K-Cups Coffee

K-Cups Coffee
Executive Summary about K Cups Coffee by Jerry M Stein

K-Cups Coffee. K-Cups are small vacuum packed containers containing an exact portion of coffee to be used with a Keurig Single Cup Coffee Maker. First designed and patented to contain Green Mountain Coffee, now other gourmet blends like Timothy's, Newman's Own, and Caribou Coffee are available in K-Cups. There are over 200 different gourmet coffee blends and roasts, even flavored coffees, teas and cocoa in K-Cups.

Approximately two-thirds of the world's coffee crop is Arabica beans. They produce better coffee and about 80% are used for commercially produced coffees. Of that 80%, only 10% are selected for specialty gourmet coffees. This is what you buy in coffee stores and from individual coffee roasters. This is the coffee you will brew with a K-Cup.

Each coffee K-Cup contains a filter with previously measured coffee, perfectly sealed and protected, providing the exact portion for brewing a perfect single cup. You can find a wide variety of K-Cup brands, but I am going to talk to you about my favorite one: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups

Why Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups rules?
Because you can choose from a wide variety of the finest freshly roasted coffees, all of them with the quality, taste, and delicious aromas that will exceed your expectations.

Here is a Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups selection guide:

• Extra Bold K-Cups Coffees: Contains 20% more coffee than Regular K-Cups, this one is great if you like strong and full body tasting coffee.
• Signature K-Cups Coffees: The best and most delicious blends of flavored coffees and decaf.
• Seasonal K-Cups Coffees: The best flavors of the season.
• Decaf K-Cup Coffees: Same great tasting coffee without the caffeine.
• Light Roasted Coffees: Light bodied coffee, milder tasting, subtle flavors.
• Medium Roast Coffees: Balanced body flavor, slightly sweeter than light roast.

Gaggia Coffee Makers

Gaggia Coffee Makers - The Convenience of Espresso in Your Own Home
Executive Summary about Gaggia Coffee Makers By JoBeth Levina

Gaggia Coffee Makers. Those who love a good cup of coffee often prefer a home brewed espresso rather than visiting Starbucks and there are many people now who have chosen to invest in their very own espresso machine. They are now extremely affordable and complement any kitchen and Gaggia have a wide choice of coffee making machines to choose from to suit everybody's taste.

The machine is pump driven allowing the water to be delivered to the coffee at the correct pressure, this is essential when making a cup of espresso.The machine can be used with either coffee grounds or pods; the difference between the two is there is less mess with pods than with coffee grounds.

If you are using an espresso machine for the first time it may be better to use pre-ground coffee - Blue Mountain from Jamaica or Alto Grande from Puerto Rico are two coffees you may like to try - and if you are happy using the machine you could at a later date grind your own coffee.

The Baby Gaggia performs well and is a good solid machine, like any electrical item it may need maintenance now and again but used correctly this can be minimal. Gaggia also do other excellent espresso machines like the Gaggia Carreza and the Gaggia Evolution these are probably the highest selling machines out of all the models. Gaggia also perform like other outstanding espresso machines like the Gaggia Evolution and the Gaggia Carreza that are almost certainly the uppermost selling machines out of all the types.

Coffee Percolators

Coffee Percolators
Executive Summary about Coffee Percolator by David Urmann

Coffee Percolators. Percolators are popular amongst campers as well as with other outdoorsmen. This is due to its ability to make coffee without the aid of electricity. Non-pressure percolators are also being used with paper filters. This filter is normally made of metal and holds the coffee grounds apart from the water in the main pot. Usually fairly coarsely ground coffee is used and a perforated lid is placed over the filter in order to distribute the water evenly over the grounds. The non-pressure driven percolators consists of a pot, having a small chamber at the bottom, which is often placed closest to the heat source.

If you are a traditional coffee drinker, you need to choose a coffee machine. Coffee percolators are either automatic or manual. Automatic coffee percolators have an internal heating element. Manual coffee percolators obtain heat source from an external element.

Manual coffee percolators are still one of the majority's favorites. It is also known as the manual drip coffee brewers and filter coffee maker. Parts of these coffee percolators consist of a cone filter holder, carafe. Automatic drip coffee percolators are probably the most famous coffee maker used in the whole world. It is stylish and brews a great cup of coffee quickly. The stylish vacuum coffee percolator is beautiful to watch while brewing coffee. Vacuum coffee percolators reach an equal balance of temperature. French press coffee percolators, on the other hand, are in existence everywhere.

