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Paul R Muller
The coffee flavor wheel is a visual representation of the various taste profiles that coffee can exhibit. It helps to organize and understand the complex nuances of coffee flavors. While there are many variations of the coffee flavor wheel, they generally include a central core of neutral flavors and then radiate outwards to more specific taste profiles. This page is a clean example of the full wheel. This version is interactive providing a greater level of detail The Core of the Coffee Flavor WheelAt the center of the coffee flavor wheel lies a neutral core, often represented by terms like “balanced,” “clean,” and “sweet.” These coffees are considered well-rounded, without any overpowering or unpleasant flavors. They are a good starting point for those new to coffee tasting, as they offer a baseline for comparison. Radiating Outwards: The Flavor ProfilesAs you move outwards from the center, the flavor profiles become more specific and pronounced. Here are some common categories found on the coffee flavor wheel: Parts of the wheel Several factors can influence the flavor profile of a coffee, including: Coffee Bean Variety: Different coffee bean varieties have unique flavor characteristics. For example, Arabica beans are generally considered to have a […]
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Tucked away on Mill St in Bristol PA is Calm Waters coffee roaster. A lovely little cafe that serves their own roasted coffee. The roaster is off site but near by. I stopped in with my family to sample some of their faire. The shop was nice and clean, the staff was friendly and the coffee tasty. Not much more you can ask for. As is my usual go to I had a cold brew and an espresso. I also sampled a pastry, a coffee cake. My wife and daughter had a vanilla cold brew as well. My wife is not a hardcore coffee drinker, she likes sweet things and her beverage was great. She said she usually has to add sweetener to coffee when we visit these little ships but the blend they used for the cold brew was mild and not bitter in any way. Very palatable and enjoyable. There are only 3 flavored syrup options available but I drink my coffee black. And they had vanilla so my wife and daughter were happy My cold brew was very mellow with subtle earthy tones, hints of chocolate and stone fruit. Not bitter at all, smooth mouth feel and […]
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Every year we as coffee drinkers help produce 22 billion pounds of used coffee grounds. Most of that waste ends up in landfills releasing methane and other greenhouse gasses. I personally add the used ground to my garden and indoor plants but that only takes care of so much. The rest goes in the trash. Not the best option. Scientists are working on killing two birds with one stone, cement. You see cement uses sand which has to be mined and it’s a finite resource. The type of sand they use is environmentally damaging as it’s not the same type of sand you find on the beach. And we are constantly looking for new sand deposits. All of this affects the environment. What if we could take one problem and eliminate 2? You can’t add raw grounds to the concrete because organic compound break down and weakend the structure. But, by heating used coffee grounds using a process called pyrolysing they can turn the ground coffee into tiny bits of charcoal. This charcoal can be added to concrete mix and produces a finished product that is 30 percent stronger than regular concrete. Now any time you come up with a […]
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Flavors from around the world can seem odd. Flavors of various products here may seem odd to other countries but we can all get behind an interesting flavor debuting somewhere. Enter coffee flavored Doritos. I’ve had coffee encrusted steak and hamburgers but a chip? Sadly it’s only available in Australia. But maybe a bag could find it’s way to my doorstep. That would be awesome. I love a savory take on coffee maybe slightly salty. But this seems just crazy enough to work. I only hope it’s not latte flavored so many coffee flavored things have cream and sugar in them too approximate a flavored beverage. I like coffee flavored coffee. Give me single origin chips, artisanal flavor combinations
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Running through the options available in the grocery store lately. I only buy whole bean coffee so I’m always looking for good value. This week we have Peet’s Coffee, big bang medium roast. It was on sale for 6.99, which is a deal but unfortunately it was even smaller than the new normal off 12 ounces down to 10.9. not a fan of this trend. The place I usually buy my good coffee from, Ocean City Coffee Company still sells coffee by the pound. I’m a fan of that I can deal with higher prices for the same amount of coffee, but when you bump the process and shrink the product it’s anyone and crappy. So how does this smaller offering stand up? Well I’m happy I got it on sale 10 or 12 bucks for 10.9 ounces of coffee is too much but $6.99 was worth it. The coffee was flavored and medium bodied. Good mouthfeel with a clean back end. The roast characteristics really come through. It was a little nutty with earthy notes. Not a bad cup of coffee. I made it as an espresso and French press. I did the French press both hot and cold […]
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Coffee is a wonderful drink but not all methods of making coffee are equal. One of my least favorite methods of brewing coffee is sadly the most convenient to make. The Keurig. So polar but so many problems. I brew coffee with a Keurig machine in work because it’s easy and available. I used to have a full coffee station in work, grinder, drop coffee but I’m downsizing my footprint and the new office has a Keurig machine in the common area. What are the problems with the Keurig? For one the waste. Each k cup is thrown in the trash and while there are biodegradable options most of the k cups are little plastic cups so not biodegradable. So instead of throwing a paper filter and organic coffee grounds in the trash I’m getting rid of plastic. Not fun. So I limit myself to one cup of coffee in work. I can but a refillable k cup. And I might do that. The second problem with the Keurig is that the coffee is stale. No clue how long before they were purchased, or ground and packaged, probably months. No matter when you bought it. Nothing compares to freshly ground […]
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Driving around with my wife, I love when we spot a cafe and have a moment to stop. We drove by the White Horse Coffee and Creamery in Jenkintown Pa recently. It was earlier in the morning so we didn’t sample any of the ice cream but it’s nice to know the option is there. The cafe was warm and cozy. Lots of people and a short fast moving line. Friendly staff and lots of smiles. Overall a welcoming atmosphere. I bought three drinks a cold brew with sugar free vanilla syrup for my wife, a nitro cold brew for me and a double espresso for the road. Whenever I try out a new cafe I always get an espresso. You can tell a lot about the place by the quality of the espresso. The espresso had a good thick crema on top was silky smooth and awesome. The espresso had notes of toffee and almond. Overall a good espresso and one of the better ones I’ve had recently. The nitro cold brew was smooth and full bodied. As is always the case with nitro coffee the head on top of the coffee was silky. The coffee itself was great. […]
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I was recently gifted a bag of the funnily name Rising Cock coffee. The flavor that I had was the Caffeine Climax. The coffee is advertised as highly caffeinated. But how does it taste? Inspecting the bag I don’t know how it’s higher caffeine, is it robusta? Is it just a varietal that has a higher caffeine content… Who knows. Similar to other high caffeine brands on the market, it promises a lot but how does it stand up to taste tests. However unlike many other high caffeine brands this brand is not roasted to within an inch of its life. Usually all high caffeine brands are dark roasted oily bean messes. This one was pleasantly medium or city roast. In addition to being roasted appropriately the coffee smells wonderful. It has pleasant warm earthy tones. I brewed it three different ways. Cold brew, French press and espresso. When I received it for Christmas it was recently roasted and fresh. As an espresso it was slightly bitter with decent mouth feel. Nice crema and good body to the cup. I can’t attest to the caffeine level beyond suspect personal experiences. It has a decent kick as an espresso. It got […]
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I’m always on the lookout for new coffee roasters to try. I was at the Christkindlemarkt in Bethlehem Pa recently and one of the vendors was Hrysek Farms. The coffee being ground smelled fantastic so I just had to try it. I bought the Papa New Guinea coffee, it is a medium roast and with a warm brown color with very little oil on the beans. The coffee smells amazing like dark chocolate with bits of dried fruit. The flavors are nuanced, while the bag says dried fruit and spiced chocolate I didn’t get any spiced notes when I was drinking it. I brewed it in a French press, I’ll try it as an espresso later on. I got more of a dark chocolate bits when brewed both hot and cold. As a hot coffee the brew really shines. The flavors are bold and wonderful. So if you are looking for a new roaster to try I would suggest giving Hrysek Farms a try.
