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The Hidden Costs of Coffee Convenience: Pod Coffee

A look at the environmental impact of Nespresso and Keurig. Learn how single-serve coffee pods are harming the environment and draining our wallets.

Caffeine Tools, Caffeine Obsession

Chris Davies of SlashGear talks about his journey with espresso and how the exploration of the tools, including websites like CoffeeGeek, got him there.

How to Make Coffee, Circa 1918

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.

An Acapella Cup, Near Timberline

Trisha Neimi discovers and shares coffee as music, from the notes in a cup of Kenyan to a song of her own making.

Coffee, Tea and Geekery

Are tea and coffee two different worlds? Not so, according to Mike Toot. Perhaps coffee geeks and tea geeks aren't that different after all!

Starbucks Tries Something New

On March 8, 2012, Starbucks is about to try something that in some ways is a radical departure from the company's normal cafe openings: They are opening an Experience Lab Cafe in Amsterdam!

Newbie or Not Newbie, That is the Question

This article is about a fifty-something dad's late age discovery of coffee, and how his penchant for learning combined with obsessive "geekness" lead him into the rich, dark paths of espresso brewing.

An Argentine Barista in Japan

When circumstances led to the first-ever Argentinean National Barista Champion withdrawing from the World Barista Championship, Federico Cabrera found himself with two weeks to prepare for Tokyo. This is his remarkable story.

Coming Home to Coffee in Poland

CoffeeGeek's own Beata Siwinski describes a recent journey back to her hometown of Warsaw, Poland, her search for the dream cafe and the perfect espresso.

Coffee, Portugal’s Other National Drink

When people think of Portugal, they think of Port wine, but coffee is just as revered inside the country, and has long been a constant source of pleasure for many. In Portugal, if you're old
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The Cafe Stage Archives

Decaf Drinker: Poor Stepchild, or Ultimate Coffee Lover
Richard Reynolds describes the surprising results of his research into decaffeinated coffees, how he came to love them, and why you can, too.
Espresso Advice: From One Steel Guy to Another
Len Sabo offers his espresso-deprived friend and former co-worker some detailed advice on a first-time home espresso set-up. It's great info for any espresso newbie.
Robusta’s Rehab?
Arguments for and against robusta in espresso blends, featuring commentary from some of espresso's top experts.
Two Hours of Joint Solitude
Solitude in a Cafe? Chris Pluger offers this short essay of an exploration of the reasons why we go to cafes - even if it is to "be alone".
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The Good, the Bad, and the Uninformed
Rhonda Eudaly tells us about her journey into what quality coffee really is all about, and how she has Billy Crystal moments (from City Slickers).
Cold Coffee Friendships
Chris Pluger intertwines the relationships between people and coffee in this enlightening story. Discover the best in both worlds.
Waiting for God Shot
Peter Bishop gives us the scoop on going from Nescafe to higher achievements in home espresso in this Write Your Way to the SCAA contest entry article.
Coffee Awakenings
Our winning article for the "Write Your Way to the SCAA" competition, Amanda Wilson fills us in on how she got totally into coffee and espresso.
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