Coffee Gift

A Coffee Gift Idea
Executive Summary about Coffe Gift by Celia Namart

Coffee Gift. It has already been a custom, that people give gifts whenever there’s an occasion. Gift baskets are ideal gifts. For coffee lovers, a basket full of assorted coffee would be a good choice. Coffee gift basket could be a pleasant gift for all occasions. Since break time is coffee time, this gift would surely promote sharing of thoughts and ideas during meetings and small gatherings.

Coffee gift baskets are usually filled with gourmet coffees, a coffee mug and other ideal and carefully chosen companions. Other things you can add to your coffee gift baskets are hazelnut coffee jam, fresh roasted coffee, white and dark chocolates with espresso beans, chocolate chip cookies, cappuccino chocolates, and many more.

Gift baskets are readily made and available for order and immediate purchase in coffee stores. With a little research and some initiative you can get great coffee and arrange for it to be packed in a gift basket with other coffee related items, even some mugs or an espresso machine, and create a wonderful coffee gift basket.

Coffee gift baskets aren't just right for holiday gift giving. They can be given anytime, particularly if you think that your special someone deserves a coffee break. A coffee gift basket is a sumptuous treat for anyone you love on his or her special day. This perfect gift can be made personally.

Drink Coffee

More Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee
Executive Summary about Drink Coffe By Jeffery Dodd

Drink Coffee. Coffee drinkers of all race and color have appreciated the taste and aroma of coffee that are distinctive from any other drinks. Serve it hot or drink it icy cold, coffee is just the best. Besides its addicting taste and aroma, though, there still are many other reasons why you should continue drinking coffee.

Here are a few of the benefits and advantages of coffee:

1. Excellent source of anti-oxidant. Antioxidant helps the body in fighting and absorbing free radicals the body produces. These free radicals are identified as culprits that cause cell damage which results in sagging of skin, wrinkles and ultimately aging. Coffee slows down aging. Certain properties of coffee are believed to help control the cell damage which leads to the development of certain diseases.

2. Good for the cardiovascular system. Experts agree that coffee contain properties that are good for the heart and its arteries. It also helps improve the circulation of blood within the person's heart.

3. An alternative headache and asthma reliever. People who consume enough amount of caffeine are known to reduce risks of possible asthma attacks because the caffeine is believed to be a good pain buster.

4. Promotes healthy liver. Aside from reducing the risk of several serious cardiovascular illnesses, coffee is believed to bring about healthy benefits to the liver especially those who have cirrhosis and gallstones.

5. Controls sugar levels among diabetics. Coffee is known to be a good source of "chlorogenic acid," that are proven to reduce large amounts of glucose concentrations in the blood.

6. It can boost to athleticism. As a health drink, drinking coffee can be a good way to boost one's athleticism because of its high caffeine content.
Remember though not to drink too much coffee. Almost all drinks, including coffee, can only be beneficial when drunk in moderation.

Coffee Pods

Make Your Own Coffee Pods - It is Simple With Perfect Pod
Executive Summary about Coffee Pods by K. Braun

Coffee Pods. Many coffee connoisseurs are attracted by the convenience of the single serve coffee makers that are so popular these days. However, they end up not purchasing one of these machines simply because of the fact that they would have to limit themselves to the coffee pods that are available on the market.

Well, that limitation is not really there - you can easily make your own coffee pods at home with whatever coffee your taste buds prefer. Probably the best and easiest way to make coffee pods at home is using the Perfect Pod. The Perfect Pod uses pod filters that you can easily order online. You can fill the filter with any coffee or even loose-leaf tea. Using this pod maker is a great way to save money and enjoy better coffee at the same time!

Coffee pods are available in different brew strengths including dark roast, medium roast and mild roast. Coffee pods are not for budget minded coffee drinkers. That large can will definitely contain a lot more than 72 cups of coffee. But remember you’re paying a premium for a no mess, no measuring, easy cleanup, ready in thirty seconds, cup of a coffee. For some people that’s money well spent.

This coffee pod sealer is also very attractive to tea drinkers - even those who do not own a single serve coffee machine. For some owners, this little pod sealer really completely transformed their coffee drinking experience. The Perfect Pod makes a great gift for any coffee or tea lover in your life. Make every morning a perfect one with the Perfect Pod.

