During the vacation I got to see many of the wonders that Amsterdam has to offer. One of the first things I went to see was the Van Gogh Museum. Having just gotten off the plane I was tired, but some of his art is just amazing to see, and I did not want to wait to see them. After…
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Certified Organic Vs Fair Trade Certified
The title of this article is disturbing. The concepts of Organic and Fair Trade are very important to building (rebuilding) a sustainable society. The good news is that the certifications are not mutually exclusive and actually complement each other nicely. First, a word about certification. In our current market, third party certification is essential to both organic and fair trade.…
Following The History Of Coffee
The following paragraphs summarize the work of the history of coffee experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of coffee history. Of the drinks available to people today, few are as famous as coffee. Perhaps the best source of caffeine short of the new energy drinks being developed, coffee is popular in a variety of places, from the…
Producing Quality Beans For Our Coffee Makers
Coffee requires very special climatic conditions to thrive, and it only grows in tropical areas with a steady supply of rain and sunshine. Even so, from its origins in Ethiopia, where most of the beans are still harvested from wild plants, coffee production has spread around the globe. The main producing areas are centered on the equator, in a slim…
About Gourmet Coffee
Gourmet Coffee – Not Only Gourmet Food Gourmet Coffee, what is not to love? For those who are hooked on coffee, Gourmet coffee is what gets the day off to a good start, and it picks us up in the middle of the day. Coffee has been around for thousands of years. Gourmet coffee however, has been around for less…
Cappuccino From The Plant To The Store
Coffee bean production is a worldwide industry, second equal moneywise to petroleum. It is 2000 years old. There are two main types of beans, arabica, first produced on the Arabian Peninsula, and robusta with double the caffeine. The coffee cherry is not a valued fruit; only its bean is needed. This bean is aged, then roasted, ground and finally brewed…
Coffeehouse Lingo How To Order The Perfect Cup Of Coffee
These days when you walk in to a coffee shop it’s a whole new world. You’re not just ordering a “coffee”. You’re ordering a “coffee drink”. There’s an entire language you need to know just to order a coffee drink! It all starts with placing your order. It used to be that you’d tell a waitress what you wanted. Now…
Enjoying Your Favorites With A Coffee And Latte Machine
For the hard and true coffee lovers among us there are few roads we would not travel for the perfect cup of coffee. We have our favorites – usually house specialties with a $5 price tag that cause lines at our nearby coffee houses. And we travel there each and every day – sometimes several times a day – to…
Cappuccino Other Worldwide Coffees Ideas
There was a time in America where Folger’s coffee dominated, with instant and drip varieties, taken with sugar and/or milk. Then, our world expanded with Skybury from Australia to Peaberry from Kenya, and let’s not forget Barcelona’s Kona. Nowadays, there are so many varieties of great coffees, blends from so many countries, it is positively mind-boggling. Not surprising to note…
The Beauty Of The Office Espresso Machine
Nowhere is coffee more needed than in an office setting. You may have had your required morning cup at home or in the car on the way to work. But the coffee provided at the office is absolutely essential to getting through a day coherent and sane. It’s no secret that caffeine – in moderation – is a stimulant that…