The Positives and Negatives of Decaffeinated Coffee

Long ago it was realized that there was a way to enjoy a cup of coffee that you love without the caffein that you wish to avoid.  It has become a very common thing to decaffeinate coffee.   Does the decaffeinating process change the flavor of the coffee?  Can you tell the difference? 

If processed and prepared well, studies have proven that there is very little difference in the taste of regular coffee drinks and decaffeinated coffee.  What is the decaffeinating process? 

One necessary step for removing caffeine is exposing the coffee beans to hot water and then passing them through methylene chloride. 

When picked from the tree the coffee beans is removed from its fruit and rinsed thoroughly to remove the pulpy fruit from the bean.  

The beans are then washed thoroughly then soaked in methylene chloride.  Most people are unaware how much exposure to water their coffee has had before they receive it. 

Because of the processing that the coffee beans go through at times the taste may be altered a bit.  It may be more due to the process than the lack of caffeine that makes you notice a difference in the flavor. 

To decaffeinate the beans using chemicals they must first be steamed to open up the pores of the beans.  This allows the caffeine to be pulled from the bean when soaked in methylene chloride.    

Another method is to place the beans in hot water for a longer period of time.  After several hours the beans can be removed.   The time in the hot water pulls the flavor and the caffeine out of the bean and into the water.  Then the methylene chloride is added to the water to remove the caffeine from the water.  The beans are then returned to the water to so that the flavor that still remains in the water can be reabsorbed into the beans.  

In another decaffeinating process charcoal is used instead of methylene chloride.  The beans are placed in hot water for hours and then removed the same as with the process described above.  However, this time to remove the caffeine from the water the water is strained over charcoal.  The caffeine from the water binds to the charcoal so that the beans can be replaced in a caffeine free bath in full flavored water.

Enjoy Organic Kona Coffee

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Coffee drinkers today want to know that by purchasing organic Kona coffee they are  helping to improve working conditions for coffee farmers, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable practices around the globe.

Organic coffee - what is it exactly? This is coffee that is grown without using enhancement chemicals. It has been done that way since time before chemical companies intruded. Farmers plant the seeds, irrigate the roots and let the sun do the rest.

Natural and organic are not interchangeable. Other truthful claims, such as free-range, hormone-free, and natural, can still appear on food labels. However, don't confuse these terms with "organic." Only food labeled "organic" has been certified as meeting USDA organic standards.

By choosing organic flavored coffee, even though it may cost a bit more, it is a simple extension of your personal beliefs that everything we do should help, rather than harm, the world in which we live.

Organic Kona coffee, like other organic or all natural foods, is sold in an entirely different section of your local supermarket. This type of coffee is sold in caffeinated and decaffeinated as well as flavored with vanilla, chocolate hazelnut or anything else you can think of that regular coffee comes in. Organic flavored coffee (like other all-natural products) must contain a seal indicating it is, in fact, organic. This is an FDA classification and cannot be overlooked.

For us, high quality extends beyond the excellence of our roasts. It includes high quality in the growing and methods of farming, and fair and respectful treatment of those who grow our fine coffee. By supporting Fair Trade Certified products provides an additional opportunity for us and our customers to have a meaningful impact on the working and living conditions faced by many who grow, harvest and process coffee throughout the world.

Each year over 40 million gallons of chemical pesticides, untold millions of gallons of herbicides, and billions of pounds of fungicides are used by the international coffee industry. Do you see how you are saving the earth by supporting organically grown coffees?

When organic Kona coffee is a product that is higher in quality, delivers better taste, and can be offered at the same price as a high-quality non-organic product, why purchase a non-organic product?

More information on  coffee can be found here Health Benefits of Coffee

Coffee Makers: The Basics

A coffee maker is an appliance, usually operated at home or in coffee shops, which you can use to make coffee while bypassing the need to boil water separately. Essentially, it is an appliance that brews coffee. Typically, the most popular brewing method employed is the drip-brew principle, wherein heated water is made to run through ground coffee which has been scooped onto a funnel in the coffee maker. The prepared concoction then drips through the apex of the funnel and into a container set under this funnel.

