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CoffeeNate #30 :: Top 10 Coffee Pet Peeves
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“Pet Peeves”…we all have them, it’s that certain something that drives you up a friggin’ wall every time you encounter it. The funny thing is that it can easily be something that %99 of people would not pick up on, and I think that makes it even worse! Coffee pet peeves, coffee gripes, call it what you will, but what follows is a list of the top 10 annoyances related to COFFEE. Be sure to…..
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CoffeeNate #28 :: How is Decaf Coffee Made?
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Decaffeinated coffee, something that I rarely punish myself with, but there are those who are unfortunately subjected to this sub-par beverage. Many people Read More→
CoffeeNate #26 :: Grind Em If You Got Em
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Welcome to the first post of 2010 at CoffeeNate.com After eating about 8 million calories worth of holiday food, it’s time to get back to reality. This week I am addressing a very serious issue, as far as coffee quality is concerned anyway. The coffee grinder. Just how important is the way you grind you coffee? It is the single most Read More→
CoffeeNate #25: Making Espresso Is Easy
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Helloooo coffee friends! This episode I will show you just how easy it is to make your own espresso at home. Some people think that espresso is a special kind of bean, other say it’s a unique type of roasting, but the reality is that espresso is simply a brewing method. The best way to brew coffee is to make espresso! So, how can you make espresso at home that is better than from the cafe? Want to make espresso based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos at home for less money than a cup of gas station coffee? Then you Read More→
CoffeeNate #22 ::VIA™ vs. Starbucks® Brewed Coffee “Challenge”
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Well, it’s that time again. Time for me to go undercover and investigate what I consider outrageous claims made by Starbucks® concerning their new instant coffee, VIA™. They released the line of instant coffees, which are being promoted as being AS GOOD as regular brewed coffee. They claim that their instant coffee is different because it contains ‘micro-ground’ coffee. Um, ground coffee does not dissolve in water, no matter how ‘micro’ it may be. Fine ground coffee, allowed to steep in water will always, always, always be bitter and offer many off notes in the flavor. Pardon my Read More→
