Monthly Archives: January 2007
DIY coffee roasting – Lifehacker
So, why roast your own coffee, you ask? The reasons are plentiful. You get the freshest coffee possible (which makes a HUGE difference, believe me), complete control over the roasting process and exactly how long the beans are roasted (allowing you to fine tune the roast for your personal tastes), and the added bonus of … Continue reading
Detailed coffee reviews
The Coffee Review website has some nicely detailed reviews of various coffees from major retailers. One thing I don’t like is that a lot of them are bought pre-ground, but I suppose they do this to better represent what the average American is actually buying. So as such, this website may not be the best … Continue reading
Teflon-coated portafilter
Many people believe the flavor of espresso is altered by the brass of the portafilter used in brewing. To address this, Portaflon is selling portafilters that have been coated with teflon. Currently, they’re focusing on parts for La Marzocco, Faema, and Rancillo machines. It’s a cool idea, check it out at their website linked to … Continue reading
The Italians define what a cappucino is
Italians sure do take their espresso seriously. Thank goodness too, for imagine what the coffee giants of the world may do to it otherwise? The latest news from Italy is that the National Institute for Italian Espresso has officially declared what a cappucino is. No, it’s not what you order at Starbucks. A proper cappucino … Continue reading
Amazing picture of a drop of milk hitting some coffee
Check out this great photo of a drop of milk falling into some coffee! Very impressive work, from someone identified as ‘IreneM’ over at dpchallenge.com. You can see the full res image here.
