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• Birthday Coffee Cake  (1)
  • Happy Birthday, Ava! We Can Haz Cake! by: Stephan Iscoe

    Happy Birthday, Ava! We baked you a cake :) Enjoy!

• Caffeinated  (178)
  • The Caffeine Alzheimer's Cure by: Stephan Iscoe

    5 Cups a Day NPR reports this morning that a daily 5 cups of coffee could help you avoid non-genetic Alzheimer's...The typical American drinks about a cup an…

  • Caffeine is Better Than Sleep by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's good news for the night shift - The New York Times science editor reports the results of several studies... About 8.6 million Americans work night …

  • Snortable Coffee From the Same Folks That Gave Us LSD by: Stephan Iscoe

    Tim Leary and Richard Alpert's former employer, Harvard University, moves from psychedelics to caffeine. Through a process called particle engineering, Harvard…

  • How Much Caffeine Is Enough? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Three 8 oz. cups of coffee (about 250 milligrams of caffeine) per day is considered an average or moderate amount of caffeine. Ten 8 oz. cups of coffee per day…

  • The Magical Ingredient That Makes Coffee a Healthy Choice by: Stephan Iscoe

    Recently there has been a major shift in medical opinion regarding the consumption of coffee. In fact, it might be said that in the old adage 'An apple a day ke…

  • How To Heat Coffee REALLY Quick by: Stephan Iscoe

    Ka-Boom! OK, please don't try this indoors. Foreign Policy magazine reports on soldiers - and a few intrepid civilians - heating their coffee with C4 military…

  • Fatal Attraction: Magnetic Coffee Cup Holder by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's a cool DIY coffee cup holder I found at LifeHacker... A fabulously creative New York City blogger who goes by the name "AP" is all about devising cl…

  • Secret To Make Belly Fat Disappear Fast - Drink More Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Drinking coffee has an effect on weight loss, but not all kinds of coffee have the same impact, and coffee affects different dieters in different ways. T…

  • Never Mix, Never Worry - Coffee Won't Sober You Up by: Stephan Iscoe

    Maybe this only applies to rodents... A study by Temple University, Philadelphia, reports that coffee can cloud your judgement when you've drunk alcohol Sla…

  • Happy Hallobean! by: Stephan Iscoe

    Have a Safe and Fun Halloween!

  • The South Indian Coffee Recipe by: Becky

    Guest Post Coffee is a universal drink consumed all over the world. There are many whose daily chores always start with a hot cup of coffee. Nowadays, mode…

  • Treat Yourself to Fresh Gourmet Coffee by: Becky

    The most popular morning beverage (and actually anytime beverage) in the United States is coffee. Most people will drink two or more coffees a day and…

  • Don't Ruin A Great Coffee With A Bad Coffee Maker by: Becky

    Guest Post: Buying Coffee Makers Online For many people buying a coffee maker is an afterthought. They will simply go to the nearest department store o…

  • Artisan Coffee Is A Life Long Journey In A Cup by: Becky

    Guest Post: Do you love artisan coffee? When growing up my parents only drank some instant microwave coffees and I thought that was all there was to it. Th…

  • Fair Trade Coffee Business Helps The Community by: Becky

    Green Mountain Coffee Helps The Community And Takes Part In Fair Trade Business Green Mountain Coffee, producer of specialty coffee and manufacturer of coffe…

  • Coffee Lovers Survive the Economic Crisis with Home Brew by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's some good news if you're looking for a seat at Starbucks. A recent National Coffee Association poll finds US coffee consumption about the same as last y…

  • Coffee May Reduce Your Risk for Dementia by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee may have an antioxidant effect in the bloodstream, reducing vascular risk factors for dementia. A team of Swedish and Danish researchers have uncovere…

  • Hand Made Espresso by: Stephan Iscoe

    No electricity needed. No mess, no fuss, just plain good espresso. Here's what you need to have: ESE coffee pads (many espresso makers need these and there a…

  • Is Starbucks' New Instant Part of It's China Strategy? by: Stephan Iscoe

    OK...here's my thinking: 1) Starbucks has been importing coffee from Yunnan, China. It gets roasted in the states, and then shipped back to China to be brewed…

  • Seven Cups of Coffee a Day May Lead to Hallucinations by: Stephan Iscoe

    According to research in the UK, consuming the caffeine in seven cups of instant coffee a day may leave you more likely to see, hear and smell things that arenâ…

  • Tampa is The Most Caffeinated City in the US by: Stephan Iscoe

    The most caffeinated city in the US is Tampa, Fla., followed by Seattle, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, while the least caffeinated cities are Riverside/San…

  • The Coffee Tasting Flavor Wheel by: Stephan Iscoe

    The Coffee Tasting Flavor Wheel

  • The Health Benefits of Irish Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat... Ingredients : Freshly Brewed Coffee 1 - T…

  • When Coffee Tastes Like Hay... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Last week we had a roasting party at my friends Toby and Laurie's house. The first batch of 2008 Panama estate coffee was brewed in the french press, cups pass…

  • If Coffee Doesn't Wake You Up, This Will... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Best watched with a cup of coffee...if you can pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time, there's a job waiting for you... Link:

  • All Kidding Aside...Caffeine is Dangerous to Your Pets by: Stephan Iscoe

    Our animal companions, cats, dogs, reptiles, birdies and other fuzzie wuzzies and crawlies, cannot tolerate caffeine. Caffeine is common in lots of beverages, …

  • Welcome new followers: @fleshj... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Welcome new followers: @fleshjack, @DougScuddercom

  • Starting the morning with yoga...pics added... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Starting the morning with yoga, banana, and coffee :) Feeling grrrreat!

  • @FitAndBusyDad Fr. Press all I... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @FitAndBusyDad Fr. Press all I use @ home. Y I ignored espresso. Keys: rite roast 4 bean type, med. course grind, rite amt. h20, steep time

  • Hi to @techstartups, @BillWard... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Hi to @techstartups, @BillWardell, @CyberHoodWatch @lespresso

  • Welcome new followers: @Filipi... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Welcome new followers: @FilipinoFood, @lvenglarcz, @leylahur

  • Americans drink more than 300 million... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Americans drink more than 300 million cups of coffee every day, with over 75% of those cups being brewed at home...

  • @FitAndBusyDad Chris, on 2nd t... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @FitAndBusyDad Chris, on 2nd think - maybe the 'over roasting' I taste is just in midwest...different in Toronto, eh? I'll try some shots :)

  • @FitAndBusyDad Hi! So far my a... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @FitAndBusyDad Hi! So far my attitide is why ruin a great bean with an espresso incineration!? But, I've enjoyed Mexican Altura Esprso Roast

  • Welcome @TomOgden by: Stephan Iscoe

    Welcome @TomOgden

  • Thank you to @TheAmakerTeam, @... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Thank you to @TheAmakerTeam, @eliaswest

  • Chat soon @BstTwt by: Stephan Iscoe

    Chat soon @BstTwt

  • Thanks to @BongoBloggs, @BlueP... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Thanks to @BongoBloggs, @BluePlanetFound, @kandoit1

  • Thank you to @AshevilleNews, @... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Thank you to @AshevilleNews, @ChaoticRadio, @EdVenture

  • Thanks to @NicheCompanion by: Stephan Iscoe

    Thanks to @NicheCompanion

  • Hi new followers: @MrSocial by: Stephan Iscoe

    Hi new followers: @MrSocial

  • Welcome new followers! Is this how you'll look tomorrow morning?  by: Stephan Iscoe

    Mondays are tough enough with coffee...

