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		<title>Tips on Coffee Beans</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ernest Moore</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You could find a wide variety of coffee plant species nowadays to produce coffee.The most popular variety is Coffea Arabica composes the 75 percent of the international coffee trade. Coffea Canephora or Robusta Coffee is another type of coffee beans. Aside from the fact that it makes up the 20 percent of the coffee trade, it is also cheaper because it is leas refined compared to Arabica. The two types of coffee beans are often divided and subcategorized according to the location of cultivation and the way it was roast.The coffee that originates from the traditional Coffea Arabica plant is considered superior over the others. Even if the cultivation and harvesting of this plant is quite expensive and the fact that it only grows on warm temperatures and high altitudes, there are many who are interested in growing this plant because of the sweet aromatic coffee it produces.The second type of coffee bean is easier to cultivate and therefore it is very affordable, the Coffea Canephora. They are considered bitterer due to the double content of caffeine. Unlike the Arabica, Robusta can grow at low altitudes and humid climates.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You could find a wide variety of coffee plant species nowadays to produce coffee.The most popular variety is Coffea Arabica composes the 75 percent of the international coffee trade. Coffea Canephora or Robusta Coffee is another type of coffee beans. Aside from the fact that it makes up the 20 percent of the coffee trade, it is also cheaper because it is leas refined compared to Arabica. The two types of coffee beans are often divided and subcategorized according to the location of cultivation and the way it was roast.The coffee that originates from the traditional Coffea Arabica plant is considered superior over the others. Even if the cultivation and harvesting of this plant is quite expensive and the fact that it only grows on warm temperatures and high altitudes, there are many who are interested in growing this plant because of the sweet aromatic coffee it produces.The second type of coffee bean is easier to cultivate and therefore it is very affordable, the Coffea Canephora. They are considered bitterer due to the double content of caffeine. Unlike the Arabica, Robusta can grow at low altitudes and humid climates.</p>
<p>It is known that both types of coffee beans have sub-varieties in fact.They are distinguished from their places of origins. There are a lot of factors in producing good coffee; from the nutrients of the soil where the coffee is planted to the way the beans are processed.</p>
<p>Coffee blends are the name to the mix of these 2 types.Blending is the best approach to keep the coffee&#8217;s luxurious and chocolaty quality. Robusta beans are utilized as filler rather than serving pure Arabica beans. The trick that balances the flavors of defective coffee beans is blending different types of coffee beans.</p>
<p>The roasting method affects the flavor of coffee at last. Roasting the beans is meant to bring out the flavor and aroma of coffee beans. The product of roasting differs from middle to dark roast, where middle roast is commonly produced by American brands while dark are typically done for espresso. Espressos boast its rich aroma and oily surface, especially when brewed as it contains a very appetizing flavor.</p>
<p>In the past years, people have developed different ways to enjoy the types of coffee beans.</p>
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		<title>Save On Coffee</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rochard Wade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Folgers has always tried to make us believe that the best part of waking up involves your morning cup of coffee. A lot of people believe that they need this cup in order to get through the day. People really do rely on their morning cup of coffee to jumpstart things and get going for work! The brewed hot beverage has become quite popular over the years with the expansion of coffee companies like Starbucks and Seattle Coffee, but in either case, it is one of the most popular beverages in our country. It is definitely one of the most consumed beverages in the world.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Folgers has always tried to make us believe that the best part of waking up involves your morning cup of coffee. A lot of people believe that they need this cup in order to get through the day. People really do rely on their morning cup of coffee to jumpstart things and get going for work! The brewed hot beverage has become quite popular over the years with the expansion of coffee companies like Starbucks and Seattle Coffee, but in either case, it is one of the most popular beverages in our country. It is definitely one of the most consumed beverages in the world.</p>
<p>Ethiopia is coffee&#8217;s country of origin. The energizing effect of the coffee bean plant is believed to have been discovered in the northeast region. The cultivation of coffee first expanded in the Arab world, and eventually it spread to parts of Asia, Europe and East Africa. It is a very important export commodity. In 2004 coffee was the top agricultural export for twelve countries, and in 2005 it was the world&#8217;s seventh-largest legal agricultural export by value. </p>
<p>When it comes to the art of roasting, coffee has about four categories. A lot of processing goes into the whole coffee bean process of roasting. The different stages in which coffee can be roasted include: light roast, medium roast, dark roast &amp; French roast. Light roasted coffee beans are what one often finds at the coffee house or fast food restaurant. The beans are roasted for about seven minutes so the exterior of light roasted beans remain dull producing a sour cup of coffee. A medium roast involves a nine to eleven minute roast. It becomes a slight brown and produces a regular breakfast coffee. With dark roast the coffee beans are processed between twelve and thirteen minutes. From dark roast comes  sweet Vienna roast coffees and Italian espresso beans.</p>
