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Coffee travels: an explanation

Paul Muller — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Traveling around and trying new coffee spots is always fun. Sometimes we visit places in or back yard other times we visit coffee shops as we journey around. I like trying the same thing in every place to see how they measure up to each other. Of late I have been getting a cold brew, […]

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Mokapod: a New Coffee Machine

Paul Muller — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:32:22 +0000

There are plenty of ways to make coffee, from the simple cowboy coffee to expensive super automatic espresso machines. We have Aeropress, ibriki, mokapot, French press, pour over, drip, espresso and so many more. But you know what the old saying says… “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your […]

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The Coffee Flavor Wheel: A Guide to Tasting Notes

Paul Muller — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:30:00 +0000

The coffee flavor wheel is a visual representation of the various taste profiles that coffee can exhibit. It helps to organize and understand the complex nuances of coffee flavors. While there are many variations of the coffee flavor wheel, they generally include a central core of neutral flavors and then radiate outwards to more specific […]

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Coffee travels : Bristol PA, Calm Waters Coffee Roasters

Paul Muller — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:30:56 +0000

Tucked away on Mill St in Bristol PA is Calm Waters coffee roaster. A lovely little cafe that serves their own roasted coffee. The roaster is off site but near by. I stopped in with my family to sample some of their faire. The shop was nice and clean, the staff was friendly and the […]

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Coffee concrete?

Paul Muller — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:00:14 +0000

Every year we as coffee drinkers help produce 22 billion pounds of used coffee grounds. Most of that waste ends up in landfills releasing methane and other greenhouse gasses. I personally add the used ground to my garden and indoor plants but that only takes care of so much. The rest goes in the trash. […]

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Coffee flavored Doritos

Paul Muller — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:37:18 +0000

Flavors from around the world can seem odd. Flavors of various products here may seem odd to other countries but we can all get behind an interesting flavor debuting somewhere. Enter coffee flavored Doritos. I’ve had coffee encrusted steak and hamburgers but a chip? Sadly it’s only available in Australia. But maybe a bag could […]

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Coffee review : Peet’s Coffee Big Bang

Paul Muller — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:16:51 +0000

Running through the options available in the grocery store lately. I only buy whole bean coffee so I’m always looking for good value. This week we have Peet’s Coffee, big bang medium roast. It was on sale for 6.99, which is a deal but unfortunately it was even smaller than the new normal off 12 […]

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Coffee problems

Paul Muller — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:57:34 +0000

Coffee is a wonderful drink but not all methods of making coffee are equal. One of my least favorite methods of brewing coffee is sadly the most convenient to make. The Keurig. So polar but so many problems. I brew coffee with a Keurig machine in work because it’s easy and available. I used to […]

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Coffee travels: Jenkintown Pa: White Horse Coffee & Creamery

Paul Muller — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:10:53 +0000

Driving around with my wife, I love when we spot a cafe and have a moment to stop. We drove by the White Horse Coffee and Creamery in Jenkintown Pa recently. It was earlier in the morning so we didn’t sample any of the ice cream but it’s nice to know the option is there. […]

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Rising Cock coffee review

Paul Muller — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:53 +0000

I was recently gifted a bag of the funnily name Rising Cock coffee. The flavor that I had was the Caffeine Climax. The coffee is advertised as highly caffeinated. But how does it taste? Inspecting the bag I don’t know how it’s higher caffeine, is it robusta? Is it just a varietal that has a […]

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Hrysek Farms coffee review

Paul Muller — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:00:20 +0000

I’m always on the lookout for new coffee roasters to try. I was at the Christkindlemarkt in Bethlehem Pa recently and one of the vendors was Hrysek Farms. The coffee being ground smelled fantastic so I just had to try it. I bought the Papa New Guinea coffee, it is a medium roast and with […]

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Coffee travels: Bethlehem PA Travelin Tom’s Coffee truck

Paul Muller — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:04 +0000

I love traveling with my family and being the coffee lover I am they know what to expect when we see a coffee shop. We are stopping and sampling. I recently visited the Christkindlemarkt in Bethlehem pa at the Steel Stacks. Wonderful location and a great event. But there was a coffee truck on the […]

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Red cup day 2023

Paul Muller — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:48:41 +0000

Every year Starbucks debuts their resistable red cups for the holiday season and gives them away free with a holiday beverage purchase. I don’t drink a lot of overly sweetened coffee concoctions but I like free stuff. This year my wife got a pumpkin spice latte and I got an oatmeal chestnut praline latte. Gotta […]

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Staresso Portable Espresso Machine Review

Paul Muller — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 23:49:31 +0000

There are a ton of espresso machines on the market at all different price points. I have reviewed some of them. But I have yet to write a review of a good portable espresso machine. In my opinion for it to work it has to be consistent, easy to use, and safe. Making espresso means […]

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Coffee travels: OBX Outer Bean Cafe

Paul Muller — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:33:32 +0000

Traveling in the outer banks had lots of fun coffee places to try. The Outer Bean was a great stop on our trip. This cafe is right on route 12, the main thoroughfare. We didn’t go into the cafe but rather used the walk up window. The coffee was a good medium roast on the […]

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Coffee travels: OBX. Treehouse cafe and coffee

Paul Muller — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:22:30 +0000

Getting coffee on vacation is always an adventure and frankly trying out new and exciting coffee houses is my favorite part of any trip. I like to try both and espresso and a cold brew. My wife who recently within the past few years just started drinking coffee joins me. Today’s stop was Treehouse cafe […]

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How coffee affects your brain

Paul Muller — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:08:00 +0000

For millions of people around the world, coffee is the fuel that kickstarts their day. The aromatic brew has become a daily ritual for many, providing a much-needed boost of energy and mental alertness. But have you ever wondered how coffee affects your brain? Let’s delve into the science behind this beloved beverage and explore […]

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The Science Behind Caffeine: How Coffee Powers Your Geeky Brain

Paul Muller — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Coffee is the lifeblood of many geeks, powering their minds and fueling their passions. But have you ever wondered how that cup of joe works its magic on your brain? The answer lies in the science behind caffeine. Join us as we explore the fascinating effects of caffeine on your geeky brain and discover how […]

