Get help, advice and information on all your Food and Drink issues. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/coffee.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:00:28 GMT en Samuel Cate Prescott was a professor at M.I.T.(Massachusetts Institute of Technology). He was one of the top food scientists in the world. His dream wasn't just making food safe but ideal. A contemporary Boston Daily Advertiser story on him even predicted that one day, thanks to his hard work, the "application of growth-producing rays will bring forth cows the size of brontosauri, roosters the size of pterodactyls."The National Coffee Roasters Association (a group that had long been searching for a novel way to boost coffee sales) decided the publicity campaigns weren't enough, they needed "a college education". So they brought their attention to this Prescott guy. They promised a state-of-art coffee research laboratory and staff, if he would uncover the scientifically exact way of creating the Perfect Cup of Coffee. He accepted.He used the latest technology to bring coffee's Platonic ideal down to earth. The method was quite simple: He will make the c offee every way possible, and get "professional" taste tester to judge the outcome.They tried out all the possible variables: Brewing in pots made of copper, aluminium, nickel, glass and other materials. They dripped, pressed and percolated it played with the temperatures different grinds and steeping times.Every day, Prescott went to the MIT's cafeteria, with a tray of freshly brewed "scientific" coffee, cream and sugar. Fifteen women, the "tasting squad" shared their experiences with him, and Prescott adjusted his brewing accordingly.Three years and an enormous amount of coffee later, he knew that coffee could not be improved, so he shared his results, a set of precise rules as unbendable as the law of gravity: 1. Use one tablespoon of freshly ground coffee for every eight ounces of water. 2. Force these grounds through water that is a few degrees http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/86590_The_True_Story_Of_The_Perfect_Cup_Of_Coffee.html Sat, 31 May 2008 11:36:19 GMT Today all are fond of coffee. Each morning they shovel the coffee beans in the coffee maker. The yummy hot drink prepared in the coffee maker sets to leap into life when you get up. Buying a coffee maker and making hot, delicious frothy drink is constantly a sensible choice than paying a good sum for a cup of coffee in the cafes. The recognition of coffee drinking has gained above the earlier period. There are lots of models of coffee makers. Some of them are Twin Coffee Maker with two stainless steel coffee mugs, one cup coffee maker with one mug, 10-cup programmable coffee maker, coffee maker with glass carafe and so on. The 10-cup programmable coffee maker brews ten cups of magnificent lip smacking hot drink in 3-5 minutes and keeps it hot and fresh. The twin coffee maker can make coffee of two unlike flavors at a time as there are two different mugs attached to the coffee maker. The drink is directly brewed into the cups. If there are two people in your house who like to drink coffee, then this coffee maker will help you. A variety of designs come with built in frothing features in many models. Spend the money for making a variety of coffee beverages at home. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/84464_Thermador_Appliances___A_Secret_Behind_Good_Coffee.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:09:22 GMT The sight of a bustling Starbucks in the morning, drive-through lines ten cars deep, people inside tapping their toes impatiently as the espresso machines whir, is enough to overwhelm even the most advanced coffee drinker. When its finally your turn at the counter, you freeze; there are just too many options, and the lady behind you is getting pushy! Ordering coffee at Starbucks can be challenging, however, knowing the lingo and understanding your basic options will make you more comfortable when that barista finally takes your order. First, we must break down the Starbucks menu into groups to help categorize available drinks. To first separate the beverages, we should look at what coffee drinkers really care aboutis there caffeine in it, or not? While most of us know that any coffee drink can be ordered with decaf coffee or espresso, some people fail to realize that Starbucks offers drinks that actually have no coffee or coffee products in them. While this is good for children or people who do not like coffee, a Starbucks novice who really wants a coffee drink may order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino not realizing that its just vanilla beans and cream mixed with ice! Coffee products are: brewed coffees, iced and hot espresso drinks such as cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, and macchiatos, and frappuccino light or regular blended coffees. Tea products will also have caffeine, including chai tea which is commonly made into a chai tea latte. Products offering no coffee are: flavored hot chocolate drinks, any crme drink such as the vanilla crm http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/84396_Ordering_Coffee_At_Starbucks.html Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:36:38 GMT A cup of hot, delicious coffee can put in a feeling of good mood. It can bring a feeling of relaxation at home or at your work place. With so many new brands and models it has become quite easy for everybody to save their money once for all than usually going in the cafes for a cup of coffee. You can easily pay for a coffee maker and enjoy the drink at home itself. So go ahead, buy it now and pour for yourself a hot, flavored cup of freshly brewed hot drink without any messy drip. There are many evolutionary new features in the latest coffee makers. There are many types of these machines. Some of them are the cuisnart brew central coffee maker, the thermal carafe, the glass carafe, the double pot systems, the semi and fully automatic, super automatic and the manual or piston machines and many more. All the coffee makers differ and have its own strength and style of making coffee. These machines are very to use, full of many functions such as; frothing, consistency and flexibility. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/84348_Thermador_Appliances___Coffee_Maker_Is_The_Epitome_Of_Style_For_The_Hot_Drink_Always.html Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:39:33 GMT When you think of a coffee house, the first thing, which might come to mind, would be a cozy place serving gourmet coffees and espressos, couches to lounge on while you sip your coffee and maybe engage in a conversation with a friend or read a good book. Have you every thought about how coffee houses got there start? One of the first coffee houses, which publicly served coffee, was the Kiva Ham in Constantinople now known as Istanbul. To the Turks coffee was such an important part of their life a women could legally divorce her husband for not supplying her with enough coffee. Turkish coffee was made to be served strong, black and unfiltered. Coffee was usually made in an ibrik. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/82736_Are_Coffee_Houses_Fashionable.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:13:48 GMT Making an original espresso is an art that demands practice. Where every single step is crucial to bring the taste of original espresso, a quality espresso machine is one of the important components that ensure the delight of your favorite coffee cup. If the machine falls short of offering good ease of use and user control, a whole experience of brewing espresso will be ruined and so will be the taste of your mouth. Today, when market is thronging with varied options, selecting a right espresso machine as per ones needs has become the most cumbersome task. The broad categories of espresso machines given below will certainly lighten the mist of confusion and help you in your buying decision: Types of Espresso Machine:Manual Espresso:Manual espresso machine was the first machine invented to make espresso. It is still the same and may interest you if you are an avid espresso traditionalist and coffee culture enthusiast. It has a piston that requires a pull to force the water through the coffee grounds. This may not excite an average coffee drinker as the consistent pulling of the piston requires time and practice to master. Here, the ease of use is minimal and learning curve is at maximum. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/82224_How_We_Can_Get_Original_Taste_Of__Espresso_Coffee.html Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:02:53 GMT Coffee (even decaf) is delicious for those who are coffee drinkers. There are seemingly a million ways in which coffee can be prepared and served. If you do have the money, there is something special about going to the coffee shop. Simply ordering a cup of coffee wont suffice. Youll need to specify which coffee and what size. Specialty coffee drinks are all the rage among business professionals; its easy to pick up a shot of espresso, a latte, or a cappuccino on your way to work, or on a lunch break. However, if you just want a regular coffee (black or with cream and sugar), naturally you can get that toojust say so! http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/79367_Coffee_And_Culture_Or_The_Culture_Of_Coffee.html Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:36:54 GMT Making coffee sure has changed over the years. Although it still smells the same, how we brew our coffee isnt the same as it used to be. Many years ago, coffee was brewed on the top of a wood stove. You could smell it cooking wherever you went in your house. That is also true when you make your coffee in that type of pot on your modern range top. Now you can brew a pot of coffee in less than 5 minutes depending on what coffeemaker you are using. It still tastes great but you cant smell the coffee throughout the house. If you miss that smell, the old-fashioned coffee pots that you use on the stove top are still available. It takes longer to brew a pot of coffee in one of those pots, but it is worth it. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/79366_How_Coffee_Has_Changed_Over_The_Years.html Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:40:36 GMT The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is very important in the Ethiopian culture. The coffee ceremony will be performed when friends visit, during celebrations, or simply as a part of the daily routine. It is so important to how the Ethiopians view coffee that most Ethiopian restaurants will have the coffee ceremony performed for you at your table. The Ethiopian coffee ritual takes the participants through the entire coffee preparation process. Whether you are witnessing the ritual in a restaurant or lucky enough to participate in someones home, the green coffee beans will be brought to your table by a woman. She will wash the beans, and then start a fire in a small open roasting furnace. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/75635_Information_On_The_Ethiopian_Coffee_Ceremony.html Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:39:29 GMT The history of coffee is long and varied, full of intrigue and excitement. There are a couple of different legends about how coffee was discovered. One says that a shepherd discovered coffee after observing his sheep getting very active after eating the berries off of certain plants. He tried them, and felt the same boost of energy. The story goes that a passing monk observed this, and scolded the shepherd for eating of the devils fruit. The monks soon found out, however, that the berries would help them remain awake during prayers. Another legend tells the tale of an Arab, banished to the desert with his followers. Facing starvation, they boiled and ate the berries of a plant they stumbled across. The broth saved the starving exiles, and the nearby town, Mocha, took it as a sign from above. They called the plant and its drink Mocha, in honor of the town. A short history of coffee is as follows http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/75634_Information_On_The_History_Of_Coffee.html Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:28:33 GMT Java coffee it sounds a bit redundant, doesnt it? Many people call coffee java, just like they may say they want a cup of joe. In reality, Java coffee refers to coffee grown on the island of Java, the largest island in Indonesia. Java coffee was so popular and was exported around the world, that many Americans just used the term java as slang to mean coffee in general. And there is good reason for that. The history of Java coffee is a long one. The Dutch brought coffee to Java in the 17th century, and it has been a major export for Indonesia ever since. They planted Arabica beans, but a coffee rust plague wiped many of the coffee plants out in the 1800s. The Dutch replaced them with Liberica beans, which while hardier, did not please the palate as much. Most of the beans grown in Java today are of the Robusta and Arabica variety. