Maker SHED

DIY Coffee collects five hot MAKE magazine projects to supercharge your java:

* Home-Build Coffee Roaster
* Bottomless Espresso Portafilter
* Toaster Tea Popper
* Perfect Espresso Temperature Hack
* Web-Fired Coffee with X10 Automation

Got a jones for caffeine and technology? Mod your espresso machine to dial in the perfect shot, with precise temperature control and a filter hack that kicks out maximum tasty crema. Roast your own with a hand-built custom coffee roaster. Hack a toaster timer to perfect-brew your tea every time. And fire up your coffee pot from the internet using X10 automation. Using home-grown techniques and off-the-shelf parts, caffeine junkies will find everything they need to overclock the fix from their favorite shade-grown beverage.