Coffee Articles

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Thomas Fox @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 4:10 PM

Is there an alternative to coffee for staying alert while driving-something without the familiar addictive side effects one can experience from caffeine. Researchers believe air charged with negative ions may be the remedy to prevent drivers from nodding off on the highway. Negative ion air purifiers for cars make clean airflow available to a driver. It accomplishes this by releasing negative ions into the car's atmosphere. These negative ions attach themselves to positive ions in th... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Saturday, 8th March 2008 @ 11:38 AM

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the entire world along with water and tea. It is made from roasted coffee seeds or beans. People usually drink it hot but there are some who prefer it cold while others add sweetener, milk, cream or nondairy creamer to their preference. The Origin Of The Beverage Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia around the 9th century when shepherds noticed their flock consuming some of the beans in the pasture. The goats appeared to have an i... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 7:29 PM

One of the most ironical things about food is that the stuff that is the most delicious to eat is the most sinful one for your body. The paradox has really made life hell for those who enjoy their food and would like to eat a sumptuous meal. Many people are now looking towards healthier alternatives because of the fact that their health does not permit them to have the yummy Sunday lunch that they have always relished. One such so called unhealthy sinful foods is coffee. All of us America... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jerry Leung @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 1:29 PM

Lots of people are fond of coffee. They will at least drink a cup of coffee every day. It seems that coffee have become part of our life. A lot of people may even be a bit addicted to coffee. It is true that coffee tastes good. Not many things can be compared with coffee. However, is coffee good or bad for you? In fact, there is no definite answer for the above question. Some people say that coffee is good but at the same time there are also people who say it is bad. Bad things ab... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jeremy Baldwin @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 3:22 PM

Coffee shop orders, especially those at Starbucks, can be daunting. However, this is a challenge you should try to overcome. If you already have a beverage you love, why not customize it even more to your own tastes, creating your own personal favorite beverage! Here are some basic steps and tips to get you started. ***Decide what you want before your turn in line. Many Starbucks baristas can make an entire drink in the time it takes to decide a drink AFTER the customer is at the r... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Kenneth Scott @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 1:02 PM

Nowadays, people are becoming aware of the advantages of good health. One of the pillars of good health is the kind of food that a person eats. It has been proven through clinical researches that consumption of fatty foods and stimulants in changing the health profile of people. This coupled with a sedentary lifestyle has become the root of all health problems. People are becoming choosy with what they eat. One of the things that people are avoiding is coffee, which is known to be rich in... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 4:25 AM

Coffee is a very popular beverage around the world. People drink it in different ways depending on preference. Some like it hot or cold or with cream while others like it strong. Although, it is usually a breakfast beverage for most, others also drink it any time of the day. The Coffee Process Coffee comes from the seeds of the coffee plant. The seeds or the coffee beans undergo a process that prepares them for drinking. The process starts with the coffee berries being picked from... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By David Kowalczyk @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 1:27 AM

Those who start their day with a hot cup of coffee (those who brew their cup and consider it as a ritual) can definitely value a good coffee maker (let it be pourover or automatic) which retains the same taste from the first cup to the last. It's actually a satisfying experience to have one. Choosing a coffee maker can be really a pain in the neck as the options for a good coffee maker nearly reach to infinity. Let's get a quick look at the possibilities in choosing a good cof... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 3:41 AM

We all drink coffee, well most of us do, so at Christmas or on a birthday, a coffee gift can be an excellent way to show you care. However, beyond buying, well, more coffee, what can we do to make a special coffee gift to a special coffee lover? We will ignore buying specialty coffee here, because that is simply too easy to do, instead we will focus on various other types of coffee gifts there are to give. Customized mugs, which say something along the lines of World's Best Hu... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By David Kowalczyk @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 7:10 AM

They say all good things come at a price and so does that espresso maker you love. For the real connoisseurs of espresso coffee buying a good espresso maker is a real option to think about. Now if you are really getting serious about getting a new one for you I would recommend you to just sit back and understand a few things before impelling to swap your money for it. A good coffee machine is all about good taste that your taste buds lunge for. So we have it. Look for the brands which are... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:26 AM

