Live Coffee Roasting from Higher Grounds Coffee Company. www.highergroundscoffeecompany.com
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Higher Grounds Coffee Company - Tracy's Live Coffee Roast - Part 1
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Java Joe's Roasting Company-Coffee Fundraisers
"Perk-Up" your Fundraising with a Coffee Fundraiser from Java Joe's Roasting Company! www.javajoesroasting.com
Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company
Enjoy a clip about coffee and the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company. This video was produced and edited by Whitney Turley. Thank you for a great job Whitney!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Muddy Dog Roasting Co. Hottop Review Part 6 of 9
Muddy Dog Roasting Co. Hottop coffee roaster review Part 6 of 9. Recorded on November 8, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Medieval Markets in Germany
At various parts of the year a number of towns and cities will have a small medieval market. In late November the city of Nuremberg has the 'Historischer Katharinenmarkt'. Like all these affairs this particular medieval market is great fun. All the stall holders are in medieval dress which is usually brown and beige woolen clothing often with a hooded cloak and a rope like belt, the recreation society members are all in military attire from the middles ages, chainmail and skirts with swords or spears, they tend to congregate around a wooden fire sitting on crudely made wooden chairs and talking and laughing in a way reminiscent of what it must have been like many centuries ago for the local lord's retainers to be overseeing a market of the day.
There is usually entertainment at these events, in this case a juggler dressed as a jester and a band, in troubadour outfits, playing lively renditions of medieval tunes on medieval instruments - the drum and bag pipe. Such markets usually have stalls selling mead, monastery brewed ales and berry wines, tipples not often found at beer festivals the rest of the year.
The stalls are also an interesting feature of these markets, although some are the familiar wooden huts of the more common beer fests, most are colourful tents, more like pavilions, in fact, of the type we are used to seeing in Robin Hood movies of the 1960s from America, with pointed tops and flowing sides. Many of the wares on offer at these stalls are also surprising. There is usually a fortune teller at the market who does palmistry and tarot cards; you can get a scroll with your family name and its history, or buy a hand-crafted bow or a blacksmith forged sword. A stall selling armour is often present at these fairs as are stalls selling medieval costumes and woolen cloaks. There are herb and spice stalls, a bakery selling freshly baked bread from an on site wood stoked oven and a stall selling drinking horns.
Children are also catered for with one or two stalls selling toy wooden swords, bows and shields and even knight helmets. At this particular market there was a large pavilion set up in the Turkish style in which you can drink beer or tea and smoke on water pipes all whilst sat on large cushions at a low set Arabic metal filigreed coffee table. Of course bars abound, what would a medieval market be without stalls to purchase a flagon of ale (some even serve drinks in pewter mugs) or have something to eat. At many of these occasions they roast an entire ox or goat on a spit and slice the meat directly from the roasting beast.
During the market a parade takes place in which the recreation medieval society marches with banners fluttering in the wind, weapons held high, and musicians playing marching music.
Medieval markets have been part of the annual festivities in many German towns for many years and are only recently starting to be held in other countries.The whole thing is an entertaining day out for the whole family and if you get the opportunity I would highly recommend you go to see one.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
How Gourmet Coffee Tasters Find Premium Coffee
It's disputed as to where the best coffee in the world is grown, but many believe that the best premium gourmet coffee is grown in South America because in order to create the best coffee beans are needed for the process as well as the clearest water, etc.
In 2005 Brazil was the leader in production of coffee beans, and the soils here allow for some of the best conditions to grow coffee. It's also disputed that some of the best coffee is grown in Columbia, and in the 1990's a particular coffee company bearing the namesake became extremely popular from using Columbian coffee beans. The gourmet quality of coffee also comes from the way in which coffee is prepared, stored and roasted.
Storage is a key factor in determining premium gourmet coffee, is how it is stored. Most coffee is stored in an air tight container, and not allowing this air to enter preserves the essential oils. Also the beans need to be stored in a cool place, but not frozen. Freezing beans can damage them and make their taste poor.
Preparing of the coffee also determines whether or not it is gourmet coffee. For example, preparing coffee as an espresso is a more common gourmet use of Coffee beans and makes an excellent Premium gourmet coffee.
Espresso making requires a special machine, one that uses cream as well as other ingredients to make a particularly strong type of coffee. Espresso is known for its rich flavor as well as high caffeine content, making or one of the more well known Premium gourmet coffees
How the beans are roasted also determines whether or not the beans will turn into premium gourmet coffees. For example the beans need to be roasted in a particular way or they will be burned or damaged giving off poor flavor.
