Columbia

If we’re going to take a trip around the world to sample different coffees, it would be impossible to avoid Columbia. The world-renowned Columbian coffees are always delicious. La Esperanza from Tolima, for example, is extremely unique. Grown at nearly 6,000 feet, it has a delicate aroma and a highly unusual flavor. It tastes cherry-like, but with hints of pipe tobacco and chocolate. While that may sound horrible in theory, in practice the flavors really work well together. The result will surprise you! Columbian Supremo is also excellent. It’s a complex mixture with hints of semi-sweet chocolate and vanilla. Unfortunately, it loses something quickly when it cools, so be sure to drink it hot and quick!

Hawaii

As we journey to Hawaii, we can’t help but sample the hand-picked Kona. It comes in both medium and dark roasts, but the espresso is incredible, with its dark, strong flavor and low acidity.

Africa

When we find ourselves in Africa, we have to try the Tanzanian Peaberry coffee. There are a couple of things that make it stand out. First of all, it’s grown on, of all places, the southern slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro! Of course, the good news is that anyone who wants to climb Kilimanjaro has plenty of coffee available to keep them going. The second thing that makes Tanzanian Peaberry unique is the shape of the beans. Most coffee beans are actually composed of two flat beans. Not the Tanzanian Peaberry! It is a single oval bean. One consequence of that difference is that the Peaberry has higher acidity than lots of other coffees.

A quick side trip to Ethiopia, while we’re in the neighborhood, finds us faced with even more delicious options, The Yirgacheffe region contains an orangey, lemony, chocolaty brew, which is a delight to drink.

India

A visit to India reveals yet another interesting concoction, Monsoon Malabar. Three months of wet winds created the Monsoon Malabar. Its beans are puffy and yellow and its flavor tastes slightly of apricot. Also, while there, it’s important to try one of the sweet, raisin-tasting Jumboors.

Indonesia

Traveling east, to Indonesia, we should stop in Sumatra to sample a roast from the Lake Toba region. It has a sweet and flowery taste, but with just a bit of cherry as well. The Northern provinces also offer a darker roast, which is spicy and has hints of grapefruit and cedar.

Vietnam

Let’s not forget about Vietnam. The Robusta from Lampung is a joy to sample. The unique washing, drying and polishing process used to make it produces an astringent, woody flavor, which is reminiscent of Arabica.

Jamaica

A quick stopover in Jamaica, before heading home, reveals something unusual. Jamaican Peaberry, which, like its African cousin, consists of a single bean, produces a totally different taste. This strong cup is full-bodied, floral and very acidic.

So, as we return home, we are exhausted, yet enthusiastic about the many possibilities for tomorrow morning’s cup!

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Best Small Coffee Maker

The consumers’ reviews are averaged to make a list of best five small coffee makers, thus you will have an excellent idea of what you will purchase.

Top Five Best Small Coffee Makers

To help you to understand which one of these five coffee makers will be the best for you, there are some features of each listed. You can now easily find what small coffee maker works best for you.

Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug
: It is personal size coffee maker, which means it is going to brew coffee by the cup. The features are :

• Produced directly into mug
• Comes with stainless steel mug
• Permanent filter
• Auto shut off
• Dishwasher safe mug and filter pieces

Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single Cup Brewer: If you want the perfect cup of coffee every time as well as the convenience of k-cups, this is the machine. The features are :

• Capacity: single cup
• Clock and timer program
• Make coffee, tea and cocoa
• Charcoal filter for water
• Automatic on-off
• Variable brew temperature settings
• Removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs

Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Programmable Maker with Permanent Filter: It is a great product in a small package. This is feature loaded and comes with many advantages of convenience. Its features are :

• Programmable brew time
• Capacity: 5 cup
• Glass carafe
• Digital soft touch pad
• Automatic shutdown
• Permanent filter
• Integrated cord storage
• Detachable filter basket
• Timer and clock
• Indicator of water level

Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
: It is one of the best coffee makers. This coffee maker has a sleek design. It is something you would love to have on your counter, but it also comes with great features. Features include:

• 1.5-liter thermal carafe
• Stainless steel carafe
• 1025 watts
• Electric clock and timer with preset option
• Automatic shutdown

Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System: This one brews one cup at a time for great fresh taste. Features include:

• 1500 watts
• Uses k cup coffee for no mess or fuss
• Removable drip tray
• Detachable water tank that holds 49 ounces

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Know that you are getting the best cup of coffee and that it will make you feel wonderful.

