To make an order the first thing that you would need to do is select a drink size of coffee. The person who serves you coffee will usually take the time out to ask if you’d rather have a short, tall, grand or venti. These sizes are usually 8oz, 12 oz, 16oz and 20 oz respectively.

People who are ordering drip coffee can take milk and sugar along with their order. The choices of milk available are another thing entirely. You can opt for different types of milk such as frothed milk which is rather thick, steamed milk, breve, wet or panna which is whipped cream.

After your choice of milk, the next thing you need to decide is whether you want a latte, mocha or if you prefer a cappuccino. A latte is actually an espresso with steamed milk added. A cappuccino is actually a mixture of three things in equal parts : steamed milk, an espresso and frothed milk. A mocha on the other hand is a latte or cappuccino that has chocolate syrup added to it.

These are some of the specialty coffee drinks that you can by from a coffee shop. Some of the different names listed here may differ in the particular coffee shops that you visit for a whole lot of reasons

• Espresso Con Panna – This is an espresso shot that is mixed with whipped cream
• Double Dry Short – This is a double shot of espresso which is in short cup and which has no foam
• Solo – This is a single shot of espresso coffee drink
• Doppio – This is a double shot of espresso coffee drink
• Caffe Cubano – This is shot of espresso that is heavily sweetened
• Quad – This is an Espresso drink that is made with four shots of coffee
• Split shot – This is an Espresso shot with half the caffeine
• Caffe Americano – This is a single shot of espresso that has 6 to 8 ounces of hot water added to it.
• Ristretto – This is a restricted shot of espresso which is also called a short pull. While brewing this sort of coffee a whole lot less water is allowed to pass through the coffee grounds. The makes a flavor of coffee that is rather intense.
• Lungo – This is an extra long pull. During the brewing process of making a Lunho, twice as much water is allowed to pass through the coffee grounds.
• Dry – This is an Espresso that is made with small amount of foam and no steamed milk added
• Chairo – This is an Espresso drink that is made “clear” by the addition of more milk
• Caffe Medici – This is Doppio that is poured over chocolate syrup and orange peel, and finally topped off with whipped cream
• Frappe – This is a coffee drink that is created along with ice cream and milk
• Shot in the Dark (aka Redeye) – This is an espresso shot that is made in a coffee cup and then rest of cup filled up with drip coffee
• Café Breva – This is Cappuccino coffee made with Half & Half rather than whole milk
• Café Mocha – This is Cappuccino coffee that has chocolate syrup added to it
• Caffe Mochaccino – This is Cappuccino coffee that has chocolate syrup added to it.

All these different types of coffee make it hard to select one type of coffee over the other. When you find it hard to decide you can always try a demitasse instead. This word is simply the French word for “half glass”. In coffee terms this usually entails a very small cup of coffee. You can continue trying until you find your pick.

Darren Williger is an over-caffeinated, low carbohydrate eating, winemaking enthusiast who writes for CaffeineZone.com, MyLowCarbPages.com, and CoffeeZen.com

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But first, let me explain how I learned about buying coffee. When I first tried an inexpensive brand of coffee, I almost spit it out. I thought, “How can people drink this stuff and enjoy it?” Since I was not after the caffeine effect, it was a long time before I’d try another cup of coffee. But I worked in a retail shop that was close to a gourmet coffee shop. I bought many flavored beverages from the shop. One day, I decided to try a flavored coffee. Luckily, I really enjoyed it. If I hadn’t, I don’t know if I would have ever tried coffee again. But drinking a regular cup of coffee didn’t appeal much to me. I became kind of a “fun coffee” kind of person, trying different flavors whenever I felt like a change. It also helped that I was married to a ‘coffee lover’ and learned valuable insight from him. He told me that I shouldn’t have to flavor coffee to get a good taste that I enjoy. My husband is a bit of a coffee snob but he has sort of earned that right. He grew up traveling to Guatemala with his parents to visit relatives. His grandfather immigrated to America from Guatemala and became a citizen of this great country. Because of this connection, my husband would visit the Guatemalan relatives on the family coffee farm as a boy and as an adult. Personally, I have visited Guatemala twice, to meet family, visit the family farm, and learn about coffee production. As you can imagine, coffee drinking is big in his family.

Nevertheless, here are the tips I have learned when looking for a good coffee:

1) Smell the coffee in the bag if you are able. Make sure it has a desirable aroma.
2) Check out the source of the coffee. Where is it from? Is it Estate Grown coffee of a high quality or is it a blend of “leftovers”?
3) How was it processed before it got to the roaster? Was it sun dried for a higher quality?
4) Buy whole bean for the ability to see the beans before your grind. If the beans are broken, have wholes in them or are all inconsistent sizes, don’t buy.
5) What kind of roast is it? Vienna, French or Espresso? Be sure to buy the correct roast for your taste buds or you may get a false impression of the coffee. Vienna is a lighter roast, French is a little darker and Espresso is a very dark roast.

Once you figure out which coffee you like, make sure the brewing is done correctly so that you ensure a smooth delicious flavor. Now you can sit back and really enjoy that coffee taste. Enjoy.

Article written by Michelle Falla, Coffee Distributor for Serenity Cup Coffees. Visit http://www.serenitycup.com for more details.

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There are many reasons why people enjoy drinking coffee:

The brew complements the time spent reading a good book. Reading offers both pleasure and information. Reading offers a view into another world when you can escape the present and pretend to be in another dimension, time or space. Reading offers the opportunity to see the world through someone else’s eyes and to broaden our understanding of the world around us. Drinking coffee provides a sensory experience that adds pleasure to the tongue and palate in addition to the mental enjoyment from reading. Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906-2001), pioneering American aviatrix and author who was married to Charles Lindbergh, said about coffee “Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.”

The taste of coffee is simply delightful. Our taste buds are extremely sensitive organs and will “tingle” when stimulated. The four basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Learning where the tongue is stimulated enables the coffee drinker to learn how to taste the basic profile of the coffee. It is delightful to evaluate the taste sensation of the tongue. It takes practice to recognize the ‘tingles.” However, learning where the tingles are on the tongue indicates the primary taste profile of the coffee. For example, a sour coffee will give a “puckery feeling” like a good glass of wine. Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), French writer and realist novelist said about coffee, “Coffee: Induces wit. Good only if it comes through Havre. After a big dinner party it is taken standing up. Take it without sugar-very swank; gives the impression you have lived in the East…”

Coffee makes you feel upbeat, enthusiastic, “sharper” and alert. It is not unusual to hear how people in the morning are not really ready to be part of the world until after drinking their daily morning coffee. Caffeine helps us become fully cognizant and to feel more alert. Clark Gable (1901-1960), American film actor nicknamed “The King of Hollywood” in his heyday, said, “I never laugh until I’ve had my coffee.”

Coffee is good for you. Research takes place daily on coffee, caffeine and health around the world. Scientists and research institutes worldwide release studies and research reports frequently that support the caffeine health claims, good news for coffee lovers. Basically, coffee has antioxidants and caffeine, two main ways of improving the health of your body. These substances have health and anti aging benefits. Antioxidants help your body repair damage to cells caused by free radicals. These free radicals are produced as a by-product of cells through normal daily activities.