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Times are a changing

Paul Muller — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:04:00 +0000

The entire internet is built off of interoperability. You post in one place content gets shared elsewhere. I post this article to my blog and it shares on Facebook, Twitter, and several other networks. Or at least it used to. Twitter dropped integration with Instagram a while ago. but there was a workaround. You could […]

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Migraines in a modern world

Paul Muller — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:00:31 +0000

I’ve gotten migraines most of my life. They really suck. But I don’t get the stereotypical auras. My migraines just come on suddenly on the left hand side of my head. They can last for hours or days. Of late I’ve gotten them under control with medication. But that’s not what this post is talking […]

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The rituals of coffee

Paul Muller — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:21:48 +0000

Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up; it’s a ritual. For many people, the act of making and drinking coffee is an important part of their daily routine. From grinding the beans to sipping the final product, every step of the process is imbued with meaning and significance. The rituals themselves are as different […]

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A proper cup of (French Press) Coffee

Paul Muller — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000

One of my absolute favorite ways to brew coffee is using a French Press. a cylinder with a mesh screen plunger lid attachment. It’s a simple procedure. But how exactly do you do it? Step 0… Get a good french press. I prefer a glass carafe since plastic tends to scratch and wear out over […]

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What is Single Origin Coffee?

Paul Muller — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:32:48 +0000

A lot of terms are thrown out in the coffee world. But this has to be one of the simplest. When asking what is single-origin coffee the answer is in the name. At a very basic level, it means the coffee all comes from one place. But that can mean a couple of different things. […]

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CaffiNation Reviews: Death Wish Coffee

Paul Muller — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0000

I get a lot of coffee as presents. It’s part and parcel of who I am. Run a coffee website? People know what to get you when the time comes. OK I get a lot of coffee and beer, but this isn’t about beer, this is about coffee. Death Wish Coffee boasts that it is […]

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Coffee Up

Paul Muller — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:30:00 +0000

I drink a lot of coffee. Sometimes made via French Press, sometimes brewed through a fun espresso machine. Other times ordered out of a big box coffee store. But the one thing coffee hasn’t been able to do for me lately is give me more energy to write about coffee. I can only drink so […]

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Stok extra bold review

Paul Muller — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:46:44 +0000

Cold breed coffee is big business right now. There are different flavors, roast levels and additives like milk. Since I’m lactose intolerant I won’t be going over the creamy beverages. Stok cold brew makes a wide variety of different cold coffee beverages. Today I’m taking a look at the extra bold flavor. Still black coffee, […]

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Stircle a new sustainable way to stir your beverages

Paul Muller — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Drinking and preparing coffee isn’t always the most sustainable pastime. From K-cups to single-use cups for take-out beverages, there is a lot of waste in the coffee world. One designer Scott Amron came up with a brilliant way of reducing some of the clutter associated with coffee on the go, The stir stick. Whether you […]

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Stok cold brew coffee

Paul Muller — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 23:20:31 +0000

The world is full of cold brewed coffee anymore. So I’m taking a little time to put some of them through their paces. Up first is Stok Cold Brew. I tried the unsweet variety. I’m a big fan of black coffee and coffee that has a decent natural sweetness to it is always a plus. […]

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Breville Smart Grinder: Revisited

Paul Muller — Tue, 25 May 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Over ten years ago I received a grinder from the fine folks at Breville to review. The Breville Smart Grider. And everything was good. I reviewed the unit at the time and found it a very nice machine. My main takeaways from the review at the time were the ease of use and the myriad […]

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A French Press Kinda Day

Paul Muller — Fri, 21 May 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Most days recently are French Press days. It just matters what happens to the coffee after the brewing. Do I consume it hot and black? Or poured over ice and slightly diluted. Step one is to grind the coffee, hopefully in your own burr grinder, grind the coffee coarse. Finer ground coffee is for espresso […]

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That time of the year again

Paul Muller — Wed, 19 May 2021 23:32:49 +0000

Iced coffee time is here again. The weather is getting nice, the temperatures are rising. So what is your favorite way to make iced coffee? Pouring it over ice or cold brew all the way? My cold brew system broke a couple years ago so I’m doing french press poured over ice. French press nice […]

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Vacuum Brewing on the go with the Pipamoka

Paul Muller — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Brewing coffee on the go has never been easier than it is today. And with the wide variety of methods available out there, it takes a special something to come out to make me want to buy in. Enter the Pipamoka. From the creative minds at Wacaco, the Pipamoka is a new way to brew […]

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Broke Down Palace

Paul Muller — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:22:19 +0000

Our show is hosted by Interserver. I was not paid for this article, but I do get a commission if other people sign up through my affiliate link. My website was going down fairly frequently these past few weeks. So frequently in fact that Gmail started flagging the email warnings as spam. I was getting the […]

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CaffiNation 559: Be Kind

Paul Muller — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:39:17 +0000

The title for tonight’s show was inspired by my latest sketch of the day. Basically calling out for being kind to both one’s self and to others as a primary function. The show is here to spread a little joy a long way. I hope you enjoy what we have to offer you! On tonight’s […]

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CaffiNation 558: Tangled up

Paul Muller — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:46:54 +0000

I chose ‘Tangled Up’ for the title of tonight’s episode because our schedules have been just that. It doesn’t mean the show has to stop though! The way our schedule has been going I would count on a new episode every other week for right now. We will work back up to full steam once […]

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CaffiNation 557: Holidays Wrapped

Paul Muller — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 02:02:48 +0000

Tonight’s show is the first after our impromptu holiday break, with lots of things happening in and around the CaffiNation Lair we didn’t have room to run a proper show so we were forced to enjoy the time off instead. Hope everyone out there had a happy and healthy holiday season. Now it’s time to […]

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CaffiNation 556: Holiday Eats

Paul Muller — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:19:33 +0000

Tonight’s show is all about holiday food and coffee. Right before the madness of the holiday season truly takes over why not allow the back end of the show to take the forward section for once? The back half of the show is devoted to one of my favorite subjects currently. Notebooks, sketching and collecting. […]

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CaffiNation 555: Holidaze

Paul Muller — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:05:14 +0000

Tonight’s show is about a day late and a dollar short. But that doesn’t mean it is baked with any less love. The show must go on! But in all seriousness, we take the two polar opposites of attention span TV and heavy reading and throw them into the show. You have homework tonight. The […]

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CaffiNation 554: Leftovers!

