EXOTIC COFFEE

Coffee Enema Good For Liver Detoxification

2010-11-22T02:25:00.001-08:00

The coffee enema has been used for many years to detoxify the liver. It is a low-volume enema that remains only in the sigmoid colon. There is a duct between the sigmoid colon and the liver called the entero-hepatic circulation system. When the stool reaches this point, it contains many toxins, which are sent to the liver for detoxification. The coffee enema will increase the transit time in the bowel. The caffeine that is absorbed into the entero-hepatic system causes the liver ducts, including the bile ducts, to empty into the sigmoid colon and be eliminated. Releasing the toxins in the liver ducts, makes room for toxins from the body to enter the liver for detoxification. The alkaloids in the caffeine stimulate the production of glutathione-S-transferase, which is an enzyme that facilitates the liver detoxification pathways.

Coffee enemas will not waste minerals and electrolytes because they have already been absorbed in the previous sections of the intestines. The coffee enema is safe even for people who are sensitive to caffeine because the coffee remains in the sigmoid colon, where it will not be absorbed, provided the proper amount is used and the enema bag is not place too high.

Boil 1 quart of water in a non-aluminum pot. Add 2 tablespoons or more of coffee and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove pot from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsulfured molasses (optional). Cool to 90 degrees F. or less. Pour the coffee mixture through a fine mesh strainer into two 1 cup measuring cups. Clamp the end of the enema bag. Pour 1 cup of filtered coffee mixture into the enema bag. Release the clamp until the coffee begins to flow out, then clamp the bag again immediately.

Hang the enema bag at a height of about 3 feet, not higher. Lie on the floor and gently insert the nozzle. Use vegetable oil on the nozzle if needed. Release the clamp and let the coffee mixture flow into the sigmoid colon. Clamp the tubing as soon as there is a sensation of "fullness" or when the enema bag is empty and remove the nozzle. If possible, without forcing yourself, retain the enema for 10 minutes, then empty your bowel.

After emptying your bowel, repeat the process with the remaining (1 cup) of coffee mixture. If you cannot hold 1 cup of coffee mixture enema, take several smaller enemas.

When the bile duct empties, you will hear or feel a squirting sensation in the area of your right rib cage. After feeling the bile emptying, you can stop taking enemas for that day.

If you do not feel the bile duct emptying after one week of daily enemas, increase the strength of the coffee or take slightly larger volume enemas.

You should not feel nervous or jittery after the enema because the coffee does not get absorbed systemically.

Repeat enemas as needed to detoxify chemical toxins and/or allergic reactions.

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Northport, New York 11768

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1 Cup Kopi Sehari Bisa Membuat Anda Panjang Umur

2010-11-22T01:55:00.000-08:00

Dengan meminum 1 cangkir kopi setiap hari ternyata bisa menjadi rahasia memiliki umur panjang, ujar para peneliti seperti dikutip Dailymail.

Sebuah penelitian unik dilakukan untuk mengetahui hal yang dapat membantu orang mencapai usia 100 tahun meski mereka memiliki tekanan darah tinggi. Jawaban yang terungkap adalah meminum kopi secangkir setiap hari.

Berdasarkan sebuah hasil penelitian yang dilansir awal pekan ini, secangkir kopi setiap hari akan dapat membantu elastisitas pembuluh darah, hal yang dapat mencegah penyakit jantung.

Orang yang minum satu atau dua cangkir setiap hari memiliki tingkat elastisitas arteri yang lebih baik ketimbang yang cuma minum kopi sedikit atau sama sekali tak pernah menyentuh kopi.

Subjek penelitian merupakan warga berusia 65 hingga 100 tahun di pulau Ikaria di Yunani. Pulau itu terkenal dengan julukan pulau "umur panjang" dan sepertiga penduduknya mencapai usia 90 tahun.

Pengidap kanker di pulau itu 20 persen lebih sedikit dibandingkan rata -rata penduduk Barat, bahkan tidak ada dari mereka yang menderita dementia (pikun).

Pulau itu juga merupakan tujuan wisata sejak abad ke-6, saat itu turis Yunani kuno dan Romawi mengunjungi air panas legendaris yang bisa menyembuhkan sakit di persendian dan penyakit kulit.

Para ahli di zaman modern mengklaim pola makan ala mediterania yang baik untuk jantung ditambah madu setempat serta teh herbal lokal juga pegang peranan.

Kini, minum kopi reguler juga diteliti oleh para peneliti dari Universitas Athena guna mengetahui apakah hal itu juga membuat hidup lebih panjang.

Mereka meneliti 485 orang dengan tekanan darah yang tinggi, yang secara medis dikenal dengan hipertensi.

Hipertensi membuat beban jantung bertambah dan akibatnya pembuluh darah tak lentur lagi serta berkurang elastisitasnya. Pada tahap lanjut, keadaan itu akan meningkatkan kemungkinan serangan Jantung dan stroke.

Dr Christina Chrysohoou, yang memimpin penelitian itu, mengakui ada bukti yang bertentangan mengenai dampak meminum kopi dengan kesehatan jantung. Beberapa penelitian menunjukkan bahwa minum kopi memperparah tekanan darah tinggi.

Tetapi, meminum kopi sudah melekat erat sebagai tradisi dalam budaya Yunani sehingga penting untuk meneliti kaitan minum kopi di pulau itu dengan "harapan hidup yang tinggi". kata Chrysohoou.

