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		<title>Secrets of Spanish Coffee</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Spanish love their coffee and it is as much a part of everyday life as tapas or wine.  A normal day for any typical Spaniard will always begin with a coffee served with hot milk.  Similarly the day ends after the evening meal with a strong espresso style coffee served in a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Spanish love their coffee and it is as much a part of everyday life as tapas or wine.  A normal day for any typical Spaniard will always begin with a coffee served with hot milk.  Similarly the day ends after the evening meal with a strong espresso style coffee served in a tiny glass or cup with lots of sugar.  Throughout the day more cups will be consumed served in a variety of different ways in a range of different sized glasses or cups.</p>
<p>Few countries can equal the variety and quality of the Spanish coffee and the secret to this is primarily in the bean.  Spanish coffee is roasted and blended in a unique way resulting in a robust, smooth, full bodied cup every time.</p>
<p>Excellent quality raw beans are always used and the two main blends produced are natural and mezcla, the latter being the hallmark of Spanish coffee.  Mezcla blends are a result of the ‘torrefacto’ process which means that a small proportion of the raw beans, usually about 20% &#8211; 30% are ‘sugar sprayed’ with a fine mist of sugar before roasting.  The glazed beans are then added to the other beans and slowly roasted where the sugar is burnt off leaving a dark roasted bean with a hint of caramel to create a deep rich coffee without any hint of bitterness. The beans are then used whole, or ground exceptionally fine as is always the case with Spanish ground coffees.</p>
<p>Once the beans are roasted and ground there are a variety of different blends to choose from for use in the home ranging from 20/80% torrefacto / natural blends, to 50/50% and 100% blends, each with their own unique taste.</p>
<p>The roasting of the beans and the blending is only just the beginning however.  There is no better way to experience the true beauty of Spanish coffee than to sit a while in a traditional Spanish bar, take in the atmosphere, experience the aromas and try a real cup of Spanish coffee for yourself which is always freshly made and piping hot.</p>
<p>Such is the social institution of coffee drinking in Spain, you can almost never go into a bar and ask for only a coffee as there are so many ways to drink it and each serving seems to have a style of glass all on its own.</p>
<p>Café solo is the basis for all Spanish coffees. It is a small strong black coffee served in a small glass, popular at around 11am when workers come into bars for the main breakfast of the day.</p>
<p>If you like black coffee and feel the solo may be a bit too strong, then try a café Americano which although not traditionally Spanish, is similar to a café solo but served in a larger glass or cup with a bit more water.</p>
<p>Café con leche is the next most popular way to drink coffee, especially as the first cup of the day.  It is half café solo and half hot milk and can be served in a small glass or a tall thin glass. </p>
<p>The best thing about having coffee this way is watching them make it in Spanish bars where the milk is poured into a small metal jug and rapidly heated to a lovely froth with the steam from the espresso machine.</p>
<p>Another variation on the coffee with milk is a café cortado, in this case a strong black coffee with only a drop of milk.</p>
<p>Café sombra or manchado is also coffee with milk but this time largely milk with only a dash of coffee.  The names sombra and manchado mean shade and stained respectively and signifies the milk is shaded or stained with only a small amount of coffee.</p>
<p>A truly delightful Spanish coffee is the café carajillo and if you watch it being served correctly, it is a pleasure in itself. </p>
<p>A very small glass is used and into it goes a dash of brandy with a small glass of café solo waiting.  The bartender then sets fire to the brandy and with a teaspoon, spoons the brandy slowly up out of the glass before letting it drop back down again and this is repeated for a minute or so.  When the alcohol has sufficiently burned off, the café solo is poured into the glass resulting in a perfect morning tipple especially on cold days.</p>
<p>The more rustic variety of this is regularly seen most mornings in bars where a café solo is served with a dash of brandy, aniseed, rum or whisky and more fashionably, Baileys, Crema Catalana or a cream rum liqueur. </p>
<p>There is, however nothing quite like a proper café carajillo which must be tried at least once in your lifetime.</p>
<p>For those with a sweet tooth there is a type of café con leche called a café bombon which is a small glass of condensed milk into which a café solo is slowly poured. The drink remains separated half black and half white until it is mixed, lovely to look at and deliciously satisfying but not so good for the teeth!</p>
<p>During the summer months there is of course the iced coffee or café con hielo.  The proper way to drink this is to have a café solo or café con leche whichever you prefer, and a tall glass filled with ice cubes on the side.  You should pour your coffee over the ice to drink it the Spanish way.</p>
