Antigua Guatemala Coffee

University of San Carlos, Antigua, Guatemala

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:05:00 +0000

This beautiful molded plaster detail at the University of San Carlos in Antigua Guatemala evokes the charm of an earlier time, when the oldest university in Guatemala was founded. There are many more photos of the university of San Carlos.

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Antigua Guatemala, at Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:38:00 +0000

antigua guatemala, at christmas time
Originally uploaded by Flip's Page.

These Maya men are playing the traditional marimba, the national instrument of Guatemala. Guatemala Christmas, and other holidays, are filled withs the sound of the marimba.

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How Global Warming Can Impact What's In Your Coffee Mug

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:13:00 +0000

From Africa to South America, something is brewing - and it isn't your morning cup of joe. At least, it might be today, but what about ten years from now? Or fifty? Or even one hundred? The earth's climate is changing, and the resultant crops are changing with it - including coffee.

What's Going On?

Shifting global temperatures have a direct impact on the growth of coffee plants, regardless of whether the shift is up or down. The first area of change comes in the constituency of the soil, whose chemical properties are modified, typically reducing the amount of water which can be held by the soil.

As the temperature of the earth increases, droughts become more frequent and plants struggle to find water from the soil - and if there isn't enough, the plants may begin to wilt and yield poor quality coffee cherries. A higher temperature also tends to encourage the proliferation of destructive insects, especially with the Arabica beans, which destroy the crops in their own struggle to stay alive.

Why Is This Happening?

That's a good question. Experts concerned with global warming are still trying to find a definite answer to the problem of greenhouse gases and other potential things that encourage climate change, but as for the direct reason why it will impact coffee plants and beans? The answer lies in the changing methods used to grow and farm the crops.

Plantations in places like Brazil and Columbia have made the shift from traditional, shade-grown beans to something called 'sun growth'. Sun growth requires clear-cutting of forests - which also has a devastating effect on the animal population - and only tends to give several profitable seasons of growth before the fields become fallow.

Places like Africa, India, and Central America still use the shade-growth method of production, which is best for the environment: the tree leaves decompose in the soil and replenish it with nutrients, the foliage provides a natural habitat for insects and therefore creates a barrier against their damage to the shrubs, and the trees help with maintaining the earth's delicate atmospheric balance.

Can the Impact Be Reduced?

The best answer to reducing global warming's impact on coffee plantations is to stick with buying a shade-grown product from a Fair Trade company. This small gesture salutes those countries that are trying to do what they can to save the world's crops from becoming so sparse that prices skyrocket - though in some countries like Kenya, drought has already pushed the price of beans upward due to the extremely small amount of production.

Flowering species such as the Coffea Arabica plant are at serious risk in today's changing environment, and small steps taken now to encourage those preventative measures will make a large difference in the long run. After all, no one wants to face a future without coffee.

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Guatemala Christmas Scene

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:18:00 +0000

Guatemala Christmas Scene
Originally uploaded by Lake Atitlan.

This is a Christmas scene from Antigua Guatemala, in Central America.

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Cold Pressed Coffee Has Less Acid And Tastes Better!

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:42:00 +0000

Reduce your coffee acid between 60% and 70% with a better, less bitter taste, through Cold Pressing!

We are a nation of people who love our coffee. So much so that many of us drink a lot of coffee and unfortunately, it's about the most acidic beverage we can drink.

There are two things we can do reduce the "acid factor" and still enjoy our coffee, one is cold press and the other is ask for cold pressed! Although I'd like to throw out the disclaimer that if you are sick or sicker, you should only be focused on a "value added" menu, or the best of the best, and coffee would not make the cut, but reducing the acid in a situation where someone really feels they need to drink coffee, but need it to taste great, cold pressing does reduce the acidity quite a bit.

Having said that however, for those of us living in the performance world that would like maintain our balance and still drink our coffee occasionally, cold pressing is one of those changes you will probably like better and never lookback.

Coffee can become more acidic from the hot brew cycle (the heat process in our coffee maker). Cold pressing simply removes that part of the process, making a concentrate coffee syrup instead, that you would place in the bottom of your coffee cup and simply add boiling water, replicating hot brewed results.

Most people have told us cold pressed coffee tastes like the Hawaiian Kona Coffee because it is such smooth coffee - it's smooth because cold pressing the coffee reduces bitterness. Using organic coffee's help as well and I like French Roast because it's been said to be the least acidic, and in my opinion, great tasting coffee.

How this process works is simple, you cold press once a week or once every 10 days and keep the concentrate in the refrigerator where it is available whenever you need it.