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/75632_Information_On_Java_Coffee.html Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:33:21 GMT Folgers Coffee Most of us are familiar with the famous Folgers slogan: The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup! Folgers Coffee was founded by James A. Folger in the 19th century in San Francisco. Proctor & Gamble acquired Folgers in 1963, after it had become one of the major brands of coffee in America. Folgers not only offers several basic coffees, but has developed Folgers several gourmet selections as well. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/74794_Is_Waking_Up_With_A_Folgers_Coffee_In_Your_Cup_The_Best_Part_Of_Your_Day.html Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:10:20 GMT Melitta Coffee Melittas US headquarters are located in Florida, and they are part of the Melitta Group of Minden, Germany. Their coffee roastery is in New Jersey. Melitta coffee is a well-known brand today. Melitta is named after Melitta Bentz, a German housewife who, in 1908, revolutionized how we make coffee. One day, in the hopes of reducing the sediment in her coffee, she punctured holes in the bottom of a brass pot, and lined the pot with a sheet of her sons blotting paper. The coffee she poured in strained through very well, giving her a wonderful cup of coffee with no sediment. In July of that same year, Melitta received a patent on her filter top device lined with filter paper. She was soon in business, and Melitta the coffee company was born. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/74793_Melitta_Coffee_And_The_Melitta_Coffee_Maker_Are_Named_After_Melitta_Bentz_A_German_Housewife.html Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:19:18 GMT Illy Coffee Illy coffee was founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy. Today, Illy markets a single blend of remarkable coffee made of 100 Arabica beans from nine different growing regions in Africa, India, South America and Central America. It is this blend of beans from different growing conditions that gives Illy its unique taste. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/74792_Illy_Coffee_Is_Rather_Like_A_Fine_Wine.html Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:26:17 GMT For millions of people a cup of coffee in the morning is the spark plug to get them started and able to face the battles they may encounter during the day. There are several different types of coffee one can choose from in order to suit their specific tastes. In addition, there are numerous different ways to prepare your coffee as well. You can either go to your local coffee shop or you can make your own cup of coffee at home. Most individuals brew their coffee with just an ordinary electronic coffee maker. However, there are better ways to make a good cup of coffee without spending big dollars on an extravagant cappuccino maker or something else equally expensive that are difficult to master and keep in good working condition. These expensive machines become outdated requiring you to purchase a new one every couple of years. The French press was invented over a hundred years ago. It has received a few improvements over the years but remains relatively the same today. One of the best ways to prepare coffee is by using a French press coffee maker. A French press coffee maker is perfectly named for what it does. The basic operation of how it functions goes like this: You add your coffee grinds into the pot and then you add the boiling water. You then you are ready to begin applying the pressure on the plunging type tool which presses down on the coffee, filtering out the grinds with the screen on the plunging tool and brewing up a tasty cup of wonderful coffee. It really is that easy. You might be wondering what the benefit of a French press coffee maker, so let me tell you. French press coffee makers produce a stronger cup of coffee then would your traditional electric coffee maker. This is great for those who like their coffee full of that robust coffee flavor. It is recommended that you drink your cup of coffee right away, while it is still piping hot, to get the best results. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/74491_French_Press_Coffee_Maker.html Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:11:39 GMT Coffee is one of the important commodities in the world. It is consumed by many people around the world and plays a major part in some economies of the world. It is traded through some major commodities board around the world, e.g. New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). Currently, Brazil is the worlds largest coffee producer which constitutes about 32 (year 2006) of the total world production. Coffee is an "addictive" beverage made from grounded roasted coffee beans. The pleasant aroma and taste makes it irresistible to coffee lovers. There are many ways to consume this concoction. Some like it hot and some like it cold. It can be consumed with or without sweetener, cream, milk or any other combination you can think of. Its very versatile and creative people can create new taste and flavor. Many businesses have built an empire around coffee, like Starbucks. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/70836_Coffee_-_The_Addictive_Stimulant.html Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:58:43 GMT Coffee lovers will tell you that the best coffee comes from beans grounded immediately before the coffee is brewed. Old Time coffee drinkers know this by heart. Thats why no kitchen is complete without a coffee grinder. Waking up in the morning and grinding up a fresh batch of coffee beans and throwing it into the coffee maker and then anticipating that first sip of fresh hot coffee! Now that is the good life! What Makes a Great Coffee Grinder? http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/65894_The_Coffee_Grinder_An_Investment_For_Your_Morning_Ritual.html Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:31:44 GMT Every restaurant worker is very familiar with the entire process that goes with cleaning coffee makers. A better part of an hour at the end of each shift is spent rinsing out the coffee pitcher for both regular and decaffeinated coffee brands offered. The pitchers were cleaned at the end of the previous shift and some restaurant workers do not feel that they need to be cleaned again. It is easy to tell which restaurants are good about cleaning coffee makers, and which ones do not put their best efforts into getting all of the pieces clean. The taste of the coffee alone will alert customers to whether people have been doing what they are supposed to do at the end of every shift. There is usually one person assigned in a restaurant to make sure that the cleaning of coffee makers is done on a regular schedule. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/62340_Coffee__Cleaning_Coffee_Makers.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:38:03 GMT Nothing says me time better than a cup of coffee or tea? A hot, piping cup or mug of the favorite hot beverage alone or with a special friend can seem like an oasis of sanity in the midst of a hectic day. Hot or cold, with some favorite fruit or nut flavors added, can make for a very special time. Both coffee & tea come with caffeine as optional. If you find that caffeine disturbs your sleep or raises your blood pressure, you can opt for the caffeine free version. If, caffeine is not a problem then go for it! Since both coffee & tea contain caffeine naturally, they must undergo a process to remove it. The decaffeination process whether for beans or leaves, takes some of the flavor out of it, so plan to purchase a better grade of coffee when you want the caffeine out. There is some humor when people link caffeine products with relaxation and comfort, while at the same time, look upon alcohol as a party drink. When in reality, alcohol is a depressant. You can always spice up your coffee & tea with some flavoring. Just check out your local supermarkets. There are a huge variety of flavorings for your coffee & tea. A scented pot of coffee is the norm at breakfast time. The aroma is as exhilarating as the coffee itself. Tea makes a nice break in the afternoon, accompanied by a light sandwich. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/61216_Coffee_Or_Tea_Time_Is_All_About_Me_Time.html Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:52:04 GMT Coffee is a big money maker in the world and has changed the way that people approach life all over the world. There billions of people who use coffee for various reasons, but mostly either for a pick me up or because they really do enjoy the taste of the coffee. You will find that the legends that are about the coffee plant goes clear back to 500 BC where it was discovered in Ethiopia. It was then brought to Arabia and that is where coffee got its name. During the renaissance, you will find that not only did coffee because an art, but it was almost commercially produced. By the end of the renaissance and that beginning of the 19th century, coffee became something that was drank all over Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and both the southern and northern America. It was also something that all classes could afford too. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/59323_The_Ins_And_Outs_Of_Coffee.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:42 GMT Being an avid drinker of coffee, I never could figure out the reason following decaffeinated coffee. People usually drink coffee or espresso for the caffeine fix, so I always wondered as to why anyone would drink decaffeinated coffee. Would it not just defeat the purpose of drinking coffee? However, I finally saw the light and managed to figure out why decaffeinated coffee existed. This helped me immensely to sustain some sort of extravagance during my pregnancy and I also found out that I was not drinking coffee just for the caffeine fix and that I quite rather liked the taste of different coffee types. During my pregnancy I was one of those nutcases who had read up everything that could go wrong during a pregnancy and tried to avoid those possible causes like anything. For instance, I avoided aspartame only because they were unsure of the effects it might have on the baby and I stayed away from lunchmeat because it had a minute possibility of a listeria infection. Hence, when I got to know that caffeine had the possibility to cause miscarriages, I tried to avoid regular coffee. Now, to reach the parameters that were measured in the studies for miscarriages to happen, a person would have to drink at least three cups of coffee daily. However, after reading that I was scared enough to confine myself to drinking decaffeinated sodas and coffees. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/59102_Why_Decaffeinated_Coffee_Was_Introduced.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:47 GMT Coffee is one of the most popular and ancient drink of all times. One of the many delightful advantages of coffee is the delightful variety of recipes for enjoying a warm soothing cup of coffee. Out of the endless list of possibilities Caribbean, Mexican mocha, and Grog are only a few of them. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/58976_Tour_The_World_To_Avoid_Botheration_Of_Getting_Coffee_Makers.