Coffee Articles

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Rebecca Prescott @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 7:40 AM

People can be very passionate about coffee. They can tell how long the beans were roasted with the first sip! Not everyone is so dedicated, but most people do like a decent cup. The explosion in cafe culture has meant that we now know what a mocha latte is, and we want to drink it at home! There are so many varieties of coffee maker available that it can be bewildering. How To Choose The Coffee Machine That's Right For You Automatic Drip Machine These are still t... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Joseph Then @ Thursday, 7th December 2006 @ 5:21 AM

There is nothing like the aroma of fresh roasted beans that wafts out of a gourmet coffee shop. The irresistible smell just beckons you to come inside. Once you step in there are so many choices it is difficult to choose. Although this beverage has been around for 100s of years it is only during the last century that specialized forms of this drink have become so popular. There are literally 100's of different types of Gourmet coffee. They range from the strong tasting Columbian beve... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By David Silva @ Thursday, 7th December 2006 @ 1:53 AM

You love your coffee. You have your own personal blend. You love your brewer, and have it set on a timer when you don't forget. But the mornings when you do forget are always hectic, and more often than not, you're in a rush just to get out the door with enough time to swing by the nearest 7-Eleven to grab a cup of coffee on the way to work. Not quite the cup of coffee you prefer, but better than nothing. Tired of settling? Then it might be time for a travel co... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By David Silva @ Wednesday, 6th December 2006 @ 11:44 PM

Many people have turned to organic fruits and vegetables (and even meats) in recent years, striving to live healthier, longer lives. You may be one of these people. But did you know that organic coffee is now available, too? If you can't find it at your local health food store, then you can definitely find it online. How Organic Coffee Differs From Traditional Coffee The coffee plant has traditionally been grown in the company of shade trees and other food and cash crops. This... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 1:23 PM

Coffee has been a popular start to many people's day for many years. Though coffee is often looked on negatively due to the caffeine in it there are actually many health benefits to coffee. Antioxidants are contained in coffee and many people are unaware. Coffee contains these health boosting antioxidants no matter if you are drinking straight coffee or a varied drink such as a cappuccino. Coffee is actually good for you like many things as long as you drink it in moderation. more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Melvin Ng @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 10:22 PM

There are many factors that go into making a perfect cup of coffee. While many people focus on choosing the perfect brewing method the perfect model of brewer, the correct roasting equipment, grinding method, even the type of water used in making the coffee, most people will go out and buy cheap or inferior coffee beans. This has been one fact that honestly never ceases to amaze me. All of the things mentioned above really are moot points unless you are using good quality beans for your ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 8:51 PM

Coffee has exploded in popularity in recent years. In almost any town and city you can find a good cop of coffee. Due to the increased interest in coffee and coffee drinks many people have considered opening their own businesses catering to coffee. Opening a coffee shop involves a lot of knowledge, funding, and a love for coffee. Out of frustration for the lack of variety of coffee in many areas, has been a main reason some open their own coffee shops. If you are seriously conside... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Melvin Ng @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 8:41 PM

Kona coffee is perhaps one of the true treasures of Hawaii. More to many than the vast natural beauty of these islands is the wonderfully delicious coffee drink that is found in its purest form within these island chains. In fact, if you interview several coffee connoisseurs about their favorite type of coffee bean, at some point in the interview process you will find that a vast majority fined the time to work in Kona. You will find that many people can be brought back (at least mentall... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Melvin Ng @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 8:26 PM

Starbucks coffee has changed the way American's drink coffee. Gone are the days when the only choice in coffee at the local 7-11 was regular or decaf. Today's convenience stores offer not only many selections of flavored coffees as well as flavored creams for your coffee drinking pleasure. The rise in popularity of coffee in America as an any time of the day drink is due largely in part to the growing popularity of Starbucks around the nation. There is no denying that Starbucks ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Darren Lintern @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 5:42 PM

The coffee house or cafe tends to share some of the characteristics of both a bar and a restaurant. They are focused on serving coffee, tea, sandwiches, and other light snacks, such as muffins, desserts, soups and pastries. It tends to be more like a restaurant in some countries. They will serve tons of hot and cold foods with a steaming cup of coffee, together with the possible option of serving alcohol. In a Muslim cafe, you will be able to smoke your tobacco or pot through a hookah and drink ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jason Uvios @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 5:41 PM

