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Poetry(cigarette smoke and coffee)Ashley N De Meo  
 (oh and don't tell me i say it funny) 
Poetry10 AM and Snooze ButtonAva Cassandra Ruth  
 Coffee poetry from Cassandra Ava Ruth. 
poetry8 MinutesKaren Suriano  
 6:35 a.m. electronic crickets tap snooze bar 
HumorA Coffee EulogyMichael Allen Smith  
 A favorite coffee mug is eulogized after it breaks into pieces. 
PoetryA good cup of MojoSteve Podielsky  
 "The best cup of coffee you've ever had!" the sign exclaimed ... 
PoetryA Little More Cream PleaseFlorence Rosie Givens  
 Coffee poetry excerpted from A Little More Cream Please, a collection by Florence Rosie Givens. 
Worst CoffeeAlex's Worst Cup of Coffee EverAlex Scofield  
 My love of coffee is partially a taste for the gourmet, and partially a need for caffeine. Caffeine cravings prevent me from being 100 percent uppity about coffee quality – in a pinch, I’ll drink mass-market or fast-food coffee that would make some of my INeedCoffee colleagues retch. 
TranslationsAmor a la SombraArthur Montague  
 Amor a la Sombra - - Spanish version of Love in the Shade by Arthur Montague. 
ArtworkArt of Farr Coffee Greeting CardsJacquie Farr  
 Greeting cards created with paper made out of coffee filters. Coffee chaff and coffee are used as the painting medium. 
ReviewsAutocrat Coffee Syrup ReviewJames Norton  
 Is coffee not good enough? Has milk overstayed its welcome in this itty-bitty canton? While it's not clear, one thing is indisputable: Coffee milk is recognized by the powers-that-be in Rhode Island. 
ArtworkBeans IllustrationGreg Matusic  
 Artwork showing two coffee beans drinking coffee. 
Poetrycabernet, coffee grounds and the in betweenKaren Suriano  
 Coffee poetry from Karen Suriano. 
ArtworkCafe Artwork by Denise AraripeDenise Araripe  
 Denise Araripe is a Brazilian woman with a studio in Rio de Janeiro. She has participated in several exhibitions in Brazil. 
ReviewsCafe BrittAlex Scofield  
 INeedCoffee awards Cafe Britt as the April 2001 Site of the Month. 
PoetryCafe HaikuZenbu Nometa  
 Poet Zenbu Nometa and photographer Jeffrey Goldsmith share some of their work from Cafe Haiku. 
ReviewsCaffeinated MagazineLura Lee  
 Caffeinated Magazine is the November 2000 Site of the Month. This site focuses on coffee shop reviews. 
BookCaffeinated PonderingsShana Moore  
 Whether you have a slight addiction to caffeine, an irrational hatred of supermodels, or enough training in domestic peacekeeping to secure federal employment, Shana McLean Moore has the antidote to your pain. 
ArtCaffeine GoddessMolly Crabapple  
 A sketch of the Caffeine Goddess. 
RomanceCandy, Flowers... and Coffee?Alex Scofield  
 Describes four relationships touched by the beverage. 
PoetryCoffeePaul Rj Muller  
 Buzzing, bizzing, flying. 
HumorCoffee - A Day in the LifeTom Coffee  
 I like coffee. A lot. In fact, I've noticed that my every waking moment, and I have a lot of waking moments, is consumed by coffee because I'm always consuming coffee. 
ArtworkCoffee ArtAndy Saur Angel Sarkela  
 Fine art by Andy Saur and Angel Sarkela made with coffee - no paint, no additives, just coffee. 
ArtworkCoffee Art From Costa Rica Part 1Saul Bolanos  
 Costa Rican coffee art from Saul Bolanos. 
ArtworkCoffee Artwork from El Rey Del ArtEl Rey  
 El Rey Del Art produces some really cool coffee artwork that isn't expensive. 
CraftsCoffee as a Natural DyeLura Lee  
 Coffee can be used to dye fabrics and feathers. 
PoetryCoffee at Night, Campfire & BrewSandi J. Holland  
 Two coffee poems by Sandi J. Holland: Coffee at Night and Campfire & Brew. 
ReviewsCoffee Candy ReviewAnn Thrax  
 A review of 5 types of coffee candy. 
Reviewscoffee cornerLura Lee  
 coffee corner is the September 2000 Site of the Month. This site is a coffee-centric web log. 
PoetryCoffee DazeFlorence Rosie Givens  
 Coffee poetry from Florence Rosie Givens. 
DictionaryCoffee DictionaryRyan Jacobs  
 Ryan Jacobs provides us with a basic list of coffee words and their meanings. 
