Seattle Coffee

Is Seattle’s Best Coffee Any Better than Starbucks?
Executive Summary about Seattle Coffee by Muhammad Hazman Mohamed Noor

Seattle Coffee. Whenever people talk about coffee, it seems that they like to make some kind of comparison between their favorite brands or blends with what Starbucks offers. Perhaps it is because Starbucks is such an easy brand to compare to since practically everyone worth their weight in coffee beans has had a piping hot cup of coffee at Starbucks at some point in time. Whatever the case, here is yet another comparison of a brand of coffee versus the current coffee champion – Starbucks.

While Starbucks is the reigning king of the hill in Seattle, there is actually another, slightly lesser known coffee company that has come from the same northwestern coffee capital of America. Known as Seattle’s Best Coffee, they have been around for nearly forty years and have been making an amazing cup of coffee ever since. Although Seattle’s Best Coffee has gone through a variety of name changes, including brands like Stewart Brothers Coffee, it has keep the same amazing blends on its menu throughout – so they must be pretty darn amazing.

In 1998, Seattle’s Best Coffee became one of the first coffee retailers to actually sell a blend that was specifically made up of organically grown beans – a major selling point for many people. This blend became so successful that it propelled Seattle’s Best Coffee to a position as the third most prominent coffee retailer in America for a time, competing with the ever present Starbucks and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

So, despite the extensive history behind Seattle’s Best Coffee, is it really the better bang for your hard earned buck? Well, that really depends on taste. Sure, it costs quite a bit less when you buy it in their stores and even when you purchase a bag of beans at the grocery – but ultimately the taste really has nothing to do with the price. Give it a try, see how you like it, and then make your own decision about whether or not Seattle’s Best Coffee is really Seattle’s best coffee.

Whole Coffee

Whole Bean Coffee
By Devilito

Whole Coffee. Whole bean coffee stays fresh much longer, and you get a flavor you simply can’t get from pre-ground coffee that’s been sitting around for a short time if you brew the bean coffee right after grinding it.

The best whole bean coffee, one can find some of in Costa Rica. I was keen to try some genuine Costa Rican brews during my visit there last year and I was totally blown away when I did, As an area well-known for its coffee. I obviously carried as much coffee back with me as I could fit in my suit case, Despite the fact that I wanted to make the experience last as long as possible. Knowing for a fact that when the beans are yet to be ground, the freshness is much better preserved.

I was in a coffee-drinkers haven for the next couple of months, and I crushed that whole bean coffee it transported me right back to Costa Rica. You need to buy a coffee grinder, At the same time the problem with whole bean coffee is that you have to grind it. Whole bean coffee probably won’t appeal to you that much, If the flavor isn’t really that important to you, and/or you are running out of time or patience.

Of course, there is something nice about just being able to add some already ground coffee in a machine and having a pot brewed in just a couple of minutes with not much effort. For this reason, I usually keep both whole bean coffee and already ground coffee on hand.

Roast Coffee.

Roasting Coffee - How To Roast Coffee Beans
Executive Summary about Roast Coffee by Kenneth Elliott

Roast Coffee. Roasting coffee is a skillful art that starts with a carefully selected coffee bean that either goes through a washing system to separate beans or dry system.

The process of washing a bean is used to remove the fleshy fruit from the bean. This process is used to differentiate and separate different kinds of beans. The density differences in the beans will cause some to float higher, this makes it easy to separate and sort the many kinds of beans.

Dry-processed beans produce a more subtle acid profile. In contrast the acidity of wet-processed beans produce a more striking acidic flavor. Acidity in coffee is good thing. The alternative is a flat, lifeless cup of coffee.

What happens to beans as they heat up during roasting?

In the first stage the beans absorb the heat and the raw bean (known as green beans - un-roasted or raw) are slowly dried to a yellowish tinge. If the beans are properly done, the beans will have an odor reminiscent of toast or popcorn.

When the temperature of the beans reach 170°C-200°C (338°F-392°F) the sugars in the beans will begin to caramelize. This process is aided by the increase in temperature of the moisture enclosed by the skin. In this stage it is important that the beans have the correct moister content. Without the correct moister content the beans will not be able to caramelize the sugars correct.

Temperature reaches around 230°C (446°F) and the beans become medium-dark brown and take on an oily sheen.

Now, the roaster has to be very careful as to not burn the beans. During this stage the beans can be striped of their desirable flavors leading to a burnt taste. Too light a roast will leave too high a concentration of bitter compounds in the final product. Too dark will produce an excessively chocolaty, burnt taste.

