Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer with Thermo Carafe

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Ed

  • Technivorm coffee brewers are the “gift of choice” for European brides.
  • Hand crafted in the Netherlands using respected Dutch materials and advanced technology, each brewer is specifically designed for reliability and durability.
  • Technivorm coffee brewers brew simply great coffee, perfectly at the right temperature, every time, for a life time, throughout the world.
  • Brewing temperature between 198°F-205°F, keeping temperature between 176°F-185°F meeting the requirements of the ECBC/SCAE/SCAA
  • dimensions: 15.75″H x 7.1″W x 12.5″D

Product Description
Technivorm is Europe’s leading manufacture of quality coffee brewers, sanctioned by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE), the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), and the European Coffee Brewing Centre (ECBC). Technivorm success is based on commitment to research and building, by hand, these superb brewers since 1964. ” … If you must buy an automatic drip machine, this is the one. Though pricey, it’s the only drip coffee maker that hit optimal temperatures for brewing and serving in our tests. It’s also fast and very simple to operate, and pieces disassemble easily for cleaning.” Cook’s Illustrated – Sep/Oct 2009.

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DeLonghi Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Ed

  • 12-cup drip coffeemaker with 24-hour programmable digital timer
  • Fill the machine from under the cabinet; patented front drawer allows for easy access to water channel and coffee basket
  • Aroma Button:  This special function option time-releases water to saturate coffee grounds a little at a time to extract a fuller flavor;  the result is an enhanced taste and aroma for those who prefer a more full-bodied cup of coffee.
  • Passive cup warmer on top; nonstick warming plate; 2-hour auto shut-off; cord storage
  • Permanent gold-tone filter; water-level indicator; pause-and-serve function

Product Description
DeLonghi’s Drip Coffee Maker features complete frontal access feature to easily fill the water tank and ground coffee filter without moving the unit from under the counter. Open the door using the handle, pour water in the channel and put grounds in the coffee filter. Aroma button activates a unique brewing process that enhances the flavor and aroma of your coffee. To achieve this full-bodied flavor, the coffee maker advances through several continuous cycles. During the cycles, water is released into the filter basket in 30-second intervals. This special time-released process saturates grounds a little at a time to extract the best flavor and aroma from your coffee. Permanent gold-tone filter is durable, long-lasting, and specially designed to keep even the finest grounds out of your coffee. 24-hour programmable digital timer with 2 hour automatic shut-off. Also includes water level indicator, pause and serve function, cup storage tray, non-stick warming plate, and cord storage.

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Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!”

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Ed


GTA3 – Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” (ps2 – full) www.gtamissions.com http

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Quickie, How-to Dye Stuff in Coffee, Threadbanger

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Ed


Turn a plain old pair of jeans into a cool pair of vintage jeans using some quick and easy tricks. Watch the entire episode at: www.youtube.com and subscribe on YouTube to get new episodes of Thread Heads!

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Folgers Closing Kansas City Plant

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Ed
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J.M. Smucker Co, who owns Folgers, as announced that it will close its plant in Kansas City as of mid-2012.  The phase out of the plant will begin early next year, when Folgers will begin laying off approximately 50 of the plant’s 180 workers.
Maribeth Badertscher, a spokeswoman for The J.M. Smuckers Co., said that production [...]

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Little Coffee Cookbook

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Ed

This delightful compendium includes a brief history of the beverage, describes various types of coffee and brewing methods, and offers a wide selection of appetizers, desserts, and main dishes made with coffee.

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Mr. Coffee CJX21-CP 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ed

  • Fresh brew timer ensures that your coffee is hot and fresh when you need it
  • 2-hour auto shut-off keeps coffee hot for 2 hours and then shuts off
  • Brew strength selector adjust to brewing time to create more full-flavored coffee
  • Brewing pause-n-serve lets you pour a cup of coffee while its still brewing
  • Brushed chrome accents make it a nice addition to your kitchen decor

Product Description
There is nothing better than waking up to the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Mr. Coffee’s CJX21-CP 12 cup programmable coffee maker is the machine to make that dream a reality. Features include; Fresh brew timer, 2-hour auto shut-off safety feature, Brew strength selector, pause-n-serve functionality, Brushed chrome that make a nice addition to your kitchen decor.

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Percolator Unboxing – Episode #133

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ed

Overview

Jason unboxes a  percolator from GE.

Question of the Day?

Have you ever used a percolator?

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Passion for Coffee

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ed

A beautiful cookbook that tells the rich history of coffee and includes delectable yet unusual recipes made with coffee! Patricia McCausland-Gallo provides the reader with a wealth of information about the origin and history of coffee along with recipes that include savory main dishes, salads and sides, desserts and drinks of all kinds. Not just for the coffee lover, the food lover is surely to enjoy the interesting recipes and tales truly something for everyone.

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Whole Bean or Ground? & Review – Episode #129

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ed

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Machine & Description

Mr. Coffee Electric Coffee Grinder with Chamber Maid Cleaning System

This blade grinder does it job well. Distributes an even grind and has an automatic stop setting.

Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Functionality: 4
Esthetics : 3
Ease of Use: 4
Quality: 4
Price vs Above Ratings: 4

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Spiro Sells $13 Cup of Coffee

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Ed

In these economic times its hard to believe that people would pay $13 or a cup of coffee.  Well, believe it.  Spiro, a coffee shop in Baltimore, is selling a 12oz cup of coffee for $13 and people are lining up to buy it!

Spiro is selling a blend from El Salvadore called Aida’s Grand Reserve.  [...]

