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What Is Red Eye Coffee/Why Is It So Strong And How To Make It
Red-eye coffee and its variations all have a lot of caffeine, and you need to know who should and shouldn’t drink them. Learn how to make and order them
Why Caffeine Doesn’t Affect You And What You Can Do About It
Have you asked why caffeine doesn’t affect me? These are the reasons you don’t benefit from coffee and the changes you need to make to enjoy a higher energy
Fermented Coffee/The Benefits And Flavor Profile Of This Unique Process.
Naturally or artificially fermented coffee brings out the best flavors, texture, aromas, and body when done correctly. This article will tell you what to…
The 3 Best Tea That Tastes Like Coffee
Tea that tastes like coffee is great if you want less caffeine, more antioxidants without giving up the flavor of the coffee. Which one you use depends on what flavors you prefer and how much caffeine you want.
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Meet Jamie
Lead Author / Certified Coffee Addict
Jamie’s long, tumultuous love affair with coffee started before he could even pronounce the word.
When his mom refused to add a shot of espresso to his sippy cup – or even froth the milk – Jamie vowed that one day…
Okay, okay – none of that is actually true. Jamie just loves coffee. Good coffee. He knows a thing or two about how to brew it, and he’s working on certification that’ll make his “Coffee Geek” status official.
This site is Jamie’s attempt to share what he’s learned with other coffee lovers (and possibly recoup/justify some of the $ he spends on coffee gear).
I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.
— Howard Schultz