Coffee and caffeine are recognized for their positive health benefits and potential functional food attributes. A quote attributed to Alexander King (1909-2007), scientist and pioneer of the sustainable development movement, and co-founder of the Club of Rome, said, “Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis – a good hot cup of coffee.”

Coffee is a beverage you can keep on drinking throughout the day and never really have too much. For example, the ever increasing availability of new flavored coffees offers more choices to coffee drinkers who want to taste and experience more flavors than nature can provide. Looking back at history, we learn that people, hundreds of years ago, enjoyed blending coffee with nuts and spices to create special flavors. Thomas Stearns Eliot, also known as T.S. Eliot (1888-1965), Anglo-American poet, playwright, and literary critic said about coffee, “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons!”

So what about a cup of delicious French Vanilla flavored gourmet coffee?

Timothy (“Tim”) S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him “The Gourmet Coffee Guy.” He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.

Come visit the author’s website: http://www.ourgourmetcoffee.com

Copyright – Timothy S. Collins. All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Author: Timothy S. Collins
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There are many reasons why people enjoy drinking coffee:

The brew complements the time spent reading a good book. Reading offers both pleasure and information. Reading offers a view into another world when you can escape the present and pretend to be in another dimension, time or space. Reading offers the opportunity to see the world through someone else’s eyes and to broaden our understanding of the world around us. Drinking coffee provides a sensory experience that adds pleasure to the tongue and palate in addition to the mental enjoyment from reading. Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906-2001), pioneering American aviatrix and author who was married to Charles Lindbergh, said about coffee “Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.”

The taste of coffee is simply delightful. Our taste buds are extremely sensitive organs and will “tingle” when stimulated. The four basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Learning where the tongue is stimulated enables the coffee drinker to learn how to taste the basic profile of the coffee. It is delightful to evaluate the taste sensation of the tongue. It takes practice to recognize the ‘tingles.” However, learning where the tingles are on the tongue indicates the primary taste profile of the coffee. For example, a sour coffee will give a “puckery feeling” like a good glass of wine. Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), French writer and realist novelist said about coffee, “Coffee: Induces wit. Good only if it comes through Havre. After a big dinner party it is taken standing up. Take it without sugar-very swank; gives the impression you have lived in the East…”

Coffee makes you feel upbeat, enthusiastic, “sharper” and alert. It is not unusual to hear how people in the morning are not really ready to be part of the world until after drinking their daily morning coffee. Caffeine helps us become fully cognizant and to feel more alert. Clark Gable (1901-1960), American film actor nicknamed “The King of Hollywood” in his heyday, said, “I never laugh until I’ve had my coffee.”

Coffee is good for you. Research takes place daily on coffee, caffeine and health around the world. Scientists and research institutes worldwide release studies and research reports frequently that support the caffeine health claims, good news for coffee lovers. Basically, coffee has antioxidants and caffeine, two main ways of improving the health of your body. These substances have health and anti aging benefits. Antioxidants help your body repair damage to cells caused by free radicals. These free radicals are produced as a by-product of cells through normal daily activities.

Coffee and caffeine are recognized for their positive health benefits and potential functional food attributes. A quote attributed to Alexander King (1909-2007), scientist and pioneer of the sustainable development movement, and co-founder of the Club of Rome, said, “Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis – a good hot cup of coffee.”

Coffee is a beverage you can keep on drinking throughout the day and never really have too much. For example, the ever increasing availability of new flavored coffees offers more choices to coffee drinkers who want to taste and experience more flavors than nature can provide. Looking back at history, we learn that people, hundreds of years ago, enjoyed blending coffee with nuts and spices to create special flavors. Thomas Stearns Eliot, also known as T.S. Eliot (1888-1965), Anglo-American poet, playwright, and literary critic said about coffee, “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons!”

So what about a cup of delicious French Vanilla flavored gourmet coffee?

Timothy (“Tim”) S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him “The Gourmet Coffee Guy.” He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.

Come visit the author’s website: http://www.ourgourmetcoffee.com

Copyright – Timothy S. Collins. All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Author: Timothy S. Collins
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Unix inter-process communication (IPC)

There are many different ways to extract caffeine from the green coffee beans before the roasting process. The first successful commercial decaffeination was invented in 1903 by the German coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius (1874-1943) and his assistant Karl Wimmer, a pharmacist by trade. The Roselius process, as it became known, required the use of benzene or methylene chloride as a solvent.

This is how, for many years, the brand of decaffeinated coffee marketed under the label “Sanka” was sold in France and the United States. The process, nowadays, is completely different. Although not the first to take caffeine out of coffee beans, something done by others previously, Roselius became a leading figure in promoting the process and marketing decaffeinated coffee as a new product.

Roselius filed for a patent in 1906. The Roselius process that was patented included the use of steam and chemical solvents initially. Roselius found out that caffeine can be removed from coffee by treating the green beans with chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents. After the solvents are removed, then the beans are roasted as usual. For years, Roselius and his scientists continued experimenting with ways to improve decaffeination.

In 1906, in Bremen, Germany, Roselius founded his company and called it Kaffee Handelsgesellschaft AG (Kafeee HAG, Coffee Hag). In the 1970′s, the company Roselius founded, patented a process developed by the Max Planck Institute that utilizes carbon dioxide as a way to eliminate caffeine from coffee beans. This carbon dioxide process continues to be one of the most common methods in use today.

Do you know the interesting and somewhat legendary story behind the Roselius “invention” of decaffeinated coffee?

• A shipment of spoiled coffee beans led Roselius and his assistant to experiment with “ruined” coffee beans in an attempt to get some use out of what was considered a loss.
• Roselius had acquired a shipment of coffee beans from Latin America to be delivered by cargo ship to his warehouse.
• The ship ran into some very rough waters at sea and the cargo hull took in salt water.
• The coffee beans in the flooded portion of the ship became sea salt water soaked.
• Roselius was a very savvy and determined businessman who would take every effort to get a return even out of what looked like a “real lemon.”
• Roselius’ researchers took the “ruined” coffee beans and analyzed them very carefully.
• They conducted taste trials to evaluate the effect of salt water on the coffee beans.
• To their surprise, they realized that the sea water had extracted much of the caffeine without affecting the taste.
• They confirmed that the coffee had an added taste of saltiness but, otherwise, the flavor was good and appealing to the palate.
• This, of course, was great news to Roselius who saw an opportunity to market a new “type” of coffee to consumers in Europe and North America. What looked like an initial loss turned into the makings of an empire.

Decaffeinated coffee is a very important part of the coffee trade and a beverage of choice for many consumers. Due to medical reasons or personal preference, decaffeinated coffee is something coffee lovers and connoisseurs consume regularly and in varying quantities. Top grade decaffeinated Arabica specialty coffees are part of a gourmet coffee’s choice list. They include single origin varietals from coffee growing regions such as Sumatra Estate, Costa Rican SHB, and Colombian Supremo. In fact, the list of available decaffeinated coffees is extensive so start drinking your cup now!

May I suggest you try a delicious decaffeinated Mocha-Java Blend?

Timothy (“Tim”) S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him “The Gourmet Coffee Guy.” He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.

