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For the coffee lovers, addicts, and afficionados.

Network Leader: Holly Hoffman

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Anita Cohen-Williams One of the best places to find news and blogs about coffee is here: http://coffee.alltop.com/

4 weeks ago from Coffee

Jason Simon: Agree. This is a good coffee resource... links to coffee blogs etc.
4 weeks ago

Anthony Mugo: Thanks, it is a great site to find coffee news..
5 hours ago

Jeannie Chan Curious, has anyone actually become regular users of VIA?

3 weeks ago from Coffee

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Josh Willits: True, scot, but I've heard good things from avid coffee drinkers. Before VIA, instant coffee tasted like crap. I've heard good things about VIA ...MoreTrue, scot, but I've heard good things from avid coffee drinkers. Before VIA, instant coffee tasted like crap. I've heard good things about VIA in terms of flavor. Something inside me won't let me spend money on it, though. :)
1 week ago

Katie Van Over: I've got to agree with Josh. I've both heard good things and got a taste test when they did that first huge marketing push but can't convince ...MoreI've got to agree with Josh. I've both heard good things and got a taste test when they did that first huge marketing push but can't convince myself to pay for it.
1 week ago

David Fogel I'm curious, when you guys go to Starbucks, do you order your coffee in sizes by their proper names (tall, grande, vendi) or do you just say "small" "medium" or "large". I ask because I tend to ...MoreI'm curious, when you guys go to Starbucks, do you order your coffee in sizes by their proper names (tall, grande, vendi) or do you just say "small" "medium" or "large". I ask because I tend to take the lazy way out and call sizes by their american names (A cardinal sin at Starbucks). The clerks always give me dirty looks. It's like I'm an outsider because I'm not down with the lingo. I don't like saying the proper names because it just doesnt make any logical sense. How can tall be small?

7 weeks ago from Coffee

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Wilson Usman: I catch myself doing the same thing but I am getting better at it now. I wonder what's the marketing under it.
1 week ago

Katie Van Over: The coffee shop I went to all throughout college would give you dirty looks if you tried to order using the Starbucks lingo. I got into the habit ...MoreThe coffee shop I went to all throughout college would give you dirty looks if you tried to order using the Starbucks lingo. I got into the habit of ordering in terms of cup oz, something that never fails to confuse SB employees. It seems obvious to me that 12oz = Tall but I suppose they're simply not used to thinking about the sizes in that way.
1 week ago

Andrea V. Lewis [Video] Bikinis and coffee...do they mix? via @AP http://ow.ly/1elJG #coffee #perkycups

2 weeks ago from Coffee

alfandi: I woul like to taste this coffee.
2 weeks ago

Jeannie Chan A coffee network? Too cool! Thanks Holly!

3 weeks ago from Coffee

Niche Eight cup of coffee today. And still no tremor!

3 weeks ago from Coffee

Eric Morrison That I like writing and the feed length is not long enough:) where to post my morning coffee ritual today?

4 weeks ago from Coffee

Eric Morrison New part of the routine:
1A) grind up your favorite beans in your small magic bullet attachemtent.
1b) proceed with rest of the routine.

Enjoy. . .aaaah. Just doing ...MoreNew part of the routine:
1A) grind up your favorite beans in your small magic bullet attachemtent.
1b) proceed with rest of the routine.

Enjoy. . .aaaah. Just doing that now. Being a writer, I find it is hard to keep under that 500 word limit on a post. . .:) There, I did it.
Better and better all the time.

4 weeks ago from Coffee

Andrea V. Lewis @Eric it's 7am on the west coast and your tips have me jonsing for a cup right now! =]

4 weeks ago from Coffee

Eric Morrison MMMM, Coffee. My wife told me the other day that the coffee I made tasted great. How did this happen? Routine. Routine (or ritual; not the same as a habit) is one of the kings of self ...MoreMMMM, Coffee. My wife told me the other day that the coffee I made tasted great. How did this happen? Routine. Routine (or ritual; not the same as a habit) is one of the kings of self enhancement. Begin good routines, delete bad habits.
1. start with fresh RO water, no sneaky flavours in there.
2. Experiment with the amount of coffee YOU like, not what the tin says, I like 1/3 of a cup.
3. Add "coffiments" Cream, sweetener, etc.
4. Enjoy.
Team TDW coffee making ritual