  • Cool people: @myupdates, @redh... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Cool people: @myupdates, @redhotcopy

  • Big Caffienated Welcome to @ronniewilson, @sha... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Welcome to @ronniewilson, @shannonseek

  • Cool people: @MikeyCC by: Stephan Iscoe

    Cool people: @MikeyCC

  • Chat soon @cyths by: Stephan Iscoe

    Chat soon @cyths

  • Hi to @FreeTasmin, @biz2day, @... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Hi to @FreeTasmin, @biz2day, @JayRushMusic, @mikebutler_com, @ViralC

  • Hello new followers: @digitaln... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Hello new followers: @digitalnasties, @profits_w_chris, @darioem

  • Several of the world's most distinctive coffees... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Several of the world's most distinctive fine coffees come from the Guatemala highlands... you can learn more about these, and many other, great coffees at The …

  • Mexican Altura + Guatemalan...just blended dark cafe altura ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    just blended a french roast Mexican altura and a medium roast guatemalan - warm and wonderful! try a 3:1 blend, I think you'll enjoy it!

  • New Organic Big City Coffee Blends on the Way... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm just now winding down after full day at the new roasting facility & had fun inventing new organic gourmet blends: get more info on availablility - subsc…

  • ever notice that dark roast co... by: Stephan Iscoe

    ever notice that dark roast coffee is hotter?

  • indoors all day, 0 degrees out...the barn is buried in snow by: Stephan Iscoe

    I've been indoors all day, 0 degrees outside, 7th 8th cup Big City Tanzania coffee

  • The Womens Bean Project is 20 ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    The Womens Bean Project is 20 yrs old - check out their service activities and organic products @ http://zwurl.com/dcca Enjoy!

  • @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers is adding... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers in adding vitamins ;)

  • Other people CAN tell if you've had too much caffeine... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Other people can tell if you've had too much coffee...more caffeinated animals...

  • The Goddess Loves You! Just don't... by: Stephan Iscoe

    The Goddess Loves You! Just don't push it till she's had her coffee! Enjoy the coffee & kitteh

  • You know you've been playing too much Nethack... by: Stephan Iscoe

    You know you've been playing too much Nethack when you refer to coffee as a potion of sleep resistance. ~ Sweeney Todd Lundgren

  • Sleep is a symptom of caffeine... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Sleep is a symptom of caffeine deprivation...

  • The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it... by: Stephan Iscoe

    The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce. ~Ol…

  • Sipping fresh Dark Roast and o... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Sipping fresh Dark Roast and online looking for nearby deal on Flip video HD - http://bkite.com/03Aod

  • I'm at Panera Bread - Doin' Stuff... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panera Bread - http://bkite.com/03Ao7 firing up the computer...looking for flip video deal, sipping some fresh brewed coffee...checking email, lining …

  • All the coffee in Columbia won't make me... by: Stephan Iscoe

    "All the coffee in Columbia won't make me a morning person"....enjoy!

  • Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are... by: Stephan Iscoe

    'Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are better rich' Contribute ur coffee comments @bigcitycoffee

  • Saddened by death of neighbor, Ron Ashton, of The Stooges... by: Stephan Iscoe

    saddened by death of neighbor, Stooges Ron Ashton, Rolling Stone News @ http://TwitPWR.com/1vT/

  • Well, after that crack about the coffee...new pics! @ http://TheBuzzTimes.com by: Stephan Iscoe

    Well, after that crack about the coffee, Karen walked over and offered me my own pot (of coffee)...hey, i... - Photo: http://bkite.com/03vVO

  • Spinach Salad at Cub's AC - fr... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Spinach salad at Cub's AC - fresh! Yummy...coffee, not so; this is a beer joint! - Photo: http://bkite.com/03vUZ

  • I'm at Cubs' AC - Ann Arbor by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Cubs' AC - http://bkite.com/03vSk

  • Behind every successful woman ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee...Enjoy!

  • Hey, Bill S.- In 1900, coffee ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Hey, Bill S.- In 1900, coffee was often delivered door-to-door in the United States, by horse-pulled wagons...

  • I'm at Barnes & Noble Booksell... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Barnes & Noble Booksellers (3235 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI) - http://bkite.com/03ukY

  • @DanaTwichell definitely better... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @DanaTwichell definitely better :) Do you home roast, too?

  • Caffeine drinks begin to reach ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Caffeine taken in beverage form begins to reach all tissues of the body within five minutes. Peak blood levels are reached in about 30 minutes. Half of a given …

  • @CoffeeTalkee Hey! Thanks so m... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @CoffeeTalkee Hey! Thanks so much for the add to the Coffee Mavens! Quick, My Horse, My Crown!

  • flickr...not so up rite now? by: Stephan Iscoe

    flickr...not so up rite now?

  • Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin! ...Enjoy your Week!

  • @CoffeeCulinaria tnx! any othe... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @CoffeeCulinaria tnx! any other recipes? used to be 30 yrs ago coffee found in all sorts of cooking not just drinks and baking...have fun!

  • Recipe: Coffee Meatloaf Sauce by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee Meatloaf Sauce: Add a tablespoon of finely ground coffee to a blend of the following ingredients: a quarter cup of water, a half a cup of ketchup, a qua…

  • Getting hungry ~ I have to whi... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Getting hungry ~ I have to whip up a meal that is not exclusively caffeinated or sugary; will post pics @ http://thebuzztimes.com Enjoy!

  • Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend by: Stephan Iscoe

    Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend...

  • Conscience keeps more people awake... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Conscience keeps more people awake than coffee...

  • You haven't had enough coffee ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    You haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running.

  • Petroleum and coffee had no va... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Petroleum and coffee had no value a few centuries ago...

  • I don't have a problem with ca... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I don't have a problem with caffeine - I have a problem without caffeine!

  • An afternoon without coffee is... by: Stephan Iscoe

    An afternoon without coffee is like sleep...

  • I'm at Whole Foods Market (313... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Whole Foods Market (3135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI) - http://bkite.com/03psZ

  • Foraging at the salad bar at W... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Foraging at the salad bar at Whole Foods!

  • @JiMpiSh tnx! varies by bean, ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @JiMpiSh tnx! varies by bean, I compare to a few beans from last good roast, but I've seen various color tiles to describe types of roasts

  • Help - BrightKite? Using it? W... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Help - BrightKite? Using it? What's the benefit? Thanks!

  • I'm at Panera Bread (3205 Wash... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panera Bread (3205 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI) - http://bkite.com/03pha

  • Home Coffee Roasters: Do you r... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Home Coffee Roasters: Do you roast to a color sample?

  • I'm at Panamá - http://bkite.... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panamá - http://bkite.com/03oKq

  • back home :) chatting with Bil... by: Stephan Iscoe

    back home :) chatting with Bill the Cookie Monster re: Big City Coffee street team events coming to your hometown this year, yea!

  • OK - off to take my place in t... by: Stephan Iscoe

    OK - off to take my place in traffic to VIP Party in Lansing. Don't Worry, Be Scrappy! Happy New Year :)

  • @TradingGoddess lol - the 1st ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @TradingGoddess lol - the 1st time I made popcorn, I thought my dad said put some 'foil' in the bottom of the pan - fire dept got there qwik

  • @creativechick um, yes - a wel... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @creativechick um, yes - a well-documented life as life-documenter; like being famous for being famous :) Have Un-twittered New Year's Eve!