Come visit the author’s website: http://www.ourgourmetcoffee.com

Copyright – Timothy S. Collins. All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Author: Timothy S. Collins
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Digital economy, mobile technology

There are many different ways to extract caffeine from the green coffee beans before the roasting process. The first successful commercial decaffeination was invented in 1903 by the German coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius (1874-1943) and his assistant Karl Wimmer, a pharmacist by trade. The Roselius process, as it became known, required the use of benzene or methylene chloride as a solvent.

This is how, for many years, the brand of decaffeinated coffee marketed under the label “Sanka” was sold in France and the United States. The process, nowadays, is completely different. Although not the first to take caffeine out of coffee beans, something done by others previously, Roselius became a leading figure in promoting the process and marketing decaffeinated coffee as a new product.

Roselius filed for a patent in 1906. The Roselius process that was patented included the use of steam and chemical solvents initially. Roselius found out that caffeine can be removed from coffee by treating the green beans with chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents. After the solvents are removed, then the beans are roasted as usual. For years, Roselius and his scientists continued experimenting with ways to improve decaffeination.

In 1906, in Bremen, Germany, Roselius founded his company and called it Kaffee Handelsgesellschaft AG (Kafeee HAG, Coffee Hag). In the 1970′s, the company Roselius founded, patented a process developed by the Max Planck Institute that utilizes carbon dioxide as a way to eliminate caffeine from coffee beans. This carbon dioxide process continues to be one of the most common methods in use today.

Do you know the interesting and somewhat legendary story behind the Roselius “invention” of decaffeinated coffee?

• A shipment of spoiled coffee beans led Roselius and his assistant to experiment with “ruined” coffee beans in an attempt to get some use out of what was considered a loss.
• Roselius had acquired a shipment of coffee beans from Latin America to be delivered by cargo ship to his warehouse.
• The ship ran into some very rough waters at sea and the cargo hull took in salt water.
• The coffee beans in the flooded portion of the ship became sea salt water soaked.
• Roselius was a very savvy and determined businessman who would take every effort to get a return even out of what looked like a “real lemon.”
• Roselius’ researchers took the “ruined” coffee beans and analyzed them very carefully.
• They conducted taste trials to evaluate the effect of salt water on the coffee beans.
• To their surprise, they realized that the sea water had extracted much of the caffeine without affecting the taste.
• They confirmed that the coffee had an added taste of saltiness but, otherwise, the flavor was good and appealing to the palate.
• This, of course, was great news to Roselius who saw an opportunity to market a new “type” of coffee to consumers in Europe and North America. What looked like an initial loss turned into the makings of an empire.

Decaffeinated coffee is a very important part of the coffee trade and a beverage of choice for many consumers. Due to medical reasons or personal preference, decaffeinated coffee is something coffee lovers and connoisseurs consume regularly and in varying quantities. Top grade decaffeinated Arabica specialty coffees are part of a gourmet coffee’s choice list. They include single origin varietals from coffee growing regions such as Sumatra Estate, Costa Rican SHB, and Colombian Supremo. In fact, the list of available decaffeinated coffees is extensive so start drinking your cup now!

May I suggest you try a delicious decaffeinated Mocha-Java Blend?

Timothy (“Tim”) S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him “The Gourmet Coffee Guy.” He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.

Come visit the author’s website: http://www.ourgourmetcoffee.com

Copyright – Timothy S. Collins. All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Author: Timothy S. Collins
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We all know Portland is no stranger to delicious coffee. As pioneers of many great local products, it only seems fitting that some of the world’s best roasted coffee is made right here in this fantastic city of ours. As a purveyor and distributor of these fine coffee products let me introduce to you the best coffee you can find, not called Stumptown, in Portland, OR.

Nossa Familia Coffee

Clearly one of the best coffees roasted in Portland. Nossa Familia gets all of their green coffee beans from their family farm in Brazil. They’ve been growing coffee in the rich fertile lands of Brazil for over 100 years and the taste can’t be matched. With superb roasting skills to bring out the best of the coffee bean flavor, you simply can’t help but love their coffee.

Where to find them?

2 N. Killingsworth, Portland, 97217 (Ethos Builiding)

What makes them great?

Single origin coffees can be hit or miss, but when they hit they’re out of this world. Nossa Familia has perfected the art of consistency and quality. You haven’t lived till you’ve had an Ernesto’s latte or a Teodoro’s French press.

Cellar Door

This is one of our favorite little roasters. Jeremy and Andrea have been working hard to produce one of the finest coffees you’ve ever tasted. That would be good enough for most companies, but not for them. They strive for perfection from roasting, packaging, and brewing. Using 100% renewable energy to power their shop and their roaster they’re dedicated to helping our environment.

Where to find them?

2001 SE 11th, Portland, 97214

What makes them great?

Their caf has that neighborhood feel that just oozes charm. From the moment you walk in you can smell the waft of fresh roasted coffee as it seeps up from the cellar. All of their coffee is hand roasted in small batches ensuring the finest quality. From drip to espresso, there isn’t anything they can’t do.

Heart Coffee

Heart Coffee is a new comer to the coffee scene but has made a grand entrance. Small hand crafted artisan coffee that truly warms the heart. Highly skilled baristas and great pastries to boot this place is surely a repeat visit.

Where to find them?

2211 E Burnside, Portland, 97214

What makes them great?

You mean besides the expertly pulled shots or the fantastic home baked goods? The moment you walk into Heart you know you’re in for a treat. With a state of the art roaster located right in the heart of the caf and a beautiful espresso machine to match, the ambience can’t be topped. This place is hip- Trendy hip.

Ristretto Roasters

Ristretto Roasters has been around for a little more than a half a decade. Time has really favored them as they have perfect their craft. Artisan crafted coffee that is hand roasted in small batches. As fine a coffee as I have ever tasted.

Where to find them?

3520 Northeast 42nd Ave, Portland, 97213
3808 N Williams Ave, Portland, 97227

What makes them great?

Have you ever bought a bag of whole bean coffee that is still warm from the roasting process? You can at Ristretto.

Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters

Considered an Old World craftsmanship coffee Blue Kangaroo stands out with their roasting process. Using no formulas or automated recipe cards they simply roast by sight, sound, and smell. Their process starts with the search for the finest green coffee beans and then roasting those to make the finest black coffee you can drink.

Where to find them?

7901 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR.

What makes them great?

All of their roasting is done to order. If you want a guaranteed fresh roasted coffee, you simply can’t pass them by. Stop in and order a bag of coffee, I bet it’ll still be warm.

All of the aforementioned coffee shops are local to Portland, Oregon. Put down the Starbucks and see what else Portland has to offer.

Find coffee for your office at http://www.hhcoffeesupply.com. We Keep Your Employees Awake! Whether you have a small, medium, or large office we can provide you coffee break room supplies at wholesale pricing and bulk discounts. We offer free shipping on all of our coffee and coffee related items. We specialize in small micro roasted coffees. We carry a large line of BUNN commercial brewing equipment to for your office break room. We carry an ever increasing line of specialty coffee from the Pacific Northwest. All of our coffee is considered gourmet but at wholesale pricing. http://www.hhcoffeesupply.com

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We all know Portland is no stranger to delicious coffee. As pioneers of many great local products, it only seems fitting that some of the world’s best roasted coffee is made right here in this fantastic city of ours. As a purveyor and distributor of these fine coffee products let me introduce to you the best coffee you can find, not called Stumptown, in Portland, OR.