<p>For me the true beauty of Spanish coffee is that whichever way you drink it at whatever time of the day, you are always guaranteed to experience a great cup of coffee.  It is not important where you drink your coffee, indeed the most rustic and world worn Spanish bars will often serve the best coffee.  Coffee is part of the fabric of life in Spain and everyone from the poorest farmer to the wealthiest land owners have a right to enjoy a good quality coffee at a reasonable price and so do you and I! </p>
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		<title>Coffee &#8211; The Addictive Stimulant</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rexx</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee is one of the important commodities in the world. It is consumed by many people around the world and plays a major part in some economies of the world. It is traded through some major commodities board around the world, e.g. New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). Currently, Brazil is the worlds largest coffee [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coffee is one of the important commodities in the world. It is consumed by many people around the world and plays a major part in some economies of the world. It is traded through some major commodities board around the world, e.g. New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). Currently, Brazil is the worlds largest coffee producer which constitutes about 32% (year 2006) of the total world production.<br />
Coffee is an &#8220;addictive&#8221; beverage made from grounded roasted coffee beans. The pleasant aroma and taste makes it irresistible to coffee lovers. There are many ways to consume this concoction. Some like it hot and some like it cold. It can be consumed with or without sweetener, cream, milk or any other combination you can think of. Its very versatile and creative people can create new taste and flavor. Many businesses have built an empire around coffee, like Starbucks.<br />
The Origin Of Coffee<br />
According to legend, coffee was first discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia during the 9th Century by a shepherd called Kaldi. While tending to his herd, he was intrigued by the strange behavior of his goat. They were happily dancing and leaping after eating strange red berries. He plucked those berries and brought them to a neighboring convent and relates his observation to the priests there. They decided to boil those berries and after drinking the brew, found an extra boost of energy. From there on, the beverage starts to spread to other areas in that region from Egypt to Yemen before reaching Turkey, Persia and some parts of Africa.<br />
Coffee eventually reached Europe in 1690 when the Dutch managed to smuggle coffee plants out from the Arabian land. It was first introduced into Moka (Mauritius), Sri Lanka, India and finally the island of Java in Indonesia before finally brought home to Europe. It was later introduced to the French Caribbean colonies. The coffee plant eventually spreads throughout the American Latin and soon the coffee beans become a major export commodity of some countries here.<br />
Major Coffee Species<br />
There are two major species of coffee plants cultivated for consumption, namely Coffea Arabica Linnaeus (commonly referred to as Arabica) and Coffea canephora (commonly called Robusta). The Arabica variety has a better taste compare to Robusta which is much bitter but less aroma. Sometimes, Robusta is used in the coffee blend to reduce cost. There are also other species of coffee plant like Coffea liberica and Coffea esliaca which is indigenous to Liberia and Sudan respectively.<br />
The Art Of Roasting Coffee<br />
The coffee beans have to be roasted before it can be consumed. After the coffee berries are harvested, the berries are stripped off their flesh leaving only the seed or beans. It is left aside to ferment in order to remove the slimy layer present on the coffee bean. When this process is completed, the fermented coffee bean is washed to remove fermented residue before being dried and graded.<br />
There are several ways to roast coffee, such as traditional roasting, 10 minute quick roast, 90 second flash roast and many others. Different methods will give rise to different taste and aroma. As heat is applied, the coffee beans will loose moisture and turn dark. This is due to the natural occurrence of caramelized sucrose. When there is no more water in the coffee beans, the sugar and acid will begin to release their aroma. This is called the Maillard reactions. The roasting process is then halted and beans cooled and stored. Grinding can be performed and stored in an air tight container to maintain freshness.<br />
Conclusion<br />
Coffee is a favorite beverage of many people. It is now available in convenient forms like instant coffee granules. Some creative coffee companies have introduced pre-mixed sachets so that coffee can be consumed at any time, any place. Just add hot water and your coffee is ready. Canned coffee has also started selling in parts of Asia especially Japan and South Korea. </p>
