Coffee – The Cigar Smoking Man

Lets make Stovetop Espresso!

April 25, 2020April 23, 2020Tom1 Comment

Stovetop espresso in a moka pot. It is one of the easiest and most economical ways to enjoy an authentic Italian coffee at home.

Bodum Pour Over – Product Review

April 18, 2020April 23, 2020Tom2 Comments

I purchased my Bodum Pour Over coffee brewer a couple of years ago. I wanted it specifically so I could make Japanese Style Iced Coffee.

Japanese Style Iced Coffee – a how to

April 11, 2020April 4, 2023Tom3 Comments

Japanese Style Iced Coffee or “aisu kohi” in Japanese, has been around in Japan since the 1920’s. Its popularity really took off after World War II.

Baratza Sette 30 – First Look

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Baratza Sette 30 is my second grinder purchase (technically third but, I’m not counting the whirly blade grinder I used twice before I realized it was no good for consistently grinding coffee.)

Gaggia Classic Pro – First Look

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Tom2 Comments

The Gaggia Classic Pro, my very first espresso maker! For years, I brewed coffee in a French Press, drip machine, pour over, moka pot and even a large percolator a few times. I’ve always wanted to have an espresso maker but would never pull the trigger until a few weeks ago.

The Conjure and Coffee cocktail

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Tom

I received a sample of Conjure from The Baddish Group and came up with this simple coffee cocktail.

Irish Coffee with Concannon Irish Whiskey

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Tom2 Comments

The Irish Coffee was created in the 1940’s by Joe Sheridan, Head Chef at Foynes in Shannon, Ireland.

My search for a good cup of coffee

April 6, 2020April 4, 2023Tom

I’m in a bit of a coffee dilemma. My home roaster has died and it’s not worth repairing. I also cannot replace it for the time being. Where am I going to get my cup of coffee???

Folgers coffee review

April 6, 2020April 11, 2020Tom2 Comments

Recently, I was given a sampler package containing several varieties of Folgers coffee products. It’s been quite some time since I have had any coffee other than my home roasted beans so I thought the Folgers coffee sampler would make a good review article.

Going Down the Espresso Rabbit Hole

March 14, 2020April 20, 2020Tom2 Comments

I’ve been home roasting green coffee beans for almost 10 years now. I started out with a simple heat gun and metal dog bowl. I only used that method for a very short time because I didn’t have the patience to stand over a metal bowl with a heat gun and stir coffee beans until […]

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