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 true This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. MCGator 2005-11-29T06:46:00-05:00 2005-11-29T11:51:20Z 2005-11-29T11:51:20Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113326508061632953 A special gourmet coffee gift for Christmas Looking for the unique gift that will make them feel special? Share your passion for exotic gourmet coffee with our gourmet coffee gift box. Each coffee gift box includes one pound of each of the...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-11-18T06:33:00-05:00 2005-11-18T11:39:17Z 2005-11-18T11:39:17Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113231395759377133 Study Questions Health Effects of Decaf A new study finds slight a increase in fatty acids in participants who consumed decaf coffee. DALLAS - Fresh questions are percolating about the health effects of coffee, this time the...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-11-12T00:34:00-05:00 2005-11-12T05:56:00Z 2005-11-12T05:36:39Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113177379906780594 Woman Wakes Up To Turtle In Her Coffee Cup From AINSWORTH, Iowa We're all familiar with the slogan, "The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup." But what if you found a dead reptile in your package of coffee? Well, Marge Morris says...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-11-11T06:21:00-05:00 2005-11-11T14:20:57Z 2005-11-11T11:42:28Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113170934820855000 Fall Savings on Volcanica Gourmet Coffee This Fall we have lowed our prices on our gourmet coffees and now offer free shipping. Try our selection of Costa Rican coffees and try our Volcanica Reserve Costa Rican Coffee with its silky yet...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-11-08T20:23:00-05:00 2005-11-09T01:34:54Z 2005-11-09T01:34:54Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113150009476380963 More evidence of the health benefits of drinking coffee There was a special segment on NBC news tonight that found more evidence of the health benefits of drinking coffee. The surprising finding is that women who drank the most coffee were at the lowest...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-11-07T07:02:00-05:00 2005-11-07T12:09:06Z 2005-11-07T12:09:06Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113136534609773550 Hurricanes damage Costa Rican Coffee crops Costa Rica had been experiencing difficulties from the this years active hurricane season. Costa Rica has lost between 5 and 10 % of its 2005-06 coffee crop due to heavy rains caused by recent...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-11-04T05:59:00-05:00 2005-11-09T01:35:54Z 2005-11-04T11:03:35Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113110221539151654 2005 survey data from the National Coffee Association New data from the annual coffee survey from the National Coffee Association (NCA) is begining to come out. Below is an except from an excellent article about coffee the mentions the survey but it is...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-28T23:32:00-04:00 2005-10-29T03:40:24Z 2005-10-29T03:40:24Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113055722406025165 Hurricane Survival Tip for Coffee Addicts After my in-law broke our only coffee press before the hurricane I need to add this to list of neccessities to have in case of a hurricane, a Frech press. Hurricane Wilma tore through our area this...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-28T23:13:00-04:00 2005-10-29T03:16:17Z 2005-10-29T03:16:17Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113055577749792660 The Kopi Luwak Coffee All right now, this is going to get a little gross for most of us. When I first heard of it I thought it was a joke but I researched it and found it to be true. There is a "gourmet coffee" that gets...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-28T23:06:00-04:00 2005-10-29T03:08:13Z 2005-10-29T03:08:13Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113055529357798607 What is Shade Grown Coffee? Shade grown coffee magically creates some of the best tasting gourmet coffees. By definition, shade grown coffees are simply coffee beans grown beneath a natural canopy of trees, not on cleared land....<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-23T00:52:00-04:00 2005-10-23T04:54:27Z 2005-10-23T04:54:27Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-113004326765301846 Ongoing Harvard study reveals new health benefits from drinking coffee Data gathered by Harvard researchers over the course of almost 20 years indicates that having six cups of coffee a day or more lowers the risk of diabetes in men by 54% and women 30% over those who...