View entire thread: Coffee History
Posted by Rowley on 2004-10-06 05:34:25 Post Subject: Coffee History
Just a little coffee history lesson from brockpress.com
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Posted by Rowley on 2004-10-06 05:34:25 Post Subject: Coffee History
Just a little coffee history lesson from brockpress.com
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View entire thread: Facts/History Page
Posted by Alun_evans on 2007-11-12 04:29:07 Post Subject:
History in itself is not (c), but an author, or historians interpretation of it in his/her own form of writing maybe. The Wikipedia is pretty much public domain, as I have found myself with large chunks of the "Indonesian Coffee" section I wrote now appearing on various coffee websites around the cyberworld. Wikipedia itself says that if you dont want your info to be used by others unaccredited, simply do not post.
A good source on coffee history is Mark Pendergast's "Uncommon Grounds". A fine book with a huge ammount of information about coffee history. There are quite a few other books on coffee from an Historical perspective. For a quite revealing read into colonial exploittion, and with an East Indies perspective, Max Havelar is a classic. Black Gold is worth a read, although I picked up over 60 factual inacuracies or errors in my read of it.
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Posted by Alun_evans on 2007-11-12 04:29:07 Post Subject:
History in itself is not (c), but an author, or historians interpretation of it in his/her own form of writing maybe. The Wikipedia is pretty much public domain, as I have found myself with large chunks of the "Indonesian Coffee" section I wrote now appearing on various coffee websites around the cyberworld. Wikipedia itself says that if you dont want your info to be used by others unaccredited, simply do not post.
A good source on coffee history is Mark Pendergast's "Uncommon Grounds". A fine book with a huge ammount of information about coffee history. There are quite a few other books on coffee from an Historical perspective. For a quite revealing read into colonial exploittion, and with an East Indies perspective, Max Havelar is a classic. Black Gold is worth a read, although I picked up over 60 factual inacuracies or errors in my read of it.
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View entire thread: Coffee Science
Posted by tintinet on 2004-02-02 20:00:37 Post Subject: Da Gist
Most of the article is whimsy, coffee history, redundant brewing info, etc.
The gist refers to genetically modified coffee:
Decaf once came courtesy of nasty organic solvents such as methylene chloride; today it is "nonchemically" water- or CO2-extracted. Enter "Frankenbeans," a term some Web sites evoke to denote the transgenic transgression of silencing a gene. Researchers in Japan have used RNA interference to dampen one of the three genes in the caffeine biosynthetic pathway, achieving in a year what would take 25 years to breed.4 Integrated Coffee, of Waialua, Hawaii, also is developing a genetically modified (GM) decaf, as well as antisense mRNAs directed against two of the enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway of ethylene, a plant hormone.5 Spray a tree, and its cherries ripen in stunning synchronicity, although saving seeds for next year's crop won't work without an ethylene bath.
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Posted by tintinet on 2004-02-02 20:00:37 Post Subject: Da Gist
Most of the article is whimsy, coffee history, redundant brewing info, etc.
The gist refers to genetically modified coffee:
Decaf once came courtesy of nasty organic solvents such as methylene chloride; today it is "nonchemically" water- or CO2-extracted. Enter "Frankenbeans," a term some Web sites evoke to denote the transgenic transgression of silencing a gene. Researchers in Japan have used RNA interference to dampen one of the three genes in the caffeine biosynthetic pathway, achieving in a year what would take 25 years to breed.4 Integrated Coffee, of Waialua, Hawaii, also is developing a genetically modified (GM) decaf, as well as antisense mRNAs directed against two of the enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway of ethylene, a plant hormone.5 Spray a tree, and its cherries ripen in stunning synchronicity, although saving seeds for next year's crop won't work without an ethylene bath.
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View entire thread: Espresso Making Books?
Posted by emmag on 2003-10-06 06:58:05 Post Subject: Espresso Making Books?
Hi there
I have just purchased a Francis!Francis! X1 and would like a book that gives purely hints and tips for making the best expresso's (latte's, long black, etc). Can anyone recommend a book that is visually helpful and without the whole coffee history etc?
Many thanks
Emma
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Posted by emmag on 2003-10-06 06:58:05 Post Subject: Espresso Making Books?
