Mexico has become a leading producer of gourmet coffee beans for Americans as Mexican Coffee Beans the unique characteristics are captivating. Mexican coffees are known for their light bodied, nutty flavor, brighter acidity levels and hints of chocolate. Some drinkers even compare the flavors of Mexican coffee beans to a light white wine as it…
This week’s fun fact is dedicated to all those coffee drinkers who rely on caffeine’s energizing powers in their daily cup(s) of coffee. Studies have found that the human body can only absorb up to 300 milligrams of caffeine at any given point in time. This is about 4 cups of coffee. If any more…
Despite our ability to make gourmet coffee at home, we all stop at local coffee shops to pick up a cup of coffee while on the run. Recently, Krups has honored ten coffee shops across America with the “Cup O’ Joe” Award. The basis of selection was consumer-based response gathered through a variety of mediums…
(by Advantage) Tired of stirring your coffee while on the go? With just the press of a button this 12-oz mug will mix your coffee or hot chocolate – no more need for a spoon to make sure everything is mixed well. The mug is stainless steel and double-walled. A splash proof lid and efficient…
If you are holding a cup of coffee, do not fret. It may not be a cause for high blood pressure as once popularly thought. A recent report by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compiled six studies that have examined over 170,000 people for over 30 years. The findings suggest that risk of high…
Kenyan coffee bean farmers are being urged to start using higher yielding varieties of coffee plants in order to benefit from the high prices of coffee in today’s international commodity market. Growing a higher yielding coffee bush is being considered as Kenyan coffee beans are recognized for their consistency in high quality and face a…
When thinking of coffee beans roasting and cracking at some point during the process I can’t help but think of a jack in the box toy. It’s probably because I imagine I would jump each time the first bean “cracks”. Maybe it’s a good thing I don’t do the roasting myself! What is this cracking…
Why not have your dearest friends and family close at hand? The Digi-Mug combines a digital photo frame with the classic travel mug. It features a 1-1/2 inch LCD screen that can be removed for washing. The chip holds up to 45 images and also features an analog or digital clock display. Check out more…
Buying freshly roasted gourmet coffee beans is a great first step to preparing gourmet coffee at home. But the rest is up to you. Become an experienced barista by following a few simple rules throughout the brewing process. You can create the perfect cup for coffee each morning for yourself and wow your dinner guests…
Kona coffee is grown in the Kona Coffee Belt, located in Hawaii along the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa volcanoes. The volcanic soil provides a gloriously fertile area roughly one mile wide and thirty miles long. The climate and land in this specific place is highly ideal for growing gourmet coffee. The low elevation…
