A few years ago, after discussing good coffee with “Angus” at the local Coffee Shop, he described Lindsey & I, as “coffee snobs”, and this was the reason he open a local Coffee Shop, to roast, and produce coffee for local “coffee snobs” on a daily basis, Angus also declared himself as a “coffee snob”, and opened to shop because there was no other coffee shop locally, which did the same. Sadly Angus sold on the business, because his return on investment was too low. Today my order of coffee beans has arrived from Hasbean.co.uk. A large and well packed box of coffee beans, delivered by FedEx. I’ve ordered Has Bean Exclusive: Guachipelin Natural, this is what is in the box of coffee And Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Gedeb Washed Kurume I’ll get the grinder ready, and warm up the Chemex! Tags: Coffee, Ethiopia, has bean Posted in All, coffee | I like strong black coffee, and at University I was too lazy to boil the kettle, and I just used to add cold water to coffee granules, (that was 26 years ago!)

I do not prepare coffee that way anymore, and no longer use coffee granules either! I also prefer warm coffee, or cold coffee, not piping hot. For a while I used to drink quadruple espresso, I also prefer a small amount of good tasting coffee, rather than a large cup of coffee. Here’s one I made earlier I’ve got the following coffee makers, which I’ve tried Braun filter coffee maker French press cafetiere e.g. Bodum. Stovetop espresso maker (my Dad would often comment, he didn’t want any of that sludge you boil-up on the stove!). Aerobie Aeropress (purchased in Panama, which was cheaper than purchasing it in the UK!). These all have their advantages and disadvantages, e.g. they are quick and convenient, and I cannot praise the Aerobie Aeropress, enough - for mobile, espresso coffee when you away from home! But the drawback I’ve found with them ALL, is the coffee taste, and some bitterness which can be tasted in the resulting coffee. Let me introduce you to the CHEMEX coffee maker, invented in 1949 by a Chemist, and using a conical flash and filter papers, the modern CHEMEX coffer maker is made from non-porous, borosilicate glass and fastened with a wood collar and tie.

It uses a special scientifically designed filter paper, the results are fantastic, Clear, pure, flavourful and without bitterness or sediment every time, you can make your coffee as strong as you like without bitterness. jugar sushi chef youdaHowever, this is not a quick method of making a perfect cup of coffee, and has almost a ritual, a bit like perfect tea making or the “Japanese Tea ritual.” - if you one are a coffee drinker - that just pours water over coffee granules out of a kettle, and you like your coffee that way, I don’t think a CHEMEX is for you!sushi delivery ottawa downtown The CHEMEX uses the pour over, slow drip method to deliver a flavourful and without bitterness cup of coffee.sushi online belem

the box the CHEMEX arrives in! CHEMEX filters, specific for the 3 cup CHEMEX The 3 cup CHEMEX (it creates approx 450 ml of coffee) here’s a short video, 45 seconds our of 4 minutes of the complete processjiro dreams of sushi opening quote some instructions, with photos of how I do it with a CHEMEX. Tags: bodum, chemex, Coffee, espresso, filter coffee Posted in All, Cooking, coffee, gadgets |Disney takes consumers to the ball with shoe designer tie-up Disney is looking to replicate the merchandising success of its major princess-led animated flick Frozen as it partners with nine global luxury shoe designers to create a collection of Cinderella’s iconic glass slippers in an effort to build buzz leading up to the March release of the live-action film. Jimmy Choo, Alexandre Birman, Salvatore Ferragamo and Stuart Weitzman are among the designers working with Disney to create a collection of shoes modeled after Cinderella’s glass slipper, based on their own interpretations of the shoe and story.

The line will be revealed for the first time on 13 February at the Cinderella Exhibit at the Berlin Film Festival. Swarovski, which provided the glass slipper for the film, will also provide the crystals for the shoes, which will be available at selected global retailers such as Harrods and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as in some of the designer brand’s own stores. The collection is an effort to promote the live-action version of Cinderella starring Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden and Helena Bonham Carter, which will hit UK theatres on 27 March. The brand is likely also hoping to tap into the commercial success of its princess category through the collection, having recently credited animated princess film Frozen for sales growth. Despite being released in November 2013, Frozen helped Disney report total sales of £88bn for its first financial quarter ending 27 December 2014, and to date, total merchandise sales in the UK for the film have reached an impressive £35m.

“Cinderella’s glass slipper has become a magical symbol of transformation,” said David Lee, footwear director of Disney EMEA. “Each pair of shoes in this exciting global collection captures Cinderella’s elegance and grace through the lens of celebrated designers, making this shoe collection truly fit for a princess.” Sandra Choi, creative director of Jimmy Choo, added that the story has ignited a love affair and fascination with shoes. “I think every girl desires a Cinderella moment in her life,” she says. “The power [shoes] have to transform is instilled from a young age and the fantasy remains alive forever.” Instagram credits competitors for Stories feature as it introduces ads Instagram is testing advertising with brands including Asos, L’Oréal and Louis Vuitton in its first attempt to monetise the increasingly popular feature. New online ad laws ‘put future of the web in danger’ The new rules will mean online advertisers face stricter rules but the proposed laws are less severe than feared.