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Gourmet Coffee For You And Me

If you are getting tired of hum drum coffee, then it’s about time to go for something diverse and exciting. Go ahead and spritz up your mornings with a cup of “gourmet coffee”.

The dictionary defines gourmet food down as this, “Gourmet food is that which is of the highest quality, perfectly prepared and artfully presented.” If you only want the highest quality when it comes to food, you choose a classy restaurant. When you need premier quality coffee, you can get this at the comfort of your own home. You can actually make it where ever you want.

Gourmet coffee can cost more than the standard supermarket brands, but there’s just no comparison when it comes to quality. You can enjoy it alone, or whenever guests arrive at your humble home.

To whip up your own gourmet coffee, begin with the coffee beans. Gourmet Coffee beans can be bought in many different forms, you can buy it by the pound or by the kilo and so on and there is a wide array of varieties to choose from. Some of the well-loved gourmet coffee beans include Kona, Jamaican Blue Mountain, and Sumatra types.

I love coffee for life, I just can’t imagine life without coffee. I love it for the rich taste it lets me experience every time I get a sip, and I love it just as much for the kick I get out of it.

Even when I’m running late in the morning, I still find time to make a cup of gourmet coffee for me. I’ll be perpetually thankful to the one who discovered this elixir.

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Posted by Olga Hartman - January 26, 2014 at 12:11 pm

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Brewing Gourmet Coffee In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

Gone are the days when instant or regular coffee is the first option of coffee drinkers. Many people nowadays just aren’t satisfied with the taste of the ordinary any longer. It may have served very well before, but coffee lovers are always on a hunt for an upgrade.

Gourmet coffee is a darling to many coffee lovers because of the rich and smooth coffee experience it gives that makes them feel they are getting the true benefits of coffee.

To enjoy your gourmet coffee at home, the steps you need to take are basically similar to brewing regular coffee. The main difference is the coffee beans used. Gourmet coffee beans come from highly regarded suppliers.

When you know that your supplier is a reputable one, you’re confident you will be given quality beans. You would also know it’s gourmet when you base on the price as they tend to be pricier compared to the regular ones. They are usually sold as whole beans and vacuum-sealed.

After availing of your gourmet coffee beans, you can now proceed to grinding them. Use only as much as you need, you don’t want to waste these precious beans. You will have to store them in airtight containers though to preserve the freshness.

Take note that your coffee making equipment should be kept clean at all times especially when you’re the type who can’t last a day without brewing coffee. Additionally, never reuse coffee grinds and filters since they can affect the taste of your next cup of Joe. Make sure that you rinse your paper filter thoroughly before using it since the small fibers in it can give the coffee an unpleasant taste.

These are just some of the tips in brewing a cup of gourmet coffee in the comfort of your own home. Try to see some of the articles previously posted if you ever want to meticulously learn how to brew coffee at home step-by-step.

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Posted by Olga Hartman - January 10, 2014 at 12:13 pm

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How To Buy Coffee Beans

Brewing and enjoying your coffee at home are some of things coffee lovers find comfort in. Nevertheless, if you want to make your home coffee brewing experience worth everyone’s while, you have to see to it that you are buying the best coffee available in the market. It all depends on your own personal preference. Take a hint from people who have experienced the coffee beans you have been eyeing.

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Posted by Olga Hartman - December 3, 2013 at 2:09 pm

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The Best Bean To Cup Coffee Machine

Having a bean to cup coffee machine in the comfort of your own home means you could enjoy fresh ground, impeccably brewed coffee any time you wish to. Whether you have a business of your own and would want to come up with something memorable for your clientele or if you just want something premium for your home, this is a surefire way to getting professional quality coffee.

All you need for this type of coffee maker to work is pick out your preferred coffee beans and put them inside the right holder on the product. Starting the control is done by manipulating push-button functions, and this is so easy to do. Thereafter, you will have ground beans and you have your brewed coffee in no time.

Dimensions are among the most important factors to be taken into consideration when getting coffee machines. Some of them are large, it could be good or it could be bad. It’s how you use the device and what you use it for.

