Archive for the Syphon Category

Video: Coffee at Frank in Austin, Texas

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Mike

This video is two months old, but it’s new to me. Tyler Wells (USBC semi-finalist number 24 with 529.5 points) walks you through the variety of brew methods available at Frank, in Austin, Texas. [via Whoa Cup, via Sprudge] Share

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Mug With a Temperature Sensor

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Mike

Kind of a cute idea. But what good does it do you to know the temperature of your coffee after you’re done brewing? Clearly you’re better off investing in a Fluke. You know, like Owens. Syphon, Intelligentsia from Department of the 4th Dimension on Vimeo. (Via Art. Lebedev.) Share

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Favorite Brew Method of All Time

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Mike

Originally uploaded by Chris Giannakos Share

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Billy Wilson in Portland Monthly Magazine

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Mike

There’s a nice article about Billy Wilson in the current issue of Portland Monthly Magazine.  The article is about his cafe (Barista) offering different beans from different roasters, violating the exclusivity that roasters typically enjoy with their wholesale clients.  Is it a new concept?  Not entirely.  Is Billy worth celebrating?  Absolutely, 100%.  Even the NY [...]

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