All About Espresso
Automatic Espresso Machines – Set it and Forget It
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Most espresso machines on the market offer a great number of features and deliver delicious tasting espresso. They also have one problem…most espresso machines operate manually. Enter the automatic espresso machine. Automatic espresso machines will grind the coffee beans, put the grounds in the hopper, then fill the reservoir with water, heat the water and then force the heated water through the grounds to produce a perfect cup of espresso every time. Some high-end machines will even dump the used grounds from the hopper when finished so that the machine is ready for the next brewing cycle. [Read More…]
Coffee Facts & Trivia
Blue Mountain Jamaican Coffee
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Blue Mountain coffee comes from the mountains of Jamaica. Blue Mountain coffee is known for its mildness and a distinct lack of bitterness. Over time, it has become the most expensive coffee in the world, and the most sought after. Besides making incredible brewed coffee, the Blue Mountain coffee bean is used as a base for the famous Tia Maria coffee liqueur.
The Blue Mountains of Jamaica are located between Kingston and Port Maria. Rising to an impressive height of 7,402 feet, the climate is cool and misty, and gets a lot of rainfall. The soil is rich and drains well… an ideal situation in which to grow coffee. Coffee beans were first brought to Jamaica in 1728 by the Governor, Sir Nicholas Lawes. [Read More…]
Coffee & Tea Health
Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
Coffee, when consumed in moderation, offers several potential health benefits: Antioxidants: Coffee is rich in antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and reduce inflammation. Antioxidants like chlorogenic … [Read More...]
Health Benefits for drinking tea
Drinking tea, particularly green and herbal teas, has been associated with various health benefits due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other bioactive properties. Here are some potential health benefits of drinking tea: Antioxidant … [Read More...]
Indulge in Hawaiian Kona Coffee
Indulge in Hawaiian Kona Coffee Author: Jessica Leebelt Preferred by discerning coffee drinkers for its smooth, full-bodied flavor, Kona coffee is cultivated on the Big Island of Hawaii in the famous Kona Coffee Belt. While many imitators sell … [Read More...]