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:47 GMT The resurgence of coffee culture all through the United States has resulted into manifold increase in the sizes, tastes, and types of coffee beverages everywhere. With variety of delicious flavors they are accompanied now in the cover of various novel and glamour-emitting names, frappaccino and mocha latte being just two examples of that. Nowadays so many different drinks are available and one of the reasons behind is the flavored coffee syrup, in use in coffee machines. You need not worry at all. Yesterday you had taken raspberry nutmeg latte no doubt and now you are pinched by worries whether you had your diet or did away with that. Rest assured that your good eating habits are not going to be destroyed by flavored coffee syrups in your beverage. No ingredients to ruin your health are present in those concoctions. Their very purpose is limited only to bringing good taste to the mix you take. The flavored coffee syrups of the highest order offer dozens of choices for your selection. In the coffee world started in the US only a couple of years ago no such trend is visible. Across the world the Nope is known as the renowned coffeemakers and they depend for years together on all these flavors to satisfy their customers. Rich and natural flavors are offered by the top brands in the market. This highly valued taste can be created in the syrups by using pure and natural ingredients only. By depending on the base ingredients like the natural fruits, spices, nuts, sugar and water the manufacturer makes syrup that is highly concentrated. It must not have escaped your attention that no trace of fat or cholesterol are there in the ingredients listed above. No bad components should be present in high quality syrups. At your favorite coffee shop you can check label of the syrup to be sanguine in the matter. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/58973_Coffee_Syrup_Used_In_Coffee_Machines.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:49 GMT Brewing Great Coffee Only a few can disagree that a great day starts with a cup of rich coffee. A great flavored cup of hot coffee is a perfect way to begin your day. And most of the readers interested in this article like it that way only. The most important part in getting close to the perfect cup of coffee is brewing. This part is quite crucial once you have selected and grinded the fine gourmet coffee beans. Of course, brewing only starts after you have grinded the coffee well. For those who know less about brewing let us make it clear that the basic principal which is common to all methods brewing coffee is to immerse ground coffee in hot water to extract the flavor and aroma of the coffee so that the drink you get is rich in both mentioned above. So lot many things are to be understood with absolute clarity if you are planning to brew the coffee all by yourself. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/58569_Brewing_Great_Coffee.html Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:27:31 GMT When a blind taste test is conducted, it suggests that mostly people cannot make a difference between a decaf and a regular cup of espresso coffee if both the varieties are well brewed and processed properly. However, what about those who can make the difference? One of the methods of getting rid of caffeine from the coffee is to treat coffee with hot water, subsequently followed by methylene chloride rinse. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/56349_Difference_Between_Decaf_And_Espresso_Coffee.html Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:18:06 GMT Coffee has not always been served as a beverage. African tribes crushed the ripe cherries from wild coffee trees, mixed with animal fat, and rolled them into round balls. These coffee balls were served at their war parties. The result of eating these coffee balls was: 1.fat combined with raw coffees high protein content provided the African tribes with nourishment2.the considerable caffeine content of the mixture was of course a stimulant that stirred the warriors on to greats heights of warrior abilities http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/55679_The_Stimulating_Magical_Powers_Of_Coffee_Actually_Began_As_A_Food.html Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:53:33 GMT It might be a real eye-opener when people realize how many types of coffee packages there are offered in the Coffee Industry. There are so many different types of coffee packages because people drink coffee beverages in so many different environments. The flavors of the coffees vary too and that adds to the number of various types of coffee package designs too. Most people are familiar with the branded coffees that are found in supermarkets, and the typical sizes of those offerings. Some people prefer to buy the freeze dried coffee because it is easier to fix in the mornings when only a cup or two will suffice. Most people choose between a large can of ground coffee that is weighed in ounces instead of pounds. The pound size bags have been reduced lately too, or did the various types of coffee packages fool you too? http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/55409_Types_Of_Coffee_Packages.html Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:27:43 GMT Coffea, a member of the Rubiaceae family is responsible for the biological heritage of coffee. The Rubiaceae family includes more than 500 genera and 6,000 species of tropical trees and shrubs. It is doubtful the average person would recognize an actual coffee tree. Most of us would recognize a roasted coffee bean. Just in case you stumble upon something you think might be a real coffee tree, here is a quick description of one: http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/54372_The_Anatomy_Of_A_Coffee_Tree.html Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:38:18 GMT In the early 80s, coffee flavor choices were minimal and less-than-desirable to consumers. There was amaretto, irish cream, brandy, vanilla and chocolate flavored coffees sold in small quantities to local specialty roasters. The aroma to these early flavored coffees was slightly medicinal. The taste of flavored coffees was not all that enjoyable. When nut flavors were introduced in the mid-to-late 80s, things changed. Flavors like hazelnut, vanilla nut, nut cream, southern pecan emerged. These new flavors offered sweet, creamy and of great importance aromatic alternatives. This introduction of nut flavors and other flavors with sweet and creamy profiles began to contribute to the overall success of flavored coffees in the specialty industry. The flavors attracted new customers for retailers. Flavors gave small regional roasters within the burgeoning specialty coffee industry a special competitive edge over larger roasters who did not offer flavored coffees. Small coffee shops as well began to brew and sell hot and cold variations of flavored coffees to help give themselves a competitive edge. The sweet, creamy and aromatic coffee beverages seem to attract a consumer who did not like the regular brewed coffee, but still wanted to be part of the gang of those who went to the coffee house for socialization and coffee. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/54360_Favorite_Flavored_Coffees_And_Tips_For_Coffee_Retailers.html Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:40:53 GMT A majority of people wake up in the morning and the first thing they do is fire up the old coffee maker. Most models today are very easy to use, all you need is a filter, some coffee, and running water. Hit the button and you can have a pot of steaming hot coffee in just a few minutes. Today, almost every home has a coffee maker in the kitchen. The fact is, the coffee maker has become a must-have for the kitchen. There are many variations on the coffee maker. The basic model is nothing special ? it brews you a a cup of coffee and thats it. However, some advanced models offer much more. Many brands of coffee makers offer automatic shutoff mechanisms. That means that if you leave your coffee maker on for an extended period of time, or forget to turn it off before you leave the house, the machine will shut off automatically after a while. This automatic shutoff mechanism is designed to prevent the coffee maker from starting a fire if left for too long. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/53142_About_The_Coffee_Maker.html Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:13:26 GMT Keurig is the leader in single-cup coffee brewing technology, the Keurig single serve coffee machine. Keurig are responsible for the development of the K-Cup insert brewing system, patented for single cup brewing. Founded by connoisseur of real coffee, coffee lovers who believe that coffee should always be served prefect and fresh every time. There is no comparison between instant coffee and the genuine experience of enjoying a good cup of coffee. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/53031_Keurig_Single_Serve_Coffee_Maker.html Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:15:39 GMT Coffee beans are roasted to bring about the right balance between the acidity and sweetness of the beans. In other words, the process of roasting the coffee beans brings out their inner characteristics and flavor. The level to which a coffee is roasted pretty much decides how the coffee will taste upon brewing. For instance, coffee beans that undergo light roasting usually have a light bodied and sweet tasting brew; whereas, a full bodied coffee with a chocolaty flavor is dark roasted. Roasting coffee beans effects certain physical and chemical changes in the beans. These changes include the loss of moisture, caramelizing, change of color and expansion of the coffee beans. As the beans start to lose moisture and expand, they make a popping sound, which is termed as a crack in the coffee industry. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/52648_Coffee_Roasting.html Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:37:50 GMT Nowadays coffee shops are everywhere and if you are out shopping no matter where you go today when looking for a cup of coffee, you will be sure to see an espresso coffee pod maker somewhere near by. Espressos are served up daily to millions of people all over the world. The first real working espresso coffee maker to make its appearance was said to have been in Italy in 1935. It was called The Illetta, invented by Francesco Illy but the espresso coffee pod maker is a relatively new concept in making coffee. Espresso coffee pod makers can be found in many households and there are so many different varieties to choose from. With so many different types of coffee; you want to make sure you have the right machine to make the perfect cup. You will need a commercial size espresso coffee pod maker if its main use will be in such establishments as restaurants or coffee shops but a far smaller more compact model can be used at home. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/49994_Espresso_Coffee_Pod_Maker.html Fri, 18 May 2007 21:59:33 GMT Coffee is consumed by millions of people everyday. It is easy to understand why it makes such a practical gift. You can create quite a unique collection of coffee as a gift. You can combine it with other items as well. This article seeks to give you a solid knowledge base regarding the subject matter at hand, no matter what your previous experience on the topic. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/49389_Coffee_Is_Consumed_By_Millions_Of_People_Everyday.html Sat, 12 May 2007 09:01:38 GMT While almost everyone loves coffee, it is seldom that any two people have exactly the same preference when it comes to how their coffee is prepared and that is why Green Mountain Coffee offers a wide variety of flavors and sizes. Green Mountain Coffee Customizes Orders for You http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48921_What_Makes_Green_Mountain_Coffee_Special.html Tue, 08 May 2007 18:35:06 GMT Coffee does not exist in the form that we are used to purchasing it in at the stores. Coffee comes in the form of green coffee beans that grow on the coffee plant. These green coffee beans are then collected from coffee plantations and are sent to places to be roasted, ground and finely crushed to make the coffee powder that you are use to purchasing at your local store. The Processes that Green Coffee Beans Undergo http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48913_From_Green_Coffee_Beans_To_Aromatic_Powder.html Tue, 08 May 2007 06:33:42 GMT Although there are different methods for producing a great cup of coffee - from instant coffee to complex cappuccino machines - most people tend to make theirs with the simplicity of an electric coffee maker. But there are other methods accessible to you that can make a great cup of coffee, such as French press coffee. If you havent seen one in use, then youre missing out on a simple way to produce a rich cup of coffee. The Pot http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48907_The_Simplicity_Of_French_Press_Coffee.html Tue, 08 May 2007 18:35:07 GMT Do you love your coffee? Can you