September 2008
Monthly Archive
One Cup Coffeemakers Helping Prepare Decaf
Posted by shareapost on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: SpotaJava Coffee
It is the fear of heartburn that often makes people shy away from coffee. Causing of heartburn upon consumption of coffee is a common problem that many people face. However, the flavor and aroma of coffee can be so inviting that many people risk heartburn to enjoy their favorite piping hot coffee drinks of various types. Indeed, it is difficult to stop coffee buffs from sipping in their favorite drink.
The real cause of the heartburn arising after drinking coffee needs to be ascertained. It has been thought that the heartburn is caused by the effect of the acids of the stomach leaking into the esophagus where they are not supposed to be. As a result of the esophagus lining coming into contact with the stomach acids irritation is caused at the linings and heartburn is felt as a result of the acid irritation. The taking in of caffeine has been observed ..
Source: gourmet food
Fresh Organic Flavored Coffee
Posted by shareapost on 08 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: SpotaJava Coffee
by David Swanson
With the millions of coffee drinkers worldwide there is a rise in demand for not only organic coffee but also for organic flavored coffee. Many coffee growers have discovered alternative and safe ways to improve the growing process. They now use organic fertilizer and other earth friendly ideas to enhance and protect their plants.
Organic coffee – what is it exactly? This is coffee that is grown without using enhancement chemicals. It has been done that way since time before chemical companies intruded. Farmers plant the seeds, irrigate the roots and let the sun do the rest.
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.
By choosing organic flavored coffee, even though it may cost a bit more, it is a simple extension of your personal beliefs that everything we do should help, rather than harm, the world in which we live.
By using medium roasted beans this allows the coffees’ distinct, delicate flavorings to blossom on the tongue. You will enjoy the perfect meld of rich organic coffee accentuated by the delicious whisper of soft flavors of Dutch chocolate, hazelnut, Macadamia nut and vanilla . Treat yourself and someone you know to some great tasting flavored coffee right now.
Great tasting coffee and how to clean your coffee maker
Posted by gourmet coffee snob on 03 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Gourmet Coffee Snob Sez
Test your coffee maker. Pour a clean pot of water into the reservoir of your coffee maker and 'brew' it.
Now, taste the water. Does it taste like water? Or does it have a strange, 'dirty', old coffee flavor to it?
Ok, so you know your coffee maker is dirty. How do you clean it?
Here's a quick and inexpensive way to clean your coffee maker with what you already have (most likely) on-hand: vinegar, soap and water…and make some great tasting coffee to enjoy in your coffee cup and share with your family and friends.
What You'll Need…
Vinegar, Dish Soap, Water
Nine Steps to a Clean Coffee Maker
1. Fill your coffee pot with 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water
2. Pour the mixture into your coffee maker's reservoir and 'brew' the mixture
3. When the brewing is finished, let your coffee maker cool for 10 minutes
4. For coffee makers that are exceptionally dirty (you know who you are), repeat steps 2 and 3
5. Discard the vinegar mixture
6. Now, 'brew' two full pots of clean water letting the coffee maker cool for 10 minutes between
7. Wash the coffee pot with dish soap
8. Wash the filter basket (the basket comes out of some coffee makers making it easier to clean)
9. Finally, clean the outside of the coffee maker
There you have it: Nine Steps to a Clean Coffee Maker and better tasting coffee.
Now, celebrate! Brew a pot of coffee.