Paul Muller — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 02:08:23 +0000

Tonights show is all about leftovers. The good food for thought that has been kept safe and sound for an extra week. Doing the show on wednesdays sometimes interferes with real life, or real life gets in the way of the show. This time we had a major backlog in the house, and that spilled […]

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CaffiNation 553: Death of a legend

Paul Muller — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 03:48:42 +0000

This started out as a very different show. And then a Legend passed away. Stan “The Man” Lee, co-father of the Marvel universe died at the age of 95 this past Monday. I tried to do honor to the man in a quick sketch. To be honest, though no single tribute could ever live up to […]

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CaffiNation 552: Spooky Eats

Paul Muller — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:53:20 +0000

One of the challenges of the Halloween episodes are finding new and exciting stories, making sure that the content is always steaming and fresh. So what better way to do that then a spooky show filled to the brim with delectable haunted goodies. On tonight’s show Gritty makes a scary comeback, we have haunted latte’s […]

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CaffiNation 551: Good thoughts & Tasty treats

Paul Muller — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:20:47 +0000

Back with more candy, more nonsense and plenty of fun for yet another episode blending the two worlds of of tasty treats and geeky things. On tonight’s episode; people who build chocolate houses shouldn’t have fireplaces, is there such a thing as too unhealthy. Tonight is another Co-hosted jam with my lovely mini partner in […]

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CaffiNation 550: Inky Goodness

Paul Muller — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:37:16 +0000

With the release of tonight’s episode we are revving up for my favorite holiday of the year. I love me some Halloween! We talk about Inktober, candy, creativity, the best Halloween special of all time, and of course candy. We dive into some of the beautifully creepy things that are happening this season and geek […]

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CaffiNation 549: Makeup and Mascots

Paul Muller — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 02:44:25 +0000

On tonight’s show we have freaky faces from mascots to villains. We have technology fixing a lovely and disgusting problem., as well as a host of other stories is thrill and amuse you to no end. Join us on tonight’s adventure. Support the Show! If you would like to support the show, consider clicking on […]

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CaffiNation 548: Calm before the storm

Paul Muller — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 02:10:05 +0000

On tonight’s episode we talk about the joys of food mixed with alcohol, we dive into some real good old fashioned nostalgia, and discuss comics and representation a bit specifically surrounding costumes for Halloween. New and exciting stuff is happening, this is a fun time of the year. If the cooler weather has already hit […]

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Caffination: 547 – Purple Cheese and the Trash Panda

Paul Muller — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:08:01 +0000

On tonight’s episode we have a lovely array of fine flavored news and oddball commentary as per usual. What could be better than talking about cheese, baseball, and that perfect home away from home, that might cost you a mint to own. No this isn’t some new punk band from New York Underground, nor is […]

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CaffiNation 546: Build and Sanitize

Paul Muller — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:51:20 +0000

On tonight’s offering, we find out what fuels the CaffiNation on our late night rants. We also delve into the world of automated lawn care and cooking with power! Support the Show! If you would like to support the show, consider clicking on our Amazon links for your shopping fix! Sponsored by Puzzle Piece Productions Design that Fits: […]

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CaffiNation 545: Rebuild and Reset

Paul Muller — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:03:48 +0000

Why was there no show last week? What are we doing about the world around us? How many questions can I fit into a single paragraph? Is anyone even listening? The answers my friends are blowing in the wind. And not as simple as I make them out to be. We had a major issue with […]

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CaffiNation 544: Space Adventure

Paul Muller — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:17:05 +0000

On tonight’s episode, we have a selection of only the finest Science and tech-friendly stories. We visit the outer reaches of human’s grasp. We explore what it will be like as we attempt to touch the sun, and we look into the beautiful mysteries of growing your own sneakers? There is also time to do a […]

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CaffiNation 543: Super Fakery

Paul Muller — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:11:59 +0000

What do we cover? What can you expect out of the CaffiNation podcast? Well, tonight I’m going to explain a little about what that is and how we do. On tonight’s episode, we have tasty vittles and wonderful shiny technology, like robots that can swim and skip stones. Though not at the same time. We […]

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Too Hot Coffee Problems

Paul Muller — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:00:51 +0000

A cup of hot coffee is one of the simple joys in life wherein you don’t need to be rich to experience richness. Full bodied rich nectar of life itself flows from ground beans into us all, giving us strength and making the day;’s work possible. But what if the coffee is too hot? What […]

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CaffiNation 542: Fortnite and Fossils

Paul Muller — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 02:46:28 +0000

On tonight’s episode, we have a bevy of new and exciting news to pass along to you. Old news and new, fossil records giving up new secrets and asking new questions. We find out a bit more about where we came from, and why we are still here. Not to get all philosophical on anyone […]

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Coffee Sunglasses by Ochis

Paul Muller — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:28:36 +0000

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summertime and the hot glare of our solar benefactor is blazing down upon us all something fierce. Why not look cool and cool off with some shades? How cool would those shades be if they were made from a coffee-based material instead of plastic? I would consider that […]

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Coffee Doodles: Death before Decaf

Paul Muller — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:00:31 +0000

Sometimes the simplest phrases are the hardest to design for. I’ve had this concept floating around in my mind for a couple of years, the angular skull with the glowing eyes. but to truly embrace the concept of my feelings towards decaf coffee i needed the juxtaposition of the light and airy text with the […]

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Caffination 541: Greatest Hits

Paul Muller — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:05:22 +0000

This show and website have been around for over ten years at this point. We have covered tons of different topics, but there have been a few that stand out. From zombies to techy jokes we have found a couple sweet spots that resonated with both us as hosts and the audience at large. Since […]

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CaffiNation 540: Under the Hood

Paul Muller — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 02:42:01 +0000

Spent a decent amount of time under the hood of the website trying to get all the bits and bobs working correctly. Please continue to let me know if everything is working correctly or not.On today’s show, you will find a lot of science news, from new species in the news to invasive species rundowns. […]

