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The 4 M’s of Espresso
- Macinazione – the correct grind
- Miscela – the correct coffee blend
- Macchina – the espresso machine
- Mano – the Barista
I was recently in Coorg in Southern India, at the Orange County resort, the resort is home to a coffee plantation with an extensive history. The coffee was planted by the British in the early part of last century then after they left the then manager brought it out and it is still a family…
This week’s fun fact goes out to all those who refer to their coffee as a “Cup of Joe”. Next time you order up your Cup of Joe (please) you will have a better understanding of why you just called it by a man’s first name. In 1913, US President Woodrow Wilson appointed Josephus Daniels…
If you regularly tune into the Dr Oz tv show you may have witnessed one of the biggest weight loss discussions of the year. It all began with the recent study that shows green coffee extract can boost your body’s natural ability to burn fat faster and help regular blood-sugar levels, all while providing the…
This week’s fun fact is dedicated to all those coffee drinkers who rely on caffeine’s energizing powers in their daily cup(s) of coffee. Studies have found that the human body can only absorb up to 300 milligrams of caffeine at any given point in time. This is about 4 cups of coffee. If any more…
Have you been fortunate enough to travel to Italy and experienced ordering a cup of highly praised gourmet Italian coffee? I haven’t had the chance but in the case that the opportunity comes up I am prepped on my Italian coffee terms: Doppio – double espresso Lungo – espresso diluted with water (like an Americano)…
Fast Company often has intriguing articles on a variety of business topics ranging from technology to leadership. A recent article titled How to Break Your Daily Caffeine Habit and Use Coffee Strategically caught my attention. The article was entertaining and I walked away knowing a little more about caffeine. I encourage you to head over…
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