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I love traveling with my family and being the coffee lover I am they know what to expect when we see a coffee shop. We are stopping and sampling. I recently visited the Christkindlemarkt in Bethlehem pa at the Steel Stacks. Wonderful location and a great event. But there was a coffee truck on the premises. Travelin Tom’s Coffee truck was sitting right inside the venue. I had an Americano, my wife had a peppermint mocha and my daughter had a French vanilla coffee. Now this is a good trick so it could be anywhere and it’s a franchise so there are more than the ones I visited. But I feel comfortable in recommending this truck. The American was smooth and flavorful, I drank mine black with no sweeteners and it tasted phenomenal. My wife’s peppermint mocha was on point and by her own admission better than Starbucks. Now my wife loves Starbucks so this is high praise indeed. It was not too sweet. My daughter asked if the French vanilla coffee would be sweet or not and the lovely people running the truck Matt and Andrea Russell told her it would be on the lighter end of sweetness so […]
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Every year Starbucks debuts their resistable red cups for the holiday season and gives them away free with a holiday beverage purchase. I don’t drink a lot of overly sweetened coffee concoctions but I like free stuff. This year my wife got a pumpkin spice latte and I got an oatmeal chestnut praline latte. Gotta try something new every once in a while. Secured our free reusable cups and had some tasty beverages to boot. From what I heard the pumpkin spice latte was well done but from my own experience the chestnut praline latte was very good and sweet but over 400 calories for one large drink. I’m not a fan of drinking my calories usually so this is definitely a sometimes food. But for the holiday season a nice treat. How do you enjoy coffee beverages for the holiday season? Is there a special something you look forward to? I love the fall so I’m all about Apple cider at this time off the year. But give me black coffee any day.
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There are a ton of espresso machines on the market at all different price points. I have reviewed some of them. But I have yet to write a review of a good portable espresso machine. In my opinion for it to work it has to be consistent, easy to use, and safe. Making espresso means a lot of pressure being put in a small place to properly extract the espresso. I have read somewhere that you need 10 bars of pressure to properly create the crema on the top of espresso. That’s a lot of pressure in something handheld. I think I finally found a winner in the portable espresso market. The Product I was sent the Staresso Portable Espresso machine to review. When I opened the box I was impressed with the build quality. It seems sturdy and compact. Both pluses in the portable game. I would feel comfortable throwing this in my bag to take to work. The pump locks in place at the top of the unit with a simple twist and the whole thing screws together and is easy to disassemble to clean. You can use this unit with hot or cold water. I’ve tried both. […]
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Traveling in the outer banks had lots of fun coffee places to try. The Outer Bean was a great stop on our trip. This cafe is right on route 12, the main thoroughfare. We didn’t go into the cafe but rather used the walk up window. The coffee was a good medium roast on the […]
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Getting coffee on vacation is always an adventure and frankly trying out new and exciting coffee houses is my favorite part of any trip. I like to try both and espresso and a cold brew. My wife who recently within the past few years just started drinking coffee joins me. Today’s stop was Treehouse cafe […]
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For millions of people around the world, coffee is the fuel that kickstarts their day. The aromatic brew has become a daily ritual for many, providing a much-needed boost of energy and mental alertness. But have you ever wondered how coffee affects your brain? Let’s delve into the science behind this beloved beverage and explore […]
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Coffee is the lifeblood of many geeks, powering their minds and fueling their passions. But have you ever wondered how that cup of joe works its magic on your brain? The answer lies in the science behind caffeine. Join us as we explore the fascinating effects of caffeine on your geeky brain and discover how […]
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Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up; it’s a ritual. For many people, the act of making and drinking coffee is an important part of their daily routine. From grinding the beans to sipping the final product, every step of the process is imbued with meaning and significance. The rituals themselves are as different […]
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One of my absolute favorite ways to brew coffee is using a French Press. a cylinder with a mesh screen plunger lid attachment. It’s a simple procedure. But how exactly do you do it? Step 0… Get a good french press. I prefer a glass carafe since plastic tends to scratch and wear out over […]
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A lot of terms are thrown out in the coffee world. But this has to be one of the simplest. When asking what is single-origin coffee the answer is in the name. At a very basic level, it means the coffee all comes from one place. But that can mean a couple of different things. […]
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I get a lot of coffee as presents. It’s part and parcel of who I am. Run a coffee website? People know what to get you when the time comes. OK I get a lot of coffee and beer, but this isn’t about beer, this is about coffee. Death Wish Coffee boasts that it is […]
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I drink a lot of coffee. Sometimes made via French Press, sometimes brewed through a fun espresso machine. Other times ordered out of a big box coffee store. But the one thing coffee hasn’t been able to do for me lately is give me more energy to write about coffee. I can only drink so […]
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Cold breed coffee is big business right now. There are different flavors, roast levels and additives like milk. Since I’m lactose intolerant I won’t be going over the creamy beverages. Stok cold brew makes a wide variety of different cold coffee beverages. Today I’m taking a look at the extra bold flavor. Still black coffee, […]
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Drinking and preparing coffee isn’t always the most sustainable pastime. From K-cups to single-use cups for take-out beverages, there is a lot of waste in the coffee world. One designer Scott Amron came up with a brilliant way of reducing some of the clutter associated with coffee on the go, The stir stick. Whether you […]
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The world is full of cold bed coffee anymore. So I’m taking a little time to put some of them through their paces. Up first is Stok Cold Brew. I tried the unsweet variety. I’m a big fan of black coffee and coffee that has a decent natural sweetness to it is always a plus. […]
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Most days recently are French Press days. It just matters what happens to the coffee after the brewing. Do I consume it hot and black? Or poured over ice and slightly diluted. Step one is to grind the coffee, hopefully in your own burr grinder, grind the coffee coarse. Finer ground coffee is for espresso […]