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		<title>How to Maintain a Coffee Maker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rexx</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A coffee maker is a wonderful appliance and a great way to save time and money, but it does require a bit of maintenance. Too many people overlook the maintenance of their coffee maker for too long. Regular maintenance can add years to the life of a coffee maker, and knowing how to care for and perform even the most routine maintenance can help to revive an older coffee machine. In order to keep your coffee machine working properly and brewing great coffee, a few simple steps should be followed. If you have never done any upkeep on your coffee maker, the following can help get you started.Regular Maintenance</p>
<p>Organizing a regular maintenance schedule is a great first step toward keeping your coffee maker in working condition. Try cleaning the coffee maker when you maintain the other appliances in your kitchen. The maintenance that you perform will result in years of fresh-tasting coffee down the road. Many of the maintenance requirements of a regular coffee maker only need to be done once every few months, but to get the best results (meaning pot after pot of great tasting coffee) attend to it each month. Cleaning the machine won&#8217;t take too long, however the difference that it makes can be significant.</p>
<p>Quick tips such as dusting your coffee maker regularly can make a world of difference. However, using canned air (which you can find at most hardware/office supply stores) once a month will do the best overall job. Canned air will eliminate any dust that might be inside of the maker or on the heating elements. Also, it is a good idea to soak the baskets or metal filters in a solution of hot water and vinegar to help break up any buildup that they&#8217;ve accumulated. Rinse them thoroughly to get rid of any vinegar smell that remains after soaking. Clean the coffee pot and the heating plate underneath it with nonabrasive cleaners or with a solution of vinegar and water (ice, salt, and lemon juice will also work well to clean the inside of the coffee pot, especially if there&#8217;s any burnt-on coffee in the bottom.)Lime Scale and Water Deposit Removal</p>
<p>At least once every three months the inside of your coffee maker should be cleaned to remove any lime scale and water deposits that may have built up. Cleaning solution specifically made for coffee makers can be purchased, or you can make your own with a solution of water and vinegar. Run the solution through a standard coffee cycle (or through several cycles if you&#8217;re worried about a lot of buildup.) Once the cycle has finished, run several cycles of clean water (preferably filtered or distilled) through the coffee maker to remove any remaining deposits or cleaning solution. Make sure the water that comes out no longer smells like vinegar or cleaning solution before using the coffee maker to brew a pot of coffee again.</p>
<p>Another way to reduce the buildup of lime scale and water deposits is by switching to filtered or distilled water to brew your coffee; or purchase a coffee maker with an in-line water filter. If you opt for the water filter, remember that the filter will need to be changed regularly. Again, a bit of a chore, but well worth the effort.Inspection for Damage or Wear</p>
<p>When performing maintenance on your coffee maker, don&#8217;t forget to take the time to look for any cracks that may be developing in the coffee pot or other signs of damage or wear. Common signs that something may be wrong: a cord has becoming damaged or frayed, burn marks, discolorations, or warping on the plastic components of the coffee maker, and/or water spots or streaks that might indicate a leak. Some of these damages may create fire hazards, so if you notice them send the coffee maker in for repair or consider buying a new one.Additional Maintenance As Needed</p>
<p>Remember, not everything that goes wrong with your coffee maker is predictable. Be prepared to perform additional maintenance as it becomes needed. This may be as basic as replacing a cracked filter basket or cleaning up burnt-on coffee that spilled onto the heating plate, or it may require taking care of more serious problems such as a heating element going out or a major leak. Most households and offices use the coffee maker at least once a day, and a little bit of upkeep each day will ensure that the coffee you brew from your machine will be fresh-tasting and just how you like it.  </p>
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		<title>Information On Java Coffee</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Java coffee&#8230; it sounds a bit redundant, doesn&#8217;t it? Many people call coffee java, just like they may say they want a cup of joe. In reality, Java coffee refers to coffee grown on the island of Java, the largest island in Indonesia. Java coffee was so popular and was exported around the world, that many Americans just used the term &#8216;java&#8217; as slang to mean coffee in general. And there is good reason for that.<br />