You can always make coffee concentrate yourself and/or cold press yourself, without purchasing the Toddy, by following the cold pressing directions found at http://biogro.us/toddy.html , simply use a large bowl, cheesecloth, and have ready a jar with a lid.

Cold pressed coffee can be easily taken on the road, left in the office refrigerator, and a big wow is it can be found at some of the better coffee houses (they use cold press use for making frozen coffee drinks) - all you have to do is ask them to use the concentrate to make your cup of java! I have them make soy latte with the concentrate. And for those wondering, I occasionally make cold and hot at home and will serve it at parties as well!

By the way, the same thing applies to cooking and food oils, look for cold pressed or fisrst pressed for better taste and healthful results.

pHealthful Hint: Best to start with pure water from your water purifier, and second choice, bottled water.

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Brewing Delicious Coffee At Home

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:24:00 +0000

If you’re still wondering what the rush is about, around the local coffee house, I can tell you, it ain’t the local news! There’s more to a good cup of coffee than who cleans the coffee pot, and those sharp little cookies at the coffee house have figured it out.

If you’re only going to indulge in one cup of Joe a day, you want it to be the best. Well, I’ve got a quick solution for you at home. It’s easy to make a competitive cup of coffee in your own home drip coffee maker while you brush the tangles out of your hair in the morning.

Start with a quality grade of whole bean coffee. Depending on your taste buds, this can be anything from French Roast to Hazelnut Crème to Dark Mediterranean Roast. Pick a few favorites and pack some variety into your boring little life!

You can blend them all together, or just savor them one at a time, but you’ll want a Coffee Grinder that makes them look something like black cornmeal when you pulverize the beans. How strong do you like it?

Use a good amount of beans and pulverize them to a fine powder or leave them a bit grainy if you prefer your coffee a bit less powerful. While the coffee drips, you might want to steam some milk. Short of those powerful little gadgets at the coffee house, the easiest way to steam your milk is to nuke it in the microwave for a few seconds.

This is personal preference. You can use whatever percent of fat in your milk you want, I prefer the real stuff, give me half and half or table cream. I want substance!

Add the coffee down the side of your cup so your cream stays white. I even like to froth mine a bit with a wire whip. There’s something about having an honest to goodness milk mustache that keeps me going all day! Got milk? I want to see proof.

Get a big cup, you’ll want to savor the moment.

Jan Verhoeff enjoys the indulgence of a few luxuries, sharing a cup of coffee with a friend is always a good one.

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Latte Can be Just as Good at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:54:00 +0000

Where do you go for your best coffee? Perhaps you go to your local coffee house. Latte, espresso, mocha - all is available at reasonable cost. But what is reasonable?

Of course, the question of cost means different things to different people. Nobody can deny the sociable aspects of having a coffee in a coffee house. Latte somehow does not taste the same without the social environment. And, of course, there are other features associated with coffee houses that draw punters in for that leisurely cup.

But consider the alternative - or when you simply can't or don't want to go out. What better thing to be able to do than have that perfect cup of coffee in the home. With modern machines this is eminently possible and practical. Gone are the days when the precision of producing a cup of decent coffee was such that you needed a science degree to even attempt it. Gone is the mess and the wastage. Say hello to sparkling new machines, built for the purpose of producing coffee that an expert would be hard pressed to distinguish from the real thing produced elsewhere at four times the cost.

And, incidentally, it IS the real thing. Coffee beans and coffee flavors are available for your home machine at reasonable cost and from reasonable sources. You just have to look and you will find. No more detective work in finding product sources, no more juggling the budget. No more settling for an inferior product due to cost of complexity considerations.

Perfectly stylish and robust coffee machines are available from hundreds of online and offline stores. They fit the bill for coffee making in the same way that they do the pocket. They are as affordable as you want them to be and, treated well, will last years. Now, there are no more excuses for venturing to the coffee house. Latte is on your doorstep.

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How Coffee Affects Weight Loss

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:30:00 +0000

Coffee is a very popular beverage both in the United States and throughout the rest of the world. In fact, most people who drink coffee drink numerous cups throughout the day. \Many people believe that coffee will help them lose weight. This article will seek to show the truth about whether or not coffee serves any purpose as far as weight loss is concerned.

Coffee contains caffeine, which is a powerful and addictive stimulant. Caffeine is a drug that makes people nervous and fidgety. Caffeine alters blood sugar levels. Caffeine causes people to be hungry and crave food. Caffeine disrupts sleep. Excess caffeine causes headaches, nausea, accelerated heartbeat, and anxiety.

