Posts from the ‘Discussions’ Category

  • LA Coffee Club

    LA Coffee Club: Helping You Enjoy Local Roasters LA Style

    January 31st, 2012 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | No Comments

    It seems that the idea of coffee subscriptions is really growing these last few months, but not just one roaster with a recurring delivery of fresh roasted coffee, but subscriptions offering a variety of fresh roasted coffee from various coffee roasters. Craft Coffee was the first one (correct me if I’m wrong) to hit the [...]

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  • 2011

    My Top 10 Most Memorable Coffees Of 2011

    January 22nd, 2012 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | No Comments

    I can’t believe it’s already 2012. It seems like yesterday when 2011 started and all our resolutions for the new year started. My resolution for 2011? Honestly, I cannot remember, but I know I made a promise to myself to step back from just reviewing coffee for the site and to enjoying coffee first and [...]

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  • Shirts

    You Know You Really Love Your Coffee When…

    January 13th, 2012 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | 9 Comments

    Not only do you talk about coffee 24/7 but when also a good portion of your wardrobe consists of coffee related items: Top row: – Gimme! Coffee “Happy Roaster” T-Shirt – DCILY “Heart Bean” T-Shirt – DCILY “No X in Espresso” T-Shirt in black (SOLD OUT) – Handsome Coffee Roasters “Van T-Shirt” – DCILY “Enjoy [...]

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  • Brew Time

    For Your Brewing Pleasure: My AeroPress Method

    December 5th, 2011 | Blog, Brewing Methods, Discussions | Jamie | 9 Comments

    Note: A quick stir is optional in step 6. I am not sure If I got this method from someone, or if it may have even been one of my own creations, but if not thank you to whoever’s method this is. I’ve been through a ton of different ratios that I’ve lost count. It [...]

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  • tasting:aroma wheel

    Tasting Notes On Coffee Bags: A Guideline Not A Guarantee

    September 17th, 2011 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | 3 Comments

    I’m sure it has happened to you before… You become excited when you find a bag of coffee with notes like “marshmallows, cherry cola, grape jelly, or pomegranate” on it only to brew up a cup and find to your dismay that the coffee tastes nothing like the bag says. For the non-coffee experts, me [...]

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  • Coffee Toys

    New Coffee Toys Equal New Adventures

    September 8th, 2011 | Blog, Coffee Equipment, Discussions | Jamie | No Comments

    I’ve been long overdue for some new coffee toys. I headed over to www.BrewCasa.com about about a week and a half ago at @PaulCoffeeFreak’s recommendation and bought some new toys to brew with. Without further a due, I’d like to welcome my new friends, the aeropress, and the clever dripper along with some fresh coffee [...]

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  • New house

    This Isn’t Coffee Related, But Here’s What I’ve Been Up To

    August 18th, 2011 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | No Comments

    I’ve been away from the site for about a week now, as well as having some late posts here. I apologize for that. You’ll be seeing some new coffee posts here shortly. I’ll slowly, but surely be getting back into the groove of things on here. Since I’ve been away from the site I’d thought [...]

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  • Iced Coffee

    What I’ve Been Up To: Coffee News And More

    May 29th, 2011 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | 2 Comments

    Hey guys! Hope you all have been doing well these past few weeks. I’ve been crazy busy. I (not official yet) have a house. I will be signing papers in about two weeks or less. My posting schedule will probably become hectic, but I will try my best to keep posting as I move. Expect [...]

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  • lovebugs

    House Hunting, Roasting, Lovebugs Ohhh My!

    May 3rd, 2011 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | 2 Comments

    Hey guys! Hope everyone has been doing well. It has been an interesting and crazy week for me. I thought I’d do a little update on what I’ve been up to these past weeks as you may have noticed I haven’t been tweeting all that much. I’ve been quite busy searching for a house. Let [...]

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    The Rising Coffee Prices And Its Impact

    April 3rd, 2011 | Blog, Discussions | Jamie | No Comments

    Have your pockets begun to feel the rising coffee prices? Some of you may not have noticed, but some have and are having to cut back on their coffee buying. All that great coffee you enjoy buying every week may becoming a rare treat. How about you? Have the rising prices impacted your coffee buying? [...]

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