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Iced coffee time is here again. The weather is getting nice, the temperatures are rising. So what is your favorite way to make iced coffee? Pouring it over ice or cold brew all the way? My cold brew system broke a couple years ago so I’m doing french press poured over ice. French press nice […]
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Brewing coffee on the go has never been easier than it is today. And with the wide variety of methods available out there, it takes a special something to come out to make me want to buy in. Enter the Pipamoka. From the creative minds at Wacaco, the Pipamoka is a new way to brew […]
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Our show is hosted by Interserver. I was not paid for this article, but I do get a commission if other people sign up through my affiliate link. My website was going down fairly frequently these past few weeks. So frequently in fact that Gmail started flagging the email warnings as spam. I was getting the […]
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On tonight’s episode, we have a selection of only the finest Science and tech-friendly stories. We visit the outer reaches of human’s grasp. We explore what it will be like as we attempt to touch the sun, and we look into the beautiful mysteries of growing your own sneakers? There is also time to do a […]
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A cup of hot coffee is one of the simple joys in life wherein you don’t need to be rich to experience richness. Full bodied rich nectar of life itself flows from ground beans into us all, giving us strength and making the day;’s work possible. But what if the coffee is too hot? What […]
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Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summertime and the hot glare of our solar benefactor is blazing down upon us all something fierce. Why not look cool and cool off with some shades? How cool would those shades be if they were made from a coffee-based material instead of plastic? I would consider that […]
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Summer may have just started here in the northern hemisphere but it is dang hot already and that means people are turning their heads towards iced coffee beverages. So once more I pick up my standard and fight against calling an iced latte an iced coffee. Iced coffee, you see, is very easy to make. […]
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A review of Shearwater Coffee Roaster's Ethiopian Sidamo Hamacho Waeno by the CaffiNation
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We have all been there, either on vacation or in some remote office where your good coffee has run out. And you sit there staring down the barrel of a cup of almost coffee. All the planning in the world can’t fix fate. So you man or woman up and drink the available swill. Know […]
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Nothing is more relaxing than sitting in a balcony on vacation sipping a steaming cup of fresh coffee. But you have to be prepared. This is what you will find in your room…. If you are lucky. A tiny personal, hopefully clean way to make pre prepared coffee satchels. No Bueno indeed. But with a […]
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You would think a few tidbits about coffee would be common knowledge. It is the second most popular beverage in the world after water, and it is also the second most traded item after oil. So it keeps us running and hydrated to a large extent. But most people don’t know where coffee came from, […]
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Forecasting the day's weather in a cup of coffee? Sounds like hooey, but works because of SCIENCE!
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My favorite summertime drink is coffee… Come to think of it my favorite anytime drink is coffee, so that isn’t a huge surprise. but with the rise of bulletproof coffee, and the hype surrounding everything even remotely related to pour overs and artisanal anythings. I think it’s time to simplify. I’m running out of time […]
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For those of you local to the Delaware Valley you know the name. But to the fine folks spread out around this wonderful world of ours who don’t as of yet know. Wawa, is a simply a convenience store. But its much more than that they focus on fresh coffee, ready made sandwiches and food. […]
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There is something special about fresh coffee. It has the power to change your day in a single sniff, alter your mood for the better in a single sip. I was recently gifted a surprise from the fine folks at 7-Eleven. they sent me a batch of the Guatemala Santa Rosa Roast Coffee. now […]
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So a bunch of scientists got together and decided to try their hand at fermenting things they found lying around. And what is left lying around a lab more often than coffee? While this probably isn’t the way it went down, turning organic matter into alcohol is pretty simple. So they decided to turn used […]
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Today on the tasting block we have the Finca Potosi Colombian coffee from PATH Coffee Roasters in Port Chester, NY. PATH is a 4th generation roaster focusing on roasting in smaller 30lb batches, with a special dedication to quality goods and ethically and substantially sourced coffee. The owners Jason Richter and Johnny Steverson have dedicated […]
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I never thought of performance when it comes to dress socks. They are usually just the sock of last resort in the drawer. because frankly they don’t seem to do a good job of anything as a whole. Enter the Ministry of Supply, a small start-up out of MIT that focuses on making high performance […]
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it is a simple equation. northern hemisphere of middling latitude, June – August = Summer. SO. Yes it is hot outside, actually very hot at times. People do stupid things in the heat like watch golf or tweet about their lunch. But that shouldn’t stop other people, good people, from enjoying themselves. I have a […]
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A Love Note From Your Superautomatic Espresso Machine Your superautomatic was made with love in a factory by magic elves. Sometimes the magic wears off and internal or external parts need to be replaced. It is a machine after all. On the care and maintenance continuum it is less complicated than a classic car but […]
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I was recently treated to the arrival of a brand new coffee sample from 7 Eleven. The Light Roast is a limited engagement, and is only being served until September in participating stores. All of that being said how is the coffee? I am continually surprised by the quality of coffee I get from 7 […]
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Coffee is a funny thing. The more I drink it the better I feel, the better I feel the more I want to drink it. So I guess its a self sustaining prophecy of sorts. However prognosticator of prognosticators it isn’t know for being. Unless you had a greek grandmother reading your future in the […]
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Mix and Match Black Tea. from Adagio Teas. Man do I love me some so tinkering. And there is nothing more exciting than experimenting in the kitchen, new flavors new fun. Some winners and some not so awesome results. But this brings the good stuff to the forefront. As Adagio describes it. “Create tasty and […]
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Unlike most other What’s Inside videos this isn’t about additives shoved into beverages and consumer products, but rather the chemical compounds that are naturally found in coffee. It goes to show you that a little nastiness can actually make things better. Kind of like a little bit of poison can heal. Wait a minute Caffeine […]
