August 27, 2006
In this issue of Spilling The Beans @ The Java Cafe we tackle roasting at home using a skillet. Next month we will look at another home roasting method. Once you have roasted you beans, we will share a Doppio. Sounds exotic right? Well it is really easy to make. To finish off this issue we will highlight some new coffee recipes you have sent in this month and point you to some brand new ones just posted in time for this issue.
Cheers,
Craig.
The Java Cafe
Home Roasting - Skillet (Wok) Method
In this articles, we run you through a how-to on home roasting. Yes, home roasting without those expensive roasting machines. Before it became commercialized (or industrialized) home roasting was the way people roasted their coffee beans. The home roasting process started to disappear back in the late 1800's just before business took it on. Next time your friends are enjoy a cup of coffee you can tell then its your personal signature blend roast that they are enjoying!!First, refresh yourself with some roasting types and colors.
Find out how to home roast here: Home Roasting - Skillet
How to make a Doppio?
In this months how-to's, we explain how to make a Doppio. This is the 'rocket fuel' of the coffee world. Anyone for direct injection caffeine???
How to make a Doppio takes you through the
simple steps.
New Recipes and other additions...
Below are a few recipes that have not been added to the coffee recipes page yet. You get the first sneak peaks.
New Coffee Recipes
Maple Coffee - a Canadian favourite.
Spiced Hazelnut - Hazelnut with attitude.
Cafe Au Vin - add this to your after dinner tricks.
Check out some of the coffee machine reviews
and other coffee recipes that have been sent in.
In next months issue....
In next months issue of Spilling The Beans, we'll have more drink how-to's and continue to add new coffee recipes. We'll also continue talking about home roasting methods, how easy it really is and why you might like to give it a try.
Cheers,
Craig.
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