  • #poll Last Poll of 2008: How M... by: Stephan Iscoe

    #poll Last Poll of 2008: How Many Twitter Accounts Do You Have? Answers and results at http://AskPolls.com Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

  • Please! No more party invitati... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Please! No more party invitations (unless in DC for Inaugural...)

  • I'm at Panera Cafe (903 W Eise... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panera Cafe (903 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA) - http://bkite.com/03m5i

  • I'm at Panera Cafe (903 W Eise... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panera Cafe (903 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA) - http://bkite.com/03m5i

  • @workingmomof4 twittertips: no... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @workingmomof4 twittertips: no selling, no pitching, just helping. get involved in other tweeps questions, lives, concerns; share your story

  • Rejoice! The Pope Declares Cof... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Rejoice! The Pope Declares Coffee Acceptable as a Christian Drink - story at http://TwitPWR.com/14n/ Enjoy!

  • @ericworre Welcome! Saw your F... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @ericworre Welcome! Saw your FB status update. Hard to go wrong with 140 characters - it's the characters following you to watch out for ;)

  • Oooo - the Ethiopian coffee sm... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Oooo - the Ethiopian coffee smells great...I brewed it a bit stonger. But ground 2 fine 4 French Press. Tastes Great! Residue in left cup..

  • @mscopeland Great tip! Super c... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @mscopeland Great tip! Super cool tool - thanks for suggesting :)

  • @JustMarci haha...poor thing.... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @JustMarci haha...poor thing. I was raised by wolves...ttyl

  • I'm going to take the hounds f... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm going to take the hounds for a long walk on the moors...stop in at the Hare & Whistle for a pint...see ya' in the morning

  • @TamaeyGottuso I start over ev... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @TamaeyGottuso I start over every day! Hour of yoga usually works, followed by strong coffee ;) So, y'all came back from Chicago...Stephan

  • What!? You call this dinner!? ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    What!? You call this dinner!? Watermellon, peanut butter, wheat crackers, tepid tea? Oh, right - I'm single...at least it's on a plate ;)

  • @jseattle Wait! I thought the ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @jseattle Wait! I thought the ads were free! Something off with the biz model...making it up on volume? Best of Success, Stephan

  • @JackKempers watch out for pot... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @JackKempers watch out for potholes - unless you have a Hummvee, the only vehicle that can survive the mean streets of Detriot

  • @tffratio checking the heat! by: Stephan Iscoe

    @tffratio checking the heat!

  • Marketers,Stuck? Discover how ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Marketers,Stuck? Discover how you can make 2009 your richest year yet. My marketing mentor has a Gift for you @ http://referralto.com/goals

  • @jasonkessler take a look @ la... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @jasonkessler take a look @ la Pavoni La Moka $49 from BuzzMug http://TwitPWR.com/ZQ/ or a Rancilio Rocky for about $330 :) Enjoy!

  • #coffeetips At Home Coffee Roa... by: Stephan Iscoe

    #coffeetips At Home Coffee Roasters: Best tips you'd like to share? Thanks!

  • @AnnaTarkov Yep, it's like the... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @AnnaTarkov Yep, it's like the difference between predator and prey...

  • Wearing my new Reef Sweet Paul... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Wearing my new Reef Sweet Paulies http://TwitPWR.com/YS/ Thanks Santa, & Zappos for free Next Day Upgrade!

  • @ShawnaCoronado Up here we use... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @ShawnaCoronado Up here we use fire-breathing dragons, http://TwitPWR.com/Ym/ :) But you don't want to know what we have to feed them :(

  • #tipstorock2009 "Accentuate th... by: Stephan Iscoe

    #tipstorock2009 "Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative" _ Bing Crosby, http://TwitPWR.com/Yk/

  • @roseannhiggins #tipstorock200... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @roseannhiggins #tipstorock2009 Start Every Day With Coffee!

  • Stuck? 25 Color Palette Genera... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Stuck? 25 Color Palette Generating Resources for Web Designing! @ http://TwitPWR.com/Yi/ and remember to drink more coffee ;)

  • @mcottmeyer Thanks! That was i... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @mcottmeyer Thanks! That was interesting. Here's my much simpler take on Time & Project Management @ http://thebuzztimes.com/4d/ Enjoy!

  • 4D by: Stephan Iscoe

    Stephan's 4 D's of Time and Project Management: 1. Delete 2. Delay 3. Delegate 4. Do If you need help, just let me know ;)

  • @vanessadale S very true...I'l... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @vanessadale S very true...I'll be going back to Panama in Feb...btw, I love your Coffee Edges site :)

  • @MyTweetheart 'Male seeking Fe... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @MyTweetheart 'Male seeking Female'

  • @roastartist Exclusive PanAltu... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @roastartist Exclusive PanAltura Private Estates, comes from smaller Chiriqui farms not far from the Peterson's Diamond Mountain farm

  • @twitter Monetize by charging ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @twitter Monetize by charging premium for clickable links on Profile backgrounds :) Pls send my cut to http://TwitPWR.com/VV/ Thanks!

  • http://tinyurl.com/8ysp8q by: Stephan Iscoe

    http://tinyurl.com/8ysp8q

  • @MyTweetheart si! by: Stephan Iscoe

    @MyTweetheart si!

  • @FatBoyCoffee Thomas, would yo... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @FatBoyCoffee Thomas, would you be interested in roasting premium single estate from Panama? 2nd harvest is very promising this year...

  • @roastartist usually I enjoy t... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @roastartist usually I enjoy the lightest roast that still produces flavor and body - a pecan-colour for current Panama crop is really tasty

  • @roastartist that would be the... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @roastartist that would be the 'I like my coffee burned & sugar carmelized' crowd ;)

  • #tiramisu Today we roast coffe... by: Stephan Iscoe

    #tiramisu Today we roast coffee for our Big City Tiramisu. @ or DM for the recipe! Enjoy :)

  • @roastartist I use the Fresh R... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @roastartist I use the Fresh Roast @ home - perfect roast in 7 minutes! We sell green beans and custom single estate and blended roasts...

  • @roastartist Hi! What home ma... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @roastartist Hi! What home machine do you use? Let me know if you want to try roasting some great Panamanian from 2008 harvests.

  • @rebacollins Hi! Can't underst... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @rebacollins Hi! Can't understand why not more posts in Social Networking forum :) Facebook+Twitter have been valuable resources for me!

  • slurpping up a Big City bowl o... by: Stephan Iscoe

    slurpping up a Big City bowl of spicy garlic sesame noodles :)

  • @kiraslye Big City Thanks! for... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @kiraslye Big City Thanks! for the feedback...it is a bit steamy :)

  • Going shopping (I have the Pow... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Going shopping (I have the Power!) @ World Bazaar, Ann Arbor...

  • @RickCaffeinated what if the K... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @RickCaffeinated what if the Kindle had a built in Twitterer for commentary while reading!? Official Kindle Site: http://TwitPWR.com/R0/

  • @nassorn Good Morning! I follo... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @nassorn Good Morning! I followed your link from Willie Crawford's TIMC http://TwitPWR.com/QR/ Best of Success in the New Year!

  • Interested in TIme Travel? Wea... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Interested in TIme Travel? Wear this Tee: http://TwitPWR.com/Qb/ Enjoy!

  • Plant Lovers: Neat info: How t... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Plant Lovers: Neat info: How to Re-Bloom Your Poinsettia (Yes, you can!) http://TwitPWR.com/Q4/ (and they're NOT poisonous, either!) Enjoy!

