Coffee Articles

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lawrence White @ Wednesday, 7th July 2010 @ 11:15 PM

More and more people are becoming coffee lovers. No wonder you'll see many cafes line up the streets and they offer not just a great cup of coffee but also a comfortable place outdoors where you can enjoy the warm sunshine. If you're one of those restaurants or cafes that have coffee as one of your daily specials, it is a must that you never run out of coffee vending supplies. Consider them your necessities as they are needed in your business. You'll never be able to serve ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lawrence White @ Wednesday, 7th July 2010 @ 10:50 PM

It is very ironic that being a person not medically able to drink coffee, I love the smell of it. In fact my previous job was near a coffee-processing factory and while on playground duty I used to inhale the smell intently, especially on a chilly winters day. Now I am on maternity leave and no longer working at that place the smell greets me each morning as I live around the corner from a different coffee specialist. What is it about aroma that captures coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers a... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lawrence White @ Wednesday, 7th July 2010 @ 4:19 PM

Ground coffee can easily wake you up in the morning, which is why so many people all over the world choose to use it for their daily morning java. However, you need to take care if you want to make sure that your beans are ground properly since without this fine grounding, there is a possibility of the beans losing its full flavour in the process. The salient point with this kind of coffee would be that, as its flavour is extracted, it has more particles that will get exposed for purpos... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Mimi Naghshineh @ Friday, 25th June 2010 @ 6:34 PM

"Coffee is the common man's gold, and like gold, it brings to every person the feeling of luxury and nobility." - Sheik Abd-al-Qadir Think about the last cup of coffee you drank. Was it a gourmet coffee blend from Starbucks Coffee? Or maybe a pot you brewed at home such as Maxwell House? Now answer this question: Where did it originate from? Chances are the response will be a wild guess or an "I don't know". According to the International Coffee Organizati... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Amanda Broughton @ Wednesday, 16th June 2010 @ 12:05 PM

Many coffee lovers don't know that there is a difference in gourmet coffee roasts beyond the color and flavor. The little known fact about coffee is light roasts contain a bit more caffeine than dark roasts. In addition to roast, the type of coffee bean also affects the caffeine content. This is helpful to know when choosing which blend of gourmet coffee to brew in the office, especially if you're in need of a bigger boost. Light Roast vs. Dark Roast Gourmet Coffee It may be ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Amanda Broughton @ Friday, 11th June 2010 @ 6:31 PM

Many offices, professional corporations, and clinics may not realize it, but they may be playing with fire... literally. If your office uses a non-commercial home style brewer in a commercial location you may not be insured during the occurrence of a fire. Many insurance companies exclude coverage of a non-commercially rated coffee machine used in a commercial location. Any fire damage caused by the home brewer in your office will not be covered and you may pay hefty, unplanned, out-of-pocket ex... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By kathy jhones @ Friday, 11th June 2010 @ 10:49 AM

A cappuccino is an Italian coffee drink. It is prepared with hot milk, espresso, and steamed-milk foam. It's name came from the Capuchin friars, probably because of the color of their attire, or to their appearance of having a white head with just a ring of brown hair. Traditionally, a cappuccino is served in a porcelain cup, because it retains more heat than paper or glass. The foam on top insulates the drink and helps keep the liquid hot. Sometimes, the foam has cocoa, nutmeg, or ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lawrence White @ Monday, 7th June 2010 @ 11:59 AM

"Coffee is the next best thing after water!" That statement may be a coffee lover's battle cry, but coffee is indeed the most popular beverage next to water. What is it in coffee that has made it an essential part of our daily lives? Coffee is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia and brought to Arabia by the traders. The Arabs were the first to boil the coffee beans and make it into a drink similar to tea because of its stimulating effect that keeps one awake. This mild... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lawrence White @ Wednesday, 2nd June 2010 @ 9:30 PM

So much time is spent in the workplace it is important to be happy there. No employer wants the responsibility of unhappy and dissatisfied employees. The larger a company is the more impersonal unless it is divided into smaller areas or offices. This kind of arrangement allows employees to naturally form alliances. This is a good thing but all it takes is one person to be disgruntled about something and it spreads throughout the office. Employees or managers are only too aware of how ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lawrence White @ Wednesday, 2nd June 2010 @ 8:39 PM

Coffee has become one of the most popular beverages in the world. Most people drink it hot but coffee can also be drunk cold. Millions of people are very interested in what makes a coffee special. They experiment with different brands, textures and flavours. This enormous interest has led to a huge demand for gourmet coffee beans. Gourmet coffee depends on the raw product that is coffee beans. To a coffee connoisseur the source of the beans used is very important. For example, a ver... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lawrence White @ Tuesday, 1st June 2010 @ 7:28 PM