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“Let them eat Catan” Mary Something or other once said… or maybe i have things wrong here…. I love the game The Settlers of Catan But never before have I thought about EATING the game! Chris and Rachael Oseland (Kitchen Overlord! Love the name) are not only apparently working on a Settlers Cookbook! But have […]
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This just in… Caffeine Withdrawal Is Now a Mental Disorder. So if i haven’t had my coffee in the morning I am now to be completely excused for anything I say, do, or yell right? Well no… not really. You see the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Version 5 was […]
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Q: How did the hipster burn his tongue? A: He drank his coffee before it was cool. Brendan brews Chemex coffee at home before he comes to work and drinks more coffee. Chemex is an old-school pour over coffee preparation that has seen resurgence of late. Look in the attic, chances are your parents or […]
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All the cool kids are doing it! No not defacing public property, not even art. But drinking fancy cocktails. Shaken and not stirred. Now you can relive your misspent youth before facebook with a shaker shaped like the tool you used to use to tell people that you had been there… $21.99 isn’t that much […]
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Proof that drinking CAN make you smarter, and even a bit more irrational. Stare deep into the equations long enough and I’ve hear you can see the meaning of the universe… or at least 4 different answers. These glasses from Uncommon goods are full of irrational concepts… and numbers. Try to figure them out if […]
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Yay! More Coffee Doodles! This one is a sad doodle though. We are stuck in a wonderful economic downturn. Cost of everything is rising. including hoity toity coffee. I’m alright paying more for good coffee. If its organic, fair trade ect. The problem is when the coffee prices go so far north they need a […]
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Time for a Happy Father’s Day everyone.And Oscar Myer… Just gets it. It’s time to show the people responsible for half of bringing you into this world with the gift that keeps on giving? Sliced, cured, salted pork, ready to be fried into dog treats for humans. There is almost no smell on the planet […]
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How can you make a French Press better? well you can make the carafe sturdier. You can make the materials locally. But in my opinion the french press is one of the most tasty ways to make coffee. The company Bucket is dedicated to making sustainable locally produced (Local to Portland Oregon ) design objects. […]
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I love coffee mugs. First of all when it comes time to get the job done they do it up right. Simple form and function. But to me each one of my myriad of coffee mugs tells a story. Some are good stories. This mug is one of the two mugs I got on my […]
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Ok so I’ve been thinking, always a dangerous pastime. But i am now surrounded by people who are much cooler than I am. And they are all “doing” coffee. We have flannel shirts, bow-ties, ironic mustaches. I love good coffee, i’m just not used to being associated with the in-crowd. I don’t dress for style […]
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What happens when a NY based business takes graphic liberties with a tried and true marketing gem from the 70’s? Lawsuits… that’s what. Everyman Espresso vs the State | Brutal Design for the full story. But i think we all know how this turns out. Big guy bullies little guy, on shaky ground. Here’s hoping […]
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Never knew I had a method to making good iced coffee, I only knew my iced coffee i made at home always tasted better than most other iced coffee I could buy. I’ve tried the cold pressed method, and had various results. Some better than others. All serviceable. but I hate waiting so I would […]
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So I find myself in a bit of a rut in regards to coffee. I consistently drink good beans. I make espresso and drink it whenever it pleases me. However recently I became lactose intolerant to a level I couldn’t ignore. If you want to know the nadir position I drank a cappuccino in my […]
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Espresso Veloce has crafted a series of espresso machines the resemble Grand Prix style motors. These functional pieces of automotive art are direct representations of Grand Prix engines of the 90’s. Machined with alloys of Magnesium, Titanium and Aluminum they are built at Half scale of the real thing. there is a limited […]
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This is a review of the De’Longhi EC 860 a semi automatic espresso machine with built-in cappuccino and latte functionality. The machine is programmable in regards to the duration of the shots of espresso you are pulling and the temperature at which you want your espresso prepared at. Overall a very well built machine that […]
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A little background. In the Italian city of Naples a tradition from tough economic times is making a comeback, and spreading. It’s called Caffè Sospeso, which is Italian for awesome strangers… Or rather Suspended Coffee. a person having a good day, or finding themselves in good circumstances pays for two coffee beverages, and only consumes […]
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Not sure what the target market is for this dram. But if I was a barista I would end up using this cup more like a Jigger to measure out espresso shots for larger drinks. The C’UP Air is a premium product, made with pressed glass and is 13 cm tall. And measuring with a […]
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I love anniversary blends from good coffee roasters. The anniversary blend isn’t just another way to shuffle product, but it usually reflects a deeper commitment to making the blend a bit better. And more often than not there is a good story to go along with the good product. The Roasterie’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Blend […]
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Because why do dishes or clog landfills when you can pack on CARBS! Oh hell yeah. A corn based compressed corn food like product all organic. Which doesn’t say much wood is organic, it isn’t very edible or nutrition. But this promises to be both edible and flavorful coming in plain and Sweet and […]
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When you’re not just Late you’re Lattè! We have all done the math, justified the time it takes stopping for coffee is made up by productive results after consuming. But do you know the other side of the coin? The poor people who rage as you stroll your happily caffeinated ass into a meeting 5 […]
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Cafenoia: That sickening feeling that things are not as they should be. Everyone has that well meaning and caffeine sensitive relative that likes to dope the family all up on that filthy placebo decaf. Sure they have their reasons, and yes their intentions are good. But the road to many a dark place is paved […]
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Today we are sampling the Rogers Family Coffee Organic French Roast. A lovely organic blend from the fine folks at Rogers Family Coffee Company. It’s always a nice thing when a sample of coffee arrives in the mail. Its even more of a treat when the coffee portends to be ethically produced, roasted and […]
