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The Reluctant Barista: Tackling the Rocket R58 Dual Boiler
I had an 'Aha! Moment' this morning and it changed my whole relationship with espr...- Jan 23, 2013

Cost of Kopi Luwak Leads to Civet Cruelty
Whether you call it Kopi Luwak or Civet Coffee, the java produced through the 'nat...- Mar 21, 2012

Coffee: A College Student's Life Line
Before the days -- or should I say the long nights -- of cramming for tests, writi...- Mar 6, 2012

Espresso vs. Coffee Beans: Is There a Difference?
Browsing the coffee aisle, you might notice some bags are marked as espresso or dr...- Feb 29, 2012

Recipe: Orange Espresso Chocolate Pudding
Zesty orange and a caffeine kick turn rich chocolate pudding into a sophisticated ...- Mar 24, 2011

Giving New Meaning to the Phrase 'Empty Calories'
This infographic from awhile back laid out the different caloric intake of foods a...- May 25, 2010

Better Living Through Chemistry: Caffeine
We get so wrapped up in the cornucopia of flavors it offers that we sometimes forg...- May 18, 2010

Recipe: Amanda's Espresso Chocolate Pie
If you don't know by now that we have a little bit of a sweet tooth, then you have...- May 17, 2010

Latte Art Madness
We don't pretend to be latte artists by any stretch of the imagination, although G...- Apr 29, 2010

Hot Blog on Blog Action: The Other Black Stuff
Since spending a nice chunk of time in its rolling hills in our youth (St. Mullins...- Apr 28, 2010

Hot Blog on Blog Action: Dark Roasted Blend
We were recently pointed to this blog because of an entry on strange and beautiful...- Mar 28, 2010

Hot Blog on Blog Action: Dublin Barista
Written by the 2009 Irish Barista Champion, Colin Harmon, Dublin Barista is a grea...- Mar 3, 2010