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-15T00:56:00-04:00 2005-10-15T05:01:51Z 2005-10-15T05:01:51Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112935251112916438 The First Coffee Houses - Constantinople and Damascus The cafenets of Constantinople and Damascus were the prototypes of the great Western coffee houses. Simple and comfortable with prints and rugs decorating the walls they were located in cool pleasant...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-12T07:20:00-04:00 2005-10-12T11:24:56Z 2005-10-12T11:24:29Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112911626918316628 New Coffee Recipes We just revamped our Coffee Recipes web page. It contains a collection various recipes to enjoy gourmet coffee. Some hot, some cold and some exotic. Here is one of my favorites: Bailey's Irish...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-10T21:43:00-04:00 2005-10-11T01:46:06Z 2005-10-11T01:46:06Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112899516648598904 Now, use your mobile to make your 'tea and coffee' Now this is taking the unwired world to the next phase in home automation: LONDON: Next time you fancy a cup of tea you really don't need to make a tiring face, as a kettle manufacturing company has...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-05T23:39:00-04:00 2005-10-06T10:28:38Z 2005-10-06T03:45:03Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112857030346065279 History Channel show on coffee this Saturday at 1 pm Another coffee show on TV this Saturday. The History Channel's Modern Marvels series will air a show about coffee at 1 pm EST. Here is the short description from their website: Traces the origins...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-04T19:39:00-04:00 2005-10-04T23:41:47Z 2005-10-04T23:41:47Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112846930717533200 Secret Life of... Coffee - On the Food Network this week On the Food Network this week is a show on coffee: Secret Life of... Coffee Coffee is the dark rich brew that gives you a boost in the morning and a break in the afternoon. In fact, as a world...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-04T19:10:00-04:00 2005-10-04T23:26:27Z 2005-10-04T23:26:27Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112846838783000610 Coffee drinking associated with artist, scholars and the witty folk Coffee drinking from the beginning has been associated with artist, scholars and the witty folk. Ideas and liberal opinions generated around coffee cups from Constantinople to the coffee houses of...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-04T06:19:00-04:00 2005-10-04T10:30:41Z 2005-10-04T10:30:41Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112842184128759628 The ealiest coffee drinkers may have perfumed their bodies by drinking coffee The earliest coffee drinkers from 900-1000 A.D. documented in Arabic scientific documents scientific qualities of the coffee bean. In addition to describing stomach benefits the writers noted that...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-02T21:36:00-04:00 2005-10-03T01:36:43Z 2005-10-03T01:36:43Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112830340399133160 Burger King to launch new coffee brand Burger King Corp. Chief Executive Greg Brenneman said on Tuesday the No. 2 burger chain will launch a new coffee brand called "BK Joe" in the next 10 days, beating McDonald's Corp.'s nationwide...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-10-01T01:19:00-04:00 2005-10-01T05:20:27Z 2005-10-01T05:20:27Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112814402779137416 Coffee Drinking Trends National Coffee Association's National Coffee Drinking Trends of 2004 survey that found that approximately 16% of American adults drink specialty coffee on a daily basis and nearly 56% drink gourmet...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-27T22:44:00-04:00 2005-09-28T02:46:05Z 2005-09-28T02:46:05Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112787556548004265 Coffee for Excersice Millions of people around the globe rely on coffee to start their day. But the caffeine boost found in your morning cup of joe does more than wake you up. It can also help you work out longer and...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-24T01:31:00-04:00 2005-09-24T05:32:16Z 2005-09-24T05:32:16Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112753993687103976 Coffee price climbs on Hurricane Rita fears “Everybody is asking about the situation at the warehouses,” said Rodrigo Costa, a broker at Fimat USA LLC in New York. “We still don't know the damage from the last hurricane.” Read full article.<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-24T01:13:00-04:00 2005-09-24T05:19:57Z 2005-09-24T05:19:57Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112753919781513097 Bait and Switch on Pure Kona Coffee This is an old article I just came across but it reveals the sneaky tactics that some coffee retaielrs and roasters employ. Next time you buy a gourmet coffee label as a single origin such as Kona...