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Monday, August 31, 2009

Rice Coffee: Java Alternative?

If you have not yet heard of rice coffee, then you may be interested to know that it is a coffee alternative that does not involve coffee beans at all. This is a drink that specifically became popular in the Philippines when it was passed on by the Americans fighting there in World War II.

This is ideal for countries who may not be able to afford to import the more expensive coffee beans, and who also have rice readily available to them. The rice is roasted over an open flame, and it is then pounded down with a mortar and pestle to create something that is similar to coffee grounds. On a larger scale, machines can be used to crush the roasted rice, and it is often packaged in tea bags. This is a very lucrative business opportunity, especially since rice is so inexpensive and easy to grow.

Of course, your rice coffee will not have caffeine or any of the flavors of Java, but keep in mind that it is something that is enjoyed all over the world as a low-cost coffee treat. The only way to truly decide for yourself is to brew a cup of rice coffee and see what it has to offer!

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1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I tried it. I have to quote Bill Oreilly "fucking thing sucks". It tastes terrible, seriously there is a reason most people have never heard of it (because it sucks).

February 10, 2010 3:20 PM  

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