The Taste of Coffee

Which is your Favourite Coffee Drink, Cappuccino, Mocha or any other?

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000

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Do you often get confused when you walk into a coffee bar or shop? Is it difficult to decide which coffee you want to buy? If yes, let's make all this easy for you! I am sure that after reading you will be able to tell when any one asks you about your favourite coffee drink. First of all, let's take a look at the figure below, it illustrates about the famous coffee flavours available out there:
Now let's discuss all these coffee types and flavours in details so that you can easily make your favourite coffee drink by using Ne-cap coffee capsules compatible Nespresso machine at your own place. Perhaps you would like to start your very own coffee bar and sell different coffee flavours to your customers. Isn't it a great idea?

Espresso:

Espresso is getting immensely popular these days. It is easy to make when you have a Nespresso coffee machine and Refillable Capsules compatible Nespresso. Espresso coffee has two other popular varieties, namely: Espresso Macchiato and Espresso Con Panna. If you buy espresso from coffee bars and restaurants it would be a lot expensive. So it is recommended to brew your own espresso at your own place. You would love it taste.

Café Latte:

Café latte is made from espresso and steamed milk.

Café Breve:

This form of coffee is basically cappuccino with half and half milk. It is not that easy to make half and half at home, but if you are an expert you can try it out.

Cappuccino:

Have you ever tried making cappuccino from Ne-Cap Nespresso refill capsules? If not then give it a try! I am sure you would be mesmerized by it. Its scrumptious taste has made it one of the most favourite coffee drinks all over the world.

Café Mocha:

Café Mocha sounds to be from French or Italia but it is is not. This coffee drink is based of Espresso with hot milk. What makes it different from rest of the commonly used coffee drinks is that chocolate or cocoa powder is added in it. Café Mocha is widely used and loved owing to its luscious taste.

Americano:

This coffee drink is somewhat similar to Espresso. Seven ounces of hot water is used for making this type of coffee. Mostly restaurants and coffee bars serve this American style coffee in a large cup. Americano is strong variety of coffee but quite weaker than Espresso.

Black Coffee:

Black coffee has been very popular in previous centuries. But it is not much in vogue now days as it is high in calorie. People have become fitness and weight conscious and they mostly avoid in taking high calorie diet. Black coffee is made by drip brewing method. It is also known as French style coffee. This is known as black coffee because it is served sans milk. It is good for cold regions and for those who have to stay awake during work. Otherwise, the younger generation does not enjoy its taste.

Flat White:

This coffee beverage is of Australian origin. It is made by using Microfoam. Flat White coffee drink is smooth and has a velvety texture.

Ice Coffee:

Ice Coffee is favourite coffee drink of many. Especially during summer season, people living in hot regions enjoy drinking ice coffee. It is a refreshing and easy to make. Just mix coffee in water or milk and blend it with cream, sugar and ice-cubes. Before serving you can add a scoop of ice-cream as a topping and sprinkle coffee powder on it. I love Ice Coffee, do you?
Will Coffee Increase your weight?
Many people avoid drinking coffee when they are on a diet. As people have become more diet conscious as they have been in the yester ages. If you want to get rid of your extra pounds and do not want to say no to coffee then drink the coffee drink that is less in calories. Now you must be wondering how you can know about how much calorie a certain coffee drink has. Well, here is a calorie table to give you a slight idea:
Coffee DrinkServing SizeCalories Caffe Latte, non-fat milk 16 fluid ounces 165 Caffe Latte, whole milk 16 fluid ounces 260 Caffe Latte, whole milk 16 fluid ounces 140 Caffe au Lait, non-fat milk 16 fluid ounces 90 Caffe Mocha, whole milk, whip 16 fluid ounces 400 Caffe Mocha, non-fat milk, whip 16 fluid ounces 330 Caffe Mocha, non-fat milk, no whip 16 fluid ounces 220 Coffee, Mocha, white chocolate, non-fat milk, whip 16 fluid ounces 344 Cappuccino, whole milk 16 fluid ounces 150 Cappuccino, non-fat milk 16 fluid ounces 100
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Sweet Type of Coffee Recipes For You

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 25 May 2010 08:47:00 +0000

By Susan S Smith

Hardly you can find sweet type of coffee recipes. I have tried very hard myself to look for this type of coffee recipes and hope you like it too. Something that is sweet but not too sweet, it is just nice for those like some have some sweet coffee to free up your free time.

First Coffee Recipe: Cinnamon with Sugar Latte Recipe
Looking for some sweet type of Latte Recipe, this recipes will be specially for you. Hope you like it too.

Ingredients
Enough for 1 person (tall glass)
1) 3 tablespoons of Cinnamon syrup
2) 1 tablespoon of Brown Sugar (This can be vary depending on how sweet you want your latte)
3) 1 shot of organic espresso
4) 0.75 cup of low fat steamed milk
5) 1 small tablespoon of Cinnamon brown sugar powder as garnish

Equipments Needed
Espresso maker and electronic blender

Steps for preparation:
1. First of all, you need an empty blender cup to put all the ingredients except Cinnamon brown sugar which we will be using later.

2. You also can add some ice if you like cold drink. Blend it with low speed for one minute until all evenly mixed.

3. When done, take an empty tall glass and pout your latter into the tall glass.

4. Lastly, spread the brown sugar powder on top of the latte as garnish.

5. You can enjoy your cup of latte now.
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Second Coffee Recipe: Classical Honey Better Latte Recipe
Something sweet and yet safe to drink latte recipe. My recommendation to you as I have tried this coffee and I do like it very much.

Ingredients
Enough for 1 person (just nice for one tall glass)
1) 2 tablespoons of honey butter
2) 1 shot of organic espresso
3) 0.75 cup of low fat steamed milk
4) 3 to 5 ice cubes

Equipments Needed
Espresso maker and electronic blender

Steps for preparation:
1. Put your ingredients into your blender cup and blend it for 50 to 60 seconds.

2. When done, take an empty glass and pour your blended latte into the tall glass.

3. Lastly, you can enjoy your latte now.

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10 Top Coffee Machine that you can buy

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:43:00 +0000

Your Best Coffee Machine - How to Make a Clever Choice

By Andy Daniels

If you are looking for the best quality coffee machine, be prepared for a great number of choices. There are plenty of quality coffee maker brands to choose from. It will be solely your preference.

Many machines from different manufacturers received top ratings. In particular such brand names as Breville, Jura, Capresso, Gaggia, Rancilio, Krups, Saeco, Nespresso, Bunn and Schaerer are known as great quality makers. It is a matter of what is right just for you rather then what the best machine on the market is today.

Lets simply fixate understanding the characteristics of the best coffee maker. If the following qualities are present in coffee maker, then that may be considered as the best one.

1. Makes a Plenty of Coffee Flavor

First of all you have to know whether the extracted coffee is good quality or not. Most machines on the market will need experimenting with the amount of coffee beans and machine settings in order to get the best tasteful coffee.

Best coffee makers can use small quantities of beans to make an excellent brewed coffee or espresso. It can save more money in your purse when you spend less money for coffee beans. To get out essential coffee oils from the beans, proffered combination is the one having a shower head and uses both gold and conical coffee filter.

