If you have to think of some premium coffee growing regions you will likely come up with countries such as Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Jamaica or Brazil. It’s true, there are a few major coffee producing countries that dominate the market. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other smaller countries that produce premium coffee beans. Many…
The East African country of Tanzania is just three degrees south of the Equator. Situated right along the world’s coffee belt, this country has become famous for a very particular type of coffee bean – the Peaberry. The country is surrounded by Zambia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya as well as situated along the slopes…
The country of Yemen is located in Asia and lies just south of Saudi Arabia. The country is surrounding on the west by the Red Sea and from the south by the Gulf of Aden. Because of the country’s close proximity to Africa, and in particular Ethiopia and Somalia, the coffee grown in Yemen is…
The coffee plant puts on quite a display when it starts to bloom. Over 30,000 white flowers blossom! Even more amazing is that the coffee plant can blossom eight times throughout the year. The fruit starts to develop about 24 hours after blossoms appear. Over the course of 6 to 8 months, the fruit changes…
This question has been asked over and over again. The concept behind the question is that the shelf life of most foods can be extended by being frozen. Â Many generations have taught us to freeze or refrigerate whole or ground coffee beans just like we do other products such as meats, herbs and vegetables. The…
Picking which gourmet coffee beans can be quite the decision process. There are many questions to consider: Do I like Light, Medium or Dark Roast? Should I consider organic coffee beans? Will I require whole coffee or pre-ground coffee beans? What flavors in roasted coffee beans will I like? Try a Little of Everything with…
If you are willing to share, there are two useful ways to share coffee beans with your plants: Sprinkle ground coffee beans at the base of your flower beds to keep snails and slugs from invading your beautiful plants and flowers. Add a mixture of sugar and coffee grounds to a houseplant that has turned…
Everyone likes their espresso prepared just so … Italians add sugar Germans and Swiss add hot chocolate, in equal parts Mexicans add cinnamon Belgians add chocolate Morccans add peppercorns Ethiopians add a pinch of salt Middle Easterners add cardamom and spices Austrians add whipped cream Egyptians drink it without any additions Why don’t your turn…
Coffee beans have been grown on Guatemalan coffee plantations for centuries. The art of cultivating high quality coffee beans has been perfected as Guatemala is one of the highest regarded coffee producers in the world. Premium Guatemala coffee beans are typically grown in high altitude regions which produces a strictly hard beans, full of developed,…
Ever wonder how much you spend on take out coffee each year? It’s estimated that workers who go and buy coffee outside of their office could buy a plane ticket to Florida every year. Why not order your own gourmet coffee beans and brew a cup of coffee in the office on your own and…
Lots of people take advantage of coffee drive through windows. Many stop and get their daily fix on their way to work. Ever wonder how all this time adds up? It has been said these people will spend up to 45 hours a year waiting in line for their coffee.
India is traditionally known for its spicy black chai teas. But you may be surprised to learn that India is also known for some top grade Arabic coffee beans that undergo a special process using humid monsoon air. The best of India’s coffee beans feature low acidity levels, and are mild and sweet. When looking…
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