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The Book of Coffee and Tea: Second Revised Edition

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Ed

The book of coffee and tea is a passionate guide to selecting, tasting, preparing, and serving the beverages caffeine connoisseurs can’t live without. Written by acknowledged experts in the coffee-roasting and tea-importing business, this book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about that beloved cup of joe (or orange pekoe), including how to: distinguish between Kona, Jamaican, Mocha, Java, and the other varieties of coffee; choose the method of brewing that’s best for you; make the perfect cup of coffee at the ideal temperature, no mater which method you choose; recognize ginseng, oolong, Earl Grey Ceylon, and the myriad other types of tea; blend and prepare your own herbal teas at home; recognize quality and freshness; find the best coffee, tea, equipment, and accessories, using the completely updated mail order section.

Rich with the lore, steeped in tradition, and brimming with expert information, this is the only book coffee and tea lovers will ever need.

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Saeco Nina Bar Traditional Espresso Machine

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Ed

  • 15-bar pressure, stainless steel boiler
  • Adjustable coffee dial and brew-strength selector
  • Cup warming surface comfortably holds two espresso cups
  • Pannarello for manual frothing and hot water for tea
  • Pressurized aluminum portafilter ensures optimal espresso extraction
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Latest Coffee Auctions

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Ed

Check out these auctions:
Back to School Geneva 2PC Quilt Bedspreads Coffee TWIN

US $15.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 5:15:53 PDT
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Dark Brewed Coffee: Stomach Problem Cure

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Ed

I must be pulling your leg, right? To be honest, I am not quite convinced about this piece of news, but it is just too good not to share. According to new research (we have new studies ALL THE TIME, don’t we?), there is something in dark brewed coffee that can help stomach problems.

This is what The Med Guru says:

People who were earlier forced to resist the much-desired morning coffee cup due to the fear of stomach pain can now have it without another thought, claimed the study.

“This discovery is going to help a lot of people who suffer from coffee sensitivity. As coffee-lovers, we’re very excited about this research,” said Dr. Veronika Somoza from the University of Vienna in Austria, and Dr. Thomas Hofmann, from the Technische Universitat Munchen in Germany, who conducted the study.

Don’t get me wrong – I am very much in support of the idea behind the study, but my experience does not seem to agree with the findings. I have a very acidic stomach, and it just gets worse whenever I have too much coffee. And, yes, I do drink black brewed coffee for the most part. As much as I love coffee, I have to admit that I have had to cut back so many times due to the stomach problems.

They say it’s all about this component:

The study found that the components that triggered molecular mechanism of acid production in the stomach cells were caffeine, catechols and N-alkanoly-5-hydroxytryptamides.

The finding revealed that there wasn’t one single irritant, but a mixture of compounds that caused the irritant property of coffee.

Moreover, one of the components, N-methylpyridium (NMP), helped in stagnating the production of hydrochloric acid by the stomach cells, which can reduce stomach irritation.

The darker roasted coffee beans contain almost twice the amount of NMP than the raw coffee beans. The level of NMP in the beans depends on the roasting method and the natural variety of the bean, revealed the researchers.

I guess it’s now a question of making sure that we get the component, isn’t it?

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Coffee Can Lead To Food Addiction

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Ed

And you’re telling me that NOW? I know, this kind of news is simply not welcome at certain times. While we’re in the middle of Lent, a lot of people are actually practicing abstinence of one sort or another. No need to talk about food, right?

Sorry, I can’t help but share the results of this recent study that I just read about. According to the article, fatty food and junk food are addictive; and this includes items like coffee, sugar, and meat. More:

Paul Kenny at Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter, Fla and colleagues also found when junk addictive foods like bacon, sausage, pound cake, and candy bars were removed from their diet, the rats went on a hunger strike – they did not eat anything for two weeks.
Furthermore, the researchers discovered that eating the addictive food literally changed brain chemistry by suppressing the dopamine D2 receptor in the brain’s reward system, leading to compulsive eating.
The study suggests that the tasty junk foods may play a big role in the national obesity epidemic.

Seriously, people. Get a life! We know that we get addicted to food. We know that certain people get addicted more easily. But, we also know that we can’t live without coffee. So what do you expect us to do?

You know what I was thinking? If the researchers keep it up, we just might have organizations for coffee addicts in the next several years. We might even have programs that will help people get off of their coffee addiction. Oh how sad.

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Macro Mayhem – Looking at Home Roasted Coffee

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Ed

Yet another macro image look, this time at roasted coffee, talking about good roasts and bad. The samples are from the Home-Barista.com home roast competition.

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What is the reliability of super automatic espresso machines?

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Ed

Q: I am thinking of buying a super-automatic espresso machine like the Jura Ena, Delonghi Magnifica, or Saeco Odea. How long do these machines typically last? And what is the repair cost if they break? This is for home use, so I would use it on average once a day.

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“Handpresso” Mobile Espresso Machine

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Ed

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Daisaku Shoji Ltd. exhibited the “Handpresso” mobile espresso machine at the Autumn 2008 Tokyo International Gift Show. The Handpresso works with high pressure extraction using an air pump and doesn’t require electricity, so it can be easily carried with you when traveling such as to the beach or mountains for enjoyment of high quality espresso anytime and anywhere. The Handpresso, which was developed in France, is a simple, compact unit with a hint of elegance and is cherished by espresso fans worldwide. “It’s very simple to make espresso with the Handpresso. Simply pump the machine to a pressure of 16 bar, add coffee powder that comes in a small pack, and pour in some hot water. Now you can easily enjoy delicious espresso anytime no matter where you are.”

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    Posted on March 27, 2010 by Ed

    I looked up a latte recipe and it calls for espresso coffee but I have just regular Folgers coffee.

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