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Build Your Own Pocket-Sized Espresso Machine

The urge for a good cup of espresso might come at any moment without warning, which is why Instructables user urant decided the best solution would be to build a tiny, pocket sized espresso machine for less than $30.

October 26, 2011
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How Long Will My Coffee Last? Calculates When You’ll Need To Order Your Next Batch Of Beans

“How Long Will My Coffee Last?” is a simple web-based calculator that tells you when you’ll need to buy your next bag of beans (or how much coffee you should buy).

September 28, 2011
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Drinking Coffee May Help Lower The Risk Of Depression In Women

Like millions of other people, drinking coffee makes me happy. A new study, which looked at only women, supports the idea that coffee drinking has strong mental health effects: two or more cups a day was associated with reduced depression risk.

September 9, 2011
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Clean Stains Out Of Your Coffee Mug With Baking Soda

If you drink a lot of coffee, you probably have some nice brown rings in your coffee cups, even after washing them. You can clean those stains out with a bit of baking soda (aka bicarb) and water.

August 17, 2011
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Kogan Ez-Press Coffee Machine Uses Nespresso Pods

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My best mate has a Nespresso machine and it’s a great way to make coffee if you don’t want to do a lot of measuring and tapping, but the entry-level model is $369 and the price jumps fast after that. Kogan has spotted an opportunity here, launching a coffee maker that can make use of Nespresso pods but sells for a lower price.

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How To Break Your Daily Caffeine Habit And Use Coffee Strategically

Caffeine seems so simple, even if you’re a veteran user. You drink it, you get amped up for a short period, and you inevitably come down a bit when it wears off — or so you think. But caffeine is a more subtle substance than we give it credit for. Knowing how it works on your body and brain, and how it is most effective, can give you an edge at concentrating, while still keeping the jittery edge off.

August 2, 2011
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Buy Coffee In Short Supply To Ensure A Fresh Brew

We’ve talked about ways to prepare a good cup of coffee, but another secret to a good cup is to not over-buy coffee or store it in the fridge or freezer. Coffee has a short shelf-life and should be purchased and consumed as such.

June 17, 2011
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The Coffee Lover’s Guide To Tea

Coffee is great, but even die-hard coffee lovers might want to give tea a chance. The other beloved warm beverage, tea imparts to its drinkers some formidable health benefits, an extra boost of alertness without the same caffeine slump of coffee, and more variety. Here’s how to get started enjoying the best possible tea.

June 8, 2011
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Brew An Emergency Cup Of Coffee With Paper Cups And A Filter

So you’re desperate for a cup of coffee, but you don’t have a coffee maker nearby. If you need to get your caffeine fix as soon as possible, you can hack together a small coffee maker out of just two paper cups and a filter.

June 6, 2011
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This Paint Tray Drink Caddy Makes Sure You Never Spill A Drink Again

Nothing’s worse than going on a coffee run for coworkers or friends and then suffering through transporting four or five cups of hot liquid back in a vehicle with two cup-holders. With this simple hack, you can turn a paint tray and a few supplies into a cupholder for as many drinks as you like.

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