Coffee Articles

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Josh Stone @ Wednesday, 18th April 2007 @ 11:51 AM

Comedian Bill Maher once observed that if your favorite drugged state is "wired" and you live in the United States, you are set for life. Starbucks on every corner, coffee aisle in every store. Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster in every convenience store, and a coffee pot on the burner at every job. Americans may be deficient or ignorant in other matters pertaining to food and beverages, but when it comes to coffee, they're right up to speed... no pun intended! However,... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 11:21 AM

Are you searching for that perfect cup of coffee? There are many different ways of brewing a great cup of coffee but the basics remain the same no matter how simple or complicated you make the brewing process. It all starts with great coffee beans. If this step is overlooked then anything else you do will not have a lot of effect. Once you have that perfect blend of beans you need to put these in a clean pot. A dirty coffee pot has been known to make your drink taste bitter. Using bott... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Rebecca Prescott @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 4:15 PM

Coffee warmers come in two varieties - commercial, and for home use, and these are usually quite distinguishable by the price tag. However, this line is increasingly being blurred by coffee enthusiasts who have the money and want to replicate the cafe experience in the comfort of their own home. There are warmers that will warm your pot of coffee, and those that will just warm the cup. Some of the cup warmers are designed to be used before the coffee is poured into the cup, others to keep the cu... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dean Caporella @ Friday, 6th April 2007 @ 3:19 PM

There'a little homework to perform before you rush out and buy the first machine you come across. Your lifestyle plays an important role. Espresso coffee makers now come in three basic models; manual, semi-automatic and fully or super auto-matic. What's your taste and level of coffee drinking? This is important in establishing before you buy. A light drinker won't be requiring the talents of a mass producing super automatic while a heavy drinker may eventually get frustrat... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Thursday, 29th March 2007 @ 2:14 PM

So just how to make black coffee especially a good one depends on a number of different factors and what type of equipment you decide to use. In this article we will look at what you need in order to make a good cup of black coffee and one type of pot that you can use. Generally the best type of coffee to use in order to make a great tasting cup of black coffee is that which has been freshly ground. The reason why freshly ground is better is because after a couple of days ground coffee ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dean Caporella @ Thursday, 29th March 2007 @ 1:46 PM

Several factors need to be considered to brew a good cup of coffee and choosing the right machine is vital. Coffee maker reviews are an excellent source of information but deciphering the self-interest reviews from those which genuinely highlight machines which should satisfy your requirements can be an art form. Many coffee maker reviews are based on a user's experience with a certain machine. Being such a bias-based topic, what suits one person's taste doesn't necessarily... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Thursday, 22nd March 2007 @ 7:29 AM

You have just recently brought yourself a good quality espresso machine but what else is there that you can possibly buy to provide you with a more profession touch when producing your espressos at home. In this article we will look at a number of different espresso bar accessories that can be readily brought online. 1. Espresso Tamper This is an essential accessory for either the professional barista or a person who is serious about brewing the perfect cup of espresso. The tamper i... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dean Caporella @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 7:25 AM

If you're in the market for a coffee maker and have been scanning the various coffee maker reviews available both on and offline, then by now, you must be a walking bundle of confusion! Coffee is such a diversified and hotly debated subject that trying to analyse the various reviews will more than likely give you grey hairs... and if you already have grey hair, then it's probably turned snow white! Problem is, what one person thinks is great doesn't mean everyone is ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 5:22 AM

If you were to carry out a search on Google for "Why an espresso is good for you?" you would be amazed at the search results you would find. In nearly all articles you will see that they are saying the good news is that coffee is good for us after all. So just what health benefits can I possibly expect from drinking a cup of hot brown espresso. However, what is important that any coffee you do drink must contain caffeine in order for it to work effectively. The reason i... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Tuesday, 6th March 2007 @ 4:02 PM

Stop by any local coffee house and you will most likely find something on the menu called espresso. If you have never tried an espresso you may want to give one a try the next time you visit your local coffee house. This magical, wonderful mixture may become your most favorite type of coffee drink. Never before has espresso been more popular than it is today. Many people have heard of espresso coffee but really do not understand exactly what an espresso coffee drink is. Espresso coffee is... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dean Caporella @ Monday, 5th March 2007 @ 10:25 PM