Pembuluh darah para subyek diteliti kekenyalan dan kelenturannya. Sekitar 56 persen peminum kopi berkategori moderat yaitu mengkonsumsi kopi antara satu hingga dua gelas sehari, memiliki kesehatan pembuluh darah yang baik, dengan aliran darah yang mereka miliki serupa dengan orang yang lebih muda.

Pembuluh darah mereka lebih lentur ketimbang dari orang yang sedikit atau bahkan tidak mengkonsumsi kopi.

Satu dari sepuluh orang yang meminum tiga atau lebih cangkir kopi sehari paling rendah kelenturan pembuluh darahnya.Temuan itu dilansir pada kongres The European Society of Cardiology di Stockholm.

Dr Chrysohoou mengatakan peminum kopi rata-rata mengkonsumsi 25-50 ml kopi sehari. Kopi Yunani maupun kopi lain punya kasiat yang sama.

Ia memperkirakan, kandungan kopi antara lain kafein dan antioksidan dapat memperbaiki fungsi pembuluh darah dengan meningkatkan kemampuan menyerap nitric oksit, yang penyerapannya terganggu pada pasien hipertensi.

Tetapi, terlalu banyak meminum kopi dapat menyebabkan hilangnya dampak itu. Salah satu temuan kritis bahwa para peminum kopi moderat meminum dengan santai sambil menikmatinya.

"Mereka bermasyarakat, bersama teman-teman di kafetaria atau keluarga di rumah, mendiskusikan persoalan sehari-hari dan santai. Itulah yang terjadi pada jiwa yang sehat, dan hal itu memang penting secara psikologis ," ungkap Chrysohoou.

source: http://antaranews.com/berita/1283347273/secangkir-kopi-sehari-=-panjang-umur

Bagaimana dengan Anda ?? sudahkah meminum 1 cangkir kopi hari ini ?

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Barista Coffee Machines

2010-11-17T05:02:00.000-08:00

Barista Esspreso coffee machines are really simple to control. They’ve outstanding easy-to-press buttons along with colored energy indicators that are straightforward to read. You’ll be able to tell the machine is on simply because this indicator button will light up. This is just the beginning with regards to the great features of a barista type espresso coffee machine.

The portafilter on a barista type espresso machines will function properly. It really is a pressurized kind of portafilter, so you get a 23-25 second brew time for a double shot of great expresso, compared to an inadequate 10-11 2nd brew time on other lesser models. The portafilter is also simple to load and use. It does supply lots of loading room for fulfilling espresso coffee shots, and it also holds heat nicely. This indicates you will have the appropriate temperature for extracting espresso beans. This can make the distinction from a great morning and a fantastic start!

The number 1 factor all users of an espresso machine will appreciate is just how simple it is to transfer the steaming wand around. The wand is normally the exact height and length; some machines don’t have this feature – look for it. These inadequate wands then force you to maneuver your machine to the edge of the counter just to obtain your pitcher of milk in the proper position. This may be awkward and harmful. With the a good machine there’s no such concern. You’ll be able to leave the machine where it should be and nonetheless fit the pitcher underneath.
For steaming and foaming milk, these barista style espresso machines supply the ordinary wand. It’s created from stainless steel, which is a lot much better than plastic, however it only has single hole on the tip. The wand can make foam simply for your lattes, but some users have discovered it simple to use the wand in a swirling motion to develop the truly fine foam. This might be a picky characteristic that only espresso coffee aficionados search for, but if you’re an aficionados, you’ll appreciate the distinction this feature will make.

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2 - 4 Cangkir Kopi Sehari Bermanfaat Bagi Kesehatan

2010-11-15T23:52:00.000-08:00

Minum kopi ternyata berguna bagi kesehatan. Paling tidak kata dokter ahli saraf asal Prancis, Astrid Nehlig, meneguk kopi 2-4 cangkir sehari bermanfaat bagi jantung, mengatasi risiko diabetes atau kanker. “Tapi minum kopi tidak direkomendasikan bagi anak-anak,” kata Astrid di Nusa Dua, Bali.

Hal itu dikemukakan Astrid kepada wartawan disela acara Siposium Kopi 2010 bertajuk Kopi dan Kesehatan. Acara yang diikuti 150 peserta dari sejumlah negara, merupakan simposium ke-22 sejak 1968. Acara itu dirangkaikan dengan Konferensi Internasional Kopi dan Kakao ke-23.
Dikatakan Astrid yang tampil dalam acara jumpa wartawan bersama belasan dokter ahli yang meneliti manfaat kopi bagi kesehatan, kopi memiliki kandungan senyawa penyegar. Karena itu lanjut Astrid, minum kopi dalam jumlah yang ditentukan, bisa memberikan manfaat bagi kesehatan.

Hanya saja, sebut Astrid, hingga saat ini belum banyak penelitian yang menyebutkan manfaat minum kopi bagi anak-anak. Termasuk mengenai keyakinan yang ada di kalangan masyarakat Idonesia bahwa kopi bisa menyembuhkan step atau kejang-kejang pada anak, disebutkannya sebagai objek yang menarik untuk diteliti.

Sementara itu, ahli jantung asal Australia, Kevin Craft mengatakan, minum kopi sebaiknya kopi murni, bukan kopi campuran. Menjawab pertanyaan, dia menyebutkan bahwa yang selama ini ditelitinya adalah kebiasaan minum kopi murni, bukan minum kopi yang bubuknya dicampur bahan lain, seperti beras atau dicampur jagung.

Mengenai orang yang susah tidur setelah minum kopi, disebutkannya hal itu sangat tergantung kepada sensitifitas masing-masing orang. Karena itu dia menyarankan, mereka yang sensitif oleh akibat minum kopi, agar berhenti minum kopi pada jam 15.00. “Jadi ada waktu beberapa jam, sebelum yang bersangkutan beranjak tidur,” katanya.