Naturally, the type and quality of the coffee you brew would depend on several factors. As expected, the key component to making a good cup of coffee would be the coffee itself. Nothing beats using fresh coffee, whether in the form of whole coffee beans or as ground coffee. Just as important is the ability to preserve the freshness of the coffee beans, because more often than not you cannot brew all of the coffee beans that you have just bought. One good way to go about the upkeep of your coffee’s freshness is store it in airtight bags, such as zip lock containers which you can open and reseal anytime. The key is to ensure that your coffee is kept away from heat and air. Also, make certain that you store your coffee in a place that is dry and cool.

Now when it comes to preparing your coffee, the general rule is to prepare about 1 to 2 spoons of coffee for every 6-ounce cup. However, you may vary this mix depending on your personal tastes. The beauty of making coffee is that you can serve it in a variety of ways—black, with cream or milk, and varying amounts of sugar.

There are also several types of coffee makers, and the type you can opt to use will depend on exactly what kind of coffee you want. The first type of coffee maker is the pressure-brewed type. This coffee maker is uses extreme pressure to brew black coffee. If done right, this coffee maker also gives you a gold crema while maintaining the coffee’s full-bodied aroma. The caffeine content of the coffee you can brew from a pressure-brewed coffee maker is about 30% less that that you can make using a drip type of coffee maker. Another good thing about this particular coffee is that it contains no tannic acid.

Still one other type of coffee maker is the filter drip type, or simply the drip type of coffee maker, wherein coffee is simply brewed through a filter. The great thing about this coffee maker is that it is relatively easy to clean.

Yet still another type of coffee maker is that pod type of coffee maker, which makes use of pre-packaged coffee packed in a filter. Needless to say, this type of coffee maker is very easy to use.

The Many Sides of Espresso Cups

One of the best-loved coffee variations in the world is espresso, what with all the goodness and flavors of coffee concentrated and packed into an ounce or two of a shot. Naturally, to fully experience a good shot of espresso, you would need a cup made just for that—an espresso cup.

Many people like collecting espresso cups because of their cute size, elegance, and classic appearance. They are also very functional, being able to hold one to two ounces of that coffee beverage. Also note that the best espresso cups around are those that are double-layered, which are able to retain heat as well as keep your espresso hotter for a greater amount of time.

Espresso cups, also referred to as demitasse cups, come in basically one generic cylindrical shape, which lends an even flavor to the espresso. In addition to that, the cylindrical nature of the espresso cup keep the heat of the espresso more or less regular and even, allowing you to enjoy the full potential of your espresso’s flavor. Perhaps just as important is the fact that this cylindrical shape properly showcases the crema of your espresso, allowing you to maximize your espresso drinking experience.

Also, espresso cups can be made of various materials. Classically, they come made of glass with handles that are made of chrome. These days, you can find glass espresso cups which are clear, tinted, or blue glass.

Perhaps just as popular are ceramic espresso cups. A classic design for ceramic espresso cups is one in white trimmed with gold. Alternatively, you may find ceramic espresso cups with bolder and more striking designs. For example, the Italian-style espresso cup has a design with solid colors on the external surface and white on the internal surface. Sometimes, you will find ceramic espresso cups whose outer surfaces have been painted with Italian scenes, art prints, leaf and petal print, or novelty designs. There is also the classic Dutch ceramic espresso cup which has a blue and white design. Whichever design you choose for your ceramic espresso cup, be sure that they are dishwasher-safe as the designs may be prone to fading.

Another material for espresso cups is stainless steel. Stainless steel espresso cups have the ability to retain the heat of your espresso perfectly well. Also, they are relatively easy to clean and are thus low-maintenance.

There are also stoneware espresso cups, which boast a natural appearance. Needless to say, there are various other espresso cups made of unique and original materials available.

