コーヒー豆の生産地について
コーヒー豆は世界６０数カ国にて栽培されていて、南北回帰線の間（南・北緯25度）のコーヒーベルトと呼ばれる地域で多く栽培されています。コーヒー豆の栽培に最も適しているのは熱帯地方ですが、年間の平均気温が18~25℃で、高原および水はけのよい山の斜面がコーヒー豆の名産地とされています。飲料として用いられているコーヒー豆の木は、アラビカ・ロブスタ・リベリカの3原種です。この中で最も品質が優れているのがアラビカ種で、全世界のコーヒー生産量の70％以上を占めています。主なコーヒー豆の生...
コーヒー豆 BRAZIL（ブラジル）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄サントス・ブラジル・タイプ2コーヒー豆の特徴あっさりした酸味と苦味の調和がよく、ブレンドに向いている。やや中煎りにすると特徴が生かされます。世界最大のコーヒー豆の産地である、南米大陸のブラジル。ブラジルは、アラビカ種がメインですが国土が広いため栽培条件のちがいから、産地によってコーヒー豆の品質に差があります。そのため、格付け基準を独自に設けています。混入物の多さによって品質をチェックするためにNo.2~8, 粒の大きさによってスクリーンNo.13~19...
コーヒー豆 ETHIOPIA（エチオピア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄ハラー・モカ・ウォッシュトコーヒー豆の特徴ハラー・モカは香り、酸味とも良く、ウォッシュトは酸味が強いです。コーヒー発祥の地であるといわれるエチオピアは雨量が多く、高原が多いので比較的涼しい熱帯雨林が広がっています。この地域の気候や土壌はコーヒー栽培にたいへん適しています。エチオピアではコーヒーは１９世紀になってから飲まれるようになりました。また、コーヒーは『ブンナ』と呼ばれ結婚式や葬式の後のお供えなどさまざまな儀礼にも使用されます。コーヒーはまさにエチ...
コーヒー豆 KENYA（ケニア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄ケニアAAコーヒー豆の特徴丸みを帯び中粒で、やや深煎りにしてブレンドに使います。ケニアは東アフリカに位置する赤道直下の国です。キリマンジャロに次ぐ高峰ケニア山がそびえています。この国にコーヒーが持ち込まれたのは、１８９３年にスコットランドの伝導団がキブウェジに農園を開いたことによるといわれています。ブルボン島由来のアラビカ種で、緑色から灰緑色の小粒の豆は、こくがあり程よい風味を持っています。味では６段階、豆の大きさでは７段階に格付けされます。コーヒー豆...
コーヒー豆 JAMAICA（ジャマイカ）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄ブルーマウンテンNo1・ジャマイカコーヒー豆の特徴苦味、酸味、甘みの調和がすばらしく、ストレートコーヒーに適しています。中煎りにすると、個性が生きてきます。ジャマイカはカリブ海に浮かぶ小さな島国の１つですが、日本ではコーヒーのブルーマウンテンの産地として知られています。品種はアラビカ種で地域により、ハイマウンテン・プライムウォッシュ・ブルーマウンテンと３つの銘柄がありますが、その中でもブルーマウンテンは世界で最も品質は高いとされています。ブルーマウンテ...
コーヒー豆 COLOMBIA（コロンビア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄スプレモ・コロンビアコーヒー豆の特徴クセのない香りと大粒でやわらかい酸味が特徴で、ストレート好みの人におすすめです。コロンビアは世界第２位のコーヒー生産量を誇り、南米北端に位置します。アンデス高原の小規模の農園は土壌・地形・気候など、どれをとっても理想的な栽培条件の下で栽培され、良質のコーヒー豆が取れます。コーヒー作りは手作業にて行われ、摘み取り作業も人の手によって丁寧に行われるために、欠点豆が入らないグレードの高い、厳選されたコーヒー豆が生まれます。...
コーヒー豆 TANZANIA（タンザニア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄キリマンジャロAA・タンザニアコーヒー豆の特徴中煎りにすると甘みが増し、ドリップに向いています。深煎りではエスプレッソに向いています。タンザニアにはアフリカ大陸の最高峰キリマンジャロがあります。本来アフリカ大陸のあちこちに数種類の野生のコーヒーの木はありましたが、現在栽培されている品種は外部から運び込まれて移植されたものです。等級は豆の大きさにより分かれており、最高級は大粒豆のAAで、AA~Cまで４段階に分類されています。低地で栽培されるロブスタ種は変...
コーヒー豆 YEMEN（イエメン）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄モカ・マタリ・イエメンコーヒー豆の特徴やや中深煎りにしたものは、クセのない香りとやわらかい酸味でブラックに適しています。イエメンはアラビア半島の南西に位置し、古代から中国とインドを結ぶシルクロードの海の中継地として栄えました。「モカ」とは、その昔、欧州にコーヒー豆を出荷するための港として栄えたイエメンの町の名前。ここで出荷されるイエメンとエチオピア産のコーヒー豆を称してモカと呼んでいました。中でもイエメン産のモカマタリは、野性味という表現がぴったりの個...
コーヒー豆 MEXICO（メキシコ）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄アルツラ・メキシココーヒー豆の特徴見た目がきれいで大粒な豆です。チョコレート色にローストされたものが、最も良い味とされてます。メキシコは世界第４位のコーヒー生産国です。国土の大部分が高原地帯で、南部の高原や斜面を使ってコーヒー豆が栽培されて、良質のコーヒーを産出しています。品種はアラビカ種で黄緑色をしており、ソフトな風味で香り高く、優れた酸味を持っています。高地で栽培されたものは香りが良く、標高によって等級が分けられて、３段階に格付けされています。１７...
コーヒー豆 HAWAII IS(ハワイ島)
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄コナ・ハワイ・ファンシーコーヒー豆の特徴平形で大粒の豆です。中深煎りしたものは香りが高く、高級品として扱われています。ハワイ諸島最大の島で、地元では「ビッグアイランド」と呼ばれているハワイ島のコナ地区で作られるコナコーヒーは１００年以上の伝統を持つ銘柄。非常に有名ですが、世界中の農園から比べると規模があまりにも小さく、すべて手作業で行っているため、生産量は全世界のコーヒー生産量の１％にも満たない貴重な豆です。世界最高級のコーヒーとも言われるその味わいは...
