coffee Articles

K Kat

USBC & SCAA

Acronyms unite! The United States Barista Championship kicked off today down at th...

• Apr 15, 2010

K Kat

Knowledge IS Power: Balance & Accountability in Home Espresso

For Richard Branson, an essential criteria for his business success, his compass, ...

• Apr 14, 2010

K Kat

Nespresso Competition?

While the Nespresso machines are clean, convenient and easy to use -- as well as ...

• Mar 30, 2010

K Kat

Field Trip: Hario USA - Slow Cold Brew

Some folks live for iced coffee alone, and options like the old toddy makers or th...

• Mar 27, 2010

K Kat

Health Watch: Dark Roast = Tummy Friendly?

Having GI distress after a cup of coffee is more than enough reason for some folks...

• Mar 23, 2010

K Kat

Single Origin: Velton's Finca Alaska

While we have an appreciation for the simplicity of many espresso blends, getting ...

• Mar 21, 2010

K Kat

Field Trip: Hario USA - Cup Tasting Championships

One of the things we loved hearing about during our visit to Hario USA was Edwin's...

• Mar 16, 2010

K Kat

Field Trip: Hario USA - Coffee: Acidity vs. Bitterness vs. Rancid Oils

Folks will often ask us for info on coffee that has less acidity because they have...

• Mar 10, 2010

K Kat

Vroom Vroom Vroom

With a lot of recent scientific data pointing to the adverse impact our reliance o...

• Mar 8, 2010

K Kat

A Different Kind of Buzz

Addiction can be a lonely place. Whether we hide our vices or not -- stealing a se...

• Mar 6, 2010

K Kat

Field Trip: Hario USA - Coffee Processing Experiment @ Finca Vista Hermosa

Edwin Martinez is not only the US representative of the Hario products, he's also ...

• Mar 5, 2010

K Kat

Hot Blog on Blog Action: Dublin Barista

Written by the 2009 Irish Barista Champion, Colin Harmon, Dublin Barista is a grea...

• Mar 3, 2010