Buying Espresso Cups

Espresso is one of the most beloved drinks in the world. People truly enjoy the taste and the hard-hitting effects that this strong drink can give. Drinking espresso is a good way to start the day, and it certainly helps keep your energy levels up for several hours!

Espresso is best drank using an espresso or demitasse cup. An espresso cup is quite small, only capable of containing approximately 3 ounces of the concentrated beverage. Espresso cups are typically made out of porcelain, but newer materials are also being used nowadays. Espresso cups are also available in both plain colors and in a variety of designs.

If you’re a serious drinker of espresso, you may want to invest in a good set of espresso cups. One of the things you should look into before buying a set of espresso cups is what the cups are made of. Although most coffee cups are made out of ceramics, the newer types are made out of steel or glass. There are even double-walled glasses that have been insulated, which allows the beverage to remain hot.

Another thing you should look for in espresso cups is thickness. Espresso cups that are thin tend to dissipate heat faster than cups that are thick. Even when espresso cups are pre-heated, the coffee in the thinner cups tends to cool faster as compared to the coffee placed in thicker cups. Also, thinner cups tend to chip faster than thicker cups.

Another advantage of using thick espresso cups is that it helps open up the palate. Since you are compelled to open your mouth bigger than the normal, your palate subsequently opens up. Apparently, doing this enhances the taste of the beverage.

Espresso cups are available at most local department stores. Some cafés and specialty stores also sell espresso cups. You can also get espresso cups at online coffee stores. Espresso cups usually come with matching saucers. There are also demitasse spoons that you can use for your coffee. A decent set of espresso cups can cost anywhere from $30 to more than $100.

Espresso is a beverage that comes in a small amount. It needs a small cup with thick walls that have been properly pre-heated in order to retain the heat of the beverage. Before choosing a specific set, compare the different brands. Remember that picking the right espresso cup can make coffee drinking a much better experience for you.

Choosing a good Coffee Roaster

Coffee roasters vary in almost every way from extremely technical to very simple.  The cost varies as greatly as the styles you can choose from.   Certain manufactures are trusted to make a quality product and these are not always the most expensive.  But in addition to quality and cost there are other factors to be considered.

What part will you play in the process?

Some roasters are designed very simply and leave more of the technical work to you.  They merely serve as the heating device while you are responsible for measuring and mixing to get the desired result.

The simple models seal tightly to keep the heat and steam inside.  They have a handle specifically made to allow you to swirl the beans and the steam keeping everything in motion so that the beans do not cook to the bottom and the heat is evenly distributed. 

Even in this simple set up, be sure to look for ones that have a thermometer in the lid. Temperature control is important for proper roasting.

At the other extreme are roasters that do it all for you. Pop in a pre-determined volume of green beans from a bag, close the lid and walk away for a few minutes.

This sophisticated type of roaster has everything built in and removes all guess work.  It has a temperature gage which constantly monitors the heat and adjusts itself accordingly. There is no need for stirring because there are built in mechanics that keep the hot air circulating and the beans in perfect motion.  These models even shut themselves off when the beans are ready.

Even the fanciest high tech roasters or coffee makers do nothing for the inevitable cloud of smoke in the room that goes along with roasting coffee.

Efficient air circulation and heat

Air roasters work by rotating hot air in through the beans while also keeping the beans in motion.  This will roast your coffee beans evenly and in some models even clean away the unwanted residue left over when the shell of the bean expands and bursts.

Most allow you to watch the process through a glass exterior, to judge the degree of desired roast. Frequently they have pre-set amounts on the dial ranging from light to dark.

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Did you get your economic stimulus package yet…well ok so it's not exactly a package…it's called an advance credit payment…for great tasting coffee.

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008  enacted November 12, 2008 by Spotajava Coffee is an Act of your gourmet coffee snob providing for several kinds of economic stimuli intended to boost the United States economy in 2008 and to avert or ameliorate an abuse or neglect of your taste buds.

