The holidays are upon us, and if you are a Java junkie, then keep in mind that you can use coffee to stay slim! Here is how:
• Drink your coffee black for an almost calorie-free treat. Avoid large commercial coffee drinks that can have up to 500 calories!
• Use coffee to keep your metabolism going all day long so that you will be burning calories even when you are at rest.
• Spread out your coffee consumption throughout the day so that you do not have a caffeine crash and can stay energized all day long.
• Drink coffee directly before working out to provide extra energy and chemicals that will block muscle soreness so that you can recover from your workout faster.
As if there weren't already enough reasons to drink coffee, now it can help you slim down for the holidays!
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Different Types of Coffee Beans-Experience the Best of What Coffee Beans Can Offer by Waker Glass
We see people drink coffee everywhere but we never really stopped to ask what type of coffee we are drinking. Did you know that there are two types of coffee beans out there in the market? There are two main types of coffee beans, in which the different coffee varieties have been derived from. These two are known as Robusta and Arabica.
Robusta coffee beans are grown most of the time in lower altitudes. Not many know but the plant of this type of coffee bean is easier to grown and maintain. At the same time, it is harder and it contains more caffeine than its counterpart. Compared to Arabica coffee beans, it has more flavor and is mostly used in instant coffee recipes. This is used by people who want an extra kick in their coffee experience.
The other type of coffee, which is the Arabica coffee beans, come from the Arab region, where coffee, was originally discovered. Although Robusta coffee beans may have more flavor, Arabica is more preferred because of its taste and aroma. It definitely contains a lower amount of caffeine and has a caramel aftertaste. This kind of bean is actually grown in higher places such as mountains and hills.
Because of the better flavor and aroma it produces, it accounts for majority of the coffee commodities in the market today. Many consider Arabica beans as gourmet coffee. Today, you will be able to see coffee plantations in locations such as North and South America, Europe, Africa and even some parts of Asia.
Coffee is actually the second more traded commodity in the world today next to petroleum. With the innovations that people can do, these coffee beans are transformed to different type of recipes such as espresso, cappuccinos and many others. At the same time, people have easier access to the different benefits of coffee with the help of coffee makers and the like.
All in all, any coffee lover should try both coffee beans for themselves. Each has their own qualities and characteristics. Although there are details about them through the web, the experience is unique to each drinker.
About the Author
Experience the greatness and benefits of coffee in the comforts of your home with the help of a good coffee machine. Check out Waker Glass' site on Capresso Coffee Makers.
If you want to taste the flavors of coffee from different parts of the world, you should check out his site on Green Mountain K Cups.
Robusta coffee beans are grown most of the time in lower altitudes. Not many know but the plant of this type of coffee bean is easier to grown and maintain. At the same time, it is harder and it contains more caffeine than its counterpart. Compared to Arabica coffee beans, it has more flavor and is mostly used in instant coffee recipes. This is used by people who want an extra kick in their coffee experience.
The other type of coffee, which is the Arabica coffee beans, come from the Arab region, where coffee, was originally discovered. Although Robusta coffee beans may have more flavor, Arabica is more preferred because of its taste and aroma. It definitely contains a lower amount of caffeine and has a caramel aftertaste. This kind of bean is actually grown in higher places such as mountains and hills.
Because of the better flavor and aroma it produces, it accounts for majority of the coffee commodities in the market today. Many consider Arabica beans as gourmet coffee. Today, you will be able to see coffee plantations in locations such as North and South America, Europe, Africa and even some parts of Asia.
Coffee is actually the second more traded commodity in the world today next to petroleum. With the innovations that people can do, these coffee beans are transformed to different type of recipes such as espresso, cappuccinos and many others. At the same time, people have easier access to the different benefits of coffee with the help of coffee makers and the like.
All in all, any coffee lover should try both coffee beans for themselves. Each has their own qualities and characteristics. Although there are details about them through the web, the experience is unique to each drinker.
About the Author
Experience the greatness and benefits of coffee in the comforts of your home with the help of a good coffee machine. Check out Waker Glass' site on Capresso Coffee Makers.
If you want to taste the flavors of coffee from different parts of the world, you should check out his site on Green Mountain K Cups.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Coffee Roasting by Pankaj Kumar
Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Maxwell House Coffee, did you even know that coffee comes in different roasts? Did you know that you can roast your own coffee beans at home? If you think that the aroma of your fresh ground coffee beans can't be beat, get a home coffee roaster, you'll be in Java Heaven.
Roasting the coffee beans is what imparts flavor. Similar to the making of a fine wine or a hand rolled cigar, some consider the roasting of coffee beans as an art. Those that describe coffee use some of the same vocabulary they use to describe wine. Depending on the roast level chosen the beans take on different flavor characteristics. The lighter the coffee bean the less flavor it will have, the darker the coffee bean the stronger the flavor it will have.
There are generally four different categories of roast. A light roast (American) , a medium roast (Breakfast), a dark roast (French), and darkest roast (Italian or espresso). Each type of roast imparts a different appearance to the coffee beans.
