Monthly Archives: December 2006
Growth of the coffee industry in America
According to an article at Marketwatch.com, there’s more coffee being roasted in the US now than in past decades. Surprisingly though, ‘gourmet’ or specialty beans only account for 15% of US demand. The article is full of stats; you can view it here.
How to make money with a large coffee shop
There’s a business I’ve seen for sale in a small Colorado town, it’s a nicely decorated coffee shop with a fantastic view. The problem is, it’s large – split level, with a lot of square footage. I’m guessing the current owners are selling due to lack of utilization. So, how does one utilize all that … Continue reading
Christmas gift ideas
Looking for a Christmas gift for a coffee lover? I recommend looking at the past Coffeeopolis stories in the Equipment category, you’ll find a lot of great ideas there! If you’re looking to buy coffee beans for someone, be careful. If the person you’re shopping for is truly a coffee connoisseur, they’ll most likely appreciate … Continue reading
Roasting: Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu Hermosa
I’ve roasted a few quarter pound batches of Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu Hermosa from Sweet Marias, and am really impressed so far. I’m roasting it well into the second crack, until the oils are starting to appear on many of the beans. The result is making great espresso. Not my all-time favorite, but I’d rate … Continue reading
Recipe: Mocha Trifle
Dunkin Donuts has published some really, really creative recipes using coffee as a key ingredient! They’re all summed up in this press release; I’m splitting them up into separate posts here at Coffeeopolis to make it easier to navigate through them. They’re not simple recipes, but they sound great! Mocha Trifle This trifle combines melted … Continue reading
Recipe: Espresso Spiked BBQ Braised Short Ribs with Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Dunkin Donuts has published some really, really creative recipes using coffee as a key ingredient! They’re all summed up in this press release; I’m splitting them up into separate posts here at Coffeeopolis to make it easier to navigate through them. They’re not simple recipes, but they sound great! Espresso Spiked BBQ Braised Short Ribs … Continue reading