The stimulus package was passed by the owner of spotajavacoffee.com on January 29, 2008, and in a slightly different version by the U.S. Senate on February 7, 2008. The Senate version was then approved in the House the same day. It was signed into law by President George W. Bush on February 13, 2008.

The law provides for coffee discount codes to low and middle income U.S. coffee drinkers, discounts to stimulate coffee gift giving investment, and an increase in the limits imposed on coffee purchases eligible for purchase by you, new and current customers of spotajava coffee, your family members, friends associates and any/all others.

The total cost of this bill was projected at $152 billion for 2008 with an additional $124 billion to be spent over the next 10 years. This figure is subject to change depending on the economic climate and total participation of those involved.

So what can you do with it…I know…how bout you buy some great tasting coffee from spotajavacoffee.com, your taste buds will thank you with every sip.

Get your money saving discount codes for great tasting coffee right now by sending your name and email address to: customerservice@spotajavacoffee.com

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In addition to being a current project, your economic stimulus package is also a path for ongoing and continuing savings.  The codes are subject to change from time to time, however it's a simple matter of sending an email to get any discount code updates to be able to continue your savings for great tasting coffee

Where Do Your Coffee Beans Come From

From its origins in Ethiopia, where the main coffee production is still from wild coffee tree forests, coffee consumption has spread throughout the world. But because of its requirement for ample sunshine and rain, the plants from which beans are produced grow only in tropical or sub-tropical regions.

Though it is enjoyed around the world it is produced only in areas close to the equator.  This product is harvested on a grander scale than almost all other products.

Columbia is known for its great coffee.  Because of this you might think that they are the majority of all copy produced comes from Columbia.  But surprisingly that is not the case.  The majority of all coffee in the world comes from Brazil.  They produce 28% of all the coffee consumed.  Columbia is the second largest producing 16% of the coffee consumed in the world.  Next is Indonesia at 7% and then Mexico at 4%.

Part of the coffee trees prejudice is that it prefers areas of high altitude.  That being said the tree has been acclimated to produce fairly well in other areas as well.

In Brazil, the plantations cover huge areas and employ hundreds of workers to tend the plants. In Colombia the rugged mountains and poor economic conditions mean transportation to processing centers is still largely carried out by mule or Jeep.

Can anything grow on a volcano?  Coffee sure can.  The Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii proves to the perfect location for coffee trees to thrive.  The hot tropical sun and afternoon rains make for the perfect environment.

The islands of Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi in Indonesia produce a great deal of the world's coffee and have for many, many years.  Like Columbia, their methods are primitive, but this does not hinder the growth of hundreds of acres of coffee trees or their production.

Plantations in Mexico, by contrast to Brazil, are primarily small farms but with over 100,000 of them the total still makes the country a serious factor on the world market. Most are located in the south, in Veracruz, Oaxaca and Chiapas with the special Altura beans indicating their origin in the high altitudes.

Vietnam in recent years has rapidly been challenging Indonesia's position as the Tonkin area recovers from decades of stagnation. First planted with arabica trees in the mid-19th century by French missionaries, the small plantations now produce robusta, one of the two main types of plant.

Organic Blue Mountain Coffee

Food and drink all over the world is going green, and organic coffee bean is no exception.  More and more companies are providing organic alternatives in their favorite blends, making it easier for people to add this healthy drink to their kitchens.

Organic certification for coffee beans, as well as other food products, is based on how the crop is grown.  There are strict standards for organic products that begin even before the crop is planted. 

Fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, and other chemicals can’t be used to protect the crops from damage, or to promote growth.  However, there are some organic products that can be used instead, as long as they’re on the approved list provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The soil being used must also be free from chemicals for three or more years.  This keeps the crop free from the chemicals and additives that may have been used in previous crops.

There must also be a buffer between the organic crops and any non-organic crops, which prevents any chemicals from cross contaminating the organic crops.  The site is also subject to routine inspections to make sure the standards are being maintained.