go a day without a cup of your favorite drink? Coffee as we know it today is much different than when it was first discovered. These days there are so many varieties of gourmet coffee that it is difficult to choose a favorite one. What Exactly Is Gourmet Coffee? http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48759_Are_You_A_Gourmet_Coffee_Drinker.html Sat, 05 May 2007 22:48:10 GMT Most people have some form of sweet tooth, and many also like the taste and smell of a fresh cup of coffee. Though the tastes of sweets and that of coffee are very different, they make a great match, since sugar helps to offset the slightly acidic bitterness of coffee. One of the best examples of this is the great taste of chocolate covered coffee beans. If you’re a coffee lover, a chocolate lover, or both, chocolate covered coffee beans make a great snack. A Marriage of Flavors http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48301_Chocolate_Covered_Coffee_Beans_A_Fun_Snack.html Tue, 01 May 2007 22:44:19 GMT Coffee beans get their flavor from the climate where they are grown. The Blue Mountains in Jamaica offer some of the finest coffee beans ever found. The Blue Mountains are named for the blue mist that hovers over the mountains at all times. Located on the beautiful island of Jamaica, these mountains offer the perfect climate for growing fantastic coffee beans. This lush, tropical region benefits from plenty of rainfall, giving the soil the rich quality needed for growing the gourmet Blue Mountain coffee. The beautiful Blue Mountains stand at almost 7,500 feet above the sea and make a stunning backdrop for the pristine white beaches These mountains house over 194,000 acres which are protected as part of the rain forests. There are many different species of birds and plants which can only be found in these mountains. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48278_Blue_Mountain_Coffee__The_Taste_Of_Jamaica.html Tue, 01 May 2007 22:44:15 GMT - Are All Recipes The Same? If you like iced coffee then I expect as you are probably a serious coffee lover you love the starbucks iced coffee recipe. If you are reading this article then you have tasted and know what iced coffee is and you will certainly have tried a starbucks iced coffee recipe. But iced coffee is not what you are thinking it is. You do not make a cup of hot coffee and wait for it to cool down or chill it in the freezer to make a glass of iced coffee. You could not be more wrong! Yes of course iced coffee is a variety of a hot brewed coffee, but there is a method to make it, a method that is different from the way a hot coffee is brewed and the starbucks iced coffee recipe is just gorgeous. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/47906_Starbucks_Iced_Coffee_Recipe_Versus_All_Other_Iced_Coffee.html Tue, 01 May 2007 22:44:23 GMT Freshly brewed coffee is all the rage today and you have been bit by the bug. You enjoy your quick stop into the local coffee shop to order your special drink as you head to work in the morning. But what should you do on the weekends when you are staying around the house but still want that great cup of coffee without going out to get it. The answer to this is as simple as purchasing a coffee grinder and a coffee pot to use on the weekends. You can purchase one in any coffee shop, retail store and in most hardware stores. The basic concept is simple-the blade style grinder uses a small, universal electrical motor to spin two metal blades at very high speeds. When in contact with the coffee beans, the blades chop and crush the beans into a fine grind. There are many different makes and models and the price can range from under 20 to over 200 depending on whether or not you want special features or a brand named machine. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48710_What_To_Look_For_In_A_Coffee_Grinder.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:01 GMT Purchasing a coffee cup is a great gift idea for all occasions. You may want to consider giving someone you care about a coffee cup. It makes a great gift because it is so unique and can be customized to accommodate every occasion. The coffee cup can be purchased in a variety of shapes and sizes, in all sorts of colours and patterns, including slogans and logos that are bound to impress or get a laugh from the recipient of this excellent gift idea. Try giving a coffee cup to a loved one today and watch their face light up as they begin to enjoy a hot steaming cup of tea in their brand new specialty mug. The coffee cup or mug could that would be bought for a birthday or anniversary could be printed with the date of their special day printed on it or the coffee cup could have Christmas designs embellished on it to make a unique Christmas gift. Giving a Christmas cup near the holidays is a great way to get people to feel that Christmas spirit year round as they drink from their gift cup. Another great way to give a coffee cup would be a christening gift as you could commemorate the occasion with a photograph of the child on the coffee cup to give to the child when they are older. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48620_A_Coffee_Cup-_A_Gift_For_All_Occasions.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:07 GMT You are hooked as you stop every day at the local coffee shop and order a latte or other gourmet coffee drink. You have been alternating between ordering hot and cold beverages when you go. This gives you an opportunity to try the many different flavors that are sold there. Did you that there are literally hundreds of different flavors that you can try? If you are looking for a real treat, try ordering special gourmet coffee drinks. Coffee beans are grown throughout the world and you can have coffee from the Middle East, America, Asia, Africa and even from Hawaii. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48573_Gourmet_Coffee_Drinks_Are_Delicious_And_Invigorating.