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Resources
Education
- Coffee basics:
Introduction in the world of coffee as a beverage. Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Some claim it is the most widely consumed liquid in the world aside from water.
- Coffee timeline:
The legend about how coffee was discovered, and an interesting timeline of the history of coffee.
Barista
- World Barista Championship:
What is WBC and what are it’s goals.
- Barista contest in India:
Article about the third consecutive annual India Barista Championship.
Cleaning and maintenance
- How to clean a coffee maker:
Short guide from About.com
- Maintenance and cleaning:
The importance of cleaning and how to do it.
Coffee glossary
- An espresso glossary:
Common and uncommon espresso machine terminology.
- Coffee glossary:
A collection of coffee related terms organized by letters.
Coffee makers
- How coffee makers work:
Inside look in a typical coffee maker, how it works, possible problems.
Directories
- The Coffee Directory:
A little collection of pointers to all things coffee, espresso, brewing gear, etc.
Drip coffee makers
- Buyer’s guide:
Guide about some of the more popular features of drip coffee makers and some comments on them.
- Short presentation:
Short presentation and a comparison between paper and permanent filters.
Espresso
- Espresso basics:
Different definitions for espresso: a method of brewing, a roast of coffee, an entire approach to coffee cuisine.
Espresso machines
- Home espresso/cappuccino machines:
What is espresso, how an espresso machine works, types of machines.
- Buying guide:
This page intends to help in the decision of buying an espresso machine. Price, looks and features are the key factors.
Famous manufacturers
Fashion
French press
- Buyer’s guide:
Why many connoisseurs preffer the french press, how it works, what to consider when buying one.
Grinders
- Buyer’s guide:
Introduction to grinding, types of coffee grinders.
Health
- Coffee and health:
Introduction in the influence of coffee on your health.
- Coffee properties and characteristics:
A chemical analysis of coffee and caffeine, advice on coffee consumption from a medical point of view.
Percolators
- How to make coffee in a percolator:
Short guide about this coffee preparation method from About.com.
- Top coffee percolators:
Top 7 coffee percolators according to About.com.
Preparation
- Coffee brewing methods:
List of brewing methods: ibrik, jug, french press, drip filter, vacuum, percolation, espresso machine, cold water method, moka pot.
- Selecting a coffee brewing method:
Descriptions of coffee brewing methods and how to choose one.
Roasters
- Coffee roasting:
What is roasting, roasting equipment, and the roasting process.
- Top home coffee roasters:
The best five home coffee roasters according to About.com.
Shopping
- The Coffee Review:
The world’s largest and most respected coffee buying guide.
- Gift baskets for all occasions:
Gourmet Holiday Gift Baskets for Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving, Corporate Gifts, Housewarming Gifts, Wine Gift Basket, Fruit Baskets and more.
Society
- Fair Trade Certified™ Coffee:
Informative page about the Starbucks “Fair Trade Certified” label.
- Travelling Place: Travel information, tips and lots more!:
Resources, products, services and information related to travel.
Stovetops
- Espresso in a moka pot:
Short guide about how to prepare coffee in a moka pot, from About.com.
- Stovetop espresso maker guide:
How a stovetop espresso maker works and a graphic representation of one.
Vacuum brewing
- The vacpot FAQ:
24 faqs about vacuum brewers.
- The vacuum brewing method:
Construction of a vacuum brewer, how it works, advantages and disadvantages.
