Free refills on drip coffee…finally! I heard about this the other day but just read the TIME article about Starbucks going back to its roots. Along with free refills here are a few of the other things they are doing…
“We are doing everything we can to differentiate Starbucks from everyone else that is attempting to [...]
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Category Archives: Coffee
Starbucks Going Back to It’s Roots
Ethiopia in Minnesota
Last friday I had the most unique coffee shop experience I have ever had at Limu.
When I walked into this Ethiopian coffee shop I didn’t know how authentic it really was until the owner told me she would take my order but then she had to leave to pick up her daughter from school. She [...]
Home Roasting
We had some friends stay with us the other weekend and they home roast their own coffee. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. Apparently Sweet Maria’s is the place to go for the hook up
Anyone out there home roast and got any tips.
Storing Coffee
Scot McKnight asks for advice on the best method for storing your beans. There’s some good discussion in the comments.
This is something we have not taken seriously in our home as we store our beans in the cupboard. Anyone know where we can get a good deal on an airtight container?
The Satelite Office
The other day I spent the afternoon at Starbucks sitting in one of their comfy chairs listening to Norah Jones doing some work for one of my classes when two business men came in and set up shop on either side of me. One didn’t stop talking on the phone for two hours straight making [...]
Brewing Coffee Part II: Drip Coffee
Some say this is the best way to brew a cup. Shawnda and I gave our hand at it for awhile but it takes time. The difference between the French Press (here’s a new link to how to press with photos) and dripping was not enough to motivate me to take the time to do [...]
Brewing Coffee with a French Press
Shawnda and I enjoy our daily coffee! That said, our brewing methods and coffee preferences have evolved over time. I brought with me a classic drip maker into our marriage and that served us until Shawnda’s mom gave us the BrewStation. That badboy made a mean cup for our tastebuds for a good couple of [...]
