Brewing Coffee With Filtered Water

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Filtered water brews better coffee

The quality of water used in brewing coffee or tea will definitely impact the taste of your favorite beverage. The preparation of coffee or tea is a steeping process in which the coffee grounds or tea leaves are mixed with near-boiling water. The flavor of both beverages is extracted through the exchange of the heat and the minerals in the water.

 

Brewing great coffee the right way

The four elements essential in brewing that perfect cup of coffee are;

• Quality brewing equipment
• Quality coffee in the proper grind
• The right coffee filter
• Properly filtered water

 

Growing Fair Trade Coffee Gives Coffee Farmers A Better Life

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Fair Trade better for coffee farmers

Fair Trade certified coffee allows coffee farmers in the poorest areas of the world to lift themselves out of poverty by obtaining a fair price for their product. Here are some of the ways that growing Fair Trade coffee gives coffee farmers a better life.

Fair Trade USA is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of monitoring and certifying products as Fair Trade. Coffee is only one of several products that can be Fair Trade certified. Other products include tea, wine, honey, grain, wearing apparel, body care and many others.

Fairtrade International is an organization that sets the standards for Fair Trade certification on an international level. The mission of this organization is to support Fair Trade producers, as well as, promoting trade justice.

Fair Trade certification and labeling was enacted in the late 1980s to assure consumers that strict social and economic standards are followed in the growing, harvesting, packaging and labeling of coffee. Every step of coffee growing and packaging must be 100% Fair Trade coffee in order to be certified by Fair Trade USA and carry the Fair Trade label.

Compost Coffee Grounds And Grow A Better Garden

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Composted coffee grounds are good for flowers.

You've just brewed that perfect cup of coffee and instead of throwing the grounds in the trash, why not add them to your compost pile?

After brewing, coffee grounds absorb moisture critical to the compost pile. They are also an excellent source of nitrogen and can aid in garden pest control. Coffee grounds also help to sustain high temperatures in the compost pile which kills the seeds from weeds or vegetable material added to the pile. Let's look at ways composting coffee grounds helps grow a better garden.

 

How Coffee Is Decaffeinated

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According to medical experts, caffeine is the most widely consumed drug and it is known to increase alertness, decrease fatigue and improve muscle coordination. Coffee is probably one of the most common sources of caffeine.

Since the excessive consumption of caffeine can cause anxiety, abdominal pain and insomnia, many coffee enthusiasts have decided or have been advised to drink only decaffeinated coffee. So, just how is caffeine removed from coffee?

Decaffeinating methods vary, but most use chemical solvents to strip most of the caffeine from the coffee beans while they are still green. These methods of removing caffeine from coffee involve either direct contact with the decaffeinating agent or indirect contact.

 

Ordering Espresso Drinks At Local Coffee Shop

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Going into a coffee shop can be a traumatic experience, with all the different types of coffee drinks listed on the menu. There's no problem ordering hot or iced regular coffee, but deciding which type of espresso drink to order can bring out the anxiety.

It is important to understand, espresso beans are the same as any other coffee bean. The difference comes in the roasting process and there are many names given to espresso drinks which oftentimes have only minute differences.

 

Coffee Roasting Terminology

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The terminology used in the coffee roasting process describes the degree of heat exposure, the color of the roasted coffee beans, and the amount of oils that are allowed to break through the surface of the coffee beans.
During the roasting process chemicals and physical properties of the coffee are transformed by heat to produce just the right flavor in the coffee. The roasting of the green coffee beans develops the flavor and produces the individual characteristics of a particular coffee.
The terminology used in describing the varying degrees of coffee roasting include: