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	<title>How to Make a Stronger Cup of Coffee</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Some of us prefer a strong cup of coffee. Or maybe we like the taste of a strong coffee first thing in the morning, followed by a milder brew later in the day.
How do you make your coffee taste &ldquo;strong&rdquo;?
In the world of coffee experts, this can get you into some deep discussions on what exactly &ldquo;strong&rdquo; means when applied to coffee.
But for the rest of us, assuming you are buying whole coffee beans or ground coffee, and not instant, here are three tips.
First, increase the proportion of ground coffee to water
In other words, for the same amount of water, make your brew with a little more ground coffee than usual.
This will definitely make your coffee taste stronger, but there is only so far you can push this before you end up with a brew that sacrifices its taste for the sake of strength.
Buy dark roasted beans, and not medium
You see various coffee beans being described as medium roasted, or dark roasted.
The dark roasted beans will generally give you a stronger taste.
However, you may want to try a few different dark roasts, from different companies. Dark roasting is a tricky business, and some roasters do a better job than others.
When done badly, a dark roast will give you a stronger taste, but you can end up losing a lot of the subtleties of the bean&rsquo;s flavor.
Try some beans from East Africa
Coffee beans from Kenya in particular have a very fine and strong flavor. By way of contrast, beans from South and Central America...like Costa Rican, Mexican and Brazilian beans...tend to be a little milder.
And our personal preference is...
Here at Coffee Detective we like to start the day with a brew of Kenya AA. It&rsquo;s a wonderful tasting coffee, but strong too.
Later in the day, when we still want some heft to our coffee, but not as strong as in the morning, we&rsquo;ll switch to Sumatra Mendheling, another wonderful coffee.
As with all coffee choices, making a good, strong brew is a matter of learning a little about coffee beans, and a little about coffee brewing.]]></description>
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	<title>Starbucks : The Modern Day Coffee Phenom</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:57:26 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Starbucks is a modern coffee mecca-empire that seems to be on the lips of every corporate yuppie in America. And this is not by coincidence, it's by careful marketing design. Why has Starbucks been such a great example of corporate branding success?
Starbucks Coffee and Cafes opened in 1987 with about 11 locations in the Seattle Washington area. Little did we all know back then that by the year 2004, Starbucks would practically be as American as apple pie, and as talked about as another slice of Americana, McDonalds restaurants. Under the management of current CEO Orin Smith, Starbucks does not show any signs of slowing in growth.
How genius is the marketing behind Starbucks? Take for example, that many of us now now what a &quot;Frapuccino&quot; is, and couple that with the fact that this coffee giant has also successfully marketed it's arguably addictive products in bottled form in every grocery store across America and you've got an unstoppable advertising and branding campaign.
Not only can you find bottled, pre-made Starbucks delights in stores, but you can also now brew their famous, turbo-charged coffee at home, thanks to the offering of Starbucks ground coffee and coffe beans in the coffee section of most grocers.
And I'm no different from anyone else. I've got my favorite Starbuck's addiction too, and it's called a Double Tall White Chocolate Mocha. The fact that almost anyone can tell you what size a &quot;Tall&quot;, &quot;Grande&quot; and &quot;Venti&quot;. What do these translate into? Small, medium and large of course.
But how much fun is it to utter these sizes when ordering? You almost feel like you're part of a coffee-savvy society - this is all by design too. Drinking fancy coffees has now become akin to drinking wine. It's a form of conisseurship now, a secret society of sorts, thanks to Starbucks.
It's almost gotten to the point where carrying around a Starbucks coffee has become a status symbol. We all see the tabloids showing celebrities carrying their Starbucks Lattes and Soy Mochas. Starbucks has it all figured out, right down to the name they picked for their workers, &quot;Baristas&quot;, and the very name of the company, which I've read orginates from the popular American classic novel &quot;Moby Dick&quot;.
Not only that, Starbucks bucked the system, so to speak, when they didn't pay attention to the accepted price ceilings that were established when they started to get popular. They went over that price, making it seem as though they were offering a &quot;gourmet&quot; specialty product to attract a sort of &quot;it&quot; crowd, and spreading to those of us in the middle class by association.
