Product Reviews

Trader Joe’s Pour Over Brew In The Bag Coffee Brewer Brazil, reviewed

January 30, 2016 ♦

Coffee, Coffee and Tea Gadgets, Product Reviews

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When I spotted the Pour Over Brew In The Bag Coffee Brewer at Trader Joe’s, I didn’t just pick up one to give it a try. I picked up a half dozen and took them straight home to make them. These handy little packets have all you need to brew…

IMUSA Bistro Espresso Maker, Review & Giveaway!

September 30, 2015 ♦

Coffee and Espresso Machines, Coffee and Tea Gadgets, Product Reviews

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Espresso machines are wonderful appliances to have in your kitchen, but good home models are hard to find; unless you’re frequent websites like unclutterer.com, which review appliances. The machines are too big, too expensive and can be difficult to maintain. Unless you’re really serious about espresso, most of us are better…

Impress Coffee Brewer, reviewed

December 12, 2013 ♦

Coffee and Espresso Machines, Coffee and Tea Gadgets, Product Reviews

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The Impress Coffee Brewer is a new product that french press fans will immediately be attracted to. It is one coffee maker that can be quite a match to the hottest coffee maker in the market. It’s a single serve coffee brewer that also doubles as an insulated cup, so…

Le Nez du Cafe, reviewed

September 11, 2013 ♦

Coffee, Coffee and Tea Gadgets, Product Reviews

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Even people who aren’t regular wine drinkers know that wines are chock full of flavors like berries, herbs, chocolate and other elements. There are classes you can take to increase your wine tasting knowledge and skill, and flavor wheels to help you learn to put a name to the notes…

Minibru Coffee Mug, reviewed

March 22, 2013 ♦

Coffee and Espresso Machines, Coffee and Tea Gadgets, Product Reviews

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A french press is one of my favorite tools to make a great cup of coffee. You can brew any type of bean or roast in there and get good results, and they’re easy to use. The only problem with a french press is that they’re typically designed to brew…

Consumer Reports tests K-Cup Alternatives

February 5, 2013 ♦

Coffee and Tea Gadgets, Coffee Gadgets, Product Reviews

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Single serve coffee makers are, hands down, the most convenient way to make coffee at home. The Keurig machine takes just a few minutes to warm up, the coffee is prepacked and and there is virtually no cleanup. The downside is that K-cups are fairly expensive (unless you are a…

Trader Joe’s Sugar, Chocolate and Coffee Bean Grinder, reviewed

July 31, 2011 ♦

Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Gadgets, Product Reviews

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As much as I enjoy a good cup of black coffee, I also love topping a cup of coffee or a shot of espresso off with a dollop of steamed milk or whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder to add a little extra flavor and just…

Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino Ice Cream, reviewed

April 10, 2009 ♦

Coffee, Product Reviews

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Starbucks recently launched a new, drink-inspired line of ice creams to grocery stores nationwide. The super-premium ice creams include flavors like Caramel Macchiato and Java Chip Frappuccino, the latter of which I picked up last week. Similar to its coffee shop counterpart, this flavor has a coffee ice cream base…