These are the most common standards for organic products, and there are others that may vary depending on where the coffee is grown.  Organic coffee is also often grown in the shade.  This prevents the sun from bleaching out the nutrients in the coffee, and a cover of shade helps prevent the erosion of topsoil, which occurs in many traditional crops.  The trees also provide homes to birds that can control the insect population without the use of pesticides.

Most people know organic coffee is better for the environment because of how it’s grown, but it also has health benefits that not everyone knows about.  Since coffee grown organically is free from chemicals and additives, the pure antioxidants and nutrients in the coffee are preserved, and then passed to you when you drink it.

Some people don’t buy organic espresso because of the cost difference, but since more and more companies are providing organic alternatives for their coffee, the cost difference is minimal.  The popularity has also provided a variety of coffee blends and flavors in organic, even decaffeinated blends.  Fortunately, most coffee companies now offer organic alternatives for popular blends, so it isn’t as difficult to drink green coffee as it once was.

For those who seek to live a greener lifestyle, coffee fits in nicely.  More and more coffee companies are growing organic beans to roast into different blends, and working to grow crops that are better for the environment, provide better coffee for their customers, and follow the evolving tradition of organic coffee.

More observations of intergalactic truth from your gourmet coffee snob

SpotaJava proudly announces…premium connoisseur peaberry coffee…your ultimate coffee indulgence…your gourmet coffee snob sips it…you should too.

If you're a newbie to great tasting gourmet coffee or you just happen to like the taste of coffee from work, your local gas station, or even worse, starbucks,  the gourmet coffee snob suggests that you make like a tree…an leave…

I'm gonna drop a nugget of knowledge on you that if you want to keep your coffee innocence intact you may need to look away…you've been warned.

Most nearly all the coffee out there is stale.

The good news is that stale coffee is drinkable if you've never had truly fresh coffee. The bad news is that once you've tasted truly fresh coffee, you'll be forever hooked…or put another way…

The difference between a rut and a groove is determined by how you feel about being in it…can I get a full coffee mug please!

It will make you weak-kneed every time you go to make a pot. Tingle right down to your toes. Thunder around your head like a funky aura. That's because coffee, just a few days out of the roaster, is nature's most flavorful drink - more complex than even wine - containing well over 900 flavor compounds to dance on and thrill your taste buds. But after a few weeks, you'd be lucky to see half that number.

Coffee is actually known by connoisseurs as a 'sweet' beverage. If it's bitter or flat, it's too late.  But shush… you're not supposed to know that. And who doesn't want you to know? Coffee companies who make their living on convenience. Truly fresh coffee is a pain because you have to order it frequently.

~~Sherrill~~
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Always Drink Better Coffee
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Gourmet flavored coffee lovers just don’t seem to get enough from their coffee bean desire

The variety of exciting flavoring agents that are added to gourmet coffee enhances the regular coffee taste. These flavors impart more distinctness and fullness to your coffee drinking experience…as well as make for great tasting coffee.

Coffee is the third most popular beverage in the world. The worlds most favorite beverage has undergone many up gradations and innovations. The original flavor of rich and smooth gourmet coffee has gone through several variations. Gourmet flavored coffee has become exceedingly popular with a variety of exciting flavors offered to the customers that's sure to tantalize their coffee taste buds!

A wide range of variety is being continuously added to the gourmet flavored coffee list. This breaks the monotony of sipping into the same regular gourmet coffee taste every morning. Coffee shops, coffee retailers and coffee boutiques all over the world are continuously offering a greater variety of variously flavored gourmet coffee. Its a great coffee carnival for all you gourmet coffee aficionados!

Gourmet coffee is derived chiefly from the Arabica coffee plants. The Arabica coffee plants yield 80% of the worlds finest and superior quality gourmet coffee beans. Gourmet flavored coffee impregnated with distinct flavors are mere extensions of the original, rich and smooth taste of gourmet coffee. Gourmet coffee made from Coffee Arabica has a superb taste, mesmerizing aroma and more desirable flavors.