Tentang kebiasaan seseorang meminum kopi dengan atau tanpa gula, disebutkannya untuk olahragawan sebaiknya minum kopi manis. Kopi jelas Kevin merupakan minuman yang nol kandungan kalori, sehingga perlu dicampur gula untuk menambahkan kalori.

Sementara itu tentang pengaruh perubahan iklim terhadap keberlanjutan produksi kopi di dunia, disebutkan Kevin bahwa perubahan iklim ikut mempengaruhi produksi kopi. Kevin juga menyebutkan pentingnya produksi kopi mengangkat kesejahteraan petani, karena selama ini secangkir kopi di kedai dijual bisa sampai Rp 30 ribu, tetapi harga jual petani hanya Rp 30 ribu per kilogramnya. “Petani kurang dari 10 persen menerima hasil dari harga jual kopi, jadi ada ketimpangan,” katanya.

Sementara itu Surip Mawardi dari Pusat Penelitian Kopi Jember, Jawa Timur mengatakan, orang Indonesia rata-rata minum kopi 1 kilogram setiap orang setahun atau dengan konsumsi totalnya 220.000 ton setahun. Adapun produksi kopi nasional mencapai 650.000 ton setahun dan sekitar 400.000 ton untuk pasar ekspor.

Source : REPUBLIKA.CO.ID,NUSA DUA

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20 Interesting Facts All About Coffee

2010-11-15T03:02:00.000-08:00

Here are 20 interesting facts all about coffee.

1. Coffee is the second most traded product in the world after petroleum.

2. Each year some 7 million tons of green beans are produced world wide. Most of which is hand picked.

3. Over 53 countries grow coffee worldwide with almost all of them along the equator.

4. The world’s largest coffee producer is Brazil with over 3,970 million coffee trees and is responsible for 30 to 40 % of total world output. Colombia comes in second with around two thirds of Brazil’s production.

5. It takes five years for a coffee tree to reach maturity.

6. The average yield from one tree is the equivalent of one roasted pound of coffee.

7. With the exception of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, no coffee is grown in the United States or its territories.

8. Most coffee is transported by ships with approximately 2,200 ships involved in transporting the coffee each year.

9. Germany is the world’s second largest consumer of coffee.

10. 27% of U.S. coffee drinkers and 43% of German drinkers add a sweetener to their coffee.

11. People who buy coffee primarily at drive through windows on their way to work will spend as much as 45 hours a year waiting in line.

12. The average person who buys coffee outside the office to consume at work will spend the equivalent value of a round trip plane ticket to Florida every year.

13. The first coffee house in Europe opened in Venice in 1683, while coffee was available in Europe as early as 1608, mostly for the rich.

14. The expression “a cup of Joe” was first coined during WWII, when American servicemen (known as G.I. Joes) were identified as big coffee drinkers.

15. The popular trend towards flavored coffees originated in the United States during the 1970’s.

16. October 1st is the official Coffee Day in Japan

17. Most of the world’s coffee is grown by small-scale coffee farming families

18. The global coffee industry makes about $60 billion annually. Coffee farmers earn as little as 4 cents a pound for the coffee they pick by hand.

19. 25 million families around the world work in the coffee-fields and totally depend on the coffee crop as th
their only source of income.

20. A Belgian living in Guatemala invented the first instant coffee in 1906 and later immigrated to the United States. His name, ironically enough, was George Washington.

article source : http://www.anythingbutcoffee.com/coffee-facts/

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Kopi Luwak Halal for Moslem

2010-11-11T21:24:00.000-08:00

A preacher recently suggested the beverage might not be "halal" — or religiously approved — because its provenance makes it unclean. But after a long discussion, Finally the influential Indonesian Ulema Council said that the coffee, known locally as Kopi Luwak, could be consumed ( halal) as long as the beans were washed.

Kopi Luwak, which takes it name from the Indonesian word for civets, is made from hard beans that have been eaten by the nocturnal critters and then fermented in their stomachs before being pooped out and roasted. Civet cats are mongoose-like animals.

In Indonesia, the world's most population Moslem nation, Kopi Luwak is produced in the main Java island, Sumatra and Sulawesi. It is also found under different names elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Only 1,000 pounds are said to be produced annually worldwide.

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Kopi Luwak Give benefits for Our Health

2010-11-10T22:53:00.000-08:00

Kopi Luwak (Civet Coffee) is the most valuable and expensive coffee in the world at this moment, so to get into the Guinness Book of Records. 4 years recent Luwak coffee prices in international markets increased, even at US$ 450 - 500/kilograms of dry beans (moisture content 11.5% - 12%). Compare the price of regular coffee a number of quality which only US$ 4.5 / kilograms.

Kopi Luwak has been known to international, even overseas, there is a cafe that sells Kopi Luwak with an expensive price. long ago, during Dutch Colonial in Indonesia around 100 years ago, Kopi Luwak was the top market position, both in terms of taste and price. However, because the first product quality has not been maintained continuously, The main cause, Kopi Luwak 100% still depend on nature.

Studies of coffee was still ongoing. This was considered necessary because the coffee was still save a lot of benefits that have not been exposed.

1. NERVE DISEASE PREVENTION

Caffeinated coffee drinkers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Content of antioxidants in coffee will prevent cell damage associated with Parkinson’s. While the caffeine will inhibit inflammation in the brain, which is often associated with Alzheimer’s.

