tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-101467732012-02-07T15:20:50.840+08:00Welcome to the blogging pages of the <a href="http://www.coffee-makers-cafe.com/">Coffee Makers Cafe</a> Website. For heaps of tips on coffee and espresso making, plus articles about coffee, espresso machines, coffee grinders, roasters, cappuccino machines, milk frothers and more... check out <a href="http://www.coffee-makers-cafe.com/">Coffee Makers Cafe</a>.cmcafehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11609429491750145374noreply@blogger.comBlogger891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10146773.post-22385892227624951232008-08-29T23:03:00.000+08:002008-08-29T23:08:01.649+08:00

Well it's been a long time coming, but I've finally managed to get this page on home coffee roasters up at Coffee Makers Cafe. It's been an interesting little bit of research to find out the differences between a drum roaster and a hot air roaster. I still use my little popcorn popper, but I've got my eye on an IRoast2 - they look amazing.So check out the new page, let me know what you think. I

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As you know, I personally still use a popcorn popper for my home coffee roasting. Basically because it's cheap and it works. Trouble is I'm become less and less satisfied with the whole thing. Sometimes my beans come out very patchy looking - very uneven... and it's sooooo affected by the weather. Very unpredictable.And so I'm toying with the idea of getting one of those speccy purpose built home

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My latest exercise in my little August coffee project is to create this home coffee roasters hub page. Take a look and leave a comment... let me know what roasting style you are? Are you a hands-on roaster... or do you prefer the push-button convenience of today's machines.If you're super busy and don't have much time, a purpose built home coffee roaster machine would be a welcome addition to

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Today I created a lens about home coffee roasters - my latest obsession! The main point of the lens is to draw readers' attention to the fact that there are two types of personality when it comes to roasting coffee at home:The first is stark raving mad! This includes me :-). Personally, I'm happy to hack a cheap popcorn popper and create a massive chaff cloud in my garage... billowing with smoke!

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Hi there fellow Home Coffee Roasters! Yes, I know, it's been ages since my last post.I'm embarrassed that more than once I've pledged my intention to start posting here again... and also to add content to Coffee Makers Cafe. But time seems to slip away.And yet today, I'm feeling inspired! You might be surprised to learn I've started a new blog at Home Coffee Roasters. That one is a small project

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Today I'm bumping some pictures up from a previous post. These pics were taken early 2006 during two separate home coffee roasting sessions. And you can see pics of my new espresso machine and grinder... which are now just over a year old!Both the grinder and espresso machine are still working like a charm... though they're a bit stained with coffee. My only complaint about the espresso

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Hello little coffee blog,I'm just checking in today to say I haven't forgotten about you! You're at the back of my mind with every morning espresso.I'll be back to look after you soon... very soon. I'm a little busy right now.And to everyone who reads this post... go ahead and make yourself an espresso - the perfect pour - a god shot - in honour of this poor neglected blog.Back soon!Tags: Food

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This neat little one-cup filter coffee brewer is similar to the one I talked about in the post below. It's the Melitta Black Coffee Filter Cone 1-3 Cup and it's really cheap and really effective. Here in Australia, these get added as 'bonus giveaways' with packs of preground coffee in the supermarket... incentives to buy. That's where I got mine from a few years back. Mine's not exactly the

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Since buying my coffee grinder and espresso machine in early December 2005, I think I've only once brewed something other than espresso. I vaguley remember brewing a plunger... but I might have imagined that.Anyway, today I felt like something a bit more thirst quenching than 25ml of espresso - but I still needed the caffeine hit. So, I brewed a single cup in my little pour-over drip filter

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All the women around me are into scrapbooking... and it's freaking me out. I just don't get it. I can't understand spending money on albums, craft-kits, storage boxes, blah, blah... just for an album that gets looked at every now and then.Don't get me wrong, I do admire my friends' work. I think everything looks great - but I can't justify the cost. I've never been a craft kind of person. As

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As always, this article focuses on helping you make great coffee at home! Check out the new article by clicking on the headline of this post.Read about:Choosing a milk frother or milk steamerThe good, the bad and the ugly results of frothing milkNotes on milk fat percentage, temperature and type of pitcherTags: Food and Drink Coffee Espresso

