Mixed Coffee: The Best Way to Enjoy Your Joe
August 29, 2008
by Jerry Blackburn Some think that the best way to drink coffee is straight, black! However, is this right or wrong? There are so many different blends and coffee experiences to be had, why miss out on those. The blenders of the world spend plenty of time developing these new mixtures and they should be enjoyed. For instance, there is a marvelous blend that both Sumatran and Papua New Guinea.... Read more »
Cleaning A Coffee Pot
August 27, 2008
Seeing the state of coffee pots in peoples homes can be shocking, many just rinsed and put them back into place. Coffee lovers appreciate a good cup of coffee and for those who do not take care of their pots and coffee makers they are ruining not only the life of the coffee machine, the taste of a good cup of coffee is lost as well. Making... Read more »
Fresh Organic Flavored Coffee
August 24, 2008
by David Swanson With the millions of coffee drinkers worldwide there is a rise in demand for not only organic coffee but also for organic flavored coffee. Many coffee growers have discovered alternative and safe ways to improve the growing process. They now use organic fertilizer and other earth friendly ideas to enhance and protect their plants. Organic... Read more »
Overview Of Coffee Brewing Method
August 23, 2008
Just as every coffee bean has its own qualities, each coffee brewing technique produces a different characteristic and taste to even the same bean. There are dozens of ways to brew coffee, and the examples below are only meant to pique your interest in alternatives to what your brew method of choice might be! Note that each method has a corresponding brew type, grind setting and brew time. Brew type refers to... Read more »
Coffee Or Tea: Which Is The Best Choice?
August 23, 2008
Coffee is the beverage of choice for hard working Americans. For doctors, lawyers, construction workers, and stay-at-home moms, it is the fuel that gets them through a long day. At the risk of turning an innocent debate about beverage preference into a cultural clash, I believe the preference of coffee over tea is as American as apple pie, served with a strong cup of black coffee, of course. Maybe it is because we dumped British tea into Boston Harbor, but the general stereotype is that the British love tea and Americans love coffee. Im... Read more »
Coffee Drink Glossary Basics For The Coffee Enthusiasts
August 22, 2008
These coffee drink basics will help when you go to a coffee house and have a multitude of drink choices. Coffee drinks like late, cappuccino, straight shot and cafe mocha are just a few of those choices. Coffee drink basics will help you decide what to order, because who wants to pay an outrageous... Read more »
Coffee Recipes: Irish Or Baileys Coffee
August 22, 2008
Did you know that Irish pubs are the most popular drinking establishments worldwide? They pop up in Tokyo, Edinburgh, London, Los Angeles they truly appeal to everybody. This may also explain the universal popularity of their signature drinks: the Irish Coffee and Baileys Coffee. Many stories abound about both drinks origins and who can claim their... Read more »
Tips on Coffee Brewing
August 21, 2008
There is much to be said about the perfect cup of coffee, and yet so much is clouded by old wives tales and misinformation. What counts is simple math and physics, and as long as you understand the chemistry of coffee you can produce a perfect cup every time. Grind The finer you grind the coffee beans, the more... Read more »
Part 1 of Coffee Brewing 101
August 21, 2008
The beauty of using the coffee filter method to brew coffee is that you can opt to make a full pot, or a single cup of this popular early-morning, kick-start beverage. Here are some tips to help turn you into a world-class barista (that is coffee snob talk, for a person who serves coffee). Coffee filters may be made from paper or metal, but the most commonly used filer is made of regular processed paper, or unbleached... Read more »
Things That Make A Great Coffee
August 20, 2008
Brewing excellent coffee - better than anything you will ever be able to buy - is easier than you think. It can be a little involved at first, but you have got to speculate to accumulate, as they say, and you will find it is worth it. Just follow these simple steps. 1. Firstly, check your kitchen cupboards. If you find a jar of instant coffee, or are under the impression... Read more »
