Archive for June, 2010

Timothy’s Original Donut Blend – Episode #160

Timothy’s Original Donut Blend – Episode #160

on June 30, 2010, 4:37 pm

Tweet Jason tells us why brewing coffee k cup style is perfect for the work place while giving an overview of how the pod style single brew coffee maker actually works. He also reviews a k cup coffee from Timothy’s Coffee.

The Nesco Professional Roaster

The Nesco Professional Roaster

on June 30, 2010, 9:59 am

Tweet The Nesco roaster is a solid home roaster. It combines fluid bed (a stream of hot air) with a mechanical auger that keeps the beans constantly moving so that they roast a little more quickly and a lot more uniformly. Nesco Roaster The controls on the Nesco are pretty much non-existent. About the only control you have over the [...]

Coffee Forums Launch

on June 30, 2010, 8:37 am

TweetAbout one month ago we launched the Coffee Forums and now we have over 100 members. As a celebration

Bali Coffee – Episode #161

Bali Coffee – Episode #161

on June 29, 2010, 4:54 pm

TweetA review of Bali Krishna Blue Moon Coffee roasted at home by our good buddy Neil who writes roasting articles for Coffee Cup News. This coffee from Bali has some nice citrus acidity, fruit and a clean yet smokey finish.

World Barista Championship (WBC) 2010 in London

on June 21, 2010, 4:36 pm

Tweet We talk about some topics in the coffee news stream like the World Barista Championship 2010, Social Coffee and ask a fun coffee question in a poll. Stories Roasting on the Nesco Art of Extraction talks about his journey of roasting coffee with his fourth post on Coffee Cup News.

A Dedicated Roaster

A Dedicated Roaster

on June 21, 2010, 10:20 am

Tweet It was not long before I had managed to convince myself that I needed to find a way to roast coffee that would allow me to roast indoors so that I could satisfy my addiction year round. Not only is the coffee fresher and therefore better when home roasted, but it was also a fair amount cheaper than buying [...]

Tully’s Decaf House – Episode #159

Tully’s Decaf House – Episode #159

on June 21, 2010, 9:59 am

Tweet Overview Jason tastes a coffee from Tully’s in a K-cup brewer and reads some comments from an episode of Music Over Coffee. Coffee & Description Tully’s Decaf House Blend Black pepper meets burnt toast with a spicy undertone. Overall Rating 6 out of 10 Aroma: 6.5 Acidity: 5 Body: 7 Flavor: 6.5 Aftertaste: 6 Question of the Day? Did [...]

Vermont Decaf Country Blend – Episode #158

Vermont Decaf Country Blend – Episode #158

on June 21, 2010, 9:43 am

Tweet Overview Jason reads comments from a recent article by Art of Extraction and another Keurig coffee. Coffee & Description Vermont Country Blend Decaf Tomatoes with an earthiness in the background. Overall Rating 7.5 out of 10 Points Aroma: 7 Acidity: 7 Body: 6 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Question of the Day? Do you Roast Coffee at Home? Discuss Coffee [...]