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Brazil and Vietnam becoming the 'OPEC of Coffee'?

That’s precisely what Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) suggested this week in light of decisions from two of the coffee industry’s behemoths to buy-up large portions of their would-be exports. The charge of stockpiling coincided with a request that U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk send a warning message this month during the International Coffee Organization meeting. Stockpiling...

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Aug 22nd

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I don’t only post about coffee. I like other things, too. In fact, I love beer. I love it so much I could probably start a tumblr about it, but it’d be far less coherent than what you find here. Like the coffee vids here and here, I recorded a homebrewing session with a buddy of mine over at DCBeer.com (find him here on Twitter). Andrew loves homebrewing and he’s quite good...

Aug 21st

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Starbucks Pour Over is a Reality

I heard rumors a while back about a special line of Starbucks single-origin releases, but at the time didn’t pay much attention to the news. I guess I thought it was similar to the Clover release: some token of their culinary value that wouldn’t impact the majority of shops. Today, while stopping by the Starbucks on 15th and K Street in downtown Washington, D.C., I noticed something...

Aug 19th

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Aug 18th

nickrunyan asked: Look at you being all cool blogging about coffee on tumblr...

When are you and Darlene coming over for dinner?!?!

Aug 18th

Finding Coffee and Customer Service in Portland...

Why do I love coffee? Okay, that sounds like a stupid question. The easy answer is it’s a culinary treat that perks my mind and warms my soul. But there’s much more to it than that. I love coffee because of the culture that surrounds it. From the people who crowd cafes, to the baristas, the roasters and the farmers, the coffee community attracts interesting people doing interesting...

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Bon Café: The French Press

The press pot (or French press or full immersion) is about as straight-forward as coffee makers come. It takes the basic principal of steeping grounds and adds a mechanism to filter the resulting coffee. People have loved the press pot for years for not only its rich flavor, but its utility as both brewer and carafe and its minimalist aesthetic appeal. A common misconception of the press pot is...

Jul 23rd

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Learning a valuable lesson

You probably won’t find it at your favorite coffee shop … in fact, I’m pretty sure you won’t. While soy milk has been rising in popularity over the past several years as a lactose free milk alternative, rice milk hasn’t experienced the same growth. There are a couple reasons. It’s a pretty far departure from the natural taste of milk, and the consistency is...

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Jul 19th

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The second in a series of videos on home brewing methods for awesome coffee, I demonstrate how to use a Vacuum Pot coffee brewer. I’m using the Aspire Roast blend from Aspire Coffeeworks. The proceeds from all of Aspire’s coffee sales go toward programs that positively impact the lives of children and adults with disabilities. More information can be found at aspirecoffeeworks.com.

Jul 19th

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Vacuum Pot Brewing: coffee that doesn't suck

This may look more like a chemistry set than a coffee maker, but the vac pot (also known as vacuum pot or siphon maker) is a great way to brew excellent coffee. It doesn’t use paper filters, so the end product is 100% pure coffee flavor that’s crisp and delicious. And it’s a great way to entertain guests with an after dinner cup of coffee! Continue reading to learn the basics, and check out...

Jul 19th

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Jul 15th

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This is the first in a series of videos on home brewing methods for awesome coffee. This video shows how to use the AeroPress, a cheap, fast coffee maker that brews a fantastic cup. I’m using Colonial Caranavi beans from Bolivia, roasted by Central Roasters in Virginia.

Jul 15th

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Jul 12th

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The National - England

What I’m listening to right now. Can’t believe I’m starting to like High Violet more than The Boxer. England by riethja

Jul 12th

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Sneak peak! This is part IV of a video series celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act. July 26, 2010, marks the 20th anniversary of the ADA, and I’m creating a five-part series that examines its impact in five core areas - ranging from community living to employment, education and more. This video, set to launch this week, includes an interview with a self-advocate and trainer in the...

Jul 12th

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News You Can Use

Here’s a shocker – the Internet changes things. We’re all too familiar with the troubles the newspaper industry – and media more generally – have had in recent years. Major dailies across the country have folded and bureaus have been scaled back or consolidated all the while consumers – fueled by the immediacy and access of the Internet – have set entirely new standards for their news experience....

Jul 11th

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Jul 10th

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“Another thing we can do for jobs is make toys of me, especially for the...”

– Alvin Greene, South Carolina Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate. The Guardian - 6 July 2010

Jul 8th

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Jul 7th

Liza Minnelli Sparkles on HSN

Liza Minnelli was in peak form recently as she showcased her clothing line on the Home Shopping Network. The Liza Collection is a shimmering spectacle of high-roller wear for senior ladies who just can’t get over the mid-90s. But it’s the performance of Liza herself that’s so fascinating. As Salon.com writer Mary Elizabeth Williams put it, “We have seen the future of...

Jul 7th

NPR: Old folks watch more TV, but like it way less than young folks. http://n.pr/d3cFqL

Jun 29th

For my model friends :) RT @jonwye Looking for models for the new t-shirts. In DC? Unpaid, but we have fun & food & some free stuff

Jun 29th

Great case study featuring@charityestrella on Foursquare/social media experience for non-profits http://ow.ly/23Y3r

Jun 28th

1993, is that you?

This morning I swear I heard Ace of Base on the television. Turns out that was Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro” and LaRoux’s “Bullet Proof.” I don’t want to like these but they’re both fantastic pop songs.

Jun 27th

Tumblr integration with Twitter and Facebook turned out to be a pain in the ass. Sorry for repeat posts folks. Problem fixed.

Jun 25th

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Jun 25th

Part III in TASH’s video series celebrating the 20th Anniv. of #ADA is live - check it out http://bit.ly/cPsxHN (topic: education)

Jun 25th

RT @PRSAjobcenter: Bethesda, Md: Media Relations Mgr. needed at The American Occupational Therapy Assoc. http://ow.ly/22s5m #prsa #prjobs

Jun 25th

Congrats indeed! RT @peregrinedc: Holy crap. Congrats to Mike Phillips of @Intelligentsia -your 2010 World Barista Champion!

Jun 25th

justicefordctaxiss asked: hey Jonathan, I see you signed up for our blog. What's up? Love the Ross video!

JDCT

Jun 23rd

living-saints asked: Hey, thanks for the follow! How'd you find me, may I ask?

Jun 23rd