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Sean's Blog Posts for May 2009

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My entry into CoffeeCrew's coffee writing contest.

My affair with coffee started in university - Amaretto Almond before first class. Started buying bulk beans from supermarkets and brewing at home. I enjoyed the wine-like experience of comparing different types. Then Starbucks, of all places, got me off flavoured beans and on the road to single origins. The first S'bucks I visited was in Chicago's Loop. I was vacationing from the Canadian Arctic, where I was living and working, and started each morning with an exotic sounding cup from Starbucks…

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Coffee helps brain, liver to function better

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:48:54 GMT The latest studies by German researchers have shown positive effects of coffee on human health, saying it improves functions of liver and brain. The studies run by Germany's Green Cross points out that coffee accelerates digestion, and prevents age-related diabetes, chronic liver disease and replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue. Drinking at least

Philips to become a global leader in coffee appliances by acquiring Saeco - a leader in espresso machines

(27/07/09 08:20 CET) July 27, 2009 * Acquisition allows Philips to expand in the high-growth, high-margin espresso machine market with a strong range of products * Acquisition of Saeco by Philips has been closed Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Saeco International Group S.p.A. of

Starbucks opens its first 'un-Starbucks' store, 15th Ave Coffee & Tea

At 6:00 am on Friday, the doors opened to Starbucks first “un-Starbucks” store on Capitol Hill in Seattle. It’s called 15th Ave Coffee & Tea and upon first glance, you would never know it was a Starbucks. There isn’t a green siren logo to be found anywhere. The only thing giving away the true identity of the corporate owner are the words “inspired by Starbucks” strategically placed around the

Republic of the Philippines eyes to regain world coffee market dominance

Massive coffee replanting launched The Philippine Coffee Board will begin massive replanting of former coffee plantations with new trees and developing new ones to ensure that the country will regain its dominance of the world coffee market at the soonest time possible. To ensure the undisrupted tree planting, the board has also mobilized local government units in various coffee growing areas

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Idle thoughts... from an idle mind

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Costa Rica is the only country in the world which has issued an executive order banning the production of any variety of coffee other than Arabica. This standard is made possible by the expertise, experience and favorable physical conditions found in this remarkable land.
I'm going to Costa Rica soon!

Computers and coffee roasting do NOT mix. How many burnt batches of coffee before I follow that rule?

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