Coffee Articles

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Hannah Jennings @ Monday, 13th October 2008 @ 7:48 AM

I have developed quite a sophisticated palate in my older age. I like my beer dark (Guinness), my wine strong (Zinfandel), and my coffee dark, but not burned. I also like to not waste things. It pains me to toss the last drops of coffee down the sink. Coffee doesn't grow on trees (Well, it does actually, but not here in the US). I have found several uses for the remainder of the pot after my slightly-over-doctor-recommended- acceptable 3 cups of coffee. Use #1 - Freeze in ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Tolmachoff @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 8:57 AM

Ganoderma, or Red Reishi, Coffee might help to improve your health. Its biggest medical benefit is the way it strengthens your immune system. It can be considered a preventative medicine instead of a treatment for a certain disease. Switching from your regular caffeinated coffee to Ganoderma makes sense due to its ability to improve the function of the immune system. It is said to help the body adapt to many types of body stresses such as trauma, sleep deprivation, temperature, exposure... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jennifer Glick @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 9:05 PM

If you drink a lot in the go or in the car, you know how common it is to spill your drink. Travel mugs solve this problem by making drinks spill free and leak free. Drink while you are on your computer without worrying about making a mess on your keyboard. Drink in your car and enjoy a full cup of your favorite beverage without worry about spilling it on your new leather seats. No more sugary messes in your car! No more drink flying everywhere when you have to slam on the brakes! No more wasted ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By April Kerr @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 10:29 PM

Any self-respecting coffee lover must know what a coffee maker is and how to operate one. Basically, coffee makers are used for grounding coffee beans and blending them perfectly with water. Technically speaking, a coffee maker produces non-espresso coffee. How They Work The most common coffee maker has three basic parts: the bucket, the tube, and the drip area. The bucket is where you put the water at the beginning of the process. It has a hole in the bottom part. A black tube mo... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Monday, 15th September 2008 @ 11:34 AM

Wake up, grab some coffee, go to work. This has been the trend in America for generations; today, 100 million Americans stumble to the coffee maker or drive to the local Starbucks to enjoy a steamy cup of black java. Coffee is an integral part of our lives. Without it, Americans would surely die. Or is the coffee slowly killing us? Coffee has been the spur of much recent debate. The overall message gives us the notion that coffee is unhealthy, a substance that we must try to... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Thursday, 11th September 2008 @ 10:23 PM

Understanding the whole world of coffee can be a hard thing to do. Most people have it easy, and are just ignorant, which is truly fine. You can go through life and enjoy your cup of Maxwell House or Foldgers and it is just great. However, if you are looking for a deeper understanding you might be wondering, what is the difference between espresso and drip coffee. First I want to make a note that some coffee companies sell a roasted bean called espresso. In this case this is a bean that t... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Thursday, 11th September 2008 @ 1:08 PM

There is nothing like the aroma of a fresh shot of espresso streaming from my espresso maker in the morning. I watch with anticipation as the creamy, frothy, brown beauty fills my shot glass, eagerly awaiting the syrup mixture of the day, this morning it was blueberry and raspberry to bring out the fruity notes in the Ethiopian Yigarchaffe I just purchased. I love coffee, I love coffee as much as I love books. I grew up watching my father and his siblings drink the brown liquid and solve the wor... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Thursday, 11th September 2008 @ 12:14 PM

I grew up thinking coffee was this thin, water-like substance that my parents drank with their breakfast. It came from a jar, and after being added to water, was mixed with great gusto until coffee was produced. I remember taking a drink once and saying, Ick. For years, my coffee adventure was at at standstill. Throughout college, I drank a semblance of coffee known as drip, more for the caffeine punch during late night study sessions. I still could not fathom coffee being anything more t... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jamie Jefferson @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 1:56 PM

If you are like many Americans, your day doesn't start until you have downed a cup of coffee. But getting the perfect brew is not an easy task. If your morning joe leaves a lot to be desired, follow these easy steps to brewing a better cup. Invest in a Quality Coffee Maker. It all starts with a good coffee machine. If you are a true coffee lover, you will want to invest some money in your brewing equipment. While you do not need to spend hundreds on a professional coffee maker, you ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Wendy Moyer @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 11:40 AM

Isn't it funny how coffee from Africa tastes different than coffee made from beans originating in South America? Beans that are grown in various regions adapt various flavors due to the soil and surrounding environment. This article will describe the type of coffee beans that come from three different regions of the world. 1. Africa Africa is where coffee was born, and the region has a very distinctly flavored bean. Coffee beans that are grown in Kenya have a bold flavor that h... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Wendy Moyer @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 11:17 AM

When the alarm clock starts ringing and you realize that it's the start of another long workday, it helps to know that a great cup of coffee is no further than your kitchen. But do you know what a different gourmet beans make? There are many different kinds of gourmet coffee beans for the many different types of coffee drinkers. Find the one you love and stick to it, or try the many different flavors and blends to add some variety to your workweek. When choosing a type of go... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Wendy Moyer @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 11:15 AM

It's early in the morning, and you only have a short amount of time before you need to leave for work. You desperately want to have a cup of your favorite coffee before you leave, but you don't feel like brewing a whole pot. You could only brew a few cups, but then you'll have to clean your coffee pot and machine, and you don't want the extra dirty dishes. It sounds like you need to invest in a single cup coffee brewer. Single cup brewers are extremely convenient, g... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Wendy Moyer @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 9:03 AM

What makes a great cup of coffee a great cup of coffee? Is it the coffee bean or the roast? What is it that makes your favorite coffee blend so amazingly good? Sit back and get ready to learn all about what makes coffee exceptional. The greatest cups of coffee all meet two prerequisites: the green coffee beans (prior to roasting) are of the finest quality, and the green coffee beans need to be freshly roasted. It is important to understand that roasted coffee is extremely perishable.... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Wendy Moyer @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 7:33 AM

Do you like dark, rich flavor from your coffee? Or do you prefer a lighter, brighter taste? Perhaps you're in the middle, and you enjoy coffee that has a rich, bright flavor without all of the bitterness that some coffees have. Coffee roasts are like ice cream flavors: some people love them all, some have one favorite flavor that they stick to. Whichever type of person you are, it's nice to understand the way that roasting works and the various flavors that are produced by d... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 4:25 PM

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 sure to wash your coffee pot each day will ensure the taste of the best coffee you can brew and an enjoyable cup of that steaming hot brew. You should ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Saturday, 23rd August 2008 @ 1:09 AM

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 the method by which the water is introduced to the grounds, not how the water is... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 11:37 PM

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 Brit... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 11:10 PM

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 invention, but what remains is the undeniable fact that an Irish meal is not truly complete without one of these after-dinner treats. Follow these si... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 5:47 PM

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 amount of money for a mystery drink that you may not even like? So after you read coffee drink basics, you will have a good understanding of how the most popular coffee drinks are made a... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Anthony Sastre @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 2:25 PM

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 that this is an acceptable substitute for the real thing, stop reading now. You are wasting your time. Instead, I sugge... more...