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Prior to acquiring a serious espresso machine for my wife at Christmas I used to frequent the local Starbucks on a semi-regular basis to get her a latte.  The one closest to our house is one of the limited stores that incorporates a drive-thru.
Starbucks, or “Four-bucks”, a reference to their high prices I first heard […]

Properly ground coffee beans go a long way toward brewing a quality cup of drip coffee or cup of pressure brewed, crema coffee.  Following are the top 3 reasons why burr grinders are better than conventional blade-style grinders.

Consistency of the grind!
Does not heat up the grounds
Greater capacity for grinding more beans for larger pots / multiple […]

My wife loves her lattes.  So much so that “Coffee” is a line item in the household budget.  After doing a great bit of research, I decided to take the plunge and buy my wife a super-automatic espresso machine for Christmas.  At the rate my wife drinks lattes, the unit will pay for itself in […]

Photography by: castagneto
Tired of spending $3-5 on espresso drinks at the coffee shops?  Perhaps it’s time to invest in a quality unit for home use that will provide years of reliable service.  With so many types of machines on the market, which one is right for you?
Having been exposed to the intracacies of fine coffee […]

There was an interesting article in the local newspaper today, The Sacramento Bee, offering insights and opinions on the increasing battle for coffee supremacy in the local area.  You can view the article here.
In viewing the comments to the article, including my own, it’s clear that true coffee connoisseur’s appreciate the Peets difference when it […]

I have never been one to drink coffee for the kick.  The flavor and social aspect of enjoying a cup of coffee are my reasons for enjoying the hot beverage.  With that in mind, the coffee maker plays an important role, as do the tips I alluded to in my post on 5 basics to a […]

Photography by: Kanko
By following these simple steps, you are assured of a great tasting, consistent cup of coffee.

Coffee – Always use fresh coffee.  Buy no more than you will use over the period of two weeks’ time.  It is best to store coffee at room temperature in an air tight container.  If you will not […]