From Sheep To Starbucks: Coffee History in a Beanshell

July 15th, 2008

By Patrick Omari

Coffee - it’’s everywhere. I know that in my town you can”t walk down the high street without going past at least four different outlets for the stuff and I”m not even talking about the cafes and restaurants. Starbucks, Costas, Neros… they spring up overnight when not so long ago the closest you could find to a cappuccino was a coffee with a lot of froth on top that dissolved into limpid clusters that looked unnervingly like saliva. These days, though, with the influx of the Big Boys of coffee retail - they”re selling a lifestyle not just a beverage - a cappuccino is something of a tame and bland choice for your caffeine (or de-caffeined) fix.

With all the comfy chairs begging to be sat and meditated in over a the day’’s newspapers and a background noise of cups clinking together and the latest jazz or chill out cds it’’s very easy to get so very comfy and get lost in thought. But of all the things you think of, when was the last time you looked at the stuff in your cup and wondered “where did this start?” Well, being of an inquisitive nature I did wonder where the stuff to which I”m so addicted originated. I”m not talking about the specific blend - usually from a mountainous region of Colombia if it’’s my choice - but when did someone first decide that this could and should be drunk.

Cast your mind back to your history lessons and picture this scene: 9th century Ethiopia and a shepherd is watching his flock up in the highlands of the Kaffa region in the West. Picturing it? The robes, the dry heat, the shepherd? According to legends, this particular shepherd was called Kaldi. Kaldi began to notice that some of his flock were returning to the herd and acting a little… unusual. Dancing, in fact and full of energy. Something all of us who have had one too many espressos in the afternoon can relate to. The sheep had been eating the wild coffee berries in their pure form. When shepherds began eating the berries and experiencing the same dose of vitality, the eating of the berries began to spring up in history in other countries.

When the plant made its way to Arabia, the berries were roasted and brewed in a similar style to today. As the 15th century dawned on the world the coffee had made it’’s way to the Middle East, Persia, Turkey and the northern areas of Africa. From here coffee spread to Italy and our language gained a new word. Coffee as a word originates from the Italian ”caffe” from ”kahveh” in Ottoman Turkish and the Arabic ”qahweh.” History books, as coffee isn”t as significant an historic revelation as, say, paper or fireworks, is a little sketch on the origin of ”qahweh” but the best bets point to either a deviation of Kaffa or a shortening of ”qahwat al-bunn” which means “wine of the bean” as it was in Arabia that it was first drunk rather than eaten.

With the origin of coffee as a drink rather than a zesty bean to eat in Arabia, the first coffee house in Europe opened in Italy in 1645 and began taking part in history. Coffee arrived in England in the 16th century through the efforts of the British East India Company and the Dutch East India Company and Pasqua Rosee opened up the first coffee house with more than 3,000 coffeehouses in the country by 1675, many of which banned women in keeping with the practice in place across Europe at the time.

This article won”t even dare to try and estimate how many hundreds of thousands, probably even millions, of people are employed by the coffee industry in a pure production level, though I will suggest only buying those brews that are produced in an ethical and fair way. Brazil alone generates 2 million metric tonnes of the stuff a year. Coffee became an important commodity in terms of economy and history. If it wasn”t for coffee would the Americans still have destroyed crates of tea bricks in the Boston Tea Party?

From the Americans love of coffee the coffee drinking lifestyle gradually began to arise. While here in the UK coffee meant filtered or (shudderingly) instant, in America coffee was becoming a way of life, a social gathering. Today seen as the biggest of the Big Boys on the scene with their mermaid logo, Starbucks first opened in 1971 in Seattle selling only beans and coffee making equipment. The founders of the company were joined by Howard Schultz in 1982 and it is with Shcultz that the start of today’’s coffee drinking culture began.

Howard Shultz had taken a trip to Milan and was inspired enough to suggest that Starbucks should also sell espresso drinks, not just the beans. A great idea. Though one that fell on death ears - the owners rejected the idea believing that coffee should be prepared in the home. Not to be deterred Shultz was convinced by the market and that Americans on-the-go would also be convinced. In 1985 he started the Il Giornale chain. By 1987 Schultz had purchased Starbucks and rebranded his outlets as Starbucks and began to quickly expand with 4 further outlets, including one in canada, by the end of the year. In the five years between purchase and floating on the stock market in 1992, the company had grown to 165 outlets. World domination began in 1996 with a store in Tokyo and the company took over the 60 shops belonging to the Seattle Coffee Company in England in 1998.