If you have a large space, you can have one that has room for stacking cups, creamer, and other condiments for coffee. They should be kept in one location so you can always grab your coffee quickly and be on the move. If you don’t have so much room to spare, get the more stream-lined designs actually made for conserving room. They don’t have so much space for condiment, but they will be just as good in producing your coffee every time.

Even though other coffee machines have additional charges, some units are of good prices, whether you’re buying it for your business or for your humble home. You can get it online, or you can shop around see what suits you best and see what the best deal for you is.

All of coffee lovers swear by perfectly brewed coffee. Sometimes, it tends to become so much of a hassle if you need it but can’t swing by your favorite café. So coffee machines are always an investment if you consider yourself to be one of these people.

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Posted by Olga Hartman - November 11, 2013 at 1:23 pm

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How can I make a good iced coffee at home?

Question by hieatthouse: How can I make a good iced coffee at home?
I am a coffee lover and I would love to have access to making a good iced coffee at home ..if you have any suggestions I would love to hear them..

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Answer by bc.schmidt

By cold brewing it.

Use good coffee, medium grind. Put it in a container with bottled or filtered water (tap is OK, but it’s nice to use good stuff) at a ratio of 3 or 4:1 water to coffee. So for a 1/3 cup of coffee use a cup or bit more of water.

Cover it to keep it clean, and let it sit for at least 4 hours. I like it to sit overnight. Generally 4 hours on the counter then into the fridge.

The end result will be considerably more potent than basic iced coffee, so you can either dilute it to taste all at once, or mix it with water on a per glass basis. Try diluting it with an equal amount of water to start, and add more as you go. Remember that when you pour it over ice, some of the ice will melt and further dilute your coffee, so use cold water or pre-chill it well.

Add milk and sweetener to taste. Using Splenda works nicely by the way, since it dilutes easily whereas sugar will gather at the bottom of a glass of cold liquid unless you stir or shake for about 3 days.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 8, 2012 at 2:53 pm

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I can’t afford a quality coffee grinder. Should I still grind at home?

Question by dot product: I can’t afford a quality coffee grinder. Should I still grind at home?
I’ve heard that the grinder is really important, but so is grinding just before brewing. Should I settle for a mediocre grinder and grind my coffee at home, or have it done at the store for the week?
I use a French press to make my coffee – perhaps this makes a difference. Thank you!

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Answer by Janette
There are two kinds of grinders you can use for coffee, a burr mill and the kind with rotating steel blades. While the burr mills can run up to $ 500.00, the later is only around $ 19.00 at Amazon. I have a Krups coffee grinder with stainless steel blades and that’s what I paid for it. I’ve had it for about 15 years and it still works like a charm.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - June 13, 2012 at 8:51 am

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How can I get the best home brewed coffee?

Question by : How can I get the best home brewed coffee?
I drink a lot of coffee but want better quality coffee. I work the night shift and survive off it. Any and all advice pertaining to home brewed coffee is welcome.

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Answer by CCRN
First of all buy some coffee! What I mean is something that is made in smaller batches and preferably from somewhere close to you that roasts their own beans. Next, if you use it relatively quickly grind it at the store from whole beans or, if you don’t use it quickly bring home whole beans and grind yourself. Finally find a brewing method you like the most. For a very strong cup get a French press but keep in mind that it will be messy. Otherwise get a drip coffee maker that lets you adjust the brewing strength and play with it until you get it to where you like it.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - February 6, 2012 at 2:34 pm

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Q&A: How to make a perfect cup of coffee at home?

Question by murkle: How to make a perfect cup of coffee at home?
I love drinking gourmet coffee especially when it has cinnamon in it. I was wondering how to do it myself at home though?

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Answer by raven
If you are making coffee in a press, then the secret is to make sure the water is not boiling hot. If the water is too hot then it turns the coffee bitter. Put a dash of cinnamon into the coffee grinds and mix. Always use whole beans (stored in an airtight container and well sealed for freshness) and grind as required.

You can do the same with a coffee machine but if you find the coffee is always slightly bitter then add a small dash of salt to the grinds instead of cinnamon(in the filter with your grinds) and sprinkle cinnamon on top of your coffee after you pour it. Also, put the cream into your coffee cup before you pour the coffee not after.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - January 17, 2012 at 9:23 am

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10 Tips on Buying the Best Coffee Maker for Your Home

Article by Yogi Shinde

When it comes to buying a coffee maker, one that gets you through the morning, there are so many options that it may drive you crazy. Drifting away from Starbucks and the instant stuff, there are machines that can do the job fairly well. But they must pass through a set of criteria.

