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Click for Article  10 Years Ago Today
by Mark Prince, Rated: 9.2
Posted December 19, 2011
10 years ago, the first public beta for CoffeeGeek was launched; today, I'm looking back at what the Internet was like back then for coffee and espresso lovers. Read more...
Click for Article  How to Make Coffee, Circa 1918
The Cafe Stage article, Rated: 9.4
Posted September 7, 2011
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. Read more...
Click for Article  CoffeeGeek Holiday Gift List - Over $75 Suggestions
by Mark Prince, Rated: 10.0
Posted December 10, 2011
Here's our suggestions on some great gifts ranging from $75 up to over $1,000 (and beyond!) - If you want to get that special CoffeeGeek in your life something really special, this is the list to peruse! Read more...
Click for Article  SCAA Houston 2011 Wrapup
Road Reports article, Rated: 9.2
Posted May 6, 2011
There's more coverage from this year's SCAA show in Houston, with our team of reporters and partners checking out the show floor, including video reports from Will Smith from Tested. Read more...
Regular Columnists
Coffee Discovery Series, by Karen Hamilton
Karen Hamilton Every last Sunday each month, CoffeeGeek hosts a coffee tasting event in Vancouver (and possibly other cities), featuring great coffees from specialty roasters around the world. Read full bio...
A Ritual Coffee Experience
11.15.2008, Rated: 8.6
An Exploration of Ethiopian Sidamos
10.15.2008, Rated: 8.8
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Coffee at the Moment, by Mark Prince
Mark Prince 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. Read full bio...
10 Years Ago Today
12.19.2011, Rated: 9.2
CoffeeGeek Holiday Gift List - Over $75 Suggestions
12.10.2011, Rated: 10.0
CoffeeGeek Holiday Gift List - Under $30 & Under $75
12.08.2011, Rated: 9.8
Thoughts and Theories on Iced Coffee
09.10.2011, Rated: 8.4
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An Australian Viewpoint, by George Sabados
George Sabados George Sabados, one of Australia's premier consultants on the subject of espresso and cafes, contributes his thoughts on quality cafes, quality coffee, and quality business operations. Read full bio...
Cafe Culture Downunder
06.12.2007, Rated: 7.8
Is This the End of the Barista?
12.27.2006, Rated: 7.8
Changing the Way Cafe Owners Think
02.06.2006, Rated: 7.6
Barista Basics... Or Not!
05.03.2004, Rated: 7.8
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The Asian Coffee Scene, by Paul Pratt
Paul Pratt Paul Pratt gives us the lowdown and his unique perspective on the coffee and espresso scene in Hong Kong and Asia, as a professional roaster and the representative for La Marzocco in that part of the world. Read full bio...
A Legend is Reborn - Faema E61 Restoration Part 2
12.18.2007, Rated: 8.8
A Legend is Reborn - Faema E61 Restoration
06.05.2007, Rated: 8.7
Setting the Scene for Coffee in Asia
11.15.2003, Rated: 6.7
 
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State of Coffee, by Mark Prince
Mark Prince Mark tackles opinions, theories, practises and sometimes even the controversies in the world of coffee and espresso. Read full bio...
Can These Filters Change the World of Espresso?
04.29.2011, Rated: 8.4
Less Throw Downs, More Spro Downs Please!
09.20.2010, Rated: 8.4
State of Espresso 2010
08.16.2010, Rated: 8.8
Espresso 2010
08.14.2010, Rated: 7.6
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Pacific Northeast Beat, by Liz Clayton
Liz Clayton Just because specialty coffee's hold on North America started in the west doesn't mean it isn't thriving on that other coast. Liz Clayton will keep a trembling finger on the pulse of all things coffee in New York City and beyond. Read full bio...
NYC Cafe Scene Report: March 2008
03.28.2008, Rated: 8.7
The Science of Coffee: Andrea Illy in NYC
01.15.2008, Rated: 8.3
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The Mixologist, by Arthur Wynne
Arthur Wynne Wynne's aim for this column s to get areas of the hospitality industry to understand that coffee is culinary and has a place in restaurants, bars and cafes. He also hopes to educate coffee lovers about new and exciting ways to enjoy their favourite beverage. Read full bio...
