Saturday, April 21, 2007

Steaming Milk for Beginners


Steaming Milk for Beginners

Frothing is probably the most underappreciated part of coffeehouse culture. After all, without the foam, your cappuccino or latte is just plain espresso.



In Brooklyn, Hipsters Sip ?Fair Trade? Brews

New York Times - But perhaps more important than the knitting classes and band performances that establish the business as a kind of community center is its coffee, proudly described on well-placed signs and on the menu as ?fair trade? brews. ?The fact that the ...



Dutch coffee shops say cannabis smoke here to stay

Reuters - AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Could a smoking ban spell the end of Amsterdams world famous coffee shops, where smoking cannabis is one of the main attractions? No chance, says local conservative politician and coffee shop owner Michael Veling. The Dutch may ...



Has this coffee gone cold?

TheState.com - SEATTLE ? With a growing crowd of millions lining up for its fancy coffee drinks in the 1990s, Starbucks was tantalized by seemingly endless opportunities to expand its brand. A chain of full-service restaurants? Seems like a good fit. A hip tavern ...



Espresso Coffee Machines What Are The Differences?

Most coffee drinkers if you are anything like me can go broke stopping at the local coffee house along the way to get your favorite cup of espresso. Most of you probably would benefit from owing your very own espresso machine. There are several varieties of espresso machines available. If you don't know what is going on with the different machines it can be very confusing. Tips To select the Espresso Coffee Machine That Is Right For YouThere are several different types of espresso machines avai



Athletes qualify for region

Valdosta Daily Times - Coffee?s Victoria Wilcox was in second at 16-3, followed by Veronica Thomas of Lowndes at 15-6 and Colquitt?s Janay Hudson at 15-4. Williams also claimed first place in the triple jump with a leaping total of 32 feet, 10 1/2 inches. Lowndes ...