Posts Tagged ‘blogs’Cost of Kopi Luwak Leads to Civet Cruelty
March 21st, 2012
Whether you call it Kopi Luwak or Civet Coffee, the java produced through the ‘natural processing’ system (AKA the digestive tract) of this cat-like marsupial from Indonesia has been given high marks (and prices!) in terms of cup quality around the world. But what many have considered an exotic yet expensive luxury bean is not [...]  Coffee: A College Student’s Life Line
March 6th, 2012
Before the days — or should I say the long nights — of cramming for tests, writing papers and preparing presentations, I’d never even thought of caffeine as an essential element of balancing my life. But in my first years of college, I wanted to have fun! And a daily dose of coffee helped me [...] Espresso vs. Coffee Beans: Is There a Difference?
February 29th, 2012
When it comes to coffee, many may wonder, ‘What’s the difference between coffee and espresso beans?’ Some people think they are a specific strain of bean, while others think that it’s a particular roast. Ultimately, it’s a blend (or a single origin bean) that stands up well under the high pressure preparation that is the [...] Recipe: Orange Espresso Chocolate Pudding
March 24th, 2011
Zesty orange and a caffeine kick turn rich chocolate pudding into a sophisticated and tantalizing dessert — perfect for your next dinner party, perhaps? Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/4 cup 2% milk 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 oz. freshly pulled espresso (or [...] Giving New Meaning to the Phrase 'Empty Calories'
May 25th, 2010
This infographic from awhile back laid out the different caloric intake of foods and drinks and the required energy output to balance their input, but we recently ran across this blog entry over at World of Mysteries that evaluated and named what they think are the 20 most harmful drinks in the US. Comparing each drink’s sugar content to another not-so-healthy food, they list several drinks that you’d expect to find on there — and painfully outline some coffee drinks as well. Better Living Through Chemistry: Caffeine
May 18th, 2010
We get so wrapped up in the cornucopia of flavors it offers that we sometimes forget that coffee is also a drug delivery device. Caffeine is widely consumed around the world and is the stimulant of choice for many folks in the morning to get their day going or for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Recipe: Amanda's Espresso Chocolate Pie
May 17th, 2010
If you don’t know by now that we have a little bit of a sweet tooth, then you haven’t been paying attention, baby. In the world of delish desserts, however, we carry a torch for rich chocolate pies with a little bit o’ kick of espresso. Latte Art Madness
April 29th, 2010
We don’t pretend to be latte artists by any stretch of the imagination, although Gail has pulled off an abstract Snoopy on occasion and Velton can rock a mean rosetta if the moon is in the right phase. Hot Blog on Blog Action: The Other Black Stuff
April 28th, 2010
Since spending a nice chunk of time in its rolling hills in our youth (St. Mullins reprazent), we have always had a soft little spot for Ireland. While the coffee scene in the rural areas was non existent, we didn’t really see much of anything going on in the major cities we visited, either, but that was 15 years ago and a lot has changed since then. Hot Blog on Blog Action: Dark Roasted Blend
March 28th, 2010
We were recently pointed to this blog because of an entry on strange and beautiful espresso machine designs. The entry features models of our beloved Pavoni, highlights the multiple group options of the Elektra (yummy!) and shows off some cool designs from a contest by Nespresso. |
