Posted by Karen on 21 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: Coffee Flavors, Coffee Tips & Tricks
If you have ever experienced bitter, unpleasant coffee, it was probably over-extracted. Many people confuse over-extraction with coffee strength. So, in an attempt to avoid the bitterness, they ask for weaker coffee. As you are about to find out, this is one of the worst things you could do. A weaker brew will only result […]
Posted by Karen on 10 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: General, Coffee Flavors, Coffee Tips & Tricks
One lump or two? Though many a good coffee connoisseur takes their brew strong and black, adding a bit of something sweet is a practice enjoyed by many. What exactly is the difference between white and brown sugar, and what the heck is “turbinado” sugar?
White Sugar
White sugar is the most common sweetener used in tea […]
Posted by Karen on 18 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Coffee Tips & Tricks, Tea Tips & Tricks
If you are tired of the overly processed sugar you are currently adding to your coffee, or tea, to sweeten it up, you might want to try a more natural alternative: stevia. It’s 300 times more sweet than sugar, and requires very little processing. People are fond of it for its natural state, as well as […]
Posted by Karen on 14 May 2008 | Tagged as: Coffee Facts, Coffee Tips & Tricks, Health
Can you believe that researchers now say that - Coffee can kill pain? According to a LONDON Reuters press release last September 25, a study states it can, but only in women. Sorry guys! Life’s not always fair! “The London Times said researchers in London had asked a sample of men and women to plunge […]
Posted by Karen on 08 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: General, Coffee Facts, Coffee Tips & Tricks
Coffee Storage
Never store your coffee in the refrigerator. Coffee will absorb flavors and aromas from other food products in your refrigerator. Freezing coffee can also have a damaging effect, and we do not recommend this practice unless you will not use-up your supply of coffee for a prolonged period of time [two weeks or more]. […]