Because coffee alters a person's mood very randomly, it is not a good beverage to drink while trying to lose weight. Coffee has the ability to cause a person to feel hungry without a moment's notice. When the effects of coffee are tapering off, a person will generally feel depressed and want to binge on junk food. The practice of binging on junk food can be counterproductive to your goal of losing weight, depending on how much junk food you eat when binging.

Another reason that coffee is a terrible beverage to drink when trying to lose weight is that coffee adds toxins to your body. When you are trying to lose weight, your body is trying to flush out all toxins from your body.

Coffee is a toxin that shuts down the cleansing process of the body and locks other toxins such as fat inside the body. Therefore, it is wise to quit drinking coffee if you are serious about losing weight.

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Coffee or Tea Time is all About "Me Time"

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:10:00 +0000

Nothing says “me time” better than a cup of coffee or tea? A hot, piping cup or mug of the favorite hot beverage alone or with a special friend can seem like an oasis of sanity in the midst of a hectic day. Hot or cold, with some favorite fruit or nut flavors added, can make for a very special time. Both coffee & tea come with caffeine as optional. If you find that caffeine disturbs your sleep or raises your blood pressure, you can opt for the caffeine free version. If, caffeine is not a problem then go for it! Since both coffee & tea contain caffeine naturally, they must undergo a process to remove it. The decaffeination process whether for beans or leaves, takes some of the flavor out of it, so plan to purchase a better grade of coffee when you want the caffeine out.

There is some humor when people link caffeine products with relaxation and comfort, while at the same time, look upon alcohol as a party drink. When in reality, alcohol is a depressant. You can always spice up your coffee & tea with some flavouring. Just check out your local supermarkets. There are a huge variety of flavourings for your coffee & tea. A scented pot of coffee is the norm at breakfast time. The aroma is as exhilarating as the coffee itself. Tea makes a nice break in the afternoon, accompanied by a light sandwich.

Coffee & tea are sometimes split up by gender as well as time of day. Coffee is the man’s drink, served with a newspaper while a flowered porcelain pot of tea is the picture of milady’s genteel tastes. In reality, men all over the world prefer strong mugs of tea and there’s no shortage of women who gather for a ladies afternoon with coffee.

Hot or cold, man or woman, flavored or plain, caffeinated or not, coffee & tea are possibly the best part of the day.

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Transportation in Antigua Guatemala

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:21:00 +0000

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Originally uploaded by Peter Jenkel.

The multi-colored chicken bus is the work horse of transportation in Antigua, as well as the rest of Guatemala, in Central America. The tuk-tuk behind is a relatively new addition, to the taxi fleet.

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What So Great About Gourmet Coffee?

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:07:00 +0000

There is something so relaxing and lazy about sitting at a table having an aromatic cup of coffee. It is hard to stop at one cup that is for certain. However, coffee isn't what it used to be. Since gourmet coffee has hit the shelves it is not longer just something to you do just to perk you up in the morning, it something you drink to enjoy the taste and irresistible flavor of these incredibly made coffees.

People who do not drink coffee often wonder what is so great about gourmet coffee. They ask whether it is made a certain way or it is the taste that lures you in. In fact, it is both reasons. Gourmet coffee is made from very high quality 'Arabica' coffee beans that are hand picked and thoroughly checked over to makes sure they are superior. Unlike commercial coffees that are machine graded, people that are experienced in gourmet coffee beans will be able to see if there is any dirt, leaves, or anything else in the beans that will spoil the taste.

The gourmet coffee beans are then treated with special oils after the roasting process which is what gives it the special flavor that is so tempting to drink. It is a blend of natural oils that are used for the coffee bean treatment. These oils are able to sustain a healthy shelf life without ever spoiling or losing it's characteristic flavors once mixed with the blend of your favorite type of gourmet coffee. The oils and the flavors neutralize each other so you get a very smooth taste without any overpowering blend.

Gourmet coffee is then roasted in a way that customizes the coffee for your taste. Using a light roast, you will contain the natural aroma without the overcooked taste that you find in many of the traditional coffees. Arabic coffee beans are ground perfect fineness to give you the best taste that you can have in a full bodied cup of coffee. There are gourmet coffees that use a more coarser grind to give a completely different taste. It is up to your personal preference as to which level of fineness gives you the best cup of coffee.

Finer grinds are similar to those found in espresso which has a great rich taste, but most gourmet coffee lovers will lean towards the coarse ground coffee powder. That gives the grinds time to mix with the hot water and really pull out the flavor completely, especially when made with drip type filters. What makes Arabica gourmet coffee so great is that the Arabica coffee beans are never stored in a warehouse so after harvesting, roasting, and grinding they go very quickly to the store in which you buy them.

