Chikmagalur is a beautiful town situated in the south-western part of Karnataka. As the name suggests, Chikmagalur means the 'younger daughter's land', it is said that Chikmagalur was given as dowry to the younger daughter of a local chief named Rukmangada.Chikmagalur is synonymous with coffee. Situated at an elevation of 1037 m, Chikmagalur has its share of tea plantations, as well as cardamom, arecanut and pepper cultivation.The first coffee...more
Coffee makers are a boon in the hectic life of these days whereby coffee lovers are a plenty however , time is as scanty as ever. A fresh cup of coffee is what you need during those times of stress as well as in moments of leisure time. Top quality coffee makers, like the Jura coffee machine will make the coffee-making chore dramatically easy by letting you get your favorite coffee in just a click or touch of a few buttons.So why Jura?Designed...more
When choosing a coffee table for your living room, there are a number of factors that you will need to consider in order for it to be a successful selection. The size and placement of the table is very important as it will dictate the flow of the room and contribute to the overall aesthetics of the space. Above all, ensure you have decided on the functional aspects that your coffee table will need to have in order to work for you and your space.Shape & DimensionThe size, layout and function of your room will all play a part in helping you choose the right shaped and sized coffee table. > Round / Oval A good choice for high-traffic areas as there are no sharp corners to bump on.> Square Great for a large room with seating surrounding the coffee table as it will provide a focal point and central unifying point to the room.> Rectangle The most traditional shape for coffee tables, this works best with long 3-seaters or chaise lounges to balance out the proportion of the lounge.> Stackable Great for multi-purpose rooms or for people who move a lot, stackable coffee tables allow you to rearrange and re-stack the units in a new shape to suit different spaces or activities.> Multi-level...more
If you run a coffee shop then the quality of the coffee and other hot drinks you serve has to be an area of focus. Small independent coffee chains need to be able to compete with sector leaders, and in a busy town centre with a large number of eateries showing you are committed to serving coffee of the finest quality is going to help you stand out...more
There are many ways that you can clean a coffee pot and it depends on what type of pot you are cleaning. There are many types of coffee pot and each one could have different designs and ways of cleaning it. If the coffee pot you bought is of high quality, the cleaning options are usually explained clearly as part of its manual information sheet....more
A lot of people have a misconception these days that coffee beans are best kept in the fridge. The thing is that to keep our beans fresh we need to keep them away from moisture, heat, light and air so while people use the refrigerator to keep them away from the heat they are in fact introducing them to extra moisture and humidity, especially if they are constantly being taken out and put back in.In this case it is much better to keep them dry than cool.If absolutely necessary we can freeze our coffee beans but only if we thaw them thoroughly and use them up as soon as possible.Using ContainersAs soon as you open a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans you need to begin protecting them from their 4 enemies as soon as possible. The thing most people do is also the most straight forward, and that is to keep them in an air tight container in a cool, dry cupboard.This is good, but not the best for a couple of reasons. Beans excrete a gas which is why you see those one-way valves on sealed bags of coffee, they let the gas out of the bag but stop air coming in. Keeping beans in an air tight tub can trap the gas in giving it nowhere to go.Another reason is that you are actually trapping air...more
Dissect personality by their choice of coffeeGrandmother didn't just like her coffee, and it wouldn't really do her justice to say she loved her coffee. Grandmother was to coffee what a sommelier is to wine. She knew the intricacies of coffee, the...more
Do you often start your day with a cup of coffee made from Coffee Capsules compatible Nespresso? I feel fresh and alert when I drink coffee early in the morning. Many people hold a news paper or their favourite magazine in front of their eyes while...more
The rich and lingering scent of a cup of hot coffee on a fresh morning is something that one will always cherish. The aroma of coffee is one of its most important traits and combined with its rich taste, there are few other beverages in the world...more
There are lots of times when I have visited an office place and the client asks me to assess their refreshment provision and I see a coffee machine which is completely not suitable to that particular office environment. Being an expert on refreshment...more
Coffee is one of the most popular beverage throughout the world. Regardless of where in the world, one is likely to find regular consumers of coffee. The history of its initial discovery and the subsequent cultivation by humans can be traced back to...more
If you are trying to find a coffee table to add an attractive look to your home, and make your life better, then look at adding an oak coffee table to your living room.Coffee tables are very long lasting because of their styling and being crafted...more