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So what does modern coffee have the annoys normal people? I’m talking about the average person who buys their coffee from the supermarket, and doesn’t have 30 minutes to decipher the most expensive and pompous order from a certain coffee chain? I’ll tell you, it’s too many choices. Good Coffee shouldn’t require a new language, […]
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And one cake to find them, One Cake to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. You know after Happy Birthday has been sung. I need one of these! Come on I’m turning 33 this year, that’s the Coming of Age for a Hobbit! I’m going to be an adult. Either way Ontario […]
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This is a bit of a how to. But with poor pictures. A CaffiNation Cooks. Basic edition. So you like high priced spices but hate to spend money? Welcome to my world. However i have a cure for some of the Chili Heads out there. I love Ancho Chili powder, its a smokey spicy pepper […]
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Yes you read the title correctly. Drowning IN coffee. I’ve also called this recipe Spicy Caffeinated Chicken, and lunch. This is how I roll. I’ve been working on the recipe for about 2 months, and I think I have it right now. I’ve made this successfully about 4 times. Further down the road this will […]
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Lovers of Brick! Woo’ers of blocks, Thinkers of all things plastic and knobby. Your day has come. ThinkGeek has started selling the most customizable mug of all time. Is it Lego Branded? Nope… But will lego fit into the knobby and bumpy holes? Probably. Will coffee fit in the top hole? Oh Hell yes it […]
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I took a long time debating internally whether this should be released. technically. Frankenstein was not the Monster, only the mad scientist who created him. The poor reanimated soul was only referred to as the Creature. So this is more directed at the person MAKING the coffee than the coffee itself. Which could be referred […]
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You know some of these days are hard on my ageing bones. I think a nice spa day would feel fantastic… But how about a Coffee spa day? In Japan. Yes that is real brewed coffee getting poured lovingly into the bath. Holy Cow thats looks fantastic. It’s a whole “theme” park located in Hakone, […]
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C.C. Chapman is a capital fellow, I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on a project and have heard him speak live a handful of times. I have yet to listen to him and NOT get enthused about the topic. His books even get me up off the couch and out doing things. […]
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Just because the weather is cold outside doesn’t mean the adult beverages need to be hot. A fun Skull Ice Cube Mold might just be the thing you need. I love the faceted look of the skull and while a more organic look and feel might be much more skull like, i think this one […]
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I’m not usually one for instant coffee. In fact i pretty much hate the stuff. But damn if it isn’t portable and pretty indestructible. Now how cool is this idea? Coffee Kong is compressed instant coffee, coated with a thin sugar covering to keep in the smell and taste. And its all in the shape […]
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Just a General heads up to my other caffeinated Fiends on the go. “To encourage coffee-lovers to try its latest, darkest roast coffee, 7-Eleven, Inc. is holding Dollar Coffee Wednesdays this month, when every size cup of coffee will cost just $1. The new Brazilian Dark Roast is the leading convenience retailer’s […]
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Baconsaurus, doesn’t actually appear to be true bacon, but imported bacon. Panchetta, prosciutto, or one of those exotic meats. Hell that’s OK, he’s a dinosaur, they’re allowed to be eccentric. Still pretty cool non the less. cheezburger.com Baconsaurus for Jurassic Appetites Only | Foodbeast.
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A little Kool Aid homage never hurt anyone, and the image of the red glass decanter bursting through the wall into a suprised rooms is very well known. While this shirt is awesome, it would have been epic if the pot was bursting into… say a starbucks… “Coffee !” T-Shirts & Hoodies by Dansmash | […]
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Deep in the heart of Olde City in Philadelphia a gem awaits. Shane Confectionery. The site has been used as a candy store and had housed confectioners on Premise since 1863. s but had fallen into disrepair Enter the fine fellows who happen to run yet another awesome recovered landmark, Franklin Fountain, a couple […]
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Or a last a timely shot of it! Edible candy cane-esqe shot glasses, just in time for the holidays! How fantastic is that? I know that a little peppermint vodka, or schnapps or just plain whiskey would probably make the holiday cheer brighter at times. The good part about these as opposed to the ICE […]
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Who doesn’t like cooking? I love cooking, and I like weapons, specifically swords… why not combine the two? Combat Kitchenware by James Brown has the solution in the form of a fantastic Kickstarter campaign. I’m gonna have to scrape together 70 bucks, because if you aren’t throwing a cast iron pan on the stove you […]
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The latest in the Coffee Words set. The dark side of coffee is the foul wind that is produced when too much coffee and not enough brushing meet. The product of late nights working on who knows what and cold coffee pots left unattended. Everyone knows it can be a problem. yet no one talks […]
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This is the start of a sketch note series I call coffee words. Terms and terminology you need to know to survive in a well caffeinated world. Today’s word? Coffeenundrum: noun the difficulty choice you ate forced to make at the front of the line at you favorite coffee house. Second definition to follow ;)
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This is a surprisingly fantastic mug. I was more than skeptical that it would actually withstand abuse from my kids and still work as a functional coffee mug. The Mighty Mug is just that surprisingly awesome. And almost un-spill-able. You can’t even punch it! Long and the short of it. It has a vacuum seal […]
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Coffee When the Lights Go Out? It’s all about prep time people! So there is a big storm hitting the east coast right now. And if you’re like me you have water on hand first aid kits supplied and you are eyeballing your expensive coffee maker… wondering how you can make coffee with the power […]
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CakeCentral member solociachef21 has crafted what can only be defined as a true work of art. The Tower of Barad-dûr as depicted in the films. Complete with the lidless eye of Sauron topping it. While everyone is saying wedding cake I’m thinking birthday cake… for me… next year. @wwmom521 needs to make that happen. Seriously […]
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Serious Ze Frank is both a wizard and a genius. Here is the complete guide to trading Halloween Candy… Boom… thats it… go home, or to the next house There are just too many hilarious comments and quips to keep track of… So ENJOY!
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Seriously coffee’s best friend on a crisp fall afternoon. Ginger snaps, spice cookies or the crowd pleaser… Chocolate chip cookies… My fall addiction. Not very waist friendly but oh so tasty for a sometimes food. If you aren’t dunking you aren’t living! So what is your favorite autumnal coffee treat?