What makes gourmet coffee so great is the way the taste makes you feel. There is no burnt flavor or heavy after taste. It is just pure delight when you drink in the fragrant, warm, and rich taste of gourmet coffee.

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Antigua Guatemala Central America

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:23:00 +0000

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Originally uploaded by Carlos Olmo/vagamundos.

This is the famous arch in Antigua, Guatemala, Central America, with the church La Merced in the distance.

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Antigua Guatemala ruins

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:18:00 +0000

Erdbeben haben in Antigua viele Ruinen von Kirchen und Klöstern hinterlassen. Hier San Francisco.
Originally uploaded by rieckermensch.

This is one of the many ruined buildings in Antigua Guatemala, in Central America. The city has been destroyed (and re-built) several times by natural disasters.

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Antigua Guatemala ruins

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:25:00 +0000

Antigua Guatemala 2007
Originally uploaded by terry culver travels.

Not sure but I think it is Las Capuchinas (happy to be corrected!!) This was a chuirch destroyed in one of Antiguas earlier earthquakes.

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Antigua at night

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:31:00 +0000

Antigua at night
Originally uploaded by ccutlip.

This is the fountain in the Central Park, Antigua Guatemala.

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Café de Guatemala

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:01:00 +0000

Café de Guatemala
Originally uploaded by jof-man.

Wall in San Pedro de Laguna, with advert for Guatemalan coffee. Behind the wall, you can see coffee growing.

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coffee farm

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:45:00 +0000

coffee farm
Originally uploaded by cathron.

This coffee finca (farm) is near Antigua, Guatemala. Notice how the coffee is interplanted with taller trees, to keep the coffee in the shade.

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Guatemala Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:19:00 +0000

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Originally uploaded by painet.

Guatemala indigenous mayan man harvesting organic coffee in San Lucas Toliman, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

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Coffee drying in the street

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:05:00 +0000

Coffee drying in the street underneath political poster
Originally uploaded by eleanormarriott.

Underneath political poster in San Juan, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:59:00 +0000

coffee
Originally uploaded by Randall Fullington.

This is a coffee "benefacio" beside Lake Atitlan, in Guatemala. The coffee is dried in the sun after the fruity part is removed, leaving only the "seed" or bean inside. In Guatemala, these first steps in the process are usually performed immediately after picking, to preserve quality.

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coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:32:00 +0000

coffee
Originally uploaded by peevee@ds.

Coffee Bean, Coorg, May 2007

Guatemala produces some of the world's best coffee.

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Saeco Espresso Machine

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:51:00 +0000

The Saeco espresso machine is made in Italy using only the finest quality materials and comes with many very innovative features. Not only do they offer the user exceptional performance when it comes to making the perfect cup of espresso but also they look very stylish as well and would be perfect in any home today.

Besides this particular machine making perfect espresso's it can also produce wonderful cappuccino's and latte coffees as well. There are a number of different types of Saeco espresso machines available today including the Super Automatic Saeco espresso machine which is fully automated and will do every stage in order to produce a great tasting cup of coffee. This machine grinds the beans as well as carrying out all the other stages to help produce a cup of espresso at any time you want.

In fact all Saeco machines are considered to be some of the best in the world today. Yet compared to some of the more well known brands of espresso machines the Saeco models are much more expensive, however they really are worth what you pay for them.

Today Saeco espresso machines have become the preferred choice of many coffee connoisseurs the world over. This is because the internal components within these particular machines are very robust and this is down to the quality of the craftsmanship that is used to build them. But because they have a specialist feature on them known as the rapid steam technology, which can only be found as standard on other brands of super automatic espresso makers, this puts them one step ahead of their rivals for those people who want to make a great cup of coffee at home at any time they want.

This technology also means that not only can you make a great espresso but also provides you with the ability to make a great cappuccino or latte coffee just as good as those that you would buy in Starbucks or other coffee shop outlets whenever you want.

So when it comes time for you to purchase your first or a new espresso machine that is not going to cost you an arm or a leg but will provide you with everything that you need. Then really you should be considering purchasing a Saeco Espresso Machine.

Ricky highly recommend using Saeco espresso machines.

Visit his site today for a more detailed review of saeco espresso machines such as the Saeco Vienna Espresso Machine Review.

Chicken Buses - Antigua, Guatemala

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Fri, 25 May 2007 16:49:00 +0000

Chicken Buses - Antigua, Guatemala
Originally uploaded by Tattoo Tom.

Two "Chicken Buses" leave the Bus Station next to the Market in Antigua, Guatemala. No doubt, they are bringing your coffee to you!