Simplicity

With coffee makers, as with most machines, simple is always better. You don’t want too many switches and buttons and overcomplicated procedures. All you want is a cup of coffee. A simple machine, one designed and tested to do one simple thing, and be good at it, tends to work better than a complicated one.

Function

You want a coffee maker that does the job all the way through, nothing too much, and nothing left half done. Underachievers that don’t extract enough flavor, and overachievers that boil the water too much that your coffee gets too bitter; you don’t want them.

Type of Coffee

It pays to know what kind of coffee you love to have from your coffee maker. For most brews, drip coffee makers are all right. For espresso, a dedicated espresso machine is the only one that will do. If you want espresso, but don’t want to buy a machine for it, a French press can actually do the trick. Percolators are also good, as they’re tried and tested. The coffee you want tells you what kind of coffee maker you need.

Cup Size

See if the coffee maker makes a decent-sized serving at one go. Decent-sized is relative. If your morning wake up ritual needs two cups, then see that your coffee maker can deliver just that. Some coffee machines limit themselves to serving sizes that are precise, but are annoyingly less or more than what some need. Make sure what you buy neither serves too little nor overflows your cup and wastes all that coffee goodness.

Reservoir

A good coffee maker should hold enough water for a decent amount of servings at one time. Make sure it can hold a good amount without the reservoir being too big that it takes over the machine. Bad coffee makers tend to have big reservoirs, and cheap machine parts within, just so that they can pass as coffee makers. Do not fall for this. Scrutinize, and choose wisely.

Value

Everyone wants a bargain, but remember that there’s such a thing as a balance between the price and the features. Measure the coffee maker’s set of features along with its build and its price. This kind of formula is a good rule of thumb. So this means you’ll need to check out the slightly costly items, and visit the reputable shops to get the best “balanced” value. It’s not just money at stake here, it’s your mornings.

Brand

It may not seem necessary, but buying a coffee maker from a reputable brand is much better than buying some run-in-the-mill counterpart (unless you’ve done a great deal of research behind some new or unknown brands). A branded machine can beat any brandless contraption anytime. That’s another consumer rule of thumb there. More of a guide, not a rule. When it comes to build quality, features, and overall design, brands like Bunn, Black & Decker, Cuisinart, Braun, and so on are the best there is.

Easy-to-Clean

Of course, you have to deal with cleaning issues. You want to maintain your coffee maker’s service life. Make sure that the crucial parts are washable so that you do not get coffee sticking to them over time. As long as you can wash the important parts like the pot and the reservoir with soap and water, you’re good to go.

Portability

You don’t want anything bigger than your counter. If you buy something that can sit snugly at the corner of your kitchen, then you’d want to use it day after day, since it doesn’t “intrude” in your kitchen space.

Safety

Make sure that there are no exposed electric parts; that everything is properly insulated. Sometimes there are spills, and you don’t want a shock when you clean up the spill. See if the handles are cool to the touch and children who fumble with them and won’t get burned.

Coffee makers come in many shapes and sizes. Simplify your search of your best coffee maker by setting your criteria of what you want from your machine before you start looking for your perfect coffee maker.

Yogi Shinde offers coffee maker ratings and reviews on different brands and types of coffee makers.Helping your find the best coffee maker to suit your needs.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 14, 2011 at 12:33 pm

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Q&A: What kind of Coffee is the best coffee to make in your home coffee maker?

Question by Jen: What kind of Coffee is the best coffee to make in your home coffee maker?
I was just wondering what kind of coffee is best for coffee makers. What tastes the best and what flavors?

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Answer by misschaos6515
If you go to the grocery store in the coffee aisle, they will have so many flavors of coffee you wouldn’t know what to pick! =) French Vanilla is really good and so is hazelnut, but there’s so many, you’ll see!!! Also, buy some really good creamer to put in it, it enhances the flavor too, like there’s french vanilla creamer and hazelnut. It’s by the milk at the grocery store!

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm

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