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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages all over the world. You can prepare coffee in a number of different ways and here is an article that will tell you how to make coffee with and without using a coffee maker. A yummy refreshing cup of hot coffee makes a good start of the day. The definition of great cup of coffee changes from person from person, because each of us enjoys different tastes of coffee. Some like to have strong coffee while some enjoy drinking subtle coffee. Some of us like to add other flavors to the coffee, like vanilla, while some prefer drinking plain coffee. So, we can say that there are innumerable ways to make a great cup of coffee. Right selection of coffee beans, proper grinding, brewing, etc., together result in a wonderful coffee. So, do you want to know how to make coffee in different ways? Then take a look at some recipes given below. Making Coffee With Coffee Maker Coffee maker is one of the greatest inventions that can yield you a great ...

A coffee patron or coffee lover looking for the best coffee in the world? Just as there are wine tasters who can grade a wine, similarly there are some coffee experts who can name some of the best coffee brands in the world. If you want to know where does the world's best coffee come from, then read on. Coffee is ground coffee beans brewed into a caffeine drink that has become more like water for many parched souls looking for some instant energy. Many begin their day with the fresh, crisp and natural flavor of coffee and end their day's work with the same. For many drinking coffee is like an experience, to savor the aroma, the flavor and to feel the warm cuppa flowing down gently through their throat. Coffee is basically a bean grown in more than 70 countries around the world and many countries have the major chunk of their economies based on coffee export. Coffee needs specific conditions to grow and produce the best coffee in the world. Legends of the World's...

Is coffee good for you is something which has definitely flashed in the minds of coffee aficionados. The aroma is tantalizing and heavenly . The taste is alluring and takes you on a different plane of gastronomic delight. All over the world it is amongst the most popular beverages. Any guesses? Well, actually it would not have been difficult, eh? Because it is our beloved beverage, the coffee! Have it hot or have it cold, it is awesome nevertheless. But it is not without its baggage of positives and negatives on account of its main substance, caffeine. Hence, the skepticism is coffee good for you revolves around this drink. Take a look as to what makes coffee good or bad for you. Is Coffee Good for Your Health? Too much of everything spoils the party. The same goes with coffee. However, for the coffee enthusiasts, there is a good news that the health benefits of coffee outweigh the side effects, but the amount consumed has to be in moderation. The first and foremost r...

Not happy with the flavor of your Folgers or Nescafe instant coffee? Want to learn the art of roasting coffee beans at home, for that perfect coffee-licious taste? Here are some home coffee roasting tips. Ever since Satori Kato, the Chicago-based Japanese scientist came up with the idea of making and using instant coffee in 1901, home roasting coffee has become an obsolete art. Thank goodness for the new generation, who, unsatisfied with the standardized versions, decided to resurrect the dying practice of roasting coffee at home. Those who are under the impression that home roasting coffee beans is a tiresome and arduous task, think again! It is actually quite a simple task and hardly takes a few minutes. But the result of this relatively uncomplicated procedure, is simply, a good coffee, that answers to your taste buds! Besides, the taste is delightfully fresh with a stronger flavor. Overall, a good investment of your time! Roasting Co ffee Beans at Home All you need ...

Coffee is one of the most famous beverages. Let's take a look at the wide variety of frozen coffee drinks... Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic variations of coffee as also the iced and frozen coffee drinks have a great taste. Try some of these recipes this summer. Frozen Coffee Mocha Ingredients 1 tray of frozen coffee ice cubes 1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk 1 and ½ tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons sugar (fine-grained) 1/2 tablespoons vanilla Procedure Freeze some coffee in an ice-cube tray. Heat 2 tablespoons of milk in the microwave. Mix cocoa powder and sugar in the milk. The milk should be hot enough to melt the cocoa powder and add sugar to this mixture of milk and cocoa powder. Add the remaining milk to this sweetened mixture. Blend this mixture and add the coffee ice cubes to the blender, and blend it until it becomes smooth. Frozen Irish Coffee Ingredients 3 tablespoons Irish whisky 5 oz of hot black coffee 1 tablespoon vanilla ice-cream...

A new study answers the prayers of caffeine fanatics everywhere by saying that coffee might help you live longer. When people ask me if I drink coffee, I have to take a moment to give the question its proper response. Usually, it’s something like, "Oh, you mean the sweet, dark nectar of life?" Unless I have not yet had my daily espresso when asked, in which case the person asking does not merit a reply. Of course I would drink coffee, moron, who would dream of trying to exist without it, what would a life without the holy bitter bean be worth? Duh. And now, a new study says that coffee drinkers may live longer than…those other alien people who do not imbibe. Studies about coffee and its supposed benefits or harms come along regularly, and tell us that caffeine raises blood pressure or is linked to diabetes, or that it has beneficial antioxidants and improves athletic and mental performance, etc. I only focus on the studies that say caffeine is good...

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages all over the world. It is derived from coffee beans and caffeine is its major component. Here are some interesting nutrition facts for coffee. What's your idea of pleasant morning? I like to enjoy my morning sitting in balcony or garden reading daily newspaper with a sip of steaming, refreshing coffee in a cheerful atmosphere. I am sure; most people start their day in a similar way. Coffee is one of world's most frequently consumed beverages. It is popular not only for its amazing smell and taste, but for its stimulation properties. Coffee is derived from coffee beans, which are roasted, ground to powder and dissolved in water. Coffee can be taken in hot or cold form such as cold coffee. You can choose to have coffee with sugar and milk or without them. Coffee usually comes in a wide variety such as regular, drip, instant, brewed, espresso and decaffeinated. You must be curious to know about many nutrition facts about coffee, your...

The world wakes up to the smell of hot coffee, or tea. Just like the cowboys of old, there's no reason why you can't do the same, even when camping. Like billions of other people, you probably start your morning with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Even when camping, this is one part of your routine that you would probably prefer not to change. There's no need to. Although it may take a little more work, even when "roughing it," you can make something hot to drink in the morning (or whenever) with very little equipment (and no electric coffee maker). Perhaps the most familiar way to make coffee when camping is with a non-electric coffee maker. This is a device that works much like the coffee maker that you have at home, except that it doesn't plug-in. Instead of using electricity to heat the water, it is heated over a fire. After that, the process is the same. Drip style non-electric coffee makers are available and at least one company even makes a non-elect...

Coffee aficionados would love it in any form and flavor! Here's a look at almond flavored coffee and ways to make this brew at home. If you have often wondered what's brewing in the coffee shops and the reasons why people flock to these places... well, there's more out here than you can ever imagine! The enticing aroma of coffee can beckon even those who are not really addicted to it. This simple beverage has now turned into a lifestyle for many! Youngster's love hanging out at coffee shops and young professionals are even known to have important business meetings in swanky coffee outlets! If you have ever stepped into any coffee shop you must have been dazzled by the wide variety of coffee blends you must have come across! Well, this is the very factor that gets people hooked on to drinking coffee. The combination of chocolate and coffee is very popular! Now, we can come across other combinations such as chocolate mint, French vanilla, peach, and even strawberry....

Creamy Almond Coffees With A Dash of Alcohol Ingredients: Hot coffee (3/4 cup) Almond liqueur (1 shot) Heavy cream - scalded (1/4 cup) Preparation: You only need to combine the ingredients and serve. If you wish to avoid alcohol, you can even use almond extract to enjoy the rich flavor of almonds. Delicious Almond Coffee Ingredients: Medium roast brewed coffee (10 ounces) Lightly whipped coffee (1/4 cup) Toasted, sliced almonds (1/2 teaspoon) Amaretto liqueur (1-1/2 jiggers) You would also need a brandy snifter - preheated (1- large). Preparation: First, you would need to pour the hot coffee in the brandy snifter, which has been heated in advance. Stir the liqueur in this mixture and top it with some whipped cream and almonds!

