Secret Squirrel Cold Brew Coffee

Secret Squirrel Cold Brew

People are raving about the taste of Secret Squirrel Cold Brew system. I used a similar system before named Toddy Cold Brew method, the coffee was excellent and gentle on the stomach. If you don’t have time to do that then the Secret Squirrel Cold Brew is the best option. 

 “Have a fantastic drink of coffee, no brewing required with Secret Squirrel Cold Brew Coffee ($20-$30). Brewed over 18-24 hour periods using nothing but filtered water and ground beans, this coffee concentrate can be mixed with hot or cold water or milk — whatever you like — and produces a smooth, rich coffee flavor. Available in two- or three-bottle packs; each bottle makes between 4-7 drinks, depending on the size and strength.”

Via Uncrate.com.

Toddy Cold Brew System

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How to keep French press coffee hot longer?

Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker

I have one of this French press coffee maker made by Bodum, I like the coffee made by it but it gets cold quickly. Then I tried this method below, since then the coffee stays warmer in the French press coffee maker as well as in the cup. 

1. First, add a cup of water more than you use for making coffee in either the kettle or any other pot.

Water Kettle

2. Heat the water to boil in the kettle.

3. Pour half or more cup into the press and leave it for a minute and rinse the whole inside with that water and pour it out.

4. Pour little water into the cup and shake the cup and pour the water out.

5. Pour the remaining water in the French press with the coffee grounds at the bottom and prepare the coffee the usual manner.

Pour the prepared coffee into the cup, it will be warmer than the coffee you made before without these steps. This method is similar to the Chinese tea making process but there they repeat the steps 3 to 4 a few times. 

Thanks to +Morio Murase for the tip.

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Impress Coffee Brewer - Coffee Maker and Coffee Mug in One

Gamila, a Raleigh, NC based company is advertising this new advanced coffee brewer in Kickstarter. Their project is fully funded and more for now. It is similar to French Press but without too many parts.

I ordered one, will post a review as soon as receive it.

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Coffee Making with Hario 1-Cup V60 Pour Over

This is the way coffee should be made, it is like a work of art, it uses the special Hario 1-cup V60 available in Amazon. We can use either  cloth filters or paper filters to brew the coffee.


Recipe and Instruction for Hario 1-cup V60 Pour Over. If you want to make coffee like this at home, visit harioworld.com.au by Matt Perger - 2012 World Brewers Cup Champion

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Floating Mug with Built-in Coaster - a Kickstarter project

With this coffee mug, a Kickstarter project, there won't be any ring stains on the table. It looks like a science fiction product floating in air. Larry David will be very happy with this mug (Curb Your Enthusiasm — Larry Respects Wood video below). The mug was inspired by a banana stand shown below.


The project is halfway through. $40 seem too much for a ceramic coffee mug but that is what he needs to make this initial batch, once it is commercially available the prices will come down. It works both for coffee and tea drinks.


"A mug with a built-in coaster? Brilliant! Inspired by a banana holder, the Floating Mug ($40) is exactly that: a white porcelain mug — perfect for coffee or tea — that separates the liquid-holding portion from the ground by integrating a coaster into the handle, keeping the heat away from sensitive surfaces like wood, while giving the cup itself a cool floating look. Hence the name."


Via Uncrate.com.

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A-Z Coffee Book - C is for Coffee, N is for Nerds

A nice book for Coffee lovers by Norwegians, Lars K. Huse and Harald Johnsen Vøyle. For more info click http://kaffikaze.no/ 


About the book:

"Lars K. Huse AKA Illustration and Coffee: A young illustrator, artist and coffee-supergeek from Oslo, Norway, currently based in London. Part of the Cupofill collective, Lars does many a thing, always with a focus on the conceptual. Some of these things are: Live-illustration performances, murals, exhibitions, t-shirts and other products in addition to work for clients. One of his main areas of work is creating a renewed aesthetic for the specialty coffee industry based upon an informed approach. Lars is all about taste. 

Presented as an A-Z; an art-book, and conversational guide about coffee, specialty coffee and coffee culture, filling a gap in the market overflowing with purely informative, and at times frankly boring books. It has been formed over the past six months, pulling and combining resources as both an illustrator and a coffee professional. The book is aesthetically quite simple, classic contemporary, with subtlety in line and production. All the words, illustrations, etc. is written by Lars and is a heavily biased reflection upon the industry. For the layout and design, Lars got together with like-minded coffee geek and graphic designer Harald Johnsen Vøyle (Kaffikaze) and crafted this contemporary classic."

You can buy the book in Norway online: http://kaffa.myshopify.com/products/bok-a-z-coffee ($16 + shipping)

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Nice looking Ceramic Coffee Mug from Starbucks for "Create Jobs for USA"

Great effort by Starbucks and +1 for them for involving the locals to produce these coffee mugs and using the proceeds to help small businesses.


"Indivisible Mug


Raise your Indivisible Mug and show your support. With every purchase, Starbucks will donate $2 directly to the Create Jobs for USA fund. Produced for Starbucks at American Mug & Stein in East Liverpool, Ohio, this 12-fl oz white ceramic mug features the word, "INDIVISIBLE" debossed into its metal badge. Handwash only. Do not microwave."


Another beauty of the thing is it is made in the USA helping the local manufacturers.

"There are hundreds of East Liverpools around the country today...These towns have been left for dead. And even though it's more expensive to manufacture this mug in the U.S. than it would be in China or Korea or Mexico, this is what we need to do."  

- Howard Schulz, Starbucks CEO

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Photo of the Day: Coffee World

You want to rule the world, start with coffee in the morning.




World in coffee picture by Vincent Bourilhon

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Ceramic Coffee Filter Brewing System From Able

Kone Coffee Filter + Brewing System

Able's Kone Coffee Filter + Brewing System is a good one to have for both homes or offices, plus it is easy to clean and has a reusable filter. 

The Kick Starter project is already funded but you can still purchase it if you like.

I use a French Press coffee maker to make my coffee in the mornings, but this one looks tempting.

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National Anthem for Coffee Lovers

The video is a short film about coffee lovers by Joon Chang from Seattle.

"Black Coffee" song is by The Careless Lovers, a Jazz band from Seattle.

Via Dear Coffee I Love You. 

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