Friday, November 2, 2007

Chicken John: Coffee Achiever


Chicken John: Coffee Achiever
Chicken John Rinaldi may wind up leaving San Francisco soon. Nearly everybody he knows in town is moving out. To paraphrase Chicken John, the billionaires are kicking the millionaires out, turning the once-eclectic city into an unaffordable, corporate, NIMBY suburb.

Ethiopian Coffee
When most people talk of Ethiopia, they immediately think of coffee. Maybe you have heard that Ethiopia was the birthplace of coffee, or at least the discovery of it.

Military Orders More Caffeine For Everyone, Starting in 1832!
Although none of the soldiers were likely to have complained, it probably didn't take long for military generals to realize that those alcohol rations they were giving the soldiers were doing more than just boosting spirits (pun intended).

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tips
Using the Rancilio Silvia Espresso machine can be a bit intimidating if you have never used an espresso machine at all or even if you have previously used a machine that controlled a lot of the variables for you. The machine to a large degree assumes you know what you are doing.

Behmor 1600 Coffee Roaster Tutorial
In my last article, I did a first impression on the Behmor 1600, formerly known as the Joe Roaster, the brainchild of Joe Behm. After spending a few more weeks with it, I have been able to learn more about it, and hope to help you get the most from your Behmor1600 Coffee Roaster.

Ibrik Cezve - Turkish Coffee Maker
An Ibrik or Cezve is a Turkish coffee maker (pot) designed specifically to make Turkish coffee. In Greece the ibrik is know as briki.