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The more I immerse myself in the world of coffee, the more I forget what it's like to be a newbie.I remember a time when I didn't even know the difference between espresso and filter coffee. I couldn't understand why my home made coffee didn't taste like cafe coffee.That was the reason I set up my website in the first place. If you're stuck at the beginning... if you don't know what coffee

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Coffee Makers Cafe has been a little neglected over the past year. Occasionally I have added articles, but not nearly as often as I should. From this point forward, articles will be added much more regularly.Having added a brief overview of barista training yesterday (click on title of yesterday's post to view), this coming week I will write in more detail about certain facets of barista

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Interested in the finer skills of espresso making? There's a lot more to espresso than meets the eye. Did you know there are entire training courses devoted to "tamping" the grounds? Now that's obsession!I'm most interested in free-pour Latte art training courses. It's nice to practice espresso skills as a hobby. I don't know if I'd ever want to be a professional barista - too hard!Check out

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For all my complaining, home roasted coffee (even bad home roasted coffee) is mostly much better than pre-roasted coffee. If you want some instructions to start home roasting yourself... check out the link (title) on this post.Tags: Food and Drink Coffee Espresso

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Well, a couple of months ago I never thought I'd feel too lazy to roast up a new batch of coffee. Given the benefits of home roasting (fresh taste, cheap green beans, fun times for all!), I thought I was hooked. A couple of weeks ago, I went away for a weekend. Upon returning home I began to use up some pre-roasted beans I had stored in the freezer. The taste was acceptable, so I took some

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I can't believe it! The last few days, I have made the worst espressos ever. I can't get the milk to froth at all and I can't get the grind right. Either pouring too fast or too slow.Add to that my sad attempt at roasting decaf. I tried to stop the roast just after the first crack, but it must have been too early. The coffee tastes very 'bready' and, well... yuck! I didn't even finish it.

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Being cold, I want more coffee... but it took me three goes to pour a good espresso this morning. There's been a drastic change in the weather lately. On monday it was air-con weather - today it's cold, rainy and I'm all rugged up! The weather air is quite humid - I don't know if that is affecting the grind. I had to crank the dial up much coarser than usual. Such a waste of coffee. The

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Just poured an espresso with a dash of ground cinnamon in the portafilter... really nice. The flavor integrated better into the cup than just sprinkling cinnamon on top of a pre-poured espresso. Unfortunately the cup was a but overextracted - the grind was out (I think due to the change in weather here lately). I'll have to try it again.Tags: Food and Drink Coffee Espresso

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I'm not adding milk to my coffee for a week!!! Ok, ok... this Latte art is really peeving me now! I can't *&*^&^ do it! I've got my eye on a course that I want to attend - just gotta find the time. It's hard to get even close to an apple or heart when I'm only pouring two espressos a day. Excuses, excuses!So, I'm sick of adding milk to my coffee. For a few days - no milk! Instead, I'm

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After watching Luigi Lupi on the Paul Bassett DVD, I've been looking at pictures of Latte Art on the internet... you can see some here at the Vivace Espresso Art Gallery and some video demos here at Luigi Lupi's Latte Art page.Even more extraordinary... check out this link to Netherlands Latte Art Championship. This barista art ( etching art and free pour Latte Art ) is absolutely amazing. So

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I've just made some mods to the coffee makers cafe main site. These include an updated "Learn More" page as well as a new Coffee Blog headlines page and dedicated coffee articles section. Pretty pleased with that hour's work!Planned articles include:Latte ArtHome RoastingBar Pressure and the EspressoIf you have any suggestions for articles, leave a comment here, or use the Coffee Makers Cafe

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I recently bought the "Coffee Crazy" DVD from Paul Bassett. It was originally a 45 minute TV-special. I really enjoyed the special features- especially the Latte-Art by Luigi Lupi. Some of the things I noted from the DVD:Luigi froths his milk before pouring the espresso. This is something I do simply because the home machine takes minutes to froth the milk - by this time the crema has

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I've been drinking less coffee this week, but working on the site more... you can get your full feed of coffee by subscribing to my feed (click on the feedburner icon on the left of screen).I've been slack on the home-roast front this week. I remembered a bag of beans I had stored in the freezer a while back. I was really surprised at how fresh they've stayed! Got decent crema out of them and