Nossa Familia Coffee

Clearly one of the best coffees roasted in Portland. Nossa Familia gets all of their green coffee beans from their family farm in Brazil. They’ve been growing coffee in the rich fertile lands of Brazil for over 100 years and the taste can’t be matched. With superb roasting skills to bring out the best of the coffee bean flavor, you simply can’t help but love their coffee.

Where to find them?

2 N. Killingsworth, Portland, 97217 (Ethos Builiding)

What makes them great?

Single origin coffees can be hit or miss, but when they hit they’re out of this world. Nossa Familia has perfected the art of consistency and quality. You haven’t lived till you’ve had an Ernesto’s latte or a Teodoro’s French press.

Cellar Door

This is one of our favorite little roasters. Jeremy and Andrea have been working hard to produce one of the finest coffees you’ve ever tasted. That would be good enough for most companies, but not for them. They strive for perfection from roasting, packaging, and brewing. Using 100% renewable energy to power their shop and their roaster they’re dedicated to helping our environment.

Where to find them?

2001 SE 11th, Portland, 97214

What makes them great?

Their caf has that neighborhood feel that just oozes charm. From the moment you walk in you can smell the waft of fresh roasted coffee as it seeps up from the cellar. All of their coffee is hand roasted in small batches ensuring the finest quality. From drip to espresso, there isn’t anything they can’t do.

Heart Coffee

Heart Coffee is a new comer to the coffee scene but has made a grand entrance. Small hand crafted artisan coffee that truly warms the heart. Highly skilled baristas and great pastries to boot this place is surely a repeat visit.

Where to find them?

2211 E Burnside, Portland, 97214

What makes them great?

You mean besides the expertly pulled shots or the fantastic home baked goods? The moment you walk into Heart you know you’re in for a treat. With a state of the art roaster located right in the heart of the caf and a beautiful espresso machine to match, the ambience can’t be topped. This place is hip- Trendy hip.

Ristretto Roasters

Ristretto Roasters has been around for a little more than a half a decade. Time has really favored them as they have perfect their craft. Artisan crafted coffee that is hand roasted in small batches. As fine a coffee as I have ever tasted.

Where to find them?

3520 Northeast 42nd Ave, Portland, 97213
3808 N Williams Ave, Portland, 97227

What makes them great?

Have you ever bought a bag of whole bean coffee that is still warm from the roasting process? You can at Ristretto.

Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters

Considered an Old World craftsmanship coffee Blue Kangaroo stands out with their roasting process. Using no formulas or automated recipe cards they simply roast by sight, sound, and smell. Their process starts with the search for the finest green coffee beans and then roasting those to make the finest black coffee you can drink.

Where to find them?

7901 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR.

What makes them great?

All of their roasting is done to order. If you want a guaranteed fresh roasted coffee, you simply can’t pass them by. Stop in and order a bag of coffee, I bet it’ll still be warm.

All of the aforementioned coffee shops are local to Portland, Oregon. Put down the Starbucks and see what else Portland has to offer.

Find coffee for your office at http://www.hhcoffeesupply.com. We Keep Your Employees Awake! Whether you have a small, medium, or large office we can provide you coffee break room supplies at wholesale pricing and bulk discounts. We offer free shipping on all of our coffee and coffee related items. We specialize in small micro roasted coffees. We carry a large line of BUNN commercial brewing equipment to for your office break room. We carry an ever increasing line of specialty coffee from the Pacific Northwest. All of our coffee is considered gourmet but at wholesale pricing. http://www.hhcoffeesupply.com

Author: Eric Hermeling
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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Cones with filters, well, many coffee drinkers turn to these little devices when their regular coffee machines are breaks, needs repair or replacement. This improvisation can provide a better-than-nothing cup. These devices are great for emergencies or traveling in places where java is a foreign drink.

Filter machines are economical and brew a great cup of joe. For the person who prefers to wake-up to the smell of coffee, many have timers. Other machines shut off after a period of time to prevent carafes from burning or machines catching on fire.

Percolators are a great old-fashioned way to brew coffee. With their welcome thumping noise as they percolate the water through the beans, many people relive memories of grandparents, parents and coffee sharing moments. These java makers have no magic switches so users must remember to pull out the cord.

Turkish coffee ibriks are simple devices where ground beans, sugar and water brews a foamy beverage thick as ink. Guaranteed to give you a jolt when you drink it, this coffee is definitely an acquired taste.

French/Italian Presses make elegant full-bodied kaffe. When you follow the simple directions of coffee, adding water and pushing the press in the correct order, it is delicious. When you don’t follow directions, the beverage is full of floating grounds.

One-cup machines are perfect for the one-cup coffee drinkers. Prepared this way, it is in little containers and hot water is added. With a variety of flavors available, the first cup can be one flavor and by the third cup you will wonder how life could get any better.

Italian Moka pots brew espresso on top of the stove. These little stainless-steel machines grew a great small cup of espresso coffee. People are amazed at the rich coffee that comes out of such a small and nondescript java machine.

Espresso Makers are the queen of coffee makers. These machines allow you to make a variety of coffee drinks.

Cheap machines will give you a great cup, but the more expensive ones will provide a fantastic coffee experience with steamed milk or cream.

Come along for a wonderful journey of coffee. At Senseo coffee pod we’ll explore all the lore, the history and the aromas of the beautiful coffee bean. If your interest is coffee, whether profound or passing come and enjoy some Douwe Egberts Senseo coffee pods with us today.

Author: Rick Brogan
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There are a number of species of ganoderma that have been used in traditional Chinese and other Asian traditional medicine for many centuries, although it is on the Ganoderma Lucidum species that we are focusing on here in its specific usage with coffee to form the drink known as ‘Gano healthy coffee’.

Reishi contains a number of terpenoids antioxidants along with polysaccharides and the trace mineral organic germanium, and the coffee it is used in as a delivery system contains a lower level of caffeine than standard ground coffee. In addition to its strong antioxidant properties, it is highly supportive of your immune system, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antidiabetic and helps to lower your blood pressure and reduce your blood cholesterol levels.

Add to that the strong antioxidant properties of regular coffee, and you have a potent healthy drink that thoroughly deserves the name bestowed on it of ‘gano healthy coffee’. The fungus is generally accepted as one of the most highly respected medicinal mushrooms and is believed to be the oldest mushroom used in traditional medicine. It has been subject to many scientific analyses to determine its constituents, and also tested for its effectiveness in treating the medical conditions for which it has been widely acclaimed throughout the Orient.

Germanium is a mineral that enhances the oxygen uptake of your blood by over 50%, and it not only improves your circulation, but has been used to prevent pains in the legs and extremities during exercise. Healthy coffee with added Ganoderma offers an energy boost several times that of ginseng and similar herbs. People drink Ganoderma coffee for that and a number of other reasons. By combining low caffeine Brazilian coffee beans and Ganoderma Lucidum, you end up with a drink that offers all the benefits of real coffee without the side-effects of caffeine, along with the added benefits of Reishi.