It's party time. Coffee is a must beverage to be included in the menu card. Well this cannot be the cup of coffee you have at the break of the day. Something special is sought after. Why not add flavors to the coffee for richer, tastier and great aromatic quality? A smooth sip will profusely tune you in the perfect mood and absolutely elated, far from the mundane statehood. What matters over here is the selection of the right flavor. A common mistake regarding choice is often made. ... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By NamSing Then @ Saturday, 2nd December 2006 @ 7:00 PM

Could you ever resist the craving to have a second cup of that beautiful, strongly aromatic and lazily steaming cup of coffee? Perhaps no one can do it. A passionate Gourmet's delight, freshly brewed, thick and dark brown and irresistible coffee just brightens up your day like no other drink or anything else can do. Why Is Gourmet Coffee So Special One might be tempted to ask why gourmet coffee is so special. Well, here is the answer. For starters, gourmet coffee is always mad... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Dean Caporella @ Saturday, 11th November 2006 @ 12:50 AM

Choosing an espresso coffee maker isn't just determined by price. Many people have rushed in and bought a coffee maker simply because they thought that it's price dictated how good or efficient the machine was. This can be a costly mistake. Be careful not to over capitalize! An espresso maker should basically suit your needs. That's it. If you are a light coffee drinker then you won't be needing a cafe style machine that can produce cups of coffee en masse. There are b... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jason Uvios @ Friday, 10th November 2006 @ 2:16 PM

The tastes of coffee are many. Yet the tasting buds on the tongue want something different every now and then. People all around the world have been trying to make the coffee taste good by adding natural or artificial flavors to suit to the taste of their tongue. This is not any new concept but is in practice since a long time and continues with rage as is evident from the growing cafe corners of the street. Spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove, black pepper, and so on have been th... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Gregg Hall @ Wednesday, 8th November 2006 @ 12:42 AM

If you were to go into any home in America, the chances of finding a coffee maker sitting on the counter are quite good. Coffee makers have become a standard appliance for most households in this country. They are typically put in the same category as the stove or the microwave oven, something that our society can not live without. They are very simple to operate and require very few supplies. All that is needed to make a cup of coffee is coffee, coffee filters and water. Since coffee ma... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 6th November 2006 @ 3:51 AM

With coffee's growing popularity, the demand for coffee beans has increased. Most of the coffee consumed worldwide is grown on large farms, otherwise known as plantations, where the land has been cleared for rows and rows of coffee plants. These plants, like other crops, are grown and ripened under the warmth of the sun. However, for those who prefer the bold flavor of espresso and other gourmet coffee drinks, the sun ripened beans are just not suitable. Shade grown espresso coffee beans wh... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 3rd November 2006 @ 12:21 PM

To a coffee lover, there's nothing like the smell of roasting coffee beans. To be honest, the average coffee drinker feels more than willing to leave the roasting of the coffee beans to the staff of their local coffee house or their preferred coffee producer. Of course, roasting one's own coffee beans has not been an option until recently with the creation of the smaller computer driven roasters. Commercial coffee roasters are not as user friendly as these newer roasters, and they come... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jason Uvios @ Friday, 3rd November 2006 @ 2:58 AM

Espresso is a concentrated drink made by extracting the flavor from coffee. It is stronger than the normal coffee. The espresso is made by forcing very hot water at high pressure into tightly packed coffee. The drink that is got is full of effervescent creamy foam on the top. Since heat and pressure are the main factors in preparing the espresso, it is made with special machines. The machines are espresso machine, grinder and tamper. An espresso machine heats and pressurizes the water. Wh... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jason Uvios @ Friday, 3rd November 2006 @ 2:56 AM

Sensuous coffee drinkers love to have different flavors added to their each coffee drink. Today coffee is available in many flavors some of which are described in brief below. 1) Almond Flavor - Almond is most popular nut with an aroma of its own. It is crispy. The flavor can be extracted either in powder form or concentrate. Almond flavor is added to the coffee at the time of roasting of the coffee beans. 2) Cinnamon Flavor - Cinnamon is a well known spice condiment and one of the... more...

Food and Drink » Coffee | By Jason Uvios @ Friday, 3rd November 2006 @ 2:56 AM

Attention, coffee lovers of this world, here is another beautiful way to make your favorite drink. If you like espresso coffee, it is almost certain that you will also like a thing called coffee senseo! Introduced all over the world by the consumer giant, Philips, Senseo is an acronym given to the new machine that uses round packages of high quality and premium grade coffee pods. If you ever want your coffee pods to be used in a more sophisticated way, you never have to go too far! Using a Senes... more...