Coffee machine evolution

It is interesting to see the rundown of coffee machines offered today by Kohl's as part of a sale. I don't see a single one that has the traditional coffee holder with handle that are emblematic of espresso machines. Perhaps it is just Kohl's; perhaps more.

29 October 2012

Malongo Café Moulu Goût Italien 250 g - livraison à domicile avec UTelemarketPRO.fr

I like this. It is still in markets in the Nice area but not on the Malongo website. A change?

27 October 2012

Verismo

10 October 2012

07 October 2012

"What is Italian Roast Coffee?"

Very interesting and helpful!

04 October 2012

29 September 2012

"Ristretto | Paris is Brewing" - NYTimes.com

It is astounding how much can be done with a coffee bean and a little help and creativity.

21 June 2012

Machine à café - Nouveau - Vie pratique - Télématin - Emission présentée par William Leymergie - France 2

70% of French people drink coffee at least once/day? Most consumed beverage in France after water. 5 kg/year per person (12 in Scandinavia).

04 June 2012

22 May 2012

Metropolitan Diary: A Misunderstanding at the Starbucks Counter - NYTimes.com

It's fascinating to watch the coffee lingo evolve.

O.E.C.D. Sees Euro Zone Crisis Hurting World Recovery - NYTimes.com

I'd love to see the projections for the entire Mediterranean.

3.1 per day?

I heard on television in last week or so that the average coffee consumption in the US is 3.1 cups/day. Is this correct?

20 May 2012

Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer - NYTimes.com

I suspect this will continue to be hotly debated, supported and opposed by whatever the latest report is.

16 May 2012

15 May 2012

08 May 2012

03 May 2012

Illy

Coffee-related advertising is fascinating.

30 April 2012

Ristretto | The Daily Grind - NYTimes.com

I wonder why we grind here and few grind at home in France?

29 April 2012

Espresso Machine Maker Nespresso Plans TV Ads in U.S. - NYTimes.com

There is a lot of advertising on television for coffee-related things. Most of it seems to be pure emotional appeal, or an attempt to do so.

27 April 2012

Starbucks Earnings Increase 18% - NYTimes.com

How big a role is China playing in the evolution of the global coffee world?

26 April 2012

Starbucks Says Profit Rose 18 Percent in 2Q - NYTimes.com

What portion of the coffee world does Starbucks reflect?

16 March 2012

23 February 2012

08 February 2012

Who has time for this sort of frivolity?

From the home page of The New York Times this morning!

20 January 2012