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Monday, July 13, 2009

Tips On a Better Cup of Joe


There is always greater discovery available in brewing a premium cup of Joe, so have you exhausted all of the options yet? How 'bout this:

  • Try roasting your own beans for the best control over your flavor. You can use a hot air popcorn popper, or you can try out the NESCO Pro Coffee Bean Roaster at low cost. You can't beat freshness!
  • Next, move on beyond your daily cappuccino, and try out some different coffee drink ideas. How about an Espresso con Panna? An Espresso Macchiato? A CafĂ© Breve?
  • Are you using a French Press yet? This is a fantastic alternative to a drip coffee brewer that keeps the essential oils in the brew for a better taste.
  • After you have brewed, make sure to be eco-friendly and reuse your coffee grounds for scrubbing stubborn stains on dishes, fertilizing the yard, and even exfoliating your face!
  • It's the summertime, so make sure to try out the cold brewing coffee option, which is so much better than watering down your hot coffee with ice cubes to try to cool it down.
  • Lastly, that's right, you guessed it - latte art! All this takes is a flip of the wrist, as well as a little bit of practice, and then you will be creating a beautiful rose atop your latte in no time!

I would love to hear some of your ideas to better your daily coffee, so feel free to share!

For the best French Press to enjoy your coffee with, you can find the Bodum Chambord on my site today!


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Monday, July 6, 2009

Advanced Latte Art: The Latte Art Printer


If you have spent the past several weeks perfecting your best freehand barista style latte art, then it may be time to move over because there is a new machine making way which will actually print a latte art design across the top of your latte. How does this work? Well, it was designed to use the precision of a robotic arm to craft and print a logo or design across the top of your lattes with caramel food coloring that is totally edible and safe. The designs are incredibly intricate, so you can actually have your own picture, brand name, or company logo look as clear as day. This is going to totally up the ante for big coffeehouse chains that will enable them to create an even more superior brand identity by marketing that right on top of the foam of the lattes that they produce. Or maybe you want to get one for your own home or personal use? You can have your own customized picture on top of every cup of Joe that you drink. Smashing. This fun creation is manufactured by OnLatte, Inc.

The best way to enjoy your coffee, try Bunn Coffee Makers for sale on my website today!


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