TipsCoffee for Company - 5 Quick TipsPaul Rj Muller  
 Every year I get people asking me how to prepare for the onslaught of visitors to their house. a decent percentage of the adults all drink coffee in one form or another and being the Coffee Guy I feel it is my duty to impart the 5 tips for better Holiday Coffee Experiences. 
Cafe LifeCoffee for the CognoscentiMartine Nijsters  
 The myriad of decisions involved with a simple coffee order. 
ArtworkCoffee Gift Wrap Paper and BagsSandi J. Holland  
 How to make your own gift wrap paper and hand-designed bags with coffee. 
HaikuCoffee HaikuDeWitt Henderson  
 Coffee-related Haiku. 
PoetryCoffee House CandorJon Kimball  
 Coffee poetry inspired by the coffee house. 
Coffee on the RoadCoffee In A Cold ClimateSteve Gaythorpe  
 Drinking iced coffee in cold Edinburgh, Scotland. 
PoetryCoffee MoneyFlorence Rosie Givens  
 More coffee poetry from Florence Rosie Givens. 
ArtworkCoffee MuggersLarry Stevens  
 Three coffee-related pieces of art from Baltimore artist Larry Stevens. 
MugsCoffee Mugs of Coffee FanaticsMichael Allen Smith  
 A photo collection of the favorite coffee mugs of several INeedCoffee contributors. 
MugsCoffee Mugs of Coffee Fanatics Part 2Michael Allen Smith  
 I really didn't expect to have a Part 2 so soon. Without further introduction, below are more Coffee Mugs of Coffee Fanatics. 
FictionCoffee NoirBarbara Schreibman  
 A short story about two strangers meeting in a coffee shop. 
PoetryCoffee on the WeekendClaude Mackey  
 Coffee as you driving out to the mall on the weekend 
ArtworkCoffee Photography From PhotoDudeReid Stott  
 A gallery of excellent coffee photography from Atlanta based photographer Reid Scott (aka PhotoDude). 
PoetryCoffee PoetrySandi J. Holland  
 Poetry by Sandi Holland from her books: Sweet Aromas and Rich Flavors 
QuotesCoffee QuotationsRyan Jacobs  
 A brief list of some coffee related quotations by famous people. 
ReviewsCoffee ResearchAlex Scofield  
 Coffee Research is the January 2000 INeedCoffee Site of the Month award winner. 
ArtworkCoffee Shop GraphicGreg Matusic  
 Coffee shop illustration from Greg Matusic. 
Book ExcerptCoffee TalkTim Schenck  
 I never used to drink coffee. I made it through college, the Army, work as a political campaign manager, a coffee-drinking wife, seminary, and one child. The combination of two children under the age of two and full-time work in parish ministry, however, put me over the edge. 
Fortune TellingCoffee Tasseography - Fortune Telling with CoffeeMargaret Wallauer  
 Did you know that your coffee cup holds clues about yourself, your present and your future? Learn how to predict the fortune by reading coffee grounds. 
WisdomCoffee Wisdom 7 Finely-Ground PrinciplesTheresa Cheung  
 An excerpt taken from the book Coffee Wisdom - 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life by Theresa Cheung. 
HumorCoffee! Or, my love affair with the java beanMike Creamer  
 When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is sniff the air, hoping to catch a whiff of the coffee that brewed itself for me ten minutes before I woke up. 
HumorCoffeehouse ConfessionsTom Coffee  
 I knew I had a problem. I just couldn't admit it. 
ReviewsCoffeeKid.comMichael Allen Smith  
 CoffeeKid.com is the March 2000 Site of the Month. This site includes tutorials, photos, and coffee equipment reviews. 
ReviewsCoffeeKids.orgLura Lee  
 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. 
CalendarCreating the 2008 Sketchtoon Coffee CalendarMichael Rohde  
 A few years ago, my wife and I went looking for coffee-themed calendars to be used as gifts for coffee-loving friends. We were very surprised to find none in the calendar kiosks at the local malls, coffee shops and very few to choose from online. 
ShoppingDads and Grads - A Coffee Gift Buying GuideChristian Di Bono  
 No matter what the occasion, it is sometimes hard to come up with coffee-related gift ideas, especially if you already have a budget in mind. 
PoemDeath Came To TeaKaren Suriano  
 Death Came To Tea poem. 
ArtworkDeath of a VirginDerek Hobbs  
 Artwork made from coffee. 
HumorDifferent Coffeehouse ArchetypesJym Annear  
 Jym Annear takes a humorous look at coffeehouse customers through the eyes of the barista. 
PoemDiscordant SymphonyMichael Dunn  
 Discordant Symphony poem. 
TranslationsEfectos Físicos y Fisiológicos de la CafeínaRobert Badgett  
 Efectos Físicos y Fisiológicos de la Cafeína - - The Physical and Psychological Effects of Caffeine(in Spanish) 
Poetryespresso poemDave Graham  
 Some words on espresso. 
BostonEspresso Quest in BostonChristopher Schaefer  
 Christopher Schaefer heads to Boston on an espresso quest. 
ArtFirefly FairyDerek Hobbs  
 Coffee and Acrylic on canvas. 
ArtFoggy MorningMichael Rohde  
 This morning I'm a visitor on another planet, one that's identical to my own, except for the fog. Fog breaks the light and forces it in directions it hadn't intended going. 
PaintingFrail Wings of TimeDerek Hobbs  
 Painting made using coffee and acrylic on canvas. 
TranslationsFranz Kafka: Hombre de exito de los cafe?Alex Scofield  
 Franz Kafka: ¿Hombre de éxito de los cafés? Spanish version of Franz Kafka Coffee Achiever? 
HaikuFrom the Coffee Cup's RimMartin Gottlieb Cohen  
 Coffee Haiku from Haiku blogger Martin Cohen. 
ReviewsGreatCoffee.comMichael Allen Smith  
 GreatCoffee.com is the April 2000 Site of the Month. GreatCoffee.com is an on line coffee retailer with excellent product descriptions and an intuitive shopping cart. 
ReviewsHand Milk Frother ReviewMichael Allen Smith  
 What is a hand frother and how well does it work? 
PoetryHeavenlySandi J. Holland  
 A coffee poem from Sandi J. Holland. 
PartyHosting a Coffee PartyR.L. Fielding  
 Whether shared between colleagues in the break room, sipped after a family meal or savored during conversation with friends, coffee is a fixture on the American social scene. 
HobbyHow to make a Coffee CandleLura Lee  
 How to make a candle using coffee. 
EssayI Love CoffeeDamaa Bell  
 I have been trying to wean myself off of coffee lately. I thought it might be a good time to replace my morning cup 'o' joe with a nice healthy cup of tea now that the weather has cooled. The only problem is that I LOVE COFFEE! 
ReviewsIllyMichael Allen Smith  
 Illy is the March 2001 INeedCoffee Site of the Month award winner. 
ArtImplement No. 1Derek Hobbs  
 Artwork made from coffee. 
StoryINeedCappuccinoWhereverIAmShaun McGill  
 At last work has arrived and the coffee bar beckons me… 
ReviewsInternet Outpost CafeMichael Allen Smith  
 Site Of the Month Award for 2/2000 is the Internet Outpost Cafe. They are located on St. Pete Beach, Florida. 
ReviewsJava CabanaMichael Allen Smith  
 Cuban espresso retailer Cafe Pilon has created Java Cabana. It is the October 2000 INeedCoffee Site Of the Month. 
PoetryJava DreamsKaren Suriano  
 Coffee Poetry 
ArtworkJava GoddessGenevra   
 Inspired by a REALLY great cup of Creme Brulee coffee (courtesy of Lowery's Coffee), this morning muse is my vision of the Goddess of Caffeine in all her radiant glory. 
FictionJava's First Time AloneRena Rogers  
 The continuing saga of Java, the coffee cup. 
ArtworkJavahenSue Mattero  
 Artwork by Sue Mattero (copyright 2002). 
HumorJoe For PresidentMichael Persicano  
 After much thought and discernment over the upcoming election I put to you this alternative candidate for President of The United States. 
LingoLatte LingoStefanie Mason Spencer  
 Have you ever gone into a coffee shop and stared at the gigantic menu of fine print wishing they would just write it in plain English? Well, I hope I can help! 
PoetryLiving For the MorningsFlorence Rosie Givens  
 Coffee poetry from the 2003 chapbook Living For the Mornings by Florence Rosie Givens. 
PoetryLiving For The Mornings Part 4Florence Rosie Givens  
 More coffee poems from Living For the Mornings. 
PoetryLiving For The Mornings Part 2Florence Rosie Givens  
 More coffee poetry from Living For the Mornings! 
PoetryLiving For The Mornings Part 3Florence Rosie Givens  
 The Old Coffee Cup, A Coffee Stir Up, Coffee Levels the Mornings and Coffee Café Atmosphere. 
PoetryLiving For The Mornings Part 5Florence Rosie Givens  
 Three coffee poems. 
PoetryLiving For The Mornings Part 6Florence Rosie Givens  
 Coffee poems from Living For the Mornings. 
FictionLove in the ShadeArthur Montague  
 Coffee fiction by Art Montague 
SoapMaking Coffee SoapLura Lee  
 How to make Coffee Soap. 
PoetryMeeting Death for Coffee at StarbucksKaren Suriano  
 Meeting Death for Coffee at Starbucks poem 
FictionMission: JavaDeWitt Henderson  
 When aliens return to Earth for their love of coffee. 