The history of Java coffee is a long one. The Dutch brought coffee to Java in the 17th century, and it has been a major export for Indonesia ever since. They planted Arabica beans, but a coffee rust plague wiped many of the coffee plants out in the 1800s. The Dutch replaced them with Liberica beans, which while hardier, did not please the palate as much. Most of the beans grown in Java today are of the Robusta and Arabica variety.<br />
Java coffee has a distinctive flavor that true coffee aficionados revere&#8230; it is known to be strong, spicy and sweet. The specific growing conditions on the island of Java create the flavor of the coffee beans grown there, and while they share similarities with coffee grown in other places, they have differences too. Coffee flourishes at an altitude between 3,000 and 6,000 feet in Java, with the majority of it being grown on a plateau around 4,500 feet. The coffee plants really thrive in the volcanic soil, which is rich in nutrients, and provides good drainage to the roots.<br />
Even the area in Java influences the coffee&#8230; the most sought after Java coffee comes from the far eastern side of the island, near the Ijen volcano complex. There are four main coffee farms in this area, all started originally by the Dutch hundreds of years ago. These farms are now run by the Indonesian government, and they grow 85% of the coffee on Java.<br />
Java coffee is wet processed, with the beans being pulped immediately after harvest, then washed. The beans are dried and rested for many weeks before being sorted and sent to the roasters. In fact, one variety of coffee, known as Old Java or Old Brown, is aged for two to three years. Java coffee beans are often added with others from different areas of the world to create unique blends. Java coffee beans produce a rich coffee with chocolate undertones, and when paired with Mocha, creates the ever-popular Mocha-Java blend.<br />
Coffee has become part of Java&#8217;s culture as well as a primary agricultural product. Visitors are handed a cup of coffee in homes before they even ask for one. It is part of the fabric of everyday life in Java. So, if you have a cup of Java coffee, you may be inclined to spare a thought to the long history and culture that lies behind those beans that lent their flavor to that dark liquid you are enjoying. Java coffee is one of the world&#8217;s most famous brews, and will continue to be for a long time. </p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rexx</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of coffee is long and varied, full of intrigue and excitement. There are a couple of different legends about how coffee was discovered. One says that a shepherd discovered coffee after observing his sheep getting very active after eating the berries off of certain plants. He tried them, and felt the same boost [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The history of coffee is long and varied, full of intrigue and excitement. There are a couple of different legends about how coffee was discovered. One says that a shepherd discovered coffee after observing his sheep getting very active after eating the berries off of certain plants. He tried them, and felt the same boost of energy. The story goes that a passing monk observed this, and scolded the shepherd for eating of the &#8220;devil&#8217;s fruit.&#8221; The monks soon found out, however, that the berries would help them remain awake during prayers.<br />
Another legend tells the tale of an Arab, banished to the desert with his followers. Facing starvation, they boiled and ate the berries of a plant they stumbled across. The broth saved the starving exiles, and the nearby town, Mocha, took it as a sign from above. They called the plant and its drink Mocha, in honor of the town. A short history of coffee is as follows&#8230;<br />
The coffee plant, Coffea arabica, is native to Ethiopia. Ancient Ethiopians used the coffee beans rolled in animal fat as food. From Ethiopia, coffee made its way to Yemen, where it was first brewed into a beverage. Once coffee was transported to Arabia, however, it was monopolized by the Arabs, who forbade the seeds to be exported. Once seeds were smuggled out, however, coffee was spread to India and Turkey. From there, coffee began to pursue world domination.<br />
By 1600, coffee had been discovered by Italian traders. The Pope, urged by his advisors to ban the drink as evil, tasted it, and baptized it instead, introducing coffee to the Christian population. Captain John Smith brought coffee as part of his supplies to the New World in 1607, and is thought to be the man who introduced coffee to North America.<br />
By 1652, coffee houses started sprouting up in England, and became the place for both learned and the general population to gather. They were dubbed penny universities, since everyone talked over their cups of coffee, which each cost a penny. In 1674, the British &#8220;Women&#8217;s Petition Against Coffee&#8221; was published, declaring that coffee was depriving them of their husbands and causing impotence.<br />
The Dutch are responsible for smuggling coffee out of Arabia in 1690, and introducing it to Java and Ceylon. They became the first people to cultivate coffee commercially, thus creating what would become the world&#8217;s largest agricultural commodity.<br />