It's absolute marketing and branding genius.]]></description>
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	<title>From Coffee Pots to Specialist Coffee</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:56:38 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[A dedicated coffee store will certainly have its clear advantages compared to the non targeted vendor, If though you are thinking of obtaining things like a Jamaican Coffee product or wicker coffee table and have all the information you need on the goods then just maybe specialized coffee information is not going to be the most important thing on your mind. For the folk that happen to be totally confused and have no clue as to what the difference between an item like a Brazilian Santos sachet or german coffee machine [ just kidding you ], the guidance of a coffee specialist will surely be well received and any shopper is guaranteed to gain from the valuable help of an expert.
Another fine advantage of the specialized coffee store is it might undoubtedly supply a huge assortment of coffee products and other nice items in stock, say then you wanted to choose from a quantity of different goods like commercial coffee grinders, coffee blending kits or similar products then the specialist coffee stores are more likely to help you. The fact that a specialist coffee vendor will undoubtedly stock a large amount of products for you to look at will probably mean that you are much more likely to come across the product that is most suitable your requirements.
The bigger food and drink stores
The big food and drink vendors and chain stores will hopefully be able to give most of the coffee experts a run for their money where cost levels are concerned, the plain truth is the well known food and drink vendors can obtain coffee products and goods in such substantial quantities which in turn means they are able to offer buyers some pretty great discounts on certain items like unique coffee tables or coffee table plans. If you have checked out a number of coffee guides and reports and are satisfied that a coffee product that is being marketed in one of the major retail chains suits your purposes then purchasing from such a vendor is ideal.
Yet another reason to buy from one of the large food and drink retail stores is due to the fact that lots of them have such a huge amount of power that the massive coffee makers will actually produce original brand merchandise that could only be retailed by these bigger retail groups and food and drink suppliers. The big brands do this to thank the major stores and provides some really decent cut price coffee products within the grasp of consumers.
My own opinion is there is tons of room for both the specialist coffee stores and the huge food and drink retail groups or department stores, both have their own individual advantages and it doesn't difference if you are thinking about buying a german coffee pot or a glass coffee pot as one side or the other will clearly be able to help you and provide you with a fantastic coffee item.]]></description>
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	<title>Coffee Products and how to Buy them Easily</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:56:12 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The subject of coffee is one that covers a large number of products such as wholesale coffee beans, specialty coffees and also coffee makers, as with a variety of other topics food and drink data is best obtained from a specialist. A coffee expert will supply anyone with much better knowledge than say a general food and drink website, specialists know coffee products inside out will be able to offer you first hand info on merchandise like stainless steel coffee pots or even insulated coffee mugs.
For many years coffee reviews have been published all over the web and the subject of beverages is now easier than ever for buyerss to research, imagine you were searching for a food and drink review on a kenyan coffee powder, such a thing may appear on one of the many specialist coffee directories.
Also when shopping for a coffee you should ponder this, if you buy a stainless steel coffee blender but were unhappy with the item would the coffee supplier be happy to part exchange the merchandise for a barista coffee maker or make a mutually acceptable arrangement? you should to select a coffee merchant you have some confidence in or a coffee site that looks trustworthy.
When you first start looking into the world of coffee make sure you make a note of the coffee product you are actually interested in obtaining, for instance coffee grinders, gourmet coffee powders, blended coffee beans, be exact as this will be particularly useful later on, Once you have done this you should evaluate these items on some of the coffee portals, by making the list in the you will save a mass of time because you can easily get lost in a whole heap of food and drink and coffee connected guidess and reports.]]></description>
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	<title>Coffee Shops</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:55:43 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[For most harried career individuals, a visit to their coffee shops for a nightcap with friends and business associates is their idea of a relaxing evening. But have you ever wondered when the first coffee shop started?
The first coffee shop opened in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1554, while the first coffeehouse opened in Cornhill, London, in 1652. Boston welcomed its own version of this haven for coffee lovers in 1670, while Paris opened the doors of its first-ever coffee shop in 1671. It quickly grew in popularity, and by 1675, three thousand coffeehouses were born in England.
