I decided to change the site to focus on just coffee beans.  I’m starting to think this may not have been the best decision.  I just don’t have the passion for coffee beans.  I love coffee but I don’t have anything to blog about when it comes to beans.

So now I have to decide what to do with the site.  I’ll either have to decide to blog about a different topic or find someone who can write about coffee beans for me.  If you’re interested in writing about coffee beans drop me an email and we’ll see if we can work something out.

Talk to you later,
Shannon

Over the past couple months I have learned a lot about the coffee industry and I have enjoyed keeping the blog up to date.  The reason why I decided to change is two fold.  First keeping up with the coffee industry is a very time consuming task and second I want to specialize.  Being a small fish in the huge coffee pond is no fun.

Deciding on what to specialize in was a pretty easy decision. The name I gave this blog in the beginning gave me the specialization I needed.  This blog in the upcoming weeks will be renovated to specialize in…. drum roll… Coffee Beans!

Yup, Grind your Beans is going to narrow it’s content to specialize in only coffee beans.  I’m excited about this change and I hope you are too.  Please email me or post your comments here.  I always love hearing from my readers.

Have a great day,
Shannon

Today is Camp Day at Tim Hortons.  Make sure you get out and buy a coffee to show your support for this great cause.

A. Coffee is a complex chemical soup, and many of its chemicals, including some that produce astringency rather than bitterness, and even some acids, have been implicated in the perception of bitterness.

Bitterness also depends on variables including the coffee variety; how it is processed and roasted; the brewing method, temperature and time; and even the chemical content of the water.

Read: What makes coffee bitter?

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Starbucks is switching from whole milk to 2% milk for espresso drinks in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by the end of the year. For those who still enjoy the whole milk, don’t worry, it’s still available.

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007, is a special day for Tim Hortons store owners, staff and customers. It’s Camp Day – the one day a year when every penny raised from coffee sales at participating Tim Hortons stores across Canada and the United States, will be donated to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation.

 The two milestones come hot on the heels of the opening of the company’s newest outlet at Deira City Centre; the 41st in the UAE and the 7,200th in the worldwide Dunkin’ Donuts chain.

Dunkin’ Donuts General Manager, Mr. David Rodgers, believes that the twin achievements confirm the success of the brand across the UAE; a brand that has become synonymous with high quality coffee and baked goods and sells a range of pastries, donuts and beverages; which include; coolattas, iced lattes and fruit smoothies. ‘Ever since we opened our first restaurant in Dubai in May 1997, we have enjoyed huge success throughout the emirates,’ he says. ‘We’ve found that customers in this part of the world are very discerning and insist on premium quality. All our coffee comes from selected beans, which has meant that we have a justifiable reputation for brewing the highest grade gourmet coffee,’ he adds.
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Winter says he’s not really a big fan of Starbucks, or even coffee. But two years ago, while a documentary was being made about his trek, he said he enjoyed how it kept him on the road. Advertising on his Web site, StarbucksEverywhere.net, helps pay the costs.

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An interesting mix of rich creaminess and bubbly fizz. Kind of like a typical ice cream float, but with a few added touches of coffee and cream.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups strong coffee, chilled
• 1 cup half & half
• 4 scoops coffee ice cream
• 3/4 cup club soda
• 1 tbs sugar
• Whipped cream

PREPARATION:
Mix coffee, sugar and half & half. Fill 4 tall glasses about halfway. Add 1 scoop of ice cream to each, then fill up with soda. Top with whipped cream.
Serves 4

Recipe Source: Coffee Soda

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