<p>French roast is the darkest form of roasted coffee. These coffee beans are roasted up to the limit before turning into ashes. This causes the beans to lose their original qualities, and the flavor ends up being very strong, oily and smoky. Roasting clearly changes the physical as well as chemical properties of coffee beans. However, the nutrients and the caffeine contained in unroasted beans remains the same even after going through the roasting process.</p>
<p>If you are a heavy coffee drinker, then you know what it&#8217;s like to spend a portion of your budget on coffee each month. Whether you are buying your coffee from the store or getting a cup each day from your favorite coffee shop it can add up, especially if you&#8217;re into the high end stuff. Coffee coupons allow you save a little. Coupons for coffee get you discounts at some of the coffee shops you like to buy coffee or at the supermarkets where you get your Folgers and such. Here&#8217;s hoping you coffee lovers can save an extra dollar or two and still get your favorite brew!</p>
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		<title>Nobody has to leave the house to get seriously good coffee anymore</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winston Blackwater</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About ten years ago, people started realizing that instant coffee was nowhere near as good as fresh roasted coffee. The problem was that hardly anyone would have a proper coffee machine &#38; grinder to make their own home-brew coffee, simply because they were to expensive to buy. If you wanted to enjoy a really nice cuppa, you would have to go down to the local cafe or restaurant to get that barista quality coffee.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About ten years ago, people started realizing that instant coffee was nowhere near as good as fresh roasted coffee. The problem was that hardly anyone would have a proper coffee machine &amp; grinder to make their own home-brew coffee, simply because they were to expensive to buy. If you wanted to enjoy a really nice cuppa, you would have to go down to the local cafe or restaurant to get that barista quality coffee.</p>
<p>Have you ever considered getting your own coffee equipment at home? There are so many options available for the home barista, we could all start a coffeeshop in our kitchens if we wanted to. Traditionalists would probably prefer an e61 grouphead lever machine, with a manual or electronic grinder, but for the rest of us, there are plenty of super automatic machines, which can do the job just as well.</p>
<p>If you ask anyone if they&#8217;d like to grab a cup of coffee, you can almost be certain that the other person will know a lot more about what types of coffee they can get. I&#8217;m not talking about the difference between espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, or any other type. What I am referring to is the vast range of available flavours. Just to list a few of the more popular blends:</p>
<p>Jacksy&#8217;s</p>
<p>Yahava</p>
<p>Vittoria</p>
<p>Segafredo</p>
<p>Espresso Italia</p>
<p>Robert Timms</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve probably all had the joy of tasting one of these great blends. If you haven&#8217;t, I suggest that you go and try some. I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ll find the perfect coffee blend for you. Coffee drinkers know what&#8217;s good and they won&#8217;t buy anything that isn&#8217;t up to scratch. Therefor coffee suppliers will meet and exceed the demand of todays market with a high quality coffee.</p>
<p>Obviously a fresh produce will have a much better body and flavor than coffee that&#8217;s gone stale. When you are shopping for fresh beans, try to get your hands on something locally roasted. Having said that, almost all roasted coffee beans will get packaged in airtight bags, so they will last somewhat longer. Rule of thumb is to make sure the coffee has not been packaged any more than 3 months, just to make sure you will get the best possible taste.</p>
<p>Besides the coffee, your equipment is very important when it comes to creating a good cup of coffee. The grinder for example needs to make sure that the beans get ground to the perfect density. Anything too fine will clog up your coffee machine, anything to course will let the water run through too fast, leaving behind a lot of the flavour and aroma.</p>
<p>Having good tools is half the job done, having a good barista is the other half. You will have to learn how to get the best of of your equipment. Making sure that the grinder is tuned so ground coffee won&#8217;t be too coarse or too fine. Getting the portafilter tamped exactly right, and getting the perfect frothed milk. These tasks are all an art form on their own, and no two cups of coffee are the same.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re not sure about spending a bit of money, getting the right coffee maker &#8211; just think about all the times you&#8217;ve gone to the coffeeshop near the office, and how much money you&#8217;ve spend there in the last 12 months. Good coffee equipment will last you for years, and they actually look really good in your kitchen.</p>
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		<title>How To Make Iced Coffee</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Chronos</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the weather turns warmer, the drinks become cooler. Many people still wish to enjoy their coffee without ingesting hot liquids on a hot day. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to go with the seasonal switch to coffee with ice. Iced coffee can be very refreshing on a warm day.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the weather turns warmer, the drinks become cooler. Many people still wish to enjoy their coffee without ingesting hot liquids on a hot day. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to go with the seasonal switch to coffee with ice. Iced coffee can be very refreshing on a warm day.</p>
