Is it true what they say about egg shells? Do they really magically filter out loose coffee grounds? I have heard from numerous sources that this does in fact work, which means that this would be a handy trick around a campfire in case you didn’t bring any kind of sifter/filter with you (of course [...]
Entries Tagged as 'French Press'
Campfire Coffee and Other Caffeinated Lore
September 26th, 2009 · Comments Off · Coffee, Coffee Accessories, Random, Tricks of the Trade
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Starbucks Viennesse Blend
April 20th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Coffee
I tried some Starbucks Viennese blend today with the help of my Ikea French press (first time using it). The French press worked great and the coffee was also quite good. The Viennese blend is a dark roast of course (as opposed to Starbucks’ other options: darker or darkest). All poking fun at the ‘Bux [...]
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The Dutch Press
April 17th, 2009 · Comments Off · Coffee
The folks over at Dutch Bros. Coffee have created a to-go version of the French press, which they are calling (appropriately) the Dutch Press. Press your coffee and carry it with you. No need for separate pieces, accessories, etc. All the advantages of French press, including that bold, coffee flavor, the oils, the boldness, all [...]
Ikea Coffee — Bryggkaffe Mellanrost
April 1st, 2009 · Comments Off · Coffee
I stopped by Ikea to get some grub and try out their coffee. The food was terrible, but that’s my fault — I got the fettuccine alfredo even though I knew it had probably been sitting there all day. The coffee wasn’t too bad considering it was probably also well-aged. Ikea’s coffee — Bryggkaffe Mellanrost [...]
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Steve’s Espresso (Tempe, AZ)
February 24th, 2009 · Comments Off · Arizona, Coffee Shops, Tempe
Steve’s Espresso is located across the street from the Target on McClintock and Baseline, next to an Indian food restaurant. I had the Sumatra; the wife had a cherry-almond Italian soda which she said (and I agreed) was very good. Their Sumatra was also quite good — balanced, yet with a touch of zing. The [...]
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