コーヒー豆 INDONESIA（インドネシア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄スマトラ・インドネシア・マンデリンコーヒー豆の特徴豆の形状は細長く、ストレートにもブレンドにも（ブラジルと合う）向いています。赤道の下に広がる、インドネシアは大小１万以上の島々から構成され、スマトラ島・ボルネオ島・バリ島・スラウェシ島に代表されます。コーヒーの生産を行っているのはスラウェシ島・スマトラ島・ジャワ島でそのほとんどがロブスタ種です。ジャワ島で生産されているジャワ・ロブスタは個性的な苦味のある味で主にブレンド用として使われます。熱帯雨林に囲ま...
缶コーヒーについて
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コーヒーのリラックス効果について
コーヒーには精神を安定させる作用があることも明らかなようです。コーヒーと蒸留水とレモン油の３種類を使用しそれぞれの香りをかいだ後、脳のリラックス度合いを測定するα波を比較した結果、コーヒーの香りをかいだ時が他の２種類よりもダントツで多くのα波が出現したという結果になりました。また、目で見て物事を考え、判断を下す際にコーヒーの香りがどのように脳の働きに影響するのか？の実験では、コーヒーの香りによって脳の働きが格段に向上するということが明らかになったそうです。リラックスを伴いなが...
コーヒーと二日酔い
二日酔いは、アルコールが肝臓で分解される途中でできるアセトアルデヒドが、脳の周りの細かい神経に作用することによって、頭がガンガンする痛みを引き起こします。この頭痛を無くすには、アセトアルデヒドを体外に排出するしかありません。そこで効果があるのがコーヒーです。コーヒーに含まれているカフェインは血管を拡張させる作用があり、腎臓と肝臓の活動を活発にし脳の血液の流れを良くし、アセトアルデヒドの分解を促進して利尿作用で体外に排出します。以上の効果によりコーヒーは二日酔いに効くのです。
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焙煎された豆は日々酸化していきます。市販の焙煎豆はできるだけ酸化を防ぐために真空の包装袋にしたり、不活性ガスを充填しているのです。焙煎豆を開封したら、なるべく早く使い切るようにした方がいいのですが、保存する際は豆の劣化をできるだけ防ぐために、正しい方法で保存しましょう。《保存方法》●焙煎豆を日光にあてない。日光にあたって温度が上昇すると、豆の酸化が進んでしまいます。●豆を酸素に触れさせない。購入した時の袋から密閉容器に入れ直し、しっかりふたをしめて冷蔵庫に保存しましょう。●長...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《焙煎豆の選び方》
すでに焙煎されたコーヒー豆を買う時も良い焙煎豆を選びましょう。美味しいコーヒーを飲むためにも重要なことなのです。《良い焙煎豆を買うためのポイント》●粉よりも豆を豆を挽いて粉にした状態のものは、豆の状態よりも空気に触れている部分が多くなり、酸化が進んでいる可能性があります。香りも出てしまっているため、豆のまま購入して飲む前に挽いた方が香り、味ともにより良く美味しいコーヒーを飲むことができるのです。●焙煎した日をチェックより新鮮な焙煎豆を選ぶために、必ず焙煎日をチェックしましょう...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《生豆の選び方》
コーヒー豆の専門店で見かける緑色の豆、あれが「生豆」です。「生豆」とは、焙煎されていない「加工されていない」豆のことで、コーヒー豆は生産された国から生豆の状態で輸出入されています。美味しいコーヒーをいれるには、この生豆の選び方も重要です。【よい生豆を見分けるポイント】●鮮度新鮮な生豆ほど緑色が濃く、光沢があります。緑色が濃いほど水分を多く含んでいます。●大きさ、形品種によって違いはありますが、粒が揃っていて厚みのあるものが良質と言われています。・・・ちなみに、生豆は以下に分類...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《コーヒー豆３大原種》
コーヒーの木は何十種類もの品種があります。中でも実際に飲み物として使われている主な品種は、３種類。◎アラビカ種全体の７割~８割の生産量。高温多雨の場所で育ち、風味・香りとともに優れています。一般的に専門店やカフェ、スーパーで売られているコーヒー豆はほとんどがこのアラビカ種です。◎ロブスタ種全体の２割~３割の生産量。熱帯の低地などで栽培されており、酸味はなく独特の香りと苦みがあります。主にインスタントコーヒーや缶コーヒーなど、工業用のコーヒーに使用されています。◎リベリカ種生育...
心やすらぐカフェ
先日、友人と近くのカフェに行ってきました。そのカフェは少し前にｏｐｅｎしたばかりで、行くのは初めてだったのですが、店に入った瞬間で私は気に入ってしまいました。店に入った瞬間に香ばしい豆のにおいに包まれ、と同時に「いらっしゃいませ。」と温かみのあるにこやかな笑顔で迎えてくれたオーナー。まだコーヒーも飲んでいないのに「また来よう！」と思わせるこのお店はいったい・・・。パスタランチ（美味しかった！）を食べた後に出てきたのは、自家焙煎のブレンドコーヒー。カップに鼻を近づけなくても香っ...
おいしいコーヒーを飲むために
私は毎日必ず美味しいコーヒーを飲んでます。おいしいコーヒーをいれるために重要なポイントがありますが、ご存知ですか？抽出するための器具（コーヒーメーカー、ネルドリップ、サイフォンなど）や焙煎度合いや挽き方にあった抽出速度、温度、豆の量に適したお湯の量・・・等々ありますが、何よりもいちばん重要なのは、豆の「鮮度」です。おいしいコーヒーを飲みたい方は、そのコーヒー豆がいつ焙煎されたものかをしっかり確かめてから買うことをオススメします。私はやっぱりいつもおいしいコーヒーを飲みたいので...
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"Starbucked: a double tall tale of caffeine, commerce and culture"

