Author: Rich BirdYour coffee maker could be killing you. Well it is if your morning cup of coffee is a matter of life and death and you have a filthy coffee maker. When was the last time you thoroughly cleaned your coffee maker? Washing the pot is important but getting the internal components of a coffee maker clean is a task that shouldn't be skipped. Did you even know that you were supposed to clean it? A clean coffee maker can be the...more
Author: Rich BirdCoffee has long been a staple for waking up on sleepy mornings and getting through busy afternoons. Coffee houses are places to meet friends, make new acquaintances, plan futures and talk about the past.It's no question that coffee is important in our lives. From decaffeinated brews to cap a quiet evening, to rich espressos to finish a meal, to supercharged cappuccinos, there are literally hundreds of coffee choices. Many of the...more
Author: Rich BirdSo you need a cup of coffee to get you going in the morning, and you are probably quite happy to drink whatever brews the cappuccino machines in the office are dispensing. If it's hot, it smells like coffee and it gives you the necessary head rush to start your day, that's all you need.So it may astonish you to realise exactly how many different types and origins of coffee there are out there. Some people devote their entire careers to coffee tasting to find the perfect mix of beans to create just the right taste. These professional tasters are called cuppers and really know their coffee.Centered on the equator, a band twenty five degrees to the north and south houses the seventy countries where coffee beans are grown. From South America and the Caribbean, to Africa and the Middle East, this strip around the centre of the globe provides just the right conditions for coffee plantations to thrive. Each country, and sometimes each area within the same country, produces beans with their own special characteristics to produce distinctive flavors.The two main divisions of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta. Robusta is the more potent of the two, with double the amount...more
Author: Mark Kemp Nowadays, we have all been interested in all things organic. From the food we eat to the ingredients in our toiletries and makeup, organic products have become our option for healthy living. And for this very same reason, organic coffee has been introduced to the public. But what is organic coffee? What makes it different from...more
Author: Mark Kemp Many of us are now aware of the existence of organic coffee. And because it is organic, we are sure we are getting health benefits as well as being able to help the environment. But how is organic coffee being produced? How can we guarantee that what we bought from the store really is organic coffee? Before anything else, we...more
When you wake up in the morning and you get ready for the day, do you often crave that first cup of coffee? Well youre definitely not alone because there are millions of people around the world who enjoy coffee just as much as you probably do. The morning isnt the only time that people enjoy drinking coffee though. There are other times when coffee is the perfect solution to your thirst.For most, the perfect time for drinking coffee is right away in the morning when youre still trying to shake the sleep from your eyes. Coffee is a great way to get a pick me up in the morning because it contains caffeine, and we all know what caffeine does to the human body. It provides a little burst of energy, which is what some people feed off of in the morning to get them going. Some people really like to fill up on the caffeine so they may drink large amounts in the morning to satisfy their craving and get an extra jolt of energy. Others may drink just a little bit to get their energy up enough so they can carry on with their normal daily activity.There are other opportunities for drinking coffee that many take advantage of. One of the more popular times to drink coffee is at dinner...more
Author: Pat McLoughlinSo are you somewhat interested in home brewing but unsure whether you want to invest in a home brew kit? It was recently brought to my attention that you can brew your own beer at home using a coffee pot.Necessary Equipment...more
The idea of grinding your own coffee has been becoming more and more popular over the recent years for a number of reasons which include cost efficiency, freshness, and personal enjoyment. It is these benefits and others that are helping this...more
When it comes to grinding coffee beans you have a number of great options with respect to how that process is carried out. There are many different styles of coffee grinders on the market today that are perfectly capable of the task of grinding...more
Today the changing lifestyle has affected almost all the aspects of human life. Whether it is the food or the clothing, each and every perspective has aligned with the needs and requirements of the modern lifestyle. As mentioned earlier, even the...more
Coffee beans can form part of every household's staple food. Imagine a home without a coffee inside its kitchen? Whilst not all homes do not have the same brand of coffee, it is with no doubt that everybody loves to have a sip of a cup of either the...more
People have appreciated the complete essence of Tea and Coffee since ancient times. All over the world these beverages have been liked by people for so many reasons. There are so many who are fond of these beverages owing to the pleasure of great...more