For centuries people have been enjoying the fine flavors of African coffee beans. There are several Arabica coffee beans grown in Africa to become acquainted with if you are new to the coffee world. Ethiopian Coffee Beans Considered the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia is still a leader in gourmet coffee production, famous for its Ethiopian…
Have you ever been in a restaurant and drooled over the dessert coffee menu? They often feature Peppermint, Chocolate and Irish Cream. This recipe features Irish liqueur and Irish whiskey with a couple dashes of spicy nutmeg. Perfect for a cold winter’s evening. Ingredients: 1.5 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur 1.5 fluid ounce Irish whiskey…
There are 62 different coffee brands produced throughout Panama in Central America. Many people who visit Boquete, Panama feel as if they have died and gone to coffee heaven when they arrive in the country’s capital. As the coffee growing center of Panama this small town is a hub for the Panama coffee industry. The…
Historically Honduras is not known as a top ranking gourmet coffee producing country. Its neighboring countries in Central America such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua have all outperformed Honduras in terms of both coffee production techniques and international branding. This is why we typically don’t hear about or think of Honduras coffee…
This moist coffee cake featuring sour cream gets a 5 star rating from bakers all over the country. Your guests will love the thick layers of cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans. Brew up a pot of fresh Jamaican Coffee and you have the perfect brunch or coffee break. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup…
Almonds and coffee and chocolate … what could be tastier? Consider adding these coffee-based cookies to your holiday baking this season. Ingredients: 3/4 cup slivered almonds, blanched 1/3 cup instant coffee granules 2 Tbsp. hot water 2 2/3 cups flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar…
The Huffington Post recently posted an article featuring the 7 Benefits of Coffee. At first glance these are not the typical benefits you read about in medical journals, the newspaper or textbooks. These benefits motivated me to put on a pot of coffee. Top 7 Health Benefits of Coffee: Coffee can help you proofread better…
Have you had the opportunity to taste world renowned Blue Mountain coffee beans? These coffee beans are among the best in the world. Many die hard coffee lovers are willing to pay the price premium for the exquisite tastes and aromas of these mountain grown beans – are you? We have introduced a new way…
Is it time to clean your coffee maker? Depending on how often you use your coffee maker you may need to clean it every two or three months. The easiest way to clean your coffee maker is to run white vinegar through the maker on a regular brew cycle. Here’s how: Make a solution of…
Most gourmet coffee roasters will choose the small batch roasting method over the large batch roasting method for two main reasons: A more consistent roast A fresher roast More Consistent Roast There is something to be said about roasting in smaller batches to ensure quality and consistency. By roasting less than 50 lbs of coffee…