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The fine folks at Booskerdoo Coffee were nice enough to ship a second sample of coffee to me as well. If you missed the first go round, check out the review of Black and Tan, the unbelievable checkerboard roasted coffee, but today’s selection is the Jersey Diner-Style Blend. The beans rolled out of the bag […]
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Booskerdoo Coffee claims to be The earth’s best coffees roasted to order. And they recently gifted me with a sample of the Black and Tan Organic Fair trade Coffee. Lovingly roasted in / on their Dietrich in the store. Let me tell you I love the smell of true fresh roasted coffee there is literally […]
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Espresso Brava Sea Salt – Fusion ®. Yup this is salt infused with espresso. Sea Salt. Have I tried it? Nope… Do I want to? Yup! it makes a good case for itself. And I do use coffee and espresso in dessert baking and steak grilling why not marry two of the higher use […]
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I was recently gifted a bag of Zabar’s wonderful coffee by a fellow coffee lover. She swears by the blend saying it was a nice smooth cup, with great taste. Zabar’s is a supermarket food market in New York, While I have never been to the store myself, I do love good food with attention being […]
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Apparently… even the vans know the deep dark truth behind their too burnt offerings masquerading as coffee. But what this really is kiddos is a lesson in living design. After you create something, such as a brand identity and then you start to see that brand being applied to real world situations you need to […]
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If there is one thing I’ve seen from kickstarter it is a ton of really well designed campaigns focused at coffee lovers. This one is no differernt. The Impress coffee brewer takes the concept of a travel mug, the ease of a press pot and the simplicity that is only born of a well thought […]
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Having kids around Halloween is fun. plain and simple its a way for me to share my geekiness, My son will be Leonardo the Turtle this year! But when it comes to food I love searching around and finding the grossest and simplest way to bring the creepy crawlies into the kitchen. I found an […]
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In the wonderful scenic area of Ribeauville France, honey is big business. And local Apiaries are being beeset by a strange problem. The buzz is around blue, green and violet honey turning up mysteriously deep in the hive. Local beekeepers are blaming it on a Mars company processing plant and uncovered sugar containers. With a […]
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A Missive to food bloggers everywhere. I’m done playing nice. I love bacon just as much as the next blogger, if not more so. But the food meme has run its course. You need to stop reporting on every johnny come lately that puts a red and white paint job on a laptop or puts […]
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Happy Halloween party people, angry birds, the marketing machine run by an angry avian faction at Rovio have branched out into tasty fruit snacks. Better suited to movies than snack time though, as the box only holds one massive bag of fruit flavored goodies. Kid approved, as both kids loved them, and we love ourselves […]
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Coffee + Shirt = Awesome. Throw a dash of 8 bit love down the pipe as well.. and well you get this Triforce of graphically designed WIN. $16.99, money well spent. It’s a T Shirt… Proabbly should be listed without the r, because this shirt is the shit! Coffee makes the geek go! Diesel Sweeties […]
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While I’m a bit sad that Pluto is in the Mix, these look awesome! And are apparently quite popular, as there is now a 3 month lead time to getting yourself a set! $17.50 per 10 lollipop set Vintage Confections the shop on Etsy where these awesome bits of candy live has this set and […]
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Every once in a while you realize you haven’t been reading your friend’s blog as closely as you thought you had. MAS is a great friend of the show, and this site routinely sharing awesome goodies of both a geeky and a caffeinated nature. However he posted to his own fabulous site a while back […]
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Look on the horizon it’s the Rare Tea Moon… Wait… that’s no moon! Its a Death Start Tea Infuser. Yeah exactly as geek as it sounds. And the only gripe could possibly be that the Tie Fighter is to the wrong scale if you have something the size of a moon. Exhaust ports non withstanding […]
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So i don’t eat ice cream any more, lactose and me… We just aren’t sympactico anymore, chews every once in a while, ok. Ice cream? Negative… Milk? Nope, the American dairy council had a hit out on me. But i still love desert, and this tastes fantastic… Frozen blueberries and espresso. The natural sugars in […]
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I know a ton of people who have Keurig Machine’s and they all have the same problem. Getting the K- Cups. The machines are great for people on the run who happen to need a quick hit of coffee, tea, or cocoa. K-cups are also a very economical alternative to buying your coffee every day […]
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I calls them like I sees them. And this design is flat out awesome. Buzzin’ by Aaron Jay aka randyotter posted over at threadless is one of those designs that deserves all the accolades, after a mighty fine cup of coffee of course! Threadless We’re gonna need a reprint on this one.
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Waiting for dinner, but i brought my sketchbook. No clue what I’ll use this little guy for in the future If anything, but he wanted to come out and play.
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So we’re currently on vacation, which when you’re traveling with kids means delays and redirected intentions. It also means that the coffee is never ready when it should be. I chose not to bring my french press this time, because I’m only down to one carafe, and i wanted to keep it intact, packing it […]
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Via Geek Sweets, Zelda Themed Life Cakes… Err Cupcakes. It’s Dangerous to go alone. Take this! So Awesome. And they look soo tasty to boot! Red Velvet cake, with awesome pixelated designs all over the place. CaffiNation’s Cruft.