The image pictured to the right appeared in the original article. This article is reposted in accordance to Fair Use guidelines. via Industrial Workers of the World

Investigators Friday were searching for two women caught on surveillance tape after allegedly attempting to cash fake $100 bills at several businesses including a Starbucks, Peet's Coffee & Tea and a ... via FOXReno

Hearing is believing

"I think it's just a noble appreciation"

If you're a music fan wary of the overly twee or unbearably cutesy, there are plenty of signs that could warn you away from 32-year-old Australian-born pop singer Sia Furler. via Beacon News

Learn how to make coffee at Malvern College

LEARN the coffee making skills of a Barista or how to communicate using sign language on new courses being held at Evesham and Malvern Hills College this Spring. via This is Malvern

Caffeine Intake Advice

How do you wake up in the morning? Do you take a brisk walk in the morning air? Do go to the gym? Or are you a part of 165 million americans who wake up with a mug full of their favorite roast? Coffee as well ... via KXMB-TV Bismarck

La Verne coffee shop can't keep up with chain stores

"They put a Starbucks in the Target, and a Starbucks opened across the street from us"

A locally owned coffee shop has closed its doors because of slow business. Rico Coffee, located for nearly four years in the Foothill Boulevard shopping center, was open for the last day Feb. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Starbucks closes for training

"What am I supposed to do, make it myself?"

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks has begun closing its more than 7,000 U.S. locations for three hours of employee training. via Daily India

Carly Simon Joins Starbucks Coffee Label

Carly Simon has become the latest star to join the ranks of coffee chain Starbucks' record label roster. via The Post Chronicle

Wall Street meltdown

"Here comes a Wall Street meltdown, We need more Asian sovereigns to help solve our problems"

FRIDAY 29 FEBRUARY 2008 WALL STREET MELTDOWN A great summary of recent months with a picture montage featuring all our favourite crunch characters Comments LISTEN, ACKNOWLEDGE, TAKE ACTION Starbucks outlets ... via UTV Internet

Slam dunk! Dunkin' Donuts is back

"When Dunkin' Donuts looks to expand in existing or new markets, we look at the needs of the customer base -- very busy people on the go, up early in the morning, needing an afternoon lift or a snack at the end of the day"

Northerners, rejoice! Dunkin' Donuts is returning to Greensboro. The coffee and bakery chain that is to the Northeast what Krispy Kreme is to the South has announced plans to open three stores in Greensboro ... via News & Record Syndication Feed