2. PROTECT TEETH

Coffee containing cafein have anti – bacterial and anti – sticky so it can keep the bacteria that cause tooth layer gnawing holes. Drinking a cup of coffee each day is proven to prevent the risk of oral cancer by half. The compound is found in coffee also may limit the growth of cancer cells and damage DNA

3. REDUCING THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER

At menopause period, women which consume 4 (four) cups of coffee per day will reduce risk of breast cancer up to 38%, according to published study in The Journal of Nutrition. Coffee releasing phytoestrogens and flavonoids that can withstand the growth of tumors. However, consumption of less than 4 (four) cups will not get this benefit. Prevent gallstones. Gallstones grow when the mucus in the gallbladder trapping crystals – crystals of cholesterol. Xanthine, which is found in caffeine, will reduce the risk of mucus and storage. Two cups of coffee or more every day will help this process.

4. PROTECT THE SKIN

Consumption of 2-5 cups of coffee every day can help lower the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer by 17 percent. Caffeine can stimulate the skin to kill cells – pre-cancerous cells, and also stop the growth of tumors.

5. PREVENT DIABETES

People who consumed 3-4 cups of regular coffee or decaf coffee (with caffeine levels are reduced) will reduce the risk of developing type II diabetes by 30 percent. Chlorogenic acid can help prevent insulin resistance, which is a sign of this disease.

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Choosing the right coffee distributor

2010-11-10T04:35:00.000-08:00

There are several important aspects to take into consideration when choosing the right coffee distributor :

Reputation
One of the most important factors when choosing any business’s service or product should be the company’s reputation. Consider the daily consumer buying decisions. People are more likely to make a purchase from a company that has a positive reputation rather than from one that doesn’t.

The same holds true for choosing a wholesale coffee distributor. This will require doing some research. Fortunately, today there is an abundance of resources on the Internet that offer business ratings and user reviews. There are also numerous blog properties that feature public commentary regarding such matters. Simply asking fellow office managers or non-competing coffee shop owners may be a good way to research as well. Although it may seem inconvenient, doing the necessary digging will lead you to the right wholesale coffee distributor.

Value
The price of coffee is not the only matter to consider here. Wholesale coffee prices are already going to seem fairly low compared to those of grocery stores or convenience marts. When doing our research, make sure to factor in the cost of shipping. Oftentimes coffee distributors will catch customers’ eyes with low prices, but then charge steep shipping costs. Another item to look into before making your decision is available discounts or allowances. For instance, distributors will often give quantity discounts for certain amounts purchased. All of these factors contribute to the overall value you are receiving from a wholesale coffee distributor.

Selection
The coffee distributor you choose should offer a wide variety of products. This includes a large assortment of blends, roasts and brands. Without an extensive selection your options will be limited and you will most likely find yourself going through multiple avenues in order to purchase the necessary coffees. This will inevitably increase costs.

Experience
When looking into wholesale coffee distributors it is important to understand the significance of choosing one with extensive experience. Companies that have been operating for a substantial number of years understand how to operate in a manner that complements your business. They have already gone through their "growing pains" and have worked out any issues that might directly affect your order. Their history demonstrates that they have succeeded in providing quality services and products and will continue to do so.

Convenience
Perhaps the best consideration is that of convenience. Are customers able to order directly online, or do they have to call? Is there an automatic ordering program that ships and bills orders regularly without requiring customers to be involved each time? Wholesale coffee suppliers that offer these convenient services should rank high on your list.

Choosing the right wholesale coffee distributor is a tricky task. It will take time, research and planning to assess not only your needs, but also which company will view your decision as a partnership rather than a simple sale. By considering the items explained above you should be able to select the ideal coffee distributor for your unique situation.
(Article Source by: Mimin )

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The Best of the Best Coffee

2010-11-09T18:59:00.000-08:00

Island of St. Helena Coffee Company

Third on the prestigious list of the most internationally sought after coffees is coffee grown in the Island of St. Helena. This coffee was discovered and brought initially to Paris during Napoleon's term of exile in the island. St. Helena's coffee is made from a unique type of bean known as Green Tipped Bourbon Arabica, and is known for its exclusive flavor. St. Helena coffee is valued at an average of US$ 174 per kilograms.

Hawaiian Kona Coffee

Last but certainly not least is Hawaiian Kona Coffee, for its prized and delicious flavor. Kona Coffee is a variety of coffee grown on the slopes of mountains in the Big Island of Hawaii. The Kona District's brilliant sunny mornings, humid, rainy afternoons and temperate nights create ideal coffee growing conditions, making Kona Coffee one of the most sought-after types in the world. Kona coffee is creamy and smooth, with the rich, almost-chocolaty taste. It is well balanced, with slight acidity and medium-body. It has an enticing aroma and somewhat complex, spicy flavor. Hawaiian Kona averages at about US$ 74.9 per kilograms.

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

The fourth contestant on the list of the top five most delicious coffees is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. As its namesake suggests, Jamaican coffee is grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, and is known for its mild flavor and lack of bitterness. Over the decades, this coffee has become prized and revered worldwide and has become one of the most sought after coffees in the world. The climate of the Blue Mountain region in Jamaica is cool and foggy with high rainfall, with rich soil is very rich. Blue Mountain coffee averages at US$ 108 per kilograms.

Hacendia La Esmeralda

Hacienda La Esmeralda comes second in the list of most expensive coffees. It is grown on a rare plant called a geisha tree, found in Boquete, Panama. The geisha tree was once ignored, as it grew few coffee beans, and was used to anchor the soil around plantations. Only a few decades ago it was rediscovered and its coffee tried on a whim-when its true specialty recognized. Hacienda la Esmeralda coffee is known for its intense flavor of jasmine and citrus with blueberry. Each brew seems to have a unique flavor-each more intricate and delicious than the last. Hacienda la Esmeralda averages at US$ 229 per kilograms.