Gano healthy coffee is one of the healthiest drinks you can consume, and the ideal solution for coffee drinkers that want all the health benefits without drinking excessive caffeine. You can give yourself a great energy boost without getting hooked and lying awake half the night and getting the caffeine shakes in the morning. The negatives of coffee are largely removed and replaced with the benefits of the Chinese magic mushroom!

The benefits of gano healthy coffee to your circulation and heart were briefly touched upon above but let’s look at these in more detail. One of the properties of a strong antioxidant is its ability to destroy free radicals. These are small highly reactive oxidizing agents that are generated during the body’s metabolism and cellular respiration, and also from exposure to pollutants such as traffic and industrial emissions, tobacco smoke and also to strong sunlight.

These free radicals, such as hydrogen peroxide and superoxide, oxidize the LDL cholesterol in your blood that then deposits on your arterial walls to form plaques of cholesterol that gradually build up to block your arteries. This causes strokes and heart attacks, each of which can be fatal. The antioxidants contained in coffee beans and in Ganoderma Lucidum destroy these free radicals and prevent this from happening. They can also lower your overall cholesterol levels, and the anti-inflammatory properties of gano healthy coffee help to overcome the inflammation that can lead to serious conditions such as some cancers, serious allergies and asthma.

The polysaccharides and triterpenes in Ganoderma help your liver to rid your body of toxins, and coffee drinkers in general have been found to suffer fewer liver problems that those that do not drink it. Your liver is your body’s main detox plant, and the combination of the Reishi and coffee is a very powerful one in keeping your blood pure and free from unwanted toxins.

While both coffee and Ganoderma Lucidum are very powerful antioxidants, antitoxins and anti-inflammatories in their own rights, when combined they present a powerful cocktail of health-giving substances that has long been recognized as second to none in its effect on your liver, heart, blood and many other organs of the body.

Few would disagree that people drink Ganoderma coffee – the so-called gano healthy coffee – to help them live healthier and longer and the science of today certainly appears to support them in that use.

Further information on Gano Healthy Coffee can be found on http://www.healthy-gourmet-coffee.net where you will also find information on various other forms of coffee and also the coffee makers used to produce the perfect drink.

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Some of the connoisseurs of coffee opine that coffee has two virtues; one it’s wet and the other that it’s warm. But both give a delightful feeling and totally relax and refresh the drinker. Jesssi Lane Adams once said that “Coffee smells like freshly ground heaven. ” What else can be so heavenly other than a cup of hot coffee? And that too which you get in bed early in the morning!!

But then it is not just the older generation which is a fan of this lovely beverage. Even the children enjoy this drink very much. How can anybody miss out the joyous expression on a child’s face when he/she has had a glass full of cold coffee after a tiring play day? The expression says it all about this brew.

The children are always hyper-active and loose track of time while they are busy playing. This can easily cause them to become dehydrated. Dehydration can make them ill. In the summer season, especially, there should be a greater intake of liquids. This can be done by drinking lots of water and also some amount of milk. But to get the children to drink milk without throwing a tantrum is always a feat achieved. So the next best option is to add something to the milk and water and offer it to them.

Here enters the magical COFFEE!! Which child can resist a cup of the drink and if it is served in their favorite cartoon styled cup?

The coffee has changed forms according to the regions and the climatic conditions. In the hot and humid climate, people prefer to have a cup of iced coffee or a cold coffee. Hot coffee is also used but with the advent of the cold coffee, there have been many variations in this drink. Children love it when there is a dollop of ice-cream put in the coffee. There are many people who love to have coffee mixed with some amount of alcohol content.

There are many recipes which have been developed over the years which can be served with various kinds of meals. Some of the coffees like the Brazilian coffee and the Jamaican coffee is always a hot favorite (no pun intended).

Some of the recipes are really simple and do not require too many ingredients too. They can easily be made by children too. There are others, like the gourmet coffee which needs special care. These types of beverages are a complex mix of various ingredients like alcohol, some herbs and other spices. They can be created by experts only and have a distinct flavor and taste.

Some of the people prefer to have their coffee very strong and bitter while others like it mild. But whatever the choice, there is no escaping from this enticing drink called the Coffee and one cup a day is never enough for the coffee lovers. As some of the people who appreciate this brew say “Caffeine isn’t a drug, it’s a vitamin!!”

Therefore anyone who tries to criticize this wonderful drink, one can easily refute him be saying that “Life Certainly Begins After Coffee. “

For more information on Best Coffee and Coffee Recipes please visit our website.

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Likewise coffee and romance too go hand in hand. Since the advent of coffee and its subsequent popularity, coffee houses have been an integral part of any town or city. They have been the meeting places of both men and women where they used to gather and discuss a variety of subjects ranging from the more personal romantic ones to the more business related. Coffee houses gave a much needed space for leisurely conversation without the hindrance of the outside world. Many a romances have begun and flourished over a hot cup of coffee. There is a Turkish proverb which says “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and as sweet as love. “

This proves to be very true when one visualizes the beverage and the impact it has on the human body and the various sentiments it arouses. It can easily draw similarity because true love is also intense and all consuming. It really rejuvenates one’s body and mind. This mystical drink too has the same effect and people once addicted to coffee can rarely let go of it.

Paris is considered the Romantic Capital of the world and since the introduction of the coffee in the late 17th century; the very concept of romance saw a sea change. Many coffee houses or cafes came into existence which served coffee on a cobblestone street which was the perfect setting for people in love. Coffee became an aphrodisiac for the romantics who would spend hours talking over a cup of hot coffee. There is a popular German saying that says “Coffee and love are best when they are hot. “

Can anyone really resist a cup of coffee sitting in front of the fireplace and having a cozy time with one’s beloved? Or can anything be more romantic than the freshly brewed coffee being served by your romantic partner first thing in the morning? One actually enjoys the sound of the coffee grinder when it is being used by your spouse or partner. It doesn’t sound like an intrusion, rather it gives a nice feeling that someone cares about you and is going to such great lengths as to preparing a freshly grounded coffee for you. This is the magic of Coffee.

Coffee always gives a cozy and warm feeling and therefore this drink has become the mainstay of couples round the world and has come to be synonymous with romantic rendezvous. There can be many romantic ideas which include coffee. Some of them are given below for people who would like to surprise their beloved with a romantic gesture. These work for people who are supposedly labeled unromantic by their partners:

Breakfast in Bed including warm delicious croissants and a hot cup of coffee
A cup of hot coffee while it is raining outside
Rendezvous at a cozy coffee shop while sitting in a corner
Long Drive and hot coffee in a village cafeteria
Slow & Soothing music & cup of hot coffee for both
Reading a Book to your Partner while Sipping a cup of Coffee

I am sure that any person who is in love will really love to try out these romantic ideas. If he/she meets with success then the whole credit should rightfully belong to this wonderful drink called the COFFEE.

For more information on Coffee and Coffee Fun please visit our website.