Feb 24, Coffee Cherry Pulper
It's amazing to see the variety of colors of the coffee cherries, before the pulp is removed and the coffee beans
Feb 24, Green Coffee Beans
This is what coffee beans look like after they have been processed, but before they have been roasted. And yes, you can roast your own coffee beans
Feb 23, Coffee Beans Drying on a Patio
Coffee drying on a flat patio in the sun. When we drink coffee, it's easy to forget just how much work goes into the cultivation, picking, drying and
Feb 23, Doi Chaang Piko's Peaberry Coffee
These beautiful little coffee beans come from Northern Thailand. They are round, without a flat side, because peaberry coffee beans are unlike regular
Feb 22, Kathy's Coffee Frappe
3 cups crushed ice 1 long black coffee left to cool 2 scoops icecream one and a half cups milk Combine all ingredients in blender until well mixed
Feb 21, Filtered verses unfiltered coffee brewing.
QUESTION: Recently, I have heard discussion regarding filtered coffee is more desirable than unfiltered. Why is filtered coffee more desirable? Is
Feb 20, Another shot of a 120 kilo coffee roaster
Just another day at the
Feb 20, 120 kilo Coffee Roaster
120 kilo
Feb 20, Brazil
Coffee in
Feb 18, Freezing coffee beans for storage
QUESTION: Years ago I started freezing my whole coffee beans as a storage method. Each morning I measure out the amount I want and grind them still
Feb 16, my black cofi,latte, and cappucino
I MADE THESE THREE CLASSIC ESPRESSO COFI..THE CAFE AMERICANO, LATTE AND
Feb 16, Flavia Fusion Drinks Station
I have a Flavia Fusion single brew coffee maker and love it. It uses coffee packets, not cups. They are vaccum packed and always fresh. The
Feb 14, Do you know of any pod brewers suitable for an office?
QUESTION: We prefer a one-cup system for our office of 20, but are concerned about the waste that K cups produce. There doesn't seem to be a pod
Feb 6, How do I make coffee for 50 people?
QUESTION: I borrowed a large electric percolator for a party. It does not have any directions. How would I make coffee for 50 people? ANSWER:
Feb 3, Which is the best coffee maker with a burr grinder?
QUESTION: Opinions appreciated on which model to buy when you are looking for the best all around coffee maker with a burr grinder....I have read a
Feb 2, Coffee and Raspberries
Another in the coffee flavor series of photos I am taking. I'm not sure if real raspberries have anything to do with raspberry flavored coffee you can
Feb 2, The best coffee makers under $100
If you are looking for a good coffee maker for less than a hundred dollars, here's the place to start.
Feb 1, Best coffee makers under $50
If you are looking for a good coffee maker, but want to get one for less than fifty dollars, here's the place to start.
Jan 31, Which kind of espresso coffee should I use?.
QUESTION: Hello. I have a Saeco Vienna De Luxe. I am trying to get a nice cream espresso coffee. My question is, what type of brand espresso coffee
Jan 31, Coffee and Almonds on Wood
I love finding new ways to photograph coffee beans. Their shape is wonderful, as are the tones you find according to how long they have been roasted.
Jan 27, coffee poem #1
Here's my first attempt at combining three of my interests - writing poetry, taking photos and enjoying coffee. :
Jan 26, hot coffee on a cold day
A cold but clear day, East of Montreal...grabbing a coffee to go after an excellent brunch
Jan 25, after lunch espresso
Grabbed a quick photo of my after-lunch espresso. I know, there isn't much crema on top...but I have a very old and not terrible good espresso
Jan 24, can i use coffee pods in a keurig brewer?
QUESTION: Can I use coffee pods in the Keurig machine? I have seen a little bit of information claiming that you can use the pods in the Keurig
Jan 24, how is it best to store coffee beans while on vacation?
QUESTION: I'll be away from home for a few weeks. What is the best way to store my remaining open packages of Dunkin Donuts coffee while I'm gone?
Jan 23, can you help with our thin watery coffee?
QUESTION: We bought the Black and Decker HomeCafe based on Consumers. The coffee is thin and watery even though we've tried several brands. Any
Jan 22, is it ok to buy a cheap coffee grinder?
QUESTION: I have noticed there is a huge difference in the prices of different coffee grinders. Anywhere from twenty to two hundred dollars. Is it OK
Jan 20, Friends of Coffee Detective
This is where you will find a list of companies and sites which have in some way extended some kindness to the Coffee Detective site.
Jan 19, vintage manual coffee grinder
I purchased this from Ebay and have been using it each morning for home use. The little hopper and drawer hold 2 Tbsp. of fresh grounds, so it's
Jan 18, senseo supreme vs original model
My husband got me the original Senseo model (7810) for my 40th bday about 3 years ago. I fell in love with that coffee maker. It made outstanding
Jan 18, what about ethical shopping for coffee?
QUESTION: Ethical shopping is important to me. What are my options when it comes to buying and making coffee? ANSWER: Good question. And yes, there
Jan 16, Coffee Strategy
With this photo,I wanted to capture an image that demonstrated the sophisticated nature of the coffee connoisseur.
Jan 16, One Dollar Coffee Maker
Yes, I made a mug of coffee with this. My coffee maker comprises four stir sticks, one sheet of paper kitchen towel and four paper clips. Did it make
Jan 15, Midmorning Mocha & Biscotti
This is a picture I took recently of my mug of mocha on a cutting board that I made, with a few biscotti on the side. It made a great midmorning
Jan 15, Crema anyone?
Modified KitchenAid Pro Line, pullin' big
Jan 14, Finding the best coffee beans
If you are looking for the best coffee, don't just listen to the experts listen to your taste buds.
Jan 14, 6:00AM Latte
Each morning I put the dogs out into the garden at 6:00AM and brewer up some espresso on the stove with my trusty (and inexpensive) Bialetti espresso
Jan 14, Single Cup - Breville
This is a great single cup coffee maker that takes away the major drawback that you list - it comes with a single serve unit in the lid that is
Jan 14, What is the full life cycle of coffee?
QUESTION: What is the lifecycle of the coffee bean....from bean to tree to bean again? ANSWER: Growing coffee is not a simple task. The coffee
Jan 14, Coffee that tastes like Eight O'Clock Coffee?
QUESTION: What brand of bean would come close to the Eight-O'clock brand? ANSWER: It's never easy trying to buy beans that match the taste you are
Jan 14, Migrating Coffee Beans
Migrating coffee beans gather together on the edge of the melting Spring ice. Just a bit of fun. : ) I sprinkled some beans on a piece of floating
Jan 13, Coffee and Cinnamon
I took this photo to accompany an article on the subject of flavored coffees. It's an outdoor shot, taken in the garden with the sunlight filtered
Jan 13, Share your own coffee photos
Do you have any coffee photos? A photo of a steaming mug of coffee, or of coffee beans? Share them here...
Jan 13, Paper vs. metal coffee filters. Which is best?
QUESTION: Which is the best type of coffee filter to use? Is it the disposable paper filter or the permanent metal filter? I want to use the one that
Jan 12, Peppermint Mocha
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mocha powder 2 tablespoons peppermint syrup 1 or 2 shots of espresso (your choice) 12 ounces of heated milk Whipped cream
Jan 11, Why get a coffee maker with burr grinder?
QUESTION: My husband is keen to get a new coffee maker, and he has found one that includes a burr grinder. Is this good? Is it worth the extra cost?
Jan 10, Is coffee fattening?
QUESTION: A friend at work told me that drinking too much coffee is fattening. Is this true? ANSWER: Coffee itself is not fattening at all. There
Jan 8, Which are the top coffee producing countries?
QUESTION: I want to know the top ten coffee producing countries in the world, and some information about them. ANSWER: Different groups and
Jan 6, What is the correct strength of coffee?
QUESTION: My husband insists that a good cup of coffee must be see-through. He remembers, as a youth, going to a restaurant and the waitress would
Jan 3, Can you help me identify this antique coffee maker?
QUESTION: I am looking for a particular sort of antique type coffee maker. This way to brew is accomplished with a two piece maker. One glass pot on
もう知ってましたか？
最近テレビなどで話題の「クロロゲン酸」！ダイエットに関わりのある成分だそうです。焙煎前の生コーヒー豆に、この「クロロゲン酸」がたっぷり含まれていることが発見されました。通常のコーヒーにはわずかしか含まれていないそうですよ。【クロロゲン生コーヒ...
Dr. Ernesto Illy Passes On