Decaf Coffee

All About Decaf Coffee That You Wanted to Know
Executive Summary about Decaf Coffee by Kurt A. Schefken

Decaf Coffee. Nowadays, people are becoming aware of the advantages of good health. People are becoming choosy with what they eat. One of the things that people are avoiding is coffee, which is known to be rich in stimulants.

Lately a specimen of the coffee tree has been found that has almost nil caffeine naturally. Till the time that variety lands up into commercial usage, we have to content ourselves with the current practices of discarding the unwanted caffeine from coffee. One of the processes of removal caffeine from coffee is treating it boiled water and then washing in methylene chloride.

So what if the water of the swimming pool is really hydrochloric acid and not methylene chloride. Chemically removing caffeine from unroasted, green grounds begins by heating them in steam or hot water. Now the beans are washed in methylene chloride, which sticks to the caffeine and is then rinsed away.

Another method is to soak the beans in hot water for a few hours. Through this the caffeine is leached out into the liquid. The beans are removed and methylene chloride is put into the water. Now it binds itself to the caffeine and not the flavored elements that have flushed out of the bean. The beans are put into the bath again where they again absorb the flavor components.

Lets consider the taste. One of the issues that people have reported with decaf is the difference in its taste when compared to the regular dark roast coffee. The typical taste of coffee results from the presence of caffeine. Since the caffeine is removed from the beans, resulting in coffee that is devoid of the typical taste. For people who want to switch to decaf on a regular basis, it is advisable that they make the switch slowly.

One Cup Coffee

The Benefits of One Cup Coffee Makers
Executive Summary about One Cup Coffee by Johnathan H. Bakers

One Cup Coffee. There have been so many studies over the last twenty-five years about the effects of coffee. We were told that coffee drinking was unhealthy. The main problem is the caffeine in coffee. Caffeine is a mild stimulant, and therefore raises blood pressure and can increase heart rate. Researchers think the effect is so mild and short lived as to be negligible.

The one-cup coffee maker has many benefits. Some studies have even shown that the consumption of coffee reduces the incidence of colon cancer, but at such high levels that the negative effects of coffee may once again be an issue. But moderate levels of coffee drinking may actually be good for us. The concentration of antioxidants in coffee is greater than in cranberries, apples or tomatoes.

Chinese studies have shown that coffee consumption reduces the effects of Parkinson's disease. Some studies in both America and Scandanavia indicate that coffee may reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes. Coffee can reduce the incidence of kidney stones and gallstones. The consumption of coffee has been shown to reduce the constriction of the airways in asthma sufferers. A bronchodilator called theophylline contained in coffee, helps this effect.

Excess coffee consumption has been linked with infertility or reduced fertility. Higher blood levels of homocysteine and LDL cholesterol have been associated with coffee drinking; these are both factors in coronory heart disease. The many benefits of drinking coffee are available, and the risks avoided, if coffee is drunk moderately. Get a one cup coffee maker and enjoy one good cup a day, or splurge on your cappucinno instead of endless cups from the coffee vending machine.

Cappucino Coffee

Cappuccino Coffee - Ingredients, History, and Growing Popularity
Executive Summary about Cappucino Coffee By Katya Coen

Cappucino Coffee. Cappuccino is a coffee drink that is prepared with espresso, hot milk, and froth made from steamed milk. Cappuccino is similar to latte but is made with less milk than a latte is. The foamy froth on the top of the cappuccino is a signature part and helps to retain the heat of the espresso and milk mixture.

Ingredients
In addition to a quality shot of espresso, is milk that has been steamed to just the right temperature and texture. When steaming milk for a cappuccino it is very important that the steaming wand add tiny bubbles to milk to create a microfoam. This process makes the milk velvety smooth and adds a sweetness that would otherwise not be found.

History
The name "cappuccino" comes from an order of Fransican Minor friars, the Cappuccini. These friars wore a hood with their outfit, and in the Italian language, "cappuccino" means hood.

Popularity
Coffee drinkers and even some non-coffee drinkers helped to push the popularity of the drink upwards. North American drinkers have a tendency to modify cappuccino and drink it differently than it was in its native Italy. Often it is served iced or made using methods other than with a cappuccino machine.

Cappuccino's popularity has increased so dramatically that it is not uncommon to see home cappuccino makers in friend's kitchens. The creamy taste of a perfectly pulled espresso teamed up with milk that has been frothed to perfection is one that coffee lovers have come to enjoy.