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It amazes me that many people still don't know the difference between an espresso and a non-espresso coffee. Sure, they can see the machine used in the Cafe is different from their home-brewer... but what makes the coffee taste so different?I decided that this month's Coffee Makers Cafe "light reading" article should answer that question.Check it out Coffee Basics: Espresso vs Regular CoffeeTags

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As I've written more than a few times... home roasted coffee tastes great! Most of my home coffees are really good, but every now and then, I make a cup that my better-half classes as 'Yummy'! This morning's espressos were just that... Yummy double-shot flat whites. The roast was from yesterday afternoon - probably about 18 hours old. It was 50/40/10 Lington/Brazil/Columbian (see archived

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Today's post is a bit slack - but fun! Try this cool little quiz for coffee lovers by clicking on the link underneath. This is my quiz result!You are a Black CoffeeAt your best, you are: low maintenance, friendly, and adaptableAt your worst, you are: cheap and angstyYou drink coffee when: you can get your hands on itYour caffeine addiction level: highWhat Kind of Coffee Are You?

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Remember a previous post where my makeshift Golden Circle popper chimney fell off mid-roast? Well it taught me a lesson! The particular beans I was roasting at the time were "Indonesian Arabica Lington". I had not liked the previous batches of this bean. They always had a flavour that didn't appeal to me. I guess it was because I was roasting too dark... actually about 1 minute into the

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Following up on my last post, I did a Google search on "statically charged coffee". Seems I'm not the only one with flying coffee beans! Click the title of this post to read the whole article.Electricity In My Coffee BeansHave you ever rubbed your head really fast and watched the hair on your head standup? Perhaps you have walked across the carpet in your socks dragging your feet and when you

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Well, I don't know what's been going on with my grinder lately. The problem seems to be with one particular batch of beans... so it could be the roaster (popcorn popper). Anyway, every time I grind these beans the grounds speed out of the chute and fly everywhere. They seem to be statically charged. They repel each other and fly all over my benchtop - %^%^$#%$% mess!I cleaned the grinder and

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I've been messing around with RSS feeds today. Click on the Feedburner icon in the left menu to subcribe to the Coffee Makers Cafe feed. It's the easiest way to keep up to date with Coffee Makers Cafe site additions and my blog posts.Espresso Coffee

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It's been a while since my last post... and, for that matter, my last roast! I've been away on a short holiday. I chose not to drink coffee whilst I was away. Nowadays, any coffee I have away from home is just awful. I'd rather drink awful tea! I sure missed the caffeine... had quite a sore head for two days and dosed up on paracetamol.I've just finished a roast this morning. My makeshift

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I was listening to a great podcast this morning from firstcrackpodcast.com. It was an interview with Timothy Tulloch, roastmaster for European Roasterie - www.euroroast.com. He was talking about how EuroRoast is bringing specialty coffee to the pod market. I must say I'm still skeptical. Every pod coffee I've had is not so great (better than instant, but that's about it). Anyway, apparently

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When I first bought my espresso machine and grinder in early December 05, I had no idea it would take so long to get the perfect shot. I guess I thought after about ten goes, I'd see a nice pour. Boy was I wrong! I think it took about 2 kilos of coffee and many day's effort before I saw something I liked.Then, even when I had a great looking pour (honey-like, 1ml/sec for 25-30 seconds), the

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Thanks to the fantastic CoffeeGeek forums, I've learnt that I've been stretching and frothing the milk too much, resulting in a cap of foam that would not mix evenly with the milk. As a result, I'd pour out the milk and a big dollop of foam would plop on top! I've now foamed two batches of milk that were capable of Latte art - nice even textured milk... no separation of foam from microfoam.

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Roasted up my second ever blend this morning. No skill involved - just thought I'd throw some beans together. This one was 50/40/10 Columbian/Brazil/Lington (See previous post for full bean names). I'll let it rest to degas today, but can't wait to try it out tomorrow.I'm having heaps of fun roasting and pouring espressos, but I'm still frustrated by milk pouring - coffee art - latte art -

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Eeeewww! Yuk! I was just listening to the CoffeeGeek podcast when there was a small mention about one of Paul Bassett's signature coffee drink creations at a previous year's Barista competition. Apparently he used Kangaroo meat in it. Now, that's all I know, so I could be wrong - but that sounds disgusting.Then again, I'm sure no one would mind a recipe where the meat was basted with espresso

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My most expensive coffee cost $20 from the Hyatt Hotel, here in Perth WA. It was a Cafe Diablo and we were paying for the show more than the coffee. I remember the barista/barman bringing a trolley out into the lounge area where we were. It was loaded with fragrant cloves, pre-poured espresso, sugar, alcohol and fresh fruit. The show commenced with the peeling of an orange whilst the

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Happy Valentines Day Drew! Yes, I'm addicted to you too! Let us share many thousands of morning flat whites and afternoon espressos together.