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CaffiNation 539: Barometer

Paul Muller — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:13:20 +0000

Just sit right back you’ll hear a tale. A tale of a fateful trip, down memory lane and internet fame to a dulcet-toned quest. We have right here upon this show some wonderful geeky news, about ancestral blues and kiddie cartoons and other delightful quips. We bounce around the internet like a frantic caffeine drip, skittering, […]

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CaffiNation 538: The Fourth

Paul Muller — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 02:33:08 +0000

That beautiful sound you hear right now is not the crash bang and boom of the rockets. And the pleasant sight you see is not their red glare. But rather the dulcet tones of another CaffiNation Podcast, and the beautiful notification of a new one available for download. In CaffiNation 538, we discuss how robots are taking […]

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Hot times for an iced coffee

Paul Muller — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:30:39 +0000

Summer may have just started here in the northern hemisphere but it is dang hot already and that means people are turning their heads towards iced coffee beverages. So once more I pick up my standard and fight against calling an iced latte an iced coffee. Iced coffee, you see, is very easy to make. […]

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CaffiNation 537: Awareness

Paul Muller — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 02:49:17 +0000

This episode is all about awareness. Specifically, mental health awareness, and we have a long way to go to overcome a lot of the issues people have discussing it. Fear not, however, the whole episode isn’t heavy and dark. We have our usual fare of nonsense because “a little nonsense now and then is cherished by […]

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CaffiNation Reviews: SterlingPro French Press Review

Paul Muller — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:00:12 +0000

A review of the SterlingPro French Press Coffee Maker. A simple improvement to a simple coffee brewing method that makes all the difference.

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CaffiNation 536: Don’t Call it a Comeback

Paul Muller — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 02:27:45 +0000

It has been quite a long layoff. But the takeaway before you read anything else is that we are back and better than ever.

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Where have we been?

Paul Muller — Fri, 25 May 2018 16:00:44 +0000

Hey out there, everyone! It has been a long time, and a lot of coffee has passed these lips since the website was regularly updated and the podcast was ended. I think it is time for a new leaf to be turned over. I miss doing the show, and I miss being able to share […]

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CaffiNation Reviews: Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters : Ethiopian Sidamo Hamacho Waeno

Paul Muller — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:08:33 +0000

A review of Shearwater Coffee Roaster's Ethiopian Sidamo Hamacho Waeno by the CaffiNation

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Coffee doodle: para coffee

Paul Muller — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:27:50 +0000

We have all been there, either on vacation or in some remote office where your good coffee has run out. And you sit there staring down the barrel of a cup of almost coffee. All the planning in the world can’t fix fate. So you man or woman up and drink the available swill. Know […]

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Vacation coffee

Paul Muller — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:17:50 +0000

Nothing is more relaxing than sitting in a balcony on vacation sipping a steaming cup of fresh coffee. But you have to be prepared. This is what you will find in your room…. If you are lucky. A tiny personal, hopefully clean way to make pre prepared coffee satchels. No Bueno indeed. But with a […]

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Coffee Origins

Paul Muller — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:54:53 +0000

You would think a few tidbits about coffee would be common knowledge. It is the second most popular beverage in the world after water, and it is also the second most traded item after oil. So it keeps us running and hydrated to a large extent. But most people don’t know where coffee came from, […]

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Coffee Barometer

Paul Muller — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:47:39 +0000

Forecasting the day's weather in a cup of coffee? Sounds like hooey, but works because of SCIENCE!

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Cold Brew Saves the Day

Paul Muller — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:52:11 +0000

My favorite summertime drink is coffee… Come to think of it my favorite anytime drink is coffee, so that isn’t a huge surprise. but with the rise of bulletproof coffee, and the hype surrounding everything even remotely related to pour overs and artisanal anythings. I think it’s time to simplify. I’m running out of time […]

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Wawa Turns 50

Paul Muller — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:15:12 +0000

For those of you local to the Delaware Valley you know the name. But to the fine folks spread out around this wonderful world of ours who don’t as of yet know. Wawa, is a simply a convenience store. But its much more than that they focus on fresh coffee, ready made sandwiches and food. […]

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7-Eleven: Guatemala Santa Rosa Roast Coffee

Paul Muller — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 16:22:37 +0000

There is something special about fresh coffee. It has the power to change your day in a single sniff, alter your mood for the better in a single sip. I was recently gifted a surprise from the fine folks at 7-Eleven. they sent me a batch of the Guatemala Santa Rosa Roast Coffee. now […]

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Turning Used Coffee Grounds into Booze

Paul Muller — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:41:38 +0000

So a bunch of scientists got together and decided to try their hand at fermenting things they found lying around. And what is left lying around a lab more often than coffee? While this probably isn’t the way it went down, turning organic matter into alcohol is pretty simple. So they decided to turn used […]

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PATH Coffee Roaster: Finca Potosi Colombia

Paul Muller — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:31:18 +0000

Today on the tasting block we have the Finca Potosi Colombian coffee from PATH Coffee Roasters in Port Chester, NY. PATH is a 4th generation roaster focusing on roasting in smaller 30lb batches, with a special dedication to quality goods and ethically and substantially sourced coffee. The owners Jason Richter and Johnny Steverson have dedicated […]

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ATLAS: Performance Dress Socks

Paul Muller — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:27:17 +0000

I never thought of performance when it comes to dress socks. They are usually just the sock of last resort in the drawer. because frankly they don’t seem to do a good job of anything as a whole. Enter the Ministry of Supply, a small start-up out of MIT that focuses on making high performance […]

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Hot Days, Cool Coffee

Paul Muller — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:33:39 +0000

it is a simple equation. northern hemisphere of middling latitude, June – August = Summer. SO. Yes it is hot outside, actually very hot at times. People do stupid things in the heat like watch golf or tweet about their lunch. But that shouldn’t stop other people, good people, from enjoying themselves. I have a […]

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Coffee People: Don’t Go Breakin’ My Parts

Paul Muller — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:44:20 +0000

A Love Note From Your Superautomatic Espresso Machine Your superautomatic was made with love in a factory by magic elves. Sometimes the magic wears off and internal or external parts need to be replaced. It is a machine after all. On the care and maintenance continuum it is less complicated than a classic car but […]

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CaffiNation Reviews: 7 Eleven Light Roast

