The debate over whole beans versus ground beans will probably never be resolved; there are some tips and facts about various kinds of grinds and the best use of each. And there are some pros and cons to using whole beans and using ground coffee. So here are some coffee-grindingContinue Reading

Coffee is a drink produced from the coffee grains. It is stimulating because it contains caffeine. The use of the drink of the coffee had its origin in Kaffa, Abyssinia, today Ethiopia, when a shepherd called Kaldi observed that his goats were smarter and hopping around when eating the leavesContinue Reading

If you have decided to roast your own coffee then your first port of call will be to consider how to select a coffee roaster that is right for you. This decision is probably one of the hardest coffee-related choices you’ll have to make – there’s nothing worse than buyingContinue Reading

What coffee is best for you? Is there really that much variation in this popular beverage? Actually, yes; there are quite a few variations in coffee. Here are some tips on how to find your favorite coffee. 1. Why Coffee? One thing to help you determine what coffee is bestContinue Reading

We all enjoy a good cup of coffee to keep us refreshed and alert, but in today’s world of freeze dried and instants it is difficult to get that real coffee taste and aroma – in fact some people have never experienced anything other than instant, thus missing out onContinue Reading

As we all know, espresso is just one of the coffee beverages that are popular throughout the world! Even though there are plenty of flavors of regular black drip coffee, one of the things that people enjoy about espresso is that there is hardly ever anyone that orders just aContinue Reading

The History of Espresso If you are an avid coffee drinker then chances are that you probably know all about the varieties, types, flavors, and prices of various coffees that you drink on a regular basis. However, if you’re not that familiar with espresso then you may be in forContinue Reading

What is Espresso? Even though most coffees have been around for hundreds of years, this is not the same for espresso. Espresso, on the other hand, is essentially a more concentrated cup of coffee. There are many reasons why espresso is loved more than any other coffee and perhaps theContinue Reading

Big Thank you to Hayman coffee out of London England for sending me a sample pack of their “Jamaica Blue Mountain” coffee. First of all,the packaging is very pleasing to the eye and it was packed very nicely for shipping. I was send coffee pods but don’t have a singleContinue Reading

I would love to hear from readers out there about which coffee they like best. I know that we are limited locally, no matter where we live, for choices in coffee brands. Have you tried to order from overseas? Did it arrive in tact? Was it worth the postage andContinue Reading

History of Colombian Coffee Colombian coffee is often regarded as some of the highest quality coffee in the world. Colombia has traditionally grown Arabica beans and its unique geography makes it perfectly suited for producing a delicious, high quality brew. Colombia’s excellent growing conditions have paired with an aggressive marketingContinue Reading

Today I will review Boston’s Best brand called “Jamaican Me Crazy”. This brew has a nice aroma brewing. It’s a medium blend of Arabica beans. Nice color, not very light or too dark.  This brew reminds me of pancakes at the ihop.  The taste is similar to sweet rolls orContinue Reading

OK, back to the basic reason that I started this blog. “Reviews” of all the different coffee brands in the world. Today I am reviewing “Hills Bros Premium Gourmet”. I purchased the whole bean package so I can get the best freshest cup of coffee to review. I have toContinue Reading

Strong Artificially Flavored Roasted Coffee Beans When I first started to drink coffee 9 years ago I wasn’t very aware of the different flavored coffee beans.  I’m still not sure if it’s flavored in the bean or sometime before or after roasting (topic for another article later). I do knowContinue Reading