India has a booming coffee culture in fact it boosts one of the Worlds best baristas Felix Daniel. Felix Daniel is one of India’s Ace brewmasters he even represented India in the World Barista Championship. The World barista championship features baristas from 54 countries. Last year the winner was American Michael Phillips of Intelligentsia in…
Onboard some US Carriers sailors are now able to enjoy gourmet coffee and drinks such as latte’s while away. The John C. Stennes has Java Johns, the Enterprise has Starboard Joes, the George H.W. Bush has the Lone Star and the Abraham Lincoln just opened Jittery Abes. The coffee shops are manned by crew who…
Quinic acid (pronounced ‘Kwinik’) is what gives coffee that slightly sour or acidic taste. It’s a natural compound found in many other vegetation, like carrot leaves and apples, peaches and pears. It’s also one of the key ingredients to the Tamiflu formula. Tamiflu is a prescription medicine that is known for shortening flu symptoms.
That is the question.The experts say yes…and no. Coffee beans are porous, so they absorb flavors and moisture, which can ruin the taste. The best place to store your coffee is in a dry place, like your pantry. Once opened, coffee beans shouldn’t be stored for more than two weeks. What if you can’t resist…
Coffee beers have around since the mid 1990’s. At a recent coffee beer judging event in San Francisco coffee beers from around the World were examined and rated on a scale of 1-10 with a highest score of 70. So if you feel like a beer that satisfies your craving for a good beer and…
Every November New Orleans hosts a coffee festival. It is a celebration of all things coffee complete with food and live music. Last year over 5000 people attended. It takes place at the Feret Market on November 6th from 12 noon – 5pm. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the origin of coffee…
A novel robot hand has been invented by The University of Chicago using an inflatable balloon filled with coffee grounds. By using a technique known as jamming air is blown into the balloon this in turn allows the coffee grounds to move and form a seal around the chosen object to pick up. The air…
This month we celebrate the differences Should you be looking for single origin coffee beans or a gourmet coffee blend? They both have plenty to offer, but don’t be fooled into thinking that a blend is somehow less appealing. An easy way to look at the differences is to compare them to wine. When you…
Introducing Exotic World Roasts Our Exotic World Roasts coffee gift basket is an extraordinary assortment of 5 of the world’s most magnificent gourmet coffee beans. Java Dutch Estate is a distinct Indonesian coffee which grows on the island of Java. These hard, dense beans are packed with full on flavor! Costa Rica Reserve is a…
The perfect brew cone is the ultimate in simple design for making coffee great for travel. It is a simple cone that you place over your coffee mug to make a speedy cup of coffee, the only items needed are coffee, a filter, and hot water. Simple place the cone over a cup add a…
