Jerry Baldwin
Coffee Culture
Jul 15 2009, 8:28 amCan Caffeine Prevent Alzheimer's?
A new study says it can help reverse some of the effects of the disease on mice. But what about humans?read more
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Coffee Culture
Jul 7 2009, 9:03 amIn Defense of Decaf
The author defends decaffeinated coffee and discusses the major methods for removing caffeine from beans.read more
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Coffee Culture
Jun 22 2009, 8:25 amArabica vs. Robusta: No Contest
A history of the world's two most popular species of coffee--and an explanation of why Arabica is superior.read more
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Coffee Culture
Jun 10 2009, 8:21 amWhere to Buy Fresh Coffee
Advice on where to buy the freshest coffee possible, no matter where you live--and questions to ask the people who sell the beans. Though most Americans buy their coffee at the supermarket, there are two other places to look that offer much wider options for fresh coffee.read more
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Coffee Culture
Jun 2 2009, 8:20 amBuying Coffee at the Supermarket
The supermarket is where two-thirds of all coffee in the U.S. is sold, despite the rise of specialty shops. With all the options available, it can be difficult to decide which beans to buy. Finding fresh beans at the local supermarket is difficult but not impossible. The author explains how.read more
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Coffee Culture
May 20 2009, 7:50 amDeveloping a Taste for Fresh Coffee
Appreciating the distinct taste of fresh, straight-from-the-roaster coffee can be a slow process. The author shows how to train your taste buds to know fresh coffee when you drink it and offers tips for preventing beans from going stale. read more
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Coffee Culture
May 13 2009, 8:12 amWhat Health Studies on Coffee Miss
After reading a summary of the latest scientific findings about coffee, the author explains why researchers need standard definitions for the beverage's two most important components. But fortunately, the news about coffee's effect on health is mostly good.read more
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Coffee Culture
May 4 2009, 8:19 amFor Better Coffee, Store Your Beans
Coffee beans are fresh when they come out of the roaster. But if you want your coffee to stay fresh, be sure to buy whole beans (never pre-ground) and store them properly, as oxygen, time, and temperature are a true coffee fan's worst enemies.read more
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Coffee Culture
Apr 20 2009, 8:30 amMan, That Was Coffee!
Reminiscing about lost coffee blends, the author wonders if memory enhances the perceived flavor of the unobtainable.read more
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Coffee Culture
Apr 13 2009, 8:15 amFor Good Espresso, Insist on Arabica
Espresso makers, here and across the pond, sometimes use Robusta to try to be "more Italian." But the best stuff is all Arabica. Here's why--and what it means about the increasingly large role America plays in coffee.read more
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Coffee Culture
Apr 7 2009, 8:10 amPress Pots: Coffee Worth the Effort
It transmits oils and sediment, the entire coffee flavor, and--because the filter isn't paper--nothing else. It's a little more work but the resulting flavor is worth it. Once you switch to a press pot, you'll never use drip again.read more
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Coffee Culture
Mar 31 2009, 8:40 amDon't Be Afraid of Strong Coffee!
How much coffee is in your coffee? We're used to weak coffee but that doesn't mean it's good. A weak cup of coffee is an unpleasant thing. And once weak coffee is brewed there's nothing to be done. Try a heaping American scoop and have a coffee epiphany.read more
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Coffee Culture
Mar 20 2009, 8:45 amCoffee Leaves: A Whole Different Cup of Coffee
On the prowl for great coffee beans at the market in Harrar, Ethiopia, some familiar green leaves catch a seasoned eye. The evergreen coffee tree produces leaves that can be used in the manner of tea, but there's a reason these leaves are rarely found outside Ethiopia.read more
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Coffee Culture
Mar 14 2009, 12:53 pmAppreciating Coffee Like Wine
Instead of red or white, Robusta or Arabica. Instead of alcohol, caffeine. As for varietals, there are thousands. As with wine, the more you learn about coffee, the more there complex it will seem but the more enjoyable it will become.read more
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Jerry Baldwin
Jerry Baldwin is co-founder of Starbucks in Seattle, where he was the first roaster and coffee buyer. He remained involved until 1987 when he sold the company of eight stores. He accepts no credit (or blame) for the ensuing twenty-odd years. full bio
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