Paul Muller — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:30:48 +0000

I was recently treated to the arrival of a brand new coffee sample from 7 Eleven. The Light Roast is a limited engagement, and is only being served until September in participating stores. All of that being said how is the coffee? I am continually surprised by the quality of coffee I get from 7 […]

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Coffee Barometer

Paul Muller — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:54:21 +0000

Coffee is a funny thing. The more I drink it the better I feel, the better I feel the more I want to drink it. So I guess its a self sustaining prophecy of sorts. However prognosticator of prognosticators it isn’t know for being. Unless you had a greek grandmother reading your future in the […]

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Chemistea! A tea chemistry set

Paul Muller — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:35:49 +0000

Mix and Match Black Tea. from Adagio Teas. Man do I love me some so tinkering. And there is nothing more exciting than experimenting in the kitchen, new flavors new fun. Some winners and some not so awesome results. But this brings the good stuff to the forefront. As Adagio describes it. “Create tasty and […]

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What’s Inside A Cup of Coffee

Paul Muller — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:24:29 +0000

Unlike most other What’s Inside videos this isn’t about additives shoved into beverages and consumer products, but rather the chemical compounds that are naturally found in coffee. It goes to show you that a little nastiness can actually make things better. Kind of like a little bit of poison can heal. Wait a minute Caffeine […]

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Settlers Snack board!

Paul Muller — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:18:38 +0000

“Let them eat Catan” Mary Something or other once said… or maybe i have things wrong here…. I love the game The Settlers of Catan But never before have I thought about EATING the game! Chris and Rachael Oseland (Kitchen Overlord! Love the name) are not only apparently working on a Settlers Cookbook! But have […]

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No Coffee… Bad Juju

Paul Muller — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:42:29 +0000

This just in… Caffeine Withdrawal Is Now a Mental Disorder. So if i haven’t had my coffee in the morning I am now to be completely excused for anything I say, do, or yell right? Well no… not really. You see the American Psychiatric AssociationÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Version 5 was […]

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Coffee People, Coffee Stories

Paul Muller — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:00:29 +0000

Q: How did the hipster burn his tongue? A: He drank his coffee before it was cool. Brendan brews Chemex coffee at home before he comes to work and drinks more coffee. Chemex is an old-school pour over coffee preparation that has seen resurgence of late. Look in the attic, chances are your parents or […]

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Spray Paint Shaker

Paul Muller — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:46:10 +0000

All the cool kids are doing it! No not defacing public property, not even art. But drinking fancy cocktails. Shaken and not stirred. Now you can relive your misspent youth before facebook with a shaker shaped like the tool you used to use to tell people that you had been there… $21.99 isn’t that much […]

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Telltale Games Put Funny Tweak on Poker

Paul Muller — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:25:52 +0000

The Walking Dead is one of the most successful TV series today. It is so successful that its video game version that was created by Telltale Games became an instant hit too. Telltale Games, however, is more than just the zombie-inspired games. The company has also produced other fun games like Law and Order Legacies, […]

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Math Glasses

Paul Muller — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:38:54 +0000

Proof that drinking CAN make you smarter, and even a bit more irrational. Stare deep into the equations long enough and I’ve hear you can see the meaning of the universe… or at least 4 different answers. These glasses from Uncommon goods are full of irrational concepts… and numbers. Try to figure them out if […]

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Pauper Cup of Coffee

Paul Muller — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:50:55 +0000

Yay! More Coffee Doodles! This one is a sad doodle though. We are stuck in a wonderful economic downturn. Cost of everything is rising. including hoity toity coffee. I’m alright paying more for good coffee. If its organic, fair trade ect. The problem is when the coffee prices go so far north they need a […]

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Say it with Bacon, For Dads everywhere

Paul Muller — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:17:54 +0000

Time for a Happy Father’s Day everyone.And Oscar Myer… Just gets it. It’s time to show the people responsible for half of bringing you into this world with the gift that keeps on giving? Sliced, cured, salted pork, ready to be fried into dog treats for humans. There is almost no smell on the planet […]

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The Portland Press

Paul Muller — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:19:30 +0000

How can you make a French Press better? well you can make the carafe sturdier. You can make the materials locally. But in my opinion the french press is one of the most tasty ways to make coffee. The company Bucket is dedicated to making sustainable locally produced (Local to Portland Oregon ) design objects. […]

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Show you mug

Paul Muller — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:28:55 +0000

I love coffee mugs. First of all when it comes time to get the job done they do it up right. Simple form and function. But to me each one of my myriad of coffee mugs tells a story. Some are good stories. This mug is one of the two mugs I got on my […]

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Coffee on the Brain

Paul Muller — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:31:42 +0000

Ok so I’ve been thinking, always a dangerous pastime. But i am now surrounded by people who are much cooler than I am. And they are all “doing” coffee. We have flannel shirts, bow-ties, ironic mustaches. I love good coffee, i’m just not used to being associated with the in-crowd. I don’t dress for style […]

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Everyman Espresso vs the State

Paul Muller — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:47:55 +0000

What happens when a NY based business takes graphic liberties with a tried and true marketing gem from the 70’s? Lawsuits… that’s what. Everyman Espresso vs the State | Brutal Design for the full story. But i think we all know how this turns out. Big guy bullies little guy, on shaky ground. Here’s hoping […]

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Iced Coffee, The right way

Paul Muller — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:54:55 +0000

Never knew I had a method to making good iced coffee, I only knew my iced coffee i made at home always tasted better than most other iced coffee I could buy. I’ve tried the cold pressed method, and had various results. Some better than others. All serviceable. but I hate waiting so I would […]

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A bit of a rut

Paul Muller — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:30:22 +0000

So I find myself in a bit of a rut in regards to coffee. I consistently drink good beans. I make espresso and drink it whenever it pleases me. However recently I became lactose intolerant to a level I couldn’t ignore. If you want to know the nadir position I drank a cappuccino in my […]

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V12 Espresso Machine

Paul Muller — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:39:16 +0000

Espresso Veloce has crafted a series of espresso machines the resemble Grand Prix style motors. These functional pieces of automotive art are direct representations of Grand Prix engines of the 90’s. Machined with alloys of Magnesium, Titanium and Aluminum they are built at Half scale of the real thing. there is a limited […]

