Category: Coffee Break

The Compendious Coffee Chart – The guys over at Pop Chart Lab have created a chart detailing the various ways to make and enjoy your coffee. The only problem I found is that they listed the AeroPress as an espresso maker. While $27 seems a bit steep, it would make a glorious addition to your…

AeroPress: How MacGyver Brews Coffee – I grew up watching MacGyver. While my brother was more of a fan that I was, and was always dismantling something to figure out how it worked, I was just as excited each week to see what MacGyver would do, and more importantly… how he would do it. This…

Coffee Planet Photographs – Some people see coffee when they look into their cup. Others see much more, such as Mark Youd. He sees planets. And they are beautiful!  See more of his work on Flickr. Typographically Inspiring Quotes – I love seeing the creativity of others. So when I saw these creative designs, it…

The Holdster – These guys are geniuses! They’ve created a way to use a simple Mason jar as a coffee cup! With my dad’s long love for all things in the craft of leatherwork and saddle making, these hit pretty close to home. Their website says that they are sold out, but you can still…

Cartel Coffee & The Chemex – Perhaps my favorite method of brewing coffee is the Chemex. I love the way it allows me to taste the subtleties of my bean. So when I saw this video from Cartel Coffee Lab, I was captivated! I probably watched this a dozen times! Check out the video at…

Welcome to Coffee Break! Once a week, I will post a brief list of five or six things I found around the web over the previous week. Some will be lighthearted and fun; others will be inspirational. Some will challenge your thinking; others will give your brain a break. So go ahead, pour a cup…