Fear and Loathing in Orlando: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the Barista’s Dream By Dr. Strangebrew We were somewhere outside of Orlando when the caffeine withdrawals began to take hold. I remember saying something like “I feel a bit lightheaded. Let’s pull over and check the beans.” And suddenly I began to shake. […]
Martuk … the Holy: Proseuche BLOG TOUR
We have something a little different for you today. I don’t want to ruin it and ramble on, trying to explain the brilliant nature of what you’re about to read. Instead, grab a cup of coffee and experience the genius of Jonathan Winn. I thought he’d be taller. He sat with me, this immortal Martuk. […]
Thermos Coffee Challenge
A few weeks ago I was told about a contest Thermos was holding on their Facebook page. Now, if you know anything about me (which you probably don’t), you’d know that I enter a lot of giveaways. It’s a holdover obsession from when I was a kid. I used to (and still do) love both […]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers
Mother’s Day Coffee Gift Guide Far too many Mother’s Days have been greeting with boxes of candy, greeting cards, and spa vouchers. It took me a long time to realize that what my mom would enjoy most is something I too would love: Coffee! But why stop there when so many new products are on the […]
Dr. Strangebrew
Dr. Strangebrew or: How I learned to stop worrying and drink coffee. By Ben Eads “I will not allow anyone or anything to sap us of our precious bodily fluids…” –Colonel Ripper That’s exactly how everyone I knew responded to me after I asked them if they would like some tea. My co-workers, my family, […]
Caffeinated Words at Café Duet
Caffeinated Words I’m doing something I haven’t done in a long time. Something that has become a joke to many. Something the cynical argue one would only do because they’re pretentious. I’m sitting in a coffeehouse, writing an article. I used to go out to cafés nearly every day of the week to write. That was […]
Guest Article: Coffee is Blood
Coffee is Blood. And having written that, I now realize I should probably explain. For writers, or at least for me, a good cup of coffee, or a warm cup of coffee, or, let’s face it, a cup of coffee period, is as necessary as the blood running through my veins. In many ways, it’s […]
Do you like it dirty?
Do you like it dirty? The timer went off. The room was sweltering, but no amount of heat would deter Cindy from her goal. She licked her lips, anticipating the eruption of flavor that would soon fill her mouth. Nearing the counter, Cindy wrapped her long fingers around the glistening knob and plunged it deep. […]
Coffee or Tea?
Coffee or Tea? I’ve been sick for the past few days, and a strange phenomenon–one which I have observed in the past–has again occurred. I switched from my beloved coffee to tea. This confession gives me pause. I am, after all, writing for a coffee website. One that I myself had a hand in creating. […]
Top 5 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds
Top 5 Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Any time I have an abundance of a certain kind of garbage, I become obsessed with discovering useful ways of disposing of said waste. For instance, when I brew beer, I save the spent grains for cooking, and toss the rest in my compost pile. Brewing a pot […]