In 1713, the Dutch unwittingly gave King Louis XIV of France a coffee plant. In 1723, a French naval officer stole a cutting, taking it all the way to Martinique. In fifty years, Martinique was growing over 19 million coffee trees.<br />
In 1727, Lieutenant Colonel Francisco de Melo Palheta visited French Guiana, to settle a dispute between the French and the Dutch. He and the Governor&#8217;s wife became involved, and although the French took great care to control its coffee plantations in the New World, he slipped off with seeds and cuttings when he left. His paramour sent him on his way with a bouquet of flowers&#8230; concealing the smuggled coffee cuttings. He took them to Brazil, who today is the world&#8217;s largest coffee producing nation.<br />
And so it continued. Coffee became America&#8217;s patriotic drink after the Boston Tea Party. Coffee production has grown exponentially. The history of coffee is like no other&#8230; and will probably continue to expand. </p>
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		<title>Coffee Facts and Gourmet Coffee Figures</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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* The Boston Tea Party was planned in a coffee house &#8211; the Green Dragon Coffee House
* One Coffee Tree or plant in its normal harvest will produce enough coffee cherries to make one pound of coffee bean
* 27% of U.S. coffee drinkers and 43% of German drinkers add a sweetener [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some great gourmet coffee trivia:</p>
<p>* The Boston Tea Party was planned in a coffee house &#8211; the Green Dragon Coffee House</p>
<p>* One Coffee Tree or plant in its normal harvest will produce enough coffee cherries to make one pound of coffee bean</p>
<p>* 27% of U.S. coffee drinkers and 43% of German drinkers add a sweetener to their coffee.</p>
<p>* The world&#8217;s largest coffee producer is Brazil with over 3,970 million coffee trees. Colombia produces alot of gourmet coffee for its size &#8211; coming in second in the world with around two thirds of Brazil&#8217;s production of gourmet coffee.</p>
<p>* Hard bean means the coffee was grown at an altitude above 5000 feet.</p>
<p>* Arabica and Robusta trees can produce crops for 20 to 30 years under proper conditions and care.</p>
<p>* Most coffee is transported by ships. Currently there are approximately 2,200 ships involved in transporting the beans each year.</p>
<p>* In Turkey a husband who refused to provide his wife with a mocha latte could be divorced by her!</p>
<p>Next to the United States  Germany is the world&#8217;s second largest consumer of coffee in terms of volume at 16 pounds per person. Second to the United States at 19 pounds per person.</p>
<p>* Over 53 countries grow coffee worldwide, but all of them lie along the equator between the tropic of Cancer and Capricorn.</p>
<p>* An acre of coffee trees can produce up to 10,000 pounds of coffee cherries. That amounts to approximately 2,000 pounds of beans after hulling or milling.</p>
<p>* The percolator was invented in 1827 by a French man. It would boil the gourmet coffee producing a bitter tasting brew &#8211; alot like Starbucks coffee today. Today most people use the drip or filtered method to brew their gourmet coffee.</p>
<p>* With the exception of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, no coffee is grown in the United States or its territories.</p>
<p>Cowboys use to roast coffee over an open fire. It wasn&#8217;t until the 70&#8217;s that batch roasting became popular.</p>
<p>* Each year some 7 million tons of green beans are produced world wide. Most of which is hand picked.</p>
<p>* The popular trend towards flavored coffees originated in the United States during the 1970&#8217;s.</p>
<p>* October 1st is the official Gourmet Coffee Day in Japan.</p>
<p>* The first coffee tree in the Western Hemisphere was brought from France to the Island of Martinique in the 1720&#8217;s</p>
<p>* China drinks 70 times as much tea as coffee</p>
<p>* Coffee trees are not grown anywhere in the continental US but can be found in Hawaii. Due to the high costs of land the coffee is sold at quite the premium falsely convincing people it is a premium grade coffee</p>
<p>* Coffee beans can be eaten raw or raw in chocolate &#8211; deliverying twice the punch and caffeine as brewed coffee </p>
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		<title>High Calorie Coffee Drinks &#8211; Just in Time for the Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the Holidays fast approaching we tend to drink more coffee and eat a lot more desserts. Its gets really bad on the waistline when our coffee starts to have as many calories as a dessert, but unfortunately many specialty coffee drinks are like a dessert, not something you should consume on a daily basis [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the Holidays fast approaching we tend to drink more coffee and eat a lot more desserts. Its gets really bad on the waistline when our coffee starts to have as many calories as a dessert, but unfortunately many specialty coffee drinks are like a dessert, not something you should consume on a daily basis unless you give them the caloric respect they deserve.  </p>
