Posted by Karen on 17 Nov 2007 | Tagged as: Coffee Facts, Coffee
Coffee does not exist in nature in the form that we normally buy it. Coffee is prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. These seeds are commonly known as ‘coffee beans,’ even though they are not precisely beans. The green ‘coffee beans’ that are collected from the coffee plantations are sent to places […]
Posted by Karen on 29 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: Coffee Facts
Used coffee grounds have been discarded as trash by millions of people around the world. Is there another use for your used grounds? The answer is “yes,” and the more you learn about the used coffee grounds the more sense it makes to use them as a fertilizer. My Grandmother taught me years ago the […]
Posted by Karen on 11 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: Coffee Facts
There are many theories about the best way to store coffee beans or ground coffee to retain freshness. One of the theories is to put your beans or ground coffee in the freezer for later use. Is this method the best way to store coffee? Let’s explore the idea.
Freezing seems like a universally accepted way […]
Posted by Karen on 21 Jul 2006 | Tagged as: Coffee Facts, Coffee Tips & Tricks
How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Want to know how to make the perfect cup of coffee? A few simple steps will make your coffee taste great every cup. Before you even start, when you bring your coffee home, store it in an airtight container that blocks the light. Ceramic is best because plastic […]
Posted by Karen on 18 May 2006 | Tagged as: Coffee Facts, Kona Coffee
Like much of Hawaii, Kona offers ideal climate conditions for growing coffee. But there is something different about the Kona coffee cherries produced here that has earned this coffee a worldwide reputation for excellence.
It might be the dark rich volcanic soil, which contains a perfect blend of acidity and minerals, and retains just […]