2. Makes Coffee Fast

You have to take into account how quick it makes your coffee. Finishing the brewing cycle has to be done in no more than 5-6 minutes in case of a small brew coffee machine. A brew maker of large size has to complete the process in less than 9-10 minutes.

3. Solid Design and Long-standing Construction

When choosing a coffee maker, it is very important to look at design and construction and how it works. Pay particular attention to how it is made. The quality of its design is as important as a construction. It could not last for a long time if parts are already a little loose from the start. Choose one made of stronger materials like stainless steel as these will last much longer. Being brittle, there is always the possibility of damage.

4. Best Price

You should not have to pay a lot of money for a best machine. Also it should not be cheap as well! Whatever the price is, make sure that price is reflects the features incorporated in coffee machine.

These are the 4 main elements that have to be found in the best coffee machine brands. You can choose your best coffee machine by clicking here and looking for these 4 characteristics.

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10 Top Coffee Machine

Caffe Raro the world's most expensive cup of coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:56:00 +0000

Want to indulge in some luxury coffee, in fact the world's most expensive cup of coffee then try Caffe Raro at a London department store. Created by internationally-renowned barista David Cooper and is a blend of Jamaican Blue Mountain and the exclusive Kopi Luwak bean.

The reason for this exclusive gourmet coffee to be so expensive £50 per cup, is its content Kopi Luwak, which is made from beans eaten, partly digested, and then expelled by the Indonesian civet cat. The cats, which live in the foliage of plantations across south-east Asia, are said to pick the best and ripest coffee berries.

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Top 3 Starbucks Coffee Drink Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:57:00 +0000

By Jake R Kelly

In 1971, Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegel, and Gordon Bowker opened the first Starbucks in Seattle, Washington. The business grew slowly, and even in 1992, there were only 165 Starbucks locations. The 1990s and 2000s saw explosive growth in the company, as they began opening new Starbucks locations every day of the year. Today, there are over 15,000 Starbucks' locations worldwide.

In recent years, increased competition has slowed the growth of Starbucks. Many customers are no longer willing to pay $4.00 for a cup of coffee. I recently started doing research on Starbucks Coffee Drink Recipes. I was impressed to find so many recipes floating around the internet. If you want to try to make Starbucks Coffee drink recipes at home, here are my Top 3 recommendations!

Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino

Ingredients

3 cups espresso coffee 3/4 cup sugar 4 cups milk 3/4 cup chocolate syrup whipped cream, for topping chocolate syrup, for topping

Directions

- Make coffee, follow directions for your favorite brand of espresso roast coffee. - Mix coffee, still hot, and sugar in your mixer until sugar is dissolved. - Add milk and chocolate syrup and continue mixing, about one minute. - Pour mix into a sealable container for easy storage. - Store in fridge until ready to use (Note: Do not store any longer than you would milk). - To make drink, combine equal parts mix and ice in a blender and blend on high until smooth. - Pour into glasses. - Top each glass with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup. - Serve.

Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Ingredients

1 cup half-and-half 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin 1/2 cup strong brewed hot coffee 3 tablespoons sugar pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg to taste

Directions

- Combine half-and-half and canned pumpkin in a saucepan, place over medium heat and stir constantly. Heat until boiling but not burnt. - Remove the mixture and pour into a blender. Whip in high speed for 20 seconds. - Pour the mixture in a large cup, add coffee, stir in sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Enjoy!

Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha

Ingredients

2/3 cup whole milk 6 tablespoons white chocolate chips coffee whipped cream

Directions

- Add milk and chocolate chips to saucepan and heat until chips are melted. - Meanwhile make coffee in espresso machine. - Pour half of milk mixture in coffee mug and fill rest of mug with coffee saving enough room for a dollop of whipped cream.

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Coffee Facts and Gourmet Coffee Figures

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:41:00 +0000

Author: George Moore

Some great gourmet coffee trivia:

* The Boston Tea Party was planned in a coffee house - the Green Dragon Coffee House

* One Coffee Tree or plant in its normal harvest will produce enough coffee cherries to make one pound of coffee bean

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

* The world's largest coffee producer is Brazil with over 3,970 million coffee trees. Colombia produces alot of gourmet coffee for its size - coming in second in the world with around two thirds of Brazil's production of gourmet coffee.

* Hard bean means the coffee was grown at an altitude above 5000 feet.

* Arabica and Robusta trees can produce crops for 20 to 30 years under proper conditions and care.

* Most coffee is transported by ships. Currently there are approximately 2,200 ships involved in transporting the beans each year.

* In Turkey a husband who refused to provide his wife with a mocha latte could be divorced by her!

Next to the United States Germany is the world's second largest consumer of coffee in terms of volume at 16 pounds per person. Second to the United States at 19 pounds per person.

* Over 53 countries grow coffee worldwide, but all of them lie along the equator between the tropic of Cancer and Capricorn.

* An acre of coffee trees can produce up to 10,000 pounds of coffee cherries. That amounts to approximately 2,000 pounds of beans after hulling or milling.

* The percolator was invented in 1827 by a French man. It would boil the gourmet coffee producing a bitter tasting brew - alot like Starbucks coffee today. Today most people use the drip or filtered method to brew their gourmet coffee.

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

Cowboys use to roast coffee over an open fire. It wasn't until the 70's that batch roasting became popular.

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

* The popular trend towards flavored coffees originated in the United States during the 1970's.

* October 1st is the official Gourmet Coffee Day in Japan.

* The first coffee tree in the Western Hemisphere was brought from France to the Island of Martinique in the 1720's

* China drinks 70 times as much tea as coffee

* Coffee trees are not grown anywhere in the continental US but can be found in Hawaii. Due to the high costs of land the coffee is sold at quite the premium falsely convincing people it is a premium grade coffee

* Coffee beans can be eaten raw or raw in chocolate - deliverying twice the punch and caffeine as brewed coffee

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Best of the Best - Kopi Luwak Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:07:00 +0000

By Chris Cornell

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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Top 10 Mistakes Making Turkish Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:37:00 +0000

By Karolos Tsiligirian

Turkish coffee is one of the simplest ways to make delicious coffee. This is a guide to help you avoid the most common mistakes when making Turkish coffee.

Using the wrong proportion

One of the most common mistakes is using the wrong proportion of coffee to water. If you use too much water or too much coffee the result will not be drinkable! The most common rule is one demitasse cup of water with one teaspoon of coffee. If you want your coffee strong you can use two teaspoons but don't use more...

Using the wrong grind

In order to make Turkish coffee you must use very fine ground coffee. If you use coarser coffee then you will not be able to extract the delicate coffee flavours. You will also fail to create the special coffee foam on top which is highly prized in many Middle East and Balkan countries. This special foam resembles the espresso crema and it is known as kaimaki in Greece. So, make sure that you use very fine ground coffee.

If you want to grind your own coffee, use a high quality burr grinder (manual or electrical). You can also use a mortar and pestle.

Boiling coffee

You must use a Turkish coffee pot to prepare the coffee. Stir the coffee with the sugar a bit to help them mix with the water.

After you light up the fire and you start heating the coffee in the pot, it is very important to watch carefully as the coffee comes slowly to a boil. It's imperative that you don't let it boil!