Capresso Coffee

Capresso Coffee Maker - More Than Meets the Eye
Executive Summary about Capresso Coffee By Mark Van Tuel

Capresso Coffee. There is one coffee maker that a lot of coffee lovers trust, and that's the Capresso coffee maker. Every model of Capresso released by the esteemed company has been especially built to provide great coffee with every cup.Established in 1994, the company has produced a heap of coffee maker models, and every single one of them was designed to brew richly flavored coffee conveniently.

Their best offer is the exceptional taste of the coffee produced by a Capresso. But aside from providing such wonderful coffee, Capresso machines are also packed with great features and other special traits. Capresso machines are built to last a long time, so once you buy a coffee maker with the Capresso name on it, you're sure to have a lot of cups of great coffee for a long time.

Another excellent add-on to Capresso machines is the water filter. These filters are specifically added to ensure that the water used in brewing coffee is clean, safe, and tasteless. Any taste that the water, especially chlorinated water, may have might interfere with the taste of the brewed coffee, and with the help of effective water filter, a Capresso coffee maker can retain the pure, unadulterated taste of good and real coffee. Also, Capresso has some large-capacity coffee makers.So now, with a Capresso coffee maker, you can have good coffee not just anywhere, such as right at home, but also anytime.

To top off all these great features, like icing on a cake, Capresso coffee makers are designed with sleek external designs and styles. If you are on a quest to find your perfect coffee maker, the impressive looks of Capresso coffee makers will surely attract you, but don't worry. With a Capresso coffee maker, there's more than meets the eye.

Organic Coffee

The Health Benefits of Drinking 100% Organic Coffee
Executive Sumary about Organic Coffee By Robin Rushlo

Organic Coffee. Trying to decide whether or not to drink organic coffee or not? With organic coffee there are added health benefits that one would not normally find in regular coffee.

Organic coffee is full of antioxidant, nutrients and heart healthy vitamins. Antioxidants are natural enzymes that help to prevent the onset of diseases and other common medical ailments Free of pesticides and chemicals- All of the coffees grown and produced at the African private estates are grown with no added pesticides or chemicals. Chemical and pesticide exposure can cause respiratory or even mental deficiencies with many people.

Natural energy booster or relaxer. The caffeine in these 100% organic coffees is in pure form, straight from the coffee bean plant, making it pungent and potent and a natural way to gain some pep. The African decaf coffee is a gentle way to sooth the senses while avoiding the added rush from the caffeinated brands.

Lose weight- Many use 100% organic coffee to satisfy their weight loss goals. This is because caffeine naturally suppresses hunger while filtering the body of impurities. Coffee acts as a natural laxative and diuretic causing a slightly increased output in bodily fluids. There are many health benefits to drinking 100% organic coffee, and the taste of African private estates coffee easily turns it into a healthy drinking habit that can be enjoyed on a regular basis.

Remember, drink to your health everyday with a great cup of organic coffee from a private estate in Africa. This coffee will change your life. Always make it with 100% Organic Coffee.

Coffee Chocolate

Coffee and Chocolate
Executive Summary about Coffee Chocolate By J. Lance Curtis

Coffee Chocolate. Few things inspire the intense devotion and passion as does coffee. However, one of those "things" that does is chocolate. Like our beloved coffee, chocolate has taken a reputation hit as an unhealthy food.

Chocolate covered coffee beans are great because if you've ever tried eating coffee beans or even straight coffee by itself you'll know its not the best taste. However, combining this taste with chocolate really just hits your taste buds bringing them to life with both a sweet taste and a slight kick from the coffee beans.

Next up you need to source the chocolate for these chocolate covered coffee beans. The best kind of chocolate to use is dipping chocolate. It's harder to find but really does make the best tasting chocolate covered coffee beans. If you cannot source dipping chocolate you can use chocolate squares or choc-chips.

Coffee Chocolates
No this is a perfect way to enjoy our favorite combination. Espresso roasted coffee beans dipped in dark chocolate to make the perfect candy. The bean gives the candy an enticing aroma and crunchy texture that truly complements it. You can find this treat in dark and white variations. When the white is used it usually covers a bean that is latte roasted A light roast goes very well with the delicate flavor of white chocolate.

Nut Chocolates
Who hasn't enjoyed nuts covered in a silky smooth chocolate? Many of us grew up enjoying peanut chocolate candy.

Tropical Fruit Chocolates
Now you can experience true tropical delight with three wonderful taste treats that come to us from the tropics: cacao, tropical fruit, and coffee.

How would it feel if you were enjoying some chocolate treat with your coffee? Well don't hesitate, enjoy it today.