As the legend goes, the first coffeehouse was believed to have opened in Vienna in 1683, after the Battle of Vienna. The coffeehouse was started using supplies left behind by the losing Turks. A more credible version asserts that the first coffee shop opened in Krakow, in the sixteenth or seventeenth century, owing to its close trade ties with the Turks. The first coffee plantation in modern times was started in Brazil, in 1727, using slave laborers from Africa. Its success was akin to that of tobacco in seventeenth-century Europe.
The term &ldquo;Caf&eacute;&rdquo; is synonymous with a place where coffee and meals are served together. The Dutch people associate the word with bars and thus relate it more to alcohol. In the Netherlands, the term coffee shop is used to refer to places where marijuana is sold, since one needs fewer permits to open a coffee shop. For the French, Spanish, and German people, a caf&eacute; is a place where a wide variety of beverages are served, ranging from different types of coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages.
In addition to those blended commercially, a lot of coffeehouses have their own signature house blends. What are you waiting for? Visit your favorite coffee shop and take your pick from among these wonderful concoctions, sure to warm your hearts and lift your spirits.]]></description>
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	<title>An Introduction To Gourmet Coffee</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:55:17 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Over five hundred billion cups of coffee are consumed each year making it the most popular drink on this earth. For centuries, this aromatic, spirit-lifting drink has been the beverage to serve at any and all events. Many board meetings and friendships have thrived over a cup of coffee. Extracted from the seed of cherries growing on coffee trees, coffee is grown extensively in fifty-three countries across the equator.
Specialty gourmet coffee is very popular among coffee drinkers today. As a matter of fact, statistic show that it is one of the fastest growing food retailers netting approximately $8.5 billion a year. People enjoy the taste of the sophisticated beans used in the making of this delightful gourmet drink. The beans are grown at very high altitudes on Arabic trees and feed on volcanic ash. A cool climate and lots of moisture result in a high quality bean group. The soil the beans are grown in produces the very distinct flavors of the gourmet beans. Gourmet coffee has a more balanced flavor and richer taste than the standard mass-produced coffee. The beans go through a rigorous process of certification that is very strict to help keep the quality high. To help keep standards high, the Specialty Coffee Association of American was created in 1982, for the specialty coffee trade.
You can find gourmet coffee in most grocery stores, specialty shops, restaurants and coffee shops. If you are a true connoisseur, you might compare gourmet coffee to a wonderful bottle of wine.]]></description>
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	<title>Espresso 101 - How to Choose Coffee Beans For Espresso</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:54:48 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The coffee market offers a vast array of beans of every origin, in every degree of roast and grind. With so many options to choose from, how does one go about picking the best bean for making espresso?
It is best to start with the basics. Cappuccinos and lattes are variations on espresso. They differ only in their ratio of espresso to steamed milk. Neither requires its own separate kind of bean.
The inexperienced shopper could easily be fooled into thinking that there are countless assortments of beans to chose from and be overwhelmed. Sometimes, unscrupulous marketers with take advantage of this common myth so they seem to have a larger inventory. In reality, there are only two types of beans available commercially: Arabica and Robusta.
Arabica is a high altitude bean, grown at 2,400 feet above sea lever or higher, characterized by a smooth, yet slightly acidic, taste. It is usually grown in eastern Africa and Central and South America. Robusta grows in the lower altitudes of Southeast Asia, central Africa and Latin America and has a more potent, sometimes bitter taste.
There are many methods and opinions about the best way to roast beans, but the basic process involves exposing green, raw coffee beans to high temperatures, usually about 480 degrees Fahrenheit, for seven to 12 minutes. The heat alters the beans, manipulating their natural bitterness and acidity. The beans become more bitter and less acidic the longer they are roasted.
There is no one right way to roast or grind beans for espresso. In fact, espresso is usually made with a blend of beans of different colors and consistencies. It is not uncommon for different geographical areas to favor a specific blend. For example, in northern Italy, they prefer espresso roast in the medium range, while California tastes lean toward the darker, French roast.
You are not likely to find the freshest beans in a grocery store, and you can bet on that when in comes to pre ground coffee. The best you can do in that situation is pay close attention to the expiration date. You should have better luck finding fresh beans in a coffee house, especially one that roasts in house. Naturally, they will need to roast more of the most popular, fastest selling bean more often, and it is probably the most popular for a reason. Perfect freshness comes from grinding your own just roasted beans immediately before brewing.