If it boils then the coffee will get bitter and flat tasting. In order to make delicious Turkish coffee, you must stop the heating when the coffee mixture comes ALMOST to a boil.

At this special moment, the coffee foam forms a ring on top. This foam ring slowly increases in size, closes the gap on top and then the coffee starts rising. As soon as the foam ring closes the gap on top and starts rising out must stop the heating. If you fail to do this it will boil and the flavour will get destroyed. So, just be careful and take it slow!

Bringing to boil more than 3 times

There are some people who prefer to bring the coffee to almost boil more than once. I find this a loss of time and sometimes it can also lead to a loss of quality. Bringing the coffee to almost boil more than 3 times is an exaggeration!

Adding sugar after the boiling

If you want your coffee medium sweet add one teaspoon of sugar for every teaspoon of coffee. If you want your coffee sweet double the amount of sugar. It is important to put the sugar before the heating, to optimize the flavour. The sugar melts and becomes one with the coffee in your mouth.

Using the wrong size pot

In order to make 2 demitasse cups of coffee use a coffee pot (ibrik or cezve) that holds 3 demitasse cups of coffee. You can also measure the capacity of the pot using water. The extra cup is counted to facilitate the whole stirring and foaming process.

Now, you may ask:

"Why can't I use a 5 cup size coffee pot to make 2 cups of coffee? The bigger the better!"

Unfortunately it's not like that!

You see... if you use a much bigger coffee pot this makes the coffee foam creation rather hard. The shape of the coffee pot (conical) facilitates the creation of a special oven like effect that makes the foaming much easier and more precise.

If you use a very big coffee pot then it will be hard to make a nice foam on top of the Turkish coffee. Just try it and you will see the difference!

Using hot water to make it faster

There are many professionals who start with hot water in order to make Turkish coffee faster. Actually they have big boilers and when a customer asks for a cup of Turkish coffee, they pour hot water from the boiler inside their coffee pot, they put coffee and sugar and they boil the whole thing as fast as possible!

The result as you may guess is the destruction of all the delicate coffee flavour. This is because of basic physics and chemistry... hot water (90 C degrees or higher) interacts with the coffee and then as if this is not enough you boil the coffee some more!!!

So just use cold coffee and don't rush. Your taste buds will thank you!

Pouring fast and sloppily

When the heating is done pour the coffee slowly in order to retain the foam on top. If you do it quickly the foam may break apart.

Not letting the coffee settle a bit after serving

After you serve the coffee, the small coffee grounds float everywhere in the cup. Just let them settle for a couple of minutes (except if you like eating coffee :-) )

Not taking enough time to enjoy!

This is in my opinion the greatest mistake of all. We live in very quickly paced timed, full of stress.

Why should you also be in a hurry when drinking your Turkish coffee? Relax! Take a small sip, lay back and enjoy! Share what you learned with your friends and offer them a cup of coffee too, won't you?

Enjoy!

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Coffee Aroma - The Odor of Distinction

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:11:00 +0000

By Carl Da Costa

Whether you are an avid coffee lover or not most people enjoy coffee aroma. It just seems to have such a distinct odor all of its own that, there seems to be no likeness to it. Actually, there is a great deal of significance when in comes to the aroma of this world-renowned and most flavored beverage.

First, one must distinguish the coffee aroma from that which the taste buds create. This is the bitter or sweet tastes one experiences with coffee. One of the factors to determine whether the quality of the coffee is good is through its aroma.

When one brews a pot of high quality gourmet coffee, it permeates throughout the entire house. On the other hand, one never would have this same effect by making a cup of instant coffee or even ten cups. The reason for this is because the instant coffee no longer possesses any of the characteristics that create the aroma.

Some people may not realize that there is actually two ways that you can smell coffee. Of course, one is the conventional way, which both drinkers and non-drinkers of the substance experience, then a second way for those who do consume it. This second way is called retronasal perception. It can only take place during the time the coffee is in the mouth or just after swallowing it. Basically what it is comes down to the coffee aroma responsible compounds of the coffee rise up to towards the nasal passage.

The aroma that you enjoy today will not be the same as what you had last year or what you will get next year. Coffee Aroma are constantly changing because of the compounds that the coffee have.

So far, out methods of odor detection as allowed the capabilities of identifying over 800 elements of coffee interactions. It is suspected that there is only a small group of components that are responsible for the aromas but it their high level of concentration that makes it so distinct.

Many individuals are not only after for the taste of the coffee but the aroma as well that's why studies are done about coffee aroma. Putting the science issues to rest though one has to admit that everyone that enjoys coffee seems to also have their own select choice of coffee aroma themselves. They will automatically go for the brew to which they find the aroma the most pleasing. It would be somewhat unusual to see an individual pour a cup of coffee from a pot that they did not find the aroma pleasant.

So basically like everything else there is about coffee, such as the taste and looks the aroma once again comes down to pure simple personal taste.

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Top 5 Blends of Coffee to Drink at the Office

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:52:00 +0000

Author: Brian Jenkins

With all the brands and blends of coffee available, ordering coffee for the office can be a real challenge. Should you buy one blend to satisfy everyone? Should you order one or two flavored coffees to please those that like flavored coffee drinks? Maybe you should order at least one special blend for the gourmet coffee drinkers, and what about Fair Trade coffees? Should you make an effort to buy those products that are Fair Trade certified, organic, and shade-grown such as Kenyan, Ethiopian, Colombian or Mexican? The choices are enough to make all but the most dedicated coffee drinkers throw up their hands in despair.

It can also help to know which coffee blends are the most popular with office coffee drinkers. If you’re trying to decide which coffees you should stock in your office pantry to please co-workers, employees, clients and customers, these are the top five coffee blends enjoyed in offices around the country. When you are ordering coffee for your company, you can’t go wrong if your order contains coffee blends that fall into these five categories.

Medium Roast South/Central American Coffee Blend

South American coffees are particularly suited to the American palate. The flavor is brighter than most African or Pacific Rim/Indonesian coffees, and has a definite “snap” that we associate with coffee flavors. Brazilian, Mexican and Colombian coffees are at their best when the roast is fairly light. Most coffee service companies offer several varieties of “American blend” coffees from companies like Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, which partners with Keurig to supply well over 100 coffee blends in K-cups for Keurig single serve coffee systems, Starbucks and Tim Horton’s.

Eye Opener Blend

Many coffee roasters make a variation of an “eye opener” or “Morning Fog Cutter” blend. Generally, the Eye Opener is a blend of South American coffees with an addition of an African coffee like Ethiopian Yrgacheffe to add a darker, almost earthy flavor. The roast is usually just a little darker than the standard “American” blend, and though the coffee flavor is richer, the blend is actually a bit lower in caffeine than a lighter roast blend of South American coffees. Look for names like “Eye Opener” or “Fog Cutter” from the major coffee roasting companies.

Fair Trade, Organic Coffee Blend

Coffee drinkers are growing more and more aware of the wider social, environmental and economic effects that their beverage of choice has on the world. These considerations have persuaded many office coffee drinkers make a point of choosing coffees that are Fair Trade certified, certified organic or shade grown. Most major coffee companies offer a huge variety of both single origin and coffee blends that are certified Fair Trade, organic, shade grown or some combination of the three certifications. If you’re uncertain whether a coffee blend carries one of the three certifications, you can always look for Newman’s Own Organics, which is always 100% certified organic and Fair Trade.