When a coffee bean is roasted to an American roast the beans will have a very light color to them and they will appear dry. A medium roasted bean, or Breakfast roast will have a rich brown color and will be oily in appearance. A French roasted coffee bean will have a very oily appearance with the beans appearing very dark brown. The darkest roasted beans or Espresso beans will appear black.
Coffee roasting can easily be done in your home. Depending on the roast that you desire you can roast coffee in five to fifteen minutes. Green beans are available online from a number of sellers, as are coffee roasters. Choose different types of green coffees to sample. Drum roasters are very popular for use in the home. It's best to consider purchasing a roaster as it will give you the most consistent finish to your beans. Some try to roast beans in frying pans, some use hot air popcorn poppers. While each of these techniques will work, as mentioned above they don't give a consistent finish to all the beans and you will most likely be disappointed in the result.
Roasting the coffee beans is what imparts flavor. Similar to the making of a fine wine or a hand rolled cigar, some consider the roasting of coffee beans as an art. Those that describe coffee use some of the same vocabulary they use to describe wine. Depending on the roast level chosen the beans take on different flavor characteristics. The lighter the coffee bean the less flavor it will have, the darker the coffee bean the stronger the flavor it will have.
There are generally four different categories of roast. A light roast (American) , a medium roast (Breakfast), a dark roast (French), and darkest roast (Italian or espresso). Each type of roast imparts a different appearance to the coffee beans.
When a coffee bean is roasted to an American roast the beans will have a very light color to them and they will appear dry. A medium roasted bean, or Breakfast roast will have a rich brown color and will be oily in appearance. A French roasted coffee bean will have a very oily appearance with the beans appearing very dark brown. The darkest roasted beans or Espresso beans will appear black.
Coffee roasting can easily be done in your home. Depending on the roast that you desire you can roast coffee in five to fifteen minutes. Green beans are available online from a number of sellers, as are coffee roasters. Choose different types of green coffees to sample. Drum roasters are very popular for use in the home. It's best to consider purchasing a roaster as it will give you the most consistent finish to your beans. Some try to roast beans in frying pans, some use hot air popcorn poppers. While each of these techniques will work, as mentioned above they don't give a consistent finish to all the beans and you will most likely be disappointed in the result.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Taking Tips from a coffee champ
Taking Tips from a coffee champ
Scottie Callaghan is a former world Latte art and Barista Champion. Here are some of his tips for making the perfect coffee. I first met Scott when I did my barista training at Danes Coffee academy and I have followed his carreer closely. He is a truly amazing Barista
There are many coffee varieties available and the foundation of the coffee is the ESPRESSO
The espresso is the star. If you get the espresso right and only heat the milk once to 65 degrees celcius you will achieve a delicious coffee. If you get it wrong you will probably need to add lots of sugar to make it taste OK.
The base of all the coffee drinks on the Australian menu includei flat white, latte, cappucinno, mocha is an espresso, a ristretto, a double espresso or a double ristretto.
A ristretto is the first 15 mls of the espresso pour or extraction. An espresso is the first 30 mls of the espresso pour or extraction.
What determines the flavour of each particular coffee is the base, whether you use a ristretto or an espresso.
Each particular menu item can be served with any one of the four options as the base.
If a ristretto is used as the base then your coffee will be quite weak, if a double ristretto is used it will taste strong but not bitter.
If a double espresso is used your coffee will taste strong and bitter.
Once we have our coffee base, all we need to do is heat our milk on the steam wand, create some froth while doing so and control the level of thickness of the froth.
This thickness of froth on the top, and the size of the cup the coffee is served in are the only two factors that determine what your coffee is called.
A cappucinno for instance might have 15mm of throth while the flat white might have 3mm. The Latte will be served in a glass.
So it is important to to get the espresso shot right and only heat the milk once.
Scottie Callaghan is a former world Latte art and Barista Champion. Here are some of his tips for making the perfect coffee. I first met Scott when I did my barista training at Danes Coffee academy and I have followed his carreer closely. He is a truly amazing Barista
There are many coffee varieties available and the foundation of the coffee is the ESPRESSO
The espresso is the star. If you get the espresso right and only heat the milk once to 65 degrees celcius you will achieve a delicious coffee. If you get it wrong you will probably need to add lots of sugar to make it taste OK.
The base of all the coffee drinks on the Australian menu includei flat white, latte, cappucinno, mocha is an espresso, a ristretto, a double espresso or a double ristretto.
A ristretto is the first 15 mls of the espresso pour or extraction. An espresso is the first 30 mls of the espresso pour or extraction.
What determines the flavour of each particular coffee is the base, whether you use a ristretto or an espresso.
Each particular menu item can be served with any one of the four options as the base.
If a ristretto is used as the base then your coffee will be quite weak, if a double ristretto is used it will taste strong but not bitter.
If a double espresso is used your coffee will taste strong and bitter.
Once we have our coffee base, all we need to do is heat our milk on the steam wand, create some froth while doing so and control the level of thickness of the froth.
This thickness of froth on the top, and the size of the cup the coffee is served in are the only two factors that determine what your coffee is called.
