The U.S. Barista Championship will be held this weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center. At the event, each of 60 contestants who have qualified by placing in regional competitions must prepare and serve a total of 12 espressos, cappuccinos and signature drinks to a panel of four “sensory” judges, all in 15 minutes or less….
Monthly Archives: April 2008
The Worst Coffee I’ve Ever Tasted
If I don’t get up in the morning and have my coffee – forget it for the rest of the day. And, that’s not including the treats of coffee I like while I’m in work mode throughout the day. Yes, I see the dentist regularly, just to make sure my teeth stay white. But, recently,…
Cafe Central in Vienna
A tribute to a really great coffee house is always in need. In relation to the Viennese Coffee Houses, Cafe Central is definitely in order when describing atmosphere and great coffee houses that have led the way of the coffee culture. This coffee house has been opened since 1860, in which it gained a quick…
Where Coffee Houses Comes From
For those who love to write, read or hang out in coffee shops, tribute should be paid to the first splurge of coffee houses. Of course, this starts with the Viennese Coffee culture. The concept of coffee houses started in Vienna in the 19th century – yes that long ago. During this time, these were…
Boulder Coffee House and Bookstore
Yes, I’m a coffee house fanatic. I’ve been to every single coffee shop within a 50 mile radius of my home, and plan on searching some more. Some I love, some I hate. But, when it comes to bookstore coffee houses, there is one that is what I would consider ‘a smart investment made.’ The…
Kona Coffee
Kona coffee is gown on the Hawaiian hillsides of Mount Hualalai and Mount Mauna Loa. The Hawaiian climate and volcanic soil is perfect for growing the rare and expensive coffee bean. In late August the bright red fruit (characteristic of the Kona coffee tree) are ready for harvest. After harvesting, the beans go through a…
Finding Ways to Roast Your Brew
If you want to start a coffee shop, there are a lot of options that you need to consider with the equipment, upkeep and gradual success towards the shop. Often times, jumping into starting a corner cafe can cost a large investment and can be slow on return. If you need a boost to get…
Coffee Barbeque Sauce…Yes, ReallY!
I came across this recipe a while back, and gave it a try. It is delicious. Summer is almost upon us and that means barbeque’s will be getting fired up in backyards everywhere! Try mixing this coffee enhanced sauce to add a new twist on to your favorite BBQ selections this season! These are the…
Recipe For Cafe Au Lait Pudding
Coffee is not just for drinking! Here is a delicious recipe that uses coffee as one of the ingredients. Enjoy! What You’ll Need: 1 package of Jell-O® brand vanilla instant pudding (2.5 oz.) 1 package of Jell-O® brand chocolate instant pudding (2.5 oz.) 3 ½ cups of milk. 1 cup of drip coffee, chilled. (Any…
Coffee and Your Health
Current research reveals that moderate coffee drinking can benefit your health. The contents of your average morning wake up call can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, liver and gallstone disease. Drinking coffee also reduces the risk of certain types of cancer and is anti-diabetic. Its natural ingredients naturally improves the body’s insulin production and glucose metabolism. Coffee’s…