The Arabica coffee forms the basis of most of the gourmet flavored coffee. Arabica coffee is cultivated in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and many such tropical regions of the world. The Arabica coffee plants grow well in higher elevations and drier climates. Thus the tropical regions of South America are ideal for cultivating the Arabica crop.

Some of the most popular and exciting flavors of gourmet flavored coffee loved by coffee crazy fans all across the globe are Amaretto, Banana Hazelnut, Chocolate Creme Brulee, French Vanilla, Georgia Peach, Hot Fudge, Irish Cream, K'lua Nut, Pina Colada, Pumpkin Spice, Raspberry, Southern Pecan, White Chocolate Mousse… The list is just endless!

This is a great time of the year to discover a new coffee bean flavor.  Right now you can choose from over 300 shamefully rich…soothingly smooth gourmet coffee varsities at SpotaJava coffee…this is no ordinary coffee.  Coffee makes a great inexpensive gift for just about any occasion be it an anniversary gift, birthday gift, Christmas gift or any type of holiday gift.

~~Sherrill~~
the gourmet coffee snob sez
Always Drink Better Coffee
SpotaJava Coffee

The relentless march of coffee makers!

The relentless march of coffee makers!

Once upon a time, in a different world,  housewifes would have to watch the most basic coffee brewing process as water was heated till pressure forced it up a little tube and over a basket full of grounds. Well, it was entertaining to observe whether or not the coffee could not be amazing. Boiling coffee and running the liquid over grounds more than once can each produce a brew less than ideal.

Then in the 1970s, as with so many things, the life of the coffee lover changed forever. The drip technique - cheap, quick and even an improvement in taste - came to dominate the scene. A cup of grounds thrown in a plastic container over filter paper, a little while of virtually boiling water dripping over the result and - voila. In the '90s, espresso makers became the rage, with the importation of EU culture and the appliance of Yankee ingenuity to lower the price tag without ruining the flavour.

Hot water is forced under stress thru finely ground dark roast and in a little while, out pours a tasty, savoury drink. Add steamed, frothy milk and you have got a cappuccino or latte, depending on the proportion of milk to coffee. A definite improvement and the variety of espresso coffee makers makes for pleasant experiments in chemistry. The French plunger is another device assisting the growth of EU techniques, anywhere open-minded coffee pioneers are seeking the new. A metal rod extends through the middle of a glass cylinder, where it is crowned with a handle. At the other end is a filter, fitting snugly within the container. Put grounds into the container and pour almost boiling hot water in. Unlike the drip technique, the grounds steep till the plunger is pressed. The result's a dark, full-bodied brew served right from the device.

One of the more esoteric brew strategies uses the vacuum coffee maker brewer : 2 glass or metal bowls, one on top of the other. Heat causes water to rise into the higher, like the percolator principle. Take the heat and as the liquid cools a touch a partial vacuum is made, drawing the hot water thru the grounds and into the lower chamber. The method is a nice show at a dinner party and a splendidly fresh cup, since it can be carried out right at the table. Naturally, none of these techniques is actually new - most go back centuries in one form or another. Water is heated in a brass or copper container with a long handle and a grooved tongue. Finely ground coffee is added directly to the hot water and then poured, unfiltered. Any of these will produce a tasty cup, but all bring out particular facets of the ground. You'll find a history lesson may also be a tasty taste tour.

Coffee beans are seasoned travellers.

Coffee beans are seasoned travellers.

The word 'beans' is purposely in single-quote marks, since the thing that gets roasted and ground to make the drink isn't actually a bean at all, it is a seed. Especially , it is the seed of a fruit that grows on trees that will simply reach twenty feet or more. Some wild varieties grow to over forty five feet or 15m.

The majority of those seeds come in a pair, though there's a selection that produces only one ( the peaberry ). The berry resembles a cranberry, with a sweet pulp covered by a surface called a silverskin. In a band round the equator from roughly twenty-five degrees north or south, comes the overpowering majority of the Earth's coffee output. Temperatures of between 60F ( 15C ) and 70F ( 21C ) are best as is rainfall of 6 inches each month or more. Loamy, good-draining soil is required and also useful is high humidity - lots of mist and cloud at the high elevations, over 3000 ft ( 915m ) for the good stuff.

