Do you think it’s weird to describe your cup of coffee as acidic, balanced or complex? There are a number of coffee characteristics used to describe the flavor profiles that can originate from the variety of coffee bean, the processing method and the roast. The combination of these factors generates very different flavor profiles in…
A recent article by CBS News caught my attention in a big way when I did a Google News search for “coffee” this morning. The headline read: “Two cups of coffee a day cuts risk of dying by 10 percent, research shows.” Wow … 10%?? We have all read studies in the past about how…
With the days starting to get longer and the weather warming up it’s just about the perfect time to revisit the classic iced coffee drink we love to drink on warm days. This time it’s made with a traditional Thai twist. In Thailand you will see people walking around drinking this chilled coffee beverage through…
I recently spent a week in Hawaii on the beautiful island of Maui enjoying the sandy beaches, snorkeling in the sparkling blue waters and of course … drinking fresh Maui and Kona grown coffee beans. What a delight to have such easy access to Hawaii’s world renowned coffee – some of the most sought after…
It has inevitably happened to all coffee drinkers: You fill your mug just a little too full and struggle to carefully walk back to your desk or table without some drops of coffee spilling over the edge … An interesting study shows that the combination of the mug, your legs and coffee works against your…
Have you caught the eco-friendly fever? If you are trying to live your life in a more eco-friendly way here are some ways you can turn your coffee habit more “eco” friendly. Sustainable Coffee Beans There isn’t an official label or title for coffee beans that promote sustainability of resources (both natural resources and human…
In the media recently we have been hearing about how El Salvador is having a tough time keeping its coffee industry profitable. The costs of coffee production keep increasing in El Salvador despite coffee prices declining – meaning it costs more to grow the coffee beans but the farmers can’t increase their prices to compensate….
Are you lucky enough to work in an office where great tasting coffee is supplied by your employer? Do you enjoy gathering around the coffee pot for a quick chat before you recaffeinate and hopefully boost your productivity? Maybe you are the one responsible for making sure the staff lunchroom stays stocked with gourmet coffees…
“Breathable Energy … Anytime, Anyplace” Last month the dietary supplement product called AeroShot was introduced to New York and Boston consumers as quick way to get enough caffeine in their system that is equivalent to a large cup of coffee. The small canister is about the size of a tube of lipstick and releases a…
Indonesia is currently among the top five largest coffee producing countries in the world. The specific longitude and latitude regions of Indonesian islands create the ideal climate for the Arabica coffee plant to grow. Sumatran Mandheling coffee beans are considered a premium coffee, originating in Western Sumatra, Indonesia. Because of their rich flavors and complex…
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