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So, here are some thoughts to consider:

1. are you looking for an improved coffee experience,
2. looking to save money, and
3. are you a regular coffee drinker (you want more than just a cup of coffee).

For improved coffee experience there are several things to consider – selecting the right roast coffee bean (for the flavour), setting the correct grind, and brewing for freshness. All of these are made easier by a grind and brew coffee maker. Its convenient and automated.

A built in grinder is capable of grinding up to 10 – 12 cups of coffee (for the regular coffee drinker). And the best units are able to keep the coffee hot for hours and not have it bitter or burnt.

By grinding fresh the roast coffee beans the aroma adds to the coffee experience, and the flavour is fresh as possible. The difference between the aroma of fresh ground beans compared with stale coffee is… immense. Your nose knows, trust it – you can tell the difference.

Freshness is lost when oxygen in the air comes in contract with the ground beans and oils. With a grind and brew coffee maker – there is minimal contact with air so the flavours are the freshest possible. The full flavour of the bean is released from grind, to brew, to your cup.

If you’re looking to save space in your kitchen then a grind and brew coffee maker is a good option to consider. With both the grinder and the coffee maker in one unit, you don’t need a separate grinder and a separate coffee maker, thereby saving space (and hassle). Also, you don’t need a separate filter as most of these coffeemakers have built in filters.

If you are looking to save money and you haven’t yet purchased a separate grinder yet – wait. For two reasons – better grind quality and savings.

The grinders used for grinding coffee beans should use a burr grinding mechanism to get the best flavour from the coffee beans. With grind and brew coffee makers the burr grinder is incorporated in the integrated into the single unit.. Other grinders may lack in this mechanism and as such may not serve the purpose appropriately.

In addition, you will save money by having the grinder as part of the coffee making appliance. This saving is even better if you are ordering online, as you will save in the shipping costs. This also applies to the coffee filter as well..

Most g&b coffee makers are automated. They have built in timers and other settings which enable you to have freshly brewed coffee just ready for you when you wake in the morning. Do you know what it is like to wake up to the smell of fresh coffee in the morning – next to heaven, and a great way to start the day.

So when is the best time to get a grind and brew coffee maker? When you are looking to replace your existing coffee maker (or looking to get your first) and you are looking for convenience, savings and a better coffee experience.

Greg Rogers is a coffee nut who just loves coffee. He’s used dripolators, plungers, on-cup coffee makers… etc, the lot.

For more information on what to look for in selecting a new coffee maker, go to GrindandBrew-Coffeemaker.com

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For people looking for a natural approach to low acid coffee, some coffee beans are roasted with mushroom extracts from Ganoderma or Reishi mushrooms to enhance the flavor and reduce the acidity to make the coffee easier on sensitive stomachs. The mushrooms and beans are steamed naturally to reduce the acidity without compromising the flavor of the coffee. This is an herbal roasting method that still leaves the same taste, aroma, and caffeine levels. These mushrooms have been used for thousands of years to improve mood, increase focus, and help detoxify the liver. Chemically altered beans can have the same effect on acidity levels but may have altered taste, aroma, and reduced caffeine.

Besides altering the beans or roasting them with mushroom extracts to lower the acidity, you can change the way you brew to get a more low acid coffee. The toddy maker, also known as Cold-Brew coffee maker, actually makes a cold coffee concentrate. A drip coffee maker involves putting coffee beans into a filter and having hot water pass through the filter slowly to extract the coffee flavors. A press style coffee maker involves steeping the coffee in hot water for several minutes before pressing the grounds to separate them from the coffee and pouring it off. On the other hand, a toddy maker uses concentrated coffee and adds it to hot water. You can store this concentrate in a refrigerator to make your coffee later. This cold brewing methods leads to a lower acidity level in the finished coffee, making this low acid coffee easier for people with sensitive stomachs.

Coffee has a wonderful flavor, can give you a good energy boost in morning, and even has many good qualities for your health. When consumed in moderation without adding unnecessary calories from too much cream or sugar it can be good for your heart, help reduce your risk of cancer, relieve pain, boost your mood, and even help prevent cavities. Even if you have a sensitive stomach you may want to consider having an occasional cup of low acid coffee. Just remember to look for low acid coffee beans or a ganoderma enriched instant coffee.

Just remember to look for low acid coffee beans or ganoderma enriched instant (ready brew) coffee. Remember that the acidity can be reduced artificially and naturally. Or you can try a cold brewing method for low acid coffee. Just look for beans that are specially marked as low acid coffee beans or a toddy maker and even people with sensitive stomachs can enjoy their morning java.

Phillip Bynes is a proud husband, father, licensed massage therapist, and Family First Entrepreneur. As an active member of the health and wellness community, he provides resources to people who absolutely love coffee and embrace an opportunity to replace that unhealthy cup of coffee with a low acid ganoderma enriched coffee that can provide substantial health benefits. Learn more at www.DrinkCoffee4Life.com.

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I suspect that no matter how much you like your coffee you surely have your own opinion as to which is the best tasting coffee. Perhaps you like a shot of espresso or a latte but maybe you just want that cup regardless of what’s in it!

Generally speaking there are two types of coffee,one derived from Arabica coffee beans and the other from Robusta beans.

Coffee from the Arabica bean is the higher quality coffee and being more popular accounts for around 75% to 80% of the coffee drunk around the world. Robusta is of lesser quality but still good in taste and makes up for around 20% of the world’s coffee.Both of these beans are grown in Latin America,Southern Asia and Africa. As soon as the beans, known as berries on the plant, are ripe they are picked, dried and roasted to varying degrees depending on the desired flavors. Once roasted the coffee beans are ground and brewed to make coffee.The roasting process produces the characteristics and the flavors of coffee by expanding the green beans, changing their color, taste, smell and density. As the heat is absorbed by the beans their color changes from green to yellow and from yellow to various shades of brown. During the latter stages of roasting the surface of the bean starts to look shiny in appearance as natural oils appear on its surface. The longer the roast the darker the bean.

Lightly roasted coffee allows a lighter bodied coffee and it is easy to distinguish the taste created in the bean by the soil and weather conditions as well as the growing region and so you’ll probably be able to locate where the bean came from. Darkly roasted coffee beans however, have been roasted to the point where the dominant flavor becomes the roast itself and you’ll be hard pressed to guess where the coffee came from.

Brewing also plays an important role in coffee drinking as the better the coffee machine is that you use as a coffee maker the better coffee you can make. Since the fresher the coffee is the more aromatic and flavorful it is and therefore it’s better to grind coffee beans yourself just prior to brewing so you can enjoy the best tasting cup.

All can contribute to a great cup of coffee, but which is the best coffee? Well again that depends on personal taste and preference but here below is a short coffee guide to help you decide:

Dark Roasts

This is coffee that is roasted longer. It’s darker and has a smoky flavor. If you like this, then you’ll enjoy French coffee, Espresso Coffee or Italian Coffee, although some French roast can be considered as medium roast as well.

Medium Roasts
These are a little sweeter tasting than a lighter roast with good aromas,fully flavored and balanced acidity. You can look for American, Viennese or City roast if you like to enjoy a cup of medium roasted coffee. This is also the category for most breakfast blends in the US.

Light Roasts
This light roasted coffee contains more caffeine that other categories but they offer less taste and body than the other two types of roasts. Look for New England or Cinnamon roasts.

Truth be told no one can tell you exactly what the best coffee is for you. Some people prefer a particular type of coffee while others enjoy another. There are many producers, roasters and retailers of coffee so go out and try them all as ultimately it is up to you to decide which one suits your palate the best.

For more good advice on choosing a good coffee and a coffee machine [http://www.goodcoffeeclub.com] visit my website at, [http://www.goodcoffeeclub.com]

Author: Brian Potter
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I suspect that no matter how much you like your coffee you surely have your own opinion as to which is the best tasting coffee. Perhaps you like a shot of espresso or a latte but maybe you just want that cup regardless of what’s in it!

Generally speaking there are two types of coffee,one derived from Arabica coffee beans and the other from Robusta beans.

Coffee from the Arabica bean is the higher quality coffee and being more popular accounts for around 75% to 80% of the coffee drunk around the world. Robusta is of lesser quality but still good in taste and makes up for around 20% of the world’s coffee.Both of these beans are grown in Latin America,Southern Asia and Africa. As soon as the beans, known as berries on the plant, are ripe they are picked, dried and roasted to varying degrees depending on the desired flavors. Once roasted the coffee beans are ground and brewed to make coffee.The roasting process produces the characteristics and the flavors of coffee by expanding the green beans, changing their color, taste, smell and density. As the heat is absorbed by the beans their color changes from green to yellow and from yellow to various shades of brown. During the latter stages of roasting the surface of the bean starts to look shiny in appearance as natural oils appear on its surface. The longer the roast the darker the bean.

Lightly roasted coffee allows a lighter bodied coffee and it is easy to distinguish the taste created in the bean by the soil and weather conditions as well as the growing region and so you’ll probably be able to locate where the bean came from. Darkly roasted coffee beans however, have been roasted to the point where the dominant flavor becomes the roast itself and you’ll be hard pressed to guess where the coffee came from.

Brewing also plays an important role in coffee drinking as the better the coffee machine is that you use as a coffee maker the better coffee you can make. Since the fresher the coffee is the more aromatic and flavorful it is and therefore it’s better to grind coffee beans yourself just prior to brewing so you can enjoy the best tasting cup.

All can contribute to a great cup of coffee, but which is the best coffee? Well again that depends on personal taste and preference but here below is a short coffee guide to help you decide:

Dark Roasts

This is coffee that is roasted longer. It’s darker and has a smoky flavor. If you like this, then you’ll enjoy French coffee, Espresso Coffee or Italian Coffee, although some French roast can be considered as medium roast as well.

Medium Roasts
These are a little sweeter tasting than a lighter roast with good aromas,fully flavored and balanced acidity. You can look for American, Viennese or City roast if you like to enjoy a cup of medium roasted coffee. This is also the category for most breakfast blends in the US.

Light Roasts
This light roasted coffee contains more caffeine that other categories but they offer less taste and body than the other two types of roasts. Look for New England or Cinnamon roasts.

Truth be told no one can tell you exactly what the best coffee is for you. Some people prefer a particular type of coffee while others enjoy another. There are many producers, roasters and retailers of coffee so go out and try them all as ultimately it is up to you to decide which one suits your palate the best.

For more good advice on choosing a good coffee and a coffee machine [http://www.goodcoffeeclub.com] visit my website at, [http://www.goodcoffeeclub.com]

Author: Brian Potter
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Coffee chaff from coffee roasting and spent coffee grounds from coffee manufacturing can also be used as CO2-neutral fuels. Spent coffee grounds from soluble coffee production can be burned as renewable fuel which replaces or reduces fossil fuel use for other production stages.

Four common sustainable coffee by-products include the following,

Composting

• Coffee pulp is a rich source of nutrients: 0.5% nitrogen; 0.15% phosphorus, and 0.5% potassium.
• Coffee pulp can be treated and used as organic fertilizer.
• Usually the coffee pulp is placed on piles and left to compost for about 3 to 12 months.
• During that time, coffee pulp turns into rich, black humus excellent for composting.
• Using organic fertilizers improves soil conditions and increases agricultural yield.
• Farmers save money otherwise spent buying inorganic fertilizers.

Mushroom planting soil

• Coffee pulp can also be used as planting soil for mushroom production.
• When used for this purpose, the coffee pulp is fermented for about two days.
• The coffee pulp is then pasteurized with hot water, drained, dried and mixed with mushroom spores.
• Next, the mixture is put in plastic bags with holes where the mushrooms develop for about 3 to 4 weeks.
• When the mushrooms grow out of the holes, they are collected.
• One bag allows for about 2 to 3 mushroom harvests.
• The fresh mushrooms are for table consumption or they can be dried for sale.
• The income from mushroom growing can be significant for the farmers who do this.

Animal feed supplement

• Coffee pulp is very rich in nutrients.
• Coffee pulp can be dried and used in animal feed.
• The pulp needs to be treated as quickly as possible to prevent the development of fungi.
• Usually, coffee pulp is treated with calcium hydroxide and dried under pressure.
• Another way to dry pulp, in the absence of industrial equipment, is to mix the coffee pulp with sugar cane molasses or other inorganic substances before storing the mix in silos.
• The resulting silage is available for use after 3 weeks and can remain stored for up to 18 months.
• The use of coffee pulp for this by-product appears to offer limited value because the cost of processing the pulp can exceed the gain derived from its use.
• The research on the effects of caffeine, potassium and other natural chemicals in the pulp on the health of animals is ongoing and will be influential for the future of this by-product.

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• The most energy consuming step in coffee processing is drying.
• Sun drying is very common and offers many benefits but has drawbacks as well.
• Sun drying conserves energy, minimizes the use of fossil fuels and reduces costs.
• However, parchment coffee can be contaminated with dust and dirt during the sun drying process.
• Rainstorms happen without warning and are a challenge for farmers to prevent bean re-wetting which can promote bacterial infections and moldy growth.
• Because sun drying is time intensive, many coffee processors choose mechanical drying. The downside is that the cost to operate mechanical dryers is high and can cut down on margins.
• Using coffee parchment husks as the energy source for burners for heat exchangers of coffee driers is both a great environmentally friendly waste-recycling and energy-saving solution.

With international markets changing and the economic pressures mounting everywhere, crops such as coffee require innovative thinking to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, quality and competitiveness. Sustainable coffee by-product development will continue to be a fast growing and important field of research.

What about drinking a delicious cup of Kona Extra Fancy Certified?

Timothy (“Tim”) S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him “Gourmet Coffee Guy.” He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.

Come visit the author’s website: http://www.ourgourmetcoffee.com

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Coffee chaff from coffee roasting and spent coffee grounds from coffee manufacturing can also be used as CO2-neutral fuels. Spent coffee grounds from soluble coffee production can be burned as renewable fuel which replaces or reduces fossil fuel use for other production stages.