Kona Coffee

Kona Coffee: Flavor of Hawaii
Executive Summary about Kona Coffee by Tomira L. Rosser

Kona Coffee. True Kona coffee is grown only in the northern and southern parts of the mountainous Kona region in Hawaii. Kona coffee is a medium-bodied coffee, which is so flavorful that it has become the second most popular coffee of choice. Kona's character can be identified by its aromatic blend and rich flavor, boasting trace elements of spice and wine in each drop.

No other coffee can proudly claim the Kona name. The majority of the Kona plantations are family owned and operated. The beans are hand picked and processed to ensure a premium coffee unlike any other. Special care is taken throughout the process of creating the Kona coffee bean. The sunny mornings, cloud-covered rainy afternoons and mild nights create an ideal growing condition for the best Kona coffee.

The Peaberry coffee bean is the superior Kona bean by far. Most coffee trees produce cherries which contain two beans, but the Peaberry only has one bean. This variety is developed when one side of the coffee tree's flower blends and fuses with the other side. The result is one coffee bean which is richer and more concentrated than two separate beans.

Kona coffee growers also pride themselves on delivering fresh beans to ensure the highest quality in every cup. When you're thirsty for a more flavorful cup of coffee, Kona coffee is the superior choice.

Commercial Coffee Maker

5 Tips on Choosing the Right Commercial Coffee Maker
Executive Summary about Commercial Coffee Maker by Yogi Shinde

Commercial Coffee Maker. Commercial coffee makers and coffee brewers are hotter than ever in the office coffee and home use world. These commercial coffee makers are much more reliable over longer periods of time and brew a much better cup of coffee compared to those made for home use coffee brewers. Commercial coffee makers brew coffee at an optimum brewing temperature and offer maximum coffee taste extraction from the coffee grounds. These commercial brewers often brew at 10-20 degrees hotter than the made for home models.

The choice available today on commercial coffee makers is endless - Coffee urns, plumbed coffee makers, thermo serves, airpots to name a few. Here is a list of the top 5 tips that you can use:

* Check out which brand of coffee maker manufacturer offers the best line of commercial coffee makers. Remember that not all long-existing coffee maker brands have a great line of coffee makers for commercial use.

* Decide which features are most important for you.There are also commercial coffee makers which are a virtual beverage maker - which can brew anything from a simple cup of black coffee to high-grade tea, to a rich cup of hot chocolate.

* How technologically advanced do you want your commercial coffee maker to be? There are commercial coffee makers which have digital controls, LCD display screens, auto-off and Pause 'N Serve features.

* Determine how many cups of coffee you need the coffee maker to brew at any given time.This is especially important if you will be using the coffee maker in an office or restaurant.

* Make sure that the commercial coffee maker that you will purchase is easy to clean.

Most commercial coffee manufactures make parts very easy and affordable to get, although most models can operate for years and years without the slightest little problem.

Coffee Pots

The Coffee Pot and Its Variety of Shapes and Styles
Executive Summary about Coffee Pot by M. Jedediah

Coffee Pots. The shape and size of a coffee pot will vary. When coffee makers were introduced in the late 1950s, the look of the coffee pot changed. Before that time, the family coffee pot was often a percolator, which was made of metal. Gravity funnels boiled water through the coffee pot until it comes in contact with coffee grounds.

Most often the family coffee pot in today's homes is the carafe that is attached to the coffee maker. The coffee is placed in a filter. You pour the water from the coffee pot into the filter. Then the coffee is brewed and funneled down into the coffee pot.

Some high-scale restaurants and coffee franchises use decorative carafes as a coffee pot. Some of the art deco coffee pots may look more like a vase than a coffee pot. This type of coffee pot may have a design and may be more colorful that a traditional coffee pot.

One of the latest trends is a coffee pot that resembles a thermos-like vessel. This type of coffee pot can brew coffee and is served from the coffee pot. The coffee pot is made of stainless steel that keeps the coffee hot. This type of coffee pot is great from those addicted to their daily dose of java and need to keep the beverage flowing. Whether you need a practical coffee pot or you have a family heirloom, your own individual taste will determine your coffee pot.

The Many Types of Coffee Pots
Executive Summary about by Coffee Pot by John Hilaire

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. The water is heated and pumped through the coffee where it then drips into the pot below. Boiling coffee tends to produce a bitter taste which is undesirable to most people.

Percolator
Another popular type coffee pot is the percolator. Percolators work by pumping water into the container holding the coffee until the desired result is achieved. A basket keeps the dry coffee from being deposited into the coffee container. Percolators were popular in the 1970s and 80s before the drip maker became the coffee maker of choice.

