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Decaf CAN Do It!

February 2, 2009 Author: MrBean
flavored decaf coffee

When it comes to waking up, everyone loves the jolt of caffeine that comes with a hot cup of coffee in the morning.  However, for some people, drinking caffeinated coffee is not an option, but they still love the flavor, taste, and aroma of coffee, and thus switch to decaffeinated.  But most who have tried it know, decaf coffee just isn’t the same as caffeinated coffee.  It lacks a certain punch and often it leaves you unsatisfied in the morning. 

 

Luckily, there is help with this predicament in the form of flavored decaf coffee.  Imagine combining coffee with those sensual flavors like hazelnut, almond, or even caramel.  You might start to drool just thinking about it!  Flavored decaf coffee, with its extra kick, tends to replace the missing flavor from regular caffeinated coffee.  It’s a great option for people who like coffee but don’t want that sudden jolt of caffeine and the inevitable crash afterwards.


The Reason Colombian Coffee is the Best

February 2, 2009 Author: MrBean
The Reason Colombian Coffee is the Best

Coffee exported from Colombia accounts for about 12% of the world’s coffee (by value) and is imported by a great many countries around the world.  Colombian coffee began in the early 1800s, and Colombians began trading the coffee with other countries in the mid 1800s.  The coffee is grown in the lush soil of the Amazon rainforest; a location that provides a habitat to a majority of the world’s animal and plant species.  The harvesting process for Colombian coffee is also quite unique, and involves several hundred individuals hand picking the berries, packing them, and sorting them. 

 

With the environment where they are grown and the care that goes into their harvesting, roasting, and packaging, it’s no wonder that Colombian coffee is considered the best all over the world.  When purchasing Colombian coffee, you’ll want to ensure that it is 100% Colombian, otherwise you’re only getting about half the full effect!