JBM stands for Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. This coffee has become a worldwide brand – one of the only regions of the world to market their own “brand” of coffee in the same way that Starbucks or Folgers do. JBM coffee is cultivated in the Jamaican Blue Mountains in the Caribbean. Strict Jamaican law ensures…
Did you know that there are different methods to processing coffee before the coffee beans are even roasted? The two primary methods are dry processing and wet processing; the names give us hints as to how each process occurs. Dry Processing Coffee Beans Dry processing coffee beans is the older method of the two. This…
This is one of my favorite seasonal drinks that I often order year round just because it is so delicious! Rather than making daily trips to your local coffee shop for a Peppermint Mocha why not make one at home? Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. baking cocoa 3 Tbsp. warm water 1 1/2 Tbsp. peppermint syrup or…
For centuries people have been enjoying the fine flavors of African coffee beans. There are several Arabica coffee beans grown in Africa to become acquainted with if you are new to the coffee world. Ethiopian Coffee Beans Considered the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia is still a leader in gourmet coffee production, famous for its Ethiopian…
Have you ever been in a restaurant and drooled over the dessert coffee menu? They often feature Peppermint, Chocolate and Irish Cream. This recipe features Irish liqueur and Irish whiskey with a couple dashes of spicy nutmeg. Perfect for a cold winter’s evening. Ingredients: 1.5 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur 1.5 fluid ounce Irish whiskey…
There are 62 different coffee brands produced throughout Panama in Central America. Many people who visit Boquete, Panama feel as if they have died and gone to coffee heaven when they arrive in the country’s capital. As the coffee growing center of Panama this small town is a hub for the Panama coffee industry. The…
Historically Honduras is not known as a top ranking gourmet coffee producing country. Its neighboring countries in Central America such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua have all outperformed Honduras in terms of both coffee production techniques and international branding. This is why we typically don’t hear about or think of Honduras coffee…
This moist coffee cake featuring sour cream gets a 5 star rating from bakers all over the country. Your guests will love the thick layers of cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans. Brew up a pot of fresh Jamaican Coffee and you have the perfect brunch or coffee break. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup…
Almonds and coffee and chocolate … what could be tastier? Consider adding these coffee-based cookies to your holiday baking this season. Ingredients: 3/4 cup slivered almonds, blanched 1/3 cup instant coffee granules 2 Tbsp. hot water 2 2/3 cups flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar…
The Huffington Post recently posted an article featuring the 7 Benefits of Coffee. At first glance these are not the typical benefits you read about in medical journals, the newspaper or textbooks. These benefits motivated me to put on a pot of coffee. Top 7 Health Benefits of Coffee: Coffee can help you proofread better…