<p>How much damage can your favorite coffee drink do in additional calories added to your diet? The fancier the drink, the fancier the calories &#8211; especially when you opt for the whipped topping.  An extra 200 calories a day can add up to 21 extra pounds added to your body per year! </p>
<p>If you can&#8217;t give up your daily gourmet guzzle, know what calories you are adding to your body before you make your decision on which coffee drink to purchase. You don&#8217;t need to give up your favorite coffee drink, but just adjust your coffee order to make it more calories conscious.  </p>
<p>Try the following tips to make your next coffee drink more guilt-free:  </p>
<p>Coffee Drink </p>
<p>Serving Size </p>
<p>Calories </p>
<p>Carmel Frappuccino Coffee, no whip </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>280 </p>
<p>Carmel Frappuccino Coffee, whip </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>430 </p>
<p>Carmel Frappuccino Coffee only </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>260 </p>
<p>Caffe Latte, non-fat milk </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>165 </p>
<p>Caffe Latte, whole milk </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>260 </p>
<p>Caffe Latte, whole milk </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>140 </p>
<p>Caffe au Lait, non-fat milk </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>90 </p>
<p>Caffe Americano </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>15 </p>
<p>Caffe Mocha, whole milk, whip </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>400 </p>
<p>Caffe Mocha, non-fat milk, whip </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>330 </p>
<p>Caffe Mocha, non-fat milk, no whip </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>220 </p>
<p>Mocha Malt Frappuccino Coffee, whip </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>570 </p>
<p>Coffee, Mocha, white chocolate, non-fat milk, whip </p>
<p>344 </p>
<p>Cappuccino, whole milk </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>150 </p>
<p>Cappuccino, non-fat milk </p>
<p>16 fluid ounces </p>
<p>100 </p>
<p>So unless you are careful that great tasting calorie drink can be killing your diet. And if you combine it with a cheese cake you are really asking for. Have a great Holiday but watch those caloric coffee monsters. </p>
<div style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border:1px solid #c1c1c1;font-size: 10px;">Boake&#8221; Moore founded a non profit coffee company called Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee -&lt;a href=&#8221;<a href="http://www.missiongrounds.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.missiongrounds.com</a>/ourphilosophy.php&#8221; rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221;&gt;<a href="http://www.missiongrounds.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.missiongrounds.com</a>/ourphilosophy.php</a> It donates all its profits and proceeds to helping orphans and impoverished children. We currently are building schools in rural China, orphanages in South America; supporting orphans in Russia and Africa. And helping homeless children in the United States.<br />
Lets make the world better -<br />
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		<title>Going to Buy Coffee Beans? Read This First!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People who don&#8217;t know the many benefits of coffee beans often want to know why people buy coffee beans in the first place when you can purchase a jar of ordinary coffee. A can of decent coffee is just as good, they say. But is it really?The fact of the matter is that there are over twenty different types of coffee beans. However, they are primarily divided into two broad types. Regular coffee drinkers might already be familiar with the various types of coffee beans available and their various flavors. Coffea Arabica is the scientific name of a type of coffee bean that makes up between sixty to seventy percent of the world&#8217;s consumption. This is also the type that most people like out of the many other types. This type of coffee bean is also very expensive largely because of the strict growing conditions required to grow this type of coffee. These plants need high altitude to thrive and you should be at least around 3,000 feet above sea level. In addition the temperature should not exceed the low-70s degrees Fahrenheit range. The less popular type of coffee beans make up around thirty-forty percent of the world&#8217;s coffee consumption. Scientists call this type of coffee &#8216;Coffea Canephora&#8217; and is commonly called Robusta. This type of coffee bean is considered inferior quality as compared to the much loved coffea Arabica and is hardly sold separately. This type of coffee bean can be grown at temperatures of around 85 degrees Fahrenheit and almost anywhere. However this type of coffee bean is a bit bitter and most people don&#8217;t like the bitter taste associated with this type of bean. Coffea canephora are often used as fillers for coffea Arabica beans, which because Arabica is expensive, are often mixed with these lesser quality coffee beans. So most of the time when you buy coffee beans it&#8217;s coffea Arabica