How to Pour the Perfect Cup of Coffee (Mathematically)
Posted on July 12, 2010 by Mike
It’s easy if you remember ABBA. Read about it in The Guardian. Share
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Chicago, Meet Your World Champion Barista
Posted on July 8, 2010 by Mike
A great interview with the current world champ Michael Phillips, back in his stomping grounds of Intelligentsia, Chicago. Listen as he discusses his thoughts on competition, tattoos, sourcing beans, and how he credits his entire team in securing the victory. [blogs.vocalo.org] Share
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Will Moka Be America’s Next Coffee Tradition? – Food – The Atlantic
Posted on July 8, 2010 by Mike
Giorgio Milos poses this question in his latest piece in The Atlantic. My short answer? No. [The Atlantic] Share
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“Tickling Miss Silvia”: Mark Frauenfelder Hacks Coffee’s God-Shot
Posted on July 7, 2010 by Mike
A great read on the storied history of the Rancilio Silvia. Featuring folks like Andy Schecter, Greg Scace, and Kyle Glanville. [Via Gizmodo] Share
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The £7,500 Coffee Mug You Can’t Drink From
Posted on July 7, 2010 by Mike
It’s 235 years old and up for auction. “God speed ye plough”, bidders. [Mail Online] Share
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Congratulations to Mike Phillips, 2010 World Barista Champion!
Posted on June 26, 2010 by Mike
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The Atlantic: All You Need to Know About Steaming Milk
Posted on June 18, 2010 by Mike
The Atlantic’s favorite Illy barista (Giorgio Milos) is back, this time discussing milk texture. He credits America with mastering the science, particularly those in Chicago and on the West Coast. [All You Need to Know About Steaming Milk - Food - The Atlantic] Share
Continue ReadingVideo: New York City HD Part 1
Posted on June 17, 2010 by Mike
Not coffee related. I just love New York. [Vimeo] New York City HD Part 2 available here. Share
Continue ReadingCoffee Prince: First Cup – Now Available on Hulu
Posted on June 17, 2010 by Mike
Korea’s TV drama Coffee Prince is now available on Hulu, and currently 17 “cups” of coffee related shenanigans have been posted. Despite the subtitles, some things may still get lost in translation. [Hulu - Coffee Prince] [Coffee Prince Wikipedia] Share
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The Coffee Setup of Marco Arment
Posted on June 16, 2010 by Mike
Pretty decent home setup for Marco Arment, the lead developer of Tumblr and Instapaper. Similar to 2008 World Barista Champion Stephen Morrissey’s. Share
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