Coffee: Different Around the World

Brazil coffee is known for its world famous Brazil Bourbon Santos. It is the world's largest coffee producer and therefore must know what it is doing, although it has not always been regarded as the best. This blend was named after its place of cultivation. The island was once known as Bourbon, but it now known as Reunion. It can be found near the port where it has current residence. This coffee is known for its balance of acidic and bitterness while remaining dark bodied. It is said that it can ignite the romantic in us all.

Obviously not grown in the U.S. there are many different coffees that have a very American style. They are said to complete the feast, not compete with it. These brews come from medium roaster and medium ground Columbian coffee as well as some Central American coffees. They are smooth but light while offering a light acidic taste and delicate body. They are compliment coffees. Some of the favorites are Steep and Brew with has a delicate fruity coffee, the Madrugada which comes from the Flying Goat. Then there is the Supreme coffee bean which is known for its chocolatey notes that are said to be to die for with pancakes.

Ethiopia, legend has it, is the home of the Arabica tree. This berry has made Ethiopia a leading contender in the coffee world. The Yirgacheffe region produces a coffee known as the Klatch. Klatch also offers a delicate espresso. This is a five region blend known for its complexity. It has fruity notes while still remaining a dark coffee. The Sidamo region produces a bean that is dry-produced. It is said to spark memories of its sunny home.

Nicaragua produces the Madriz, which is considered to be a power house coffee, enjoyed by anyone. It is said to be pungent and full bodied. Panama produces a coffee in the Don Pachi Estate that is best served using a French Press. This coffee comes from the Geisha trees in the Boquete region.

Hawaii brings many who want to taste the Javaberry Black Estate Reserve. This coffee boasts a smooth and full flavored coffee. This is a great coffee for those who drink their cup of coffee black. Kona Peaberry and Kona Extra Fancy are blended to make this a special brew.

Sumatra is an Indonesian coffee that is wonderful but not for everyone. The price has increased due to the tsunamis in the region. It does maintain tartness that some do not enjoy. This coffee also has a blend with hints of chocolate that is medium brewed and sweeter than most. It boasts a thick aroma that sets it apart from other coffees. No matter where the coffee is found, there is someone sure to taste it, review it, and find it magnificent.

September 10 2008 | coffee | No Comments »

Ways To Properly Store Your Coffee

With the price tag that comes with coffee granules nowadays, it isn't enough that you just place them in a jar and put them on the kitchen table. With the kind of money that you pay for a gourmet coffee granule, it is essential that you learn how to properly store your coffee.

Is there any right in storing ground coffee granules?

Some say that you can freeze them or refrigerate them to prolong life. Others recommend that you put the coffee granules in packets or jars and to seal them as tightly as possible. Others have a different storage advice for whole bean coffee and a different one for a ground coffee granules? Will the storage method matter?

Green beans

For green coffee beans, all you need to do is to just put them inside a tightly-sealed jar and keep them in a location that is cool and dry, this is because they have the best shelf life and they are very easy to store properly store your coffee. If you store them properly, they can last for more than a year.

There are however few people who use green beans perhaps because it is too much work to prepare them. Prior to that you have to grind and roast them first before you can actually be able to drink. This isn't perfect with people who are used to instant mixes.

Store Fresh Coffee Beans

A roasted whole bean's shelf life is much better than those that aren't roasted. It is not impossible for a roasted whole bean to last for about 1 to 2 weeks. Even so it is essential to keep fresh coffee beans in standard room temperature and be sealed in an air-tight containers or canister. If it is conceivable, do not use plastic ones but use only glass canisters. This is because using plastic ones the flavor maybe compromised in some way by the plastic material.

Always remember to only utilize dark-colored glass as these beans are not supposed to be exposed to light at any rate. Another good options are ceramic ones. However, metal containers should not be used at all.

Every two to three days open the canister to discharge the gas that is created by the roasted beans if you would like to practise the technique to properly store your coffee. One choice to eradicate the problem of gas is to utilize valve bags, which let the carbon dioxide to escape. However it is not favorable because these bags can be very expensive and hard to find.

It is important to store the coffee in the refrigerator and freeze them if unfortunately your whole bean coffee is still not finished with two weeks. By properly store your coffee like this, the lifespan of the coffee beans is going to be between a month or two. Use a plastic wrap to cover the beans. If you would like to use the beans, just grind them frozen. You can't use them again if they are thawed.

September 07 2008 | coffee | No Comments »