So next time you”re drinking your brew in you comfy armchair and wondering how Starbucks made sheep of us all with our de-caf-skinny-mochas, think of the sheep that started it all.

About The Author

Patrick is an expert researcher in biographies, commerce, travel and airport hotels. Patrick is currently researching in Trave Experiences (http://www.holidayextras.co.uk/airport-parking/manchester/airparks-gold.html)

The Good And Bad Side Of Coffee And How It Affects Us

July 2nd, 2008

By Jeffrey Fang

There’’s not much else in coffee apart from caffeine yet we all drink it and take little time to know where it grows, how it’’s produced and how it affects our brains and bodies. Surely something this good must be bad for you. Au contraire! There is on-going scientific evidence that 2-4 cups of coffee a day (based on a 6oz serving) offers more health benefits than you may know. Earlier studies have often clouded these benefits because of lifestyle associations such as smoking

1. Coffee is the #1 source of antioxidants, more than wine, chocolate or tea. Antioxidants can help prevent cancer and heart disease.

2. Coffee has a high level of soluble dietary fiber, more than wine or orange juice. Soluble dietary fiber helps lower total LDL (bad) cholesterol thereby reducing risk of heart disease and it also helps to manage blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. By helping insulin regulate blood sugar levels in the body, there is a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

3. Further studies of coffee also strongly suggest that regular daily intake of coffee (i) lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease (ii) protects against chronic liver disease and gallstones (iii) may ward off colon cancer (iv) appears to have antidepressant features (v) has also been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’’s and Parkinson’’s disease.

4. Drinking coffee prior to working out reduces post exercise muscle soreness by up to one half! Plus it improves physical stamina and reaction time. Overall, coffee boosts athletic endurance and physical performance.

5. Coffee improves short-term memory recall, as well as alertness and attention to the task at hand. Because a cup of coffee is absorbed in the bloodstream within 15min - 2hr, caffeine helps process information and boost logical reasoning. Safe driving is a direct beneficiary of coffee consumption.

When people slam coffee, it’’s usually because coffee is known to temporarily raise blood pressure. However while the previous generation of coffee drinkers were satisfied with a single serving of coffee, today’’s coffee consumer is addicted to a daily habit of drive-thru kiosks and super-sized 20oz+ cups of coffee, not to mention those delicious sweet treats. I might suggest that coffee isn”t so much the problem as is the habitual effect of mega cups of java several times daily.

“All the brew that’’s fit to drink”

Coffee’’s Nutritional Facts

Coffee can make us feel more alert, boost our metabolism, make our heart race, affect our digestive system and more. And though most of us are aware of the brief caffeine high that coffee offers, most of us don”t really know how coffee truly affects our body.

To learn more about the effects of coffee, both immediate and long-term, keep reading.

Coffee as a Stimulant

Coffee and caffeine are stimulants. You know that when you drink coffee you feel more awake, but you also know that too much coffee can give you the jitters or cause irritability.

Because coffee is a stimulant, it can also wreak havoc on your sleeping schedule. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, try cutting back on your coffee consumption or opting for water or decaf after noon.

Coffee on the Digestive System

Coffee actually has fairly high acid levels, particularly with beans like Kenyan or Ethiopian roasts. This is why when you drink too much coffee on an empty stomach, you”ll often experience “coffee tummy” or “coffee gut,” a basic discomfort in your digestive system.

The caffeine and acid in coffee can also be problematic for people suffering from ulcers. So, if you”re having trouble with coffee, try switching to water, herbal teas or drinking milk with your coffee.

Coffee and Antioxidants

Coffee is actually the primary source of antioxidants for most North Americans. Antioxidants are, essentially, any compounds that fight or neutralize free radicals, which cause cells to break down and are cancer causing agents.

Studies have shown that coffee consumption can reduce the risk of developing liver cancer, throat cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’’s Disease, Parkinson’’s disease and cancer of the esophagus.

Coffee and Physical and Mental Performance

Coffee isn”t just a study aid because it helps you stay awake - regular coffee consumption can actually improve your cognitive ability. A recent study showed that participants who regularly consumed at least one to two coffees a day scored higher on short term memory recall, spatial ability, logic tests and general IQ testing.

