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Isomac Venus, Christopher Porter

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:35:33 -0500

Bottom Line: good quality machine for the price that froths very well and produces consistently good coffee
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Capresso Infinity Grinder, Mel Parekh

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:46:39 -0500

Bottom Line: Wonderful grinder - if you're using a blade grinder - buy this now!
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Gaggia MM Grinder, Victor Yeh

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:27:40 -0500

Bottom Line: If you olny need to feed your coffee maker, MM's good enough.
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Sunbeam Antique Vacuum Coffee Makers, Gary Henderson

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:04:54 -0500

Bottom Line: A contender for the "best kitchen appliance design of all time" award - if there was one. No joke.
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Breville BarAroma Grinder, Scot Murray

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:34:19 -0400

Bottom Line: Worked well for my Krups steam-powered, but isn't nearly fine enough for Miss Silvia... she's a demands more than it can produce.
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How to Buy an Espresso Machine

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:17:05 -0400

CoffeeGeek's comprehensive guide on how to make the right decision the first time when buying a quality espresso machine. Filled with insider tips, budget recommendations, and more.
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The CoffeeGeek Lab

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400

An update on the status of the new CoffeeGeek website rebuild and a detailed look at something that is new and exciting territory for us at CG - the building of the new CoffeeGeek Lab!
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Speedster Espresso Machine

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

CoffeeGeek takes a look at what could possibly be the best espresso machine in the world - the Speedster Espresso Machine from Kees van der Westen
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Western Regional Canadian Barista Championship 2009

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400

Report from the Western Canadian Regional Barista Competition held in Victoria, BC on August 29th and 30th, 2009, including some news about new grinders and espresso machines.
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Jars of Clay - CoffeeGeeks?

Tue, 12 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400

Jason Dominy of Dilworth Coffee interviews Charlie Lowell of the Grammy Award winning band, Jars of Clay about his long love for coffee and espresso, with some discussion about the band's charitable efforts in Africa.
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The Nuova Simonelli Aurelia, Part 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400

In the second part of this in depth look at the WBC certified sponsorship espresso machine, we put a WBC-spec Nuova Simonelli Aurelia through its paces and have a closer look at how a heat exchanger handles temperature stability and changes.
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The Nuova Simonelli Aurelia, Part 1

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400

CoffeeGeek gets some serious examination time with the official World Barista Championship espresso machine - the WBC-spec Nuova Simonelli Aurelia. First in a two part look.
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Rockstars, Baristas and Coffees

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400

No, not the kind of rockstar you may be thinking of - we have the real kind - a talk with Steven Page about coffee. Coverage of Sammy Piccolo's WBC run and some great coffees this edition.
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USBC Perspectives 2009

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:00:00 -0400

Sammy Piccolo, Canada's four time national Barista Champion and entrant into the 2009 WBC, heads to Portland to attend the 2009 US Barista Championship.
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Instant Convenience, Mermaids, Good Enough?

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Starbucks introduces an instant coffee, hoping to bolster lagging fortunes and sagging market shares. Is history in coffee development bound to repeat itself? Mike Ferguson presents some history and viewpoints.
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Baratza Vario Grinder

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0500

We take a first look and a product walk through on the brand new Baratza Vario grinder, designed for the home and light commercial use.
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A Ritual Coffee Experience

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0500

Two coffees and two espresso roasts from San Francisco's Ritual Coffee are put to a public taste test during CoffeeGeek's free October coffee seminar, which also included tutorials on using a press pot.
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An Exploration of Ethiopian Sidamos

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400

As the CoffeeGeek Coffee Discovery Series Kicks off, we have a look at Ethiopian Sidamos supplied by Ecco Caffe, a Santa Rosa, California Roaster. This consumer tasting event took place in September.
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Recapping the Summer

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0400

We take a look at a multitude of coffee related events this summer; give some recommendations on great coffees, and have not one, but two how tos on iced coffee - better late than never!
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What's Wrong with the WBC

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400

A former Executive Director of the World Barista Champiionship speaks out about problems with the WBC and how it is organized and run and offers some discussion on possible solutions.
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