Filed Under (Food and Drink) by admin on April-3-2008

Keruig coffee makers are a true example of the commitment to excellence that the Kuerig Company promises its customers. And with the word Keurig meaning excellence in Dutch, it does seem like the manufacturers of keurig coffee makers did get it absolutely right, and we are not just referring to the name.

With the various models of Keruig coffee makers available to choose from, which one should you pick? Well, hopefully our top 2 picks will help you with that.

Keruig coffee makers are broadly classified into two categories: For home use and for office use. Here let us take a look at the leading models from each of these two categories.



Filed Under (Food and Drink) by admin on April-2-2008

Coffee makers are kitchen appliances that make it possible to brew coffee beverages without needing to boil water using a separate container. Different types of coffee makers are available today. The principles of brewing with various coffee makers differ. In the common coffee making appliances the coffee grounds are placed in a paper or metal filter inside a funnel set over a glass or ceramic coffee pot. A separate chamber is there which heats up the water and directs it into the funnel. This is the automatic drip-brew process. A number of other brewing processes are there too- some of which are highly advanced and acclaimed. With a huge variety of coffee makers available today it has indeed become a difficult task to choose the very best among coffee makers. As a solution it is advised that you need to decide what exactly you are on the lookout for.



Filed Under (Food and Drink) by admin on March-25-2008

Gone are the days of those old steam-driven espresso machines that were used to brew you the coffee with unmistakable burned and bitter taste. Today there are a range of sophisticated semi automatic and fully automatic models that pack a lot more punch by serving you dark, rich, foamy espresso that can give the Starbucks or barista a good run for their money.

The new age Espresso Machines can help you make coffee like a pro. They offer a clutter free solution for your home too. You just need to press the button of a fully automatic espresso machine and it will do the entire job from grinding the beans to make your espresso. It will also serve you regular brewed coffee alongside your espresso.



Filed Under (Food and Drink) by admin on March-23-2008

There are many countries that are synonymous with the production of coffee beans. Those countries could include Columbia, Brazil, Guatemala, Arabia, etc. However, one may not consider the country of the United States as a producer of fine coffee.

This oversight may be due to the fact that one may forget that Hawaii is part of the United States and that Hawaii is known for their production of coffee. Two particular Hawaiian islands that are know for their coffee is the Big Island and the Island of Molokai.



Filed Under (Food and Drink) by admin on March-18-2008

Up until 1992 all espresso coffee cups could only purchased in either white or with a company logo upon them. It was then the decision of Illy Caffe that they would combine art with espresso and they commissioned Matteo Thun to help design their first espresso cup. The design is considered by the owner of Illy Caffe (Francesco Illy) to be the perfect cup even though its design is very simple. Now with many coffee connoisseurs around the world, these types of cups have become collector’s items.



Filed Under (Food and Drink) by admin on March-11-2008

Coffee syrup has no nutritional benefit, not one I could find in my vast online investigations. In fact when researching this product, what I could find is a simple corn syrup, plus Flavoring recipe. Therefore, my next step was to see how simple this really was. I took simple household corn syrup, and then added some almond extract to it.

Then I slowly mixed this concoction to my hot coffee. I found that yes this worked. I had made my own coffee syrup. It mixed perfectly, no floating to the bottom of the cup, and it did not change the consistency of the beverage. I then started shopping, to see how much these liquid bottles of gold cost in the store. To my amazement, people can pay anywhere from $7.99 and upwards depending on the size and brand.



Filed Under (Food and Drink) by admin on March-10-2008

The definition of a coffee pot is a vessel used to brew or make coffee. These come in many different styles and offer various ways to produce the desired brew.

Drip Maker

The most widely used coffee pot today is the drip maker. These work by placing coffee in a filter and placing it inside of the container which holds water. The water is heated and pumped through the coffee where it then drips into the pot below. Water temperature is controlled internally to maintain a temperature just below boiling. Boiling coffee tends to produce a bitter taste which is undesirable to most people. These drip pots come with many features which include clocks, alarms, and delayed timers. Most offer the benefit of setting the timer to go off about the time you usually get up in the morning. It is very pleasing to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee.