Every now and then comes an important date where we would like to surprise a friend with a gift but we have no idea on what to buy. You may want your gift to portray a personal touch, and that you have given it deep thoughts when deciding. If you found out that someone is a coffee lover (as many people are), consider getting a Coffee Gift basket which makes a wonderful present for many occasions. It is ideal for couples, family, relatives, and...more
Coffee is famously known for its caffeine content which is a natural stimulant which increases a persons blood pressure and heightens the senses, allowing the brain & body to withstand lethargy. There is even medical evidence that coffee reduces the risk of Alzheimers disease (degeneration of brain ability due to aging). It comes as no surprise that many people adore the drink due to the hectic lifestyles these days. Coffee lovers in particular...more
There is a popular school of thought which expounds the more the better which influenced the creation of Coffee Blends. Presumably, having more than one type of coffee bean in a cup can produce a higher quality drink with better tasting aroma, flavor, texture, and aftertaste than just using a single variant of bean. It is commonly known that coffee are divided into two main categories namely Arabica and Robusta, with the earlier having strong exclusive flavor while the latter rather less expensive with higher caffeine content. Although Arabica coffees are usually brewed stand-alone, these can be mixed with lower-quality beans either to save costs or to create a unique taste to satisfy individual budgets or preferences. After all, it is a consumer driven market and everyone deserve to have their fair share of exposure to exclusive coffee. Another common reason for creating these blends is to identify a particular recipe so that people can remember it. Coffee boutiques from across the world such as the well-known Starbucks and Coffee-Bean franchises often create signature blends which provide an easy way for its customers to order a consistent cup of coffee which they love. Some of...more
This coffee is known to be one of the most expensive, classy and sought after coffees in the whole world. It actually originates from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. Jamaica blue mountain coffee has built a reputation for itself in the international market as an officially recognized trademark. This implies that for coffee to be branded as such, it...more
Ironically, while distinct bitterness is seldom well tolerated by public, bittersweet food has its fair share of devotees. Coffee lovers do not form an exception to this. Once of the most popular bittersweet gourmet coffee is Amaretto Coffee which has its root in Italy. The main ingredient of this concoction is coffee and Amaretto - a sweet tasting...more
In the past, the only known ways of processing coffee are by drying the coffee bean while still in the fruit (dry method) and by removing the fruit from the bean before its dried (washed or wet method). Sumatra coffee follows a modified process. After picking, the coffee skins are removed then they will be subjected to an overnight fermentation with the absence of water thus calling the procedure dry fermentation. Afterwards, they will be washed in water to remove the pulp and then set for drying. (In a nutshell, Sumatra coffee undergoes the two procedures.) However, not all pulp can be removed by mere scrubbing giving the coffee a ferment taste. The 18th century marked the start of the production of coffee in Indonesia which became first in the northern part of Aceh. The coffee production is widely done in region of Lake Toba and its sub-regions. Gayo Mountain CoffeeThis Sumatran coffee is grown in the Gayo mountain region. The abundance in rainfall, an altitude of 1100-1500 meters and the fertile soil make the region perfect for growing coffee thus making coffee the primary source of income of its people. Gayo Mountain Coffee is best described for being clean and sweet. ...more
In the high altitudes of Guatemala lies the origin of Guatemala Antigua Coffee. This perfectly situated growing land is 3000 feet above sea level and located between three volcanoes. These volcanoes have indirectly contributed to the minerals and...more
The Costa Rican Coffee is classified under classic cup in the categorization as it has mild taste, and too balanced. It is so ordinary traditional when compared to other types of gourmet coffee. In terms of grades, they fall under the average class,...more
A normal coffee bean is usually made up of two halves or seeds that are formed in a coffee cherry that grows and ripens in the normal manner. In a very small number of instances though, only one of the seeds is fertilized and grows to maturity. The...more
What gift says that you care about the coffee aficionado in your life better than a gift basket filled with coffee and coffee-making paraphernalia? Sending a coffee gift basket is now almost as popular as sending gift baskets filled with other...more
Favors are essential when it comes to parties or celebrations whereby you present them as door gifts or a token of appreciation. Such events range from baby showers, weddings to birthdays. People began to come up with new funky ideas for these...more
Coffee is well known as a popular beverage that contains high level of caffeine and stimulants. Caffeine is the where the bitter taste of coffee comes from and it is also used as drugs in the medical field. There are people who are addicted to coffee...more