7 Great Sites & Apps for Coffee Junkies

There are coffee lovers, and then there are connected coffee lovers. Which one are you? By the time you finish reading this, you should fall into the latter category. Connected coffee junkies go beyond a morning cup of joe or daily trip to Starbucks. They own the latest home brew gadgets, read the best coffee blogs, and have smart phones that are loaded with java related apps. Want to get there? Come along with me... just make sure you have a fresh cup nearby.

Barista App
Skip the lines and forget the attitudes. With the Barista App, you can create cafe-quality espresso at home. The personal, portable tutor aims to hook you up with the knowledge you need to get the most out of your espresso machine. Other features include a glossary of terms and the ability to upload and store photos of your best creations.

Daily Shot of Coffee
Daily Shot of Coffee doesn't cater to experts or baristas. Instead, the blog serves the average "joe" who loves the bean and is always craving more. Featuring giveaways, reviews, and the latest coffee news, you'll certainly click away with a new appreciation for what's in your mug.

New York's Best Coffee App
Without singling out the rest of the world, it's safe to say this app exists because A. New Yorkers love their coffee and B. There are no less than one billion spots in the five boroughs to get your fix. New York's Best Coffee app includes over 75 independent cafes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx serving coffee roasted by the best artisan roasters, so you'll never end up with a burnt cuppa.

ShotZombies
ShotZombies is a blog written by barista, blogger, and contributor to the New York Times coffee page, Mike White. Presenting videos, store openings, coffee competitions, and stunning photo roundups, one visit is sure to excite you about brewing your next pot.

F*ck Yeah Coffee!
This Tumblr page doesn't offer coffee news or tell you where to find the purest beans, but it will provide a much needed coffee love session during that 3pm slump. F*ck Yeah Coffee is an awesome collection of craving-inducing photos that are ready for sharing.

Coffee Order
Soon after letting your coworkers know you're a coffee addict, you may end up being the lucky person who makes the daily run. Coffee Order provides an efficient way to take orders from all those lazy folks, resulting in fewer complaints and zero mess-ups.

Coffee Talk App
If you've recently graduated from your basic "cream and two sugars," you might be a little intimidated to walk into a fancy cafe. The CoffeeTalk App is a dictionary of coffee house lingo that will leave you speaking the language of java in no time...or at least help you figure out what and how to order as you wait in line.

How do you stay buzzed when it comes to the latest in coffee? Let us know your picks for the best sites and apps dedicated to coffee in the comments!

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