Cafe Con Amor

Free coffee for cops brews controversy

Kadmiel — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:44:47 +0000

Police have been paying extra attention to shops and restaurants where they are also getting freebies and discounts There have long been jokes about police and their fondness for doughnuts, but it seems that coffee is the order of the day for cops looking for freebies. Politiken newspaper reports that the 7-Eleven convenience store at Højbro Plads [...]

There is No “X” in Espresso – Ordering in Today’s Coffee Shops

Kadmiel — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:39:01 +0000

Coffee is the number one drink in the world and next to oil it is the second largest export in the world. With the boom of franchise coffee shops across the United States and the world, espresso based drinks have entered into global tasted and not limited to what one might think of sitting in [...]

Coffee’s Hidden Health Benefits

Kadmiel — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:48:47 +0000

Do you need a reason, besides a jolt of chilled refreshment, to pour a cup of your favorite blend of coffee over ice? According to a study done at the University of South Florida, “Caffeine Reverses Memory Impairment in Mice With Alzheimer’s Symptoms,” coffee drinkers may have a reason rather than cooling off to have [...]

What to Look for When Choosing a One-cup Coffee Maker

Kadmiel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:17:08 +0000

Single-serve coffee systems and one cup coffee makers were first introduced in the late 1990s, and have become more and more popular with each passing year. If you are considering a one cup coffee maker for your house or office, there are a number of things you should consider in making your decision. Types of [...]

Organic Coffee Beans – Why You Should Make the Switch Now

Kadmiel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:13:53 +0000

We see a lot of organic coffee beans available in the market. Are they worth it? Here is a look at some of the reasons for making the switch to organic coffee beans. The Future of Agriculture From all indications, the future of agriculture lies with organic farming. For the consumer, this means healthier produce. Organic farmers [...]

Colombian coffee comes with smuggled cocaine

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:16:53 +0000

Wow that will be sure to perk you up in the morning!! original article HERE Customs agents discovered an extra ingredient in a shipment of Colombian coffee: nearly a half-ton of cocaine. U.S. Customs officer Troy Simon said Thursday it was his agency’s biggest cocaine find at the Port of New Orleans since more than two tons turned [...]

Funny Coffee Poem

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:17:33 +0000

Coffee Told Me By Evan Hawkins Coffee told me that it loved me It woke me up in the morning And kept me warm in the cold Coffee told me that it loved me It kept me company driving to Denver And reminded me of all the names of my old acquaintances Coffee told me that it loved me It helped my nine to [...]

A nose for coffee

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:37:50 +0000

As Bob Weeks offers me a cup of coffee made with a stock of organic Ethiopian beans he’d roasted the day before, I can’t wait to see how he’s going to prepare it. His kitchen is outfitted with choice coffee-making hardware, including a restaurant-caliber espresso machine and a Dutch Technivorm Moccamaster, which he calls the only [...]

How To make Espresso

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:17:34 +0000

Here is a short video i came across on how to make a wonderful espresso I thought i would share it with you !

History Of Espresso

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:14:30 +0000

Human beings, being cognitive of their mortality, have a strong sense of the preciousness of time. One of the principal forces that drives the development of technology is the intrinsic desire to do things faster. An overwhelming aspect of measures for the standards of living are the conveniences and leverages that we as a species [...]