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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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

Image via Wikipedia 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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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? View full post on Coffee Review with Coffee Cup News

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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 … Continue reading →

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Whole Bean or Ground? & Review – Episode #129

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ed

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 : … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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

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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, … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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. View full post on a sweetmarias wee-blog

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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, … Continue reading →

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“Handpresso” Mobile Espresso Machine

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Ed

diginfo – www.diginfo.tv 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 … Continue reading →

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What is the difference between regular and espresso brewing coffee?

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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