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Drink your cup of coffee while finding out International Coffee Flavours |
Coffee history story goes like this...
The legend says that people had their first coffee cup in 7 th century, and the others claims it was happened in 9 th , but the story is the same. |
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True coffee lovers always drink their coffee black, yes? Wrong. Today, there are more flavors and blends of coffee than there in any wine selection, so let loose and start enjoying the 101 different ways to taste the marvelous gift of coffee.
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Starbucks. When you say the name, it automatically conjures up an image: an upscale coffee bar with light wood, glass and chrome. The invigorating and inviting aroma of brewed coffee and the café atmosphere has made Starbucks the best-known specialty coffee roaster and server in the world. Starbucks has done an excellent job of branding their company - it is the only coffee brand that is on the list of 100 most recognized brands in the world. What makes the Starbucks brand and the Starbucks coffee... |
Ah, espresso! It's been called the nectar of the gods and the elixir of energy. Properly prepared, the perfect shot of espresso is an unparalleled sensory experience, encompassing four of the five senses - five, if you include the sound of this delicious drink as it is prepared and consumed. A perfectly turned out shot of espresso is an incredibly refreshing hot beverage and has been termed 'the god shot'. There has been a great deal written about how to achieve a perfect shot/cup of espresso every time. Brewing the perfect cup of espresso consistently is a talent to which most baristas - both professional and at-home - aspire. What does it take to brew a perfect cup of espresso? Here are ten tips to help you make every shot of espresso a perfect shot... |
Sometimes, what goes in your gourmet coffee can be as important as the coffee itself. In 1961 Nestle revolutionized the way we drink our coffee by introducing the world's first non-dairy powdered coffee creamer. Borden's followed not long after with Cremora, and powdered non-dairy creamer became a staple in many American kitchens... |
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If you greet the morning with the aroma of freshly brewing coffee, you are one of billions of people worldwide who indulge in the daily grind of coffee consumption. According to the latest coffee statistics from the International Coffee Organization (ICO), we pour about 1.4 billion cups of coffee a day worldwide. That's a lot of coffee, and about 45 percent of it (400 million cups a day!) is drunk in the United States. The United States is the single biggest consumer of coffee in the world - but that does not mean that the typical person in the U.S. drinks more coffee than the typical person in any other country...
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Bored of your usual coffee? Fed up with latte or cappuccino? Then why not try something a bit different? In order to make your own unusual speciality coffee drinks or to produce them in your catering establishment you will need a few extra ingredients.
In addition to your espresso beans, sugars, milk and chocolate dustings that are used to make most standard coffee drinks you will need to purchase a supply of cherries, almonds, hazelnuts, whipped cream and ground cinnamon. These will probably suffice for most recipes and of course not all are required for every recipe.
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What is the caffeine?
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Caffeine was discovered in coffee in 1820.
It is an alkaloid (C8H10O2N4·H2O) found in coffee bean and tea leaf, cacao and some other plants.
Caffeine is drug that increases the blood pressure, stimulates the central nervous system and stimulates the action of the heart and lungs.
Caffeine wakes up creates better mood, even euphoria. But don't drink it too much, because it can cause depression, insomnia, headache, and weakness. It is present in most cola beverages. |
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Did you know
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The northern people drinks more coffee then anyone.
By the records from 2001 year, the tradition continues, the Turks drinks rather tea then coffee. The leaders are Finland people with consumption of 11 kg. Per inhabitant in one year. Then go Danish (4,7 kg.), Norway (9,4 kg.) and Swedish (8,5 kg.). Austria just 7,7 kg.and Italy 5,4 kg.
Coffee beans growing in El Salvador (on picture)
Coffee has been El Salvador's major export crop for more than a century. Agriculture employs 27 percent of the Salvadoran work force. |
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Some of the most famous coffee brands
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BAHIA coffee bean from Brazil, it has soft fruity, velvet like taste. It growth in sunny province but with gentle climate.
KITALE coffee bean growth in Kenya, in higher regions, so it gives strong coffee, some people say that it is the best of all Arabica coffee. For the most of the people it is too strong. Most often it is mixed with other sorts.
ANTIGUA coffee bean from Guatemala, strong intensive aroma, because coffee plant bushes are exposed to brancing air of Pacific.
POPAYAN coffee bean from Columbia have well balanced taste and smell, because coffee plant bushes are growing in shadow of banana trees, which keep them safe from strong sunlight in Cordilleras. |
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Tips on how to make coffee drinks
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• To preserve aroma : always keep coffee in nontransparent can, which closes hermetically. In one week you can lose 80% of aroma.
• The taste of coffee drink depends of water you use, hard water can spoil taste.
• It is not good for water to boil for a long time, watch and when come to a boil remove from cooking stove.
• Always cook coffee drink just before serving.
• Never warm up coffee drink.
• Don't cook anything else coffee in coffee pottery. |
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