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It seems some people think I've gone a little overboard with my addiction to all things coffee lately. I've always needed at least one hit of caffeine every day, but that's not my motivation when it comes to this obsession. Being an obsessive-compulsive type, I'm addicted to getting-it-right... and the only way to get espresso right is to have a good machine, better-than-good grinder and

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This could have been my post…CoffeeSnobs - What to use as a popper chimney?: "I'm roasting quite happily with my $20 popper at the moment, but can't help but feel that I'm not reaching the machines potential with the short little chimney I've forged out of an old baked beans tin. If I fill the popper enough so that they don't swirl around at the start of the roast, by the time first crack hits

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I must say I was a little disappointed. The coffee was Swiss Water decaffeinated Peru (see pic in previous post). I definitely found it difficult to distinguish the first and second cracks... they seemed very quiet and sort of ran into each other.SWISS WATER: Organic decaffeination process coffee roasting guidelines green coffee beans: "Roasting decaffeinated coffee has often been compared to

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My attention-seeking toddler finally gave me 5 minutes peace this morning... enough time to pull a fantastic espresso - in fact, the nearest to "God Shot" that I have ever made. The beans were roasted on Wednesday morning and the result was a thick, honey-dripping pour that produced amazing crema and a full bodied cup. Wow!These moments are rare for me. I love the ritual of espresso - roast,

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I've spent a bit of time reading through the excecllent Espresso MiniFAQ that I mentioned yesterday. In the article, Mark Prince comments about the use of cold milk.I actually store my milk jug in the fridge so that the milk is poured into the cold vessel... meaning it doesn't warm up too quickly. I think the main reason I like to use the milk as cold as possible whilst frothing is that it buys

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The best thing about home roasted coffee is the fantastic crema. The crema on my espressos today as been thick and full - looks a lot like Guiness. In fact, most of the liquid is actually crema. You can check out what a good crema looks like at Mark Prince's excellent Espresso MiniFAQ.In addition, a good crema like this makes the perfect base for Latte art (coffee art)... which I'm trying my

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I roasted the first of the new batch of green coffee beans last night (Brazil - see yesterday's post). It's over 30 deg Celcius (which I think is about 87F) here in Perth, WA. The popcorn popper couldn't handle the heat and the lid is now seriously twisted and warped - might post a piccy soon.I think it'll last a few more roasts, but that expensive purpose-built home coffee roasting machine is

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Trying my hand at home roasting with a popcorn popper, I had only bought 1 kilo of Columbian beans. After all, I wasn't sure if I'd like this gig. As you've no doubt gathered by now - I'm hooked. So I've ordered some more (on the internet) and they arrived today.From left to right:1. Indonesian Arabica Lington2. Swiss Water Decaf Peru Organic 3. Brazil Cerado Daterra Rain Forrest AllianceI'm

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Yep, the coffee bug sure bites! And when it does, you find you spend heaps of $$$ on coffee. When I first bought my espresso machine in December, I went through about 3kg of beans just getting the grind right! The solution... roast your own!As I've been roasting at home, I've also been measuring the weight of the beans before and after. I find that after roasting the coffee beans (Columbian

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I had always thought that one of the signs that beans were freshly roasted was an abundance of oils on the surface of the bean... you know, a shiny appearance. Embarrassingly, I have even written this in a couple of articles that are now distributed on the internet. Oh well - live and learn. I have updated my website to contain more correct info... that, in fact, freshly roasted coffee beans

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Here's me thinking all this extra coffee might increase my metabolism! Bugger! Oh well, it won't stop me indulging in my morning espresso.From Sugar - Aspartame and Saccharin - Symptoms & Awareness: "CAFFEINE AND WEIGHT LOSS"Caffeine, which is found in coffee, tea, and soda, is a stimulant. It stimulates the adrenal glands to produce epinephrine. Epinephrine, in turn, stimulates the pancreas to

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Two more yummy home roast espressos this morning. Considering I found it hard to wake up today, I've been busy: roasted my fifth batch (the others are running low), cleaned the house, taken my toddler to the park and added an article to the main site... and it's only mid-morning! Must be the caffeine! More and more of my friends are buying Pod Coffee Makers. I would never buy one myself...

