Me and My Machine
Peter van Diest talks about going from an affirmed tea drinker to someone who discovers the world of coffee and espresso.
The Basics of Ethical Coffee
Becky Herndon gives us a primer on what to look for when sourcing, sampling, and buying ethical coffees as a consumer.
Making Espresso Progress
Ed’s first espresso was a disaster. Learn what he did to improve his dosing, tamping, and surfing techniques in Ed’s second Journal entry.
Triple Baskets and the Elusive God Shot
Carl Lau gives us a thought provoking look at what he believes it takes to make the perfect shot of espresso.
Intelligenstia Consumer-Oriented Espresso-In
Something neat is happening in professional coffee: Pros are starting to take notice of the advanced amateur out there. Read about the first annual Intelligentsia Meet.
Be a Better Beginner
Becky Herndon gives us an awesome look at a very practical approach for a beginning coffee enthusiast to follow.
CoffeeGeek Changed my Espresso World
Ken Carl describes how CoffeeGeek has turned him into an espresso fiend, and almost closed a savings account in the process.
Meeting Miss Silvia
Ed Gabrielle starts off his new column with an introduction of how he got into quality espresso in the home, and her name is Silvia.