French Roast Coffee

French roast coffee is not actually a “blend”; it refers to the darkness of the roast. French roast is one of the darker roasts on the coffee roasting scale. The coffee flavor is generally more intense than it is in lighter roasts, making most people think of it as “stronger” coffee. In reality, the darker the coffee roast, the lower it is likely to be in caffeine. The flavor, however, is richer and more intense, and the body is fuller.

Flavored Coffee

Flavored coffees have made a big dent in the coffee world, and some of your employees are bound to be flavored coffee drinkers. The question, of course, is which flavored coffees should you order regularly and keep on hand. Obviously, if you have employees with a particular favorite, that should guide your choice. If you don’t know your employees’ favorites, however, you can still make a pretty good guess by looking at the top flavors ordered through Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, one of the country’s largest suppliers to office coffee service companies. French Vanilla, Hazelnut or cinnamon? Believe it or not, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ single best seller is none of the three. It’s their Blueberry Morning blend coffee, which is Green Mountain’s overall best seller, not just their best-selling flavored coffee. Most office coffee service companies offer some sort of flavored coffee variety pack that includes the most popular flavored coffees sold by their company.

In addition to a variety of coffee blends, the well-stocked office break room should also offer other beverages for your workers who don’t drink coffee. Most office coffee service companies include a variety of teas, hot chocolate and even soups that can be made with hot water from the office coffee maker.

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Brian Jenkins is a freelance writer and blogger who writes about the office environment and ways to improve productivity such as utilizing an office coffee service.

Gourmet Coffee Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:15:00 +0000

Author: boake moore

You'll satisfy your craving without going over your calorie limit.

If you aren't counting calories, but love the idea of coffee and chocolate after dinner, you should also try the decadent recipe below:If your relative or friend is a morning person who loves breakfast, a breakfast coffee gift basket is a great idea. If so, you will probably want a breakfast blend or other coffee that the person would want to drink at breakfast. Know if the gift recipient prefers whole beans, ground beans or K-Cup coffee

Ingredients:

* 3-1/2 oz. best-quality milk chocolate, very finely chopped
* Few grains of salt
* 1/4-cup heavy cream
* 1-cup water
* 2 tsp. instant coffee

* Optional garnish of lightly sweetened whipped cream
* Shaved or grated milk chocolate

Method:

In small microwaveable bowl, combine finely chopped milk chocolate and salt. Microwave at 50 percent (medium) power for thirty-second intervals, stirring well after each, just until chocolate is almost melted, then stir until completely melted and smooth. On high power, heat heavy cream until it is very hot. All at once, add hot cream to melted chocolate. Stir or whisk briskly until smooth (if you absolutely cannot get this mixture smooth, process at high speed in a food processor fitted with steel blade just until smooth).In two-cup liquid measure, heat water on high power until very hot. Add instant coffee to hot water and stir in well. Gradually add about half of hot coffee to milk chocolate mixture, stirring or whisking well after each addition. Add this mixture back to the remaining hot coffee in the two-cup liquid measure.

If necessary, heat beverage in two cup liquid measure at 50 percent (medium) power until steaming hot. Divide between two mugs (8 ounces each). If desired, garnish as suggested above. Serve immediately.Next, hit the supermarket, gourmet food store or Internet to fill the basket. You can choose a mix for pancakes, scones or waffles - if the person has a waffle maker. How about some gourmet maple syrup? Good maple syrup makes a plate of pancakes or waffles even better.

If you want a socially responsible gift, choose organic coffee and an organic foods store or section.

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Boake" Moore founded a non profit coffee company called Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee -http://www.missiongrounds.com/ourphilosophy.php It donates all its profits and proceeds to helping orphans and impoverished children. We currently are building schools in rural China, orphanages in South America; supporting orphans in Russia and Africa. And helping homeless children in the United States.
Lets make the world better -

George "Boake" Moore

Mission Grounds

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Kona Coffee: one of the best cups of coffee available

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:08:00 +0000

Author: Damen Choy: the Coffee Expert

Origins of Kona Coffee

Kona coffee comes from the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. Coffee was first brought to Hawaii by an American missionary in the form of coffee plant cuttings from Brazil. Originally grown on large plantations, today the coffee is grown on about 800 small Kona coffee farms. Kona coffee is one of the most expensive and rare coffees, since just 2 million pounds are distributed each year.

There are basically two types of Kona coffee beans. I'm partial to the smaller bean, known as the peaberry. There are many blends of Kona and Columbian or Brazilian coffee available, but I try to always buy 100% Kona coffee. I don't recommend buying a blend, since it may consist of as much as 90% cheaper coffee. Why pay a premium price for that?

How to brew the best Kona Coffee

When you invest in premium Kona coffee, it makes sense to make sure you brew it the best way. Always buy whole beans and grind them yourself. Only grind the amount that you will use in the same day. Learn how much fits into your coffee press or coffee machine, and only grind that amount at a time.

This leads me to the question of the coffee maker. I use a coffee press rather than a coffee maker. A coffee press is a glass cylinder with a plunger attached to the top. You put coffee in the bottom of the press, add hot water and let it brew for at least 4 minutes, then push the plunger down to strain out the coffee grounds. My coffee press makes a better cup of coffee than my $200 Capresso espresso machine. I would never use anything but my $30 coffee press when brewing Kona coffee.

When testing whether you like Kona coffee, buy a small amount first. If you find that you like it, you can then order larger quantities to save money. If you're really a coffee aficionado like me, buy enough coffee beans to last you a month. For me, freshness is the top priority.

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Damen Choy, editor of Coffee Bean Direct Coffee-Bean-Direct.com provides timely information about the coffee market, as well as tips and ideas for coffee lovers and their friends. Visit coffee direct to learn about the many benefits of buying coffee in bulk for yourself and your loved ones.

A Taste Of Gourmet Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Wed, 13 May 2009 04:25:00 +0000

By Saman Rashid

Everyday, people all over the world wake up to the invigorating experience of the exceptional beverage called coffee. The popularity of coffee can be judged by the fact that its consumption amounts to about a third of that of tap water in North America and Europe. Most gourmet coffee brands are beyond the reach of the common masses and are marketed exclusively to the affluent.

It includes the likes of Hacienda la Esmeralda Geisha grown in Panama which recently sold at an auction for $50.25 per pound creating a record in the process. What is it that makes a truly great cup of gourmet coffee? Is it the bean, the blend, or the roast? Actually, it's all of these factors and many more. The price of a coffee brand is not decided just by its quality, but also by the romance or exclusivity of their origins.

Some varieties of gourmet coffees like the Guatemala coffee excel in their blend and are often referred to as gourmet blend coffee. Some coffee products stand out on account of their origins like the Hawaii coffee, Brazilian coffee, Sumatra coffee and the very famous java coffee. There are also coffee brands that supply the particularly exacting customer who has specific demands for decaffeinated, low acid coffee or kosher coffee blends. The exclusivity and quality of coffee is also influenced by the coffee roast adopted by the gourmet coffee blender. Darker roast styles are preferred by some veteran gourmet coffee connoisseurs.