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This morning's espressos (x2) were superb! Near-perfect pours and wonderfully sweet flavours. I didn't roast any beans today. Will do again tomorrow.Roast your own - any way you can! :-Coffee connoisseurs are roasting their ownBy KIM HACKETTkim.hackett@heraldtribune.comCoffee is on its way to becoming the "new wine."...Some "coffee geeks" on a Web site devoted to the practice swear by air

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Below are some pics taken during roasting sessions 2 and 3 on Wednesday morning... plus a pic of my new espresso machine and grinder.Made a few espressos this morning... the nicest was from the last batch I roasted which is now two+ days old. As suggested by the guides I've been reading/following, the coffee certainly does develop body and tastes a whole lot better 2-3 days after roasting. The

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7:00am This morning I brewed an espresso from the first popcorn-popper batch roasted on Wednesday 25/1/06... less acidity and much more body than on the first day. My grind was a little too fine, so the pour was very tight, but the result was sweet & strong ~20ml and highly enjoyable (no over-extraction). I still think the overall flavour is a little flat - but this isn't a blend, so I don't

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Happy Australia Day!As the country swarms to Australia's cities in preparation of a night of music and fireworks, I've spent this morning creating my own smoke - roasting up a fourth batch in the popcorn popper.This time I left the butter dish on the top of the pop corn popper - to keep the heat a bit better. The roast time was more acceptable - 4mins to the first crack and about 7 minutes to

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Last year (2005) I received an early Christmas present... the new Sunbeam EM6900 espresso machine and EM0480 burr grinder. These machines were developed with the help of World Barista Champion Paul Basset.After spending most of December/January fine-tuning the machines and perfecting (I wish!) my espresso making technique I've been churning through bag after bag of beans. My budget has run dry

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From the bean to the cup, great tasting coffee depends on much more than just fresh coffee beans. The way you grind, brew and serve your coffee will have just as much impact on the final taste as the beans themselves. While specific methods for grinding, brewing and serving vary with coffee styles and coffee machines, there are a few simple rules to follow no matter how you make your cup.This

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If you have ever experienced bitter, unpleasant coffee, it was probably over-extracted. Many people confuse over-extraction with coffee strength. So, in an attempt to avoid the bitterness, they ask for weaker coffee. As you are about to find out, this is one of the worst things you could do. A weaker brew will only result in more unpleasant bitterness.Over-extraction occurs when the brewing

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Here is an article you might enjoy… about the history of Starbucks Coffee. Don't forget to read the coffee articles at Coffee-Makers-Cafe… where you'll find all the info you need to make great coffee at home!Starbucks Coffee HistoryTo summarize something as phenomenonally successful as Starbucks coffee history might be a challenge. Many volumes have been written on the subject, it is examined

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Some more great info from Wikipedia...Coffee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Coffee as a fertilizer:Spent coffee grounds are a good fertilizer in gardens because of their high nitrogen content. Coffee grounds also contain potassium, phosphorus and many other trace elements that aid plant development. Many gardeners report that roses love coffee grounds and when furnished with the same become

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Reading through some coffee artciles this morning when I found this on Wikipedia...Coffee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "AgingAlthough not well-known, certain types of coffee improve with age; they obtain a less acidic, more well-balanced flavor. Several coffee producers sell coffee beans that have been aged to 3 years, and there are several specialty stores (such as Toko Aroma in Bandung,

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You may or may not be aware that Coffee-Makers-Cafe writes a monthly coffee break article for the Aussie-based Business Mums Network. Check out the All ABout Coffee articles.I'd also like to mention another Business Mum's site... Live It Up! Live It Up! offers fantastic prices on Coffee Machines & Accessories. Click on the logo to check them out... Live It Up Lifestyle Products is a business

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Coffee aficionados scoff at the idea of the processed coffee powder so many of us have come to love. So why should you bother grinding and brewing fresh beans in favour of your beloved instant coffee? There are many reasons. While you don't need to become a coffee expert, you're about to discover four reasons why you should trade your instant coffee for freshly roasted beans… For more info

