Coffee's Mysterious Origins
A history of coffee's travels from Ethiopia to your cup. There's just one catch: no one knows if all the myths—especially the caffeinated goats—are real.… More »
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Giorgio Milos, Master Barista for Trieste, Italy-based illycaffe, is traveling the U.S. throughout 2010, hosting illy Master Barista Series events at leading cafes and gourmet retailers.
A history of coffee's travels from Ethiopia to your cup. There's just one catch: no one knows if all the myths—especially the caffeinated goats—are real.… More »
Espresso and drip coffee have flooded the U.S., but the Moka pot is worth a look—if you learn the method from an expert… More »
A master barista on froth and foam: whole versus skim, proper technique, and the ideal balance of form and function… More »
After taking heat for criticizing American espresso, a master barista elaborates on the difference between good and great… More »
American baristas may think they know coffee, but most don't. An Italian master on how avoid a concentrated, bitter brew.… More »
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