Coffee and Weight Loss

Coffee is a stimulant, meaning with every sip of caffeine, your metabolism will get a kick start. You”ll also have more energy. For example, if you read the ingredients list for most pill-form dietary or weight-loss aids, you”ll see one of the main ingredients is often caffeine.

Coffee and Your Teeth

While coffee can actually reduce cavities thanks to its acidity, it can also cause major teeth staining. To keep your teeth white, follow a cup of coffee with a bottle of water and brush your teeth at least two to three times a day.

About The Author

The author’’s web site http://worldcoffeemart.com/ aims to provide information about coffee makers especially vacuum coffee maker and capresso coffee maker.

A Great Coffee Shake Recipe

May 31st, 2008

By Jay Brandley

Coffee is enjoyed by countless people on a daily basis. In fact, statistics have shown that fifty percent of the population in the United States of America that are at least eighteen years of age consume coffee or coffee drinks every single day. Also, independently owned coffee shops in the United States of America estimate a whopping twelve billion dollars in sales on an annual basis. Who does not love coffee?

Well, as most people are aware of, coffee contains a substantial amount of caffeine. Many coffee drinkers drink coffee not just for the great taste, but also for that extra caffeinated kick. For some, coffee is a great way to start the day. In fact, many people drink coffee throughout the day to enjoy a great tasting beverage that also keeps you up and awake.

Besides the traditional cup of coffee, there are numerous coffee drinks that are very tasty and delicious. Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, Espresso. All of these coffee drinks mentioned are great! There also exist coffee dessert drinks, the ultimate tasty upper that combines the great taste of coffee with caffeine and sugar and your favorite topping in the form of a blended shake-type drink.

Now, you could get these great dessert coffee drinks either at your typical independent coffee shop or your favorite popular franchise coffee shop for a few bucks. But would not it be great if you could make these great coffee dessert drinks in the comfort of your own home?

Well, this is the part of the article that you are going to absolutely love because we are going to give you a great recipe for a coffee shake that you can make in your own kitchen at home!

The Ingredients

In order to make the Great Coffee Shake, you will need some vanilla ice cream, ice cubes, and either espresso or regular coffee. As an added bonus, you may also want to include your favorite flavor of syrup topping such as chocolate or caramel, and some whipped cream for a final topping.

The Appliances

The kitchen appliances and equipment that you will need are a coffee maker or an espresso machine, a blender, and some cups and eating utensils for the final product.

The Directions

This recipe makes two servings so if you need to make a bigger batch, just multiply the amounts of ingredients according to how many extra servings you will need to make.

First, make your coffee or espresso. Prepare your coffee as strong or light as you want depending on your personal choice. Let your coffee cool a bit as you will not want to melt the ice cream with it.

Next, get your blender and drop two heaping scoops of vanilla ice cream into it. Drop in a shot of espresso or a quarter cup of regular coffee along with a small handful of ice cubes. Blend these ingredients together on high until you see that all the contents are mixed together forming a thick and icy shake.

Now, take the cups that you will be serving the Great Coffee Shakes in. Decorate the inside of the cups with your preferred syrup, adding as much or as little as you desire.

When you are done applying the syrup to the inside of the cups, transfer the blended ingredients from the blender to your cups. Finish it off with whipped cream on the top, and you can even add more syrup on top of the whip cream if you wish.

And there you have it! A Great Coffee Shake!

About The Author

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Want to Serve Coffee and Cappuccino without Training Anyone?

May 18th, 2008

By Art Gib

While coffee and espresso is a trend that doesn”t seem to die down — especially since Starbucks is still so popular, even though you can find them virtually across the street from each other — barista training is hard. In order to get a staff ready to serve high quality espresso drinks, you have to spend hours on espresso, then on milk, and then on building drinks. If you want to serve espresso, but you don”t want to train anyone, you need help. And that help comes in the form of a coffee/cappuccino dispenser.

Isn”t This Cheating?

Here’’s the truth about the average coffee drinker — they don”t know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, even if their life depended on it, they couldn”t tell you. And while you might want to serve the most quality drinks you can, people probably won”t like what you serve. They want sweet drinks that sort of taste like coffee, but not really. And a coffee/cappuccino dispenser does just that. In fact, your customer can serve themselves from this dispenser, saving you time and money in the process.