The coffee market is very different today than it was half a century ago. During the early part of the past century, a few small coffee roasters managed to obtain high-quality beans for select high profile markets. But most coffee was sold in cans, and consumers were more concerned with price and consistency than taste, so premier coffee was simply blended away.

But, today after the coffee sector surged in the '90s, great coffee beans are now making a journey directly from crop to cup. Coffee roasters buy beans directly from the farmers for a premium that encourages them to improve their growing methods and produce superior beans. The beans are carefully transported and roasted before being sold to the connoisseurs.

The most exclusive gourmet coffee brand is the Kopi Luwak from Indonesia which retails at about $160 per pound. It is mainly composed of coffee beans eaten and digested by palm civets. The palm civets use their acute sense of smell to select the best and ripest coffee beans to eat. During digestion the flesh of the coffee berries disintegrate exposing the rich beans which are then collected manually from the forest floor.

Another elite coffee brand is El Injerto from Huehuetenango, Guatemala which generated $25 per pound green at auction. This boutique lot of coffee by El Injerto, which was specially prepared for the Cup of Excellence auction won the first prize in that auction. This coffee expected to retail for more than $50 per pound, after it has gone through the roasting process.

Yauco Selecto AA from Puerto Rico is another great brand. Grown in the Yauco region represented a standard of excellence in coffee production. This coffee brand is known for its mild flavor.

It is obvious that gourmet coffee makes for a great gourmet food gift. As the so called coffee baskets and gourmet gift baskets flood the market, it is essential for a true connoisseur to know the difference between the real coffee and a meaningless 'gourmet' label on the packaging as a marketing gimmick. But, as with every other calling, being a true connoisseur of gourmet coffee calls for knowledge, experience and a great insatiable love for coffee.

Saman Rashid is an experienced writer. She has been writing articles and web copies since 3 years. To contact her, kindly visit http://www.mscopywriters.com

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Gourmet Coffee Drinks at Home - Easy Tips For Making Cafe Latte and Cappuccino at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:17:00 +0000

By DJ Toman

Gourmet coffee drinks at home are easy to make with a few simple tips listed in this article.

Cappuccino and cafe latte are favorites that many coffee lovers order at the coffee shop. If you would like to make these coffee drinks at home, here are some simple instructions, to save money and avoid a trip to the coffee house. At home you can experiment with making your favorites, for pennies per drink instead of paying coffee house prices.

This article gives simple, plain language to brew and serve great coffee drinks.

Both the cappuccino and cafe latte are based on espresso. Let's assume that you have a standard espresso machine capable of foaming (frothing) milk. In addition, you'll need to have gourmet coffee beans finely ground for espresso, milk (I prefer skim milk) , and the flavoring you want (optional but lots of people like chocolate).

Making espresso at home

Cappuccino and latte drinks both begin with espresso. To make espresso shots, you place your ground espresso into the portafilter, press to compact the ground coffee, leaving the coffee's top surface smooth. Then place the filter into the machine and start steaming the milk to at least 140 degrees or slightly hotter if you prefer. By heating the milk without waiting for the espresso, you can start mixing your specialty drink immediately after the espresso is brewed.

Once you've brewed two ounces of espresso for one drink, you can follow the instructions for cappuccino and latte shown below.

Cappuccino recipe prepared at home

Steam your milk with extra foam - cappuccino requires extra foam in the milk. Tip the pitcher holding the heated milk and bring the steaming apparatus (wand) just under the top surface, raising the steam wand as the foam is created but keeping the wand just below the surface. Make foam enough to fill one third of your coffee mug. When the foam is ready, turn off the steam wand. Follow the rest of the instructions in the order listed.
Brew - pour your espresso shots into the cup first.
Add milk - add hot milk to fill your cup two thirds full.
Add foam - finish filling your cup with foam you spoon into the cup, and your cappuccino is ready to enjoy!

For flavored cappuccino, place flavoring into your cup before you add the espresso shots. Stir the flavoring with the espresso and milk, then add the foam topping.

Cafe latte home recipe

Cafe latte is prepared the same way, except you use less foam. So, you'll use the steam wand to warm the milk and create a little foam, and brew the espresso shots. Add the espresso shots to your cup, fill the cup nearly full with heated milk, and leave room for a short layer of foam. Some people add whipped cream, but that is optional.

As with cappuccino, for a flavored latte you add syrup or other flavor into the cup first, and stir it into the shots and heated milk.

Cappuccino and cafe latte are both much easier now, right?

Once you're comfortable preparing basic latte and cappuccino drinks, you can start experimenting with different flavors of espresso beverages.

DJ Toman is a lawyer and coffee enthusiast living in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is the author of http://www.CoffeeDaydreams.com, a site dedicated to gourmet coffee and choosing the best coffee makers. Even beginners get helpful tips about how to brew and enjoy the coffee of their dreams.

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The History And Main Types Of Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:28:00 +0000

by Paul P. Duxbury

It's a mainstay in many households the world over with a commodity ranking of number two, just behind oil production. But how did the worldwide coffee craze get started and what exactly is the history of the little bean loved the globe over for the coffee it creates?

According to legend, the first use of coffee dates back to the 800s when a goat herder named Kaldi discovered his goats had more energy after eating the berries from a specific bush. Kaldi's story takes place in east Africa and is considered the stuff of lore, however, it wasn't too much after the 800s that the coffee craze began sweeping the world.

By the 1100s, coffee was being roasted and boiled by the Arabs. It was used in a drink, but there are earlier reports of the beans being eaten by monks, too. Similar to the evolution of cocoa beans, the drink of days gone by is most likely not exactly what we know today. And, also like cocoa, its spread was slow, but methodical.

As time passed, the ability to process beans grew and so did the popularity of coffee as a drink with properties that helped heighten alertness. By the 1400s, Constantinople became the location of the planet's first coffee shop. That trend continued to Italy, the rest of Europe and the Americas. No doubt different than the coffee houses of today, they were nonetheless "trendsetters."

By the 1600s, coffee became a major player in the English world, although probably not tipping the scales over tea. In 1688, Edward Lloyd opened his coffeehouse, which later became the world-famous Lloyd's of London insurance company.

Known for their craftiness in working with the somewhat similar cocoa bean, the Dutch hit the scene in the late 1600s, becoming the first to grow and ship coffee commercially. By the 1700s, coffee was firmly secured as a drink with worldwide appeal.

Although the veracity of the goat herder story is always in question, the fact remains that coffee has a long and proud history. Its spread around the world may have been slow, but the end result is a multi-billion-dollar industry that results in the production of millions of tons of coffee each year. Humble beginnings or not, coffee is more than a craze or a trend, it's a worldwide player on the commodities market and one that shows no signs of going away.

The Main Types of Coffee

Considering it has flavors that range from bold dark roasts to vanilla and hazelnut infused, it might be surprising that coffee actually only has two main varieties of beans it's derived from. The arabica and the robusta beans account for most of the world's coffee production.

The arabica bean is considered a descendant of the original trees from Ethiopia - the country that's credited for coffee's origin. Coffees made from this bean are mild and quite aromatic. This type of bean accounts for a whopping 70 percent of the world's coffee production. The tree that makes the arabica bean tends to prefer higher altitudes and thrives in mild climates, but is killed by heavy frost.

The trees that produce robusta beans are considered easier to grow and less fickle than their arabica cousins. Despite this, the beans are not a favorite on the worldwide coffee market since the coffee they produce tends to be a bit more bitter than arabica. It also has a lot more caffeine in the mix. These trees thrive in lower altitudes and can handle a bigger temperature range, but the flavors drop them to the 30 percent share in the worldwide coffee market.

So, if all the world's coffee comes from only two major types of beans, where do all the flavors come from? Growing conditions and processing.

The flavors of beans grown in different parts of the world can vary. Even though the beans come from the same kind of tree, the flavors might vary greatly due to soil and water conditions. It is believed that trees in Africa produce beans that give off a berry or spice type flavor while those from Latin America are clean-tasting and perhaps a bit tangy.

Another major factor in the taste can be greatly influenced by the roasting process. The temperatures used in roasting and the time allotted to the process can greatly change the end taste of a ground bean. Master coffee makers know how to take the same batches of beans and greatly alter their flavors through roasting.

Also, designer flavors of coffee, such as vanilla and chocolate, are generally produced as additives put into the bean during or right after the roasting process. So, despite the fact there are only two types of beans, the end result can be ground coffee that has as many flavors as there are ideas for them.

Paul Duxbury writes extensively on Coffee. You can read more of his articles at Gourmet Coffee

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Sumatra Coffee - A Bean That Packs a Punch

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:50:00 +0000

By Neil T Jones

Coffee is an important part of the Sumatran culture and the region is famous for producing some of the most unique and complex coffees in the world. In general Sumatra coffee tends not to be sold by region like many other countries but instead guidelines are used, and these guidelines are based around the picking preparation and processing of the beans. There are a number of different brand available, beans that are grown in the Sumatran west is usually known as "Gayo Mountain" and this coffee tends to be sweeter than many of the other varieties, but easily the most common and well loved of Sumatran coffee is Manheling. This coffee is produced just inland from the south coast and has taken its name from Indonesian people that were once responsible for the production of that coffee.

Sumatran Mandheling coffee is well regarded as the finest coffee produced in Sumatra and there are number of factors that have contributed to this, the plants are grown in vastly rich volcanic soil which are situated on the slopes of extinct volcanoes. These high slopes, the rich soil and the warm climate all contribute to make Mandheling coffee a truly unique brew with a distinct flavour. When you are searching for a Sumatran coffee try and find green coffee beans if possible as this will allow you to roast your own giving you the freshest cup you'll ever had.

There are many unique characteristics that help to make Mandheling coffee one of the finest in the world. Some may say even unorthodox. The beans are often dried using moisture-interrupted stages, which leads the beans to develop many complex and unusually flavours, many experts cite these traits as being similar to fermented fruit and even hints of must and mildew.

Please do not be deceived or put off by this, these are the factors that make Sumatran coffee so unique and because of this combination of flavours that are already pleasant in the green beans themselves, when roasted the flavours are developed fully and this leads to one of the richest smoothest and complex coffees that is available anywhere today.

The acidity is barely noticeable and the body can be so heavy it is almost syrupy Mandheling coffee is an experience of pure Indonesian luxury - the finest concentrated flavours and most complex tastes. It is highly sought after all over the world - and rightly so!

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Treat Yourself Today With Gourmet Flavored Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:20:00 +0000

By Damen Choy

I love all types of coffee, but one of my favorite types is gourmet flavored coffee. To tell you the truth, I like everything about coffee, from coffee candy to coffee mugs to all kinds of coffee gifts. Most of all though, I love gourmet coffee. Let me tell you why.

The Wide Varieties

There is absolutely no shortage of different flavors of gourmet coffee. The online store where I buy most of my coffee has these flavors: amaretto, almond, butterscotch cream, butter rum, cherry cobbler, cherry bomb, chocolate cherry, chocolate almond, chocolate marshmallow, chocolate Irish Cream, chocolate raspberry, chocolate mint, orange, cinnamon hazelnut, pumpkin spice, orange, vanilla nut, vanilla almond, etc., etc., etc. I have only tried a fraction of all these go types of gourmet coffee.

How It is Made

Obviously, coffee beans can't be grown with all these different flavors. Gourmet flavored coffee begins with a base like Colombia Supremo, to which pure flavors are added. There are no sugars or chemical additives in this flavored coffee. The end result of this process is a wonderfully delicious coffee, so delicious that flavored coffee can become addictive. With so many flavors to choose from, you will never become bored when drinking coffee of gourmet favor.

The Best Way to Brew

Like all types of coffee, coffee of gourmet favor will taste better when it's brewed correctly. Start by keeping all your coffee brewing equipment as clean as possible. Coffee residue, especially flavored coffee residue, can leave later pots of coffee tasting funny. I make a practice of cleaning all of my coffee brewing equipment each time I make coffee.

Water is another important factor in brewing a great cup of coffee. Be sure to use filtered cold water so that the gourmet flavor is not masked. For really fresh flavor, start with coffee beans and grind them yourself. The coffee will stay fresh longer. Each time you make a pot of coffee, measure and grind just the amount you need. I think you'll agree that freshly ground gourmet flavored coffee can't be beat.

Damen Choy, editor of Coffee-Bean-Direct.com Coffee-Bean-Direct.com provides timely information about the coffee market, as well as tips and ideas for coffee lovers and their friends, who can find great java-related gifts for the coffee enthusiasts in their lives. Visit Buy Coffee Direct to learn about the many benefits of buying coffee in bulk for yourself and your loved ones.

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Gourmet Flavored Coffee - The Matchless Joy of Gourmet Flavored Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:04:00 +0000

By Lindsy Emery

I love gourmet flavored coffee. To tell you the truth, I am a sucker for anything about coffee. I can't say no to coffee candy, gifts, mugs, or accessories. If it complements my drinking or somehow enhances my drinking experience, you can bet that I would like it. Maybe I already have it at home-you never know.

If you're like me and you just love coffee and all its trappings, you have to go gourmet. Gourmet is great because there are so many textures and rich flavors to pick from. I could talk about them all day long if you let me. Let's discuss gourmet flavored options.

At first glance you might not think there would be a lot of variety in this type of coffee. But nothing could be further from the truth. Take my preferred online store, which carries the following list of 19 flavors: almond, amaretto, butter cream, butter rum, butter scotch cream, cherry bomb, cherry cobbler, chocolate almond, chocolate cherry, chocolate, chocolate Irish cream, chocolate marshmallow, chocolate mint, chocolate raspberry, cinnamon hazelnut, orange, pumpkin spice, vanilla almond, and vanilla nut. Wow! Talk about variety.

Rich, delicious gourmet lovers know just how to combine flavors with exactly the right precision to create a flavorful masterpiece to savor. Take one of my favorites, which begins with a foundation of Colombian Supremo beans that are hand picked, then mixed with pure flavoring and no extra sugars or synthetic additives. Once you try flavored coffees, you're sure to get hooked. Depending on the day and on my mood, I enjoy mine without all the extras or I go for something with added flavor. It all depends. Remember that no matter what kind of coffee you drink, it tastes better with the proper methods for preparation.

