new favorite coffee city is Auckland, New Zealand. And it wasn't just one cafe that served me the perfect brew; every coffee house had excellent espresso-based creations.
Coffee Milkshake, Coffee Malt  Recipes with Coffee  Dessert  
A recipe for making a coffee icecream milkshake and malt.
Coffee as a Natural Dye  Cafe Culture  Crafts  
Coffee is a natural dye, though it is used very infrequently any more for this purpose. However, it is perfect for creating an artificial antique or aged effect. In this article, I'll describe my recent use of coffee to dye a feather and a cotton shirt in order to achieve an aged effect.
An Espresso-Based Frozen Drink Recipe  Recipes with Coffee  Drink  
Take control of your iced-espresso destiny with this recipe that yields a beverage better than you can get from the coffee houses.
Cleaning Your Burr Grinder  Grinding Coffee  Cleaning  
Before you read this article, determine whether you really need to clean your burr grinder. Most people don't drink enough coffee to notice a performance hit on the grinder. Don't mess with the metal parts of the grinder unless you need to.
Latte Art - Barista Interview and Tips  Brewing Coffee  Latte Art  
No one bothers to learn how to do latte art unless they have a deep and abiding appreciation for espresso. So it was that the latte made by the barista, Mark Christman, was one of the best lattes I'd ever tasted.
Making Coffee Soap  Cafe Culture  Soap  
This tutorial shows you how to make coffee soap, which is a delightful gift to add to a coffee gift basket, and it's one way to recycle some used coffee grounds.
Mexican Coffee With White Tequila  Recipes with Coffee  Drinks (Alcoholic)  
All the tourists come by inquiring about the different tequilas, and Tony has all the answers. His recipe for Mexican Coffee uses white tequila, which is more subtle tasting and has less of a bite than some of the other types of tequila.
How to make a Coffee Candle  Cafe Culture  Hobby  
Making candles is a fun and rewarding hobby. They're great for gifts and they make a good conversation piece around the house. Also, I've found that store-bought candles are too scented for my taste -- this candle recipe makes for a lightly coffee-scented candle.
Cleaning and Maintaining your Bodum Santos / Utopia Vac Pot  Brewing Coffee  Vac-Pot  
The Utopia vac pot brewing system is made of plastic and has built-in electrical components, so cleaning and maintaining it is not as easy as maintaining other coffee equipment, such as the French Press.
Espresso Martini  Recipes with Coffee  Drinks (Alcoholic)  
Recently, I went to a swanky bar to find a coffee martini on the menu. Similar in concept to the Espresso Stout, the coffee martini gives you a caffeine buzz and an alchohol buzz at the same time.
Espresso Pumpkin Pie  Recipes with Coffee  Pie  
I always get a craving for pumpkin pie as soon as the first leaves start turning colors or the first crisp autumn breeze turns my cheeks red. This year, I took my old pumpkin pie recipe and expanded upon it and improved it by adding espresso.
Chilled Cappuccino Cream Cake  Recipes with Coffee  Cake  
The chilled cappuccino cream cake is a perfect spring and summer dessert. It should be served chilled and has a wonderfully bold and sweet coffee taste, without being heavy or overly rich.
Peets.com  Cafe Culture  Reviews  
Peet's coffee has a very professional site that is easy to navigate with a lot of information.
Espresso Rum Balls  Recipes with Coffee  Rum Balls  
Rum balls are a holiday favorite and a box of them can make a wonderful gift. These rum balls are especially good because they are easy to assemble and they are less intoxicating than other recipes.
Mocha Java Frosting  Recipes with Coffee  Cake  
This is a simple mocha java frosting that adults really appreciate because it is not as sweet or as greasy as store-bought frosting.
Caffeinated Magazine  Cafe Culture  Reviews  
Caffeinated Magazine is the November 2000 Site of the Month. This site focuses on coffee shop reviews.
Vac Pot Brewing with the Starbucks Utopia  Brewing Coffee  Vac-Pot  
This is vacuum brewing method, so it really isn't new. What is new is the fact that this is an electric vacuum system. Most vacuum pots require a gas or electric stove top or separate burner. This system was actually developed by Bodum and has been available in Europe for a couple of years.
Espresso Carrot Cake  Recipes with Coffee  Cake  
This delicious carrot cake has a hint of coffee. It's a perfect complement to the autumn season.
coffee corner  Cafe Culture  Reviews  
coffee corner is the September 2000 Site of the Month. This site is a coffee-centric web log.
Cafe Au Lait Pudding  Recipes with Coffee  Pudding  
This is an extremely quick and easy recipe for coffee-infused pudding.
CoffeeKids.org  Cafe Culture  Reviews  
Coffee Kids is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and families who live in coffee growing communities around the world.
Xando.com  Cafe Culture  Reviews  
Xando Coffee and Bar is the June 2000 winner of the INeedCoffee.com Site of the Month Award.
Chocolate Covered Espresso Bean Ducks  Recipes with Coffee  Espresso Beans  
This is a fun and simple little recipe, especially designed for Easter. Little kids can get involved with preparing this one, but the final product is strictly adult-fare.
Chocolate Covered Espresso Almond Biscotti  Recipes with Coffee  Biscotti  
The ultimate accompaniment for espresso and cappuccino is biscotti. This dessert is surprisingly easy to make and it can make a wonderful impression on guests or customers.
Tiramisu For Espresso Lovers  Recipes with Coffee  Tiramisu  
A step-by-step photo tutorial on how to make Tiramisu, the premiere espresso-based dessert.
A Coffee Lover's Guide to Tea  Tea  Overview  
Lura Lee gives a basic overview of specialty loose-leaf tea. She provides a chart that indicates what kind of tea the coffee lover may want to try.
Perfect Your French Press  Brewing Coffee  Press Pot  
Coffee fanatics and connoisseurs maintain that French Press coffee is the best way to experience the daily grind. French Press coffee is a very simple way to achieve an extremely rich and robust cup of coffee.

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