Multiple coffee companies have turned to the “tiny house” trend in their construction of new cafes, including Barista Tiny in South Carolina and Houndstooth Coffee in Houston. Ironically, Austin’s Tiny…
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The stovetop espresso maker, or moka pot, has been around since the Thirties, and brews a rich, full-flavored cup. But there are some do’s and don’ts with these simple devices.
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The London-based International Coffee Organization (ICO) is leading a consumer-focused petition to support coffee farmers worldwide heading into the annual International Coffee Day on Oct. 1. Like Earth Day (April…
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Melbourne, Australia-based engineering and design group Option-O has merged with Australian high-end manual grinder manufacturer Helor. The first new product to spring forth from the combined company, which is operating…
For years, coffee lovers aspired to burr grinders as the top of the heap. Now, baristas are starting to swap them for flat grinders. Why?
It is that time of year again when coffee shops start selling over-priced cold brewed coffee. Paying $4 or $5 for a cup of cold brewed coffee is ridiculous once you know how easy it is to make your…
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Proving that even a fierce international trade war can’t interfere with the retail aspirations of both private and state interests, Starbucks has unveiled a sprawling flagship Reserve-brand store in the…
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Since opening one of Seattle’s earliest artisan espresso shops in 1988, one of the defining characteristics of the craft behind our counter has been the grinding of coffee for each…
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The Rainforest Alliance issued a public statement addressing the catastrophic forest fires that have been ravaging the Amazon rainforest. The environmental nonprofit lays blame partly on global warming, but mostly…
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In this week’s episode of Unpacking Coffee with Kandace and Ray — the latter high on cold meds — the hosts sit down with Máquina Coffee Roasters Founder Gabe Boscana….