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-19T06:26:00-04:00 2005-09-19T10:28:06Z 2005-09-19T10:28:06Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112712568609344416 Coffee could prevent cancer Is a cup of coffee the nation's No. 1 source of cancer prevention? According to a study by University of Scranton Chemistry Prof. Joe Vinson, coffee is the No. 1 source of antioxidants -...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-18T12:08:00-04:00 2005-09-18T16:15:17Z 2005-09-18T16:14:22Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112706006200009034 Study: Drinking Coffee Has Health Benefits Another report this time from ABC News. Enjoying a cup of coffee while reading this story? Well, keep on sipping because a new study shows that coffee has health benefits. A study released...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-17T07:05:00-04:00 2005-09-17T11:07:18Z 2005-09-17T11:07:18Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112695523811649171 Folgers and Millstone coffee brands may temporarily disappear Procter & Gamble Co. said yesterday that its Folgers and Millstone coffee brands may temporarily disappear from store shelves because of a halt in production caused by Hurricane Katrina, but added...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-15T22:09:00-04:00 2005-09-16T02:16:29Z 2005-09-16T02:14:13Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112683685376872506 Grinding to a Halt More trouble from Hurricane Katrina. As reported earlier that impact to the coffee distribution facilities in New Orleans is starting to show its effect. Hurricane Katrina's ill winds blew nobody...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-12T08:07:00-04:00 2005-09-12T12:10:29Z 2005-09-12T12:10:29Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112652702996492606 The Origin of the Phrase "Cup of Joe" The origin of the phrase "cup of joe" goes back to the early 1900s and Admiral Josephus Daniels. Admiral Daniels was secretary of the navy in the Wilson administration during World War I . After he...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-11T22:55:00-04:00 2005-09-12T02:58:19Z 2005-09-12T02:58:19Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112649389903156041 The First Coffee Houses Coffeehouses were first introduced in the Near East. They became so popular that the number of worshippers at mosques declined and religious leaders denounced the coffee establishments. Because...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-07T23:54:00-04:00 2005-09-08T03:58:52Z 2005-09-08T03:58:52Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112615193283604998 Hurricane Katrina Destroys 1.5 million Sacks of Coffee in New Orleans New Orleans is a major shipping port for coffee from the America's and Africa. Now reports are coming out of New Orleans that up to 8% of the U.S. coffee consumption was destroyed by Hurricane...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-05T00:36:00-04:00 2005-09-08T04:19:21Z 2005-09-05T04:53:35Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112589601558600050 Hurrican Katrina Disaster Releif If you have not had the opportunity to bless some of the needed people from the devastation caused by Hurrican Katrina below are three great organization that needs your donations right...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-02T22:13:00-04:00 2005-09-03T02:17:23Z 2005-09-03T02:17:23Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112571384331720095 Drinking Coffee May Lower Liver Cancer Risk More evidence to support healthy coffee. Now researchers find that it may lower the risk of liver cancer. A new epidemiological study conducted in Japan confirmed a previous finding that drinking...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-09-01T20:05:00-04:00 2005-09-02T00:10:41Z 2005-09-02T00:10:41Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112561984196970430 25 Amazing Coffee Facts Here are 25 amazing facts about the world's favorite beverage that I found in an article from the U.K. Advertisement function Ads_PopUp() {} ...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-31T14:38:00-04:00 2005-08-31T19:41:21Z 2005-08-31T19:41:21Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112551728182018468 Does Java Juice Up Sex Life? Another great reason to drink up with your favorite cup of gourmet coffee from the newswires. Now it looks like coffee drinkers have more sex! A survey, commissioned by Dunkin' Donuts, also found...