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The CaffiNation Reviews: DeLonghi EC 860

Paul Muller — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:48:24 +0000

This is a review of the De’Longhi EC 860 a semi automatic espresso machine with built-in cappuccino and latte functionality. The machine is programmable in regards to the duration of the shots of espresso you are pulling and the temperature at which you want your espresso prepared at. Overall a very well built machine that […]

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Suspended Coffee

Paul Muller — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:38:33 +0000

A little background. In the Italian city of Naples a tradition from tough economic times is making a comeback, and spreading. It’s called CaffÃƒ¨ Sospeso, which is Italian for awesome strangers… Or rather Suspended Coffee. a person having a good day, or finding themselves in good circumstances pays for two coffee beverages, and only consumes […]

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C’UP Air Espresso/Coffee

Paul Muller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:06 +0000

Not sure what the target market is for this dram. But if I was a barista I would end up using this cup more like a Jigger to measure out espresso shots for larger drinks. The C’UP Air is a premium product, made with pressed glass and is 13 cm tall. And measuring with a […]

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LEGO Tower of Orthanc

Paul Muller — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:07:34 +0000

Those mad geniuses at LEGO have unvailed yet another masterpiece. I’ve been gleefully putting together the smaller LEGO LOtR Sets, but now with the tower of Orthanc available… i might not have the discretionary funding to spare! This set comes with a 2 foot tall tower, Several minfigs, An Eagle, and an ENT! Yes a […]

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The CaffiNation Reveiws: The Roasterie 20th Anniversary Blend

Paul Muller — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:00:55 +0000

I love anniversary blends from good coffee roasters. The anniversary blend isn’t just another way to shuffle product, but it usually reflects a deeper commitment to making the blend a bit better. And more often than not there is a good story to go along with the good product. The Roasterie’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Blend […]

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Edible Spoons

Paul Muller — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:45:56 +0000

Because why do dishes or clog landfills when you can pack on CARBS! Oh hell yeah. A corn based compressed corn food like product all organic. Which doesn’t say much wood is organic, it isn’t very edible or nutrition. But this promises to be both edible and flavorful coming in plain and Sweet and […]

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Semi Auto Aquatic Robot Snake

Paul Muller — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:44:42 +0000

Picture this robotic snakes swimming around ridding the water of heavy metals (cue wyld stallyns music) Powered by bacteria, fueled by all the good vibes of the world these automated robotic horrors swim around absorbing heavy metal particulate matter, keeping them safe from being consumed by fish. See when fish eat heavy metal (Cue Guitar […]

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Eclectic Method – Hackers

Paul Muller — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:03:22 +0000

Eclectic Method has mixed up fanciful clips of hackers from movies into this fun little tune. I love how hackers in general are usually portrayed in the movies from Hacking the Gibson, to Shall we play a game there are some hilariously awesome flicks in this montage. By the by the hackers movie soundtrack is […]

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LattÃƒ¨ for Coffee

Paul Muller — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:07:01 +0000

When you’re not just Late you’re LattÃƒ¨! We have all done the math, justified the time it takes stopping for coffee is made up by productive results after consuming. But do you know the other side of the coin? The poor people who rage as you stroll your happily caffeinated ass into a meeting 5 […]

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Cargo – Zombie Dad of the Year

Paul Muller — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:40:21 +0000

The Short film Cargo, Directed by Ben Howling & Yolanda Ramke. It’s all about a zombie infected Dad’s quest to save his child. I have no clue if its the whole dad angle that got me or if iit’s just the simple direct storytelling that only happens in short films but man alive this is […]

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Cafenoia!

Paul Muller — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:46:02 +0000

Cafenoia: That sickening feeling that things are not as they should be. Everyone has that well meaning and caffeine sensitive relative that likes to dope the family all up on that filthy placebo decaf. Sure they have their reasons, and yes their intentions are good. But the road to many a dark place is paved […]

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Haute Coffee

Paul Muller — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:28 +0000

Haute Coffee: For when the fancy gets to be too much. I’m all for a nice tasty beverage as fancy as you like it. But some people take it to the extreme with directions, additives and instructions on the construction of the drink. When in reality all everyone behind them in line wants to hear […]

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CaffiNation Reviews: Rogers Family Coffee Organic French Roast

Paul Muller — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:10:39 +0000

Today we are sampling the Rogers Family Coffee Organic French Roast. A lovely organic blend from the fine folks at Rogers Family Coffee Company. It’s always a nice thing when a sample of coffee arrives in the mail. Its even more of a treat when the coffee portends to be ethically produced, roasted and […]

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Bombermine!

Paul Muller — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:31:48 +0000

I could wax poetic about the struggles on an online world. But seriously stop reading and go to Bombermine.com. It’s a massive 1000 person continuously looping and changing Bomberman cluster-youknowhat. Imagine playing Bomberman, with all the bells and whistles and a few funnies thrown in. There is a powerup that turns you in Kenny […]

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Sesame Celebrates 1 Billion

Paul Muller — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:30:10 +0000

Even if you don’t have kids Sesame Street probably played a big part of your childhood, or the childhood of kids and people you know. The Count has always been one of my favorites, maybe it was my dad’s spot on impression, maybe it was the secret knowledge that sometime the count has to feed… […]

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CaffiNation Reviews: Regular Coffee

Paul Muller — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:38:59 +0000

So what does modern coffee have the annoys normal people? I’m talking about the average person who buys their coffee from the supermarket, and doesn’t have 30 minutes to decipher the most expensive and pompous order from a certain coffee chain? I’ll tell you, it’s too many choices. Good Coffee shouldn’t require a new language, […]

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Teach Coding!

Paul Muller — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:24:54 +0000

What most schools don’t teach, is how to code. From the bright minds and talented filmakers at Code.org, this video sheds light on some of the best and worst kept secrets of empowering kids today. I remember my first coding class. Actually I started trying to learn how to code by reading my dad’s basic […]

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The CaffiNation Reviews: 7 Eleven Brazilian Dark Roast

Paul Muller — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:55:58 +0000

I have been known to enjoy a good cup of coffee now and again, but when i get a chance to try out a new coffee offering, no matter the source it’s always a good thing. Many thanks the the fine folks at 7 eleven for sharing the Brazilian Dark Roast Coffee. From time to […]

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One Cake to Rule them all

Paul Muller — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:31:06 +0000

And one cake to find them, One Cake to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. You know after Happy Birthday has been sung. I need one of these! Come on I’m turning 33 this year, that’s the Coming of Age for a Hobbit! I’m going to be an adult. Either way Ontario […]

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Skywalker Family, After dark?