Holiday Espresso Eggnog
12.24.2006, Rated: 8.6
Exploring Irish Coffee
11.04.2006, Rated: 9.4
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The Interview
 The Interview features in depth and informative discussions with some of the leaders, players, and unique characters in the world of coffee and espresso.
George Howell Interview, Part Two
09.28.2005, Rated: 8.2
George Howell Interview, Pt. 1
09.02.2005, Rated: 8.4
Interview with Eirik Johnsen, Master Barista
08.03.2003, Rated: 9.2
Interview with Tim Wendelboe, Master Barista
08.18.2002, Rated: 7.8
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Barista Guild of America Files
 The BGA Files is the regular voice of the Barista Guild of America on CoffeeGeek, to professional Baristas around the world, and all CoffeeGeek readers
Barista Guild Report: 2007 SCAA Conference and Beyond
04.20.2007, Rated: 6.3
The Barista Code of Conduct
06.02.2005, Rated: 8.0
The BGA and the Third Wave
04.02.2005, Rated: 8.4
So you say there's a Guild?
12.04.2003, Rated: 8.3
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Feature Columnists
Contests and Results
A temporary home for contests announcements and results; whenever CoffeeGeek runs a contest or promotion, you'll find information about it in this column. Find out how to submit your story.
Write Your Way to the SCAA!
CoffeeGeek Staff, 02.15.2004
3rd Annual Holiday Gift List Sweeps Results
CoffeeGeek Staff, 01.22.2004
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Professionally Speaking
A feature column that gives an industry perspective on the world of coffee and espresso. Find out how to submit your story.
What is Single Origin
Dal Anderson, 08.18.2010
USBC Perspectives 2009
Sammy Piccolo, 03.20.2009
Instant Convenience, Mermaids, Good Enough?
Mike Ferguson, 02.20.2009
What's Wrong with the WBC
Instaurator, 06.16.2008
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The Ethical Bean
Every few weeks, CoffeeGeek brings you a new feature article by a guest columnist with writing that highlights ethical, sociable issues in the world of coffee. Find out how to submit your story.
Coffee Kids: Expanding Our Frontiers
Bill Fishbein, 12.12.2006
Above and Beyond - Grower Relationships
Shanna Germain, 01.28.2004
Coffee Kids and the Man Behind It All
Bill Fishbein, 11.10.2003
 
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Reports From the Road
Reports from the road provides in depth accounts of major coffee-related trade shows and events around North America and the world. Find out how to submit your story.
SCAA Houston 2011 Wrapup
CoffeeGeek Team, 05.06.2011
SCAA Houston 2011 First Two Days
CoffeeGeek Team, 04.30.2011
SCAA Houston 2011 Preview - Great Gear
Mark Prince, 04.27.2011
Rancilio Factory Tour
Mark Prince, 03.31.2011
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Newbie Revelations
Every week, the CoffeeGeek site features an espresso or coffee "newbie" and his or her first steps into the world of quality coffee. Find out how to submit your story.
An Acapella Cup Near Timberline
Trisha Neimi, 12.02.2006
Newbie or Not Newbie: That is the Question
Karl Brown, 06.20.2006
The Good, The Bad, The Uninformed
Rhonda Eudaly, 07.18.2005
Waiting for God Shot
Peter Bishop, 07.10.2004
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The Cafe Stage
The Cafe Stage is a submitted article column where people can discuss anything related to coffee, espresso, cafes and coffee culture. Rants, raves, reminisces, it's all good. Find out how to submit your story.
How to Make Coffee, Circa 1918
Brian Faulks, 09.07.2011
Jars of Clay - CoffeeGeeks?
Jason Dominy, 05.12.2009
Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 3: Ontario and Quebec
Liz Clayton, 02.02.2008
Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 2: The Prairies
Liz Clayton, 12.03.2007
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Retired Columnists
The CoffeeGeek site has had some excellent writers in the past. They no longer write regularly for the website, but you can view their archived articles in this section, including three random ones, listed below.
Cold Espresso
Jim Piccinich, 10.23.2002
A day in the life
Alan Frew, 04.24.2002
Domestic Machine Reviews
Alan Frew, 08.22.2003
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