  • need your candid opinions, fee... by: Stephan Iscoe

    need your candid opinions, feedback please on revised website - proto design @ http://BigCityCoffee.com/new like/hate/ok/wtf? Thanks all!

  • now on NPR - follow scifri - i... by: Stephan Iscoe

    now on NPR - follow scifri - interesting Coffee biodiversity discussion

  • @druansha 1 remote control vx ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @druansha 1 remote control vx microbus=1 9v + 4 D batteries; 1 remote control race car=6 AA, 1 train=4 AA, etc...I gave the kid a Gumby :)

  • How come nobody gives batterie... by: Stephan Iscoe

    How come nobody gives batteries for Christmas!? (Hint for next year...)

  • I'm at Panera Bread (3205 Wash... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panera Bread (3205 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI) - http://bkite.com/03eBF

  • Severe sugar withdrawal...coff... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Severe sugar withdrawal...coffee good antidote :) Happy Friday!

  • ...off to Nod, perhaps to drea... by: Stephan Iscoe

    ...off to Nod, perhaps to dream. Driving to KY in the morning to play Santa. Good Night, Tweeps. And Happy Holidays! Drink More Coffee :)

  • @marcapitman so far just a toy... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @marcapitman so far just a toy for a day :) this is the month I waste with every social net site/tool I can find :) Twitter+FB+Blog=Success

  • I'm at Ann Arbor - http://bkit... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Ann Arbor - http://bkite.com/03brq

  • heading out to Cub's AC Ann Ar... by: Stephan Iscoe

    heading out to Cub's AC Ann Arbor for evening workout :)

  • More Panama flood pics (why Pa... by: Stephan Iscoe

    More Panama flood pics (why PanAltura coffee will cost more) @ http://TwitPWR.com/Kb/ - relief efforts continue, thanks, Stephan...

  • Panama coffee estate and home ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Panama coffee estate and home pics, including December flood pics @ http://TwitPWR.com/Ka/ Enjoy!

  • wrapping presents - please pas... by: Stephan Iscoe

    wrapping presents - please pass the scotch tape - uh, hold the tape ;)

  • on my way to powerwash the Ann... by: Stephan Iscoe

    on my way to powerwash the Ann Arbor snow from the wheelwells of the MINI, so I can make left turns again :)

  • @SingleMinna http://help.twitt... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @SingleMinna http://help.twitter.com/ ;) need answer to specific question? glad to help...Happy Holidays!

  • I'm at Ann Arbor - http://bkit... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Ann Arbor - http://bkite.com/03aBM

  • @dgoings great seeing you crow... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @dgoings great seeing you crowned Fri - are you on brightkite? just started playing with it - scary accurate gps locator built in - no hide!

  • @lunaly if my critical thinkin... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @lunaly if my critical thinking process was better, I'd trust reason vs belief; belief is a shortcut ;) Happy Holidays!

  • @Dan_The_Man I have another fr... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @Dan_The_Man I have another friend who swears by Grizzly Peak for before noon meetings; A-Brew is funkier...Zola's nice but noisy...HapHols!

  • roasting Panama estate coffee ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    roasting Panama estate coffee beans - full city: the whole neighborhood will smell good for days :)

  • @SmartWoman here's a free reso... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @SmartWoman here's a free resource - see #9 @ http://TwitPWR.com/FL/

  • @lunaly thinking belief accept... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @lunaly thinking belief accepts as true without verification, as in leap of faith, an opinion, untested by scientific method eg Bigfoot ;)

  • Is belief more important than ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Is belief more important than thought? What's the difference between 'I believe I can...' & 'I think I can..'? Faith better than reason?

  • $1million in extra in sales fo... by: Stephan Iscoe

    $1million in extra in sales for Dell thanks to twitter? Coop's story @ cnet http://tinyurl.com/5xz8xx

  • crazy koo koo for watches? che... by: Stephan Iscoe

    crazy koo koo for watches? check out Gizmine watch pages @ http://TwitPWR.com/D0/ Enjoy!

  • @tomforce7 Pick a direction :) by: Stephan Iscoe

    @tomforce7 Pick a direction :)

  • @michelfortin add-ons, upsells... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @michelfortin add-ons, upsells, and extras are fair if relevant to original offer...

  • @stevieknight I'm imagining Ce... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @stevieknight I'm imagining Celestial Tweets :)

  • Sunday Comics: Check; Grocery ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Sunday Comics: Check; Grocery Bags: Check; Scotch Tape: Check; Coffee: Check. Time to wrap presents :)

  • read that coffee is 2nd only t... by: Stephan Iscoe

    read that coffee is 2nd only to Oil in global consumption - true!? Hybrid coffee-powered vehicles on the way...

  • launched coffee blog @ http://... by: Stephan Iscoe

    launched coffee blog @ http://TheBuzzTimes.com

  • remember when FiloFax was the ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    remember when FiloFax was the next big thing....?

  • @Dan_The_Man well the c-shops ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @Dan_The_Man well the c-shops are empty! or try Arbor Brewing :)

  • who else is braving the snow f... by: Stephan Iscoe

    who else is braving the snow for a great cup of coffee in Ann Arbor?

  • Coffee is the worlds most popu... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee is the worlds most popular beverage, over 400 billion cups consumed each year. http://BigCityCoffee.com

• Coffee Beans  (12)
  • Timothy's World Coffee, Kona Blend for Keurig Brewers, Medium, 50-Count K-Cups by: Stephan Iscoe

    Timothy's World Coffee, Kona Blend for Keurig Brewers, Medium, 50-Count K-Cups Mouth-enlivening brew with the flavor of tropical fruits and hints of chocolat…

  • Coffee People Organic, Extra Bold K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee People Organic, Extra Bold K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) Pack of 50 Keurig brewersDark Roast - Extra Bold, Made from 100% Arabica coffeeCert…

  • Diedrich French Roast, Dark K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] by: Stephan Iscoe

    Diedrich French Roast, Dark K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free PackagingPack of 50The darkest of our roasts, its toasty…

  • Timothy's World Coffee, Colombian Decaffeinated for Keurig Brewers, Medium, 50-Count K-Cups by: Stephan Iscoe

    Timothy's World Coffee, Colombian Decaffeinated for Keurig Brewers, Medium, 50-Count K-Cups Intensely fragrant with exotic floral notes and distinctive fruit…

  • 10 Master Roaster Tips For Brewing Perfect Gourmet Coffee At Home by: Stephan Iscoe

    It's fun and easy to brew a perfect cup of coffee at home if you start with fresh roasted, whole gourmet organic beans and follow these 10 simple brewing tips.…

  • Hand Crafted And Artisan Roasted Coffee In Small Batches by: Stephan Iscoe

    Artisan Roasting At Big City Coffee, we hand-select the green coffee beans to order, blending the required varieties or choosing the best single origin gourmet…

  • The South Indian Coffee Recipe by: Becky

    Guest Post Coffee is a universal drink consumed all over the world. There are many whose daily chores always start with a hot cup of coffee. Nowadays, mode…

  • How To Maintain Coffee Consistancy & Roast Quality by: Stephan Iscoe

    Maintaining Coffee Consistancy And Roast Quality A customer recently emailed us that they liked our Big City Coffee blend and wanted to know about our consis…

  • What’s Really In That Bag of Coffee? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Panama is one of the smallest coffee growing regions but its unique coffees have become a necessity to all specialty coffee roasters of the world. A c…

