It’s Australian for coffeeMuch to most coffee snobs surprise, flat white coffees are an Australian invention. But it seems the lil Aussie milk coffee that could has finally hit the Big Apple.
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Canberra: where coffee and politics go to die
Throughout history, cafés and coffeehouses have been instrumental in political and commercial activity. So what does it mean that our nation’s capital has such bad coffee? asks year 12 student Madison Tonkes.
A clover coffee what? The definitive guide to being a bean snob
A cup of joe doesn’t just mean lattes and cappuccinos. Ed Charles outlines the coffee terminology of all the hipster cool coffee trends popping up in urban cafes.
Daily Proposition: Make a great cup of coffee at home
You hate instant coffee. You may not be aware of it yet, but you do. So how do you make a cheap, easy and great-tasting cup of coffee at home? Liam Mannix has some tips.
Coffee + doughnuts = improved memory
Sugar and caffeine. We all rely on these essential, and often unhealthy, stimulants to get us through the day. As Gary Wenk writes, don’t fight those cravings, coffee and doughnuts are good for the brain.
How KeepCup got the perfect brew
In just over a year, 300,000 KeepCups — reusable takeaway coffee cups — have been sold. James Thomson talks to its founder about creating a product that went viral.
Landmarks by latte: America’s top 20 caffeinated capitals
Comparing caffeine availability, monthly outlay and total consumption, The Daily Beast have compiled a list of the 20 most caffeinated cities in America. Seattle scores the golden coffee bean, with citizens spending on average $36 a month on caffeine products.
Crikey Clarifier: Will ‘Choc Finger’ foiling mean we pay more for coffee and chocolate?
For those of us who live on caffeine and sugar, it’s exactly the news we didn’t want to hear. Coffee and cocoa prices soaring to record highs on the commodities market, so are these prices here to stay?
Daily Proposition: Try an ale that will keep you awake
The idea of a beer tasting like coffee isn’t unusual — drinkers have had it in stout for years. But what about a beer that actually contains coffee? Give it a try, says Christopher McNamara.
Business As Usual: Iron ore market not shipshape … BP continues to bleed … Coffee price high …
In today’s business news Chinese steel companies continue to cut their ship chartering for iron ore and coking coal, BP’s share price hits a new low and New York Arabica coffee futures hit a 12 year high.
The shame of being a latte sipper
Typical bloody latte left, sitting in the latte belt, sipping lattes, judging hard working Australians. But what’s so wrong with a little milky coffee? Mel Campbell investigates the ideological insult.
Pour your ants a latte
Ants are pests, sneaking into cupboards and getting into jars. But there are greener ways to kill ants than chemical sprays: like coffee beans, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
Why coffee in the office is more important than you might think
The choice and quality of coffee available in a workplace can have a big impact on employee morale and productivity — not to mention milk variety, sweeteners, clean cups…
What’s inside a cup of coffee?
No, it’s not just beans. Acetylmethylcarbinol, dimethyl disulfide, trigonelline, 2-ethylphenol and other substances are all festering in your morning Cup ‘o Joe. But what are they? Wired explains.
Starbucks goes instant
In the recession-racked US, knocking back $5 Venti Peppermint Mocha Twist Frappuccinos isn’t as popular as it once was. So Starbucks is now entering a more GFC-friendly market: instant coffee. One problem: it’s awful.
How fair is Fair Trade coffee?What price a cuppa?
Afternoon tea is about to get a whole lot more expensive, with milk, tea and sugar prices are all at or near multi-year highs.
Coffee: it’s not just for drinking
You thought coffee was just good for the caffeine kick? Think again. Mother Jones have five handy home hints for alternative uses of those magic beans. Like, using them to deter ants.
Caffeine vs. calories
Information is Beautiful graph the amount of caffeine in various beverages (plus a few edibles) against their calorie content. How much buzz do you get for the bulge?
Starbucks’ new marketing strategy: pretending not to be Starbucks
Starbucks are renaming and redesigning some of their stores to look like local, independent coffee stores. Meanwhile, they’ve pissed off real local, independent coffee stores by sending in scouts to snoop around and “research” how they work.
10 tips for better coffee
Throw away the International Roast, stop handing money to evil coffee shop empires and learn these tips and tricks for getting a better brew.
Lavazza and Leibovitz sex up caffeine
Annie Leibovitz, sex and Italy. Lavazza, the same brand that was showing people having sexy times among coffee beans two years ago, is banking on a Romulus and Remus-led boon.
Canberra barista creates swans, dragons, angels and pigs from frothed milk
Sam serves up to 1,500 cups of coffee every day at Cafe Yala in the Canberra Institute of Technology. In the downtime, he practices his latte art…
