Brewing A Perfect Cup Of Coffee

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A good cup of coffee doesn't have to come from a coffee shop.

If you are a coffee drinker, you can certainly spot a good cup of coffee when you taste it. Good coffee doesn't have to come from a coffee shop. With the right ingredients and a little practice, you can make great tasting coffee at home. Let's explore the steps necessary to brew a perfect cup of coffee.

 

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.

 

Kona Coffee from the Island of Hawaii

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Blue Horse Kona Coffee Farm,  Kealakekua,HI

Travel to the tropical Kona Coast on the big island of Hawaii and you will find a 20 mile stretch of small family coffee plantations that grow some of the finest coffee on earth. Kona coffee bushes thrive on the cool slopes of the Mauna Loa Mountains, which are rich in volcanic soil and enjoy morning sun and afternoon cloud cover. This growing environment gives Kona coffee an advantage over any other coffee grown in other parts of the world. Coffee trees normally bloom in late autumn, with harvesting continuing until late winter.