This is a review of a coffee pod produced by Marley Coffee that was sent to us by Distillata.

Marley Coffee Lion’s Blend Coffee Pod

Ash tray meets chalkboard.

Coffee Pod Rating

1 out of 5

Aroma: 2
Acidity: 1
Body: 1
Flavor: 1
Aftertaste: 1

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What is your favorite Pod Coffee?

There are so many Coffee Machine Suppliers out there which make stylish espresso machines. With so many to choose it was hard to narrow it down but today I would like to highlight just 3 Stylish Espresso Machines that have me drooling.

3 Stylish Espresso Machines

Bugatti Div

The Bugatti Diva is a 15-bar pump espresso machine which has a design that just pops out as stylish. It is fitted with a temperature gauge, brass fittings, integrated water tank and a cup warmer. This stylish espresso machine measures at approximately 12-2/5 by 13 by 18-1/2 inches which is not much counter space for so much functionality. The thing I love most about this machine’s design is its simplicity and clean rounded lines. If anyone reading this wants to add something to my birthday list this machine fits the bill perfectly. The Bugatti Diva gets 4 stars according to Amazon reviews and comes with a $795 price tag.

Breville Barista Express

The Breville Barista Expresso is a very unique and stylish espresso machine in its own right. It is fitted with its own adjustable conical burr grinder, sealed bean hopper with an 8oz capacity, a huge 67 oz water tank with water filtration system and has programmable and manual settings. This machine measures at 11.5 x 14.5 x 13.2 inches. One of the coolest novelty features of this machine is its drip tray. The drip tray holds more liquid than most espresso machines in its class and has an indicator that flips up to tell you when it has reached capacity. This is one of the sleekest all in one espresso machines on the market today. I would not mind this machine making its way to my Christmas list for 2012. The Breville Barista Express gets 4.5 stars on Amazon reviews and comes with a $600 price tag.

Rancilio Silvia

The Rancilio Silvia is easily the most talked about consumer espresso machine of its class. It is known for its consistency, stylish design and ability to make great tasting espresso. This espresso machine measure at 9.2 x 11.2 x 13.2 inches which makes it the smallest of the three. If I was in the market for an espresso machine, which right now I actually am, I would have to choose the Rancilio Silvia. This machine is well established and has a firm reputation of delivering for the consumer. The only 2 drawbacks I have heard on a consistent basis are its small drip tray and the price tag. The price tag for the machine alone is cool $650 but a grinder, which you will need because the Rancilio does not come with one, will run you around $300. The Rancilio Silvia gets a 4.5 stars on Amazon reviews. I for one am adding this to my what I am spending my tax return on this year list.

Do you have a favorite espresso machine or additional plusses or minuses about the espresso machines above you would like to add?

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Just for fun I have been tweeting and posting facebook updates with coffee jokes. The Coffee Jokes are often times corny and many times fueled by the coffee I am drinking at the time. If you have coffee jokes please share them in the comments. I will continue to add jokes and update this article over time.

Coffee Jokes

Why did Coffee cross the road? – Because he was tired of being ground-ed.

Why did Coffee cross the road? – To get to his daily grind.

Why was Espresso so sad? – Because he was under so much pressure at work.

Who does Coffee trust most? – Espresso because he will always take a shot for a friend.

Why did Espresso keep checking his watch? – Because he was pressed for time.

Why was Tea so grumpy? – Because it hadn’t had it’s Coffee yet and was really Tea-d off.

What does Coffee say when it’s depressed? – Pour Me, Pour Me.

What did one coffee say to the other coffee? – Where you bean?

What did Coffee say to Filter? – You put a strain on our relationship.

Coffee Knock Knock Jokes

Knock Knock.
Who’s there?
Coffee Brew.
Coffee Brew Who?
Coffee Brew for me not you.

Knock Knock.
Who’s there?
Caffeine.
Caffeine Who?
Caffeine in your blood stream.

Knock Knock.
Who’s there?
Joe Coffee
Joe Coffee Who?
Joe Coffee’s Ready!

Which jokes to you like? Which ones should I take off the list?

Share your own coffee jokes in the comments.

Latte Art Video of a barista from Cafe Main making a Rosetta.

Today I hung out with Tikva, Owner and Manager, at Cafe Main in Grandview Missouri. She showed me how to pour the latte art designs such as rosetta and heart. We got a bunch of great footage that I am going to share with you over the next couple weeks but for now here is a short compilation.

Latte Art