Coffee Direct From The Roaster Is Full Of Freshness And Flavor

Coffee direct from the roaster, or coffee grower, is really the way to enjoy your next cup of coffee. It is impossible to really know what coffee's true taste is if you are constantly buying the already ground coffee which has been sitting in cans, on shelves, for weeks or even months.

The joy of coffee is not just the rush from the caffeine, but in the partaking of the aroma, the rich color, the taste of the first sip, and the pleasure from it. Drinking coffee is an experience much like drinking fine wine or smoking a truly good cigar.

Getting coffee direct from the roaster ensures the maximum of flavor and freshness. Coffee is at the ultimate of flavor immediately after it is roasted. When coffee is roasted they are then in a race against time as they slowly, but surely, begin to lose its fresh taste. If you really enjoy your coffee then this is the time when you want to buy it.

Coffee is an art. There is a right, and a wrong, way to brew the perfect cup of coffee. If you're willing to go out and buy good coffee, then you should prepare it the right way. First off, don't buy already ground coffee.

Coffee direct from the roasters should always be in bean form. The freshness and flavor are still there. Once the air hits them, it begins to diminish the quality, and over a short period of time coffee loses it's boldness.

When grinding your coffee beans make sure that you are grinding the exact amount you will be using. Any extra is really useless as it will lose the aroma and flavor quickly. Sure, it will still taste like coffee, but not the way coffee should be. Spoon the coffee into your brewer of choice and let it brew.

Brewing coffee is also something you want to take into consideration with your coffee direct beans. Some machines get too hot and burn your coffee making it a waste.

One of the simplest, and cheapest, ways to brew fresh ground coffee beans is with a coffee press. A coffee press is simple a jar with a screen on the top, a plunger and a tube.

You simply place the coffee on the bottom of the jar, add hot water, let it brew for 4 minutes, and plunge the great tasting coffee right into your cup.

Since time is of the essence, then spending some time researching for a direct seller near you will reap tremendous rewards. Most online coffee direct sellers are located in places where UPS can deliver your coffee the next day ensuring you of great coffee every time you order it. Buying coffee direct from roasters or growers is a great way to truly enjoy coffee the way it should be.

Drinking quality coffee should be an experience. Whether you are at home or at the nearest Starbucks it should be enjoyable.

June 13 2009 | coffee | No Comments »

I Want a Coffee Espresso Machine!

I am an avid coffee lover. What better way to enjoy coffee than by getting a coffee espresso machine? There are so many to choose from, the choice is bewildering. We can separate the various espresso machines into three categories.

The first category is what I like to call fully automatic. The fully automatic machine does everything for you. You load it with coffee, water, etc. and just push the button. The second category is partly automatic. This requires your intervention and some of the process is automated. The benefit to these type of machines is that they allow you to have more control over how you want the coffee extraction to go.

Last, but not least is the manual machine. This is my favorite. I don't need any automation, just give me a machine with a handle press and I'm ready to go!

Who makes a good coffee espresso machine? There are many specialty manufacturers and the price can go into the thousands of dollars. Even the mainstream coffee machine manufacturers have offerings that are reasonable.

Krups, Bosch, Capresso and others make great coffee machines. What are the features to look for? If we are talking fully automatic, it should have an integrated burr grinder, high-capacity bean hopper, high-wattage heater, high-pressure pump and automated cleaning cycles. It should also have an integrated frother for lattes.

If we are looking at the semi-automatic models, then look for high-quality components, large boilers, stainless steel components, high-quality portafilters, etc. The manual models are my favorite for many reasons. I like simplicity and quality.

Choose a model with stainless steel or chrome plated parts for maximum durability and minimal interaction with the coffee and water. I simply do not like any plastic components coming in contact with very hot water and/or the coffee. Plastic parts should be avoided if you are an avid espresso coffee fan.

If you are an avid coffee consumer and only the very best will do, then do yourself a favor and get the best coffee espresso machine that you can afford. The investment will be well worth it as you'll enjoy the very best espresso coffee for years to come.

May 31 2009 | coffee | No Comments »