4 weeks ago from Coffee

Jason Simon More and more unemployed and underemployed people spend their time at coffee shops, browsing the web, networking, searching for a job. Some argue that WiFi (free or for a nominal fee) is ...MoreMore and more unemployed and underemployed people spend their time at coffee shops, browsing the web, networking, searching for a job. Some argue that WiFi (free or for a nominal fee) is negatively affecting coffee culture. What's your take? Do you think coffee shops should welcome career counselors into their place to engage job hunting customers? Here's a little post I wrote about the subject. http://ow.ly/12IVd

6 weeks ago from Coffee

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Kanav: ^^ but what if you like the quite place and the barista with great skills to make you your type of coffee turns into community meeting room ;)
5 weeks ago

Jason Simon: I guess that coffee shops do change... from more WiFi friendly to conversation friendly etc, more coffee orientated to community oriented. There's ...MoreI guess that coffee shops do change... from more WiFi friendly to conversation friendly etc, more coffee orientated to community oriented. There's a whole continuum.
5 weeks ago

Emily Jasper So a while I started using this mug when I ordered coffee: MoreSo a while I started using this mug when I ordered coffee: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=16746231

To report: The seal still works great, the cup doesn't have any tricky spots to clean, AND even though the top is white, my lipgloss doesn't stain the top. For guys, that might not be a big deal, but I know the ladies might like to know that. :)

5 weeks ago from Coffee

Nicholas Cloud Guy at #starbucks wanted to add ice to my coffee "because it is hot". Bah! I'd drink molten rock if they put it in a coffee cup

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Kelsey Van Dyke: I learned to love black coffee and will never look back! All that milk and sugar makes me feel sick now.
7 weeks ago

Heather Conroy: I know several people who do this.....add the ice that is.
6 weeks ago

Dawn Frost Sometimes I wish that I owned an espresso machine at home just so that I could make cappuccinos. I'm in love with the silky foam (I love sugar, so I like to sprinkle sugar in the raw on top of my ...MoreSometimes I wish that I owned an espresso machine at home just so that I could make cappuccinos. I'm in love with the silky foam (I love sugar, so I like to sprinkle sugar in the raw on top of my foam). Do you own your own machine? If so, did you invest in a good one? Have you tried one of those cheap machines and if so, do they suck?

7 weeks ago from Coffee

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Kanav: I am a huge fan of coffee, but have never tried making one with a home machine. Can someone spill some light on this topic in detail, what machine ...MoreI am a huge fan of coffee, but have never tried making one with a home machine. Can someone spill some light on this topic in detail, what machine to get and what types of beans to use? In Denmark and Germany there were so many varieties that I steered away from complications.

Cheers!
6 weeks ago

Heather Conroy: I have a fully automatic italian monster-it was expensive but it has paid for itself already I think. You can get a little Nespresso machine with ...MoreI have a fully automatic italian monster-it was expensive but it has paid for itself already I think. You can get a little Nespresso machine with coffee pods that is about one quarter the price (and has a milk frother) and it will make you an amazing coffee. If I had known they were so good I propbably would have bought one of those instead.
6 weeks ago

Limari Colón I have triple qualifications for this group! Lover, addict and aficionado. I already feel at home with so many kindred spirits. I salute you. :)

6 weeks ago from Coffee

Kanav: Welcome Limari :) We await your tales of coffee trail. Cheers!
6 weeks ago

David Fogel In what has been a long, tireless search I have finally found the perfect brand of coffee. Green Mountain Coffee, is without the doubt the king of coffee. I used to have to resort to drinking ...MoreIn what has been a long, tireless search I have finally found the perfect brand of coffee. Green Mountain Coffee, is without the doubt the king of coffee. I used to have to resort to drinking starbucks. I don't particualry like the taste, but it was the only brand strong enough to really give me the jolt I need. In my opinion, certain brands of Green Mountain are stronger than a regular starbucks brew. It tastes awesome too. It's like, you KNOW you're drinking a cup of coffee.

