A coffee maker is one of the coffee aficionados' necessities. Yes, many of those who are dependent on caffeine are always looking for a coffee maker that will suit their specific needs. Fortunately, a number of options are available on the market for them to choose from. Each option possesses features and capabilities that are to some degree unique from the others.Now if you are one of those who love coffee and are currently...more
Are you a coffee lover? If so, then I am sure that you know what a coffee pod is. But for those who haven't heard anything about it, here's the gist: coffee pods are those that look like a large tea bag that contain the exact amount of coffee to give you a perfect shot every time you feel like enjoying a good cup. Got the idea? Well, your friend who was addicted to coffee is probably been looking for it, or it could be you...more
So coffee drinker that you are, you're probably no stranger to gourmet coffees. But have you ever stopped and wondered what makes gourmet coffees gourmet coffees? Is it the gourmet coffee beans? The roast? The blend? The grind? The flavor? The freshness? The answer is: it's all of the above. The truth is that gourmet coffees are the culmination of every characteristic and consideration you can think of when it comes to choosing quality coffee. After all, why do you think they call it "gourmet coffees"? The BeansAs you probably know, coffee is a bean. But did you also know that there isn't just one coffee bean being sold commercially? There are two types - Robusta (Coffea robusta) and Arabica (Coffea Arabica). Robusta is the bean used to produce everyday instant coffee while Arabica is what gourmet coffees are made of. Why the difference? Because unlike Robusta, Arabica coffees are very particular about their growing conditions: the plant only grows at high altitudes in tropical or sub-tropical climates.So?So these growing conditions combined with the particular soil type does all sorts of nice things to the coffee bean so that when you make a beverage out of these...more
What more can you ask for in an early morning with a mug of coffee in your hand watching the sky as the sun shines out? Sounds like a movie scene, isn't it? That is the perfect way to start your day. Are you one of those people who can't let a day pass by without having at least a cup of coffee? Well, same here. Coffee is one of the...more
What kind of home will work best with rustic furniture? If you have a getaway cabin in the mountains, or if you have a certain room in your house whose theme is country, rustic furniture is just what you need for it. Rustic coffee tables are a great place to start looking before you make any major decorating decisions.Since rustic...more
You can get some of the tastiest and most flavorful coffee by combining the best of many lands. Kona blend coffee is created with a minimum of ten percent prized Kona coffee and other imported coffees, often Brazilian and Colombian. Such blends have gained attention and are now available via a variety of retailers, thanks to their exciting flavor and affordability.Kona coffee is a highly prized and sought after type of coffee, and it's also one of the most expensive, unfortunately. This coffee has developed an infamous reputation, in part because of its romantic and exotic location in the Kona Hawaii.Many factors go into making this setting an optimal place for coffee growing. There's not much wind, overcast afternoons, mild nights and most importantly perhaps, the rare volcanic soil is teeming with minerals. All of these elements work in concert to make a lovely milieu for coffee plants.Kona, Hawaii didn't always have coffee plants growing from its soil. Coffee of a Brazilian variety was first brought there in the 1820s, and the plant became more common there by the end of the nineteenth century. First grown on big plantations, the majority of the people working the...more
From the "garden state" of Singapore, prevailing the world, especially Europe and the United States over the Chinese community gathered decades of world-renowned coffee brands - Grinding time (CoffeeTime), 2008 10 involved in last week...more
For a change, a good cup of coffee would be nice. It does take some time and some energy to find a great cup of gourmet coffee these days. If you do know of a perfect coffee shop, you are one of the lucky ones. But, did you know that...more
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a...more
Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Maxwell House Coffee, did you even know that coffee comes in different roasts? Did you know that you can roast your own coffee...more
Pod coffee makers or same brands call them capsules are a great way to experience the multiplicity of choice we have when it comes to the many different blends of coffee available to us today. If your like to experiment with different...more
He kept citing the Lakers' scenario from 2007, when they started training camp with Kobe Bryant wanting out, rode through it, then added Pau Gasol and have booked trips to the NBA Finals ever since."Maybe I'll give Phil [Jackson] a call...more