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    Thursday, March 30, 2006

    How To Buy Coffee Makers

    When want to buy coffee makers there are so many choices it may make your head spin. But consider the type of coffee maker that best suits your needs and it narrows the choices down quickly.

    If you need to buy a coffee maker it doesn't mean that you have to spend a lot of money or choose a model that takes up half of your available counter space.

    If you have limited counter space consider choosing a spacesaver coffee maker.

    A spacesaver coffee maker can be mounted under a cabinet or cupboard, using no extra space at all. A spacesaver coffee maker is a good choice if you have a small kitchen or just don't want to take up a lot of counter space.

    You also may want to consider a thermal carafe coffee maker as a purchasing option. A good thermal carafe will keep your coffee hot for more than an hour without degrading the coffee flavor.

    Your coffee pot will not have to sit on the burner to keep it hot and you have the convenience of taking the thermal carafe outdoors.

    If you hate having to get the coffee ready each morning and would like to be awakened with the smell of coffee drifting through the house, consider purchasing a programmable coffee maker.

    A programmable coffee maker is the perfect answer for those who want their coffee ready the moment they crawl out of bed or returning from a morning walk. A programmable coffee maker can provide fresh, hot coffee anytime you program the time for.

    Just take a few minutes to consider the type of coffee maker that best suits your needs. Know exactly what you’re looking for before you buy your coffee maker so you'll end up with the perfect choice.


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    Wednesday, March 22, 2006

    South American Coffees

    South American countries provide the majority of the coffee consumed worldwide. That's because coffee plants require specialized climactic conditions to grow well to produce the most flavorful beans.

    Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela and Peru have the right soil, altitude and climate to grow quality Arabica coffee beans.

    Arabica beans, grow best in warm, humid climates at altitudes between 4000 and 6000 feet and produce quality aromatic beans that are used for premium gourmet coffees consumed around the world.

    Though all coffee comes from the same species of plant, the climate and soils in different parts of the world can alter the taste of coffee grown there.

    The word "Varietal" is a term used to describe the differences in taste of coffee grown in different geographical regions.

    Coffee plants take on local characteristics due to soil, altitude, climate and other factors very similar to grapes grown in vineyards from different geographical regions.

    For example, Colombia's coffees produce heavy body, low acidity, and rich flavor. Columbian coffee accounts for about twelve percent of the world's coffee consumption.

    The highest quality of Columbian coffee is labeled "supremo". When blended with the next highest quality, extra, the coffee is called "excelso".

    Peru is known mostly for organic coffee grown around the Apurimac River and elsewhere, which produces mild, flavorful and aromatic coffee mainly from the Chanchamayo and Urubamba valleys.

    Brazil produces about a third of the world's coffee growing both Arabica and Robusto beans. Most of Brazil's coffee is "everyday" coffee because the Robusto beans it grows are of less quality than Arabica beans.

    Robusta beans mean they are more "robust," or resilient to climactic changes, and grow best at low elevations up to 2500 ft.

    Robusta coffee is rarely sold on its own because it is bitter and usually is blended with Arabica beans.

    These blends are used for inexpensive canned and instant coffee. Robusta beans have almost twice as much caffeine as Arabica coffee.

    Brazil does produce some high quality coffee in the São Paulo state, where coffee was first introduced to Brazil. It's called "Bourbon Santos" which comes from beans culled during the first four years of growing and is considered premium coffee.

    Several other countries grow coffee plants but all coffee is grown within 1,000 miles of the equator. This ranges from the Tropic of Cancer in the north, to the Tropic of Capricorn in the south.

    Next time you enjoy your cup of coffee, remember soil, altitude, climate and where it comes from has a lot to do with what you will taste in your cup.

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    Sunday, March 12, 2006

    Making French Press Coffee

    Making French press coffee is a way to enjoy an extremely robust and high quality cup of coffee. The best tasting coffee you have ever experienced is right at your fingertips.

    Interested in making French press coffee? First, you will need a French press pot. Our site as well as other online sites have good selections of French press pots and we can ship one right to your front door.

    Besides a French press pot, you will also need a good coffee grinder and a tea kettle to boil the water.

    The taste differences between regular coffee and French press coffee is night and day.

    Have you ever been to a fine restaurant and wondered why their coffee tastes so good? It could be because many fine restaurants use a French press to make their coffee.

    Start by grinding premium coffee beans slightly larger than you would for drip coffee. Too fine of a grind will produce a bitter cup of coffee. If your grind is too coarse, the coffee will taste weak.

    Some people even prefer to roast their own beans when making French press coffee. Many coffee connoisseurs prefer a dark roast when choosing coffee beans for this kind of brewing.

    The coffee grounds are pressed through a screen to produce a very rich, full bodied coffee. The French press coffee maker has a plunger that is used to press the coffee grounds after they have been steeped.

    Making French press coffee may take a little more time but the results are more than worth it. Many people swear by French press coffee and wouldn't make it any other way.

    If you are looking for an extremely robust, high quality cup of coffee and have the right equipment make a pot of French press coffee. You're in for a treat.


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