September 30, 2007

Happy National Coffee Day!

To all coffee drinkers, I would like to wish Happy National Coffee Day! Of course, coffee lovers would argue that every day is Coffee Day. For non-drinkers, why don’t you give it a try?

September 5, 2007

How to clean your drip coffee maker

Mr. Coffee GBX23 Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

How does your drip coffee taste? If it’s getting a bit soury, then maybe it’s time to clean it. It’s recommended to clean your machine every one to six months. DIY Life has a good guide on how to clean your drip coffee maker.

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August 27, 2007

Coffee drinks, illustrated

Cafe mocha

I often get confused about all the milky concoctions that pretend to be coffee drinks. For example, what exactly is the difference between cafe latte and a cappuccino? Lokesh Dhakar claims to be new to the world of “fancy coffee drinks”. He’s made a very useful illustrated guide to coffee drinks. It makes it very easy to understand what goes into each drink, and what proportions of each ingredient are used. There’s also a pronunciation guide, so you can order your coffee with confidence.

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August 24, 2007

Your mug can help you make better coffee

MyCuppa

Well, it turns out that the right cup does exist to help you make the perfect cup of coffee. These mugs from MyCuppa in the UK have an ingenious twist. Inside the rim of each cup has coloured guides to ensure the proper ratio of coffee to milk. So you get just the right ingredients, and the right colour every time.

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