Paul Muller — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:18:47 +0000

Italian Artist Renny (DeviantArt user Renny08, also Tumblr user Renny Skywalker) took an awesome take on the ultimate what if. What if Anakin Skywalker hadn’t turned to the dark side? What would scenes of his life have been. I know its silly to play with that concept, i mean what would the movies have been […]

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My Three Words

Paul Muller — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:42:20 +0000

So you might think all the new year new number navel gazing was behind us. It isn’t. I just reread CC Chapman’s awesome book Amazing things will Happen, and I decided to do something for me. In his Book CC talks about picking three main words and making them the hallmark for your year. I […]

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Ancho Chili Powder

Paul Muller — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:46:43 +0000

This is a bit of a how to. But with poor pictures. A CaffiNation Cooks. Basic edition. So you like high priced spices but hate to spend money? Welcome to my world. However i have a cure for some of the Chili Heads out there. I love Ancho Chili powder, its a smokey spicy pepper […]

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Spicy Chicken Drowning in Coffee

Paul Muller — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:44:39 +0000

Yes you read the title correctly. Drowning IN coffee. I’ve also called this recipe Spicy Caffeinated Chicken, and lunch. This is how I roll. I’ve been working on the recipe for about 2 months, and I think I have it right now. I’ve made this successfully about 4 times. Further down the road this will […]

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Build-On Brick Mug: Lego my Coffee!

Paul Muller — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:20:53 +0000

Lovers of Brick! Woo’ers of blocks, Thinkers of all things plastic and knobby. Your day has come. ThinkGeek has started selling the most customizable mug of all time. Is it Lego Branded? Nope… But will lego fit into the knobby and bumpy holes? Probably. Will coffee fit in the top hole? Oh Hell yes it […]

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FrankenCoffee: An Evil Brew!

Paul Muller — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:48:55 +0000

I took a long time debating internally whether this should be released. technically. Frankenstein was not the Monster, only the mad scientist who created him. The poor reanimated soul was only referred to as the Creature. So this is more directed at the person MAKING the coffee than the coffee itself. Which could be referred […]

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Productivity for days!

Paul Muller — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:10:55 +0000

Welcome to Friday, its the end of yet another fun filled week at whatever you happen to find yourself doing. I don’t know about you but i gradually increase my coffee dependency during the week. Monday is usually a light day and by Friday I’m spitting FIRE! So in that spirit I push forth […]

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Coffee spa in Japan

Paul Muller — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:13:06 +0000

You know some of these days are hard on my ageing bones. I think a nice spa day would feel fantastic… But how about a Coffee spa day? In Japan. Yes that is real brewed coffee getting poured lovingly into the bath. Holy Cow thats looks fantastic. It’s a whole “theme” park located in Hakone, […]

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Coffee People, Tolkien People

Paul Muller — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:25:49 +0000

C.C. Chapman is a capital fellow, I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on a project and have heard him speak live a handful of times. I have yet to listen to him and NOT get enthused about the topic. His books even get me up off the couch and out doing things. […]

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8 Middle Earth PSAs from Dorkly

Paul Muller — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:25:53 +0000

I have no other information on these, except that they have been certified AWESOME. by me! I have the Balrog one printed out on my door in work, and i think the Ent Drought one is quite simply the bee’s knee’s. What is your favorite? Be sure to check the Dorkly Article to see the […]

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Severed Wampa Arm Ice Scraper

Paul Muller — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:49:11 +0000

You see it’s nice and cold outside right now. So cold in fact that it is the top three stories on the news this morning… you know like people don’t have windows. But wherever you are if it’s cold outside then you may find yourself in need of an ice scraper, especially if your nerd-wagon […]

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Skull Ice Cube Mold

Paul Muller — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:11:31 +0000

Just because the weather is cold outside doesn’t mean the adult beverages need to be hot. A fun Skull Ice Cube Mold might just be the thing you need. I love the faceted look of the skull and while a more organic look and feel might be much more skull like, i think this one […]

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Coffee Kong Instant Coffee

Paul Muller — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:28:27 +0000

I’m not usually one for instant coffee. In fact i pretty much hate the stuff. But damn if it isn’t portable and pretty indestructible. Now how cool is this idea? Coffee Kong is compressed instant coffee, coated with a thin sugar covering to keep in the smell and taste. And its all in the shape […]

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Hey McFly does that car work on water?

Paul Muller — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:33:47 +0000

DeLorean hovercraft because you gotta have POWER! Matthew Riese seems to have solved the power problem, and roads are no longer needed. There are literally hundreds of bad movie reference jokes i could throw down here… It just seems so Heavy! Fantastic build and an awesome way to showcase the build by driving by a […]

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Google Zamboni Doodle!

Paul Muller — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:23:04 +0000

So Today for the 116th birthday of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of the ice resurfacer that every Hockey fan knows and loves, Google has deployed an interactive game, complete with Retro 8 bit bleeps and Boops to make you chuckle. Read here to find a bit more about frank and his fantastic invention! Just in […]

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1$ Coffee Wednesday!

Paul Muller — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:28:01 +0000

Just a General heads up to my other caffeinated Fiends on the go. “To encourage coffee-lovers to try its latest, darkest roast coffee, 7-Eleven, Inc. is holding Dollar Coffee Wednesdays this month, when every size cup of coffee will cost just $1. The new Brazilian Dark Roast is the leading convenience retailerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s […]

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All Hail Baconsaurus!

Paul Muller — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:43:30 +0000

Baconsaurus, doesn’t actually appear to be true bacon, but imported bacon. Panchetta, prosciutto, or one of those exotic meats. Hell that’s OK, he’s a dinosaur, they’re allowed to be eccentric. Still pretty cool non the less. cheezburger.com Baconsaurus for Jurassic Appetites Only | Foodbeast.

