Coffee Articles

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...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Cid Snow @ Friday, 16th April 2010 @ 9:19 AM

If you ask most Americans what they want first thing when they get out of bed in the morning, it is not hard to guess that most of them will want coffee. Hot coffee, some with sugar, some without; some with cream some without. Everyone that loves coffee has their own special way of making it taste just right for them. Getting to work in the morning and having coffee while doing is every bit as American as apple pie, and maybe more so because more people probably drink coffee than eat apple pie!<... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Eddie Lamb @ Wednesday, 14th April 2010 @ 2:17 AM

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in America. Sadly, most people skip brewing their own and instead race to the corner cafe for their fix. Brewing a perfect cup at home can be easy as long as certain steps are followed. Always use clean equipment when brewing. Anything left if the machine will either go rancid or burn. This will give the new batch of coffee a bitter flavor. Coffee is a horticultural product so freshness will affect flavor. Always procure the freshest beans p... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Eddie Lamb @ Wednesday, 7th April 2010 @ 2:16 AM

Coffee is America's drink. Most people start their day with a steaming cup of Joe. Many are relegated to purchasing over priced drinks from local cafes because the perfect cup eludes them at home. Here we will outline the steps needed to brew your own at home. Always make sure the equipment is clean. If any residual coffee is left in the carafe the oils will go rancid and the residual will burn. This will give the cup a bitter flavor. Get the freshest beans possible. Coffee is... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 31st March 2010 @ 9:41 AM

When sourcing wholesale coffee beans, there are a lot of factors to consider. Coffee is one of those commodities that is highly susceptible to trends and changes in fashion, so much so that it has become a metonym for so much more than simply the hot drink itself. 'Meeting for coffee' is such a common turn of phrase that it is used to describe meetings even when there is no coffee involved. Delving into the realms of the sociology of coffee and what it means to us as a nation sh... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Mark Walters @ Monday, 29th March 2010 @ 4:49 PM

After water and Coca Cola, coffee is the most popular drink on the planet. Most people have at least one cup of it a day, and plenty of people have several. Whether it be a simple espresso, a caramel, frosted macchiato, or something in between, there is a type of coffee that is perfect for everyone. For a bit of fun and light reading, I've put together a little list of coffee related facts for you... Ease Muscle Pain: Moderate doses of caffeine have been said to help reduce muscle pa... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Ajeet Khurana @ Wednesday, 17th March 2010 @ 1:33 AM

Many ideas are adopted by the shop owners to improve their clientele and keep their customers happy. Discounts and rewards are offered to frequent shoppers to make them happy and want to visit the shop again and again. Gifts given to customers can actually work wonders to improve the image of the shop on the customers. A satisfied customer would always want to re-visit that shop for a perfect shopping experience. Gifts are effective not just on the customers but on the performance too. The perfo... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Ajeet Khurana @ Wednesday, 17th March 2010 @ 1:25 AM

Every person likes to receive gifts and give them as well. Novelty items are a popular choice for gifting but they require a healthy budget. In case the pocket does not allow spending too much on gifting items, some gifts can be made on your own. These solutions are cost effective and represent the inner feelings of a person. One such item that can be customized according to the mood is plastic coffee mugs. Customizing mugs is a great notion and it proves to be effective for near and dear ones t... more...