When one is invited to have a cup of coffee and enjoy coffee cake they may be surprised to learn that coffee cake does not contain coffee. Coffee cake is so named because it is a delicious treat that goes well with a cup of coffee. In addition, there are a variety of coffee cakes on the market or that can be made from various recipes. For example there are apple streusel, sour cream or banana walnut coffee cakes, etc. One traditional coffee cake is a cake made from cinnamon. This ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 9:58 AM

There are many ways to prepare a good cup of coffee. Many people swear by the coffee pot they use, while others swear on the brand of coffee. But no cup of coffee turns out well without the help of a good coffee filter. Coffee filters come in different shapes and materials depending on the type of coffee brewer it is being used by. Each type of filter has different attributes to help an individual choose which types of coffee filters are best for them. Types of Coffee Filters There... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 2:01 AM

When enjoying that next cup of coffee at a social gathering, date or at work there are certain facts about coffee that can be shared. These simple coffee facts may help others to appreciate their cup of coffee even more as well as possibly impressing others with the sharing of these coffee facts. These interesting coffee facts can be compiled under three basic headings. Those headings could be coffee drinkers themselves, historical facts about coffee and the economics of coffee. Co... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Saturday, 26th January 2008 @ 4:42 AM

From frappuchinos to lattes to macchiatos, coffee has become a staple in our society. The popularity of chains like Starbucks and Caribou coffee is only one indicator of how dependent our society has become on coffee. Coffee isn't anything new; in fact, coffee has been popular for over four hundred years. The history of coffee is anything but dull. The Early History Of Coffee There are various myths and legends about the discovery of the coffee bean. Some people say that an Et... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Tim Ebl @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 6:01 AM

From the regular drip coffee maker to the old fashioned coffee perker, and even the gourmet espresso machine, coffee makers and grinders are a common kitchen gadget. Many people around the world love a fresh cup of home brewed coffee, and they like to make it for their company or in the morning to go with breakfast. There are many ways to get the job done, and here are some of the most common. In the majority of coffee makers, automatic drip machines, pre-ground coffee is placed in a pape... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 1:21 AM

Coffee is one of the world's most widely traded commodities, second only to oil in production numbers. So it comes as quite a shock that many coffee growers around the world are beginning to lose money and go broke. Why is this? Because the price of coffee is currently at a 30-year low, maintaining the vicious cycle of surplus production, falling demand, and falling prices that has plagued the coffee industry for the last few years. After the high demand for coffee of the 1990's, many ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 1:13 AM

Millions of people around the world really enjoy coffee. They drink a cup to start the day, enjoy a cup during a break to relax and finish up a great meal with another cup. Brewing beans with rich flavor for a cup of coffee is the first task for many people each morning. The coffee beans used to make a cup are full of caffeine which provides a burst of energy. Many people make their own cup of coffee in the morning, but many other people stop at a coffee kiosk for a cup of their favorite morning... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 1:41 AM

Millions of people enjoy a flavorful cup of coffee in the morning to start their day. Coffee can come in many varieties, such as fresh ground, whole bean, and instant. A trend that some people choose to follow is to prepare "green?or unroasted coffee beans in the comfort of their home with a coffee roaster. By roasting their coffee at home, these individuals ensure that their coffee is some of the freshest available for purchase. There are quite a few reasons why an individual may cho... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Wednesday, 2nd January 2008 @ 2:33 AM

Costa Rica is known for producing some of the best caffeine in the entire world. Characterized as being clean, mild, and balanced, Costa Rican cafe comes from over 130,000 small and large farms from all over the country. These farms, located in different growing regions, produce slight subtle differences in the taste of the caffeine. Costa Rican coffee sets the standards high for other cafe throughout Central and South America. Few people have found a way to criticize a cup of Costa Rican... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Hilaire @ Thursday, 27th December 2007 @ 2:57 AM

Many retail venues have opened up all over the United States to sell expresso coffee. The popularity of the product has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. Now, many people, from teenagers to seniors, are regular drinkers of expresso coffee. Drinks including expresso are sold in grocery stores, libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, and even corner vendors. Some individuals like the drink so much that they purchase expresso machines for their homes. Expresso coffee is compri... more...