Gourmet Coffee Snob

There is no real secret when it comes to your morning routines. If your routine is disrupted then most likely the rest of the day will fair badly. If the routine goes without a hitch then the day will have a chance to be great. What if you changed your routine for the better? I mean, what if you made a change that will enhance your routine? This concept of enhancement requires at some length for you the person with the routine to step out of the box of regularity. To do this totally would not be an enhancement to your routine, but to change one or two small details would. Is this transition hard? What are the benefits to making one small change in my routine? Let me share my story with you, and you will see what a small change did for me.
Here is one change recently that I made. I used to buy regular Columbian roasted coffee, but it would contain French Vanilla flavored creamer. I drank my coffee like this for years. Then in an attempt to step out of the box I tried one of my company’s flavored coffees and used a plain creamer. It at first went against the grain, but it was not the taste of the coffee it was the routine that bothered me. I stayed committed to the change, and on the 3rd day I was open for another change. I am an ice tea drinker thru and thru, but I stopped drinking iced tea and changed to bottled water. This change made me miserable for about 48 hours, but after that I was fine. Here is the great part I started to lose weight. My pants became a little looser and my perception of life became much better.
What cause the reduction in weight? The drinking of water was removing the toxins in my body and according to my doctor those toxins were slowing down my metabolism. When I made just one change it helped me make another, which changed my life for the better. Are there any other benefits to this change? Yes, it not only helped me lose weight and made me feel better, it also showed me that the routine theory was a bunch of hoopla. I did not need to keep a routine to have a great day. I needed to step out of the box to have a better quality of life. Just think if we all just took one step out of our routines we might discover that there is more to life then Columbian coffee with French Vanilla creamer.

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Illy Coffee

Illy coffee was founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy. Today, Illy markets a single blend of remarkable coffee made of 100% Arabica beans from nine different growing regions in Africa, India, South America and Central America. It is this blend of beans from different growing conditions that gives Illy its unique taste.

Illy thinks of coffee rather like a fine wine… they describe the tasting experience as something that not only affects the palate, but the entire person through all the senses. They strive to create a consistent coffee with every cup, offering richness, a mixture of flavors including fruity and flowery, with hints of caramel, chocolate, almond and honey blending together to create an unforgettable cup of coffee.

Illy coffee is best experienced as espresso. Illy believes that espresso is the quintessential method for true coffee lovers to enjoy coffee. The Illy espresso blend features notes of caramel and chocolate, toast and honey. It is velvety and sweet, setting the stage for the pleasant bitter tingle that is soon to follow. An authentic Italian coffee, Illy’s espresso awakens the spirit, caresses the senses, and opens the doors of the mind. Their espresso is available in a fine grind, a medium grind, as whole bean, or in moka, if you use a moka pot for preparation. They also make ESE (easy serving espresso) in pods, to use in any ESE-compatible coffee maker. Illy’s newest coffee innovation is the Hyper Espresso Capsules, to be used in the Francis Francis Hyper Espresso Machine. Any of these can be used to make creamy cappuccinos as well.

For perfectly brewed coffee every time, Illy recommends its medium grind for use in automatic drip coffee machines. Illy makes their medium grind available in a medium roast for those who prefer a smooth flavor with notes of caramel and chocolate; for those who prefer a more robust flavor, they offer a dark roast with deep notes of cocoa and hints of creamy caramel.

For those who like using moka pots, Illy offers a special coarse grind. For those who don’t know what a moka pot is, think of a better designed percolator. It is used on the stove top, cold water is put in the bottom, coffee is put in a filter, the lid is put on, and as the water heats, and it rises through the filter. When the coffee begins to sputter, it is done.

Illy coffee can also be brewed using a flip pot, a French press, or in the thick Turkish style.

Illy coffee makers are state of the art, too. They offer the Francis Francis X1 Espresso Machine, the Hyper Espresso System for the Hyper Espresso Capsules, and the Francis Francis Trio, which work with the ESEs. All are true works of art, designed by architect Luca Trazzi.

And finally, to finish off the perfect coffee experience, Illy began commissioning cups from Italian designer Matteo Thun in 1990.The first edition was available to the public in 1992. Illy offers these cups in signed limited editions, treating the cup as canvas. Each edition is decorated by a different artist.

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Background: I drink one cup of coffee in the morning every day. My friend just made a comment to me about weening myself off of coffee, like I am some addicted fiend. But she drinks hot chocolate all day. With all the sugar, fat and caffiene thats in the hot chocolate, I would think my one cup of black coffee with cream is healthier for me than ther 3 or 4 hot chocolates is for her. Does someone have some facts about which is healthier? Thanks!

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Melitta Coffee

Melitta’s US headquarters are located in Florida, and they are part of the Melitta Group of Minden, Germany. Their coffee roastery is in New Jersey. Melitta coffee is a well-known brand today. Melitta is named after Melitta Bentz, a German housewife who, in 1908, revolutionized how we make coffee. One day, in the hopes of reducing the sediment in her coffee, she punctured holes in the bottom of a brass pot, and lined the pot with a sheet of her son’s blotting paper. The coffee she poured in strained through very well, giving her a wonderful cup of coffee with no sediment. In July of that same year, Melitta received a patent on her “filter top device lined with filter paper.” She was soon in business, and Melitta the coffee company was born.

Today, Melitta continues to make coffee filters, and specializes in gourmet coffee in both ground and whole bean. Melitta coffee makers are also extremely well-known among coffee connoisseurs.

Whole Bean Coffees

Melitta’s whole bean selection of coffee includes a Kona Blend from Hawaii, 100% Columbian, which makes a deep, rich and robust coffee and Hazelnut, which offers a delightful mixture of coffee’s richness with a touch of hazelnut.

Ground Coffees

Melitta coffee is available in many different varieties already ground. Their Classic Roast is made of 100% Arabica beans, and has been a household favorite for over 25 years. It is also available decaffeinated. If you prefer ultra-dark, rich, full-bodied coffee, try their 100% Columbian coffee… it was judged “America’s Best” by the American Tasting Institute.

Melitta’s Classic Lite is perfect for coffee drinkers who love the rich flavor of coffee, but are sensitive to caffeine and acidity. Classic Lite features 40% less caffeine, and 45% less acidity.

Hazelnut features a delicate aroma, and a rich, mellow nutty flavor. A perfect dessert coffee, it is a sweet reward anytime. Vanilla Almond is another flavored coffee. Blending creamy vanilla with almond’s nutty flavor creates a very special coffee with complex flavors.

Lawa’i Estate is an exotic Hawaiian coffee from Kauai. Smooth and balanced, it will give the flavor of the islands. Chucaras Springs Estate is a rich, strong coffee from Costa Rica… truly unique flavors that you can only get from Central America. Villa Luz Estate is from Columbia, one of the world’s greatest coffee growing regions. Villa Luz grows a truly superior coffee.

If you enjoy different coffees throughout the day, you may enjoy this trio. Morning Bliss Organic is a light roast with a bright, smooth character. Enchanting Evening Organic is a dark roast featuring a deep flavor with a little hint of smokiness. Finally, Sun and Moon Organic is a unique blend of light and dark roasts, creating a complex coffee that is bold and rich, finishing intensely.

Melitta makes a single serving coffee maker, the One:One. Melitta’s coffee maker is made to take their Javapods and make a single cup of incredible coffee. Each cup is freshly made, and you never need to finish the pot before you make another again.

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Can I use the coffee beans straight from the grocery store? Or do I need to do anything to them before I cover them in chocolate?

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