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Author :: Marilyn Schwader  |
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| Article Title :: Coffee - How to Buy, Store, and Grind it for the Perfect Cup |
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| In the early days of the coffee craze, before the first
Starbucks arrived in my town, I owned a tea and coffee
house for several years. At the time, espresso was
something new for most people, and a lot of my customers
had questions. I decided to teach a class on coffee at the
shop, and learned in the process that there are several
misunderstandings about buying, storing, and grinding
coffee that when corrected can lead to a much more
enjoyable cup of coffee.True coffee connoisseurs know that buying coffee beans in
small amounts that allow you to brew your coffee within a
day or two of being roasted will result in the closest to a
perfect cup of java. If you keep the beans in an a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Mike Long |
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| Article Title :: Coffee Grinders Jumpstart Your Java |
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| All the experts agree. People who want the best flavor in their coffee use coffee grinders. Coffee grinders work so well because they unleash the bean oils and aromas right before you make a pot. It’s like opening a fresh can of ground coffee each and every time you make some "joe".Of course, besides coffee grinders, there’s also some technique that goes into making a good pot of pick me up. This holds true for both the way your put your coffee in your coffee maker, the kind of coffee maker you have, and the type of water you use.First, coffee gurus recommend adding two heaping tablespoons of whole beans to the grinder for every six ounces of water you plan to use. To be (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Nicholas Webb |
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| Article Title :: Italian Roast Coffee For An Authentic Espresso |
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| One of the things people think of with Italy is it's coffee. In fact Italian roast coffee is perfect for bringing a touch of Europe to your home. Can 50 million plus Italians all be wrong? Well, with Italian roast you can't go wrong either.Generally speaking, Italian Roast coffee is darker in colour than most roasted blends of coffee and consequently develops an intense, full-bodied flavour from the blend of Pacific and Latin American origins. It seems to be richer and fuller and has a bit of a bite to it. The aroma is balanced and complex.Why the name Italian Roast when coffee comes from Brazil?As is known, most of the coffee we drink today originates from Latin Amer (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Nicholas Webb |
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| Article Title :: Cappuccino Secrets: Creating the Perfect Foam |
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| Here is an article that tells the secret of creating the perfect foam with steamed milk for making a wonderful cappuccino. As you'll see creating the perfect foam isn't as easy as it may seem ...Most places that serve cappuccinos in the United States have not trained their baristas in the art of properly frothing milk. The foam that they create is usually a dry, tasteless, large celled collection of bubbles that sit on top of the espresso like a meringue.With a little care, you can create steamed milk that is velvety smooth like the texture of wet shaving cream. The bubbles will be so small that you can barely see them! This is the way it’s supposed to be, because this way (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Nicholas Webb |
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| Article Title :: Iced Coffee Recipes for Enjoying Chilled Espresso, Thai Iced Coffee And Many More Variations |
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| There are many refreshing iced coffee recipes available, and we have selected some of the most interesting for you. However, my favorite of all it the traditional Italian iced coffee recipe which uses freshly made espresso, a cocktail shaker and ice cubes. In fact, if you ask for an iced coffee in Italy this is the only recipe they will serve. Poured into a cocktail glass, the chilled Italian espresso is second to none.When the heat is on try this traditional Italian iced coffee recipe ...So, how is the Italian iced coffee recipe actually made? Simple, like all good things. Use your espresso machine, if you have one, to make a normal shot for one, two or more servings. Pour (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Nicholas Webb |
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| Article Title :: Try the Tradition of Turkish Coffee and Taste the Difference |
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| The Europeans got their first taste of Turkish Coffee, and coffee in general from the Ottoman Turks, who brought coffee to the West. They were great coffee drinkers, both at home and in public houses, the forerunners of our cafés, which started to spring up across the Islamic countries. Turkish coffee became part of the Turks life and was known as the "Wine of Islam" and the "Milk of Chess Players and Thinkers".Turkish coffee is derived from the famous Arabica coffee bean, often the addition of the aromatic Cardamom spice is added to the coffee while it is being ground. Another method boils seeds with the coffee and lets them float to the top when served.Traditionally Turk (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Nicholas Webb |
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| Article Title :: Mocha Coffee: Learn About the Source and Try Our Recipes for Making Great Mochas |
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| Depending on how we look at it, mocha coffee may be the tall drink made of coffee, cocoa and milk, often served with cream or, on the other hand mocha coffee may refer to the source.Yemen is the source of true Mocha coffee. Some connoisseurs consider the Yemeni beans the best that money can buy. No doubt about it, for one reason or another, it is know the world over. Grown along steep terraced hillsides at an altitude of anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 feet, the harvested fruit is a small, hard coffee bean.The name itself originates from the Yemeni port town on the Red Sea. From the varieties available Mocha Sanani and Mocha Mattari are considered the finest. Due to the harsh h (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Nicholas Webb |
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| Article Title :: Coffee Roasting: Learning the Fundamental Art of Making Coffee Can be Fun |
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| Coffee roasting from light to very dark, is an art form in itself. Green beans have none of the flavor we are all accustomed to. Coffee roasting brings out the vibrant flavor from the coffee bean. It is true that before roasting, the 'green' bean contains all the complex acids, protein and caffeine, but just a yukky green-like taste that doesn't resemble coffee.It is the heat from the roasting process that cause the coffee bean's carbohydrates and fats to turn into aromatic oils. During coffee roasting moisture and carbon dioxide are burnt away, thus breaking down and enhancing the acids and providing the wonderful coffee flavor.Coffee roasting provides the flavor, but un (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Julie Carter |
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| Article Title :: A Coffee Roaster For All Occasions |
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| Coffee roasters and those who roast, brew and serve the ultimate cup of coffee are now esteemed professionals within the social fabric of our community at large. A good coffee roaster is a little like a celebrity chef these days, complete with loyal followings, highly descriptive reviews and the ability to command premium prices for their products and services. As coffee continues to grow in elevation from merely a mundane beverage to something of art form, a good coffee roaster has begun to take on a glamorous aura.But there is a café on almost every street corner or every suburb now and every barista thinks of him or herself as the best roaster on the block. The professional bar (read full article) |
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| Category :: Coffee Articles |
Author :: Royane Real |
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| Article Title :: Is Caffeine a Hero or a Villain in Your Life? |
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| Many sober, law abiding people who would never dream of knowingly taking a mind- altering drug, actually consume one every day. Chances are that you’re doing it too! What is this drug? — Caffeine!Caffeine is so pervasive in our culture and in many other cultures that we often forget it is literally a drug that affects our brain. Caffeine is present in coffee, tea, many cola drinks and over the counter medications.The real question is—is caffeine a bad drug, or is it “okayâ€? Is caffeine even better than “okayâ€, does it do good things for us?The verdict on caffeine, particularly when taken in the form of coffee, seems to b (read full article) |
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