  • Adjust Your Altitude for a Better Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    The altitude at which a coffee is grown plays a major role in determining the quality of the bean. Because there is less oxygen, coffees grown at higher alt…

  • When Coffee Tastes Like Hay... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Last week we had a roasting party at my friends Toby and Laurie's house. The first batch of 2008 Panama estate coffee was brewed in the french press, cups pass…

  • @JiMpiSh tnx! varies by bean, ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @JiMpiSh tnx! varies by bean, I compare to a few beans from last good roast, but I've seen various color tiles to describe types of roasts

• Coffee Books  (8)
  • Coffee People, Donut Shop K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee People, Donut Shop K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free PackagingCoffee K-Cup for Keurig Gourmet Single Cup Brewer…

  • Timothy's World Coffee, Original Donut Blend for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count K-Cups (Pack of 2) by: Stephan Iscoe

    Timothy's World Coffee, Original Donut Blend for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count K-Cups (Pack of 2) Pack of two boxes, each box contains 24 K-Cups (total of 48 K-cu…

  • Timothy's World Coffee, Kona Blend for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count K-Cups (Pack of 2) by: Stephan Iscoe

    Timothy's World Coffee, Kona Blend for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count K-Cups (Pack of 2) Case of two boxes, each containing 24 K-cups (48 total K-cups)Contains spe…

  • Eight O'Clock Coffee, Original Ground, 12-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4) by: Stephan Iscoe

    Eight O'Clock Coffee, Original Ground, 12-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4) Pack of 4, 12-ounce bag (48-ounce bag)100% Arabica beansMedium roast ground coffeeSmooth yet …

  • Starbucks VIATM Ready Brew Colombia Coffee by Starbucks Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Starbucks VIATM Ready Brew Colombia Coffee by Starbucks Coffee The rich and smooth aroma of a real cup of coffeeInstant coffee as good as fresh-brewed100% Co…

  • Coffee People Wake Up Call K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee People Wake Up Call K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free PackagingCoffee K-Cup for Keurig Gourmet Single Cup Brewe…

  • Hawaii Roasters 100% Kona Coffee, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 16-Ounce Bag by: Stephan Iscoe

    Hawaii Roasters 100% Kona Coffee, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 16-Ounce Bag All natural, hand-picked, sun-dried and farm-roasted by our master roasters, as it h…

  • Cafe Altura Organic Coffee, Sumatran Dark Roast, Whole Bean, 32-Ounce Bag by: Stephan Iscoe

    Cafe Altura Organic Coffee, Sumatran Dark Roast, Whole Bean, 32-Ounce Bag Organically and mountain grown, hand pickedVacumm packed with year shelf lifeSmall …

• Coffee Brewing  (15)
  • Does Your Cup Runneth Over With Coffee? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's an oft-asked question, this time from one of our Facebook Fans, author David Mitchell: David Mitchell Stephan ~ By volume, how many ounces are there in …

  • 10 Master Roaster Tips For Brewing Perfect Gourmet Coffee At Home by: Stephan Iscoe

    It's fun and easy to brew a perfect cup of coffee at home if you start with fresh roasted, whole gourmet organic beans and follow these 10 simple brewing tips.…

  • Chicory Puts A Little Mardi Gras In Your Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    If you’ve ever had coffee in New Orleans, you may find there’s an added, unfamiliar but pleasant zip in that cup. It isn’t the water and it isn’t spec…

  • If You Can't Even Boil Water, Brew Coldpress Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    SusieQTPie tries making a espresso latte with just cold water and an AreoPress coffee maker... I was really excited to win this cool coffee maker! Because it…

  • The South Indian Coffee Recipe by: Becky

    Guest Post Coffee is a universal drink consumed all over the world. There are many whose daily chores always start with a hot cup of coffee. Nowadays, mode…

  • Enjoy Better Coffee and Money in Your Pocket by: Stephan Iscoe

    Home Brewed Coffee: Better, Fresher Coffee and Money in Your Pocket If you’re one of the millions of people who can’t start the day without a cup of coff…

  • Treat Yourself to Fresh Gourmet Coffee by: Becky

    The most popular morning beverage (and actually anytime beverage) in the United States is coffee. Most people will drink two or more coffees a day and…

  • Don't Ruin A Great Coffee With A Bad Coffee Maker by: Becky

    Guest Post: Buying Coffee Makers Online For many people buying a coffee maker is an afterthought. They will simply go to the nearest department store o…

  • How To Make Cuban Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee was brought to Cuba in the mid 18th century but it would take 40 years before it became a big part of the economy, by the early 1800's it became a bigger…

  • If You Can Boil Water... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee should be brewed for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes using a ratio of 55 grams of ground coffee per liter of filtered water (195-205°F). It is convenient to use 2 ta…

  • The Health Benefits of Irish Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat... Ingredients : Freshly Brewed Coffee 1 - T…

  • When Coffee Tastes Like Hay... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Last week we had a roasting party at my friends Toby and Laurie's house. The first batch of 2008 Panama estate coffee was brewed in the french press, cups pass…

  • Stephan's Formula for the Perfect French Press Brew by: Stephan Iscoe

    Thanks to Ann Schreiter Jonak for asking on Facebook... 1) Start with great coffee! 2) Fresh roasted and ground a day before brewing. 3) An even grind, n…

  • Mexican Altura + Guatemalan...just blended dark cafe altura ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    just blended a french roast Mexican altura and a medium roast guatemalan - warm and wonderful! try a 3:1 blend, I think you'll enjoy it!

  • Well, after that crack about the coffee...new pics! @ http://TheBuzzTimes.com by: Stephan Iscoe

    Well, after that crack about the coffee, Karen walked over and offered me my own pot (of coffee)...hey, i... - Photo: http://bkite.com/03vVO

• Coffee Business  (11)
  • 30,000 New Places To Get Terrible Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Second Best: We're not (just) in Burger King anymore... Starbucks plans to increase the number of it's second-tier Seattle's Best  locations to about 30,000 b…

  • Don't Pay Any Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain... by: Stephan Iscoe

    David Mitchell interviews Big City Coffee CEO, Stephan Iscoe My interest in the coffee business goes back to the early 1980’s. A friend was a distributor of …

  • Snortable Coffee From the Same Folks That Gave Us LSD by: Stephan Iscoe

    Tim Leary and Richard Alpert's former employer, Harvard University, moves from psychedelics to caffeine. Through a process called particle engineering, Harvard…

  • Hand Crafted And Artisan Roasted Coffee In Small Batches by: Stephan Iscoe

    Artisan Roasting At Big City Coffee, we hand-select the green coffee beans to order, blending the required varieties or choosing the best single origin gourmet…

  • Fair Trade Coffee Business Helps The Community by: Becky

    Green Mountain Coffee Helps The Community And Takes Part In Fair Trade Business Green Mountain Coffee, producer of specialty coffee and manufacturer of coffe…

  • How To Maintain Coffee Consistancy & Roast Quality by: Stephan Iscoe

    Maintaining Coffee Consistancy And Roast Quality A customer recently emailed us that they liked our Big City Coffee blend and wanted to know about our consis…

  • What’s Really In That Bag of Coffee? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Panama is one of the smallest coffee growing regions but its unique coffees have become a necessity to all specialty coffee roasters of the world. A c…

  • Japanese Investors Are Buying Our Panamanian Estate Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    After a tour of several farms in Boquete, Japanese businessmen acquired 600 quintals of coffee. Laestrella.com.pa reports: "The representatives of the Japanese…

  • Several of the world's most distinctive coffees... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Several of the world's most distinctive fine coffees come from the Guatemala highlands... you can learn more about these, and many other, great coffees at The …

  • New Organic Big City Coffee Blends on the Way... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm just now winding down after full day at the new roasting facility & had fun inventing new organic gourmet blends: get more info on availablility - subsc…

  • Petroleum and coffee had no va... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Petroleum and coffee had no value a few centuries ago...

