Author Archives: Matt
DIY coffee roaster
I gotta admire the persistence exhibited by the developer of the UglyRoast coffee roaster, a home-grown coffee roasting contraption. The project ended with the purchase of an off the shelf coffee roaster, but the website is still a good read for those of you interested in building your own. You can check it out at … Continue reading
Bodum Bistro Pour-Over Coffee Machine
The new Bodum pour over coffee machine is quite remarkable. I say that because, well, I don’t get it. $250 for what appears to be an enhanced drip coffee maker? Sure, it looks cool. Nice design. Nice materials. But $250 for a drip maker? I don’t quite get it. Maybe I need to try to … Continue reading
Coffee music
So, how many songs can you think of that are about coffee? I’d be surprised if you can name more than ten. Well, here’s a nice compilation of FORTY songs about coffee! Enjoy, and see how many you recognize!
Starbucks Blonde Roast
Well I’m sure by now you’ve seen Starbucks advertising their new blonde roast coffee. They’ve been pushing this hard, samples in the stores, etc. So how is it? If you’re a regular Starbucks drinker, you’ll certainly find it different. If you’re one of those people who jokingly refer to Starbucks as “Starburnt” in reference to … Continue reading
KonaRed energy drink
The fruit of the coffee cherries, previously discarded as waste in pursuit of the precious seed inside, has found a new usefulness as the main ingredient in a new energy drink, KonaRed. The fruit is said to be rich in antioxidants and nutrients. Source: ecoprenurist.com
Latte art
I love latte art. Sure, it does nothing for the taste of the drink, but for those who truly love coffee, it’s a drnk to be savored slowly and anything that adds to that experienced us to be valued. So, I feel compelled to share a collection of 35 awesome latte art images I came … Continue reading
