Gourmet Coffee

One coffee that is recognized worldwide for its high quality and distinct taste is Colombian coffee. The European Union has even granted it a Protected Designation of Origin in 2007 because of its unique flavor. When roasted, it has a bright acidity, heavy body and very aromatic. That is why the United States, Germany, Japan, Switzerland and The netherlands are importers of this coffee.

There is even a logo that was created back in 1959 that will identify that the coffee is from Columbia. Juan Valdez, his mule Conchita and the Columbian mountains are the familiar symbols of Colombian coffee. When you see this logo, you are sure of the origins of the coffee and have approval from the National Federation of Coffee Growers. So, when you buy your coffee, make sure you see Juan Valdez on it first.

Chocolate lovers enjoy it when they find new ways to get pleasure from their favorite food. Give the delightful gift of chocolate flavored coffee to a chocoholic friend. If you’re a chocolate lover yourself, you’ll love these delicious gourmet coffees that are carefully mixed to balance the chocolate and coffee tastes for a most satisfying blend.

These fine coffees are packaged by the pound but are also available in 2 oz. samplers and pillow pacs. They are perfect for brewing 10-12 cup pots of exciting and aromatic beverages. All chocolate flavored coffee comes with no added sugar so you can fully indulge yourself without any guilt.

There is a myriad of research outlining the dos-and-don’ts for new mothers and those who are expecting. As a breastfeeding mom, I have to control myself from drinking coffee because the caffeine would be too strong for my baby. Studies show that caffeine can leak into breastmilk and is not advisable for nursing moms.

For me, the coffee addiction is not so much about the caffeine as being part of my routine in the morning. Without my morning cup of coffee, I just feel like something is missing. Good thing I can still enjoy the taste of real, honest-to-goodness java taste with my gourmet decaf coffee. It’s like the real thing but better because there is no caffeine.

     If you like a dark rich full bodied coffee, choose a French Roast Coffee.

     A French roast creates the darkest beans, with an extremely bold and smoky flavor.  To achieve the intensily smoky flavor, the French Roast Coffee is roasted to the extreme.  Dense, high quality beans are used to get the dark rich flavor.

     Though the flavor is potent, the beans are no higher in caffeine than any other roasts.

For all Expresso Coffee beverages, dark roast gourmet Arabic blends are used.  A cup of express coffee is intense and memorable:  the cream, the golden broth and an aroma that fills the room.

An Italian Express blend has an authentic intense flavor.  The Spanish Expresso blend has a heavy robust flavor.  The Vienna Espresso blend uses a medium to dark roast for the softy espresso palate.

     To ensure a distinctive flavor, rich taste and mouth watering aroma, the prized 100% Arabica Coffee Beans are used for grinding.

      The Arabica Coffee Beans are grown at elevations 3,000 and 6,000 feet above sea level.  The hot moist climate produces the most flavorful coffee bean possible.

     The Arabica Coffee Beans are hand picked just as they become fully ripened.  The beans are then dried, sorted and graded according to color, size, and uniformity.  This process guarantees a perfect cup of coffee.

Are you worried about the affects of COFFEE to your body?  The Caffeine in coffee does more than wake you up.  Medical researchers and nutritionists have long touted the health benefits of black coffee.

In moderation the natural source of caffeine in coffee is associated with a decreased risk of depression, colon cancer and type 2 diabetes according to researchers at Vanderbilt University of Institute for Coffee Studies.

The key phrase for drinking coffee is: Don’t Overdo It.  Moderation is the key for health benefits.  According to the American Medical Association, moderation is considered three cups of Coffee a day, or 300 milligrams of caffeine.

Coffee is not just any ordinary beverage, it is a mood pick-me-upper. People who love drinking coffee attest that starting their day with coffee means starting their day right. It is no surprise that coffee is a well-loved drink all over the world. Coffee can be appreciated in different beans and different blends.

The secret to delicious coffee lies in the roasting. Europe is known for its delicious coffee blends. Cafes are seen everywhere, particularly in Italy. Although the origin of coffee is in Africa, it is the Europeans who have popularized coffee as a sophisticated drink. The beans have to undergo strict European coffee roasting procedures to create great tasting blends. Roasting controls the acidity, flavor, aroma, and body of the coffee. You can choose from full roast, mild roast or medium roast, depending on your taste—my personal favorite is French roast coffee.

Coffee comes from just a Pit of a berry from a shrub grown on a hillside.  But Coffee has a tremendous impact on the lives of people.  Coffee has been the romantic binder for the 1st date for a couple, it has cemented a business deal, or it is a favored drink for the “coffee break’, and songs and poems have been written about it.

This small bean has dominated and molded the economy of entire Countries.  When you are having your Cup of Coffee, millions all over the world are joining you.  So Enjoy!

Are you looking for a perfect cup of Coffee?  There are four basic components that are blended to create this.

The aroma is obvious it excites the taste buds.

The body refers to the feel of the Coffee in the mouth - does it have a silky smooth feel as it rolls around the tongue.

The acidity refers to the P H level but more to the sparkle and brightness - not cloudy and muddy Coffee.

Finally we have the flavor, that is the subtle tastes that penetrate the taste buds then lingers in the mouth as a satisfying memory.