articles about coffee

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Some of these articles aren't specific to organic coffee, but the principles in choosing, storing, and tasting coffee are the same. Enjoy!

Trade that's Only Fair
The idea of fair trade dates back to the 1940s when American churches were selling handicrafts made by refugees in Europe after World War II. The first fair trade certification of commodities began in 1988, when coffee was imported from Nicaragua and Mexico according to "fair trade" standards. Most international trade, however, operates under so-called "free trade" standards. More...

What is Fair Trade Coffee and Why Should We Buy It?
Today's society is very familiar with fair trade coffee, yet it is unclear whether the true meaning behind the economic, environmental and social impact of purchasing and drinking it is understood. In order to comprehend the full impact fair trade coffee has on our society, one must learn what it means. More...

Java Recycling: 7 Ways to Use Old Coffee and Coffee Grounds
Coffee lovers can’t start their day without a delicious cup of their favorite coffee blend. Yet, they’re often left wondering what to do with those seemingly useless old coffee grounds or leftover cups of cold coffee. Here are some fantastic ways to reuse and recycle old coffee: More...

French Press - Making Great Coffee
If you want a good cup a coffee, you will need to add some oil. Coffee oil is very flavorful and improves the taste of coffee, but it is lost during the normal filtered brewing process. Coffee made with a French press doesn't pass through a filter so you don’t lose those natural aromatic coffee oils. Most coffee lover’s agree that a French press makes a superior cup of coffee. More...

Boot Camp for Coffee Drinkers
Ok, so we go to a local coffee house and we order cappuccinos, café mochas, lattes and espressos. It isn’t the paper cups that make these drinks taste so good. It’s the recipe and of course the prettiness factor. Baristas all have a style of their own and every cup will taste different because of the roast, the grind, the amount used, the water, the temperature and many other things. We have all tried to make these coffee delights at home the way we think they are made, but do we really know the real way they are supposed to be made to extract the enchanting flavors correctly? Here is a quick list of how to make the basic drinks. This is boot camp for coffee drinkers. More...

How To Enjoy A Good Cup Of Gourmet Coffee
Are you tired of your regular Joe life and your regular Joe cup of coffee that you start your day with? Then it’s time to reward yourself with something different. Why not jazz up your morning ritual with cup of rich gourmet coffee. More...

Coffee - To Freeze Or Not To Freeze?
It was 6am and I'd just arrived at my local gym. As I walked into the entrance area I sensed that smell of all smells wafting across the foyer - the fine aroma of a well brewed coffee. It was my favorite part of the day. More...

The Spirit of Coffee: Coffees of the World
Ever wonder where the coffee beans in your morning coffee come from? You probably know words like Arabica and Robusta in terms of taste, but did you know that these words can also tell us where those coffees were grown? Here is a look at three of the world’s best specialty coffees and the regions in which they originated. Read on to discover the rich history of these coffees. More...

Brewing a Perfect Cup of Coffee
Brewing a great cup of coffee depends on a number of things such as the quality of the coffee bean, the quality of the water being used, the type of brewing being done, and the grind of the coffee. Now quality of bean and water is something you can easily take care. Just use good quality beans and pure water. However the relationship between the grind of the coffee and the type of brewing being done is more detailed and could use a little explanation. More...