Gold Tips

Long ago it was realized that there was a way to enjoy a cup of coffee that you love without the caffein that you wish to avoid.  It has become a very common thing to decaffeinate coffee.   Does the decaffeinating process change the flavor of the coffee?  Can you tell the difference? 
If processed and prepared well, studies have proven that there is very little difference in the taste of regular coffee drinks and decaffeinated coffee.  What is the decaffeinating process? 
One necessary step for removing caffeine is exposing the coffee beans to hot water and then passing them through methylene chloride. 
When picked from the tree the coffee beans [...]

From its origins in Ethiopia, where the main coffee production is still from wild coffee tree forests, coffee consumption has spread throughout the world. But because of its requirement for ample sunshine and rain, the plants from which beans are produced grow only in tropical or sub-tropical regions.
Though it is enjoyed around the world it is produced only in areas close to the equator.  This product is harvested on a grander scale than almost all other products.
Columbia is known for its great coffee.  Because of this you might think that they are the majority of all copy produced comes from Columbia.  But surprisingly that is not the case.  [...]

Coffee roasters vary in almost every way from extremely technical to very simple.  The cost varies as greatly as the styles you can choose from.   Certain manufactures are trusted to make a quality product and these are not always the most expensive.  But in addition to quality and cost there are other factors to be considered.
What part will you play in the process?
Some roasters are designed very simply and leave more of the technical work to you.  They merely serve as the heating device while you are responsible for measuring and mixing to get the desired result.
The simple models seal tightly to keep the heat and steam [...]

Kona Coffee Video

 
Most of those who try coffee get hooked off their first sip. The unique balance of Hawaii’s best Kona coffee is simply unmatched. True coffee lovers know, and have known for a long time, that one of the best and most flavorful coffee in the world is Kona coffee, made from beans that are grown in Northern slopes of Hawaii and Oahu.
Buying fresh, gourmet Kona coffee ensures the best cup of coffee possible. Although Kona coffee is higher priced than other coffee blends, it is definitely worth the price. After all, people from around the globe buy this particular type of coffee. There are different growing conditions [...]

Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Making a perfect cup of coffee is quite easy these days as there are plenty of great ingredients to pick from and coffee machines that can literally brew the perfect cup.  Here are some tips on making the perfect cup of coffee.
Three things that are necessary in making the perfect cup of coffee are the best coffee beans, the best coffee grinders and the best coffee makers. Coffee starts out with the perfect coffee beans.  While there are many types of coffee beans, they either come fresh, already grinded or decaffeinated.  Choosing the right type of coffee bean is a great way to [...]

The beauty of Espresso Coffee
Looking for a great tasting coffee drink that is extremely potent, tastes great and is made with a high pressure coffee maker?  Take a look at espresso.  
Espresso is now extremely popular but was only developed in the last 100 years.  Espresso is an extremely potent coffee drink that is brewed under enormous pressure.  Espresso is actually brewed at about 8 or 9 atmospheres of pressure, delivering a great tasting extremely potent coffee drink that is served in small shots.  Most people usually drink espresso straight in either one or two shots.  Besides straight espresso shots, you can find espresso in great coffee drinks [...]

Hints for Brewing Coffee
There are plenty of great ways to brew coffee.  Most of the time it is the coffee makers that you use that will determine how much control you have in the coffee brewing process.  Here are some common tips on brewing coffee.
One of the easiest ways to brew coffee is with an auto drip machine.  These are by far the most popular way to brew coffee in America.  You put coffee grinds in a paper or metal filter and add water into the reservoir.  As the water heats up it is passed through the coffee and filter ending in a coffee pot.  This way to [...]

The world’s best coffee beans
If you are looking for the best coffee beans in the world, it is not as easy as you think.  While there are many exotic and gourmet coffee beans available, the best coffee beans in the world really depend on your personal preference and taste.
Some of the most notable best coffee beans in the world are Blue Mountain from the hills of Jamaica, Ethiopian Harrah, which is very close to where the first coffee beans were discovered and cultivated and Arabica which are common beans but have great quality and a wonderful taste.
You can find many different types of coffee that fit into [...]

The delicious Café Latte
One of the most popular coffee drinks is Café Latte.  Café latte is a delicious blend of espresso, milk and sometime other flavors.  If you are looking for a delicious treat or a quick pick me up here are some tips on enjoying a café latte.
While café lattes have become popular the last several decades many people don’t realize that a café latte is very similar to a cappuccino.  It consists of about one third espresso and the rest steamed milk. A little bit of frothed milk is added to the top of the glass  Café latte’s main difference with a cappuccino is that there [...]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Brewing Coffee
It is one thing to buy a coffee maker. The only way to make it last a few years is knowing the do’s and don’ts because it takes money to have it repaired or buy a new one.
Here are some Do’s that people should remember.
1. Coffee machines need to be stored in a clean and dry place when they aren’t in use. When they are brought out, it has to be placed a few feet away from other appliances to ensure maximum freshness at all times.
2. Before making a cup, it would be a good idea to check how many [...]