Monthly Archives: March 2016

Coffee Blending For Home Coffee Roaster

By Michael Allen Smith Shortly after you start home roasting coffee you'll come face to face with a near-empty bag of coffee. You'll look at it and decide it's too little for a single batch of coffee. At this point you can either buy more coffee from that same crop, throw it away, or experiment…
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Style Guide for Coffee Makers

Coffee Makers Style Guide Coffee lovers can choose the brewing machine or coffee makers that fits their preferences. Common coffee maker styles include Automatic Drip, Automatic Espresso, French Press, Percolator, Stovetop Espresso, and Vacuum style. Each has its own pros and cons and gives the user varying control over the end result. According to some…
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A Coffee Lovers Guide to Tea

Tea Guide for Coffee Lovers By Michael Allen Smith I never had much respect for tea. I enjoyed the beverage, but it didn't hold my interest like coffee. That all changed in September 2007. I went to a tea shop in Seattle and tried several teas. Not the boring Earl Grey or the herbal crap,…
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Vegetarian Coffee Based Chili Recipe

Vegetarian Coffee Chili Recipe By Jordan Rosenacker Cincinnati, Ohio is a city proud of its chili heritage. As per the local tradition, Cincinnati chili is uniquely spiced with cinnamon and chocolate, served on pasta and covered with pillowy cheddar cheese, onions, and beans. It is a favorite delicious indulgence for Cincinnatians. We created an improvement…
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