Archive for September, 2009

Senseo Coffee Machines for your Home

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

These days coffee machines are known to be in all homes and offices. Nearly thousands of people get up and leave for work with a coffee mug in their hands. Coffee is the elevating dynamics in many people’s life. They probably cannot think of going throughout a day with no coffee. Given that many people [...]

Espresso Cups: It’s What’s On the Inside that Counts

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Espresso cups are pretty and functional, they keep the espresso warm while it is being served and are just the right size to hold a shot of espresso. But, at the end of the pour, its what’s inside the cup that counts.
The prettiest espresso cup in the world can’t make up for a badly pulled [...]

Ethiopian Coffee: The Original Coffee

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Use of coffee supposedly can be traced back as far as the 9th century to the highlands of Ethiopia. Legend has it that Ethiopian shepherds first noticed that goats “danced” and became more animated after eating wild coffee berries, based on the story of a 9th-century Ethiopian goat herder by the name of Kaldi.  However, [...]

Facts About Caffeine

Monday, September 28th, 2009

It’s become a morning tradition—each and every day we wake up and get the day started with a cup of piping hot coffee. It seems that many of us simply can’t live without the stuff. Those quad shot, venti lattes from Starbucks have become an essential part of our morning routines. So just what is [...]

Learning to Enjoy Leisure: The Way Different Countries Drink Their Coffee

Monday, September 28th, 2009

One of the best ways that travelers get acquainted with the local customs is by stopping into a cafe–any cafe, really–and sitting down for a coffee. It could be early in the morning, right as shops and markets are starting to open. It could be during a slow afternoon stretch where businessmen are having power [...]

All You Need to Know About Styles of Coffee

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Just like anyone looking to develop an expert knowledge of wine needs to learn a little bit about the different types and how they’re made, anyone who wants more than just a Starbucks-level understanding of all the different coffee drinks and processes out there needs to look beyond “tall,” “grande,” and “venti” to discover the [...]

The Best of the Best – Delonghi Espresso Makers

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Delonghi is a name that is known for quality and innovation. Delonghi was founded in 1955 to make heating elements and long been known for its kitchen appliances. Delonghi espresso makers are one of their newest kitchen appliances, following on the heels of coffee makers, percolators and automatic drip coffee makers.
Delonghi is most famously known [...]

Presso – The Espresso Maker

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Presso – The Espresso Maker
Many people love drinking the espresso. For about a century now, this drink remained an all time favorite by many people. In order to make espresso, you will need water (approximately 90°) and pressure. You need to make sure that the water is not boiling or else the coffee will become [...]

Adding Different Flavors to Your Favorite Cup of Coffee

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Because coffee has a certain bitterness in its most natural form, it could be said that coffee’s an acquired taste.  However, with a bit of milk or sugar added, coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world.  The reasoning behind flavored coffees is the same: Take a product with natural caffeine and [...]

Coffee Beans: A Guide for The Aspiring Gourmet

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

There’s more to drinking coffee than just walking into a shop and asking for a small, medium, or large cup of whatever the house blend is. The amount of time and effort it takes to grow and harvest coffee beans around the world deserves a little more respect from the average consumer, especially since the [...]