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How Does Coffee Get Its Flavor Notes?
Aficionados and purists distinguish between “flavors” and “flavor notes” when judging coffee. It’s a hard distinction for the average “Joe” (pun intended), but here goes. Flavor in coffee is a complex mixture of taste, mouthfeel and aroma mixed in with the more delicate flavors. Your senses may get overwhelmed unless your palate is trained to…
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How to Roast Coffee Beans in the Oven
Coffee aficionados in the US have recently begun to prefer roasting their own coffee. It’s a common practice in Europe that is catching on fast here. There are many reasons, ranging from people preferring to rely on being able to roast coffee to their precise preferences, to cost and convenience. If you are ready to…
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How to Make a Ristretto Coffee
Ristretto is a short shot of a concentrated espresso coffee. It is made with much finer ground coffee. Ristretto which originated in Italy, is usually served with a glass of water. You may hear Ristretto referred to as ‘a short black’, as less water is used in the making and if you like a really…
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Coffee Statistics in the USA
Internationally, the coffee industry is worth over $100 billion. Historically originating in Yemen, the drink has become the 25th most popular in the world and is now a vital part of many people’s day. In the US, the food and drink sector dominates a large part of the market and generates millions of dollars worth…
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10 Benefits From Adding Cinnamon To Coffee
If you have ever tried to have a cup of coffee, you know that there is a wide selection of additives that you can add to it. These additives make a cup of coffee taste amazing. The most common ones are sugar, cream, flavorings, milk, etc. What you might not know is that they are…
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How Long Do Green Coffee Beans Last?
Green coffee beans are famous for their many health benefits. Many people like to drink it after their meals and many just drink it through the day. There is no doubt, people love coffee but do coffee lovers know where their coffee comes from and how it grows? And more importantly, how long do green…
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What Is The Difference Between Frappuccino And Iced Coffee?
Coffee is one of the greatest beverages that people can drink. Not only does coffee have health benefits, but there is also a wide variety of it as well. If you are a fan of coffee, you might be wondering what is the difference between the various coffee varieties. In this article, we are going…
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Why is Vietnamese Coffee So Strong?
Vietnamese coffee is very different compared to coffee that’s available in the U.S. In short, the reason why Vietnamese coffee is so strong is because of the high caffeine content, the unique brewing process, and the darkness of the roast. Not only is it brewed differently, but it also has a very unique flavor. What’s…
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Why Doesn’t Coffee Wake Me Up? – Why Caffeine Can Make You Sleepy!
One of the most popular drinks in the world, coffee has been around for many millennia. It was first produced in Ethiopia at a plateau. Since its popularity, coffee, according to science, has health benefits which include burning fat, lowering risks of diseases like type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s, dementia, etc.; giving the body essential nutrients,…
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Fix Acidic Coffee Taste With Alkaline Water
It has to be said that one of the most frustrating things about our perennial quest for great tasting coffee is the fact that it is so hard to achieve it consistently. You can do the same preparation every day with the same measurements of coffee grounds and volume of water but the taste is…