The guys over at Roaste have a first look at one of the new Bodum Bistro Brewers
Bodum Bistro Brewer - First Look ROASTe (blog) A while back Chamie posted about a neat looking new coffee maker from Bodum . I got offered the chance to play with one of these and didn't want to pass up on that opportunity. The Bodum Bistro brewer came in the mail today - since I am off from work ...
An encouraging study here, suggesting that the regular drinking of coffee can lead to a longer life (and a more enjoyable one!); it's good news all round.
However, despite the study taking 13 years to put together, it doesn't really seem they know *why* coffee leads to a longer life!
Counsel & Heal Regular Coffee Drinkers Less Likely To Die Early Counsel & Heal "It's good news for all coffee drinkers because we can feel really good about the decisions we're making," said Turer, director of coffee operations for the firm Coffee Analysts, which provides unbiased scientific review of coffee products. Coffee Drinkers Live Longer, Claim Scientists
There's a great interview over at Nouse with Sadie Waltron - a coffee consultant and barista training. She opens with a great answer on what makes a good coffee:
Good coffee! You don’t need to spend a fortune on an espresso machine or fancy brewing equipment – just a cafetiere and some fantastic freshly roasted, good quality coffee beans are all you need for a spectacular coffee.
I have to agree with the UK not quite having reached a new plateau of good coffee; still far too many places serving average with coffee outside of the independents.
Some interesting research here into the physics of not spilling your coffee. Unfortunately I have had a few too many instances of black Americano brimming over the top and leaving some nice hot marks all over my hands. I think the real answer is to not fill cups up so high...
...None of that has brought him as much attention as his newest paper in the journal Physical Review E: “Walking with coffee : Why does it spill?”
