Caffeine Tools, Caffeine Obsession
Chris Davies of SlashGear talks about his journey with espresso and how the exploration of the tools, including websites like CoffeeGeek, got him there.
How to Make Coffee, Circa 1918
An interesting perspective on experts’ advice in making coffee, from 1918; it was around this time that the siphon coffee maker became popular in the US.
An Acapella Cup, Near Timberline
Trisha Neimi discovers and shares coffee as music, from the notes in a cup of Kenyan to a song of her own making.
Coffee, Tea and Geekery
Are tea and coffee two different worlds? Not so, according to Mike Toot. Perhaps coffee geeks and tea geeks aren’t that different after all!
Starbucks Tries Something New
On March 8, 2012, Starbucks is about to try something that in some ways is a radical departure from the company’s normal cafe openings: They are opening an Experience Lab Cafe in Amsterdam!
Newbie or Not Newbie, That is the Question
This article is about a fifty-something dad’s late age discovery of coffee, and how his penchant for learning combined with obsessive “geekness” lead him into the rich, dark paths of espresso brewing.
An Argentine Barista in Japan
When circumstances led to the first-ever Argentinean National Barista Champion withdrawing from the World Barista Championship, Federico Cabrera found himself with two weeks to prepare for Tokyo. This is his remarkable story.
Coming Home to Coffee in Poland
CoffeeGeek’s own Beata Siwinski describes a recent journey back to her hometown of Warsaw, Poland, her search for the dream cafe and the perfect espresso.
Coffee, Portugal’s Other National Drink
When people think of Portugal, they think of Port wine, but coffee is just as revered inside the country, and has long been a constant source of pleasure for many. In Portugal, if you’re old enough to hold a cup, you are old enough to sip a coffee.
Decaf Drinker: Poor Stepchild, or Ultimate Coffee Lover
Richard Reynolds describes the surprising results of his research into decaffeinated coffees, how he came to love them, and why you can, too.
