http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com If it has something to do with coffee, we want to talk about it. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:58:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's a great question about coffee temperature and brewing coffee with a hand drip coffee maker from one of our subscribers to our Coffee Tasting Course. Sun Min asks ... Hi Mark,Thanks for responding to me so kindly.  I am glad to know that your  e-Course is on the way. I have ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/11/14/hand-drip-coffee-maker-a-coffee-brewing-question/ We've been receiving a fair amount of feedback that customers are frustrated tying to find a bold, strong brew at Starbucks since the introduction of the milder Pike Place Roast as the everyday coffee. We wrote about the introduction of Pike Place Roast last month. My expectation when Starbucks first ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/05/26/starbucks-pike-place-roast-update/ As a lover of great food, the epicurean dining experience at a fine restaurant is one of life's magnificent pleasures. In the spirit of great gourmet food, a complete fine dining experience should embrace all aspects of the meal. This includes the skillful selection and preparation of the food, ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/04/26/fine-dining-coffee-experience-leaves-something-to-be-desired/ Is technology advancement in the coffee industry always good? There are several camps that line up on different sides. The latest [tag-tec]coffee technology[/tag-tec] advances are immediately appealing to those that line up on the side of "any and all advances in coffee technology must be good". If you can ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/04/21/coffee-technology-better-coffee-or-cute-novelty/ Starbucks introduced Pike Place Roast last week. According to the company's press release, Pike Place Roast is the result of significant customer input with the following objectives: "Starbucks newest, everyday brew" "Signature bold flavor with a smooth finish balanced by soft acidity and subtle, rich nutty flavor" Embracing "new quality standards for ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/04/14/starbucks-pike-place-roast-thumbs-up-or-down/ At the Gourmet Coffee Zone, we offer ongoing coffee education across a variety of gourmet coffee subjects. Consider this a fun version of online coffee school. Our current "Coffee Tasting eCourse" is now underway. This eCourse is a step-by-step coffee tasting education delivered by email to our Gourmet Coffee ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/04/10/coffee-tasting-ecourse-is-underway/ If you live in the US and you haven't seen the latest McDonald's Iced Coffee commercials on TV, its possible it hasn't hit your market yet. Here in Southern California, a marketing campaign blitz is underway. See Premium Roast Iced Coffee at a Southern California McDonald's ... If you've ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/04/08/mcdonalds-iced-coffee-smart-and-savvy-advertising/ We recently took a California road trip and headed up to Napa and Sonoma for an enjoyable weekend of Russian River Barrel Tasting - wine futures. Along the way, we took the opportunity to visit several outstanding coffee houses. Next stop, Lulu's at the Octagon in Santa Cruz, CA. And I ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/04/05/lulus-at-the-octagon-santa-cruz-ca/ Starbucks announced last week they are acquiring 'The Coffee Equipment Co', manufacturer of the [tag-tec]Clover brewing machine[/tag-tec]. See Seattle PI article "Starbucks deal 'dream come true' for manufacture of coffee maker". We've been talking about the Clover brewing machine quite a bit lately. See "Starbucks Tests the Clover in ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/03/27/starbucks-acquires-clover-manufacturer-should-have-seen-it-coming/ I ran across this interesting post on "The Coffee Shop" today about the benefits of using decaffeinated coffee. I learned something new that I wasn't aware of ... scientists have discovered a "naturally decaffeinated" species of coffee plant growing in Brazil. An amazing discovery. For many coffee lovers, ... http://blog.gourmet-coffee-zone.com/2008/03/26/naturally-decaffeinated-coffee-species-is-a-remarkable-discovery/