 Our Daily Delight Good old coffee can be a refresher at times and those who highly appreciate it know the value of the Ethiopian coffee which is the most expensive in the world. Know more about coffee's origins and the Ethiopian drinking coffee ceremony. I got this funny idea of Google-searching for "the coffee addict's prayer". And here is a part of what I've found: "Caffeine is my shepherd; I shall not doze. It makes me wake in green pastures; it leads me beyond the sleeping masses." Obviously, this prayer is inspired by the famous Psalm 23. Another old advertisement says "Coffee-you can sleep when you're dead!" Coffee undoubtedly is enjoyed daily by a lot of people all around the world. How is the perfect coffee? It depends on the person's taste and temperament. The French statesman named Talleyrand made a quite witty description of his favorite type of coffee: "Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet ...

If you can't seem to get enough of coffee you are not alone, but the same old cup of coffee can be boring. Here are some exciting coffee recipes for you to enjoy. Most of us can't function without our morning cuppa, this is because our system is so used to the caffeine that we just can't function without it. What a sad state of affairs that is! But it's a habit that I can't kick and am almost bored of the same cup of coffee every morning. So I decided on trying out some different drinks and desserts using coffee. Apricot Iced Coffee Ingredients: Chilled Coffee - ¾ the cup. Apricot juice, chilled - ½ cup. Cold milk - 1/3 cup. Vanilla ice cream, softened - ½ pint. Fresh Apricots, chopped - ½ cup. Preparation: In a mixing bowl, add the coffee, milk and apricot juice and mix. Then blend in the ice cream till it is smooth. In another bowl add the fresh apricots and blend. Pour this apricot mixture in a tall glass, and top with coffee mixture. Ga...

Be it an espresso or a cappuccino, grab your drink and travel through the past to know some glorious stories about the history of coffee. Sitting by the window, set amidst a cozy atmosphere, a fresh aroma stirred some thoughts in my mind. A group of boisterous teens nearby created quite a ruckus and I wondered if it was the result of perhaps, having too much coffee? Hot and steamy or cold and frothy, I noticed, different people like their coffee's served in various ways. This led me to think and ponder whether anyone has really wondered what went behind this alluring cup of coffee whilst they sipped the enticing brew? The appeal of coffee has spanned over various continents but when I really discovered its origins, I realized that its history is as rich as the brew itself, it really propelled me to share some of these fascinating stories with you. History and Origin of Coffee There are lots of myths and legends when it comes to the history of this drink. One of the most...

Enlarge Image For many years, coffee has been blamed for a series of medical problems from the amusing line "it will stop you from growing" to the less amusing worries that it might start heart disease and cancer. Despite all this, recent studies have shown that coffee isn't as unhealthy as it was initially thought. So what's the final answer? Is drinking coffee good or is it bad for your health? The best answer is that: it doesn't seem to harm you and it might actually help you. A recent study from May 2006 (128000 participants) has shown that there is no high risk for the appearance of cardiovascular diseases for filtered coffee consumers. The results of this study show that the risk of setting off such diseases is not influenced by the quantity of consumed filtered coffee. In March 2006, 4000 coffee drinkers participated in a study showing the fact that two or more coffee cups per day can lead to high risk of setting off a heart disease. It only hap...

How many of us cannot do without our daily coffee? We need it to wake us up or "pick us up" in the afternoon. We find the "wonder" ingredient caffeine anywhere now, from coca-cola to even pastries. Let us find out what some researchers have to say about our daily caffeine intake. Enlarge ImageDonuts with Caffeine? The caffeine-powered donut is invented. Look where we have come from the days the goats ate the red coffee berries back in the year 850 as the Legend of goat herder Kaldi of Ethiopia says. He experienced the berries "power" himself and since, we all have come to know coffee and its buzz. The caffeine is what makes us "wake up" after drinking our coffee and now we have it in pastries too! Adding caffeine to baked goods? The idea of mixing caffeine in bagels and pastries was introduced as the researchers found a way to eliminate the bitter taste of caffeine. Therefore, the donuts taste will remain unchanged while they will contain ...