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Posted on 01.31.10 by Widge @ 12:07 am
Comments on this: 3 so far. Add your own.  What we have here is a series by The Department of the 4th Dimension. They are searching for "the ultimate tastemakers." And, joy of joys, they are starting with coffee. Here we have two vids shot at Intelligentsia Coffee. Here's their official website. First vid addresses the proper creation of a shot of espresso, which while instructional in how to create one, it's more an explanation of why some shots are good and others are well, shot. Second vid is a bit more fascinating, at least to me: the proper creation of coffee using the syphon method, which we first mentioned almost two years ago exactly. Then we called it "siphon," but I expect the spelling-with-a-Y makes it seem more posh. Anyway, does anyone else get the feeling that siphon/syphon coffee brewing was created by somebody who wanted to grow up to be a mad scientist but ended up a barista instead? I still haven't tried any siphon coffee--so it intrigues me. (Also, people usually think I'm nuts for giving my coffee time to cool down before drinking it--Tattooed Mad Scientist Barista Guy agrees with me. So foo on all of you.) Also also, these videos are helped by being, at least color-wise, the coffee fiend's equivalent of Sin City. Categorized as: Coffee
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Posted on 06.23.09 by Widge @ 12:18 am
Comments on this: none yet. Add your own. We've been keeping an eye on Skynet for some time now. And it occurs to us that, just like in Terminator 2, the people who bring about our computer overlords will probably not have any idea what they're bringing about. Innocently, they will bring about the end of the world as we know it. And they'll probably be geeks. Which means they'll probably be coffee drinkers. This theory of mine is underscored by the following video, in which...well, just watch for yourself: Direct link for the feedreaders. (Found at Hobbymedia via GeekAlerts.) Categorized as: Coffee
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Posted on 06.14.09 by Widge @ 12:53 am
Comments on this: just one. Add your own.  So Rohan Marley, son of Bob, also known as the owner of Tuff Gong Clothing and also as Mr. Lauryn Hill, has entered into another arena we have jurisdiction over: coffee. Marley Coffee has been launched and it's organic stuff straight from Jamaica, grown on the Marley family farm. Nice. And even better, when you buy some, "...proceeds from the sale of the coffee will go to the Marley Coffee Foundation, which helps youth soccer programs in rural coffee growing regions of Jamaica." The 5 coffee blends offered are: Mystic Morning Wake Up Coffee Medium Roast, Simmer Down Organic Swiss Water Decaf, One Love Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Lively Up! Organic 5 Bean Espresso Blend and Jammin Java Organic Bold Full City Roast.
Nice. For more info and how to order, check out their official site. Hopefully we'll get some in here and get you a review. So stay tuned. Categorized as: Coffee
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Posted on 05.14.09 by Widge @ 3:03 pm
Comments on this: none yet. Add your own. This video is a touching reminder that there are those close to us, who do things for us everyday that keep us going, keep us awake, keep us working--and we should never take them for granted. Because--and I hate to bring the room down but--one day their warranty will expire and we'll have to face the same sobering day that Daniel (bka Alien Agent) did. Categorized as: Coffee
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Posted on 03.22.09 by Rox @ 2:53 pm
Comments on this: 4 so far. Add your own.  During this economic downturn Starbucks has taken a beating with people staying away from buying its higher end coffee. So, they decided some time ago to reclaim some of its footing from its devastating losses of last year by jumping into the instant coffee market. Why, you ask? Answer: companies will try anything to keep the bottom line in check I am not a typical coffee drinker, though when I do want a coffee I want good coffee. I do not own a coffee maker, so my need for good coffees come from coffee shops and from friends who brew great coffee (thanks, Cosette). As I do not drink coffee on a regular basis, I like to experience drinking coffee as a relaxing activity. So I thought that with spring in the air, the windows open, a nice cup of coffee would be enjoyable to have this morning. As for instant coffee: the last time I had instant was at my mom's house at Thanksgiving and she prefers flavor crystals. I know that instant does not have the aroma that drip coffee has and it is good for your caffeine need in a pinch. I received from Starbucks a mailed packed of "Via, Starbucks Columbian Coffee in an Instant." Via is Italian for road, giving the consumer the idea that you can have good coffee anywhere. The cute little packets are individual servings for an 8 oz cup of joe. Starbucks have created a natural process of roasting and grinding the coffee used for instant. I opened the packets with some scissors so not to spill any of the product. Categorized as: Coffee and Reviews
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