• Coffee Cats  (3)
  • When Coffee Tastes Like Hay... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Last week we had a roasting party at my friends Toby and Laurie's house. The first batch of 2008 Panama estate coffee was brewed in the french press, cups pass…

  • All Kidding Aside...Caffeine is Dangerous to Your Pets by: Stephan Iscoe

    Our animal companions, cats, dogs, reptiles, birdies and other fuzzie wuzzies and crawlies, cannot tolerate caffeine. Caffeine is common in lots of beverages, …

  • Mexican Altura + Guatemalan...just blended dark cafe altura ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    just blended a french roast Mexican altura and a medium roast guatemalan - warm and wonderful! try a 3:1 blend, I think you'll enjoy it!

• Coffee Culture  (17)
  • Caffeine is Better Than Sleep by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's good news for the night shift - The New York Times science editor reports the results of several studies... About 8.6 million Americans work night …

  • Snortable Coffee From the Same Folks That Gave Us LSD by: Stephan Iscoe

    Tim Leary and Richard Alpert's former employer, Harvard University, moves from psychedelics to caffeine. Through a process called particle engineering, Harvard…

  • Hand Crafted And Artisan Roasted Coffee In Small Batches by: Stephan Iscoe

    Artisan Roasting At Big City Coffee, we hand-select the green coffee beans to order, blending the required varieties or choosing the best single origin gourmet…

  • Fatal Attraction: Magnetic Coffee Cup Holder by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's a cool DIY coffee cup holder I found at LifeHacker... A fabulously creative New York City blogger who goes by the name "AP" is all about devising cl…

  • The South Indian Coffee Recipe by: Becky

    Guest Post Coffee is a universal drink consumed all over the world. There are many whose daily chores always start with a hot cup of coffee. Nowadays, mode…

  • Artisan Coffee Is A Life Long Journey In A Cup by: Becky

    Guest Post: Do you love artisan coffee? When growing up my parents only drank some instant microwave coffees and I thought that was all there was to it. Th…

  • Fair Trade Coffee Business Helps The Community by: Becky

    Green Mountain Coffee Helps The Community And Takes Part In Fair Trade Business Green Mountain Coffee, producer of specialty coffee and manufacturer of coffe…

  • Coffee Lovers Survive the Economic Crisis with Home Brew by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's some good news if you're looking for a seat at Starbucks. A recent National Coffee Association poll finds US coffee consumption about the same as last y…

  • Tampa is The Most Caffeinated City in the US by: Stephan Iscoe

    The most caffeinated city in the US is Tampa, Fla., followed by Seattle, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, while the least caffeinated cities are Riverside/San…

  • Japanese Investors Are Buying Our Panamanian Estate Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    After a tour of several farms in Boquete, Japanese businessmen acquired 600 quintals of coffee. Laestrella.com.pa reports: "The representatives of the Japanese…

  • @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers is adding... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers in adding vitamins ;)

  • I'm at Panera Bread - Doin' Stuff... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panera Bread - http://bkite.com/03Ao7 firing up the computer...looking for flip video deal, sipping some fresh brewed coffee...checking email, lining …

  • I'm at Cubs' AC - Ann Arbor by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Cubs' AC - http://bkite.com/03vSk

  • Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin! ...Enjoy your Week!

  • Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend by: Stephan Iscoe

    Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend...

  • Petroleum and coffee had no va... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Petroleum and coffee had no value a few centuries ago...

  • An afternoon without coffee is... by: Stephan Iscoe

    An afternoon without coffee is like sleep...

• coffee cup  (3)
  • Does Your Cup Runneth Over With Coffee? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's an oft-asked question, this time from one of our Facebook Fans, author David Mitchell: David Mitchell Stephan ~ By volume, how many ounces are there in …

  • Snortable Coffee From the Same Folks That Gave Us LSD by: Stephan Iscoe

    Tim Leary and Richard Alpert's former employer, Harvard University, moves from psychedelics to caffeine. Through a process called particle engineering, Harvard…

  • When Coffee Tastes Like Hay... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Last week we had a roasting party at my friends Toby and Laurie's house. The first batch of 2008 Panama estate coffee was brewed in the french press, cups pass…

• Coffee Diet  (1)
  • Secret To Make Belly Fat Disappear Fast - Drink More Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Drinking coffee has an effect on weight loss, but not all kinds of coffee have the same impact, and coffee affects different dieters in different ways. T…

• Coffee Facts  (19)
  • Caffeine is Better Than Sleep by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's good news for the night shift - The New York Times science editor reports the results of several studies... About 8.6 million Americans work night …

  • Hand Crafted And Artisan Roasted Coffee In Small Batches by: Stephan Iscoe

    Artisan Roasting At Big City Coffee, we hand-select the green coffee beans to order, blending the required varieties or choosing the best single origin gourmet…

  • How Much Caffeine Is Enough? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Three 8 oz. cups of coffee (about 250 milligrams of caffeine) per day is considered an average or moderate amount of caffeine. Ten 8 oz. cups of coffee per day…

  • Chicory Puts A Little Mardi Gras In Your Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    If you’ve ever had coffee in New Orleans, you may find there’s an added, unfamiliar but pleasant zip in that cup. It isn’t the water and it isn’t spec…

  • The Magical Ingredient That Makes Coffee a Healthy Choice by: Stephan Iscoe

    Recently there has been a major shift in medical opinion regarding the consumption of coffee. In fact, it might be said that in the old adage 'An apple a day ke…

  • Secret To Make Belly Fat Disappear Fast - Drink More Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Drinking coffee has an effect on weight loss, but not all kinds of coffee have the same impact, and coffee affects different dieters in different ways. T…

  • The South Indian Coffee Recipe by: Becky

    Guest Post Coffee is a universal drink consumed all over the world. There are many whose daily chores always start with a hot cup of coffee. Nowadays, mode…

  • Coffee Prevents Bad Breath by: Stephan Iscoe

    It turns out that it's milk and sugar (and their substitutes) that cause 'coffee breath'... “We expected coffee would cause bad breath, but there is somet…

  • Coffee May Reduce Your Risk for Dementia by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee may have an antioxidant effect in the bloodstream, reducing vascular risk factors for dementia. A team of Swedish and Danish researchers have uncovere…

  • Adjust Your Altitude for a Better Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    The altitude at which a coffee is grown plays a major role in determining the quality of the bean. Because there is less oxygen, coffees grown at higher alt…

  • Beethoven in Love... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Beethoven who was a coffee lover, was so particular about his coffee that he always counted 60 beans each cup when he prepared his brew. Now I'll have to count…

  • Tampa is The Most Caffeinated City in the US by: Stephan Iscoe

    The most caffeinated city in the US is Tampa, Fla., followed by Seattle, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, while the least caffeinated cities are Riverside/San…

  • All Kidding Aside...Caffeine is Dangerous to Your Pets by: Stephan Iscoe

    Our animal companions, cats, dogs, reptiles, birdies and other fuzzie wuzzies and crawlies, cannot tolerate caffeine. Caffeine is common in lots of beverages, …

  • Several of the world's most distinctive coffees... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Several of the world's most distinctive fine coffees come from the Guatemala highlands... you can learn more about these, and many other, great coffees at The …

  • @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers is adding... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers in adding vitamins ;)

  • Sleep is a symptom of caffeine... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Sleep is a symptom of caffeine deprivation...