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Time For A New Coffee Pot?

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:41:00 +0000

The time has come to toss out your old percolator and to go out and invest in a new one. There are many different types to choose from. You are part of the new trend that has been sweeping the nation-you have become accustomed to specialty coffee shops and their literally dozens of different flavors of hot and cold drinks made from coffee.

Now, what type of coffee pot should you purchase? The bottom line is that basically any model can make a good cup of coffee as long as you use decent coffee and follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to make it. So, what is available? There are manual-drip systems, presses, percolators, and pod coffeemakers that brew individual cups using ready-to-use packets of coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The most popular of these models is the automatic drip coffeemakers.

Coffee pots come in sizes from single servings to 12 cups, to 60 or more cups. There are many different types and styles ranging in price from $10 to over than $300. The more expensive the coffee pot, the more options included such as programmable start and stop functions, a water filter, frothing capability, automatic shut off and a carafe.

There are a few features you should consider before purchasing a new coffee pot. These include:

* A removable filter basket—this makes it easy to remove paper filters and to clean.
* A water reservoir that can be easily removed and carried to the sink for filling and cleaning.
* Brewing and temperature controls that can be changed, as needed, when using different types of coffee.
* A programmable timer so that you can set up your coffee the night before—this allows you to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee.
* An automatic shut off feature—just in case you go to work and forget to turn the coffee pot off.

How do you decide which brand to purchase? Start by reading Consumer Reports, they rank all coffee pots and give you an honest opinion on each. Also, when at the coffee shop, see what company makes theirs, or check out the machine in the office or ask your friends. Another reliable source is your parents-they have probably been drinking coffee for decades and have their own preferences.

So, if you only drink one cup of coffee in the morning, you might want to get a single-serve drip or press coffeemaker. If you entertain regularly, you may need to have one that makes 10 or more cups at a time. The decision on which coffee pot to purchase is up to you and it is really not that hard to make an informed decision.

Make your own coffee and wake up to the smell of your freshly brewed coffee in your new coffee pot. Experiment with the different flavored coffees and find out which is your favorite morning, evening and dessert coffee. Add special flavored creamers and you will have a delightful tasting beverage for a fraction of the cost of what you were spending at the local coffee shop. You will be glad you made the decision to get purchase one and to brew your own coffee.

Still looking for the perfect coffee? Try visiting http://www.AllCoffeeSite.com, a website that specializes in providing coffee advice, tips and resources to including information on the coffee pot.

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Are You A Gourmet Coffee Drinker?

noreply@blogger.com (Catarina) — Sun, 06 May 2007 22:29:00 +0000

Do you love your coffee? Can you go a day without a cup of your favorite drink? Coffee as we know it today is much different than when it was first discovered. These days there are so many varieties of gourmet coffee that it is difficult to choose a favorite one.

What Exactly Is Gourmet Coffee?

A cup of gourmet coffee is a relatively new idea. Gourmet coffee is usually only made from Arabica beans, which are usually the coffee beans with the fullest flavors. The general average jar of coffee which you buy in supermarkets is made using a mixture of beans using low grade Brazilian coffee beans and Robusta beans. They also add a small amount of the Arabica coffee beans to ensure a nicer flavor than using just the low grade beans. Also the lower grade beans contain more caffeine than the others.

Usually, gourmet coffee is roasted at the plant and makes it into the consumer’s hands within a week. You can buy pre-ground gourmet coffee, but the preferred way to buy it is while it is still in its bean form. The beans can usually be ground at the store you buy them from.

Commercial coffee is also usually not as fresh. Commercial coffee is pre-ground before it is packaged. After packaging it can take several weeks to actually make it to a grocery store. Usually, the longer pre-ground commercial coffee sits on a shelf waiting to be purchased, the staler and bitter it will become. Generally, the biggest advantage of commercial coffee is that it is cheap compared to some types of gourmet coffee.

The two most important things to remember when looking for gourmet coffee is that it is fresher and has more flavor than the commercial jars of coffee. Another important point to remember with gourmet coffee, is that you can choose where the coffee beans have come from and also know how it has been roasted. If you have yet to try a cup of gourmet coffee, you will not be disappointed. You will be spoilt for choice in the world of gourmet coffee, give it a try. You can find small bags so that if you decide you don’t like that particular variety, you don’t have a 10 pound can in your kitchen still full of coffee. So give gourmet coffee a try, and if you find it is not to your liking you can always revert back to your old ways!

http://www.mycoffeearoma.com is an informative site relating to coffee, coffee machines, coffee mugs, coffee beans, and all things related to coffee.

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