Nate’s Top 5 Misused & Abused #Coffee Terms
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“Strong coffee“…”Bold coffee” These as well as other coffee related terms have been misused and abused over and over, making it very Read More→
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Last week’s post introduced you to the concept of Fair Trade certification and the difficulties that many coffee producers face in providing basic living essentials for their families. This week I was introduced to a coffee company that’s sole purpose is to effect positive change in one specific country. Three Avocados Coffee Company allocates %100 of their profits towards providing the people of Uganda with Read More→
CoffeeNate and Ben Schmerler from @FairTradeUSA
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Join me and Ben Schmerler (Coffee Category Manager : Fair Trade USA) as we discuss coffee, fair trade, and how consumers can make a real difference in individual lives and communities across the globe.
Did you know that we drink more than 400,000,000 cups of coffee EVERY DAY in the USA? Wow! How often do we stop to think about the journey that those beans had to make in order to grace our mugs? Do we ever wonder about where it is grown, or the lives of those who carefully cultivated it? If you were like me a couple of years ago, the answer is no. Why would you? You go to the store, buy the coffee and drink it. Well, now you will know Read More→
The MyPressi Twist Review & Tutorial Video
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Espresso…the purest form of the coffee beverage. No other brewing method holds the mystic, flavor, and esteem as does the coveted espresso. It is truly sad that an estimated %80 of coffee shops don’t even know how to properly brew this great drink! Espresso is unparalleled in the way it exposes the coffee for what it is…there is nowhere for subpar beans to hide. This drink has been enjoyed by the elite, and it has not been very practical for the regular ‘Joe’ to enjoy a genuine espresso for a reasonable amount of effort, or for a reasonable price…until now!
How To Keep Coffee Fresh
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You can’t make fresh coffee if you don’t have fresh beans! This post will help you to properly store you beans, as well as teach you why you must
The 5 Worst Coffee Gift Ideas Ever
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If you are a coffee snob like me, then you have gotten some coffee themed gifts from people who have no business buying coffee stuff unassisted. I’ve gotten some things that I have to say, “Gee…thanks!”, but of course it is the thought that counts and I really don’t expect anything special, but some of this stuff makes me laugh
Here are a few items that I have found that some people actually spend their money on, although I can’t figure out why…
WORST COFFEE GIFT IDEAS EVER
Toilet Bowl Mug
Perhaps this is a great gift idea if you know someone who drinks nasty coffee. Who would actually use this thing though? Really, who wants to be seen drinking from a toilet bowl?! LOL
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