Quality beans are a good place to start, but by no means is that the only factor to consider when making espresso. Other things to think about are the time lapse between grinding and brewing, the time lapse since roasting, the condition of equipment and water quality. What makes the best espresso will likely be an endless debate, but the endless options ultimately boil down to a matter of preference.]]></description>
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	<title>Top 5 Best-Selling Coffee Makers</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:35:40 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Coffee is the number one breakfast drink the world over. There are very few places that do not serve this staple and that is a very good thing to say the least. So many people depend on this drink for that bit of energy in the morning to get through the day and of course there is some big business when it comes to coffee and the coffee maker. The business that surrounds this part of the world is big and more and more people are trying to get in on it. This means that there is more than enough competition to make the best in coffee maker products that the world has seen. This is an important thing to a good many people as the coffee maker is the number one appliance in their home.
Bunn is the best-selling coffee maker currently on the market. For a good many years the company was not making products for the home, but instead only those for the many businesses that served the drink. This has all changed as the Bunn company has seen the demand for their top quality coffee maker products for the home. This has brought new levels of financial stability to the company and they are enjoying the success overall.
Senso makes a great coffee maker as well and they are second only to Bunn in terms of quality and sales. This is normal when you see the many products that they offer. Some of the finest makers are brought out by this company and there are a good many people who make the best coffee with them. They are a staple in the restaurants across the world as well.
Cuisinart is a big name in the small home appliance world and their coffee makers make that statement as well. While they have not always been in this business, they are making a mark across the world with the new lines. Many people trust this company more than many others because of the attention to detail and quality that they have always had.
Keurig is one of the newer players in the coffee maker game but that does not mean they are anything but great. They have makers that will do just about everything for you and they are of the best construction to boot.
Krups is a fine company that does offer some fine coffee makers. There have been a few problems with the company as they were plagued by some recalls when they tried to out-source some of the products and took a big hit in the process.


    
        
            
            
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	<title>Coffee Makers</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:34:49 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[You often see them in countless homes, offices, coffee shops and so many other places where people convene to sip good coffee. You guessed right! It is the old and trustworthy coffeemaker. What is the process involved in concocting those wonderful brews?
A coffeemaker is an electric appliance that makes brewed coffee automatically, consisting of a hotplate, a glass coffee pot, filter basket, and water reservoir. It is a low-maintenance, simple- to-operate and yet efficient piece of equipment.
The hotplate at the bottom of the coffeemaker is heated in a circular motion. The heating element is a hollow aluminum tube. Upon adding water on the reservoir, a small hole in the container&rsquo;s bottom feeds a plastic hose attached to one end of the aluminum tube. When the coffeemaker is turned on, the heating element quickly gets hot. The heat sensors make sure that the temperature is kept at 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit (90-96 Celsius). This causes the water in the aluminum tube to boil, creating bubbles that go up the other side of the tube and travel upward to the exit hose so more water can enter the heating element.
Hot water inside these bubbles lifts a small stream of boiling water to the coffeemaker&rsquo;s top, while the exit hose ends up on the drip plate, which in turn places the boiling water in an even amount. The water then exits to the coffee grounds below in the filter basket. The drip coffeemaker then fills the carafe with freshly-brewed coffee.
When buying whole coffee beans, you may use a coffee grinder for preparation prior to actual boiling. For coffee to taste better, it is advisable to grind the beans before brewing them. Finely ground coffee results in a refreshing espresso, which is made with an espresso machine and cannot be brewed in a coffeemaker.
A lot of coffeemakers allow for an automatic start through built-in timers. If you want freshly brewed coffee in the morning, you may turn on the timer at night. Coffee connoisseurs, however, frown on this practice since they do not want coffee beans to be ground in advance as they tend to lose freshness in the process. They believe that immediately after brewing, the coffeemaker should be detached from its hot plate since prolonged exposure to heat will make the coffee bitter.
A number of coffeemakers use either steel or paper filters. Steel filters allow more oils to pass through, creating a coffee that is headier and with more body. On the other hand, paper filters result in a lighter and cleaner coffee.
There are many ways to brew your coffee using the ever-reliable coffeemaker.]]></description>
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	<title>Gourmet Coffee</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:34:10 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[To relax and unwind after a hard day&rsquo;s work, all one has to do is take a sip of her favorite gourmet coffee and feel the tension leave her tired body.