How’’s It Work?

When you buy this dispenser, all you need to have in place is a water source on the counter where it will sit. This water source is going to hook up to the back of the dispenser and mix together with the prepackaged coffee drink mixes you can order. You can choose from popular flavors like mocha and vanilla, or you can do something festive for the holidays like pumpkin spice or cinnamon. All you need to do then is let the machine do its job and then make sure it’’s always full so the customer can get what they want when they want it.

Where Can I Use It?

You might want to set up a coffee/cappuccino dispenser where you set up other self serve drinks as this makes the most sense. You can also place this dispenser right behind the counter to serve the customer when they pay for their meal at a buffet sort of arrangement. You can have these machines at your server station as well to help expedite the drink orders.

With a coffee/cappuccino dispenser, you”ll just have to teach your crew how to set the machine up and then how to push a button until the cup is full, then to release it. Baristas aren”t necessary. Heck, most people don”t even know what that means. They just want their coffee.

About The Author

Able Kitchen (http://www.ablekitchen.com) sells coffee/cappuccino dispensers and other restaurant equipment online. They stock products that have reputable names in the culinary industry with several thousands of restaurant supplies to choose from. The author, Art Gib, is a freelance writer.

Help the Economy, Drink Starbucks Coffee

April 24th, 2008

It looks like the economy is indeed getting worse everywhere; even Starbucks is getting hit. It has recently issued a press release announcing that it is lowering its projected earnings for 2008. The New York Times reports:

Citing a decline of about 5 percent in sales last quarter, Starbucks projected weaker-than-expected earnings and cut its full-year forecast on Wednesday, sending the company’s stock down nearly 11 percent in after-hours trading.

SBUX is currently hovering just above it’s 52-week low of $16.77 per share. I guess we need to drink more Starbucks coffee to help the economy.

Finding the Perfect Cup of Coffee

April 19th, 2008

By John Hilaire

Beans are classified into two botanical types Arabica and Robusta. The coffee used in commercial production, which you usually see in instant coffees are Robusta. Arabica, on the other hand, is the older type of coffee that could give you premium-tasting cups.

Roasting

Although the growing factors of each coffee bean provides their distinctive taste, the process in which the beans are roasted will have a greater affect on the overall flavor. Generally, when the beans are roasted lightly, it will taste milder and when roasted darker, gives a richer, stronger and more flavorful taste.

Depending on the type of beans used, some coffees are best when lightly roasted while others taste better when darkly roasted. Professional roasters can identify coffee bean traits and use these them to produce different kinds of coffee flavors. During the roasting process, some manufacturers add chocolate, cinnamon, nuts and other blends to enhance the coffee’’s flavor. For this reason, you should look for natural coffee products to avoid chemical coloring or flavoring.

Many people prefer to roast their beans at home to produce the freshest coffee possible. This can be done on your oven, stove or roasting machines. To take advantage of the freshly roasted beans, you should let them sit for at least 24 hours before brewing. Although home roasting usually results in inconsistent tastes, you have the choice of customizing it based on your taste buds.

Understanding Coffee Blends

Blends will affect the overall taste of the coffee because they enhance certain tastes and balance the traits of different beans. The most common coffee blend is mocha-java, which combines the smooth and rich Indonesian Java and the Yemen Mocha to provide a sharp and distinctive taste. The great thing about blends is that your can mix the beans to suit your taste. Most companies who sell beans allow you to mix and match different blends, which they usually record for your next purchase.

Some people have health problems that require they reduce their caffeine intake. If this is your case, you can still drink coffee by choosing decaffeinated types. Most decaf products taste lighter than the original blends; however, if you purchase decaf coffee from an experienced roaster, you will get the same taste as the real thing.

Unfortunately, people with heart disease as well as pregnant women should not be drinking very strong coffee. Consult with your doctor for recommendations on the appropriate types of coffee for your health condition.

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Why Are You Still Drinking That Boring Old Coffee?

April 15th, 2008

By Nazima Golamaully

Are you one of those die-hard traditionalists that thinks that Starbucks is an affront to everything that is good and righteous in this world? Or do you just think that all those fancy options you have for your coffee today are perversions on what is a very fine drink all by itself?

