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 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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Posted on August 20, 2011 by Mike
I have these all over my desk. Thanks to All Things Considered I now know why. The full story, audio, and microscopic video is available via: Scientists Crack The Physics Of Coffee Rings : NPR.
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Posted on August 13, 2011 by Mike
Cute site – the cappuccinos of Montreal. Click through to see the creator of each. [adbeus / coffee | The Best Coffee Shops In Montreal]
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Posted on August 10, 2011 by Mike
An unsurprising conclusion to a bitter, ugly drama. Read the fine print here: Workers Prevail Against Gorilla Coffee’s Anti-Free Speech Lawsuit | Brandworkers International
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Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mike
Pretty great, but even better if you’re familiar with this.
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Posted on July 14, 2011 by Mike
Generally speaking I don’t put much stock in reports citing the health benefits or risks of drinking coffee. The reports are usually contradicted in the following years, often more than once. But this is a nice overview of published research all on one page. [Primal, MD • Evidence-Based Practice: Coffee]
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Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mike
I don’t think you should drink stuff like this at any price, but I still found it entertaining. [Make a Starbucks Frappuccino for $0.32 | Squawkfox]
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Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mike
Another good event from the good folks at RBC. The circumstances are sad but the cause is just. More info is available at sprudge.com/tag/yesequal.
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