Kopi Luwak

Kopi Luwak has made itself known to be the most expensive, most delicious, and most sought after coffee in the whole world. Kopi Luwak coffee beans are not picked from the coffee plant however, but from the feces of a raccoon-like animal called an Asian Palm Civet in Indonesia and the Philippines. These civets consume coffee berries, but the beans remain undigested and pass through the civet's digestive tract. Once a predictable spot of defecation is observed, coffee collectors extract the beans from the excrement, heavily wash, purify, and sun dry them. Kopi Luwak is sold for as much as US$ 450-500 per kilograms -and is said to be worth it, because of its unique taste.

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What is your Choice ??

2010-11-08T04:56:00.000-08:00

There is 2 varieties of coffee : Arabica and Robusta. Coffee Robusta is much of caffeine than Arabica but low acidity. and Arabica is less of caffeine but high acidity.
The cultivation of Robusta is relative easier than Arabica. These type of coffee are grown in low altitude, most of this coffee can be found in Brazil, West Africa and Indonesia.
Arabica come up with about 80 percent of world coffee population. Many coffee connoisseurs search this type of coffee. Planting Arabica beans is more difficult than Robusta beans, because it must grow in high altitude with specific climate.

One of the unique cultivation of Robusta coffee can be found in South Sumatra Indonesia. The farmers using the animal called Palm Civet for their cultivation of Robusta coffee. This animal only eats the coffee bean which is really done. After that through the digestive tract, the beans are collected by the farmers. Of course the beans are already cleaned first before becoming the light roast. This type of coffee is popular as Kopi Luwak and the price for sipping one cup is about 15 dollars.
If you care about your health, you should drink kopi luwak whether Robusta or Arabica. Because of the research, it have a lot of benefit for human health.

Arabica or Robusta all is your choices now ??
( Article source by: Christopher )

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'Jamaican Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee: A Taste of Heaven on Earth

2010-11-05T20:21:00.000-07:00

A cup of good coffee on the breakfast table is always a great way to welcome the morning. Since its inception centuries ago, coffee has become the most popular beverage and the world's most traded and sought-after commodities.
Over the years, many coffee variants have originated from different places, which paved the way for gourmet coffee to have a niche in the world market.
Aside from the basic Robusta and Arabica variants, there are other rare coffee variants which gained a good following from coffee aficionados.

First, there is the Civet coffee or Kopi Luwak, which is made from coffee berries which were eaten and excreted by the common Palm Civet. This rare process takes place only in countries like the Philippines, Sumatra, Java, Indonesia, Vietnam and India, making Civet coffee one of the more expensive variants.
Kona coffee from Hawaii, Turkish, Colombian and Maraba coffee are some other premium variants which have become popular for coffee drinkers the world over.
'Jamaica's Blue Mountains'
The island nation of Jamaica, situated within the Caribbean Sea, has more than just gorgeous beaches to offer.
The amazing Blue Mountains are located at the eastern side of Jamaica, and this is where the famous Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is grown.
Blue Mountains is a Jamaican region where there is a wide range of hills with an almost permanent mist covering the hills giving it a bluish hue, thus the name.
This mountain range boasts of a National Park with lush rainforests and rich vegetation. It is also home to hundreds of plants and animal species unique to the region.
The upper slopes and the summit are strictly preserved as a forest. The lower slopes, with its rich, fertile soil and ideal climate, serve as the perfect setting for coffee cherries to be grown and harvested from the Blue Mountains.
'Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee: A Taste of Heaven on Earth'
Most coffee plants rely on the climate of the region where they are planted, and this produces the distinctive flavor found in the coffee cherries.
In the Blue Mountains, the tallest mountain range in the island of Jamaica, the following factors contribute to the unique flavor of the coffee:
- the hot climate
- the altitude of the lower mountain peaks where the coffee plants are grown and harvested
- plenty of rainfall to water the coffee plants
- the rich and fertile soil of the mountains where the plants are grown
The Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is considered to be the world's finest and rarest coffee variant. Words cannot describe the taste of this premier coffee blend.
A 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee has this distinctively rich taste and aroma. Compared to other coffee variants, this has a milder flavor which is less bitter yet a little sweet, giving it that smooth, clean taste.
Because of the high quality expected of this coffee variant, the island country of Jamaica built the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board to maintain the world-class quality of every coffee bean produced in the island.
The tedious and time-consuming labor of coffee growers in planting, harvesting and processing the Blue Mountain coffee is truly amazing.
The Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is indeed a world-class variant that coffee enthusiasts around the world can sip and enjoy - up to the last drop.

(Article Source by : Dave Poon)

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The 4 Best Gourmet Coffees in the world

2010-11-05T20:05:00.000-07:00

How does one choose the 4 best gourmet coffees in the world? Of course each individual has to decide which is best for them, as it is all a matter of taste. There are however, certain coffees which stand out from the crowd because of superior cultivation or roasting processes.
The coffee bean is not in fact a bean, but the stones from the center of the cherry-like fruit of the coffee bush or tree. These cherries do not ripen all at the same time, so need to be picked by hand. There are two beans in each cherry, but still thousands have to be picked to produce enough beans for roasting.
The remaining fruit of the cherry needs to be removed from the seeds, which is done by either drying them in the sun, and then machines strip off the dried fruit from the beans, or by the soaking method, so the fruit comes away from the bean, known as washed coffee.
These fresh coffee beans remain green until the roasting process begins. Each gourmet coffee has its own particular roasting blend, but a special process is used for the first coffee on our list:
1. Kopi Luwak: this rare, exotic coffee; also known as Civet or weasel coffee, is exceptionally smooth and has an amazingly subtle, lingering taste. The beans are actually processed by the Indonesian civet, which eat the ripest coffee cherries and pass the undigested beans, which are then collected by farmers, who sanitize them thoroughly and sun-dry them before roasting and vacuum packing them for shipping. The natural enzymes of the civet release unique flavors impossible to access by regular methods.