If this sounds like you, don”t be embarrassed. You”re not alone. There are plenty of people that think that no one should have ever “messed with” their perfect morning beverage and many who think that all those fancy flavors of coffee are just a scam meant to take advantage of those who want to appear trendy. But if you can set that aside for just a moment, consider that sometimes something becomes popular for a reason - after all, if the only flavor of ice cream made was vanilla you”d get a little bored pretty soon, wouldn”t you? You appreciate a wide variety of ice cream flavors, and in the same way, if you just give them a try you might appreciate some varieties of coffee flavors.

Maybe part of the problem you have with some of the flavored coffee beverages you”ve tried is that you”ve only experimented with some of the cheaper versions available at the supermarket or some fast food restaurant. To really appreciate the variety of coffee flavors available, you should instead try some high-quality options.

Some reasons for why high-quality varieties make such a difference are not always in the coffee bean itself. Most growers and harvesters get the same exact beans from the same types of crops. Instead, those who develop more high-quality flavors put more time and effort into the proper preparation of their beverage. Roasting technique is very important to the flavor; this is true not just of coffee but of foods like peanut butter. If you”ve ever noticed a difference in taste between two brands of peanut butter, keep in mind that peanuts are peanuts. The difference is probably in how one manufacturer roasted those peanuts, and then in the additional ingredients added after that. Like any type of cooking or baking, preparing flavored coffee is as much art as it is science. The proportion of water used, the time it takes to brew, the machines used to brew it, and the additional ingredients that give it its flavor will also greatly affect how flavored coffee will taste in the end.

If you haven”t yet tried a popular option when it comes to flavored coffee, maybe it’’s time to set this aside and invest the few dollars needed to try some high-quality products. Who knows, you may actually change sides and be one of those that can”t live without your mocha frappacino rather than one of those thinking they”re just plain silly!

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Organic Coffee Promotes Better Health

April 10th, 2008

By Rohit Chopra

Throughout the world, coffee is the second most popularly traded item on the globe. Behind oil, it is the most sought after commodity on the open market, but as more people focus on health, organic coffee is quickly gaining for market share.

From the time, in about 800 AD a goat herder in Ethiopia watched his goats literally dance after eating red berries from a coffee bush until Brazil took the honor of having the largest coffee crop in about 1800, coffee was a blend held only for royalty and the elite. No one then cared how the bean was grown, or processed, nor was organic coffee thought to be important.

Today there are rules and regulations regarding all food items that purport to be grown with out chemicals of any kind, and this includes organic coffee. This becomes especially important where the crop is grown in mountainous regions where fertilizers and insecticides would become part of the lower watershed and water supply after rains.

Numerous companies today offer organic coffee, each seeking certification of its designation by following the rules spelled out in The Organic Food Production Act of 1990. This Act specifies procedures for growing organic coffee as well as continued testing of the companies plans to maintain certification.

Growing Fields Must Be Certified Organic

Not only must the growing and handling process be certified as organic, the fields in which a crop of organic coffee is planted must not have had any non-organic ingredients in it or on it for at least three years prior to the harvest. This would ensure that non-organic materials are not part of the growth.

Due to the requirements of the Act, as well as the long certification process, organic coffee is more costly than non-organic, but health conscious coffee drinkers insist the price is worth it as they are not consuming harmful artificial chemicals. Natural fertilizers, such as the outer bean shell and mulching from other trees provide a think top soil of nutrients for the bean plants.

Many coffee trees are grown in the shade to prevent the top soil from being bleached by the sun, keeping the nutrients in the soil to provide an organic coffee bean, which retains its flavor. The roasting process for most organic coffee growers and handlers is done without any artificial ingredients added, as well.

Most organic coffee purveyors insist growing coffee without artificial chemicals instills the natural flavor of the bean and provides a healthier drink to consumers.

About The Author

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Have An Espresso Coffee-Feel The Joy Of Getting Mugged

April 5th, 2008

By Rohit Chopra

Espresso coffee is a coffee that is brewed by a high-pressure technique in which hot water under pressure is made to pass through grounded coffee. Espresso is an Italian word that means pressed-out. The first espresso coffee machine rolled out in Italy around the early 1900 and since then it has seen a whole lot of changes.