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Final Touch on the Rock glass set is a spherical silicon mold for maximum scotch enjoyment. Anyone who is anyone knows that the less surface area your scotch touches the less water in your beverage of choice. And while we all can’t drop some real rocks into you glass, because who wants to deal with […]
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Yup, true honest to goodness marshmallows, made with real sugar. Hand crafted with high quality Penzey’s Vanilla extract, and sold via Etsy and their own website. Wondermade has produced an unbelievable gourmet quality marshmallow made with real Guinness is rolled in salty pretzels to give it that real baroom taste, you know without the second […]
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It’s a simple recipe. And there are a couple tricks to making it that much easier and tastier. Use flat coke for a longer freezing and clearer Popsicle. The more alcohol you use the less freezy it will be. Freeze for two hours without the sticks, and just when the mix is nice and slushy […]
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I hate the summertime for coffee news. Everything is about iced coffee. And most of the heathens put milk in it… Don’t even start about the ___a-Chino crowd and their nonsense. I like my coffee simple. Ice and coffee. But I wanted to “Change the game” a little bit. I’ve done the coffee as ice […]
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How do you get your ideas? Do you get them by the cup, by the gallon or by the bite? Do you chew them up and spit them out when they are just the right consistency? Keith Becker helepd create a video about a world where ideas only come from coffee, and the corperations have […]
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Let’s be honest you don’t always have the means or ability to make good coffee while you’re in work. More often than not you have the communal coffee pot, the harbinger of doom and bacteria that usually gets boiled down to the last barely recognizable sludge or charcoal. I don’t know how many times I […]
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Some men make firepits out of stone and metal. Some men cook their meat on a grill powered by dead dinosaurs. Other men LIVE! I have no information other than the obvious awesome nature of this creation. Yo ho ho and a bottle of SAUCE! Let’s hoist the Meat and set sail towards DINNER Apparently […]
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This is without a doubt the best Pinky and the Brain cake i have ever seen. I was recently contacted by the artist. Kathy’s work can be found over at cakeandcaboodle.deviantart.com Be sure to stop by and give her creations all the love and attention they so rightly deserve! All of this. next year this […]
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I was recently contacted by Newton Vineyards with information about their unfiltered Wine and it’s similarity to unfiltered Coffee, or French Press Coffee. I was intrigued. Unfiltered wine? I had honestly never heard of it. But I love and live off of unfiltered Coffee. To me unfiltered Coffee and espresso are the two pinnacles of […]
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A Japanese ad agency was faced with a client trying to reinvigorate their business after the devastation of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. They sold Nori, the delicate seaweed wrap that surrounds several different varieties of Sushi. The ad agency I&SBBDO decided to produce a simple and elegant layout by cutting patterns into […]
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I’m a huge Fan of Aerosmith, from their early stuff to their more recent offerings. I’ve probably seen them in concert more than any other band, and I’ve never been disappointed. Quite simply they know how to rock. The band has in recent years also started to branch out into other endeavors. From Joe Perry’s […]
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You know there may come a time when my daughter starts digging doll house type things. And I dread having to spend tons of money on tiny furniture. Right now she is into Cars, robots, and monsters anything to play with her big brother. Oh and baby dolls. I would probably have used these little […]
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So from time to time the whiteboard in my office gets a little empty… Usually when the to do list on the side is not moving. You see the center of the board is workspace, and short order items. When whitespace appears magical things happen like a coffee sunrise. Feast your eyes upon the glory […]
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I love me some coffee. Just look around the site. It reeks of the stuff. But I also enjoy a truly great dark chocolate. And the Fine folks at Torn Ranch have just such a product they were kind enough to send my way. Today’s review focuses on the wonderful world of Dark, Decadent Chocolate […]
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I have reviewed some fine Peet’s Coffee in the past. And quite frankly Their coffee is always a joy to review. This time around We are looking at their 2012 Anniversary blend. My only complaint for this entire review is that the coffee showed up pre-ground. I absolutely love whole bean coffee, it gives […]
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Lego, Guinness, Cake, Star Wars… seperate these are things that make like awesome. Together they make the stuff of dreams. The wonderful Cake artist Jen from Sweet Element is at it again. She put together some of my all time favorite things into one glorius wedding cake, in a rush no less. Based on a […]
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I am not particulary fond of beer. I prefer harder beverages. However, I am quite intrigued to try out the 8-Bit Pale Ale. Tallgrass Brewing Company, from Manhattan, Kansas, has created a beer that’s been getting some good reviews. Many who have tried it, have said it has a tropical scent, and that it has […]
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I was just sent a link to this wonderful infographic on how coffee has changed America. Truely a nicely designed piece or work, with a bunch of fun tidbits along the way. Did you know that the first license to sell coffee was granted to a woman in Boston in 1670? Dorothy Jones, we thank […]
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Not much else needs to be explained here. You die, eventually. And you get buried, forever immortalized in a bacon-esque coffin for the low low price of $2,999.99, by J&D foods. Here is the thing. if i want to be buried in a bacon coffin, that bad boy better be crispy and edible. I’m talking […]
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It’s coffee, it’s funny. It’s here. Thats right, real mugs, sinking into the table, but not really. How awesome is this? 15$ Not too shabby. Sinking Mugs Are a Functional April Fool’s Day Prank.
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There is a simple solution for Coffee, we already covered that though. What happens when you want to branch out… what are your options. This is only the first draft f the board but I’m still open for comments. the style will change a bit. But come on it’s a bit jittery, just the like […]
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We here at the CaffiNation love us some robotic fun. But how cool would it be to throw a little locomotion into your Sodium and Pepper needs? A little NaCl waddling across the table is just good old fashioned fun if you ask me. Only problem is the price, $24.99 for the set is a […]
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Have you heard? Scrounging in your seat cushions for change, or loose bills is now a sign of a terrorist, at least according to the FBI. But, hey what do they know? I pay for most things in cash when I can help it. Helps me keep track of where my money is going, gives […]
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Created using a plaster model of a real human skull, no word on the deceased’s name, but Artist Marina Malvada, from Quebec, has captured lightening in a bottle, or rather a skull. Mixed between Belgian Dark and milk chocolates the skulls each look unique, and come in at a price of 200 USD. I love […]
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So with a name like Ghost Pepper the Bhut Jolokia had not only the intense heat, but the badass name to go with it. Sorry kid you coulda been a contender… There is a new sheriff in town. And not only is it hotter, but it has a cooler name… Meet the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion […]
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There are quite a few traditions that I remmber from growing up. One of my favorites was and still is Fastnacht day. Some call it Shrove tuesday, others call it Fat Tuesday, and I’ve heard tell of this Mardi Gras thing too… There might even be a subtle religious overtone to the real meaning behind […]
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For years the CaffiNation has been only about coffee, at least perceptually. The logo is a coffee bean the old tagline was “Tunes and Tech, Coffee and all things Caffeine”, or “Fear the Bean”. But it hasn’t been true I love tea,, good tea, and I drink it almost as often as I drink coffee. […]
