March 31, 2005
by deCadmus
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Rating: Rating: I’ve been tremendously impressed by coffees from Nicaragua these past many months. They are proving yin to the yang of the light, bright fruity notes of what’s become the archetype of Central and South American beans. Nicaragua offers … Continue reading
March 30, 2005
by deCadmus
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One of the perks [perks, get it?] of working for a coffee company is — surprise — free coffee! And being the coffee-slurping fiend that I am I take full advantage. I have tasted my way from one end of … Continue reading
March 28, 2005
by deCadmus
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Finally! For fellow flatlanders who have made the move to Vermont, a little help with the local language… Faam: A place where you raise animals and vegetables. Baan: A structure on the faam. Jaw on dare: The green tractor in … Continue reading
March 27, 2005
by deCadmus
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A few days ago I posted a brief link to a Flikr photo set… a gallery of fab latte art. Turns out that the shutterbug — Tonx — is also a coffee roaster, barista and resident web guy at Victrola … Continue reading
March 27, 2005
by deCadmus
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My inner geek mightily covets this tech-lookin’ travel tumbler… 20 ounce double-walled plastic transparent travel mug with removable top and a futuristic binary imprint on it. The binary, when translated, reveals its ascii equivalent of ‘beverage containment device’. Brought to … Continue reading
March 24, 2005
by deCadmus
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The Mystery: What’s up with the Senseo, Anyway? The machine produced by Philips and Douwe Egberts has been rather aggressively marketed as the “coffee machine with the delicious crema layer”. I have been asked more times than I can count … Continue reading
March 17, 2005
by deCadmus
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A very spiffy latte art gallery. Some excellent technique here.