Today, espresso coffee machines are so sophisticated that they can prepare coffee using different hot water pressures, extracting different coffee tastes from the grounds in accordance with an individuals choice. The person who operates an espresso coffee machine is deemed to be a coffee expert and is referred to as a barista.

Espresso coffee machines are equipped with levers, which are pulled by baristas when they want to produce a cup of coffee. This act of pulling the lever is termed as pulling a shot.

The most important extract in espresso coffee is the crema. Crema is the reddish foam that you can see floating on top of the espresso coffee. It is a combination of natural ingredients like oils, proteins and sugar, present in the coffee grounds. The crema along with the caffeine in the natural coffee produces a thick syrupy liquid that is rich, full of heavenly aroma, and great to taste.

Normally, it takes a barista about half a minute to pull a shot of espresso coffee. A freshly brewed espresso coffee must not be stored, as it will lose its original taste and flavor.

Essentials Of A Great Espresso

You probably have downed many espresso coffees in your lifetime and may feel that you are numero uno in telling a great espresso coffee from a routine one.

Maybe you are right, but here are the essentials that a coffee drinker should know: (i) The roasted beans used should not be more than 2-4 days old. (ii) The beans should not be roasted dark; else they will lose their natural ingredients. (iii) The beans should be evenly ground in a good quality grinder. (iv) The beans should be freshly ground, preferably 30 seconds before producing a shot. (v) The water that a barista uses in an espresso machine has to be filtered. (vi) The espresso cup must be preheated not from the shot poured into it, nor from the espresso machine.

The cup should have thick walls and a narrow mouth so that it preserves taste and aroma of the espresso coffee.

Maybe you should check with your barista if he is aware of these factors. In the end, just as there is a slip between the cup and the lip, there is nothing like a perfect espresso. So long as you get a good-quality espresso coffee, you should be happy.

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Coffee Filter:The Grounds Are Grounded!

April 3rd, 2008

By Rohit Chopra

A coffee filter is nothing but a glorified strainer. it is usually made out of paper or steel (mostly steel) and is used in coffee brewing devices to filter out the soaked grounds. Ever heard of Madras Filter Coffee? That is a very famous coffee made in Tamil Nadu (earlier known as Madras), India, and it derives its name because of the place and because a coffee filter is used to make the brew.

History Of The Coffee Filter

The coffee filter has an interesting and amusing history: In the 1700s someone who was fed up with the sight of grounded beans in his coffee filled his sock-”Ewwwww!” with coffee grounds and poured hot water into the sock, and drank up the liquid that filtered out. Thus, the idea for the coffee filter was born!

In the year 1908, paper coffee filters that are available nowadays came into being. A German “Melitta Bentz” found the taste of coffee too bitter and the sight of soaked coffee grounds all over inside her coffee cup too messy. She desperately wanted to filter out the grounds from the decoction. So she used her sons porous blotter paper to filter out the grounds from the liquid. And, thus, the paper coffee filter was born.

Metal Coffee Filters

Metal coffee filters, that are in use nowadays, were first created around the early 1800s. Even at that time they were smash hits and sold like hot cakes. The principle was very simple: Fix a filter in a kettle-like pot, place the coffee grounds on the filter and then spread hot water over the grounds, and serve. Nowadays, these filters are available with an electrical heating mechanism, and many homes use them. A variant of these coffee filters is the drip coffee maker, which keeps the concoction heated and ready to drink for a long time. These drip coffee machines are used widely in USA and Europe.

Types Of Coffee Filters

A coffee filter can be made with different materials. Here are some examples: (i) Paper filters work on the Japanese concept of use once and throw, but they can be messy and cumbersome to use. (ii) Gold filters “yes, you read that right” last for a long time and maybe if you are the Sultan of Brunei you should buy one. (iii) Cloth filters are available too and they are considered environment-friendly, but they too are a bit messy. (iv) The normal strainer kind of filters are used mostly in making filter coffee. They last long and have gained wide acceptance.

To conclude, the question to be asked is whether you would prefer coffee made by the filter method or some other method. The answer lies in your taste buds: Drink coffee made using all the devices and go with what you prefer.

About The Author

Rohit Chopra has written several useful articles on topics like Coffee, Coffee Bean, Coffee House, Coffee Maker, etc. Get more useful information on Coffee at http://www.wine-gift-basket-kit.com