Regularly clean out your press or coffee maker. Any residue from a previous batch, especially if it was a flavored variety, can throw off the taste of the next batch. I like to clean off my coffee press immediately after making it to keep things clean. Does that sound obsessive-compulsive to you? Maybe, but all I know is that seeing a dirty, stained, brown coffeepot at a diner makes me never want to drink coffee there-ever! It's also important to use cold, filtered water that is pure and flavorless to create the best flavor. And use gourmet flavored coffee beans to grind your own for an awesome aroma and taste like you've never experienced before.

If you're interested in reading more about gourmet flavored coffee, visit my simple coffee resource and guide: http://coffee-bean-direct.info

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Green Mountain Coffee, Keurig Coffee Maker Will Do the Rest

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:11:00 +0000

By Jan L Riley

Many people absolutely adore this coffee and refuse to be without it in their homes. For these staunch coffee lovers, this coffee roaster offers a cornucopia of flavorful coffee varieties for home use. Their offers comes packaged in handy k cups for use in the widely popular keurig coffee machines. These cups are used with the innovate system to let you choose from an incredible variety of coffee blends for whatever flavor your mood requires, or to have available when guests come over.

For coffee enthusiasts who prefer a dark roast coffee, there are some excellent options available. The dark magic and double black diamond varieties provide a robust, bold flavor for serious coffee lovers. Dark magic is also available in a decaf version.

They also come in a variety of subtle and aromatic flavors. If you like to settle in with a cup of flavored coffee in the late afternoon or evening, they have a flavored coffee variety that's sure to please.

More than thirty different varieties of coffee are available. What's more, the innovative brewing technology lets you brew single cup after delicious cup of coffee. With their pioneering brewing system, you'll experience all of the powerful flavor of a freshly brewed cup of gourmet coffee. All you need to do is pop a cup into the machine, add water to the reservoir, and you'll have a deliciously hot, fresh cup of coffee in under three minutes.

If you're a coffee lover, you'll be glad to know it is offered in a variety pack. This will give you the opportunity to sample some blends that you might not have tried before. And, you won't have to buy a whole pound of each blend that you might or might not love. It let you find out your tastes without having to make a large investment.

Owing to its robust and hearty flavor, they are very popular among coffee lovers. It is available in ground varieties, whole beans, and in the k cup system that works especially with their coffee makers. The filters provide another way to use the coffee with this system.

Another great benefit of having a number of different blends on hand is the ability to provide a cup of coffee tailored to the tastes of your family members and guests. This is one of many reasons why this coffee cups are such a popular choice. With this system, you can brew a cup of decaf for one of your guests, and a strong and bold cup of dark magic suited to your own tastes.

Whatever your favorite blend may be, you'll enjoy it in all its bold and flavorful glory when brewed in the special machine. Look for cups in your favorite varieties, or grind your own beans for use with the special filter. With such a range of choices, there's really no need for you to use any other brand of coffee. Why not grab a sampler pack and choose your favorite blend?

Jan R is an avid coffee lover who refuses to have a bad coffee experience. Discover how the Green Mountain Coffee Keurig has available at http://www.keurigcoffeebrewer.com/green-mountain-coffee-keurig.html will make your day!

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Things You Didn't Know About Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:44:00 +0000

By Fenton Wayne

Here is a compilation of interesting and unusual facts from the world of coffee. Botanically speaking, coffee beans are not really beans at all, but berries.

Contrary to popular belief, darkly roasted coffees contain less caffeine than lightly roasted blends. Caffeine is burnt off during the roasting process, so consequently the longer roasted dark blends have less caffeine.

It takes between 4000-5000 coffee cherries to produce a single kilogram of freshly roasted coffee.

Coffee is grown in over 50 countries of the world but is not grown anywhere on the mainland United States.

Coffee is one of the most heavily traded products in the world, second only to oil.

A coffee tree has a life expectancy of 70 years and it takes five years for a coffee tree to reach maturity.

In Turkey, husbands were once required during their wedding vows to promise always to provide their wives with coffee and failure to do so could be used as grounds for divorce.

Ludwig van Beethoven loved coffee and it is said that he used to insist that precisely 60 coffee beans were used to produce each cup of beverage he consumed.

When serving coffee to guests, it is the local custom that the oldest person sitting around the table is served first in Turkey and Greece.

Rather unusually, the terms 'supremo' and 'excelso' are used to indicate the large physical size of the coffee bean and not its quality as one might expect.

The first commercial coffee house was opened in Damascus in Syria as long ago as 1530.

'Tipping' originated in the coffee houses of old London Town. Boxes labelled "To Insure Promptness" were displayed in certain locations where patrons were encouraged insert cash to obtain a quicker service. The resulting acronym TIP has stuck ever since.

Caffeine only affects the body up to a certain point. This level depends upon the individual. After a certain number of cups of coffee have been drunk (typically 4 in quick succession), consuming further cups will provide no further stimulation as the rest is not absorbed.

Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world apart from water and has been consumed for over a thousand years.

An Englishman living at the time in Central America discovered how to produce instant coffee. Interestingly his name was George Washington.

People from different parts of the world traditionally add different ingredients to enjoy their favourite drink. The Ethiopians add a pinch of salt, Moroccans' add peppercorns, while the Mexicans add cinnamon. Drinkers in the Middle East enjoy the addition of cardamom and spices, whilst Austrians add whipped cream. Coffee drinkers from Egypt enjoy their coffee black, strong and pure.

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Green Coffee Beans

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:32:00 +0000

By Angie Atkins

Green coffee beans naturally have to go through a special process before they reach the phase of being turned into the popular hot drink that so many people love and enjoy on a daily basis. A large number of people all around the world crave and depend upon the boost that a freshly brewed cup of delicious flavor and amazing aroma that makes its way to your taste buds and to your senses.

One enjoyed benefit that many people enjoy is the fact that there is a large variety of different flavors they can drink and enjoy when it comes to coffee that has been made from green coffee beans. This is largely due to the fact that the beans that are used to make this well-known drink are grown in several different countries, as many as 50 countries or more. The variation in the process that is used in each of the different countries throughout the planting procedures and differences in the soil that is used, the harvesting, as well as in the preparation and the roasting procedures that are used will all play a very big factor into each of the varieties and different delicious tasting flavors that you and your family have grown to love so much and enjoy each day.

The beans are transformed as they go through the necessary process of being roasted and this is the important process where the physical properties and the chemical properties of the green coffee beans will take place because of the temperatures that are reached as they are heated. Before you are able to enjoy the rich taste in flavor that these little beans provide they must go through a series of steps such as being cleaned properly, the heating process of being roasted at just the right temperatures, the cooling process necessary after roasting has been performed, the necessary grinding that has to be done to the beans, and finally the last process in the packaging of the product so that it can be shipped to various stores located all over the world.

If you have not tried the fabulous taste in flavor that green coffee beans are so known for providing, then you simply do not know what you have been missing out on. Explore the variety of websites that are available on the Internet for ordering information and for the variety in flavors that are available to you.

If you would like more information on Green Coffee Beans try my site. And I also have a page on Green Coffee Tea.