mixed with Robusta in order to bring it within the reach of common people.Whether you prefer Arabica based coffees or go for the Robusta varieties, the freshest and best tasting cup of coffee will always be made from freshly ground coffee beans. You can certainly buy a large can of supermarket coffee that is already ground up, or you may actually buy coffee beans from the same supermarket and grind it right there using their coffee grinder. But within a week or so, your ground-up coffee beans are going start tasting stale.The best way to get a fresh cup of coffee is to purchase coffee beans in small quantities and grind them up at home as you go. Coffee grinders are available just about anywhere and they are for the most part inexpensive, so it is worth the money to be able to buy coffee beans and grind them yourself. </p>
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<p>If you &lt;a href=&#8221;http://gourmet-<a href="http://www.gourmet-coffee-beans.net" rel="nofollow">coffee</a>-beans.net/buy-<a href="http://www.gourmet-coffee-beans.net" rel="nofollow">coffee</a>-beans-best-deal-on-kona-<a href="http://www.gourmet-coffee-beans.net" rel="nofollow">coffee</a>-beans.php&#8221; rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221;&gt;buy <a href="http://www.gourmet-coffee-beans.net" rel="nofollow">coffee</a> beans</a> make sure you buy them in little amounts to ensure there freshness. Buying small quantities of <a href="http://www.gourmet-coffee-beans.net" rel="nofollow">coffee</a> beans is a great way to be able to experiment with different gourmet flavors without getting stuck with a <a href="http://www.gourmet-coffee-beans.net" rel="nofollow">coffee</a> you truly dislike.</p>
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		<title>Itâs Time to Launch your Coffee Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know more than 12 billion pounds of coffee is being used each year throughout the world? Do you know every year about 500 billion cups of coffee are drunk around the world? Why not to start a coffee business today and claim your share of profit out of this lucrative business? 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you know more than 12 billion pounds of coffee is being used each year throughout the world? Do you know every year about 500 billion cups of coffee are drunk around the world? Why not to start a coffee business today and claim your share of profit out of this lucrative business? </p>
<p>Before you start your venture, some important research about coffee should be made. Letâs start from the area specification. Most of the countries that produce coffee lie near the equator and fortunately if you are in the area, you have a good advantage to run a successful coffee business. Mainly there are two factors oxygen and moisture which can deteriorate the coffee quality. So depending on these factors area for coffee cultivation is selected. There are two main types of coffee that are mostly favored throughout the world. These are Arabica and Robusta.  </p>
<p>A coffee plant normally produces flowers within 3 to 4 years. After the emergence of flower it takes about eight month to ripe and changes the color from green to red. Now these ripe coffee cherries are collected either by hand or by harvesting machine. You should pick only ripe coffee beans by leaving green coffee beans behind so they can ripe later on. Now these coffee beans are roasted and are sold into the market. In some case people prefer to sell unroasted coffee which can be easily roasted at home with the help of specialized coffee roasting appliances. In order to have a good taste of gourmet coffee cup, you need to roast your coffee beans properly.</p>
<p>Along with coffee cultivation, another advantageous business can be the sale of coffee related products like branded coffee mugs. Coffee pod is one of the hot sold products throughout the world. It is favored for ensuring freshness of coffee. Coffee maker is the other product that can prove very profitable. Coffee makers are used to brew the coffee without having an extra container to boil the water. Many people prefer to use coffee grinders as with these grindersâ best and intense flavor can be ensured. These grinders prevent the loss of oil which gives coffee its original taste. For gaining the benefit of all this selling in a profitable way, you need to have a specialty coffee franchise. Remember, great values, outstanding services and traffic selection of products can make your commercial coffee experience a big success. </p>
<p>Vibrant and complex coffee flavors have resulted positive impact on the health of people. The cutting edge technology has put this coffee business at the forefront. Simple and short, what more can be talked about this lucrative business. Simply think why more than 2 billion of coffee cups are drunk every day and still this number is growing. Believe me or not, it is definitely the best time to start your coffee business.  </p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee Brewing Methods range from popular Espresso or French Press methods to lesser used methods like Turkish. Here we explore the four most popular Coffee Brewing Methods: Espresso, French Press, Drip Filtration and Mokta or Stovetop method. Espresso