Hi there
I have just purchased a Francis!Francis! X1 and would like a book that gives purely hints and tips for making the best expresso's (latte's, long black, etc). Can anyone recommend a book that is visually helpful and without the whole coffee history etc?
Many thanks
Emma
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View entire thread: great coffee
Posted by Filefish on 2006-07-19 13:24:49 Post Subject: Really Good Coffee in Florida
Okay - There is this roaster in Tampa Florida that is really trying to roast only award winning beans, COE, Best Of... and Q-Auction stuff. They only roast to order, understand roasts, have a passion to educate and have invested in great zip lock bags. Great Blends and Single Orgins including carring a full line of cafe products offing to the public to boot. Some SAT. they have classes teaching about coffee history, blending, roasting and drink prep. I found they from an artical in Tampa the paper. Went to visit and very freindly and they know there stuff.
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Posted by Filefish on 2006-07-19 13:24:49 Post Subject: Really Good Coffee in Florida
Okay - There is this roaster in Tampa Florida that is really trying to roast only award winning beans, COE, Best Of... and Q-Auction stuff. They only roast to order, understand roasts, have a passion to educate and have invested in great zip lock bags. Great Blends and Single Orgins including carring a full line of cafe products offing to the public to boot. Some SAT. they have classes teaching about coffee history, blending, roasting and drink prep. I found they from an artical in Tampa the paper. Went to visit and very freindly and they know there stuff.
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View entire thread: Research on Opening a Coffee Shop
Posted by Aliya on 2004-10-21 15:10:18 Post Subject: My experience so far...
Hello All,
As you know, I have been researching and getting my own coffee bar together for about a year now. I joined the forums in April, and haven't been able to make very many recent posts... I am SO busy! Just signed my lease last Friday
I wanted to let you know that earlier in the year I was debating on whether to attend a "coffee training" school in Portland, and asked for advice on the forums here (you will be able to find my posts on Page 2 or 3). Even though I was told that it was a waste of time, I went ahead and went to the school anyway.
I can not tell you how AMAZING Bellissimo (company that runs the school) is!! Not only did I learn SO much on every level -- from coffee history to how to properly steam milk -- but it was a lot of fun too.
I am currently working with Bellissimo (Topher, you would have been my main man, but I got scared coming back to FL -- hurricanes!!) and they really are great. Whether you have $300 to spend or $3,000... they are probably the most experienced team out there. They are so worth it. I mean, these guys are chummy with authors of books that people read to understand coffee history!
I am about 2 months away from opening my shop -- construction is under way -- and there is no way I could have done it without the expert guidance from Bellissimo.
If anyone is in doubt, I suggest you go to www.espresso101.com and order Bean Business Basics. THE most comprehensive how-to book on establishing a coffee operation. It really helped me out... and I get at least one email a day asking for my help. Rather than answering individually, I thought I would post my experience here.
Look me up if you are in Chicago! Gotta run...
~aliya
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Posted by Aliya on 2004-10-21 15:10:18 Post Subject: My experience so far...
Hello All,
As you know, I have been researching and getting my own coffee bar together for about a year now. I joined the forums in April, and haven't been able to make very many recent posts... I am SO busy! Just signed my lease last Friday
I wanted to let you know that earlier in the year I was debating on whether to attend a "coffee training" school in Portland, and asked for advice on the forums here (you will be able to find my posts on Page 2 or 3). Even though I was told that it was a waste of time, I went ahead and went to the school anyway.
I can not tell you how AMAZING Bellissimo (company that runs the school) is!! Not only did I learn SO much on every level -- from coffee history to how to properly steam milk -- but it was a lot of fun too.
I am currently working with Bellissimo (Topher, you would have been my main man, but I got scared coming back to FL -- hurricanes!!) and they really are great. Whether you have $300 to spend or $3,000... they are probably the most experienced team out there. They are so worth it. I mean, these guys are chummy with authors of books that people read to understand coffee history!
I am about 2 months away from opening my shop -- construction is under way -- and there is no way I could have done it without the expert guidance from Bellissimo.
If anyone is in doubt, I suggest you go to www.espresso101.com and order Bean Business Basics. THE most comprehensive how-to book on establishing a coffee operation. It really helped me out... and I get at least one email a day asking for my help. Rather than answering individually, I thought I would post my experience here.
Look me up if you are in Chicago! Gotta run...
~aliya
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