No time to brew coffee in the morning? What do you do? Stop at the local coffee shop? Or do you keep any canned coffee drinks in your refrigerator? I admit to a guilty liking for those Starbucks Doubleshots, on occasion (long road trips, especially) so when I saw a very similar sort of thing on Trader Joe's new products shelf, I snapped it up. How is it? Well, here's my review. More

Our requirements for breakfast are modest, but they always include a pot of fresh, well-brewed coffee. Is coffee part of your morning meal? If so, how do you brew it? Auto drip carafe? French press? Aeropress? Single-serving espresso maker? Tell us, and tell us what you love about your coffee method.

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Here's one of the more beautiful things I've seen so far at the 2011 Housewares Show: A stovetop set of tools for making hot tea and espresso. The photos don't do them justice; they just stopped me in my tracks. More

Reinventing something elemental — your morning cup of coffee, for example — takes creativity, tinkering and imagination. Matt Higgins and Keith Gehrke of Coava Coffee, have spent the past seven years honing their skills in the coffee industry and dreaming up their innovative (and ridiculously good–looking!) brewing equipment. Their Portland, Oregon coffee shop is gorgeous and the baristas intensely knowledgeable. Let's learn how to brew the perfect cup of joe! More

How many kitchen gadgets are also museum pieces? The Chemex coffee maker not only has a place in the Museum of Modern Art, its elegance and function have earned it a permanent place on my kitchen counter. Making a cup of coffee with this simple brewer isn't quite as easy as pushing a button, but the rich, clean results are worth it. More

Like most people, when I think of good coffee locales I think of Italy, Turkey, and maybe Hawaii or South America. But Japan? Their unique brewing method is slowly spreading among coffee enthusiasts and I never even knew. Do you know about Japanese-style coffee? More

Q: My mother in law LOVES good, whole bean coffee. Her birthday is in March, and we would like to make her a gift basket filled with new flavors to try. Seems easy — but here's the catch: She wants decaffeinated coffee that's a dessert blend — something nice to drink in the evenings before bed. I know she loves Starbucks coffee — but I would like to give her a few new brands to try out. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Q: How do I get that stinky coffee smell out of my travel mug?

I usually drink tea, but occasionally I'll fill up with coffee instead for a mid-afternoon pick-me up. Afterwards, the coffee odor/taste lingers for days/weeks, polluting the delicate flavor of my tea!! I've tried vigorous scrubbing/soaking/baking soda, but nothing seems to get rid of the lingering bitterness in my mug. Help! How do I cure my travel mug of its stinky-coffee blues?

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Q: What's the best way to clean the white spots on the Moka Express? I find that's it's hard to restore the aluminum and I don't like to see those spots since I like to display it at all times on the stove.

Would be nice to restore the finish to a brand new look. Is that even possible?

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God Shot, noun: The most perfect shot of espresso you’ve ever made or tasted.

This is no mere shot of espresso grabbed and gulped on your way to work. This is the one espresso that is so perfect that it changes the way you think about coffee. Have you ever had one? More