Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mike
“I could take that coffee that was so carefully cared for…and just screw it totally up. And that’s a lot of responsibility.” Indeed. If you’ve never seen the inside of Sweet Leaf before, here’s a nice opportunity. They’re still the best spot in 11101. [Via Vimeo]
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Posted on January 24, 2012 by Mike
What was Coffee Common NYC? An opportunity for consumers to explore what coffee professionals take for granted: great coffee. There is a lot of time invested in gadgets and wizardry designed to improve our understanding of quality, but the average consumer simply wants to enjoy a good cup. Visitors to our space were given support, encouragement, [...]
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Posted on January 13, 2012 by Mike
This infographic may or may not be full of unsubstantiated information that is often disputed and contradicted regularly, but it’s colorful! And comes to us via Shape Magazine! [Via Shape Magazine]
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Posted on January 8, 2012 by Mike
Why is this subway station decorated with mosaics of coffee cups? I’m not sure, New York’s first coffee roaster was located on Pearl Street, not 59th. But NYC has a long history of mosaics in the subway. There’s a flickr group devoted to it, and even a Wikipedia page. The best resource I’ve found so far is [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2012 by Mike
So this is happening. See you there? More info: Coffee Common · Coffee Common’s First Public Event in North….
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Posted on January 4, 2012 by Mike
NewsWorks calls this “the next big thing for caffeine aficionados” but I think ReAnimator is dropping the ball here. If James Hoffmann’s 2012 prediction for batch brewers comes true, this may be a good example of why. [Via NewsWorks]
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Posted on January 3, 2012 by Mike
Coffee is like a baby; loved most by its mother. If you think you’re doing a better job sourcing, roasting, and brewing than everyone else, you’re probably wrong. It’s understandable. You find it, roast it, nurture it, drink a ton of it, and love it. But love is blind. We’d all be better off if [...]
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Posted on December 30, 2011 by Mike
Actually, this is only the last three months of 2011. October is when I started this little side project. [2011 in Empty Demitasse | Flickr - Photo Sharing!]
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Posted on December 30, 2011 by Mike
Most, if not all of the coffees I made at home in 2011. It’s been a tasty year. See also: 2010 in Empty Coffee Bags. [All sizes | 2011 in Empty Coffee Bags | Flickr - Photo Sharing!]
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Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mike
Interesting perspective from a Business Insider writer. [Why Working at Starbucks for Three Weeks Was the Toughest Job I've Ever Had]
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Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mike
I’d probably use this once every never or so, but if I were a camper I might. I’d probably take the mypressi though, not the recommended Presso. [Via Wired.com]
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Posted on October 25, 2011 by Mike
I’ve posted a map of my favorite cafes before (on Not For Tourists – which is a great book), but here’s a more interactive Foursquare version as well. Maybe you think I’m missing some, or am too inclusive. Feel free to let me know either way. [foursquare :: Mike White :: Manhattan Coffee Shops Worth [...]
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Posted on October 23, 2011 by Mike
Here’s a good coffee machine for you to buy. If you don’t care how your coffee tastes or how it is made. [Black Luk - The Coffee Machine by Song Ah Lee » Yanko Design]
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Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mike
Food and drinks are an emotional experience. You enjoy your favorite cafes and restaurants in large part because of the way they make you feel. Great coffees (or food) served in an uncomfortable environment don’t inspire regular patronage, and mediocre (lousy, even) cafes can be very successful at inspiring loyalty. To each their own, different [...]
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Posted on August 31, 2011 by Mike
Portland is great, but Revolver is where my heart is.
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Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mike
“Serving These Corporate Capitalist Pigs Coffee Makes Me Sick” – Tweeted from my iPad 2 Collect all nine pages worth at Quickmeme. [via @mattbuchanan]
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