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Gorgeous Hobbit Stained Glass Style Piece

Paul Muller — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:33:51 +0000

I recently came across a gorgeous piece on DeviantArt by user *breathing2004,aka Jian Guo Its based on The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, and if you have been around here for any length of time you know that I am a bit of a Tolkien Nerd… More than a little bit over the deep edge., Head […]

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OOh YEaahh! Coffee!

Paul Muller — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:00:56 +0000

A little Kool Aid homage never hurt anyone, and the image of the red glass decanter bursting through the wall into a suprised rooms is very well known. While this shirt is awesome, it would have been epic if the pot was bursting into… say a starbucks… “Coffee !” T-Shirts & Hoodies by Dansmash | […]

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Why Lego is Awesome

Paul Muller — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:51:25 +0000

LEGO is a fun company, that happens to make one of the best toys you can buy to bring out a kid’s imagination. One of the most intimate joys I have had as a dad so far is watching my kids create something out of nothing with Lego. Watching their little eyebrows furrow as they […]

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Shane Confectionery

Paul Muller — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:08:33 +0000

Deep in the heart of Olde City in Philadelphia a gem awaits. Shane Confectionery. The site has been used as a candy store and had housed confectioners on Premise since 1863. s but had fallen into disrepair Enter the fine fellows who happen to run yet another awesome recovered landmark, Franklin Fountain, a couple […]

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State of the Nation- The CaffiNation Janus Edition 2013

Paul Muller — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:16:42 +0000

I wish each and every one of you the best this new year. I’m not going to rewind this past year just sum it up its been a big year fr the CaffiNation, we stopped producing the podcast and started doing more video reviews. So a lot of change. Plenty of fun good old fashioned […]

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A geeky Christmas to All

Paul Muller — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:10:56 +0000

With Darth Vader and Gandalf topping my tree i wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas. I know the season can be rough on humans and elves alike, just look what it did to poor Harry the elf, but i hope you find nothing but smiles and warm wishes in your travels.

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Chemistree

Paul Muller — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:49:39 +0000

You’re either part of the solution or you’re part of the precipitate when it comes to holiday cheer. and the Chemistree from the Avans University of Applied Sciences is definitely part of the solution. What do we want? More bad jokes! when do we want them? Nitrogen, Oxygen and Tungsten! (NOW- Periodic table Rimshot!) Ok […]

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The One Ring

Paul Muller — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:30:56 +0000

Oh sweet fancy Moses, this needs to be mine. It’s the One Ring. Don’t try and convince me it’s just a Gold-Plated Tungsten Carbide One Ring, replica. No not that ever. Ignore the fact that this one ring, is available in 5 sizes… and allows you the option of buying a Frodo inspired chain, no […]

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LED “Hello My Name Is” Name Tag Kit!

Paul Muller — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:42:16 +0000

The time of the year for fun little projects. Enter the LED “Hello My Name Is” Name Tag Kit.From the fine folks at MAKE. Quick little kit allows for you to put up to 5 characters, make them, pulse, flash or fade in and out. A simple kit perfect for any entry level geek on […]

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Time for a cup of cheer?

Paul Muller — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:02:05 +0000

Or a last a timely shot of it! Edible candy cane-esqe shot glasses, just in time for the holidays! How fantastic is that? I know that a little peppermint vodka, or schnapps or just plain whiskey would probably make the holiday cheer brighter at times. The good part about these as opposed to the ICE […]

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Got Pods?

Paul Muller — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:06:29 +0000

A Farmer in China by the name of Liu Qiyuan is taking up a new hobby, Being that its almost the fake end of the world, we are getting a lot of chatter about possible near miss (but rather a Carlin-esque near hit if that is your bag) And Lui is building floating rolling survival […]

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We ain’t dead yet

Paul Muller — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:55:16 +0000

Stupid Mayans, Imagine making a cylyndrical calendar, and long after you forget to flip the stone page some other goofball comes around and thinks the world is going to end because he can’t read your handwriting? Yeah thats about as close as we are to not existing in a couple of weeks, 12, 21. 2012. […]

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Zelda Wedding Bands

Paul Muller — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:43:13 +0000

How cool is this? finally meet someone you want to spend the rest of your life with and they happen to be a gamer too? It is dangerous to go alone, perhaps a partner in crime might be the right choice! Reddit contributor, Zsolt Szekely a crafter of fine jewelry knows this and put forth […]

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Hobbit Moleskine Notebooks

Paul Muller — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:13:00 +0000

I am a huge Tolkien Nerd / Geek. I’ve probably read the Hobbit about 30 times, and Lord of the Rings about 25. I’ve read the Silmarillion about 5 or 6 and read my kids Roverandom at night to try and get them hooked on the Master early. Seriously though Roverandom… is awesome… it’s about […]

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Combat Kitchenware

Paul Muller — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:59:16 +0000

Who doesn’t like cooking? I love cooking, and I like weapons, specifically swords… why not combine the two? Combat Kitchenware by James Brown has the solution in the form of a fantastic Kickstarter campaign. I’m gonna have to scrape together 70 bucks, because if you aren’t throwing a cast iron pan on the stove you […]

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Thank you

Paul Muller — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:02:20 +0000

Thank you for continuing to stop by this little corner of the internet. This had been a great year and things will only get better from here on out. Enjoy the time you have with your family and friends, and try not to eat too much!

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A foul wind

Paul Muller — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:12:18 +0000

The latest in the Coffee Words set. The dark side of coffee is the foul wind that is produced when too much coffee and not enough brushing meet. The product of late nights working on who knows what and cold coffee pots left unattended. Everyone knows it can be a problem. yet no one talks […]

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Cafelexia

Paul Muller — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:52:39 +0000

More Coffee Words, and more lunchtime sketches. I have a couple more in the pipeline but i think these are fun, nonsense types of enjoyment. I hope other people are finding them as fun as I did making them. Cafelexia: (noun) The act of ordering one item from a menu by accident, because you were […]

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Hard choices

Paul Muller — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:06:48 +0000

This is the start of a sketch note series I call coffee words. Terms and terminology you need to know to survive in a well caffeinated world. Today’s word? Coffeenundrum: noun the difficulty choice you ate forced to make at the front of the line at you favorite coffee house. Second definition to follow ;)

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