The variety of roasting methods also give off different colors as well as different flavors. It is left up to personal interpretation at this point on how the beans will be judged as satisfactory or not. Some people prefer light roast, some people prefer dark roast. Much of this depends on personal gourmet taste.
Presentation of coffee is another factor that makes it premium gourmet coffee. A pleasing presentation will make the coffee experience that much more gourmet with a beautiful design. For example lattes, coffee drinks made with hot milk, are the best in which to draw designs on the thin layer of milk that sits on top of the latte.
Individual creativity comes into play here, and many coffeehouses will either drizzle a topping such as caramel or create the designs mentioned before giving a rich gourmet experience. Mostly in these coffee houses premium gourmet coffee is served as well as the various gourmet concoctions.
Premium gourmet coffees are determined in how the coffee is prepared, where the bean came from, and how the bean was stored and roasted. Mostly the roasting as well as the origin of the beans play the most important party in determining what is the best gourmet coffee. Also personal taste must also play a part when dealing with a diverse gourmet such as coffee.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
NJ's Best Concert Venues
10. Mexicali Live
At first glance, Mexicali Live is a simple yet unique Southwestern / South American restaurant with a great selection of beer. Stay a little past dinnertime and the venue's true colors show; some of the areas best bands as well as national acts grace the stage that the diners face on a nightly basis. The concertgoers and self proclaimed "foodies" that frequent the establishment rarely butt heads due to the eclectic nature of the musical acts and cuisine being served. Walk ins are common as the venue is located in the heart of Teaneck on the very busy Queen Anne Road.
Even though the venue cannot hold all that many people, two hundred at most, Excess db still brings some of the best tours and acts to the stage while charging a very reasonable sum. Mexicali Live is a gem of a venue if you have not discovered it. I have only seen a few shows there but they were well put together with excellent sound and I was able to enjoy delicious beers along with them. - James McGrath
Talent: 6
Sound: 9
Atmosphere: 7.5
View: 8
Concessions: 8
Overall: 7.7
9. The Court Tavern
Lying on the corner of Church Street and Spring Street, The Court Tavern is the only "official" venue helping keep the underground scene alive in New Brunswick. Aside from the legendary basement shows, the Court has helped hand craft the likes of The Bouncing Souls, Lifetime, The Gaslight Anthem and the Screaming Females, just to name a few. Although limited to 21 and over, the court tavern has a soft spot in the hearts of many New Brunswick punks, and there's a reason the Gaslight Anthem wrote a song entitled "The Diamond Church Street Quire" -- this venue was built on its pride. - Alex Napoliello
Talent: 5.5
Sound: 8
Atmosphere: 8
View: 9
Concessions: 9
Overall: 7.9
8. Meat Locker
No venue in New Jersey is more DIY than the Meat Locker in Montclair. The basement venue has been running strong for almost 30 years. Many notable acts have played here including Black Flag, Ted Leo and The Banner. Whether you're there to see the latest underground indie act or the up-and-coming thrash metal band, the Meat Locker will always have something for everyone. - Terrance Pryor
Talent: 6
Sound: 5
Atmosphere: 10
View: 9
Concessions: ha (omitted)
Punk Rockness: 10
Overall: 8
7. Borgata Events Center
The Borgata Events Center is one of my favorite places to see a show in Jersey. With 2400+ seats, it's semi-massive, yet feels as intimate as a small club show. Because of their killer acoustics, The Borgata has hosted everyone from Brand New to Mary J. Blige and everyone in between. Depending on the type of show, you'll find one of three seating set-ups: reserved seating, floor standing/reserved risers or standing room only. My personal favorite is the floor standing/reserved riser seating because you have the choice of pushing all the way up to the front of the stage/pit or sitting back and relaxing. No matter where you are, you can see the stage just fine. Plus, what other venue can you see a show, drink free booze, gamble, go to an all-night after party and then stumble upstairs to your room? - Melissa McCarthy
Talent: 8
Sound: 9
Atmosphere: 9
View: 8
Concessions: 7
Overall: 8.2
6. House of Blues
The well respected House of Blues took it's name to Atlantic City in 2005. The aesthetically designed venue located along the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk has hosted a countless number of legendary acts in just the five years it's been in existence. The multi-level, 2,000 capacity concert hall allows you to have a great view while enjoying their state of the art sound system. Also, if you're for some reason not feeling the music you could always grab a bite to eat at the HOB restaurant. What else could you want from a venue?