2. Blue Mountain: the mountainous regions of Jamaica, known as the Blue Mountains because of the misty blue haze that covers the ridges, produce the gourmet coffee now known to millions.
The high altitude, the cool misty air, and the rich soil give these coffee beans their place amongst the finest to be found. The coffee industry board of Jamaica now rules the entire blue Mountain coffee label, using strict classification of coffee to ensure only the top grade beans are exported.
3. Kona: the Kona coffee bean grows mostly in Hawaii, and is a much smaller bean than most, and very expensive. Although not the most commonly sought-after coffee, it does have very high demands because of its powerful aroma. Kona is rarely blended with other beans or flavorings, because of this characteristic, strong aroma.
4. Legendee: This famous gourmet coffee is made with a unique process which replicates the enzymes of the Civet, producing an enzyme-treated coffee similar in tastes to Kopi Luwak. It is widely considered the most successful attempt at replicating the natural process of Kopi Luwak production, engineered by the top German scientists.

(Article source by: Mike Oliver)

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Coffee Roast Style

2010-11-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

For Ground and Roasted Bean available:
1) Light roast : strong acid, yellowish -brown color, slight grain smell, weak flavor
2) Cinnamon roast : american style slighty acidic, cinnamon color
3) Medium roast : acidic characteristic and sweet flavors, nut-like color. american style
4) High roast: bitter notes more pronounced than acid. good for iced coffee
5) City roast : standard well balanced tasted flavour new york city origin
6) Full city roast : bitter characteristic slighty more assertive than acidity. good for iced coffee
7) French roast : pronounced bitter notes, rich unique taste. european style.
8) Italian roast: strong and bitter but not acidic. almost black in color

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Christopher
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Favorite Drink In The World

2010-11-02T22:36:00.000-07:00

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It was first discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia sometime around the year 800. It then spread to other countries in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Coffee ranks second only to oil in the amount traded in dollars. All the coffee in the world is grown on tropical climates, located in places between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Today there are a few places in the world that have turned coffee cultivation into an art form. Brazil remains the largest producer of coffee in the world, with the most expensive coffee in the world coming from Southeast Asia. It is called Kopi Lewak, and the ripest coffee beans are eaten by a Common Palm Civet and then passed through the digestive system. The outer shell of the beans is digested, but the inner bean is not. They are then picked up and processed. Coffee aficionados believe this to be the finest coffee in the world. It costs about 600 dollars a pound, or roughly 50 dollars a cup.

There are countless different blends and roasts of coffee. Some of the most popular are the dark rich roasts and of course decaffeinated. But a new trend is toward low acid coffees. Coffee beans contain tannic acid along with other acids. While these acids have benefits to the body, some people find them hard to digest, particularly those with acid reflux disease. Also dentists recommend limiting the intake of teas and coffees because the acids can damage tooth enamel.

One of the finest low acid coffees on available is Tylers Coffee. This wonderfully robust Arabica is roasted in Arizona with a state of the art process that produces a rich smooth coffee. Tylers coffee was started by a very bright 13 year old boy in Tucson Arizona. Today Tylers coffee makes one of the smoothest low acid coffees on the market.

Coffee goes through an intensive process between being grown and being brewed. When coffee is grown the coffee pods are actually red in color resembling cherries and the plant is at least 3 years old. The cherry itself is not what the farmers are after however. Inside each cherry there are two coffee beans, similar to the way peanuts grow two to a shell. Once the coffee cherries are picked they must be quickly processed in order to keep the beans from fermenting. The most common process is called the wet process where the beans are washed and slightly fermented several times to get them out of there shell. They are then sorted bagged and sent to the roaster. The roasting process is the most important part of making coffee. It determines the flavor of the end product and it takes a very experienced roaster to turn out a fine coffee. Raw coffee beans are a light green color and taste somewhat bitter but by roasting the flavor is developed, from mild roasts to rich dark roasts, to some that are so dark they taste almost burnt.

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Christopher
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The Most Expensive Coffee in the World

2010-11-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

Coffee is the worlds most popular beverage and the worlds second biggest commodity, second only to oil. Those are some impressive statements. People enjoy a fresh cup of brew in the morning, with lunch, at work and it is a standard after dinner drink. Its popularity is probably best illustrated by the very long lines at Starbucks and the coffee shops that now dot most major street corners in the United States, Europe and pretty much everywhere other place on the globe.