Early stages of V3.0 of CoffeeGeek

Fear the Detailed Review

illy Collections for Sale or Trade
Over the years I've gotten many emails asking if I would sell one or more of my sets - I'm always hesitant to do so, because I'd rather trade - but here it is - my active "for sale or trade" listings with firm prices and trade suggestions.
CoffeeGeek Highs and Lows

Illy Art Collection Cups
Oh boy do I love Illy collection cups! For me, they symbolise the completion of the circle when one defines espresso as art. Come on in and see more about illy.
Advance Copy Books Stuff Things.

Early 2007 Musings on the Coffee and stuff.

2006 HGL and Fund Raiser Ends

Water Heaters for Christmas!

Presso Non Electric Espresso, Brent Watkins
Read review by Brent Watkins

Bottom Line: good coffee duck and cover
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Technivorm Moccamaster Thermal Models, Angela R
Read review by Angela R

Bottom Line: Really does brew HOT coffee! An awesome brewer that's worth every penny.
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QuickMill Anita Espresso Machine, Andrew Simonet
Read review by Andrew Simonet

Bottom Line: Great espresso, great microfoam, and a machine built from the user's perspective. A worthy upgrade from Silvia.
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QuickMill Anita Espresso Machine, Adrian Pierorazio
Read review by Adrian Pierorazio

Bottom Line: Anita is a great addition to any CoffeeGeek's kitchen. Great build quality, beautiful lines, timer capable, and good coffee, all at a reasonable price point.
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Cuisinart DC-450 4 Cup Brewer, Vincent Sapone
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Bottom Line: Awesome deal.
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Carlos Martin

The story of a farm manager and the wonderful coffee he helped to produce for Finca Vista Hermosa, and the legacy he leaves behind. His life, and that of his son were tragically cut short by roadside bandits.
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How to Buy an Espresso Machine

CoffeeGeek's comprehensive guide on how to make the right decision the first time when buying a quality espresso machine. Filled with insider tips, budget recommendations, and more.
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The CoffeeGeek FAQ

The official FAQ for this website, covering why it exists, what its mission is, and what we hope it becomes.
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Let's Talk Coffee

Lois Maffeo jets from the Pacific Northwest down to the relationship-centered Let's Talk Coffee event — an annual gathering of growers and roasters that most recently took place in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
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Dr. Ernesto Illy

The world of coffee lost one of the true giants and innovators in the advancement of espresso science, chemistry, understanding, art and culture. We remember you... and thank you, Dr. Illy.
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Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 3: Ontario and Quebec

