This week’s coffee fun fact addresses caffeine’s super-energizing powers. Caffeine has actually been added to International Olympic Committee’s list of prohibited substances. Any athlete testing more than 12 micrograms per milliliter of urine risks being banned – which is about five cups of coffee. Have you ever gotten such a buzz from coffee that you…
This gadget is said to combine the three most important things in today’s world: caffeine, computers and cars. It is a 16 oz. double-insulated SS travel mug that can be plugged into your computer using its USB plug or into your car using its 12V cigarette lighter plug. When plugged in, the heated mug will…
Costa Rican coffee farmers set the standards for the rest of Central and South America for wet-processed coffee. Coffee production plays an important role in Costa Rica’s economy, being the third largest export and employing almost 30% of the labor force. The Beginnings The soil and climate conditions in Costa Rica are near ideal for…
Hopefully this week doesn’t seem as slow to you as this week’s coffee fun fact: Coffee beans are actually grown on trees and cultivated from a cherry-like fruit. A tree takes five years to reach maturity and produce any beans. Even at maturity, a tree’s annual yield is the equivalent of one pound of roasted…
Any coffee beans grown at altitudes above 3,900 feet and up to 5,200 feet are considered ‘high altitude’ coffee beans. The high altitudes provide ideal growing conditions with the perfect combinations of temperature, light and lower oxygen levels. The specific combination causes the coffee plant and its cherries to ripen much slower than coffee plants…
(by Perpetual Kid) If you’ve ever had an iced coffee you understand the problem of ice cubes watering down your drink. The Cool Beans tray helps keep your cold coffee stronger. Simply pour your coffee into the molds and freeze. Add the ice beans to your coffee when needed and enjoy! The tray is made…
With some of the best processing methods including the natural dry method, Brazil is one of the world’s leading coffee producers even though the coffee plant is not native to the country. Brazilian Coffee Bean Attributes The majority (80%) of Brazilian coffee is Arabica. Because of the dry roast method, Brazilian coffee beans feature a…
Have you ever heard instant coffee being credited to George Washington’s name? George did invent instant coffee – that’s George Constant Louis Washington born in Kortrijk, Belgium in May 1871. He was an American inventor who became well known for inventing the first mass-produced instant coffee. At the time, he was living in Guatemala where…
North America imports the majority of its coffee beans from countries around the world, increasing the importance and popularity of Fair Trade Coffee Beans. Overall, any product certified as Fair Trade works to promote healthier working conditions and higher economic incentive for producers. The Start of Fair Trade Coffee Beans In 1988, coffee prices dropped…
If you have ever wondered if coffee being served at a wedding is decaffeinated or if your barista remembered to make your drink decaf, these strips are for you. These strips are not intended to be used in a beverage with milk or sugar – so in practice they are only useful for brewed coffee…