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coffee Brewing Methods range from popular Espresso or French Press methods to lesser used methods like Turkish. Here we explore the four most popular Coffee Brewing Methods: Espresso, French Press, Drip Filtration and Mokta or Stovetop method. Espresso<br />
Probably the most popular of the Coffee Brewing Methods in recent times is making an Espresso using a machine. Super hot, pressurized water is forced through fine ground, tightly packed coffee. The pressurized infusion process ensures that the water stays in contact with the coffee grounds long enough to draw out much of the coffee ground flavor. The water then finds a path through the coffee grounds. And the coffee commences to pour into your cup. When the water finds a path through the coffee grind it is referred to as the &#8217;shot being pulled&#8217; through the group.<br />
The sign of a good espresso, using fresh coffee beans, is the richness of the crema. Crema is the hazelnut foam that sits on the surface of the coffee. This is produced by the pressurizing process and the oils of the coffee bean. Oils break down with time, and so a rich crema will be produced using fresh beans. And if you didn&#8217;t catch it when I started talking about Espresso, use a fine grind. Using a course grind allows the water to &#8216;brush past&#8217; the grind rather than infuse with it. Using a course grind will still produce a good coffee, but it will taste more like a coffee produced using a Drip Filter coffee brewing method rather than true Espresso coffee. French Press<br />
One of the simplest of all Coffee Brewing Methods is the French Press or Plunger. This is probably the easiest way to make great coffee! The French Press works by directly mixing ground coffee with near boiling water. The coffee flavors get drawn out into the water and then the press or plunger is depressed, separating the exhausted coffee grind from the brew. While the process has a similar taste to the Drip Filtration style, the French Press can extract more flavor from the coffee grind by extending the brewing time. Manual infusion requires you to get your timing right. If you let the brewing process run too long you may end up with a bitter coffee. Conversely, if you brew too quickly you will have a weak tasting coffee.<br />
One more point, use a course grind. You don&#8217;t want fine ground coffee escaping through the metal filter and into the brew. A dusty cup of coffee is not an experience worth having. Drip Filtration  Let&#8217;s start with the Drip Filtration style. Drip Filtration is probably the most popular method of all. The Drip Filtration machine works by spraying hot water across ground coffee that is held in a conical shaped filter. The hot water then slowly moves through the ground coffee. Once the water reaches the bottom of the conical filter, it drips into a container beneath it.<br />
The most widely used conical filters are made of paper, while expensive stainless steel or gold conical filters are also available. When buying paper filters, be sure to use oxygen bleached paper. Chemically treated papers may affect the taste of your coffee. Another point to be aware of with paper filters is that you may also have some of the flavorful coffee oils trapped by the paper filter. It is the oils that produce the rich crema when you make an espresso. The grind is also important with Drip Filtration. If the grind is too fine, you may clog the pores of your filter. You can avoid this by using a course grind (read about grinding here).<br />
Finally, if you do not expect to drink the full pot of coffee, either by yourself (all that caffeine&#8230;.) or with friends, beware the constantly heated coffee. It loses its flavor and may even become bitter. And the golden rule&#8230;.never reheat coffee. Mokta Pot/Stovetop  The Moka Pot style is also known as a Stovetop coffee pot. Moka pot&#8217;s come in several sizes including 2, 4 or 6 cup capacities. The Moka Pot a simple 3 piece pot. The water reservoir is at the base, with a coffee basket in the middle and the brewed coffee ends up in the top.<br />
The coffee brewing method is very simple. The pot is placed on a stove top which heats the water in the lower reservoir. As the water reaches boiling point, the steam rises and the water starts to push upward through the coffee grounds. This continues to travel up the central funnel and seeps into the top chamber where it comes to rest. The process finishes when the coffee stops moving into the top chamber. This should only take a few minutes to brew depending on the cup size of the Moka pot.   The grind should be a fine grind, similar or finer to that used in an Espresso machine. If you want to fill the coffee basket the way traditional Italian drinkers do, then heap the coffee grounds high in the coffee basket and screw the two pieces together. Don&#8217;t worry about compacting the coffee. When the top half of the pot is screwed on, the grounds will be compacted by the filter screen. You should end up with a dry, compacted puck of coffee grounds at the end of brewing.<br />
So there you have it. The four most popular Coffee Brewing Methods.  </p>
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