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Get Those Beans Out of the Freezer!Contrary to popular belief, the freezer is not the best place to store coffee beans… for more info check out our new 'light reading' article about Fresh Coffee.Following this, you can read even more great freshness tips in our Coffee Bean Storage & Freshness article. You'll learn how to buy fresh beans and keep them that way… plus discover the no-fail fresh

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We have the beginnings of a new 'light reading' section of articles. Check out Espresso Days - if you're feeling creative, there are a few coffee recipes to try throughout the day. You'll find recipes for morning, afternoon and evening coffees, as well as a few non-espresso coffee ideas to try.We will try to add one new light reading article per month. They will be listed on the "Learn More

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Following on from the last post, we have just added a new page about Krups coffee makers. This page includes links to Amazon where you can buy new machines, refurbished machines, parts and accessories.During our Krups research, we found that the following search terms were used on a regular basis to find Krups coffee makers. Why not try them in your own search efforts?krups"        part"

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At Coffee-Makers-Cafe, we are finding more and more people are searching for coffee makers by brand. Whether looking to buy a particular model, evaluate a brand or find specific replacement parts, it is important for the searcher to be able to find good information and links.Some time ago we added a page with information about bunn coffee makers. Today we have added a new page about cuisinart

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Short on time... but not on ideas! This means that no new content has been added to our site this week, but there are new coffee articles been planned and written as we speak (read/write!). Traffic is steadily increasing to the Coffee Makers Cafe site. This is fantastic news and makes all the effort seem worthwhile.These latest articles were added recently (see previous posts):Click to read ::

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Coffee gift baskets are a fantastic gift for your coffee loving friends. Why not make a paper-basket filled with gourmet beans, coffee-filter paper and a wooden scoop? If you'd like to buy a more expensive gift, try a handcrafted coffee gift basket or fill a designer cup or mug with gourmet beans. A coffee grinder or high quality flavoring syrup also make nice gifts.Check out these common

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"Today we drink a staggering 4 billion cups each and every year and there are many among us who would simply refuse to start our day without it."… from Is Coffee The Most Popular Drink In History? by Mary Chambers.For months we have been promising to add articles about the history of coffee to Coffee-Makers-Cafe.com The first is now added… check it out by clicking on the title of this post.Once

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OK, so not much is new this week. A slight addition to our Coffee Australia page - with the addition of "Rainbow Designs" to our list of recommended Australian retailers. They are also added to the Coffee Gift Ideas Page. Their unique gift is called "White with One" and consists of a coffee mug filled with sweets/candies/lollies, a spoon, Robert Timms coffee bag and a gift tag.This week has

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We're right in the middle of adding new shopping spots to the Coffee Makers Cafe international shopping page. So if you know any great places to buy espresso machines or coffee makers online, then please let us know using our contact page at Coffee Makers Cafe.Likewise, if you have a site with a coffee affiliate program that you would like added to our shopping page, please contact us. We

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Recommended Places to Buy Coffee Makers in the UK, Canada, Australia, US and MoreWhen recommending coffee stores and online shopping for coffee machines and beans, it takes a little extra time to cater for our visitors who are based outside of the United States. It's so easy to recommend US stores and find coffee products that ship to and from the United States. But this is no longer enough…

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From coffee gift baskets to gourmet beans and useful filter paper, find a great gift idea for any coffee lover!Yep... there's more great info online at Coffee Makers Cafe! A new page has been added to our main site. Whether you are looking for inexpensive gifts, useful gifts, expensive ideas... whatever you're after, find some great ideas by clicking here to visit the new coffee gift ideas

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Coffee-Makers-Cafe.com now has a Coffee Recipes page!Coffee can be enjoyed in many different ways... from a straight shot to a milky Caffe Latte or sweet milkshake. Whatever the occasion, you're sure to find the perfect coffee recipe on our new recipes page.If you would like to submit a drink recipe idea to Coffee-Makers-Cafe.com, just pop on over to our site and contact us via our contact page.

