Coffee grounds used to both feed and support biodiesel-producing algae

Although they have a number of potential uses, spent coffee grounds typically just end up in landfills – or at best, in compost heaps. According to a new study, however, they could soon be utilized to both support and feed biodiesel-producing algae.Con… Continue reading Coffee grounds used to both feed and support biodiesel-producing algae

xBloom grinds whole roasted beans for each single serving of coffee

Most baristas will tell ya – if you want a really good cup of coffee, you have to start with freshly ground beans. That’s where the home-use xBloom machine comes in, as it brews individual servings of pour-over coffee from whole roasted beans that it g… Continue reading xBloom grinds whole roasted beans for each single serving of coffee

Single-serve Coffee Balls touted as compostable alternative to pods

Single-use, single-serve coffee “pods” are definitely not eco-friendly, which is why refillable pods have been created. Swiss company CoffeeB is taking a different approach, however, with its fully compostable Coffee Balls.Continue ReadingCategory: Aro… Continue reading Single-serve Coffee Balls touted as compostable alternative to pods

Single-serve Coffee Balls touted as compostable alternative to pods

Single-use, single-serve coffee “pods” are definitely not eco-friendly, which is why refillable pods have been created. Swiss company CoffeeB is taking a different approach, however, with its fully compostable Coffee Balls.Continue ReadingCategory: Aro… Continue reading Single-serve Coffee Balls touted as compostable alternative to pods

BruTrek pour over coffee maker collapses flat for backpackers who brew

From simple straws that acts as filters to portable espresso makers that offer the more complete experience, we’ve seen all kinds of approaches to helping camping enthusiasts get a caffeine fix in the wild. BruTrek’s newly launched Collapsible Pour Ove… Continue reading BruTrek pour over coffee maker collapses flat for backpackers who brew

Laser-extracted cold-brew coffee could be a Monday-morning game changer

Researchers in Germany have created a laser-powered extraction system that pumps out cold-brew about 300 times faster than traditional methods. Arguably superior in flavor, aroma and caffeination, cold-brew coffee may soon be convenient too.Continue Re… Continue reading Laser-extracted cold-brew coffee could be a Monday-morning game changer

To-go coffee cups shed trillions of plastic particles under normal use

Getting a handle on the true dangers posed by the widespread problem of plastic pollution involves understanding the different ways it moves through the environment, including its migration into the human body. A new study has explored the ways everyda… Continue reading To-go coffee cups shed trillions of plastic particles under normal use