Shopping for coffee makers today must be like "wading in a sea" of unknowns. Why? There are so many products to choose from and confusion must reign in the minds of those simply looking for a coffee maker to do what it does best... produce a cup of coffee. Coffee maker reviews are plentiful nowadays. From simple machines a child could operate to the now fashionable cafe style makers, the choice is endless. So what do you need? How about an automatic drip coffee maker? De... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Thursday, 22nd February 2007 @ 1:57 PM

We all know that an espresso is either a single or double shot of coffee (which is usually less than an ounce). But if you are really feeling brave some people like to have a triple or double shot instead. But there is much more to an espresso than just these. In this article we will look at the names of espresso drinks that are regularly ordered in coffee shops around the world. Latte This is a drink made with a shot of espresso and steamed milk (which usually comes with a layer of... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dean Caporella @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 5:31 PM

Built in coffee makers are becoming increasingly popular with home owners looking at ways of maximising bench space in their homes. When coffee makers were first becoming part of the home landscape, just having one would have made an impression on friends and family however, it seems like we are entering a new phase. Built in coffee makers certainly look great as part of the overall look and feel of a home's kitchen and living areas however, cost will certainly be a factor for many p... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Monday, 19th February 2007 @ 12:59 AM

As long as you do not drink too much, espresso is good for you. But just why is espresso good for you? The reason is that it contains anti-oxidants that many people are unaware of. These anti-oxidants help to boost your health and it does not matter whether you drink espresso or a cappuccino. Unfortunately lots of people will avoid drinking coffee because of the amount of caffeine that it contains. But this is not the only ingredient in it and there are plenty of others that are act... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Tuesday, 13th February 2007 @ 7:02 PM

People always want something that is a little better or possibly just something a little different. This is certainly true when it comes to our coffee. Even if you like your java straight and black there is something to be said for a slight change in your coffee once in a while. Gourmet flavored coffee beans will fill this need with a more robust and different flavor. There are a few unique reasons gourmet coffee is way ahead of the many supermarket varieties of java. The coffee bean is t... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Thursday, 1st February 2007 @ 7:59 PM

An espresso machine is an appliance that is used to produce the traditional Italian coffee drink known as an espresso. Those who use these machines professionally such as those found in places like Starbucks are known as barista's and the knowledge that is required to make the finest espressos is concerned a craft by many Italians. The coloquial term for producing a short of espresso is known as "pulling a shot" because the older style espresso machines required the user to ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Thursday, 1st February 2007 @ 7:46 PM

The word espresso literally means an extraction of coffee using high pressure from a special espresso machine. But you may need some special espresso machine instructions if your machine is different from some of the other types of machines are available, but basically to make an espresso is much the same no matter what machine you use. Below are some hopefully foolproof instructions, which will help you to make the ideal espresso. 1. It is important that you have a good quality ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Tuesday, 30th January 2007 @ 6:59 PM

Coffee has become one of the most popular drinks in the world and there many of us who enjoy a warm latte first thing in the morning in order to perk them up before they head into the office or they like to have a strong espresso in the afternoon to give them a boost. Because of this and the proliferation of coffee shops and cafes producing these drinks this has created a demand for commercial espresso machines and manufacturers are producing them by their hundreds. But with so many massed pro... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By John Pawlett @ Tuesday, 30th January 2007 @ 12:46 PM

We are all becoming increasingly familiar with the Fair Trade logo as we go around our stores and supermarkets. Fair Trade started as a small campaign and has become a major contributor to the food and drinks industry. The idea behind Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate and bananas etc. is to give the producer in the country of origin a fair price for their crop. To be certified for Fair Trade, the importer must follow the regulations. This means meeting a minimum price and ensuring conditi... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Douglas Taylor @ Friday, 26th January 2007 @ 11:56 PM

Let's assume that your machine already has water in it in this article we will explain how to use an espresso machine in order to make the best drink you could possibly want. So it's got the water in now you turn the machine on and then wait for the heater light to indicate that the water has been heated to the ideal temperature, which is just below boiling point. Now you place the ground coffee into the basket and tamp it down. The best coffee to use is one that has bee... more...