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How to Roast Coffee Beans at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:09:00 +0000

By David Bryan

As people get pickier about there coffee, a recent trend gaining popularity is roasting coffee at home. I am often asked the question on how to roast coffee at home. To begin with, the process is not very hard and also not expensive, messy or time consuming. To start with you need green coffee bean. These can easily be purchased online or at a local retailer. If you are going to buy green coffee beans, make sure to buy high quality beans such as Costa Rican Tarrazu, Guatemalan Antigua or Colombian Supremo coffee beans. If you are going to do it, make sure you do it right and make it worth the effort.

The next item you will need is something to roast your green coffee beans in. The hottest inexpensive coffee roaster on the market is actually a hot air popcorn popper. These too can be found online at eBay or local department stores such as Target or Wal-Mart. The West Bend Poppery II and the Nostalgia Electrics are the most sought after models and usually sell for around forty dollars or less.

A few items you will also need are pot holders, a bowl to catch the chaff and a cookie sheet to pour the roasted beans out on. You also may consider a digital timer for timing your roast and a small scale to exactly measure each batch of green beans. You will also want to roast your coffee outside in a garage or anywhere that you do not mind chaff blowing around in.

It only takes about seven to 10 minutes to roast a half a cup of green coffee beans depending on how dark of roast you are wanting and the type of bean you are roasting. Immediately after roasting, you will want to pour out the freshly roasted beans on a cookie sheet and cooling them down as quickly as possible. You will also want to let roasted coffee beans air out to release the CO2 for about 4 to 24 hours. This ensures the best possible taste of the coffee bean. That is how you roast coffee beans at home in a nutshell.

Mr. Bryan is a master at roasting green coffee beans at home using a home coffee roaster made out of a hot air popcorn popper. Visit his home coffee roasting website at popcorncoffeeroaster.com.

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What Are Green Coffee Beans?

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:22:00 +0000

By Katya Coen

When coffee berries are picked off the plants, they do not go straight to being roasted beans that you can grind and brew into that cup of coffee that you are familiar with. They first take the form of green coffee beans, which essentially are unroasted beans.

The beans are actually the seeds of the coffee berry. To get them, the flesh of the coffee berry is taken out, usually with the use of a machine. This is done only after the berries have been carefully sorted through according to color and degree of ripeness. After the flesh of the coffee berry has been removed, you are left with the seeds, or the coffee beans. These are then fermented so that the slimy mucilage left coating the beans are removed.

After fermentation, the coffee beans are then soaked and washed in lots of fresh water. This is to further remove the residue left over from the fermentation process. Also, this process of washing the beans with water leaves you with huge quantities of what is termed as tainted coffee wastewater.

Nonetheless, at the end of the whole process you get coffee beans which, once dried and sorted through, are now considered green. These beans are then roasted to make the beverage that most of us are familiar with.

There are many different varieties of green coffee beans. Among the more popular ones are organic, and even decaffeinated ones, Jamaican blue mountain, and Hawaiian. Specific examples of organic green coffee beans include Cenaproc and Colonial Caranavi from Bolivia; Poco Fundo from Brazil; Cauca, Popayan, Ocamonte, Norte Caldas and Sierra Nevada from Colombia; La Alianza from Costa Rica; San Mauricio Pipil from El Salvador; Huehuetenango from Guatemala; Peaberry from Tanzania; Ermera from Timor; and Mandheling from Sumatra.

When buying green coffee beans, be sure to be on the lookout for possible flaws which are common to them. For example, these beans may turn out faded, as when they have been over dried or have been exposed to too much moisture. Also watch out for so-called amber beans, which are a result of deficiencies of certain minerals in the soil, and which will result in bitter-tasting and flat coffee. Green water damaged beans are another set which you must avoid, as these are moldy and toxic to the body as a result of fully processed beans undergoing a chemical reaction with water. Over-fermented green coffee beans, which are brownish and appear soiled, will result in roasted coffee that smells like rotting flesh - and that is something that no coffee should ever smell like!

Katya Coen provides information on green coffee beans for Coffee Beans 101 - your online guide to coffee beans!

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How to Buy Green Coffee Beans

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:52:00 +0000

By Barry Marshall

As more and more coffee connoisseurs start roasting their own coffee beans from home, many people are confused on how to buy green coffee beans for roasting. Not all green coffee beans are created equal as it depends on the grade and the region that the coffee is grown in. Another important aspect is the freshness of the beans as well. You do not want coffee beans that have been stored on warehouse floors for a number of years.

Before you buy, you need to know what type of coffee it is you are wanting to roast. The most popular green coffee beans for home roasting are Kenya AA, Costa Rican Tarrazu, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Guatemalan Antigua, Mexican Altura, Jamaican Blue Mountain, Brazilian Santos, Sumatra Mandheling, Colombian Supremo and Tanzanian Peaberry. All of these coffee beans have a different storied history, but share the trait that they are all fine, rich, aromatic coffees. These coffees all vary in taste profiles based on the type elevation, soil and climate that they are grown in. Whatever your taste buds crave, there is indeed a coffee matched for it.

Once you have decided what type of green coffee you want to roast at home, you next need to decide on the amount to purchase. Often times the best price breaks are found by buying 5 pounds of beans at a time. This is a perfect amount for any beginner home roaster to begin mastering his home coffee roasting hobby. If 5 pounds is too much, you can then settle for buying 1 pound at a time if you need a smaller amount.

After determining the amount, you will probably need to buy your green coffee beans online from an online home coffee roaster vendor such as the Popcorn Coffee Roaster. They have a huge selection of green coffee beans to choose from and all come in 5 pound bags. You can also get tips on roasting at home along with thorough descriptions of each green coffee type. Green coffee beans are usually shipped to you in just a few days and are ready to roast upon arrival.

Mr. Marshall is a master home coffee roaster. You can buy green coffee beans at his home coffee roasting Web site found at popcorncoffeeroaster.com online.

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Gevalia Kaffe Coffee Review

noreply@blogger.com (Demulen) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:54:00 +0000

By Brandi Yates

Gevalia Kaffe has a wide selection of gourmet coffee to suit everyone. If you are a coffee lover you will love Gevalia Coffee. They have been in business for over 140 years offering more than 30 varieties of coffee and 13 kinds of tea.

Gevalia even offers you a free coffee maker. If you buy two packages of their coffee to try you will receive a free stainless steel coffee maker. You can get this offer by joining their coffee club but you may cancel at anytime. The same coffee maker costs $89.00 if you purchase it without joining the club. This coffee maker is stylish and has an automatic timer so your coffee is ready when you get up in the morning. The water sprays over all the coffee during the brewing process for a full bodied taste using less coffee grounds. The club is very accommodating and you can choose to have the coffee billed and sent to you on a regular basis or select when you want it to be billed and sent.

Another great thing about Gevalia is their customer service. They have a 100% guarantee on all products and will refund money 100% in case you are not satisfied.

If you are not sure you want to join Gevalia right away you can sign up for their free catalog or email newsletter.

Gevalia Gourmet coffee and tea make great gifts. You can gift wrap your purchase for only 5 cents extra. Gift cards and gift baskets are another option.

With every 3 coffees purchased from their menu, you'll receive a signature crown gift box including several samples of premium coffee. The more coffee you order, the more boxes they will send you!

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