Four common sustainable coffee by-products include the following,

Composting

• Coffee pulp is a rich source of nutrients: 0.5% nitrogen; 0.15% phosphorus, and 0.5% potassium.
• Coffee pulp can be treated and used as organic fertilizer.
• Usually the coffee pulp is placed on piles and left to compost for about 3 to 12 months.
• During that time, coffee pulp turns into rich, black humus excellent for composting.
• Using organic fertilizers improves soil conditions and increases agricultural yield.
• Farmers save money otherwise spent buying inorganic fertilizers.

Mushroom planting soil

• Coffee pulp can also be used as planting soil for mushroom production.
• When used for this purpose, the coffee pulp is fermented for about two days.
• The coffee pulp is then pasteurized with hot water, drained, dried and mixed with mushroom spores.
• Next, the mixture is put in plastic bags with holes where the mushrooms develop for about 3 to 4 weeks.
• When the mushrooms grow out of the holes, they are collected.
• One bag allows for about 2 to 3 mushroom harvests.
• The fresh mushrooms are for table consumption or they can be dried for sale.
• The income from mushroom growing can be significant for the farmers who do this.

Animal feed supplement

• Coffee pulp is very rich in nutrients.
• Coffee pulp can be dried and used in animal feed.
• The pulp needs to be treated as quickly as possible to prevent the development of fungi.
• Usually, coffee pulp is treated with calcium hydroxide and dried under pressure.
• Another way to dry pulp, in the absence of industrial equipment, is to mix the coffee pulp with sugar cane molasses or other inorganic substances before storing the mix in silos.
• The resulting silage is available for use after 3 weeks and can remain stored for up to 18 months.
• The use of coffee pulp for this by-product appears to offer limited value because the cost of processing the pulp can exceed the gain derived from its use.
• The research on the effects of caffeine, potassium and other natural chemicals in the pulp on the health of animals is ongoing and will be influential for the future of this by-product.

Energy source for heat exchangers of coffee driers

• The most energy consuming step in coffee processing is drying.
• Sun drying is very common and offers many benefits but has drawbacks as well.
• Sun drying conserves energy, minimizes the use of fossil fuels and reduces costs.
• However, parchment coffee can be contaminated with dust and dirt during the sun drying process.
• Rainstorms happen without warning and are a challenge for farmers to prevent bean re-wetting which can promote bacterial infections and moldy growth.
• Because sun drying is time intensive, many coffee processors choose mechanical drying. The downside is that the cost to operate mechanical dryers is high and can cut down on margins.
• Using coffee parchment husks as the energy source for burners for heat exchangers of coffee driers is both a great environmentally friendly waste-recycling and energy-saving solution.

With international markets changing and the economic pressures mounting everywhere, crops such as coffee require innovative thinking to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, quality and competitiveness. Sustainable coffee by-product development will continue to be a fast growing and important field of research.

What about drinking a delicious cup of Kona Extra Fancy Certified?

Timothy (“Tim”) S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him “Gourmet Coffee Guy.” He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.

Come visit the author’s website: http://www.ourgourmetcoffee.com

Copyright – Timothy S. Collins. All Rights Reserved Worldwide

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Starting in the mid 1800′s balance brewers and vacuum pots were introduced. Although plunger or press brewing systems existed, the ability to make a tight enough plunger/filter was not there. Consequently the coffee was brewed accompanied by grounds in the cup. It wasn’t until the 1900′s that the press pot started to increase in popularity and show up in stores. Later in the 1900′s stainless steel pot and filter were introduced.

The best press pot coffee is made with freshly ground coffee. Your choice of coffee grinder can make the difference between a superb cup of coffee and a so-so cup of coffee. With the coffee press pot, you want large chunks of coffee as opposed to the fine grind of espresso. The proper grinder will give you an even grind and will make the coffee the same size, consequently each morsel will react in the same way to the water and the process.

If the coffee is too finely ground, the press is much more difficult to operate. Most coffee reviewers will recommend a cone type grinder to achieve the even course ground coffee you will enjoy in your French press pot. Other types of grinders will produce uneven grounds and ultimately cause grounds to be the last swallow of that cup. That is not what you are trying to achieve. Sludge free coffee is much more enjoyable. If you don’t mind a little sludge in the bottom of your cup, you can purchase a less expensive grinder. Don’t buy cheap, buy quality.

Another consideration is the filter that you use. There are nylon filters and metal filters. The metal filters will require a course grind of your coffee, similar to coarse pepper from a pepper mill. The nylon filters can better handle an uneven grind or one that is actually too fine for the best taste from the French press coffee maker.

While shopping, consider the coffee you purchase and the water you use. The coffee you use should not be freshly roasted. Because of the carbon dioxide present in early roasted coffee beans, the amount of foam will be larger and therefore go over your filter causing a bit of sludge in your cup of coffee. The larger your pot, the more foam will be produced and consequently the more grounds you will have in your finished product. Not good.

If the water coming out of your faucet tastes terrible to you, so will your coffee. Areas of the country with strong sulfur taste or other undesirable tastes will want to use bottled water to achieve the best tasting coffee that has ever traveled over their lips and taste buds. You would not invest in a French press coffee maker and fine coffee beans and ultimately skimp on the quality of water that you use to brew the pot.

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Starting in the mid 1800′s balance brewers and vacuum pots were introduced. Although plunger or press brewing systems existed, the ability to make a tight enough plunger/filter was not there. Consequently the coffee was brewed accompanied by grounds in the cup. It wasn’t until the 1900′s that the press pot started to increase in popularity and show up in stores. Later in the 1900′s stainless steel pot and filter were introduced.

The best press pot coffee is made with freshly ground coffee. Your choice of coffee grinder can make the difference between a superb cup of coffee and a so-so cup of coffee. With the coffee press pot, you want large chunks of coffee as opposed to the fine grind of espresso. The proper grinder will give you an even grind and will make the coffee the same size, consequently each morsel will react in the same way to the water and the process.

If the coffee is too finely ground, the press is much more difficult to operate. Most coffee reviewers will recommend a cone type grinder to achieve the even course ground coffee you will enjoy in your French press pot. Other types of grinders will produce uneven grounds and ultimately cause grounds to be the last swallow of that cup. That is not what you are trying to achieve. Sludge free coffee is much more enjoyable. If you don’t mind a little sludge in the bottom of your cup, you can purchase a less expensive grinder. Don’t buy cheap, buy quality.

Another consideration is the filter that you use. There are nylon filters and metal filters. The metal filters will require a course grind of your coffee, similar to coarse pepper from a pepper mill. The nylon filters can better handle an uneven grind or one that is actually too fine for the best taste from the French press coffee maker.

While shopping, consider the coffee you purchase and the water you use. The coffee you use should not be freshly roasted. Because of the carbon dioxide present in early roasted coffee beans, the amount of foam will be larger and therefore go over your filter causing a bit of sludge in your cup of coffee. The larger your pot, the more foam will be produced and consequently the more grounds you will have in your finished product. Not good.

If the water coming out of your faucet tastes terrible to you, so will your coffee. Areas of the country with strong sulfur taste or other undesirable tastes will want to use bottled water to achieve the best tasting coffee that has ever traveled over their lips and taste buds. You would not invest in a French press coffee maker and fine coffee beans and ultimately skimp on the quality of water that you use to brew the pot.

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Author: Norman Burr
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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