7 weeks ago from Coffee

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David Fogel: Strong and flavorful, you said it. It's the perfect combination. For example, starbucks coffee is strong but lacks flavor. Dunkin Donuts coffee ...MoreStrong and flavorful, you said it. It's the perfect combination. For example, starbucks coffee is strong but lacks flavor. Dunkin Donuts coffee is flavorful, but puts me to sleep. With Green Mountain, you get the best of both worlds.
7 weeks ago

Dawn Frost: I actually prefer roasts that aren't as dark as what you probably like. However, on the upside, there is more caffeine in lighter roasts...
7 weeks ago

Kimberly I just made the best peppermint mocha from the Target brand hot chocolate mint mix and some Peets coffee! It tasted just like Starbucks and it was FREE!!!! I felt like you guys are the only ones ...MoreI just made the best peppermint mocha from the Target brand hot chocolate mint mix and some Peets coffee! It tasted just like Starbucks and it was FREE!!!! I felt like you guys are the only ones who could appreciate this moment with me =)

8 weeks ago from Coffee

Emily Jasper: Yay for you! I just brought my Senseo to the office so that I could keep the coffee expenses down. I thought that I'd experiment a bit with ...MoreYay for you! I just brought my Senseo to the office so that I could keep the coffee expenses down. I thought that I'd experiment a bit with flavors and syrups on the side.
7 weeks ago

Kelsey Van Dyke So, how did everyone get started drinking coffee?

11 weeks ago from Coffee

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Holly Hoffman: What a great question! My older sister worked at Barnie's (like a Starbucks). She got me hooked on mint tea, then flavored coffees by the ripe old ...MoreWhat a great question! My older sister worked at Barnie's (like a Starbucks). She got me hooked on mint tea, then flavored coffees by the ripe old age of 13!
10 weeks ago

Jason Simon: Kelsey,

Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (MoreKelsey,

Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (http://ow.ly/10et9) at Caffeinated Conversations, asking "How Did Your Affair With Coffee Begin?" The conversation continues there...
7 weeks ago

Emily Jasper Just started using a reusable traveler mug that has the same look as most paper cups. I have been searching forever for ones with good seals (I always seem to break them, then the coffee won't ...MoreJust started using a reusable traveler mug that has the same look as most paper cups. I have been searching forever for ones with good seals (I always seem to break them, then the coffee won't stay inside the mug). After 6 failed mugs, we'll see if this one works. Plus, there was a donation to breast cancer: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=16746231

8 weeks ago from Coffee

Adam Rocca: I'd be interested to know how the seal of this mug fairs with you, Emily. Aside from that, my heart likes the "familiarity" and reminiscence of ...MoreI'd be interested to know how the seal of this mug fairs with you, Emily. Aside from that, my heart likes the "familiarity" and reminiscence of this mug that looks like paper cups, but my mind tells me that using something obviously anti-papercup can send a better subtle, even subconscious message to all those who see my mug, and yours, and theirs over and over again, if you see what I mean. But if this one's seal is superb, I would succumb to reliability ultimately. :)
8 weeks ago

Emily Jasper: I'll keep you posted!
8 weeks ago

Niche Did an all night job and when I got to the hospital they offered a glass of juice!!! Help!

9 weeks ago from Coffee

Andrea V. Lewis Happy Monday! Check out this hilarious graph...What a great way to start our caffeine-fueled week, right?
MoreHappy Monday! Check out this hilarious graph...What a great way to start our caffeine-fueled week, right?
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvgrxeQg5b1qa0uujo1_1280....

9 weeks ago from Coffee

Holly Hoffman What's your favorite coffee food partner? I love scones, especially cinnamon. The cinnamon always compliments my favorite dark, earthy coffees.

10 weeks ago from Coffee

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Jonathan Ross: One square of 60-80% cocoa Dark Chocolate dipped into my espresso but scones do sound tempting
10 weeks ago

Niche: I just like my cofee straight up. No other flavours to mess things up. You eat something sweet and it alters everything completely
10 weeks ago

Chris Ostini How are you going to LEAP without coffee?? I need some asap ahhh MoreHow are you going to LEAP without coffee?? I need some asap ahhh http://www.squidoo.com/What-Matters-This-Year

10 weeks ago from Coffee

Andrea V. Lewis I found this cool, hip bag made from a coffee bean sack to help you Zip and Buzz around town. Check it out: MoreI found this cool, hip bag made from a coffee bean sack to help you Zip and Buzz around town. Check it out: http://lookbook.nu/look/150550-Coffee-licious

10 weeks ago from Coffee

Vanessa Alvarado: I love the bag! Thanks for sharing.
10 weeks ago

Andrea V. Lewis I thought you you guys would enjoy this...
15 Things Worth Knowing About Coffee MoreI thought you you guys would enjoy this...
15 Things Worth Knowing About Coffee http://theoatmeal.com/comics/coffee

10 weeks ago from Coffee

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