Coffee is one of the most popular beverages consumed all over the world. Not only is it a delicious and energizing drink, but it also offers numerous health benefits. From reducing the risk of certain diseases to improving cognitive function, here are some of the benefits of drinking coffee.Continue Reading

According to the 2005 National Coffee Drinking Trends, published by the National Coffee Association of U.S.A. Inc., more than 53 percent of consumers age 18 and older drink coffee on a daily basis, up from 49 percent in 2004. That translates into 7.7 million new coffee drinkers. With consumers enjoyingContinue Reading

There are plenty of espresso beverages that one can enjoy these days, however, many people consider retail coffee shops the best place to get their daily cup of espresso. In fact, the popular retail coffee shop that has attracted millions of customers worldwide is the Starbucks brand. Starbucks has alwaysContinue Reading

We don’t see as much plain coffee these days as we used to. What could be the reason for it? It’s probably because it is very easy these days to brew up a cup of gourmet coffee for your family, friends, and acquaintances. There are now coffee clubs and coffee social areas where coffee is taking on the look of a social group.Continue Reading

Napoleon Espresso Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 2 cups Cold water 4 tablespoons Ground espresso coffee ½ Cinnamon stick (3″ long) 3 teaspoon Brandy 3 teaspoon Crème de Cacao 4 tablespoons whipping cream, chilled Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate curls for garnish PREPARATION Prepare your espresso or you can make some really strongContinue Reading

Gingerbread Latte Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 cups milk 6 tablespoons gingerbread syrup (recipe follows) 4 shots of espresso (or very strong coffee) Pinch of crushed gingerbread cookie Cinnamon to taste   PREPARATION Measure 1 1/2 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup into each of 4 (10-ounce) mugs. Pull a shot of espressoContinue Reading

There are good financial reasons to make coffee at home. You may not know how to get a good, quality cup of coffee at home, however. The following article offers several techniques to brewing that perfect pot of coffee. If brewing coffee is something you like doing, think about stirringContinue Reading