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About.com defines gourmet as “…of the highest quality and flavor, prepared well and presented in an artful manner”. Gourmet coffee is usually one of two classes, it is either a coffee that has had enhancements such as flavorings or it is a coffee that has an inherent uniqueness due to its growing location and roasting process.
Flavored gourmet coffees are created during the roasting process. Flavorings, either natural such as vanilla and chocolate syrups or chemically created flavorings such as caramel are added to the coffee beans as they are roasted.
Gourmet coffees that have flavor enhancements have soared in popularity. A trip down the local coffee aisle at your grocer reveals [...]

Have you ever gone with a friend to the local coffee shop online to find out that there is no such thing as “just a cup of coffee” anymore? You stand there in awe and feeling rather out of place as your friend quickly fires off her order, something along the lines of “a grande, skinny, caramel macchiato with a double shot and equal, no whip”. If you felt like you were in a foreign country don’t despair. The lingo is easy to learn and yes you can order just a cup of coffee.
First things first, coffee shops have morphed into gourmet coffee shops. They now offer everything from coffee [...]

Gourmet coffee is good, gourmet coffee drinks are fabulous. Using your own gourmet flavored coffee or espresso as a base you can make those tasty treats at home and save yourself a lot of money while also impressing your friends. Gourmet coffee drinks can vary from lattes and cappuccinos to exotic ice cream drinks. There are also alcoholic drinks that feature coffee which can be very relaxing after a stressful day at the office.
Gourmet Coffee Recipes
Chocolate Cappuccino: For the chocoholic who loves their coffee this satisfies both desires.
 
Ingredients:

1 oz. Vanilla syrup
4-6 oz. Chocolate Milk or Chocolate Soy Milk if lactose intolerant
4 oz. Espresso or Very Strong Coffee – can use [...]

Gourmet coffee beans are almost exclusively high-quality mild varieties of the coffee bean Arabica. Arabica coffees are known for their full body flavors and low acidity. However, the term gourmet coffee has also come to embrace coffees that are enhanced with flavorings during the roasting process.
Where you get your gourmet coffee beans depends a lot on what you are considering gourmet. Are you looking for gourmet flavored coffee beans or gourmet coffee beans that are grown in a specific region such as the Kona beans of Hawaii.
You can purchase gourmet coffee beans at your local grocery retailer. However, you cannot be assured of their freshness or their authenticity. Any company [...]

Gourmet flavored coffee - that alone conjures up images of piping hot mugs of freshly brewed coffee being served after dinner at an elite restaurant as you enjoy your crepe suzette. Is it an advertising gimmick to get you to spend more on certain coffees or is there truly a difference. The fact is, gourmet flavored coffees are real and they aren’t for the elite alone. In fact, you can probably find a gourmet flavored coffee in a lot of homes and offices.
The popularity of gourmet flavored coffee has soared. For years the only gourmet flavored coffee was the instant coffee available in your local grocery. Although they are quite [...]

If your doctor has told you to cut back or even eliminate caffeine you probably left the office in a state of semi-panic. Coffee holds a special place in many people’s daily routine. It’s not always the caffeine that makes people love coffee, for some it is the flavor and aroma that excite the senses. So what are you to do now that you can’t enjoy your piping hot mug of hazelnut coffee? Don’t despair, despite what you might know, gourmet coffee is available in decaffeinated varieties.
Gourmet coffee producers finally realized that they had to produce decaffeinated versions to keep up with the ever-growing population of health wise individuals. The [...]

Gift giving can be a daunting, even nerve racking task. How do you decide what to give your office secretary or your best friend who has everything? If they drink coffee then why not give them a gourmet coffee basket? You can purchase one online or at your local gift shop or you can make it yourself and add your own special touch.
Gourmet coffee baskets are wonderful gifts to receive. They typically contain an assortment of flavored coffees and cappuccino’s, sweet treats to enjoy with the coffee and much more. Before you start putting together your gourmet coffee basket, assemble your items.
Items
* Basket – this can be any size you [...]

Coffee lovers enjoy receiving gourmet coffee gifts no matter what time of the year. All too often people automatically think of flavored coffee, but to the coffee enthusiast a gourmet coffee gift can be so much more than a flavored coffee. In fact, some coffee aficionados consider adding flavor to coffee a no-no and would rather have a deep dark coffee.
To help you in your quest for gourmet coffee gifts try thinking outside the norm and you can come up with some great ideas. Your coffee loving friends are sure to thank you.
Gourmet Ideas
Starbucks gift cards or gift cards for any coffee shop like Dunkin Donuts make great gifts for [...]

Gourmet Coffee
Gourmet coffee brings to mind fancy after dinner cordials with a gourmet coffee and a decadent piece of cake. That scenario might have been true ten or fifteen years ago, but not anymore. Coffee has become one of the most popular drinks in the world and not just for breakfast either.
For many years the only coffee choices available were regular and decaf, unless you went to a restaurant that offered espresso and cappuccinos or to a coffee shop that carried gourmet coffees. Now, the average consumer can purchase gourmet coffees to brew at home for a lot less cost than what the coffee shops charge.
What is Gourmet Coffee?
Gourmet coffee [...]

Wherever I am, I’m always going out visiting the latest restaurants to try the culinary creations as I’am a self-declared gourmet since birth. But sometimes, its nice to have a night in and be the one making the meals, rather than just eating them. Because I’m not the type to stick to a one-pan-easy-casserole-type-of-concoction, nor am I adept enough to combine flavors like the experts in my favorite restaurants, I turn to food sites for help with all my culinary questions.
If you’re like me, and can’t always follow a recipe without visual instructions, check out www.Gourmandia.com. The site includes not only written instructions, but also videos of chefs preparing [...]