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Such a great idea Dan! Here's some stuff I'm either already on order with or interested in ordering.
First off, I was really stoked when I saw this project come up on Kickstarter, so I've been a backer for a while now and we are finally getting close to having units shipping. It's a PID-Controlled Espresso Machine! Here's a link:
Directions for use; use a slightly finer grind of coffee. Drop the washable, reusable cloth covered filter into the infussion chamber with the chain hanging down into the glass syphon tube. Pull the chain down until you can hook it to the bottom of the siphon tube. Fill the bottom carafe to the 5 mark with hot water and place 5 measuring spoons of coffee in top chamber. Fill the burner with soot free denatured alcohol, ethyl or an ethyl / isopropyl mixture that's high on the ethanol side - isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) tends burns hotter than ethyl or methyl alcohols, but also burns orange and produces a lot of soot. This is available at hardware or outdoor stores. It takes about 4 minutes to heat the water, all the water is siphoned to the top chamber and then allow 2 minutes to brew. Once you remove from the heat source, the coffee comes back down to the bottom carafe. Remove the top, placing it in its convertible lid/stand, and bring the pot to the table for serving.
Brazilian Pure Coffee Luxury Scrub Soap Bar with Organic Coffee Butter and Essential Oils
An invigorating blend of ground *Brazilian *espresso beans creates the ultimate exfoliating experience. We combine the coffee espresso beans with cocoa butter and our recipe of (palm), coconut, olive and (castor oils)along with orange essential oils and hazelnut makes a rich blend of coffee scents-- a deep, rich chocolate coupled with dark roasted (coffee)essence and a hint of citrus and nuts
How many people can say they have their own Coffee Bean plant?
Hirt's Arabica Coffee Bean Plant - Grow & Brew Your Own Coffee Beans
The original home of the coffee plant is Africa. The first coffee plant of economic importance was Coffea Arabica. It grows to the height of 2-3 feet but the cultivated plants are cut to the height of 1-2 feet to get more width. The leaves of the coffee are lustrous dark green with lighter underside. The flowers emerge from the branches together with the leaves. The white coffee flower has five petals and a scent resembling that of jasmine. The coffee berries are cherry-sized and green at first, turning dark red later on. The ripening takes eight months. The coffee plant can simultaneously have flowers and berries in all stages of development. The coffee tree requires temperature of 65-80 degrees F. Thus, the coffee tree is a tropical plant. The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 8" tall. There are multiple plants in the pot.
The I Love Coffee Book! Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks
Here are some reviews:
"Like their cousins the bartenders, baristas practice an art of endless expression. Susan Zimmer has done a wonderful job of presenting some of their finest works, both the classics and the cutting edge of abstract espresso-ism"
-Mike Ferguson, Specialty Coffee Association of America
"A powerful link between the coffee professional and the coffee consumer. The technical information is presented clearly and "smartly," the humor is professional...and the recipes and photos are extraordinary." -- Miles Small, Editor CoffeeTalk Magazine
"Coffee recipes or references, coffee facts or fun - whatever your reason for pouring into the vast world of coffee, Susan Zimmer teaches it all in this "how-to" coffee handbook." -- SAECO Canada Ltd
Book Idea: The Art and Craft of Coffee: An Enthusiast's Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee
“In the decades that Kevin Sinnott has spent meeting with and interviewing hundreds of coffee professionals, rather than crossing over to the dark side and becoming one himself, he has taken what he has learned and translated it from coffee geek-speak into English. Why? For the sole purpose of allowing you to better enjoy your coffee. In short, if you like coffee, you will love this book.” —Oren Bloostein, proprietor of Oren’s Daily Roast
There is no other beverage that gives you a better way to travel the world than coffee. You can literally taste the volcanic lava from Sumatra, smell the spice fields of India, and lift your spirits to the Colombian mountaintops in your morning cup of joe. The Art and Craft of Coffee shows you how to get the most out of your coffee, from fresh-roasted bean to hand-crafted brew.
This coffee is a direct trade product from Infusco Coffee Roasters, out of Sawyer, MI. This coffee is supporting coffee farmers in the Mboni region of Kenya. It is helping to first raise their standard of living, but it is also seeking to teach them to raise better quality and more productive crops of coffee. Check them out at infuscocoffee.com. Also see the video regarding this incredible cup of coffee.
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