All posts by Colin Mansfield

About Colin Mansfield

I'm a college student born in Boise, Idaho who loves coffee. BoiseCoffee.org was birthed out of a desire to share my passion for coffee with others through reviews and tips. It has since evolved into a discussion of like-minded individuals. We all seek to make the world a better place through our unique talents and goals. Coffee can help.

S1 Episode 1: Let’s Order Coffee

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I’m super excited to announce the brand-new hot-off-the-press BoiseCoffee Podcast! After much deliberation, I’ve decided that Podcasting is too fun to pass up. These short-form (usually 15-45 min) episodes will be aimed at coffee newcomers and veterans alike.

In this pilot episode I refer to my 2011 post The Definitive Guide to Ordering Coffee and take it a level deeper with a brief discussion on why supporting your local coffee shop is important. If you’d like to continue the discussion, leave a comment here or shoot me a tweet.

 

Edit: You’ll have to pardon my Podcast newness! At about the 14 minute mark I mention a couple beverages that you should check out, but I never got around to talking about them! So sorry about that. Below are the drinks in question.

  • Cubano Shot: A shot of espresso pulled through sugar. For best results, the barista should use Sugar In the Raw! This produces a very sweet, very powerful pick-me-up that has its origins, as the name implies, from Cuba.
  • Shot in the dark/red eye: a cup of drip coffee with one or more shots of espresso tossed in. If you’re a caffeine junky, this is the drink for you; beware though – the combination of brewed coffee with strong espresso makes for a rather bitter beverage.

I’ll make sure to brush up on my Podcasting skills for future episodes. Cheers!

The Coffee Guy

Coffee & Photography

Coffee and photography are a match made in heaven. Coffee shops are perfect places to capture pictures of real life unfolding as it usually does, while at the same time providing an elegant backdrop in a way few other places can.

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Dave Cossey, who blogs over at Photography Dock, noticed that there aren’t many places online to find tips on how to capture the perfect coffee picture. He threw together this handy guide to help give some direction to people looking to get a great shot – coffee and camera puns totally intended. Why? Both coffee and photography are passions of his.

Here is a short breakdown of his tips (check out his post for the full explanations!)

1. Shoot the coffee itself
2. Get some customer shots
3. Remember the cashier & workers
4. Get behind the scenes
5. Notice the environment

Whether you’re a photography pro and looking to expand your portfolio, or you’re an amateur (like me) who’s learning the basics, this is a great place to start. Check out his blog, and let him know what you think!

The Coffee Guy