Vacuum
Many people still enjoy the tradition of vacuum coffee pots because the pots offer interesting shapes and designs. These pots work on the theory that steam creates a vacuum which draws the water and steam through the coffee grounds without distributing the grounds throughout the coffee.

Coffee Pot Safety
Today coffee pots usually come with a short cord that will only allow you to use it close to an electrical outlet. It is important that you not use an extension cord since this could allow small children to get hurt.

One Cup Coffee Maker

One Cup Coffee Maker
Executive Summary about One Cup Coffee Maker by Jared Runcorn

Coffee machines are staples in the majority of households across America. These machines are usually used daily if not multiple times a day to provide a caffeine fix or just to enjoy a nice cup of black coffee. These machines that make coffee in our homes have become more and more sophisticated over time as people have begin their search for a cup of coffee at home that is the same quality that can be found at a high quality coffee shop or in a fancy restaurant. One of the hottest trends in at home coffee is one cup coffee maker.

If you can make one cup of coffee at a time instead of ten to twelve cups you are able to make that one cup a much higher quality. These new one cup coffee maker have started a new trend that a lot of coffee snobs are liking. This will allows people to make one cup at a time very similar to what they may get at their favorite coffee shop.

Usually what most of these systems use are single containers of coffee that are perfectly measured to make exactly one cup of coffee. A lot of coffee companies have jumped on this band wagon and have made these single containers of coffee in some of their most popular flavors. This is also nice because if you have a spouse that enjoys flavored coffee and you enjoy non flavored coffee, you can each make what you want.

One of the only downsides of this type of coffee machine is that if you have a large group of people for dinner and want to serve coffee it will be a longer process as everyone makes their one cup of coffee at a time.

Gourmet Coffee

Gourmet Coffee
Executive Summary about Gourmet Coffee by Alison Cole

Gourmet Coffee. Everyday, people all over the world wake up to the invigorating experience of the exceptional beverage called coffee. The popularity of coffee can be judged by the fact that its consumption amounts to about a third of that of tap water in North America and Europe. Most gourmet coffee brands are beyond the reach of the common masses and are marketed exclusively to the affluent.

With countless gourmet coffees in the market, one needs not only a watchful eye but a discerning taste to spot the real gourmet from the fake. But where do gourmet coffees originate?
The Arabica coffee beans are the main source of gourmet coffees which contain far less caffeine than coffee made from inferior varieties. Gourmet coffees from Arabica coffee beans boast of a finer aroma, richer flavor, and more body than those made from Robusta beans. The limitation on the production of gourmet coffees is altitude - Arabica coffee requires a high mountain, cool and wet, subtropical climate; as well as rich soil. These growing conditions need less pesticides, which reduces contamination of the environment. Thus Arabica coffees can't be grown just anywhere. And while gourmet coffee is lower in caffeine than other types, it is highest in antioxidants.

Companies often use deception to confuse the coffee-drinking public as to the superior quality of their gourmet coffees. Problems arise when, for instance, the Kona coffee blend contains only a small amount of Kona coffee beans and the rest is from other sources such as Robusta beans, thereby minimizing the coffee experience. The volcanic regions create the most wonderful gourmet coffees, owing to their rich volcanic soil, which adds a deep and flavorful taste to the coffee.

Green Coffee

Green Coffee Beans
Executive Summary about Green Coffee by Alison Cole

Green Coffee. Green coffee beans naturally have to go through a special process before they reach the phase of being turned into the popular hot drink that so many people love and enjoy on a daily basis. Coffee is prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. The green 'coffee beans' that are collected from the coffee plantations are sent to places where they are roasted, ground and finely crushed to make coffee powder.

One enjoyed benefit that many people enjoy is the fact that there is a large variety of different flavors they can drink and enjoy when it comes to coffee that has been made from green coffee beans. The variation in the process that is used in each of the different countries throughout the planting procedures and differences in the soil that is used, the harvesting, as well as in the preparation and the roasting procedures that are used will all play a very big factor into each of the varieties and different delicious tasting flavors that you and your family have grown to love so much and enjoy each day.

The following are a detail of all the processes that green coffee beans have to go through before they actually become coffee powder. Green coffee beans are most frequently picked by hand by laborers who get paid by the basketful. Since coffee beans are a type of drupe, with fruit flesh directly wrapping the coffee bean, after being gathered the flesh of the coffee bean must be promptly removed by soaking, scouring and mechanically rubbing the bean. When roasted, the green coffee bean expands to nearly twice its initial size, changing in color and density.