Millions of us look forward to an early morning cup of coffee. It gives us that little lift we need to get on with our day. Apart from how coffee makes us feel, it is also the flavour and aroma of the coffee we find so appealing. The huge popularity of coffee has grown into a massive industry. This industry stretches from the growing of beans to the serving of cups of this steaming beverage in favourite coffee shops. We have become so accustomed to coffee in the morning it is hard to ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Lili Rousso @ Friday, 28th May 2010 @ 9:49 PM

If you stop and think about it, dads and espresso machines have a lot in common. As a kid, you probably had a good idea of what your dad was all about. Most likely, he went to work each day, and spent his free time fixing things, building stuff, and enjoying his family. Straightforward and simple, he just did was he was supposed to do. Much like the espresso machine that might be sitting on your counter right now. As you got older, you came to realize that your dad is a lot more complex t... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Amanda Broughton @ Friday, 28th May 2010 @ 1:59 PM

Studies completed in the past regarding the correlations between coffee and health risks almost always concluded that coffee may cause adverse health risks. While this has been the generally accepted belief, newer studies are suggesting that these beliefs may be false. Today, many studies are finding that coffee, including gourmet coffee blends, may not be as hazardous as previously thought. In fact, the belief today is that gourmet coffee may offer health benefits when consumed in moderation. <... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anna Stenning @ Thursday, 27th May 2010 @ 1:50 PM

Ground espresso coffee beans have formed part of a genuine phenomenon in recent years. Many people can no longer function without a few shots of espresso in the morning and others consistently top up their caffeine levels with regular fixes throughout the day. A new coffee drinking generation is emerging and it is being powered by the caffeine rich espresso shot. Espresso shots are created by forcing boiling hot water through finely ground espresso coffee beans to produce a thicker and m... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 12th May 2010 @ 4:43 PM

Sometimes in this country we take every day items for granted. It's a failing but one we should learn to grow out of. As people become more interested in the provenance of items in their home, they are just beginning to realise just how much work, skill and care goes into the manufacture and supply of their everyday consumables. For example, just what exactly makes the difference between the best and worst roasted coffee beans on the market. The first thing to look at is location. R... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Beth Bean @ Monday, 10th May 2010 @ 6:06 PM

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks across the Western world, infact 80% of Americans drink coffee and half of the population drink coffee on a daily basis. Coffee is not only a tasty and stimulating beverage, it has become the social drink of the decade. Instead of going to bars and pubs to have a pint of beer and glass of wine we now go to coffee shops and the local Star Bucks for our favourite type of coffee drink. Due to the increasing popularity of coffee there are many brands o... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By David Urmann @ Friday, 7th May 2010 @ 9:52 AM

Somebody once said "A morning without coffee is like sleep" which is so true.Imagine a morning when you wake up to the exotic smell of the freshly brewed coffee!! Isn't it the most rejuvenating feeling and a perfect start of a new day? This is exactly how the magic of the coffee or kaapee (as it is pronounced in South India) is. This mystical bean is supposed to have originated in a country called Ethiopia and then Yemen in Arabia, way back in the 6th century.It is said that ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jenn Weesies @ Wednesday, 21st April 2010 @ 3:28 PM

Some employees use coffee in the workplace to give them a jump start first thing in the morning. Some use coffee to get them through the afternoon slump. Others use it as a break from their job, and others still, to tackle the mounting work on their desks. In most workplaces low quality break-room coffee leaves a lot to be desired. Through supplying employees with a few key tools, ingredients, and gourmet coffee blends, livening up the coffee at work is easy. Here are five simple suggesti... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Eddie Lamb @ Wednesday, 21st April 2010 @ 2:20 AM

More and more people are making coffee a part of their morning routine. The problem is that they are also making their local java joint a part of that routine. Brewing at home can seem impossible to some, but by following some easy steps, perfection in a mug can be attained. Clean equipment is a must. Any residual coffee in the equipment will lead to a bitter cup. The oils will go rancid and the liquid will burn. Obtain the freshest beans you can. This usually means buying at a spe... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dominic Donaldson @ Tuesday, 20th April 2010 @ 5:35 PM

Wholesale coffee beans are often a good choice for businesses and coffee shops and it is amazing to understand how good coffee really can make a big difference. If you are a business that takes pride in its work then even your coffee should be of the highest quality. This is why it is important to find a good coffee company that is up to the job of serving you delicious wholesale coffee, as your coffee represents your business as much as your employees do. Buying wholesale coffee beans is... more...