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:10 GMT Coffee is probably one of the most popular beverages consumed by adults, yet many do not know coffee history very well. Understanding cofee history will make you appreciate that rich aroma you love so much. According to Arabic legend an Arabian goat herder was going about his daily activities when all of a sudden his flock of goats began dancing around a green leafy plant. The plant appeared to have cherries growing from it, the goat herder decided to give this fruitful plant a try. He noticed that he was experiencing a stimulating effect that allowed him to stay awake for hours. Once he let others in on his secret, they began using coffee for the same reason. It is said that once introduced to a priest, he began promoting coffee and its effects throughout the monastery for continued prayer sessions. Low and behold, we had an eye opening beverage that would soon become a frequent pick me up favorite. Coffee History Begins in Ethiopia http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48499_A_Brief_Look_At_Coffee_History.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:17 GMT When you are looking for a fun and creative gift idea, gift baskets are a great way to go. You can add your own personal touch to any gift basket. For the coffee lover in your life, you can create a gift basket that will be sure to satisfy their taste buds while letting them know you put a lot of thought into their gift. You can be very creative with a coffee gift basket, by adding a variety of flavors to this special package. When you make a coffee gift basket, it does not necessarily have to be in a basket. You could use a bag, box, pail or any other type of container. You can just let your creative juices flow. Once you have selected the container for your coffee gift basket, you are ready to begin filling it. This is where the fun comes in. Filling Your Coffee Gift Basket http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48495_Making_A_Coffee_Gift_Basket.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:21 GMT Coffee franchises have taken over in small business today as we know it. Every corner in every major city has a coffee house, most of these coffee houses are linked through coffee franchises. 81 of Americans will have been in at least 5 different coffee franchises in their lifetime.2.5 of the stock market are cornered by such businesses like the basic coffee house. We the public has definitely benefited from large coffee franchises, as they have benefited from us. Small Business vs. Franchise Each has its own benefit. A small business owner has a lower overhead. This is ideal for profit margins. A single coffee house owner can expect to have up to 4 employees, this would be ideal, and they can maintain business with this type of crew. The average pay that a single coffee house owner can expect to pay out per employee could be anywhere from 5.75 an hour -6.50 an hour. Usually a small business owner of this type can afford to hire part-time employees, therefore saving oneself the added costs of he alth benefit. Accidental insurance coverage for this low ratio will also be feasible. A coffee franchise has the benefit of name recognition. Everyone who is an avid coffee drinker has their favorite name brand coffee house. This makes availability for name product sales. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48491_Coffee_Franchises_To_Own_Or_Not_To_Own.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:25 GMT Coffee filters can be used for more than filtering coffee. You will be amazed at the many other uses for coffee filters. These creative ideas are both money and time savers, and who doesn’t like saving money? Once you see the wide array of ideas you are sure to come up with a bunch more. Here are a few ideas for putting your coffee filters to use: Coffee filters can be used as disposable bowls for snacks such as popcorn, chips or crackers, allowing you to save time. You can use these filters if you run out of paper towels to clean windows, and they do an excellent job. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48484_15_Household_Uses_For_Coffee_Filters.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:28 GMT Coffee cup warmers will sell in every major supermarket by the year 2010, and they are more dangerous than electric blankets. More than 22 of house fires start by electrical item such as the coffee cup warmer. Most Americans today find some convenience in the common household coffee cup warmer. Our fast-paced lives do not allow us to slow down, stop at the microwave and reheat for the tenth time our chilled coffee. So low and behold the coffee cup warmer. Just plug this in anywhere you have an available outlet, seems easy enough. What most of us do not realize that in this fast-paced atmosphere we also do not have time to baby-sit this wonder product? Every label on electronic items like the coffee cup warmer reads, “Do not leave unattended”. Why this is so confusing to us, I do not know. Repeatedly the news blares out yet another incredible house-fire from electrical items left unattended. Office Dangers http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48471_The_Unseen_Dangers_Of_Coffee_Cup_Warmers.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:32 GMT Caribou coffee may be the second-largest coffee retailer in the United States, but taste tests have ranked them first in flavor in recent years. The company, which began in Minnesota, now includes over 460 coffee shops that are located in 18 states throughout the eastern and central regions of the country. It is second only to the Starbucks Corporation in terms of size and number of stores. The history of Caribou Coffee has had its highs and lows since it was founded in 1992, but the origins of the company are interesting and inspiring to up and coming entrepreneurs. In 1990, the founding members of Caribou Coffee, John and Kim Puckett took a trip to the wilderness of Alaska. After climbing to the top of Sable Mountain, they encountered a breathtaking view of the valley below – complete with a herd of caribou running by. They took this vision home to Minnesota with them, and two years later they opened the first Caribou Coffee shop in Edina, Minnesota. This inspiration that began the path to their dream has resulted in a company that strives for the highest quality of products and service in the coffee market today. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48309_Caribou_Coffee_Offers_Good_Brew_Great_Atmosphere.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:31:55 GMT