Liz Clayton journeyed across five Canadian provinces (with a brief foray into the US) to savour great coffees, tour great roasteries, and enjoy great cafés. Some people have all the luck! This is the final entry in a three-part chronicle of her grand tour of coffee.
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Give it up for CoffeeKids

A push to raise some solid funds for the charitable organization CoffeeKids, as well as some discussion about new coffees, a look at thermoblocks vs. boilers, and a preview of the WBC machine certifications.
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The Science of Coffee: Andrea Illy in NYC

Illy Caffé CEO Andrea Illy spoke to the New York Academy of Sciences last month in Manhattan. CoffeeGeek's Liz Clayton recaps the lecture, and sits down with the chemist-cum-exec for a wee little chat.
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A Legend is Reborn - Faema E61 Restoration Part 2

Getting back to his long time column on CoffeeGeek, Paul Pratt writes his first in a series of rebuild articles, this time with a closeup look at the classic Faema E61 full restoration.
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The Milk Frothing Guide

Everything you could possibly want to know about milk and milk frothing is presented to you by CoffeeGeek.com and Aaron Delazzer
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Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 2: The Prairies

Liz Clayton journeyed across five Canadian provinces (with a brief foray into the US) to savour great coffees, tour great roasteries, and enjoy great cafés. Some people have all the luck! This is the second part of a three-part chronicle of her grand tour of coffee. Read more...
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Grinders, Coffees and Caffeines

November comes in like a juggernaut for the coffee world with a lot of new coffees coming available, people all in a frenzy buying coffee related holiday gifts, and then we have Dr. Illy (of the Andrea kind) lecturing... and there's the constant questions about caffeine. All this and more in this Coffee at the Moment.
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Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 1: Vancouver

Liz Clayton journeyed across five Canadian provinces (with a brief foray into the US) to savour great coffees, tour great roasteries, and enjoy great caf['e]s. Some people have all the luck! This is the first part of a three-part chronicle of her grand tour of coffee.
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October Coffee Discoverings

Eveyrthing from hand grinders and cool espresso cups to the potential "Coffee of the Year" (no, it's not Esmeralda!) is covered in this edition of Coffee at the Moment. Mark also asks you how you feel about trade show and barista competition coverage on the website.
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The 2007 Canadian National Barista Championship