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. The Robusta beans on the other hand, are known for their disease-resistance properties and are more popularly used in commercial blends. Gourmet coffees from Arabica coffee beans boast of a finer aroma, richer flavor, and more body than those made from Robusta beans. For commercial purposes, coffee merchants mix their Arabica gourmet coffees with Robusta beans to save on production costs.
Companies often use deception to confuse the coffee-drinking public as to the superior quality of their gourmet coffees. A typical abuse word is &ldquo;blend,&rdquo; which manufacturers commonly use to describe the name of a particular brand or those from the same origin. 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.
Considered as the best gourmet coffees are those from Central America, Jamaica, Hawaii, Columbia, Africa, and Sumatra. Those that originated from a single source are often blended with other sources to produce a distinctive taste. 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. These areas are home to the best-tasting coffee ever produced.
Supermarkets are not a good place to look for excellent gourmet coffee since they normally carry generic brands and origins that are actually blends, matched with a not so affordable price. Since their market is the masses, groceries often do not carry high-quality fresh roasts or single-origin gourmet coffees. Gourmet coffee bean hoppers more often than not lose their freshness since they have been exposed to elements for weeks, thereby diluting flavor.]]></description>
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	<title>Coffee Maker - Cleaning</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:33:42 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Your coffee maker could be killing you. Well it is if your morning cup of coffee is a matter of life and death and you have a filthy coffee maker. When was the last time you cleaned your coffee maker? Washing the pot is important but getting the internal components of a coffee maker clean is a task that shouldn&rsquo;t be skipped. Did you even know that you were supposed to clean it? A clean coffee maker can be the difference between a good cup of coffee and a nasty cup of sludge.
A clean coffee maker really makes a big difference in how your coffee tastes. Left over coffee oils can accumulate inside your coffee maker and become rancid. And mineral deposits can form too, especially in areas with hard water. These deposits are called &ldquo;scale&rdquo;. There are two kinds of scale, lime scale and mineral scale and you don&rsquo;t want either one. Scale can affect the heating unit and the water flow of your coffee maker and reduce it&rsquo;s efficiency. How quickly scale forms depends on the quality of your drinking water. If you use bottled water to make your coffee, scale probably won&rsquo;t form as fast but you still have to worry about accumulated coffee oils. Better to play it safe and clean your coffee maker regularly.
Cleaning your coffee maker is not a hard task to accomplice. At least once a month pour a mixture of half vinegar and half water into your coffee maker. It goes without saying that white vinegar should be used. Steer clear of the red wine or apple cider vinegar varieties. Run through the full brew process. You&rsquo;re kitchen will probably have a nice salad smell while it&rsquo;s brewing which you may even like. If you&rsquo;re not a salad fan though, just remember that it&rsquo;s a small price to pay for a good cup of coffee.
Repeat the process again using only water this time to rinse it out. Do this one more time if a vinegar smell is still present.
Another easy way to keep the coffee maker clean is to put a glass marble in the water chamber. All the mineral deposits that would usually accumulate inside the coffee maker will instead accumulate on the marble. Every once in a while just remove the marble, wash it and then place it back in the chamber. How much easier could that be?
The best solution would be to clean your coffee maker with vinegar monthly while also using the marble method. Change the marble once a week and you&rsquo;re coffee maker will be in great shape.
If you have an old coffee maker and you aren&rsquo;t happy with the taste of it&rsquo;s brew, why not try cleaning it. A clean coffee maker will brew better tasting coffee.]]></description>
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	<title>Whats In a Cup of Coffee?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:33:15 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[An innocent four dollars spent a day at your favorite coffee shop amounts to $960+ annually. If coffee prices continue to follow their upward trend, on a weekly basis you may end up paying as much for your cup of coffee as you do to fill-up your automobile&rsquo;s gasoline tank.
In the end, you have to ask yourself if having nothing to show for it is worth drinking that money away.
Rarely do we think about our daily spending habits and how quite literally we are throwing money right down the drain. If only we made a concerted effort to curtail our daily spending, we could invest in something that offers a tangible benefit &ndash; not just now but something for future generations to enjoy.
