2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Coffee Grinders

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Coffee Grinders

Coffee Equipment Reviews

If the coffee lover on your shopping list this holiday season doesn’t have a coffee grinder, get them one this year! They’ll thank you and will probably make you some really great coffee in exchange for the really great gift you gave them. Coffee grinders are important because coffee starts to lose it’s flavor and [...]

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First Look At Faberware's 12-Cup Programmable Coffee and Tea Maker

First Look At Faberware’s 12-Cup Programmable Coffee and Tea Maker

Coffee Equipment Reviews

The next piece of coffee equipment in the Daily Shot Of Coffee kitchen for review is Faberware’s 12-Cup Programmable Coffee and Tea Maker (Model# CM3000S). I do most of my coffee brewing in my French Press, however I’m always on the lookout for a quality drip coffee maker that produces great tasting coffee. Over the [...]

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The Perfect Coffee For Thanksgiving: Uganda Bugisu From BODY

The Perfect Coffee For Thanksgiving: Uganda Bugisu From BODY

Coffee Reviews

The Drink: Uganda Bugisu From Barista On Duty Type: Whole Bean Single Origin Overall Rating: 4.25 Out Of 5 Coffee Mugs I was looking forward to my next coffee from Barista On Duty, a Uganda Bugisu. I’ve had a handful of coffees from Uganda and all of them have been memorable. Plus, the beans were [...]

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Win A Community Coffee Holiday Prize Pack

Win A Community Coffee Holiday Prize Pack

Coffee Contests

Is anyone in the mood for another giveaway? I know we had one just earlier this week and I don’t want you to get burnt on winning coffee (please note the sarcasm), but I thought it would be time for another coffee giveaway! This contest is sponsored by my friends over a Community Coffee, a [...]

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Exploring The Dark Side Of Peaberry's: Cameroon Boyo Peaberry From BODY

Exploring The Dark Side Of Peaberry’s: Cameroon Boyo Peaberry From BODY

Coffee Reviews

The Drink: Cameroon Boyo Peaberry from Barista On Duty Type: Single Origin Whole Bean Overall Rating: 4 Out OF 5 Coffee Mugs Peaberry’s are smaller than more coffee beans, but are usually packed with light, fruity flavors. I was expecting something along those lines when I tried Barista On Duty’s Cameroon Boyo Peaberry. What I [...]

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2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Coffee Brewing Equipment

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Coffee Brewing Equipment

Coffee Equipment Reviews

I’m not exactly ready to start my holiday shopping, but I do know that there are people out there that started weeks ago. I’ve heard your questions about coffee. What kind coffee maker should I get my girlfriend? Should I get my husband a french press or a coffee grinder? (The answer is both!) What’s [...]

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The Last Word on Caffeine

The Last Word On Caffeine

Coffee Information

This is a guest post by Marina Salsbury. Learn more about how you can guest post for Daily Shot Of Coffee. For many people, a breakfast without coffee is no breakfast at all. Whether you need a dose of caffeine to fully wake up or simply crave a hot beverage on a cold morning, chances are you [...]

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And The Winner Of The BODY Coffee Giveaway Is...

And The Winner Of The BODY Coffee Giveaway Is…

Coffee Contests

Thank you to everyone that entered and for all of the great birthday wishes! I wish I could give everyone coffee, but there was only one prize pack to giveaway. And here’s what you’ve been waiting for, the winner of the Barista On Duty Coffee Giveaway is Mark C! Happy happy birthday, Mike. I cant [...]

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Win A Sample Pack Of Cush Coffee!

Win A Sample Pack Of Barista On Duty Coffee Coffee!

Coffee Contests

It’s my birthday Monday, but you’re going to help me celebrate! Thanks to BaristaOnDuty.com, that day I’m giving one lucky Daily Shot Of Coffee a present, a sample pack of Barista On Duty coffees! Barista On Duty isn’t your average run of the mill coffee roaster. It was founded by a farmer and is dedicated [...]

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Was Coffee the Secret to Voltaire's Genius?

Was Coffee the Secret to Voltaire’s Genius?

Coffee Information

This is a guest post by Jim Strutzin. Learn more about how you can guest post for Daily Shot Of Coffee. “The philosopher Sir James Mackintosh had said the powers of a man’s mind were proportionate to the quantity of coffee he drank, and Voltaire had knocked back fifty cups of it a day, so Ianto reckoned [...]

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