Liz Clayton gives a full rundown on the happenings at the 2007 Canadian National Barista Championship, which took place in Toronto in mid September, with the winner going on to the 2008 World Barista Championship in Copenhagen.
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Caffeine Symptoms
You're thinking about cutting down on your coffee consumption? Now, I'm not typically one to tell people to drink less coffee, but if you are drinking an excessive amount of...
Aztec Chili Hot Chocolate
Put the hot back into hot chocolate, just like the Aztecs used to do. The ancient Aztecs and Mayans used to serve their chocolate drinks blended with hot chiles. This...
Would Sugar by Any Other Name be as Sweet?
Do you like your coffee black or with a touch of sweetener. Or maybe a lot of sweetener? Most coffee shops offer those little packets of white sugar, but some...
Happy Valentine's Day
Everyone's favourite chocolate holiday. You can always get romantic with a warm coffee cocktail or a cup of hot chocolate. Or if you're looking for a decadent dessert, I have...
Tea & Coffee Glossary
Do you really know what a barista does? Or what kind of tea is macha? There are plenty of terms in the world of coffee and tea, so make sure...
New Disc Choices for the Tassimo
Tassimo has partnered up with coffee giant Starbucks to produce a new series of coffee discs for its beverage system. Genuine Starbucks coffee is now available in 4 varieties: Breakfast...
Coffee and Your Diet Plan
The most popular New Year's resolution is to lose weight. So if you are planning on trying one of the latest diet plans (South Beach, Atkins, the Zone etc), you'll...
Popular Espresso Machine Features
Cup warmers, frothing wands, water filters and so much more. What features are important to you in an espresso machine? Did you even know that espresso machines came with so...
Seeing is Believing
I just wanted to let you know about some of the video resources here at the Coffee/Tea site. Reading instructions and recipes are great, but sometimes you want to see...
Ways to Brew Coffee
Coffee can be made many different ways, and the method you choose can have an effect on the taste of your final cup. If you're looking to expand your coffee...
I nuovi ricchi
Commercianti. Liberi professionisti. Imprenditori della sanità. Mentre la crisi piega le famiglie, le loro entrate crescono ancora. Così il 10 per cento degli italiani possiede metà del patrimonio nazionale
Parlamento pulito, ma con quali regole? Impresentabili: ascolta e leggi
Avremo delle liste elettorali finalmente senza condannati? Veltroni l’ha annunciato per il Pd mentre il Pdl sembra accettare con riserva: decalogo sì ma con qualche eccezione determinata da quelli che Bondi definisce i "processi politici". Fatto sta che il Parlamento uscente vanta trenta onorevoli inquisiti, indagati, condannati. "Impresentabili", come spiega l'articolo di Bonazzi e Damilano e come racconta in musica il videoclip di Tiziano Toniutti (Kataweb). Vi chiediamo: il Parlamento deve lasciar fuori tutti i condannati e gli inquisiti? Con quali regole? Chi può correre e chi no? Dite la vostra
Un operaio scrive Ichino risponde
Lettera aperta di un metalmeccanico al giuslavorista: "Caro Ichino, non tifi per l'abolizione dell'articolo 18, ci bastano i danni fatti dalla legge 30". La replica: "Sono contrario ai contratti atipici e propongo indennizzi per i licenziamenti economici o organizzativi"
Parcelle all'egiziana
Enel nella bufera per la vendita di Wind a Naguib Sawiris. La procura di Roma ipotizza che sia stata incassata dal gruppo italiano una tangente da 97 milioni di euro per consegnare l'azienda di telefonia al finanziare egiziano. Nel 2005 L'espresso fu la prima testata a fare un'inchiesta sull'operazione. Vi proponiamo alcuni articoli tratti dall'archivio
Giochi di società made in Lunardi
L'ex ministro cede la Stone al consigliere di Tanzi. Grazie agli appalti di Anas e Autostrade l'azienda aumenta di valore. E a questo punto viene venduta a un gruppo elvetico. Dove compare di nuovo il politico
Grecia 1943: quei fascisti stile SS
Domenikon come Marzabotto. Oltre 150 uomini fucilati per rappresaglia. Ora un documentario alza il velo sulle stragi del nostro esercito. Occultate
Geronzi deve dimettersi
La regola sulla impresentabilità dei politici condannati va applicata anche ai banchieri
Nato per vincere
L'indipendenza del Kosovo. Le resistenze serbe. Il ruolo della Russia. La missione in Afghanistan. Parla il segretario generale della Nato da Bruxelles
Coffee and Ethiopia
First Bird Friendly coffee farm is certified in Ethiopia.
Warbler Blog
Katie Langin posts entries in her orange-crowned warbler blog featuring tales from Catalina to Alaska.
Job Opening
Technicians needed to study salt marsh birds in Delaware.
Job Opening
Postdoctoral fellow needed to study birds living in urban environments. $40,000 stipend/year.
Surprise Visit
Hawk versus Jay atop the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum.
Bird of the Month
Find out which migratory bird is featured this month.
Bird Fest 2008
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at the Zoo on April 26 and 27.
Job Opening
Field assistants needed to study climate change's effect on birds in New Hampshire.
Coffee Bars Order Coffee Online - So can you!
Have you been thinking about opening up a coffee bar but you are trying to figure out the logistics of ordering and getting supplies? Many people are not aware of this, but coffee bars order coffee online and then have it delivered to their business. This allows for them to run their business smoothly, getting the coffee that they need when they need it, but not putting any more effort into the ordering and receiving process than is necessary.
Healthy Coffee - Live long and prosper!
Ever wondered if what you are drinking is healthy coffee, or has it never even crossed your mind. There has been a lot of debate over the years about how healthy or unhealthy coffee is for the body. If you ask any doctor on the spot most of them would probably give you a vague answer that included eating and drinking everything in moderation. While is this a good rule of thumb, what if you knew that the cup of warmth that you enjoy every morning was actually healthy coffee?
Decaf Coffee - Whats the fuss over caffeine?
So, every time you go out and get coffee you order decaf. What exactly is that? Do you know what the difference is besides the caffeine between the regular coffee and the decaf? It is funny how we can go through much of our lives eating and drinking things, such as decaf coffee, and not really know much about them. Here you will learn a little bit more about that hot brew that you enjoy so much. You might actually learn something that you could have never guessed.
Enjoy Flavored Coffee Syrups Today!
Have you seen the flavored coffee syrups in the grocery stores and wondered what they are all about? These syrups come in many different varieties and can be used in many different ways, you simply need to choose one and put it to work for you! Many coffee houses use the flavored syrups to make different flavored drinks such as those caramel and hazelnut flavored coffees that you love so much.
Coffee Roasters - From Grean to Bean!
There are many coffee roasters on the market today each of them offering you something different. Ten or 15 years ago there were not many home use machines for consumers to buy, but now you can find some really practical as well as really high quality machines that will allow you to not only brew your own coffee in your home, but also roast it.
Which Coffee Grinder? Here are the basics…
