 We review the La Piccola Sara POD system
The goal of the CoffeeCrew website is to educate and inform; to help you, the readers, have a better specialty coffee experience at home or in the office.
We are a non-commercial resource - this means we make commercial recommendations but we do NOT sell anything. Introducing you to new and classic methods of brewing coffee, espresso and other specialty coffee beverages and, at the same time, raising your level of awareness on how this marvelous bean makes its way from the farmers field to your cup.
This website is an educational resource for consumers of specialty coffee. In between all the tutorials and gear reviews, we try to get in one important message: That cup of coffee you are about to enjoy had a long journey from the farmers fields to your cup. Thanks to the advent of the internet, coffee can now have a more meaningful journey to your cafe or home - and benefit the farms and coops even more - cutting out the middle man.
Picture at right - The 2008 Seasonal Buyers Guide is coming together - You have waited all year and it is almost time for the CoffeeCrew.Com seasonal buyers guide to all things coffee and espresso - part one is here! The overall report is going to be huge and we will have you screaming with delight! We will have some bonus reviews including the LaPiccola Sara POD system - Dual Boiler.
In fact, the average bean changes hands about 100 times before it makes its way into your double-tall decaf latte. 12 - 15 million families work, often under adverse conditions and low pay, to get you your daily fix. Keep that in mind as you take your first sips of the day.
So. Welcome to the least commercial coffee and espresso website on the net, guaranteed! We have a few suggested vendors (who have a time honored track record of customer support) who have given us, pretty much, open access to their inventory. If you are wondering, this is a not-for-profit consumer resource for coffee drinkers. We take in just enough ad revenue to just barely cover hosting expenses so, no - and we do not sell anything.
Coming up - In our next series "The Bodum Lifestyle" - we play with and review all things Bodum; French presses, Stove-top espresso makers, Tea pots and coffee grinders. Thanks to Bodum-USA for the sponsorship!
New Directions - We are expanding a bit and will be looking at more commercial equipment; roasters, espresso machines and cafe tools as time permits - to broaden our reader base and serve you better!
Hawaii - The CoffeeCrew team will be in Kona, Hawaii and Oahu this Christmas 2008 and New Years 2009! If you have a great cafe or roastery and would like us to stop in, please send us an e-mail!
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Our CoffeeCrew site sponsors for 2008!
--EspressoTec Vancouver B.C. Canada - Canada's #1 online vendor
Seven-time Consumers' Choice winner (2001 through 2008), Reg James is Vancouver's Rancilio, Pavoni, Saeco and Gaggia guy as well as the internet leader in the Canadian online coffee marketplace. Reg carries the complete line of Gaggia, Solis, Jura, Mazzer, Rancilio, Saeco, la Pavoni and the new Rocket Giotto (and the Baratza Virtuoso and Aeropress!). EspressoTec ships anywhere in North America.
--QualityCoffeeSystems - Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Western division for Solis and Schaerer
QCS of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada are the western sales reps for Schaerer and Solis equipment. They sell the Solis SL70, SL90, the Master 5000 digital and the complete line of Schaerer product including the dramatic and new Celebration.
--WholeLatteLove.Com- New York, USA - America's #1 online coffee-gear vendor
The Salzman family have built an online coffee and espresso retail centre like no other. WholeLatteLove has the widest selection of espresso and coffee equipment online with a skilled team of professionals to back it up. If you are an American resident, or a Canadian, that is looking for the complete product line, this could be the right place for you.
--Baratza.Com - Seattle/Bellvue, U.S.A - creators of the Baratza Virtuoso Grinder.
BARATZA was started by Kyle Anderson and Kyra Kennedy in 1999. After years in the commercial coffee equipment business, Kyle and Kyra wanted to use their knowledge and passion for coffee to bring coffee house quality coffee to the home and small office. Baratza joined forces with Solis of Switzerland to bring high quality SuperAutomatic Espresso machines, traditional espresso machines and grinders to homes in the US.
--Every Day Gourmet Coffee- Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Toronto's Best Espresso
Sara Lee Spector turns out some of the finest fresh roasted coffees in Toronto, Canada and is the supplier of 100% of the CoffeeCrew's lab coffee. Sara tends her Turkish made Toper roaster from Tuesday through Saturday. Come on down for an espresso, cappuccino or latte. Lattes are 99 cents on Wednesday! She has Aeropress coffee makers currently in stock and Baratza Virtuoso Grinders in stock! Every Day Gourmet Coffee (and Tea) Roastery Cafe is located at 95 Front Street - St. Lawrence Market Lower Level - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - open everyday except Sunday and Monday.
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