Below are the items that have been featured from time to time in our newsletter.

Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World

Since its discovery in an Ethiopian rainforest centuries ago, coffee has brewed up a rich and troubled history, according to Uncommon Grounds, a sweeping book by business writer Mark Pendergrast. Over the years, the beverage has fomented revolution, spurred deforestation, enriched a few while...

Pour Your Heart into It : How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time

Since 1987, Starbucks's star has been on the rise, growing from 11 Seattle, WA-based stores to more than 1,000 worldwide. Its goals grew, too, from the more modest, albeit fundamental one of offering high-quality coffee beans roasted to perfection to, more recently, opening a new store somewhere...

On Brewing Coffee... Stuart Daw

On the premise that each major method of brewing coffee began with some feature to recommend it, let us examine the various ways that became popular, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages. Read more - October Newsletter.

Braun KMM30 Coffee/Espresso Mill, White

Precision burr milling preserves flavor and aroma without overheating coffee beans. 14 grind settings, from fine (espresso-style) to coarse (drip and French press). Timer grinds only amount of beans needed for number of cups desired. Removable 8-ounce bean container; attached ground-coffee container. Measuring spoon (for 1 cup coffee) included; cord storage underneath