Tag Archives: Coffee

1971: Starbucks begins

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Steve

Hard to believe that a little coffee shop started by some college buddies would go on to dominate America. These days though, Howard Schultz has tried to revise the narrative into it being him who made it all happen. Not … Continue reading →

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Cat-a-ccino

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Steve

I worked part-time in a coffee shop for seven years and my foam-making skills were adequate: I could make enough for a customer who really wanted it. Sculpting it like this? Not a chance. However, giving how quickly foam dissolves … Continue reading →

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Robobarrista isn’t much of a threat

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Steve

I gave this machine a whirl while I was at WizWorld last weekend. The verdict? Humans don’t have much to fear with this hunk of mediocrity. Firstly, a person could’ve made my drink twice as fast. Secondly, it’s just eye … Continue reading →

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How I feel on most mornings…

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Steve

The new Hidden Side LEGO sets were released and they’re pretty exciting since these are the first to implement the new augmented reality technology! Apple is even selling half of them should you go into a store or browse online. I … Continue reading →

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