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After the recent addition of Australian online shopping links to Coffee Makers Cafe I have been inspired to look into the Australian coffee industry. After running a search on Google for "coffee" "australia" and "plantation" I was surprised by the number of Australian coffee plantations online. From what I know about small business in Australia, for every business online there are at least 50

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Coffee Makers Cafe is looking for more traffic! On the web, who isn't? In an attempt to gain more visitors to the Coffee Makers Cafe, here are some of the activities we will be doing over the next few weeks:1] Distributing coffee articles across the web,2] Posting more regularly right here at Coffee Makers Cafe Blog3] Banner Exchange4] SEO5] Various other things.Any suggestions are welcomed -

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At Coffee Makers Cafe, we have just added some Australian shopping links to our "Buy Coffee Makers Online" page.Check them out here: "Coffee Australia"You'll also find our guide to choosing the right coffee maker or machine for you, plus coffee making tips, brewing guides and more. Just follow the six-step guide to great coffee at home… enjoy!

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Many people search the internet looking for gourmet coffee. The best way to get great tasting coffee at home is to buy gourmet beans online. When you find a good online retailer, your beans will be roasted to order.To find out more about gourmet coffee, check out the new gourmet coffee article at Coffee Makers Cafe: Gourmet Coffee Article

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By Nicholas WebbThere are many refreshing iced coffee recipes available, and we have selected some of the most interesting for you. However, my favorite of all it the traditional Italian iced coffee recipe which uses freshly made espresso, a cocktail shaker and ice cubes. In fact, if you ask for an iced coffee in Italy this is the only recipe they will serve. Poured into a cocktail glass, the

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Just a note to let you know that coffee-makers-cafe.com has added an online shopping page to help you find coffee, coffee machines & espresso machines at the best prices.We've selected some online stores for the U.S. and will be adding international stores soon.Please note: if you would like us to find the best store for your country and add it here, please click here to use our feedback form to

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Coffee tasting the professional way...The best way to learn and understand the different characteristics (acidity, aroma, body and flavor) of coffee beans is to experience them. The best way to experience them is to participate in a professional coffee cupping, or coffee tasting. This is a great party idea when you have a few friends over on a rainy night. For your own coffee cupping experience

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The freshness of coffee beans is extremely important to the taste of your coffee. In fact, as coffee loses it's freshness and becomes stale, even the finest, most expensive estate coffee in the world will begin to taste like any other stale coffee. Stale coffees tend to all taste alike - no matter what the region. 1. Freshness Indicators There are four indicators that will let

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- About Coffee Maker Pods, Preground Beans and more… Another flavor-factor that affects coffee bean is the way they are packaged. The flavor-factors we have mentioned above – species, region, roast, blend and flavorings – apply no matter how your coffee is packaged; but the packaging will either maintain or worsen the flavor. 1. Whole Beans - this is the best way to buy your beans in order to

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Bean Flavor Factors - Choosing Beans by Species, Region, Roast, Blend & Flavoring Once you have your beans at home, you can influence the flavor of your cup by varying the grinder setting and the brewing technique; but it is what happens before you bring your beans home that has the most impact on coffee flavor and quality. The five things you will need to consider when buying are:1. Species -

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What's in a bean? How do the pros judge their coffee? Here is a brief overview of the characteristics you should consider when choosing the perfect bean for you. The four terms "flavor", "aroma", "acidity" and "body" are used by professionals when evaluating coffee quality. Coffee beans that rate well in all four areas are described as "well-balanced". Once you understand these four bean

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Six Steps to Great Coffee At Home Your easy online guide... Here at Coffee Makers Cafe, we aim to provide you with coffee information that is useful and to-the-point. Our six-step guide is here to help you get straight into enjoying coffee making, without wading through exhaustive detail and complex reviews. As you read through each of the steps, you will find buying tips designed to

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Here is the current list of pages that you can view at Coffee Makers Cafe... enjoy!automatic-espresso-machines.htmlbest-coffee-makers.htmlbunn-coffee-makers.htmlbuy-coffee-makers-online.htmlcaffeine.htmlcoffee-bean-storage-keep-fresh.htmlcoffee-beans-by-region.htmlcoffee-beans.htmlcoffee-blend.htmlcoffee-cupping-2.

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My first post, so first things first… Here is a list of my current sites: www.coffee-makers-cafe.com - a guide to coffee makers, coffee making, and the wonderful coffee bean itself. www.1st-free-recipe-kitchen.com - still under construction… a bunch of recipes that I happen to have reprint rights to. These came free on a CD that I bought with a "Get Rich in Mail Order" pack. (No!, I wasn't

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