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Coffee Sugar and Other Sweeteners

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 […]

Recipe - Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans

Posted by Karen on 06 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: General, Recipes, Coffee Flavors

The mix of chocolate and roasted coffee is great in a drink, and even better in a dessert treat like chocolate covered coffee beans. These are really easy to make, and are a favorite amongst coffee-lovers. Here are a couple of recipes for you to try.Recipe #1

1/3 cup roasted coffee beans
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Melt the […]

What’s In A Coffee Roast?

Posted by Karen on 09 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: General, Coffee Flavors, Coffee

Knowing a great cup of coffee when you taste one is a quintessential part of a coffee connoisseur’s existence.We know that the flavor, aroma and strength of the brew is determined by the type of grind, the quality of the brewing process, the ratio of coffee to water during brewing and even before that, the […]

Human Behavior and Emotions Altered by Scents

Posted by Karen on 29 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: General

(NaturalNews) A new study finds that just the smell of coffee alone may provide important antioxidant benefits all the while soothing your frazzled nerves. Humans have been consuming coffee for a thousand years and for a lot of us, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is as good, sometimes better, than the taste. Now we […]

Chinese Prosperity Cake

Posted by Karen on 21 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: General, Recipes

Prosperity Cake, or Fa Gao in Chinese, is a classic Chinese New Year food. All the symbolic food that Chinese people eat during the Chinese New Year has an auspicious meaning. Check out the meaning of this one, and its recipe.
Prosperity Cake, or Fa Gao in Chinese, is a classic Chinese New Year food. All […]

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