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YumSugar Gift Guide: Crazy for Coffee

Fri, 11/23/2007 - 9:19am by YumSugar
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Whether it's an aunt or an uncle, seems like everyone has a coffee addict on their holiday shopping list. My coffee addict doesn't actually need any other gadgets — although the Bravi Home Coffee Bean Roaster would probably be well received — so I'm opting for a monthly coffee subscription from Blue Bottle Coffee Co. If your coffee addict has enough java to last a lifetime, treat him or her to a book like I Love Coffee! that will help hone their barista skills. Scroll through for more coffee gift ideas.


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  • abbyk's picture
    abbyk
    5

    is it just me, or are the designs a little silly? really...if i get coffee, it's not to admire the art skills of my barista, it's the brew skills i'm after.

    46 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • PrincessTracy's picture
    PrincessTracy
    7

    I ♥ coffee!!! Matter of fact I have my mom (i know...i'm so lazy) going to dunkin donuts for me right now!!

    I have a caffeine-withdrawal headache....blah.

    46 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • mollywog's picture
    mollywog
    9

    I got my Dad one of the French Press single cup makers last year for Christmas, he totally loves it.

    46 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Marci's picture
    Marci
    11

    I did foam designs like that in a software tutorial. I just figured they did the same for this photo.

    46 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • fragiletearz's picture
    fragiletearz
    14

    I have a few coffee drinkers on my shopping list, this will give me some ideas for them.

    46 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • aimeeb's picture
    aimeeb
    17

    Hey sis, will you send mom to DD for me to. I'll take a medium vanilla chai. K, thanks! Eye-wink

    46 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • emalove's picture
    emalove
    18

    Cute idea!

    I have many coffee lovers in my life (myself included)!!

    46 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Atiyah's picture
    Atiyah
    24

    The cover art had me checking this book out of the library just to see what was in it. Interesting recipes.

    46 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • aimeeb's picture
    aimeeb
    26

    They say to try and steer clear if you are prego, but "some" is okay.

    I'd rather not risk it, personally.

    46 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • aimeeb's picture
    aimeeb
    27

    Latte art or coffee art refers to designs created on the tops of espresso based drinks by a barista. These designs are usually created in one of two ways and sometimes using a combination of both.

    The first method is by manipulating the flow of milk from a jug into the espresso (known as free pour latte art). Popular free pour designs include rosettas, leaves and hearts. The second is by drawing designs with an implement (known as etching), using stencils, powders and milk foam. Latte art is most commonly seen on a latte because of a latte's ideal ratio of milk to foam, although it can also be part of the presentation of a cappuccino, a caffe mocha or even an espresso macchiato. As the popularity of premium espresso-based drinks has risen, the craft of garnishing through latte art has as well.

    With the rise in popularity of latte art and artistic presentation in the cup, competitions have emerged all around the world to enable practitioners (baristas) to show off their skills.

    In latte art competitions and in barista discussions, practitioners of latte art are frequently encouraged to first and foremost be attentive to the quality of the espresso and the steamed milk before consideration is given to how the drink should be completed with eye-catching a

    46 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment

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