March 2nd, 2010 by coffee-master
Coffee is a widely appreciated libation that many folk like to drink. It has become a social symbol and has developed into several flavors, forms and presentations. Hot coffee drink is still hotter than the modern iced coffee drinks. Despite the numerous adaptations and flavors that have cropped up recently, black hot coffee (with or without cream) is still one of the foremost beverages all over the world.
The right temperature is required for an individual to absolutely appreciate the delightful taste of hot coffee. If the water used to brew or mix the coffee is too hot, and the drinker drinks it immediate, there is risk of scalding the drinker’s tongue. Waiting for the hot coffee to cool a little can be tricky because it may cool too much and therefore diminish its taste. Letting hot coffee stand in an open container for over 30 minutes deteriorates the flavor and gives you a bitter taste.
The perfect temperature for making coffee is just off the boil. This puts the water or the
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March 1st, 2010 by CoffeDealer
Julie Biuso, famous New Zealand food literature and Cookbook Author, speaks about coffee beans, roasting, how to tell if you have fresh coffee beans and what happens if you don’t clean your coffee mill! www.juliebiuso.com
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December 1st, 2009 by editor
There are people who have serious stomach and/or digestive tract problems who have not been able to enjoy coffee or the health benefits that are provided by coffee. Decaffeinated coffee is not an answer for people who suffer from heartburn, acid reflux, interstitial cystitis, stomach upset, and indigestion on a regular basis.
Caffeine isn’t the problem for these people. The problem is the acid that is naturally present in coffee.
Removing the acid from coffee without removing the taste has been a problem. Either additives have been required that made the coffee taste bad, or an extraction process had to be used that left the coffee tasteless. Today, however, through good research and development, there are low-acid coffees on the market that most people who suffer with ulcers, heartburn, acid reflux, interstitial cystitis, stomach upset, and indigestion can tolerate just fine. Once again, they can enjoy a good cup of coffee without hurting their sensitive tummies. Now, that is good news!
Low-acid coffee is considered a premium or gourmet coffee, however, and the prices are reflective…
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November 15th, 2009 by editor
The medical establishment has changed its view of the way caffeine affects blood pressure several times over the years. It kind of reminds me of that old song, “First you say you do and then you say you don’t, first you say you will and then you say you won’t…”
While it IS true that drinking a cup of coffee temporarily and very briefly raises blood pressure by a tiny bit, the caffeine does not cause the blood pressure to remain elevated for any length of time, and now almost all medical research suggests that there is no correlation between coffee drinking and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Furthermore, there is very good research that has determined that coffee drinking is actually helpful in preventing colorectal cancer and delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Actually, it would be nice if simply giving up caffeine were the complete answer and an easy fix to the problem of high blood pressure. That isn’t the answer, though. You can keep your coffee mug…
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November 13th, 2009 by editor
Caffeine is a natural substance that is found in coffee. Caffeine is also found in tea, soft drinks, and chocolate. Caffeine is what helps to wake us up in the morning as we sip that first cup of coffee. It is what gives us that little added boost in the afternoon when our energy is flagging.
There is research that “proves” that caffeine is bad for us and good for us. It has been determined that caffeine is a stimulant, and some researchers see that as a good thing; while others see it as a bad thing. It is true that caffeine is somewhat addictive and there are those who are deeply opposed to anything and everything that might possibly be addictive in any way.
My point is that the caffeine might be called the “active ingredient” in coffee. So, of course, it can be removed. When…
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October 19th, 2009 by editor
The question of whether coffee is good for humans or bad for humans all depends upon which of the many reports, research papers, and studies that you choose to believe. There has been a great deal of research, but certainly no consensus of agreement on the subject.
Some studies, reports, and research suggest that because coffee is a stimulant, and because it has been proven to be somewhat addictive, it is a bad thing. Coffee does increase the heart rate, but there has never been any proof of any kind that coffee contributes to heart disease or causes heart attacks. Coffee does stimulate the kidneys, but there has never been any proof that it contributes to kidney disease.
Other studies, reports, and research suggest that because coffee is a stimulant, it is a very good thing. Coffee is known to “relieve boredom, decrease depression, increase alertness, increase…
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October 14th, 2009 by editor
The debate rages, and most likely will continue to rage, about the effects that coffee drinking has on our health. It all depends on which report or study you read as to whether coffee drinking is good for you or bad for you. Everybody seems to have an opinion, and both camps are adamant that their opinion is the correct one.
There is one school of thought that says that coffee is addictive…and, of course, ANY kind of addition is a very bad thing and should be avoided at all costs. This group says that coffee is a stimulant and that it makes those who drink coffee nervous. It increases the heart rate, they say, and it also raises the blood pressure. It is true that, for health reasons, some people should eliminate or at least limit the amount of caffeine that they consume, and I am not advocating…
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