  • Hey, Bill S.- In 1900, coffee ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Hey, Bill S.- In 1900, coffee was often delivered door-to-door in the United States, by horse-pulled wagons...

  • Caffeine drinks begin to reach ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Caffeine taken in beverage form begins to reach all tissues of the body within five minutes. Peak blood levels are reached in about 30 minutes. Half of a given …

  • Petroleum and coffee had no va... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Petroleum and coffee had no value a few centuries ago...

• Coffee Friends  (1)
  • When Coffee Tastes Like Hay... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Last week we had a roasting party at my friends Toby and Laurie's house. The first batch of 2008 Panama estate coffee was brewed in the french press, cups pass…

• Coffee Growing  (1)
  • Adjust Your Altitude for a Better Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    The altitude at which a coffee is grown plays a major role in determining the quality of the bean. Because there is less oxygen, coffees grown at higher alt…

• Coffee History  (1)
  • Petroleum and coffee had no va... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Petroleum and coffee had no value a few centuries ago...

• Coffee Industry  (4)
  • Don't Pay Any Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain... by: Stephan Iscoe

    David Mitchell interviews Big City Coffee CEO, Stephan Iscoe My interest in the coffee business goes back to the early 1980’s. A friend was a distributor of …

  • Snortable Coffee From the Same Folks That Gave Us LSD by: Stephan Iscoe

    Tim Leary and Richard Alpert's former employer, Harvard University, moves from psychedelics to caffeine. Through a process called particle engineering, Harvard…

  • Japanese Investors Are Buying Our Panamanian Estate Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    After a tour of several farms in Boquete, Japanese businessmen acquired 600 quintals of coffee. Laestrella.com.pa reports: "The representatives of the Japanese…

  • New Organic Big City Coffee Blends on the Way... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm just now winding down after full day at the new roasting facility & had fun inventing new organic gourmet blends: get more info on availablility - subsc…

• Coffee Kitteh  (1)
  • Big Caffienated Welcome to @ronniewilson, @sha... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Welcome to @ronniewilson, @shannonseek

• Coffee Lover  (14)
  • Cafe Pergolesi Espresso Steak Rub Recipe by: Stephan Iscoe

    Cafe Pergolesi Espresso Steak Rub Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground sweet ancho chile or chile powder 1/4 cup Cafe Pergolesi ground espresso 4 Tables…

  • Win A Free AeroPress Coffee Maker (a $30 Value!) from Big City Coffee  by: Stephan Iscoe

    Facebook Fans Can Win A Free AeroPress Coffee Maker (a $30 Value!) from Big City Coffee - Contest Entry at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-City-Coffee/5247…

  • Artisan Coffee Is A Life Long Journey In A Cup by: Becky

    Guest Post: Do you love artisan coffee? When growing up my parents only drank some instant microwave coffees and I thought that was all there was to it. Th…

  • What To Get A Coffee Junkie by: Stephan Iscoe

    Consider Coffee Clubs As A Welcome Gift For A Coffee Junkie If you need a gift for a coffee lover, why not consider a subscription to one of the many "coffee…

  • Eeek! A Yummy Coffee Marshmallow Mousse... by: Stephan Iscoe

    This Coffee Marshmallow Mousse recipe is great anytime you need a tasty dessert real quick! Ingredients: 48 lg. marshmallows 1 1/4 c. extra strong Big Cit…

  • Happy Birthday, Ava! We Can Haz Cake! by: Stephan Iscoe

    Happy Birthday, Ava! We baked you a cake :) Enjoy!

  • The Goddess Loves You! Just don't... by: Stephan Iscoe

    The Goddess Loves You! Just don't push it till she's had her coffee! Enjoy the coffee & kitteh

  • I'm just going to have to give up coffee, that's all there is to it... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm just going to have to give up coffee, that's all there is to it. ~ Captain Janeway, USS Voyager

  • I'm at Panera Bread - Doin' Stuff... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Panera Bread - http://bkite.com/03Ao7 firing up the computer...looking for flip video deal, sipping some fresh brewed coffee...checking email, lining …

  • All the coffee in Columbia won't make me... by: Stephan Iscoe

    "All the coffee in Columbia won't make me a morning person"....enjoy!

  • Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are... by: Stephan Iscoe

    'Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are better rich' Contribute ur coffee comments @bigcitycoffee

  • You haven't had enough coffee ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    You haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running.

  • I don't have a problem with ca... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I don't have a problem with caffeine - I have a problem without caffeine!

  • An afternoon without coffee is... by: Stephan Iscoe

    An afternoon without coffee is like sleep...

• Coffee Quotes  (10)
  • The Health Benefits of Irish Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat... Ingredients : Freshly Brewed Coffee 1 - T…

  • The Goddess Loves You! Just don't... by: Stephan Iscoe

    The Goddess Loves You! Just don't push it till she's had her coffee! Enjoy the coffee & kitteh

  • You know you've been playing too much Nethack... by: Stephan Iscoe

    You know you've been playing too much Nethack when you refer to coffee as a potion of sleep resistance. ~ Sweeney Todd Lundgren

  • I'm just going to have to give up coffee, that's all there is to it... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm just going to have to give up coffee, that's all there is to it. ~ Captain Janeway, USS Voyager

  • All the coffee in Columbia won't make me... by: Stephan Iscoe

    "All the coffee in Columbia won't make me a morning person"....enjoy!

  • Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are... by: Stephan Iscoe

    'Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are better rich' Contribute ur coffee comments @bigcitycoffee

  • Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend by: Stephan Iscoe

    Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend...

  • You haven't had enough coffee ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    You haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running.

  • I don't have a problem with ca... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I don't have a problem with caffeine - I have a problem without caffeine!

  • An afternoon without coffee is... by: Stephan Iscoe

    An afternoon without coffee is like sleep...

• Coffee Recipe  (11)
  • Cafe Pergolesi Espresso Steak Rub Recipe by: Stephan Iscoe

    Cafe Pergolesi Espresso Steak Rub Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground sweet ancho chile or chile powder 1/4 cup Cafe Pergolesi ground espresso 4 Tables…

  • Chicory Puts A Little Mardi Gras In Your Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    If you’ve ever had coffee in New Orleans, you may find there’s an added, unfamiliar but pleasant zip in that cup. It isn’t the water and it isn’t spec…

  • How to Make Homemade Organic Coffee Ice Cream by: Stephan Iscoe

    Delicious Homemade Coffee Ice Cream Ingredients: 1.5 cups whole milk .75 cups sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation: In a medium saucepan, mix the p…

  • Do They Serve Beignets in Heaven? A Devine Beignet Recipe by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm from New Orleans and I'm not going unless they serve beignets and cafe au lait in Heaven...here's the beignet recipe I use while down here in the waiting ro…

  • Easy To Make Caribbean Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Ingredients: 1 cup brewed espresso 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. dark rum 2 tbsp. Grand Marnier or orange liqueur of choice 1 cup heavy cream Curled orang…