PoetryMorningJennifer Moore  
 Coffee poetry from new contributor Jennifer Moore. 
HumorMy Cat Kato vs. The Kona Coffee PlantMichael Allen Smith  
 The story of a kitten that doesn't get along with a kona coffee plant. 
Poetrymy demon in the steamerKaren Suriano  
 just days ago I heard it, 
FictionMy Name Is JavaRena Rogers  
 Rena Rogers shares a fiction story from the perspective of a coffee cup. 
ReviewsNationalGeographic.comRyan Jacobs  
 Coffee@nationalgeographic.com is a vivid, colorful, and extremely informative web site. 
PoetryOde to a Coffee CardTim Schenck  
 Through the sly smirk of a pierced lip it appears. A challenge offered; a gauntlet thrown. 
ReviewsPeets.comLura Lee  
 Peet's coffee has a very professional site that is easy to navigate with a lot of information. 
PoetryPoems To Sip By: The Musings of A Coffee FreakNeill Bultman  
 Three coffee poems. 
FictionRest In PeaceJoanna E Lopez  
 A story story by Joanna E. Lopez. 
PoetrySans CaffeineLee Evans  
 Life without caffeine. 
JourneysSearching for the Perfect CupRick Abbott  
 Richard S. Abbott describes his personal coffee journey. 
PoetryShe Knows and The NeedKaren Suriano  
 2 poems from Karen Suriano. 
ShoppingShopping For the Coffee FanMichael Allen Smith  
 Some simple advice on how to buy coffee as a gift. 
ReviewsSmellTheCoffee.comAlex Scofield  
 SmellTheCoffee.com is the July 2000 winner of the INeedCoffee Site Of The Month. 
JourneysSo, You Love Coffee, Right??Mike Walton  
 Mike Walton tells us about his love affair with coffee that started at age 10. 
FilmStarbucking - Honest ArtistryAlex Scofield  
 In the most memorable scene in "Starbucking," Winter, the documentary's subject, aims to break his record of 28 Starbucks cafes visited in one day. Under Winter's own rules, he must drink at least one 4-ounce coffee at each Starbucks he hits. 
StarbucksStarbucks WorldDevin Page  
 Starbucks is definitely going to take over the world. This joke is becoming increasingly popular throughout the country, and with good reason. Although it may be a slight exaggeration of the truth, it has an eerie sense of foreshadowing to it. 
ReviewSweetMarias.comMichael Allen Smith  
 The first site of the month winner for INeedCoffee.com is Sweet Maria's. 
HumorTeach A Fish To Make EspressoMichael Allen Smith  
 True story about what happens when Starbucks tried to sell Michael Allen Smith a home espresso machine. 
PoetryThe CaffeineBad Bob  
 Poem and artwork by BadBob. 
ArtworkThe Coffee Art CorporationRyan L Lewis  
 Original coffee art from Ryan L. Lewis. 
FictionThe Coffee CupsEllen Ulken  
 Ellen Ulken's short story. 
Micro LotThe High-End Micro LotMatt 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. 
FictionThe Odyssey of Juan BeanDede Ryan  
 A Tale in which Juan Wakes Up and We Smell the Coffee. 
FictionThe Perfect LatteMichael J Vaughn  
 A short story that takes place in a coffee house between a barista and a musical performer. 
JourneysThe Quest for Good Coffee in the OfficeMichael Allen Smith  
 Working in an office building doesn't mean you must drink bad coffee. 
ReviewsThe Steaming BeanRyan Jacobs  
 Site Of the Month Award for 12/2000 is the The Steaming Bean. They specialize in 'smoked' coffee. 
EssayThe TombsBill Talen  
 What am I doing in this jail? It's amazing how quickly the iron bars make me question the whole thing. The Tombs. 
PoetryThere are Demons in My CoffeeSean Harasymchuk  
 A writer inside a coffee shop shares his thoughts. 
ListTop 10 Ways You Know You Are Really Into CoffeeChristian Di Bono  
 Top 10 List of ways you know if you are *really* into Coffee. 
ReviewsTwin Peaks Brewing Co.Alex Scofield  
 Twin Peaks Brewing Co. is the May 2000 Site of the Month. This site combines the love of coffee with old Twin Peaks TV series. 
PoetryWishing You Were Here . . .Karen Suriano  
 Wishing You Were Here . . . 
ReviewsXando.comLura Lee  
 Xando Coffee and Bar is the June 2000 winner of the INeedCoffee.com Site of the Month Award. 
FictionYellow Coat: Two Coffee Paintings Tell a Short StoryMyron Joshua  
 A short story based upon the reaction to two coffee paintings.