But while it enjoys overall popularity, It is enjoyed in different ways from one to country to the next. In the Middle East, Turkish coffee, a very thick and super strong coffee is a favorite while in Europe you will find lots of Espresso and Cappuccino drinkers and in the States, well we like it all, even the sometimes bland super market breakfast blends.
Coffee is not cheap by any means, at least not the gourmet varieties. Coffee beans are costly and it seems the better the quality, the better the brew in the cup but the more expensive it gets. But no coffee costs as much as the infamous and probably quite gross proposition to some is Kopi Luwak.
Kopi Luwak Coffee - Kopi is the Indonesian word for coffee and Luwak is the local name of the animals that eat the raw red coffee cherries as part of their usual diet. The animals eat a mixed diet of insects, small mammals and fruits along with the softer outer part of the coffee cherry but do not digest the inner coffee beans. Instead it excretes them still covered in some inner layers of the cherry. The robust taste of the coffee is intensified through the process of the digesting of the beans.
Gourmet coffee has become a major luxury in todays market. People who appreciate the perplexity of how that flavor is accomplished will gravitate toward more coffee flavors. The more rare and expensive a coffee is only adds to the enjoyment and the wonderment. Kopi Luwak coffee sells for anywhere between $200.00 and $450.00 per pound.

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Recommended Drink

2010-11-01T20:02:00.001-07:00

Kopi Luwak coffee is unique and like no other. It is labeled as the most expensive coffee in the world due to its highly controversial method of production as well as the rarity of the beans. Sourced from Sumatran region of Indonesia, many coffee connoisseurs claim that this is a must-try.
The beans are in fact deposits from a type of animal called palm civet. Among others, civets enjoy consuming red coffee cherries.

They are careful to select only the ripest, reddest cherries. In the process of consumption, the inner seed of the berries are not consumed. However, the action of stomach enzyme on the seed gives it a bitter, complex taste. When defecated, locals will collect the beans for washing. The beans are then roasted lightly to significantly reduce its bitterness and retain the complex flavors. The beans are safe for consumption as they have undergone thorough processing prior to packing.
A sip of this drink will leave you intrigued. It is rich and exotic in flavor. It also possesses a musty, earthy taste with a slight hint of syrupy smoothness. The fact that the beans originate from an animal is a unique factor to consider. Many experts agree that this gives it an unidentifiable taste that's unique to Kopi Luwak coffee alone. It is a rare offering and often not available in local coffee shops. However, for those curious enough, you will be able to purchase them from reputable coffee company online or specialized local gourmet coffee shops.
Though perceived to be highly overpriced by some, there is no other way to justify this drink other than to try it out. It is an experience like no other.

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Christopher
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This is Unique and Like No Other

2010-11-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

Like many prized items, some coffees are rare. There are many factors affecting the limited availability of certain types of coffee beans. They include geographical factors, climate changes and in one particular case, the method of processing. Kopi Luwak coffee is unique and like no other.

It is labeled as the most expensive coffee in the world due to its highly controversial method of production as well as the rarity of the beans. Sourced from Sumatran region of Indonesia, many coffee connoisseurs claim that this is a must-try.
The beans are in fact deposits from a type of animal called palm civet. Among others, civets enjoy consuming red coffee cherries. They are careful to select only the ripest, reddest cherries. In the process of consumption, the inner seed of the berries are not consumed. However, the action of stomach enzyme on the seed gives it a bitter, complex taste. When defecated, locals will collect the beans for washing. The beans are then roasted lightly to significantly reduce its bitterness and retain the complex flavors. The beans are safe for consumption as they have undergone thorough processing prior to packing.
A sip of this drink will leave you intrigued. It is rich and exotic in flavor. It also possesses a musty, earthy taste with a slight hint of syrupy smoothness. The fact that the beans originate from an animal is a unique factor to consider. Many experts agree that this gives it an unidentifiable taste that's unique to Kopi Luwak coffee alone. It is a rare offering and often not available in local coffee shops. However, for those curious enough, you will be able to purchase them from reputable coffee company online or specialized local gourmet coffee shops.
Though perceived to be highly overpriced by some, there is no other way to justify this drink other than to try it out. It is an experience like no other.

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Christopher
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Style of Making Coffee

2010-11-01T08:29:00.000-07:00

Espresso and Cappuccino
Now we are talking good coffee, if you have ever had a good espresso or cappuccino made using a espresso machine not from Tim Hortons you will know what I'm talking about. An espresso machine is a very expensive piece of equipment it works by forcing high pressure steam though very finely ground coffee grinds extracting the most flavour possible form the bean. This steam condensates and drips into a tiny cup. Cappuccino is made using an espresso and adding frothed milk.

I know your thinking what is frothed milk I asked the same thing the first time I had to make a coffee on one of these machines. Basically you pour the mild into a jug, place a spout into the jug steam comes out of this spout thus aerating the milk giving it a frothy consistency. You must be careful not to over heat the milk as you can burn it if it becomes too hot.
The Plunger
This method withdraws the most flavour form the coffee beans. Ground beans are placed in the pot with hot water poured on top the pot is left to stand for several minutes. The plunger is then pushed down separating the coffee grinds from the coffee. This method has only recently become popular in Canada even though it was invented in 1933 strange.
Turkish coffee
Turkish coffee is made in an Arabia (copper pot) coffee grinds are added to the pot along with sugar and water and brought to a boil. It is then taken off the heat left to simmer and then replaced on the stove. This process is repeated usually three times. The boiling of coffee causes some of the flavour to be lost. Filtered method I think most people will be familiar with this method. It is by far the most common way to brew coffee. Ground coffee beans are placed in a paper filter and hot water is dripped over into a pot and then served.
Instant coffee
The quality of instant coffee's have improved greatly since the 1980's when it was first marketed to consumers. Instant coffee actually stays fresher longer, moisture oxygen and light don't affect the flavours as much and it is incredibly convenient. To make instant coffee the coffee flavours are extracted using hot water then the water is removed by heat or by a freezing process producing the powder. Coffee essences are often replaced after the process is completed.
Now.... What style do you like to making coffee ??
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Coffee Luwak ( Kopi Luwak)

2010-01-23T19:07:00.000-08:00

While birds and other wildlife find homes on coffee plantations, any creature that actually eats the crop would necessarily be considered a pest. Right? Well, not entirely. On coffee plantations in the south and southeast Asian range of the common palm civet, these coffee-eating carnivores are welcome members of the work force.
Weighing four to 11 pounds, the common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphrodites) is a smallish carnivore that lives largely in the trees, where it emerges at night to forage alone for a mixed diet of fruit, insects, and
small mammals.

