Starbucks Coffee Has Changed The Way America Drinks Coffee

Starbucks Coffee Has Changed The Way America Drinks Coffee
Starbucks coffee has changed the way American's drink coffee. Gone are the days when the only choice in coffee at the local 7-11 was regular or decaf. Today's convenience stores offer not only many selections of flavored coffees as wel...

A Guide to Coffee Beans
Comedian Bill Maher once observed that if your favorite drugged state is "wired" and you live in the United States, you are set for life. Starbucks on every corner, coffee aisle in every store. Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster i...

Why is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Special
What is it about Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee that merits the hefty sum of $26 to $40 a pound?

Hacking the Starbucks Barista Grinder
My first espresso machine was the Starbucks Barista espresso machine. It uses a pressurized portafilter which allows you to use a coarser espresso grind. For years, I used the Starbucks Barista Grinder with this machine and it worked wonderfully.

Ristretto Rant
My coffee drink of choice for the past few years has been the straight espresso shot. All my other coffee equipment has either been packed away or is gathering dust. For me it is all about espresso now.

How Water Affects Coffee
A cup of brewed coffee is made up of at least 98 percent water.