A coffee grinder is an essential part of any coffee lovers set up. If you want the best tasting coffee you need to make sure that you have a grinder. When you use a grinder you are able to use freshly roasted beans to make your coffee. The fresher your coffee beans are the better your coffee will taste. If you have been using pre-ground coffee beans up until now, you don’t know what you are missing!
Coffee Makers for the home, office or business!
There are many different coffee makers on the market today for you to choose from, you simply have to determine what sort of machine you would like. Whether you need a machine for home, the office, or your business there are plenty of different models for you to choose from. Whether you are making coffee for just a few or you are making coffee for a whole café or restaurant full of people, there is a machine out there for you. Some of the most impressive machines on the market today are of the commercial variety because they are capable of doing so much. Shopping for commercial machines really can be overwhelming, though!
Coffee Supplies from people who really know what you want!
If you own a business and you serve coffee there are going to be some coffee supplies that you need. The best way to get these supplies is to find someone who has all or most of them so you can get everything from the same reliable source. You may be surprised how many things that you need to consider when you look into coffee supplies, as there are many different things out there for you to think about.
Coffee Beans - Full of surprises!
You drink coffee all the time, but do you really know what coffee beans are? Do you know where they come from? There is a lot that you can learn about these little beans that may enlighten you or just surprise you. Perhaps if you learn a little bit more about the beans you will enjoy that cup of coffee each morning or afternoon all the more.
Coffee Services to help your business stay at the top!
Coffee services are as vast and varied as the different types of coffee that are on the market today, so if you would like to have coffee in the office there are many different services that will make coffee service as simple as possible. Many businesses are hesitant to serve coffee because they know that it can be more of a hassle than it is worth. When you have the right services at your beck and call it will suddenly become so much easier to serve coffee in the work place.
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ドリップコーヒー
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Coffee & Health - Pregnancy,...
Caffeine is an alkaloid. There are numerous compounds calledalkaloids, among them we have the methylxanthines, with three distinguished compounds:caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine, found in cola nuts, coffee, tea, cacao beans,mate and other plants. These compounds have different biochemical effects, and are presentin different ratios in the different plant sources. These compounds are very similar anddiffer only by the presence of methyl groups in two positions of the chemical...
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Many coffee companies use computer profiling to roast their coffees. But we believe no computer can roast beans like a skilled roaster can.
CoffeeKid - Espresso Nirvana: Can it...
But by the 1880s, the Germans, French and Italians are experimenting with using steam pressure to force water to higher than 1 atmosphere (normal air pressure) to get more essence out of finer grind coffee. By 1905, the first commercial success - the Pavoni/Bezerra Ideale Espresso machine. This machine extracted a heavy coffee essence using about 1.5 atmospheres of pressure. Was this the peak?
Selecting a Coffee Brewing Method
Espresso: There are two different types of espresso makers: the stove top model and the household electric counter top model. The later resembles the large espresso makers seen in all the European bars and American coffee houses. They force hot water through grounds directly into your waiting demitasse cup.
CRS Fair Trade
Our mission: Provide customers with the best quality products at fair prices, bring farmers and consumers closer by educating consumers about coffee and tea and by educating farmers about consumers' needs, and pay farmers a fair price so they can provide for their families and communities and live with dignity.
Coffee & Fair Trade
But there is an alternative. Using internationally recognized fair trade standards, Equal Exchange seeks to balance the inequities found in the conventional coffee trade. Coffee is a leading source of income for the Developing World. Through fair trade, it can be a delicious and powerful tool to bring about positive change for small farmers and their families.
Coffee Association of Canada
"This is not just about charity," Ward Fowler, a partner with Milwaukee-based Alterra Coffee Roasters, said during the meeting between coffee roasters and growers from across Latin America in Oaxaca City, near Mexico's Pacific coast. "Fair Trade is an incredible marketing tool."
We've Seen the Future and...
Capresso’s most adventurous machine to date may be the C2000, an automatic coffee and espresso center which effectively brings a fine European cafe to your home. Swiss-made, as are the other Capresso models, the C2000 offers a completely automated process for making everything from a short shot of espresso to two 16-ounce cups of joe. Also equipped with a burr grinder, this machine will grind,...
It's All About Coffee
But these days we're not settling for just any old cup of joe. The increase in the quality and variety of coffee has spawned a concomitant increase in the number of coffeemakers, primarily in the drip and French press styles. From water purification systems to timers that tell you how long it has been since the coffee was brewed, machines today have every conceivable feature, except one that shakes you out of bed in the morning.
How to make great coffee
Whole beans will begin to lose freshness 21 days after roasting. As with ground coffee, freshness of whole bean coffee can be substantially extended if vacuum packed, to avoid exposure to oxygen.
CAPRESSO
The frothXpress PLUS system helps you to prepare perfect cappuccinos and lattes cup after cup. It automatically siphons milk from the cold milk container, combines it with hot steam and delivers hot, frothed milk into your Cappuccino cups. Turn the dial of the frothXpress plus to the latte setting and the frothXpress plus will deliver hot steamed milk with very little or no froth for that...
BonJour Products - French Press...
Innovations in this category include the Brew & Touch Coffee and Tea Maker. Perfect for making espresso-style drinks and iced drinks. BonJour is your premier source for high-quality, innovative products for the kitchen, including the BonJour French Press coffee brewers! Follow this quick link to view the full BonJour coffee brewer product line.
Fresh Cup Magazine
You remember the anecdote regarding my “chocolate-caramel-cappuccino” friend and the Kenyan coffee he murdered with his sweet tooth? Kenya, pulled as a single-origin espresso, reminds me of eating chocolate truffles accompanied by some fine Italian red wine: a rich, fruity coffee balanced with every good aspect of sweet I could ever ask for. Experimenting with single-origin shots allows the barista to see the reasons why their blend tastes the way it does. You can explore all the realms: the...
CoffeeKid - Sunday Night Musings
I'm also furiously wrapping up the First Look (finally) for the Expobar Office Pulser (provided by Whole Latte Love , the Isomac Millenium (provided by Chris Coffee , and the detailed review for the Isomac Zaffiro (also provided by Chris Coffee). All three are pretty much final, but the words aren't cohesive yet, and the photos need some last minute photoshoppin'.