I just got back from a trip to Hawaii and wow, my love for coffee is as strong as ever. The coffee shops littering the highway all serve fresh roasted Kona and it's GOOD. There is nothing better than a fresh shot of espresso with a steaming crema, or a made-to-order cappuccino. I've held out purchasing a home espresso machine because, frankly,...
Now this is cool: the Mypressi Twist Portable Espresso Maker. How it works: hot water + espresso grounds + pressure from CO2 cartridge = your own espresso maker...anywhere. The problem with homemade espresso is almost always lack of pressure because, frankly, it's hard to build it up without some serious tubes and whatnot. But some genius has...
Here's a cool discovery: the espresso maker from Presso. Notice: there is no plug. You boil a little water, fill the espresso handle, then crack your knuckles and bear down on the handles to force the water through. Normal espresso makers use a lot of energy just to idle. So we call this a green machine. Online reviews generally rate it (and...
We keep hearing about this little device: the AeroPress. Imagine what would happen if a French press pot mated with an espresso maker, but then the result was re-tooled by the makers of ShamWow and the SlapChop. Now you're getting the idea. Everyone loves this little coffee maker (on Amazon, with 411 reviews, it has a 4 1/2 star - out of 5 -...
The Yama Syphon Coffee Brewer puts a new twist on the brewing process. It uses the vacuum process to brew coffee. At first we kind of thought that it was similar to those "espresso" pots that look great but never seemed to make a great pot of espresso, have filter problems and are a pain to clean. But we found that the Yama will brew coffee...
Think of all the disposable cups served by Starbucks and McDonalds all over the world in a single day. A lot. A friend here in Los Angeles started BringYourOwn.org to promote and educate about all this waste. And for most of us, it's all a matter of convenience. Like remembering to bring a bag or two to the grocery store. Or a decent mug to...
We have a bit of a problem, or more technically speaking, the author does. I break glass. The nicer it is, the more likely it is to shatter once I get my hands on it. I've had the great wine glasses - you know the ones, giant bulbous crystal Riedel jobs made for one specific varietal in one specific region...but I digress. The reason I bring up...
South Africa, for those who haven't been there, is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From the Drakensberg mountains to the Natal beaches and the Wild Coast, to the flourishing (though endangered elsewhere) White Rhinos in Hluhluwe Umfolozi park. Home of the Bushveld and one of the most amazingly beautiful ...