If you are lucky, you are a multimillionaire that makes generous donations to organizations that name buildings after you! Your name in stone, how&rsquo;s that for tangible?
Well&hellip;there is a substantially less expensive way for your name and face to live on for posterity &ndash; it&rsquo;s called an heirloom portrait.
Whether your investment in a heirloom portrait is for the boardroom or the stairwell in your home, future generations will see, will remember, and will enjoy your image &ndash; a confirmation of your existence in the world.
While some portraits might be formal in nature, they may also be environmental (natural surroundings as opposed to a studio backdrop) and reflect your occupation or hobby. Generally these portraits are three-quarter or from the waist up and are framed.
Depending on your taste a heirloom portrait can be black and white, sepia, or color. Watercolor or oil painting effects can be applied to photographic images to make it truly unique. Additionally, there are different paper substrates available for giclee printing such an archival fine art matte or canvas. So what are you waiting for? Put down that cup of coffee and call your photographer today!]]></description>
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	<title>Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:32:46 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Brewing the perfect cup of coffee can be done by anyone. Knowing how to do brew coffee properly will allow you to enjoy your cup and allow for the natural tastes and flavors to come out.
PreparationA clean machine You will want to make sure that your coffee maker and pot are clean.
Brewing Cold, fresh water Using cold and fresh water from the start will insure that your coffee tastes good. Coffee is made up of mostly water, therefore this is a key step. Use a clean glass to pour the water into the reservoir. Do not taint the water by using the carafe to pour the water.
Premium coffee beans Using premium coffee beans will give you the freshest and more flavorful tasting pot of coffee as well. Your beans should be stored in an air tight container. They should only touch air when they are being grinded and then promptly placed into your coffee machine.
Coffee Amount Use around two rounded tablespoons of coffee per cup of water.
After Remove the filter immediately Allowing the filter to sit in your coffee machine means that coffee will continue to drip in to your freshly brewed coffee. Although the coffee is fresh in your carafe, the coffee dripping from the filter will be bitter. Thus, you could ruin a fresh pot of coffee.
Serve it right away Coffee looses its flavor as soon as it hits the air. Serve your coffee fresh and you will be able to get the most out of it!]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Automatic espresso machines are available for either home or commercial use. If you are considering using an espresso machine that is not automated or that is not going to make that drink for you, you could be in the kitchen, making drinks while your guests are getting a little bored. An automatic espresso machine is one that will cost anywhere from $400 and up, but it is well worth the money when you consider all the time that you are going to save in the kitchen. Your automatic espresso machine is one that will give you benefits again and again.
The automatic espresso machine is one that is going to grind the coffee for you. If you are grinding your own coffee all the time, and then putting it in your espresso machine you will notice that it can be a lot of work. It can be messy when you are trying to talk with your family and guests, and you really just don&rsquo;t have time to grind coffee while you are trying to entertain. Grinding your own coffee is the best way to get the very best tasting espresso drinks, but the automatic espresso machine is going to do this for you. All you have to do is measure the coffee you want to grind and it will take over all the work from there!
For the home or the office, an automatic espresso machine is one that will provide the ultimate results so you, and everyone else can get back to what ever else you were doing. In the workplace, giving those small added benefits such as a great cup of coffee or a latte early in the morning is going to boost moral and going to keep people working as they aren&rsquo;t focused on wishing they had a good cup of coffee right now.
The fully automatic espresso machine is one that will grind the coffee, that will dose and tamp the coffee to your liking and then it will brew your drinks and dispense the drinks in a manner that is easy to handle and that is virtually hassle free for you. Automatic espresso machines are great when you are entertaining, throwing a party, when you are too busy to do it yourself, when you wish you had a maid to do it for you, and just because you are working hard at doing other things in the house all the time, but deserve and want a great cup of coffee.
The brewing units that are automatic are designed to give you the ultimate experience in coffee drinking allowing you to make all types of coffee drinks that you can enjoy again and again. All you have to do is measure the ingredients, add the water, and then after you are finished enjoying your favorite coffee drink, you empty the grinds and fill it up again for next time. The frothing attachment is one that you are going to wonder how you ever did without! Clean up is just as easy as it is for any other type of coffee maker, but an automatic espresso machine does so much more!]]></description>
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