Talent: 7
Sound: 8
Atmosphere: 9
View: 9
Concessions: 8.5
Overall: 8.3
5. Asbury Lanes
Though the landmark bowling pin sign is in shambles, Asbury Lanes' reputation to put on one hell of a show is not. What other venue in New Jersey can you bowl while listening to some of the best punk rock in the area Though the Stone Pony is known to get some of the bigger names, Asbury Lanes is where the true punk rock music in Asbury Park is found. You won't find the Boss playing a show at the lanes anytime soon, and lets keep it that way. - Alex Napoliello
"The first time I heard about Asbury Lanes I didn't know what to expect, but after going to my first show there, I was immediately hooked. The Lanes is Asbury culture for everyone from up-and-coming bands, to timeless punk rock legends. Playing The Lanes is a right of passage for any band, and especially my own. You'll realize that it's not a lot of people who have heard of it, but it's the right people that have heard of it. I want to say it's more than a bowling alley and I want to say it is more than a music venue but the honest truth is it is something all together separate from both of those things. You're in the 50's, you're in the 90's, you're seeing a burlesque show, you're seeing a metal band, you're paying less than and you are drunk screaming at the top of your lungs in the heart of Asbury Park, NJ. That's Asbury Lanes." - Joe Michelini, River City Extension
Talent: 7.5
Sound: 8
Atmosphere: 9
View: 9
Concessions: 9
Overall: 8.5
4. Starland Ballroom
There aren't many 1000+ capacity venues anywhere that will give you a better view than you get at Starland Ballroom. Though the immediate area of the venue may be "in the middle of no where", essential due to it's Central Jersey location Starland is one of the most accessible venues in NJ. I could go on about what things are great about the concert hall and what needs improvement, but I'll let the fact that SB is one of best ticket selling concert nightclubs in the world speak for itself.
"Starland is the biggest little venue in the world. Most people don't realize that it holds as many people as the Roseland Ballroom in NYC because it feels so intimate. We've made a tradition of playing a homecoming show at Starland every holiday season. It's become part of the very fabric of our band." -Geoff Rickly, Thursday
Talent: 8
Sound: 9
Atmosphere: 8.5
View: 9
Concessions: 8.5
Overall: 8.6
3. The Stone Pony
When you think of venues in New Jersey, the Stone Pony undoubtedly comes to mind first. Perhaps one most well-know venues in the country, the Stone Pony is built around its music history. Since the early 70's, The Pony has served as a perfect pit stop for musicians en route to the Big Apple. While hosting some of the bigger names in the industry, the Stone Pony still pays its dues to the locals by catering to the underground scene as well. But what really makes this venue one of the top in the state is the summer stage set up. On any given
warm, summer night you don't even need a ticket to catch a performance at one of the most legendary spots in the nation. - Alex Napoliello
"Every time I take the stage at the Stone Pony, I pause and think with reverence of all the great rock legends that have played there before me. I can't help but fantasize about what it must have been like to see Springsteen play the Pony back in the earliest days, and I feel like somehow that energy remains there today. It's one of those perfect things, I 'm so happy the Pony's still around, and I hope it'll stay around for years to come." - Bryan Kienlen, The Bouncing Souls
Talent: 7.5
Sound: 9
Atmosphere: 9
View: 9
Concessions: 9
Overall: 8.7
2. Wellmont Theatre
When you cover shows 3-5 nights a week it's hard to be genuinely excited about each. However I can't think of even one show that I've seen at the Wellmont Theatre that I hadn't been eagerly awaiting. I guess it mostly comes down to the fact that the renovated theatre consistently brings in top of the line talent, that before it's reopening in 2008, would have most usually skipped over NJ. It doesn't end there though, between being located in the the majestic Montclair, having mind boggling sound and a welcoming aura, the 88 year old Theatre holds a special place in NJ concert goers hearts.