A cappucinno for instance might have 15mm of throth while the flat white might have 3mm. The Latte will be served in a glass.
So it is important to to get the espresso shot right and only heat the milk once.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Understanding Espresso Beans
Understanding Espresso Beans by Kainoa Louis
Many people just beginning to explore the world of gourmet coffees make the mistake of thinking that they must seek out coffee beans specifically labeled as “espresso” beans in order to brew a proper cappuccino or espresso beverage. The fact of the matter is that any type of bean can be used to brew a pot or cup of espresso, and it simply depends upon the preferences of the individual as to which type to choose.
To begin to understand espresso beans it is important to understand coffee beans on the whole. The vast majority of coffee beverages consumed each day are the result of the beans which are the heart of the berries on coffee plants. These are picked and then shipped in their “green” stages to a roaster who will then roast them for a variety of time spans to create the distinct coffee flavors.
The longer the roasting period the darker the resulting coffee is going to be, but someone making a pot of espresso could actually use a light roasted coffee if desired. Today, many people choose the “French” or dark roasts for their espresso drinks, and this is because they want a much more potent flavor, but it is entirely a matter of personal preference or taste.
The thing about espresso beans, or any beans used for espresso, is that they must be very finely ground in order to generate the best results. This is because most methods for making espresso use pressure to force water through the ground coffee, and this means that it must be “tamped” into the filter where the water being forced through will get the great flavor and leave the bitterness behind.
The grinding of espresso or coffee beans is something that is often taken for granted, but it can actually become a “make or break” moment for a bag of great beans. Why? Because the cones used to grind coffee can often come into a lot of friction with the beans they are grinding, they can then create enough heat to destroy the oils in the beans. It is the oils that give the coffee its wonderful aroma and flavor, and for this reason anyone hoping to make superior cups of espresso should ensure that very limited amounts of heat occur when grinding their beans.
So, after a cook has determined the beans and roast they want, and found a good way to finely grind their beans without a lot of excess heat created, they must then determine how they want to use the beans to make their coffee. Modern cooks have two primary choices – they can use an electronic machine that can create a large amount of espresso coffee, or they can use a traditional stovetop moka pot to make their espresso. The thing to remember about the brewing is that most processes should require only one tablespoon of ground coffee to create a one to two ounce cup of better coffee. If the method used is not producing the desired results it is usually a simple matter of selecting a different espresso bean or roast and trying again.
Easy-Coffee-Recipes.com is your one stop resource for everything coffee. From espresso to coffee cake, we have everything you need to know about drinking, serving and the perfect cake recipes to compliment your favorite Cup of Joe.
Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Understanding-Espresso-Beans/1071821
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Many people just beginning to explore the world of gourmet coffees make the mistake of thinking that they must seek out coffee beans specifically labeled as “espresso” beans in order to brew a proper cappuccino or espresso beverage. The fact of the matter is that any type of bean can be used to brew a pot or cup of espresso, and it simply depends upon the preferences of the individual as to which type to choose.
To begin to understand espresso beans it is important to understand coffee beans on the whole. The vast majority of coffee beverages consumed each day are the result of the beans which are the heart of the berries on coffee plants. These are picked and then shipped in their “green” stages to a roaster who will then roast them for a variety of time spans to create the distinct coffee flavors.
The longer the roasting period the darker the resulting coffee is going to be, but someone making a pot of espresso could actually use a light roasted coffee if desired. Today, many people choose the “French” or dark roasts for their espresso drinks, and this is because they want a much more potent flavor, but it is entirely a matter of personal preference or taste.
The thing about espresso beans, or any beans used for espresso, is that they must be very finely ground in order to generate the best results. This is because most methods for making espresso use pressure to force water through the ground coffee, and this means that it must be “tamped” into the filter where the water being forced through will get the great flavor and leave the bitterness behind.
The grinding of espresso or coffee beans is something that is often taken for granted, but it can actually become a “make or break” moment for a bag of great beans. Why? Because the cones used to grind coffee can often come into a lot of friction with the beans they are grinding, they can then create enough heat to destroy the oils in the beans. It is the oils that give the coffee its wonderful aroma and flavor, and for this reason anyone hoping to make superior cups of espresso should ensure that very limited amounts of heat occur when grinding their beans.
So, after a cook has determined the beans and roast they want, and found a good way to finely grind their beans without a lot of excess heat created, they must then determine how they want to use the beans to make their coffee. Modern cooks have two primary choices – they can use an electronic machine that can create a large amount of espresso coffee, or they can use a traditional stovetop moka pot to make their espresso. The thing to remember about the brewing is that most processes should require only one tablespoon of ground coffee to create a one to two ounce cup of better coffee. If the method used is not producing the desired results it is usually a simple matter of selecting a different espresso bean or roast and trying again.
Easy-Coffee-Recipes.com is your one stop resource for everything coffee. From espresso to coffee cake, we have everything you need to know about drinking, serving and the perfect cake recipes to compliment your favorite Cup of Joe.
Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Understanding-Espresso-Beans/1071821
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