Mexican coffee

By adding a teaspoon of cinnamon, sprinkled over your coffee in the basket portion of your brewer, you can add some easy zip to your cuppa. Once you brew as usual and fill a big mug simply add about two to three tablespoons of whipped cream, according to your taste. On top of the whipping cream, sprinkle just a pinch of nutmeg. If you want, you can use a straw .. but we usually just drink from the cup. Delightful!

Elegant Coffee

Start with your favorite coffee made a bit stronger than usual. Add un-whipped whipping cream, direct from the carton. Yummy, elegant and rich. Yes, it has a few more calories, but it’s oh, such an easy treat.

Desert Coffee Drink

Coffee and Kahlua(R) makes a drink that is also a desert. Just add a shot of Kahlua to a mug of coffee and top it off with whipped cream. This coffee drink can be served hot or cold. In either case, provide each diner with a spoon to mix as desired – or not. It’s delicious both ways.

Irish coffee

Though usually served in special Irish coffee mugs, that are thinner than a normal mug, tall and with a handle, it’s a fun to make. Pour in a shot of high quality Irish whiskey, then pour the hot coffee in, leaving enough room for a nice dose of whipped cream. Sip and enjoy! Like many hot after dinner coffee drink recipes, this one is wonderful on a cold night.

Iced coffee drink

This recipe needs a few minutes of advance preparation for the perfect cup. Make an extra strong pot of coffee and allow to cool. Freeze the coffee in ice trays. When frozen, you can bag it up in a freezer bag for instant access at serving time. A few hours before you plan to serve, make a pot of regular strength coffee. Allow to cool and refrigerate in a plastic container with a pouring spout. Fill a tall glass with the coffee cubes, pour the cold coffee over and garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream.

Whichever coffee drinks you try, they are a wonderful change of pace and a fun way to change your drink. Enjoy the great flavors!

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Coffee is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, coffee beans are a major business in an import export for some countries.

There are many types of coffee beans which obliviously come from the coffee plant, these include Coffea Arabica, Coffea benghalensis, Coffea canephora, the list just keeps going, and there are aprox 12 main varieties of coffee beans.

What Coffee machines to choose, well personally I like the Ascaso i-Steel UNO shown here http://www.bestcoffeebeans.co.uk/ascaso-i-steel-pm-espresso-machine-with-intergrated-grinder-620-p.asp this coffee machine has a beautiful Stainless Steel body and has all the gadgets that a high class coffee machine should have and more. This coffee machine also has a flat wheel grinder which is excellent there is no need to constantly refill the grinder as it has a 1.3 pound storage hopper for the coffee beans.

I think that this brand is one of the best choices to choose as it will get the job done, and coffee beans deserve to go into this coffee machine without a doubt.

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Tea Equipment

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Step 1) Add your preferred flavoring syrup to your cup first.

Step 2) Add espresso or coffee

Step 3) Add ice or ice cream

Step 4) Add desired creamer (unless you added ice cream above)

Tips:

* If you make ice cubes from coffee your drink won’t get watered down.

* If using ice cream, be sure your ice cream is made with real cream as it will taste much better.

* High quality coffee beans make better drinks.

* Freshness counts. Fresh coffee beans will make better tasting coffee.

* You can a wide variety of toppings that are often available at coffee houses when at home such as: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, nutmeg or cinnamon.

So enjoy your iced coffee and save money while doing it!

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Fair trade coffee is sustainable. A simple change that helps others live in reasonable working conditions with agriculture meant to last. Organic coffee avoids chemicals that may be harmful to the planet and to your body.

So celebrate with fair trade coffee and know you are helping out!

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