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Certain things in life need to be enjoyed to their fullest. Close your eyes, sip by gentle sip taking the world’s cares and pushing them to the side for one mug at a time. Do this enough and your problems might melt away. I was recently sent a wonderful care package by NeedCaffeine.com a […]
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The french are know for a great many refined things in the world, dainty cheeses, varied wines, and champagne. Well you can add another culinary masterpiece, with a little geek flair thrown in. Enter, with appropriate music of course, the Darth Vader (apprently Vador in french) Burger! Actually the picture looks even more epic when […]
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I recently got to try out Third Street Chai‘s Wonderful Festivus Chai. Little know fact this Coffee lover also happens to really enjoy Chai and Tea in various forms. If they are done well. This all natural Savory blend comes in at just the right time. Heat a little milk, throw in the concentrate and […]
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We all love having our tasty hot beverages on the go, and now with KeepCup the options to do so are growing in a much more earth friendly manner. I’ve been play testing this replacement for a take out cup for about a month now. And I’d like to share my findings with you. What […]
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I like making coffee almost as much as I like drinking coffee. Which I guess is helpful, but the problem with loving coffee is that you need to be able to repeat the results for company. Now I previously posted 5 tips for making coffee for company. Please consider this an update. Secrets on making […]
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Some stories start out as a simple review. get a product, review the product, publish findings. I’m not going to lie, I love getting coffee sent to me to review. AgroEco Nicaraguan coffee did more than teach me how to spell Nicaragua, it opened my eyes a bit. But before we get into the heavy […]
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What do you get when you mix real ingredients, with actual sugar and a commitment to being environmentally friends? Well a tasty treat if you do it right. The fine folks at Savor Sweets are home to a whole host of different examples of how to do this right. And they were kind enough to […]
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On episode 507, we talked a bit about the Pumpkin Pie Brownies from Foodbeast. Well I also sent Mrs CaffiNation the same story. And since I’m all laid up after shoulder surgery she made a couple chnges and whipped up some sinfully tasty goodies. Thick fudge Pumpkin pie goodness. Rather than use the Brownie mix […]
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What would happen if you were able to enjoy your favorite breakfast food and have the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, without the spill hazard? Well the folks at Wired Waffles have the answer. They recently sent us a sample of their wares to run hrough its paces. We have previously […]
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The following recipes have been shared with me by the fine folks at Lipton, so I pass them along to you as they look mighty tasty. I love when brands share out recipes for any event, and as per usual you can substitute your favorite brand of tea or brew your own into the recipes […]
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Fantastic carving job A carvered Pumpkin, the black speech. I dare not utter it here. But this is a flava flave style pendent if you were to try and wear it around your neck. What does it make invisible? From the artist… “One pumpkin to scare them all One pumpkin to find them One pumpkin […]
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You know… I was just thinking how much I would love to be able to play retro video games (1980’s Style), and enjoy the fine atmosphere of a night out with my friends all at the same time. I’ve talk about the Barcade in Brooklyn, mostly in hushed reverential tones. Never in my wildest dreams […]
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The band The Grateful Dead is a great many things, musical pioneers, community trailblazers. But up until now they haven’t been wine. And now they are. joining the Wines that Rock collections along with the likes of the Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd. Available online in 3, 6, and 12 bottle packs. Enough for the […]
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You know you have a certain theme song in your head right now! Bah Dum, Bah Dum…. and so on Its a Shark that appears as you drink, and will eat your face, if he ever gets released from carbonite… or Porcelain. ( bucks is not a bad deal. I love the tagline, […]
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What do you get when an old school rapper like Method Man hits up some Sour / Sweet candy treats? Viral Gold… I love me some Sour Patch Kids. And according to the video a new game called World Gone Sour This video has some seriously quotable lines, and a lovely Star wars reference. World […]
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A phrase I unabashedly derrived fromt he term Cowboy Up, indicating that the person was about to do some hard work. Same thing but for creative endeavors there is less likely to be a physical rammification for a poor performance, but any effort needs to be maxed out. Only one way I know to burn […]
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This image is one of my favorite projects from the past couple of years. I loved the original design, but it was a little off. this reworking of the concept, however slight I think shows off the data a bit better. What are you looking at? Well this is an infographic showing the […]
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Coffee is what fuels us, it is what powers so many things we do. I’ve shown this design before, and even printed out some fun giveaway posters. And of all of the things I’ve done this is one of my absolute favorites. I can think of no better story to throw down on National Coffee […]
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So today, September 29th is National Coffee Day! What does that mean? Well a lot of differernt places are offering free coffee. But I’m taking a different route. I think you owe it to yourself to try and find the best coffee in your area and enjoy it. In fact take a few extra moments […]
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The experiance of drinking tea is just as important as the taste. there is a ceremony involved in creating good tea, in enjoying it to its fullest. This product, dubbed Cuptea, by designer Lee Seo-jin brings all of that into one delightful package. At this point just a design exercise but the product is […]
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Not sure when this came out but I love the idea. Starbucks has debuted a larger mug with a special coating on it. This coating, when written on with the included pen and baked in an oven becomes permanently marked with your words of wisdom, inspirational doodle or hilarious missive. And honestly $14.95 for a […]
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Yup that right there is optimus priime… As a Hostess Snowball. Apparently there is also a Chockwave cupcake, for Shockwave, but chocolate. I’m not sure if i have to explain this further than pointing at the picture. Yep… that just happened. Snoballimus Prime.
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A collection of off the wall Sculptures and food based art. My personal favorite is the Pepper Skull above. and the Scallion Mantis below. Have you seen any other awesome food art? I myself have been known to dabble in carving, Apples, Pumpkins ect. Its almost time again. h/t Mas @ IneedCoffee […]
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Yup… Think the more you watch the more coffee I drink… By the by this was created with Social Gif if you have a webcam and 30 seconds you too can become teh internet STAR! you know i’m even starting to freak myself out here
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The fine folks at KRUPS have passed along a couple of fun fall themed coffee recipies. Now I know not everyone likes flavoured coffee or spiced lattes but there are a large portion of people who do. I for one love fall the season, and do try to enjoy a good coffee confection now and […]
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Meet the new boss same as the old boss. I have a long history with Coffee and Vodka. A bit longer on the coffee side of things. And way back in 2007 I wrote an article on how to make Coffee Vodka, and for the longest time, all was good. However, there were a couple […]
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I Love getting an image stuck in my head, and quite honestly this one had been bouncing around in my attic for a while. Especially when people ask how I like my coffee. Black as my soul? or If you happen to be able to brave the horror, i would truly enjoy some R’lyeh […]
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