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Myths About Coffee Storage There are some people who keep red wine in the fridge…there are other people, the more obsessive types, that will search for every possible piece of information on how to store wine properly before attempting to.. We like the obsessive types because we know how important coffee storage is. So what…
Read MoreCoffee Books
Here is a carefully compiled list of coffee-related reads. As you make your way through the titles you will soon learn that coffee is much more than a drink… Coffee Latte Art Book by Daniel Benmayor For all those people who’ve been wondering how to paint a leaf on their latte froth…this book will show…
Read MoreThe Espresso Factor
What distinguishes a good espresso from a bad expresso? Is it just me or does it really annoy you when you hear people asking for an ‘expresso’? ‘I’ll have one expresso and one latte’, they say with as much ease and confidence as Kath and Kim. The word is espresso! Translated literally it means ‘on…
Read MoreThe Exotic Origins Of Coffee
The history of coffee is the stuff of legends. One coffee history legend tells of an Arabian shepherd named Kaldi, who dwelled in the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. One day Kaldi innocently found his goats dancing around a dark green leafed shrub with bright red cherries. Kaldi soon realized that his goats had…
Read MoreHawaiian Kona Coffee
Admittedly, Hawaii is not a place that I would ordinarily associate with coffee. When Hawaii comes to mind, so do long beaches, sun, palm tree, vacationers…not coffee. Enter Kona coffee – the coffee type unique to the region, a product of the mild, tropical climate and the rich volcanic soils upon which Hawaii was born.…
Read MoreJamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
Known as the ‘Grand Dame of Coffees’ and the ‘Java of Kings’, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is only for the serious coffee drinker. It is sweet, smooth, full-bodied and intensely aromatic. Jamaica Blue does not get its excellent reputation amongst coffee connoisseurs for nothing. Grown on the rough and rugged Blue Mountains in Jamaica, its…
Read MoreKenyan Coffee
There is something to be said about volcanic soil and coffee growing. Kenyan coffee is no exception to the array of incredible blends sourced from volcanic areas of the planet. Adding to the rich soil, the high plateaus of Mount Kenya provide excellent climatic conditions for growing coffee plants. This combination makes for one of…
Read MoreCuban Coffee
Cuban coffee is excitement in a cup. If you’re looking for that steamy perk, slow-sipped to ease the morning in, look elsewhere from Cuba. If you’re looking for an exciting and soulful blend of coffee, give it a try. The Sierra Maestra Mountains of Cuba take responsibility for producing some of the finest Arabica coffee…
Read MoreEthiopian Coffee
It is said that the first humans originated from the region of Ethiopia. If so, one must wonder just how long the coffee bean has actually been in existence, because it is said to have originated from there too. It may seem like worlds away, but every time you make yourself a cup of espresso,…
Read MoreItalian Coffee
What exactly does Italy have to do with coffee? We’ve learnt that the magical bean known and loved so well once stemmed from faraway Ethiopia…so why is Italy so famous for its coffee? Enter the espresso. It has its origins in Italy. So it seems to be that coffee and café culture as we understand…
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