At these elevations the oxygen content is lower, so that the trees take longer to grown up. The robusta, or coffea canephora, goes into making the bulk of coffee as it can be grown at lower altitudes and is more illness resistant. But it is the high-altitude coffea arabica that forms the base of a gourmet cup. Diffuse light and moderate winds are beneficial, both of which are occasionally produced by purposely growing in the shelter and shade. Against this, wine grapes like hot sun and plenty of it. Once planted, the tree takes about five years to grown up to first crop and even then a single tree will only make plenty for about 2 pounds ( one kilogram ) of coffee.

Those 2 pounds equal about two thousand coffee beans, ( correct or not, it is the standard term ), typically hand-picked by manual workers. Manual they could be, but ignorant they aren't. Coffee bean cropping is a talent developed over time, where the picker learns to select good beans and drop the bad. The trees have broad, dark green leaves and produce a flower that resembles Jasmine. Some - in Brazil and Mexico, as an example, - blossom over a 6 to 8 week period. In nations that lie along the equator like Kenya and Colombia, though, a tree can have grown up berries growing alongside still ripening ones.

That is part of what makes picking such a specialty. Blossom to crop may cover a period of nearly 9 months depending on the weather and other factors and the cycle will be carried out for the life of the tree - about 20-25 years. With the best cultivation technology, a good crop will be between 6,600 lbs ( three thousand kg ) and 8,800 lbs ( four thousand kg ) per hectare. So, the next time you savor that brew, think about the long trip these coffee beans journeyed to reach your cup. It would make that high price appear less steep.

Gourmet coffee snob is giving away free coffee

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Gourmet coffee snob and spotajava coffee is giving away free coffee and as a reminder...

Your gourmet coffee snob has just published a great article about how to keep your spotajava coffee the very freshest it can be. The coffee storage article is in part a guide with some suggestions and tips on methods to help you get the most value for your coffee buying dollar and the most flavorful coffee drinking pleasure from your spotajava gourmet coffee.

 

~~Sherrill~~
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How to make Perfect Iced Coffee with free coffee

Free coffee is the best to use with this coffee recipe.

This won't work unless you can put ice cubes in your
blender without breaking it. You might want to test it
first. I'll wait … Did it break?

No? Good. Then let's proceed

First get some good coffee. Hopefully from us.

Brew up a pot and let it cool some because you're
going to make ice cubes with it and you don't want to
melt your ice cube tray.

Make coffee ice cubes.

Now it's time to not break your blender. Put in 6 to 8
coffee cubes per serving into the blender.

Add a 2 to 3 ounces per serving of cream, half & half,
milk, nonfat milk, pre-mixed non-dairy creamer, soy or
rice milk, or whatever milk-like substance you prefer
into the blender…ice cream always comes to my mind.

(Real Important) Put The Top on the Blender before you
turn it on.

Turn on the blender. (Noisy isn't it?)

Blend until the mixture is almost milkshake-like.

(Real Important) Turn off the blender before you take
the top off to taste.

Add whatever sugar-like substance you use to taste.

Blend a bit to more make sure the sweetener is
incorporated.

Taste it again. Good isn't it?

If your blender breaks and you really like this type
of iced coffee you might want to buy an ice crusher
… and another blender. Cheap blenders
tolerate pre-crushed coffee cubes mo' better.

Do not make this drink at night because blender noise
wakes up all the dogs within a two block radius.

Note:
Adding alcohol to this iced drink during the blending
stage makes a fine refreshing summer drink that turns
mowing the lawn into a challenging and possibly lethal
task…but it's great tasting coffee.

Enjoy!

~~Sherrill~~
the gourmet coffee snob sez
Always Drink Better Coffee
SpotaJava Coffee