Coffees in the Latin American Regions
Coffees of Latin America: Known collectively as Latin America, the countries of Central America, Northern South America, as well as Mexico in North America, produce coffees that are generally light to medium bodied with clean, lively flavors. One coffee plant brought from Jardin des Plantes in Paris is reputed to be the father of all Latin American coffee. Most Latin American coffee is of the Arabica variety, which originated in the Red Sea region, whereas most African and Asian coffee is of the robusto variety, which originated in Central and Southern Africa. Now, which countries in Latin America is famous for its coffee? Read more
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Coffee Beans: Dark, Medium, or Light?
All coffee beans start out green, or raw. They are dried and then sent to be roasted. The big question in many people’s mind is which roast shade to select. If you head to the local coffee shop to buy a bag of beans, you will see a long list that includes Light, Medium-Light, Medium-Dark, Medium, Dark, etc. How to choose from the number of varieties available?
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DIY: Grinding Coffee Guide 101 - Boost The Quality of Your Coffee
Grinding your own coffee allows you to start your cup with the freshest possible coffee, especially if you buy fresh roasted beans or roast your own. Although it does take a little more effort than simply scooping grounds out of a bag, home-ground coffee is far superior in quality to that bought at your local grocery store.
There are a variety of coffee machines on the market, but many are so noisy and messy that they aren’t very practical. If you live with other people, the noise will drive them up the walls every time you want a cup of coffee! You might want to consider a hand-grinder if noise is an issue for you.
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Ultimate Buying Guide For Espresso Machine: Basic Terminology & 5 Quick Tips You Should Know
Espresso machines are used to produce the traditional Italian coffee drinks, often prepared by trained baristas to balance the flavor, aroma and acidity of the espresso and are specially designed to capture the full flavor of coffee in one shot. Thankfully, home espresso machines today are requiring less skill because not everyone is a trained barista, but many people thoroughly enjoy the convenience of having one at home.
You’ve decided you need an espresso machine at home, but there are several things you need to know Read more
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Introduction to Latte Art and Etching
Latte art is the mark in the making of gourmet espresso preperation. No one bothers to learn how to do latte art unless they have a deep and abiding appreciation for espresso. The unspoken truth about quality latte art is that the barista has a passion for exceptional coffee. Without a true shot of espresso, the correctly foamed milk, the proper cup, commitment to training and the right sort of attitude you will not get latte art.
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