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-30T19:53:00-04:00 2005-08-31T00:01:21Z 2005-08-31T00:01:21Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112544648149553888 Drink Coffee, Get Healthy Another article in today's newswires reports the health benefits of coffee. Coffee is rich in antioxidants that are important for the human body: Coffee not only helps clear the mind and perk...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-28T22:03:00-04:00 2005-08-29T02:06:26Z 2005-08-29T02:06:26Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112528118661295267 Coffee bean prices in Indonesia Rising JAKARTA: Indonesian coffee exporters may be scrabbling to fill ships as farmers hold back stocks in the hope that a weakening rupiah will lift domestic prices, a senior industry official said on...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-26T13:22:00-04:00 2005-08-26T17:52:01Z 2005-08-26T17:26:24Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112507718475666874 Gourmet Coffee Market is Getting Hotter According to the National Coffee Association USA, 49 percent of Americans age 18 or older drink some type of coffee beverage daily, and many of them are waiting in lines at specialty coffee...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-26T12:12:00-04:00 2005-08-26T16:15:43Z 2005-08-26T16:15:43Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112507294382374994 World Coffee Production World coffee production for the coming season is projected to top 113 million bags, down about 6 percent, with production drops in Brazil, Peru, Vietnam and Ethiopia. Since Brazil is the largest...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-22T06:27:00-04:00 2005-08-22T10:35:15Z 2005-08-22T10:34:42Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112470688228526795 The Coffee Press I just started using a coffee press and I really does bring out rich flavor in your gourmet coffee. On Saturday I made a Blue Mountain Coffee and it tasted much better that our regular drip machine....<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-17T07:06:00-04:00 2005-08-17T03:02:38Z 2005-08-10T11:08:25Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112367210510446969 Cholesterol and the Coffee Press A coffee press will yield the most flavor from your coffee beans but there is a risk. Because the coffee press uses a metallic filter instead of paper none of the cholesterol found in coffee is...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-14T22:17:00-04:00 2005-08-15T02:34:11Z 2005-08-15T02:32:46Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112407316609079802 Coffee Lovers Face Jamaican Blue Mountain Shortage Very sad news for lovers of the champaign of coffee. News released last week from Reuters reports there is a major shortage of Blue Mountain Coffee because of the recent hurricanes. LONDON, Aug 9...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-08-10T06:58:00-04:00 2005-08-10T11:04:25Z 2005-08-10T11:03:29Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112367180952295893 Iced Coffee Recipe The great iced coffee recipe is actually very simple to prepare. This refreshing drink has not enjoyed the popularity of its cousin, iced tea, primarily because of poor preparation methods. Iced...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-07-31T01:28:00-04:00 2005-07-31T05:42:25Z 2005-07-31T05:42:25Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112278854578135301 How to Use a Coffee Press A coffee press or plunger pot is one of the purest methods of brewing your gourmet coffee beans. The coffee press brings out a richer flavor from your coffee beans that you cannot achieve from even...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-07-20T06:36:00-04:00 2005-07-20T10:45:08Z 2005-07-20T10:44:13Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112185625386557070 Lower Your Cholesterol in Coffee Coffee does have low levels of cholesterol but there is a very simple way to significantly eliminate it. Paper coffee filters have been found to eliminate the majority of the cholesterol that is...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-07-11T06:38:00-04:00 2005-07-11T11:05:11Z 2005-07-11T10:50:21Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112107902132292156 Coffee is Good for Your Liver An article in yesterday's USA Weekend by Jean Carper reafirms the health benefits of drinking coffee. When we are trying to sober someone up we often offer them a cup of coffee. Now recent studies...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false MCGator 2005-07-06T21:11:00-04:00 2005-07-10T16:02:20Z 2005-07-07T01:15:01Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14260094.post-112069890140318644 Gourmet Coffee Blog Welcome to this new blog where we discuss fine gourmet coffee from around the world. To see a complete selection of Volcanica Coffees please visit our Gourmet Coffee Beans home page at...<br/> <br/> The Gourmet Coffee blog is your forum to present and discuss the world of fine gourmet coffee. false