Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Coffee Cup 2.0


Coffee Cup 2.0
Every year coffee hobbyists are exposed to many new brewing or home roasting gadgets. Not only is innovation occuring at the gadget level, but it is also occurring with the disposable coffee cup.

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).

Troubleshooting French Press Coffee
It's been five years since I wrote the Press Pot Tutorial. Since then I've brewed a lot of coffee in my press pot. A lot of coffee. Along the way I've developed a checklist of steps to take to improve the taste of French Press coffee.

Finding the Coffee that fits your Style
What sorts of coffees do you prefer? Everyone seems to find a certain flavor profile most likable to their taste.

Hawaiian Coffee
The Hawaiian islands conjure up visions of paradise. But that is not all. The coffee lover also knows that coffee from Hawaii is known for it's high praise, accompanied by an equally high price.