Talent: 9.5
Sound: 9.5
Atmosphere: 10
View: 9
Concessions: 7
Overall: 9
1. Maxwell's
The Maxwell House factory that gave Maxwell's its name is long gone (along with the enchanting smell of roasting coffee that used to caffeinate the Mile Square City,) but this small (200 capacity) club's reputation looms as large as ever after more than 30 years. Forget that practically every indie band that mattered in the Eighties (from the Replacements to R.E.M. to Husker Du) played there, or that Bruce Springsteen filmed his "Glory Days" video in that fabled back room; today, Maxwell's remains more relevant than ever, whether it's helping launch the careers of Garden State hitmakers like Screaming Females, Gaslight Anthem, and Val Emmich or hosting the trendiest indie bands when they trek through the Greater New York area. A restaurant (which makes the venue all-ages for every show,) a bar, and a rock club, Maxwell's remains the best place in New Jersey to grab a burger, hoist a brew, or see your favorite band. - Jim Testa
"I've always had a soft spot for Maxwells. We haven't been able to play there as a band in a long time but we actually go there just to eat and hang out whenever we can. There's a really great vibe there." - Anthony, Bayside
Talent: 9.5
Sound: 9.5
Atmosphere: 10
View: 9.5
Concessions: 9
Overall: 9.5
Saturday, December 3, 2011
The Best Maui Coffee Roasting Techniques Used in Hawaii Part 2
www.mauicoffeeco.com http Coffee roasting is a process that almost every Hawaiian coffee farm engages. This adds variety to the different coffee tastes originating from the island coffee. Some of the smaller farms don't take this step, but send their coffee beans to existing roasters. Companies like Maui Coffee take meticulous care in every phase of the coffee making process. The roasting is completed by masters, so when you choose to brew a 100% Molokai coffee you will experience the richest taste possible. www.mauicoffeeco.com/hawaiian_coffee_selections
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Java Republic Roastery Tour
No Company is as transparent as the Java Republic Roasting Company and this is a behind the scenes look at how we work and handroast coffee.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Stone Street Coffee Company
Check out our brand new State of the Art, Turbo-charged Micro Roasterie! Roasted in Brooklyn since 2009
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
OAR "Light Switch Sky" (Guitar Cover by GOinUP)
The debut of GOinUP, a duo+, including Jeff Golden and Andrew Connor. Performed 6/2/11 at the Southbay Folks open mic in Santa Clara, CA. Performing OAR's fan-band collaboration Light Switch Sky. It should be illegal to have as much fun as GOinUP had practicing and performing this amazing song. Many more covers and originals to come from GOinUP! Enjoy!
Selecting The Right Green Coffee Beans For Roasting
For many individuals breakfast is not complete until one enjoys a good cup of caffeine. Many enjoy their cafe with cream, with cream and sugar or simply enjoy a good cup of cafe with nothing added.
For many that cup of caffeine is simply brewed at home using an automatic coffeemaker or by purchasing a cup of caffeine down at the local diner or by ordering at a local caffeine shop. However, for some coffee drinkers it may come as a surprise that the original color of the caffeine bean is not brown, but green. Brown is the color that the caffeine bean takes on after it has been roasted.
In fact, many cafe lovers are choosing to roast their own coffee beans. Therefore, the selection of good green caffeine beans is paramount and when selecting green cafe beans there are certain factors to consider. Those factors include the actual look of the bean where the green caffeine beans were grown, and the best ways to purchase this product..
The Green Coffee Bean Look
The first basic factor to consider when selecting green caffeine beans to roast is the appearance of the bean. The green cafe beans that are selected should be uniform in their shape and size. This is due to the fact that when the caffeine lover begins to roast the beans there should be uniformity in that roasting process. This uniformity will allow for a consistent tasting cup of coffee.
In addition, when looking at green caffeine beans it is important that the color of the cafe bean is uniform as well. Any unevenness in the color may suggest a problem experienced when the caffeine bean was dried. This unevenness in color may produce an unbalanced favor.
Geographical Area
Another important consideration when selecting green coffee beans is to find out where the caffeine bean was grown. Green cafe beans can be harvested from countries all over the world. For example green caffeine beans can be obtained from the mountains of Columbia to the mountains of Hawaii. Obviously, the flavors differ in taste depending upon where the coffee bean is grown.
In addition, decaffeinated green caffeine beans can be obtained from countries such as Costa Rica, Columbia, Guatemala, etc.
How To Find Green cafe Beans
If in the market for green caffeine beans the best way to shop and select this product is by searching the Internet. In addition, contact the local specialty coffee shop and ask for their input regarding the purchase of green cafe beans. Also, if you know of individuals who roast their own green coffee beans ask them for their opinion regarding their favorite bean as well as where they purchased those cafe beans.
Also, many companies offer sampler packages. These packages generally contain a variety of green coffee beans from various parts of the world. This gives the buyer an opportunity to sample a variety of globally produced green cafe beans.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Let's Roast Coffee!
There's a shop where you can not only sit down and enjoy freshly roasted coffee, but you can roast some coffee yourself. Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Company, Patchogue, Long Island NY
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