Do you know the 4 M’s of making espresso? They are quite simple! Macinazione – the correct grind Miscela – the correct coffee blend Macchina – the espresso machine Mano – the Barista We like to think that the Mano has the largest effect and is the most important as it has control over the…
Rather than throwing your gourmet coffee grinds into the garbage, why not add them to your compost? If you don’t compost already – why not give it a try? It’s quite simple and the benefits are plentiful. Composting improves your soil structure, helps stop contaminants from reaching our water sources, reduces the needs for pesticides…
Ready to try an unconventional method to brewing your coffee? The hourglass coffee maker uses a cold-brew method that takes between 12 to 24 hours. The end result of the process is 16 ounces of strong coffee extract that can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and simply added to boiling…
Each type of coffee bean has the ideal roasting time depending on its characteristics. In fact, expert coffee roasters have to perfect specific roasting times to bring out the best flavors in each type of gourmet coffee bean. The longer the coffee bean is roasted, the more of the individual coffee flavors and undertones are…
After brewing gourmet coffee beans chances are the grounds are thrown in the garbage or the compost. Here’s an alternate way to use up your coffee grinds, exfoliate your skin and save money on expensive body products. The Ingredients Main: 2 cups of coffee grounds ½ raw sugar or sea salt 2/3 Tbsp. massage oil…
This week’s fun fact goes out to all those who refer to their coffee as a “Cup of Joe”. Next time you order up your Cup of Joe (please) you will have a better understanding of why you just called it by a man’s first name. In 1913, US President Woodrow Wilson appointed Josephus Daniels…
Millions of coffee drinkers deal with it every day: bad breath. The enjoyment of a hot cup of coffee is definitely not long enough. The mug soon empties and an aftertaste begins to form in the mouth. If you aren’t aggressive in stopping the smell, bad coffee breath can follow you around all day. If…
(by Quirky) The spoon that hangs with you! The MugStir hangs on to the side of your coffee mug so you don’t have to use communal spoons or disposable stir sticks anymore. The set of three spoons are stainless steel with different colored silicone-coated handles for easy identification. Check out more details at http://www.quirky.com/products/28-MugStir-Spoon
Mocha Java coffee blends bring the best of both worlds together: a bittersweet chocolate flavor and a rich, delicious coffee taste. It represents the very reason coffee blends are often the best option in that custom coffee blending combines great flavors that compliment each other and would be otherwise unobtainable on their own. The Mocha…
Health Day News is reporting that the amount of caffeine you crave may depend on your genetics. A new study suggests there are two specific genes that drive people to consume more or less of the caffeine stimulant. Study co-author Dr. Neil Caporaso says, “People don’t really suspect it, but genetics plays a big role…
