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Thick Cups, Hand Grinders and Coffees

Eveyrthing from hand grinders and cool espresso cups to the potential "Coffee of the Year" (no, it's not Esmeralda!) is covered in this edition of Coffee at the Moment. Mark also asks you how you

Early Fall 2007 Coffee Miscellany

As "Coffee at the Moment" starts to find its groove, Mark Prince talks about trade shows, interesting brewing devices, coffee blogs, some great current coffee offerings around North America, cafe awards and much more.

That Time I Used $270/lb Coffee for Espresso

Some times you just gotta take risks. Like the huge risk of taking 8oz of coffee, valued at $135, and try to make some espresso from it.

Reaching Espresso Nirvana

Mark Prince revives a very old article of his with some new thoughts about the nirvana of espresso, which may not necessarily be the "god shot".

Tamping Science, Theory and Practice

In the first of a series looking at the art and science of tamping for espresso, Mark Prince examines developments in the field half a decade ago.

Meet the New Drink: The Traditional Double

Mark Prince, in his quest to become a certified World Barista Championship judge, rediscovers a drink long lost to him.

Defining the God Shot

Mark Prince tackles a heady subject who's time may have come - defining a new term in espresso vernacular: the God Shot.

A Tale of Five Tampers

Mark takes a look at five high quality tampers designed for the ultimate CoffeeGeek.

Coffee at the Moment Columnist

Mark Prince

Mark has certified as a Canadian, USA, and World Barista Championship Judge in both sensory and technical fields, as well as working as an instructor in coffee and espresso training. He started CoffeeGeek in 2001.

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Up to the minute, day or week news and views on things happening in and around coffee, including new developments in machines, short reviews of events, and wherever we can, talk about the movement toward making coffee a culinary thing.

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Coffee at the Moment Archives

Thick Cups, Hand Grinders and Coffees

November 6, 2007

Eveyrthing from hand grinders and cool espresso cups to the potential "Coffee of the Year" (no, it's not Esmeralda!) is covered in this edition of Coffee at the Moment. Mark also asks you how you feel about trade show and barista competition coverage on the website.

Early Fall 2007 Coffee Miscellany

October 11, 2007

That Time I Used $270/lb Coffee for Espresso

August 26, 2007

Some times you just gotta take risks. Like the huge risk of taking 8oz of coffee, valued at $135, and try to make some espresso from it.

Reaching Espresso Nirvana

December 9, 2005

Mark Prince revives a very old article of his with some new thoughts about the nirvana of espresso, which may not necessarily be the "god shot".

Baratza, Celebrating 25 Years of Groundbreaking Grinders

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Meet the New Drink: The Traditional Double

June 10, 2003

Mark Prince, in his quest to become a certified World Barista Championship judge, rediscovers a drink long lost to him.

Defining the God Shot

November 13, 2002

Mark Prince tackles a heady subject who's time may have come - defining a new term in espresso vernacular: the God Shot.

A Tale of Five Tampers

May 27, 2002

Mark takes a look at five high quality tampers designed for the ultimate CoffeeGeek.

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