While often described as catlike, palm civets could probably better be thought of as an Asian version of a raccoon or one of the raccoon's tropical relatives like a coati or kinkajou.
Like our raccoon, this palm civet has no problem co-existing with people, and is happy to take advantage of the fruits of human labor. In Asia, the palm civet is also known as the toddy cat, for its fondness for the palm juice that is tapped to make a sweet liquor called toddy. It also eats fruit crops such as mangos, melons, and bananas. On coffee plantations, palm civets dine heavily on coffee cherries. However, they are not pests because palm civets digest only the outer pulp of fruit, passing the coffee beans unharmed through their digestive systems. And because palm civets repeatedly deposit their droppings in piles at the same spots, the coffee beans are easily collected.
In some areas, these beans are merely added to the day's harvest as they are found. In others, however, workers collect these beans separately so they can be roasted then brewed into kopi luwak--civet coffee. Kopi luwak is reputedly the best of all coffees because palm civets pluck and eat only the most perfectly ripe cherries!
Virtually unstudied, the palm civet's foraging habits are unknown. (Few mammals, however, eat unripe fruits, so the palm civet's selectivity is not surprising.) Whether the beans are affected as they go through the animal's gut is also unknown. For that matter, there is some debate about whether coffee called kopi luwak was ever anywhere near a palm civet. In any case, coffee marketed as kopi luwak is sold--at very high prices--in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Recently, kopi luwak hit American shores, not surprisingly in California. Imported from a dealer in Europe by M.P. Mountanous in San Francisco, unroasted kopi luwak beans sell for $110 a pound. Roasted, a pound of the beans goes for $175 (!) at a Mendocino gourmet coffee shop. Asked how he knew the beans were really collected from civet scats, M.P. Mountanous representative Tom Kilty says, "We operate on trust." As for the taste, Kilty says distributor Mark Mountanous describes the brew as "gamey."

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Research about Kopi Luwak

2010-01-23T18:59:00.000-08:00

There is a research in 2002-2004 by Prof. Massimo Marcone from University of Guelph, he examined the chemical and physical properties of Kopi Luwak coffee. He found that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the Luwak wa in fact affecting the beans. But he was surprised to find - despite the unusual fermentation path - that roasted Kopi Luwak beans had lower bacterial counts then control beans.

Pitting was also observed on the surface, and the next step was to determine if the acids and enzymes were actually penetrating the Kopi Luwak beans, affecting them in some way. Electhrophoresis - a method that "fingerprints" proteins - was used to Luwak beans were found to be lower in total protein, meaning that proteins were partially broken down and leached out during their travel in GI tract of the Luwak.
This has the potential to affect the flavour and aroma of the beans, says Marcone.
Proteins are responsible for much of the flavour, particularly bitterness. Since kopi Luwak beans have less protein, they may produce a less bitter coffee, he says.
Analysis of the volatile compounds - also responsible for flavour and aroma - showed they were significantly different than the control, further indicating the potential for Kopi Luwak coffee having a different flavour than ordinary coffee.
Formal taste tests were not performed, but Marcone wants to do them in the future.
Marcone’s work was assisted by members of the food chemistry and food microbiology sectors of the Food Science Department at the University of Guelph.

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FINEST COFFEE FROM SUMATRA CIVET CAT

2010-01-23T05:14:00.000-08:00

Why it called as Kopi Luwak ?

Of course because the coffee have produced by the civet cat ( luwak = indonesian name) or in the latin name as " Paradoxorus Hermaproditus " .

That animals have a unique characteristic to smell and choose finest coffee, they slick the sweet part of coffee bean then they eat whole that beans. So that the coffee beans are processed at civet stomach. And when we tell you where the beans have, arghh.. you'll understand why. You see the primary reason for Civet Coffee's distinctive taste is that it's been partially fermented by passing through the digestive system of a Sumatra civet cat. Only about 200 kilos of this blend is collected per month in our breeding, making it the ultimate in exclusivity and rarity.

Then... some of the coffee beans that was entered into civet's stomach will be fermented with various good enzim inside, by some observation that the enzim able to reduce caffeine, so this coffee could be drink for someone's health.

By some of testimonial, the benefit of Kopi Luwak able to raise up our stamina, and safety for the stomach disease because of low acid.

The story begin around 100 years ago in West Lampung. Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Some of farmer told that colonials were administered farm politics, for all coffee harvest must be given to the government.
so for all the local citizen not allowed to harvest the coffee. Because of the strong local habit for consume coffee, so some of the farmer try to refine coffee that was ejected by civet cast.
At first they feel disgustingly to consume the coffee, but for long time it became as their habit for daily drink.

The Colonial heard they habit for drink Kopi Luwak, the colonial also try this coffee and finally they fall in love for the taste of civet coffee.

Nowadays, Kopi Luwak as known as a rich man ( lord) drink. and also have spread at many place in Europe, US and Asia also because of the exotic taste.

Now ... What about you ? Wanna try the exotic taste of Kopi Luwak ??

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Christopher
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