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How to make the perfect cup of coffee
The Appeal of Coffee All over the world, coffee remains the beverage of choice for after dinner drinks, for the morning rush or for a lazy Sunday evening. Coffee arouses, exhilarates and renews the body, mind and soul in ways we cannot describe. It also comforts and calms the fortunate
Delicious Coffee Smoothies for a Kick-Start Morning
A delightful, sensational cup of coffee is the perfect way to kick-start your mornings. But once in a while, most of us would like to break out from the coffee and breakfast rut with something a little different. So what’s better than a cup of coffee? Introducing the coffee smoothie.
Leftover Coffee – What else is there to do?
Have some leftover coffee from this morning? It must not be Monday morning then. If you are into drinking cold coffee, then drink up. However, if you don’t, here are some useful ways you can use your leftover coffee rather than just pouring it down the drain. Make Coffee Ice
Coffee Etiquette Around the World
When it comes to dining etiquette, it is different all around the world. From the United States, to Spain, Africa to Japan, the world eats differently. And the world drinks differently too. The myriad ways in which the world drinks coffee is vastly different too. For instance, in India, slurping
Best Practices for Grinding Coffee
Everyone has a morning ritual when it comes to breakfast, and more specifically how they like their coffee. For the diligent coffee indulger who grinds their coffee beans every morning, we all know the amount of dedication it takes to make your coffee perfect. Brewing your own coffee isn’t a
5 Snacks That Are Tailor Made for Coffee
The divine taste of coffee is something that can hardly be matched by any other food or beverage in the world. That being said, there is room for certain foods to complement the exquisite taste of coffee. These foods are commonly known as coffee time snacks. If you have had
What is a Barista? A True Story.
A coffee shop I often frequented, well before I became serious and educated about coffee, was owned by an entrepreneur. In this case, the definition of entrepreneur is a person with a type A personality who has enough money to buy a coffee shop. He was energetic and driven with
HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICANO
The Americano As the story goes, when the American fighting forces were in France in WWII, they complained that the coffee was too strong. The cafes added water to the espresso thus creating an Americano, made for the Americans who didn’t like that strong taste of straight espresso. Whether that
Coffee Grading and You
“Your Bean Needs to Apply Itself, Ms. Coffee” No, you do not need to schedule a Teacher-Coffee conference, but some basic knowledge of coffee grading can help you get the best flavor for your dollar. There is no world-standard when it comes to grading coffee. Many countries create their own
Coffee and Health
“Coffee will stunt your growth!” We have likely all heard that one. As kids I remember the house filling with the delicious aroma of coffee being boiled in a percolator and watching Dad savor his hot cup of coffee. The truth is that coffee would not have stunted our growth