<p>To put together the perfect iced coffee, first brew your coffee hot. Be certain to use fresh coffee beans and grind them just before use. Brew stronger coffee than usual because after ice is added, the coffee becomes diluted. The strength of the coffee can be affected by the amount of coffee grounds brewed per cup of water. Sugar or powdered creamer can be added while the coffee is hot, if you wish. One will find that these additives dissolve better in the hot liquid, prior to the coffee cooling down. Then, one should dispense the coffee into a carafe. Permit the coffee to cool down for about an hour to room temperature. After this, transfer the coffee carafe to the refrigerator and cool for two hours until the coffee becomes completely chilled. Fill a glass with ice, then pour cooled coffee over the top. Add liquid cream or mild as desired. Blend the contents thoroughly and enjoy.</p>
<p>Blended iced coffee is another hot brewed method of preparation. To do this, place crushed ice in a blender, top with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and cup of milk. Combine contents in a blender until blended thoroughly and no large pieces of ice remain. At this point, measure in a few tablespoons of sugar to taste. Or add flavoring syrups or flavored creamers if you prefer. Continue blending ingredients together.</p>
<p>Cold brewed iced coffee can also be prepared. Iced coffee brewed in this way will have 67% less acidity than hot brewed coffee. This brewing method involves one pound of coarsely ground coffee, and most prefer the taste of a darker, full bodied roast when using this method. Fill a pitcher with nine cups of cold water. Allow this to steep in a cool place for a minimum of twelve hours. Separate coffee grounds from water by scooping them off of the top or placing a coffee filter in a sieve and pouring the liquid through. The remaining mixture is a concentrated coffee. Pour one part of this mixture into a glass with three parts chilled milk or water. Add sugar or desired flavoring.</p>
<p>Now your ice coffee is prepared, and it can be flavored any way. Besides the sugar and cream, an assortment of flavored syrups can be mixed into the coffee. For people who prefer their coffee black, taste different coffee bean varieties to mix it up once in awhile.</p>
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		<title>How To Buy A Coffee Maker</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Chronos</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying a coffee maker can be an interesting endeavor. Stores offer countless sizes, shapes, and colors of these devices, so you will need some basic information before signing on the dotted line. In fact, there are likely more varieties of coffee makers than just about any other kitchen appliance. A good rule of thumb, though, is that the more people there are in your household, the bigger coffee maker you will require. If it is just one or two of you, then shop for miniature units. If you have lots of people at your breakfast table, think about a bigger model.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buying a coffee maker can be an interesting endeavor. Stores offer countless sizes, shapes, and colors of these devices, so you will need some basic information before signing on the dotted line. In fact, there are likely more varieties of coffee makers than just about any other kitchen appliance. A good rule of thumb, though, is that the more people there are in your household, the bigger coffee maker you will require. If it is just one or two of you, then shop for miniature units. If you have lots of people at your breakfast table, think about a bigger model.</p>
<p>Believe it or not, some people think that coffee makers work with instant coffee. Nothing could be more incorrect. True coffee drinkers do not even consider instant coffee to be coffee, and in any case, instant coffee powder has no place in a coffee machine. If you know a couple that drinks instant, give them a coffee machine as a gift so they can learn what genuine coffee tastes and smells like. They will thank you.</p>
<p>Probably the most common type of coffee maker in American homes is the 12-cup unit with a standard electric heating pad. These appliances are easy to maintain and clean. Their mechanism heats the water, and then drips it over the ground coffee beans, resulting in the warm, flavored liquid falling into the pot. Naturally, the one-cup makers are ideal for those who live alone, or for couples who only have a cup per day each. Many models of these tiny units must be loaded with a certain brand of coffee pack, which is sold separately. Besides that, the miniature units are merely scaled-down versions of the larger appliances.</p>
<p>Outside the mainstream, percolators and espresso makers are another choice for coffee drinkers. Remember, though, that coffee makers and espresso machines are two quite different animals. Espresso uses a steaming method during the brewing process, and the price tags are a bit heftier. As for percolators, they&#8217;ve been around since the early 1900&#8217;s, and still sell, mostly for nostalgia reasons. Again, the basic method is the same as coffee makers, except that the water starts out underneath the dry coffee. The result is nearly the same. In the old days, percolators were a staple of every well-appointed kitchen. The evidence shows up in thousands of vintage films, where the ubiquitous percolator stands out like a steamy silver thumb in every domestic scene.</p>
<p>The bottom line when it comes to shopping for a coffee maker is this: Figure out how much coffee you will be drinking at a single sitting, and if it is more than one or two cups, get a large, 12-cup coffee maker. Otherwise, go for the miniature version. Then visit any store on the planet, and you are guaranteed to see a shelf of coffee makers for sale, each featuring different bells and whistles, literally. Worldwide, coffee is the morning drink of choice, for nearly every culture.</p>
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