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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Coffee Weight Loss Traps To Avoid

If you are on an amazing weight loss regimen with the plan to lose pounds and inches to look stunning in your bikini, then you better be sipping on a cup of Joe! Coffee has been proven to improve metabolism and suppress appetite, but you need to know what coffee traps to avoid so that you will not pack on even more pounds by accident.

  • Don't drink fancy coffee house drinks that are loaded with fat, sugar, and extra calories. We are talking about frappuccinos here, people!
  • It is best to drink your coffee black, without cream or sugar. This will keep you from having any added calories, and it will also give you the best in natural coffee taste and flavor!
  • Don't eat unhealthy snacks with your coffee, like muffins and cookies. That's a definite no-no!
  • Don't drink a half a pot of coffee at once! To keep your metabolism high, it is best to drink several cups of coffee throughout the day.

Now you are on the way to amazing weight loss benefits, all from one little cup of Joe...

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

How Do You Brew Stovetop Espresso?

If you are confused about the best way to use your stovetop espresso pot, then read on for some great information!

First of all, this was first called the Moka Pot by the manufacturers, the Bialetti Company, enabling it to then became a popular household name. One thing to keep in mind is that it is still so important to finely grind your espresso beans to place into the center filter compartment. However, you do not need to pack them as tightly as you would with a regular espresso machine because this could cause leaking or a minor explosion during the brew process.

From that point, fill the bottom chamber of your stove top espresso pot with water, and then secure the filter on top of that. Top with the upper chamber, and make sure the entire pot is sealed well. Allow it to brew slowly at a low heat for the best flavor and extraction. One great idea is to pour a little of the espresso out into a cup as it brews to mix with a teaspoonful of sugar so it dissolves fully. By the time the rest of your espresso brews, you can pour it into your cup with the sugar mixture for a delicious and convenient taste! Don't you feel better?

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Monday, August 3, 2009

What To Avoid When Making Turkish Coffee

Making Turkish coffee may seem like a daunting task at first, but it happens to be incredibly easy when you know the right precautions to take.

Here are a few things to avoid when making your Turkish coffee:

  • First, focus on grinding your beans to a fine powdery form, even finer than you would for an espresso.
  • Next, do not bring your water to a boil because it could burn the coffee grounds and make them taste bitter.
  • Do not use a Turkish coffee pot that is too big. It should hold three small espresso cups of coffee total so that it has the capability to brew and produce a crema on top of your coffee.
  • Keep in mind that you need to use 1 teaspoon of coffee grounds to every small espresso cup of water, with a maximum of 2 teaspoons to the small espresso cup of water for a stronger coffee.
  • Add your sugar before you bring the coffee to a boil so that it can naturally dissolve and sweeten during the brew process.

See how easy this is? Turkish coffee is a fantastic way to enjoy a new spin on your favorite brew, and now you have the skills to execute it perfectly!

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