  • Big Easy Coffee Float by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's a great pick-me-up for a hot, humid day...not for the faint of heart! Pour about 3 oz of whole milk into a tall, chilled glass Add one or t…

  • Cafe' Mejicano by: Stephan Iscoe

    INGREDIENTS: 3 cups water 4 cinnamon sticks, broken in half lengthwise 3 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar 3 tbsp. ground espresso or Mexican coffee Cinnamon…

  • The Health Benefits of Irish Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat... Ingredients : Freshly Brewed Coffee 1 - T…

  • Stephan's Formula for the Perfect French Press Brew by: Stephan Iscoe

    Thanks to Ann Schreiter Jonak for asking on Facebook... 1) Start with great coffee! 2) Fresh roasted and ground a day before brewing. 3) An even grind, n…

  • Easy Big City Espresso Tiramisu Recipe by: Stephan Iscoe

    As promised, here's our favorite, even-I-can-do-it, Tiramisu recipe... the cinnamon is optional - I like it, but some folks say it confuses their tongue; I t…

  • Eeek! A Yummy Coffee Marshmallow Mousse... by: Stephan Iscoe

    This Coffee Marshmallow Mousse recipe is great anytime you need a tasty dessert real quick! Ingredients: 48 lg. marshmallows 1 1/4 c. extra strong Big Cit…

• Coffee Roasting  (8)
  • Hand Crafted And Artisan Roasted Coffee In Small Batches by: Stephan Iscoe

    Artisan Roasting At Big City Coffee, we hand-select the green coffee beans to order, blending the required varieties or choosing the best single origin gourmet…

  • The Magical Ingredient That Makes Coffee a Healthy Choice by: Stephan Iscoe

    Recently there has been a major shift in medical opinion regarding the consumption of coffee. In fact, it might be said that in the old adage 'An apple a day ke…

  • How To Maintain Coffee Consistancy & Roast Quality by: Stephan Iscoe

    Maintaining Coffee Consistancy And Roast Quality A customer recently emailed us that they liked our Big City Coffee blend and wanted to know about our consis…

  • What To Get A Coffee Junkie by: Stephan Iscoe

    Consider Coffee Clubs As A Welcome Gift For A Coffee Junkie If you need a gift for a coffee lover, why not consider a subscription to one of the many "coffee…

  • 5 Secrets to Perfect Home Coffee Roasting by: Stephan Iscoe

    If you truly want to have the best cup of coffee of your life, you need to have freshly roasted coffee beans that are ground right before you brew them. Althou…

  • When Coffee Tastes Like Hay... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Last week we had a roasting party at my friends Toby and Laurie's house. The first batch of 2008 Panama estate coffee was brewed in the french press, cups pass…

  • New Organic Big City Coffee Blends on the Way... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm just now winding down after full day at the new roasting facility & had fun inventing new organic gourmet blends: get more info on availablility - subsc…

  • How Coffee Is Roasted - Video by: Stephan Iscoe

    How Coffee Is Roasted

• Coffee Trivia  (3)
  • Beethoven in Love... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Beethoven who was a coffee lover, was so particular about his coffee that he always counted 60 beans each cup when he prepared his brew. Now I'll have to count…

  • Tampa is The Most Caffeinated City in the US by: Stephan Iscoe

    The most caffeinated city in the US is Tampa, Fla., followed by Seattle, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, while the least caffeinated cities are Riverside/San…

  • I'm just going to have to give up coffee, that's all there is to it... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm just going to have to give up coffee, that's all there is to it. ~ Captain Janeway, USS Voyager

• Coffee Tweet  (3)
  • @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers is adding... by: Stephan Iscoe

    @whitneypannell glad to see Snickers in adding vitamins ;)

  • I'm at Whole Foods Market (313... by: Stephan Iscoe

    I'm at Whole Foods Market (3135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI) - http://bkite.com/03psZ

  • Foraging at the salad bar at W... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Foraging at the salad bar at Whole Foods!

• Health  (9)
  • Caffeine is Better Than Sleep by: Stephan Iscoe

    Here's good news for the night shift - The New York Times science editor reports the results of several studies... About 8.6 million Americans work night …

  • How Much Caffeine Is Enough? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Three 8 oz. cups of coffee (about 250 milligrams of caffeine) per day is considered an average or moderate amount of caffeine. Ten 8 oz. cups of coffee per day…

  • Chicory Puts A Little Mardi Gras In Your Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    If you’ve ever had coffee in New Orleans, you may find there’s an added, unfamiliar but pleasant zip in that cup. It isn’t the water and it isn’t spec…

  • The Magical Ingredient That Makes Coffee a Healthy Choice by: Stephan Iscoe

    Recently there has been a major shift in medical opinion regarding the consumption of coffee. In fact, it might be said that in the old adage 'An apple a day ke…

  • Secret To Make Belly Fat Disappear Fast - Drink More Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    Drinking coffee has an effect on weight loss, but not all kinds of coffee have the same impact, and coffee affects different dieters in different ways. T…

  • Never Mix, Never Worry - Coffee Won't Sober You Up by: Stephan Iscoe

    Maybe this only applies to rodents... A study by Temple University, Philadelphia, reports that coffee can cloud your judgement when you've drunk alcohol Sla…

  • Coffee Prevents Bad Breath by: Stephan Iscoe

    It turns out that it's milk and sugar (and their substitutes) that cause 'coffee breath'... “We expected coffee would cause bad breath, but there is somet…

  • Coffee May Reduce Your Risk for Dementia by: Stephan Iscoe

    Coffee may have an antioxidant effect in the bloodstream, reducing vascular risk factors for dementia. A team of Swedish and Danish researchers have uncovere…

  • Seven Cups of Coffee a Day May Lead to Hallucinations by: Stephan Iscoe

    According to research in the UK, consuming the caffeine in seven cups of instant coffee a day may leave you more likely to see, hear and smell things that arenâ…

• lolcat  (1)
  • Big Caffienated Welcome to @ronniewilson, @sha... by: Stephan Iscoe

    Welcome to @ronniewilson, @shannonseek

• lolcoffee  (2)
  • All Kidding Aside...Caffeine is Dangerous to Your Pets by: Stephan Iscoe

    Our animal companions, cats, dogs, reptiles, birdies and other fuzzie wuzzies and crawlies, cannot tolerate caffeine. Caffeine is common in lots of beverages, …

  • Mexican Altura + Guatemalan...just blended dark cafe altura ... by: Stephan Iscoe

    just blended a french roast Mexican altura and a medium roast guatemalan - warm and wonderful! try a 3:1 blend, I think you'll enjoy it!

• Panama Coffee  (3)
  • What’s Really In That Bag of Coffee? by: Stephan Iscoe

    Panama is one of the smallest coffee growing regions but its unique coffees have become a necessity to all specialty coffee roasters of the world. A c…

  • Adjust Your Altitude for a Better Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    The altitude at which a coffee is grown plays a major role in determining the quality of the bean. Because there is less oxygen, coffees grown at higher alt…

  • Japanese Investors Are Buying Our Panamanian Estate Coffee by: Stephan Iscoe

    After a tour of several farms in Boquete, Japanese businessmen acquired 600 quintals of coffee. Laestrella.com.pa reports: "The representatives of the Japanese…

• Uncategorized  (1)
  • Saddened by death of neighbor, Ron Ashton, of The Stooges... by: Stephan Iscoe

    saddened by death of neighbor, Stooges Ron Ashton, Rolling Stone News @ http://TwitPWR.com/1vT/

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