Do you realize the intricate and varied history of coffee as you sip on a cup of coffee? There is a long and entertaining story of how coffee was invented, how it migrated to your particular cup and an unending effort to produce the many flavors of coffee that continue to make it such a popular beverage.Each country has added its taste preference and its own way of brewing as coffee spread around the world. This has resulted in a plethora of...more
There has never been a better time for coffee in the USA than today. This is an incredible feat when measured against the ever-growing tea and bottled water markets, and, of course, the every-increasing soda market.Many people believe the high consumption of coffee in the USA, more than one million people drinking at least 3.3 cups of joe per day, is greatly due to Starbucks' meteoric rise in popularity. In the 1990s, Starbucks became a household...more
Let me guess, the reason that you click is because it sounds so ridiculous! How in the world can vacuum coffee machines save me any money, but you decided to check it anyhow, let me assured that you would not be disappointed. Here is how it works, the savings would come from choosing the vacuum coffee machine over another model and yet getting the same value add.First, think through why would anyone wants to get a coffee maker. The first reason would be to make a good cuppa for yourself. The second reason would be to use it to entertain friends and relatives. And to fulfilled this 2 criteria, the coffee brewed must be good and it must be fast, some added bonus would be to entertain the guest as well. Making a good cup of coffee, is very subjective, anything can be a good cup of coffee, even Nescafe instant coffee can be good, so why should I depend on vacuum coffee machines? Let's go through the reasoning: 1. Instant coffee is very low cost, they are great except that it would not make you such a good host serving the "cheap format" coffee. So, usually it is for own consumption, never used to serve guests.2. The cheaper drip coffee makers, they are great except that their...more
The number of people who do not begin their day with a cup of coffee or tea are a distinct minority based on my years of observation. This opens the door to an idea that can come in handy during the travails of Christmas shopping. Why not consider coffee and tea gift baskets as possibilities for those that you know who relish the aroma and taste of...more
Coffee has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world for at least a thousand years. Apart from it's wonderful aroma, the attraction of coffee lies in its properties as a stimulant.In many people, coffee enhances alertness, concentration and mental and physical performance. This is due to its caffeine content. The average cup of instant...more
Now, the very first thing you need to know is that commercial coffee maker,e.g. Keurig B3000 or Nescafe Lioness H5 that are being used for offices, is free. That means, if you have it in the office, you would not have to pay for it, unless you are the boss!:) So, now the focus becomes how to get the commercial coffee maker into the office. Not an easy task, given the shrinking profit margin due to lousy exchange rate and rising cost of goods. And having a coffee machine is an additional expense, something that the management does not think would add to the bottom line of the company.And it is this bottom line that would be our life saver, the one single component that we would use to convince management that the commercial coffee maker's expense does indeed improves the bottom line! Bring these points across and segment it into 3 main pointers: Team work, Morale and productivity. These 3 elements gives you a better work force that is loyal and willing to go the extra mile (say it with some zeal, practice it before presenting to management)1. Team workAsk the boss this: do you want a project that can bring the whole department together? Trust me, you would get a resounding YES. Then...more
Yes, make no mistake -this is an article dedicated to coffee travel mugs. I simply felt that this fellow having been slighted for so long, should be given its due credit. This simple mug at worse can save you a few bucks, at best might be able to...more
Speciality coffee by its nature is fairly traded. Rather than being treated as a commodity on the futures market, it is traded on its quality, which in turn demands a premium price for the farmer. For example, in May 2006 'Hacienda la Esmeralda...more
If you are a coffee drinker, you no doubt have asked yourself how much coffee is it safe for you to consume on a daily basis. This is not surprising since so much has been blamed on coffee. Heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, you name it. At one...more
Before we get all excited over the recent news about coffee being our new antioxidant, we need to take a look at the entire picture. Is there truly a coffee antioxidant? If there is, how exactly is coffee an antioxidant? Does it become the...more
The best way to store coffee is a question that is always on coffee aficinados' mind, but one that is seldom "tackle". Think about it, in most coffee maker reviews, you have the best brewer, best grinder, best roaster and so on, but have you ever...more
Bean to cup coffee machines enable the caterer to serve superb tasting fresh espresso coffee drinks and speciality coffee variations at the touch of the button with the minimum of fuss.Customers demand quality and choice. Gone are the days of...more