Coffeeine Blog

It is no secret that an industry catering to beverages is a huge money making enterprise. This, of course, includes coffee. However, no matter what the beverages are, such as teas, bottled water and sodas, there is one main ingredient that gets most of the marketing attention and that is caffeine. You may have noticed that in the no-caffeine marketplace, there are several different terms that may be used, including decaffeinated, caffeine free and even naturally decaffeinated.

Normally, a beverage is considered caffeine free only if it never contained caffeine from the start. Of course, this would rule out the tea leaves and coffee beans since they both have caffeine content in their unprocessed, natural form.

Obviously, if you really cannot do without your daily cups of coffee or tea, yet you do not want any caffeine in either, then you need to check out how much caffeine occurs naturally in the various coffees and teas. Some have too much caffeine and others have less. You should also check out how the caffeine is physically removed from your favorite brand or blend.

Even in this day of modern technology there is no way that any method can completely remove all caffeine content from a product. In the United States there is no “law” about removing caffeine but the standard indicates a beverage can be sold as decaffeinated if 97% of it is removed. In Europe, they have a higher standard that indicates it can be termed decaffeinated if 99% of the caffeine is removed. There are certain things that affect the content of caffeine that are actually out of the manufacturers control and that includes the steeping times and methods of brewing, which both drastically impact the amount of caffeine that you end up drinking.

The results are very interesting if you do an internet search on how coffee is actually decaffeinated. You may find results to be confusing, conflicting and possibly even misleading. Manufacturers do not want to lose out on any of the consumers’ money that is spent on beverages. This can lead to manufactures telling the public whatever they think they want to hear about their product being caffeine free. Try doing a little of your own research on the methods that are used to extract the caffeine content from common beverages and you are very likely to be a lot choosier with your next purchase.

Bunn continues to be a coffee brewing giant and leader. Bunn can be found all over in offices, homes, hotels, coffee shops, and even on cruise ships. Bunn is a leading manufacturer of coffee makers in the world, providing services to over ninety countries around the globe.

Bunn offers lots of design made for home, undustrial and commercial use. Their exceptional quality and sturdy design makes them a favorite for both small and large businesses and makes them one of the best coffee makers for home.

Bunn first began in the 50’s with the Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. Bunn was the first company to introduce paper coffee filters and the new design for automatic drip.

The old fashioned percolator was quickly replaced by the automatic drip models. Bunn is known for the best coffee brewing, and beverage equipment as well as superior customer service.

Today, Bunn creates great regular coffee makers as well as espresso machines and juicers. A Bunn coffee maker maintains a water reservoir that keeps water at an optimum brewing temperature of around 200 degrees for industrial brewers, and the home version will only heat water until it reaches the coffee basket, since that is safer.

Bunn Cofee Makers Benefits

1. It brews in about three minutes while other makers can take twice as long.

2. Unlike other brewers, Bunn sprays the water evenly over grinds creating a smoother and more even taste.

Even if you don’t know anything about different coffee makers, a coffee drinker will be able to taste the difference between coffee brewed in a cheap coffee maker and a cup made with Bunn coffee makers.

3. The home version of a Bunn offers a simple black or white design in a moderately sized coffee maker that will hold about ten cups of coffee. It brews a full pot of coffee in about three minutes and has a convenient sliding lid for the water reservoir.

4. Bunn makes the best coffee with a stainless tell reservoir and the perfect internal temperature.

5. A safety sensor will turn the heat off in the reservoir and at the same time keeps the warming plate warm without scalding the coffee or the caraffe.

6. They come in a lots of models, including, industrial size, home, espresso and large cup brewers.

7. They have a nice price tag that is affordable as well as a good variety of styles and models.

Bunn continues to be a market leader in coffee makers, with a variety of products to meet lots of needs.

1. Love pie? “Me too!” says Ramses the III!

Pies are old school…and have been enjoyed for more than a thousand years. It’s thought that the origins of the pie are based in Egypt and were originally filled with honey, nuts and fruit – pretty well in keeping with the pecan, coconut, apple, chocolate and cherry pies that we have come to love today. Travelers from Greece, brought the recipe home to Europe and from there it spread to Rome, then on to Britain, then to North America and somehow found it’s way onto my plate!

1. One for You A Billion for Me!

On average, every adult American will eat 6 slices of pie this year. The current population is estimated to be 306 million, 73% of which are adults. That’s 223,380,000 people who are all going to eat 6 pieces of pie… that’s 1 Billion, 340 Million, 280 Thousand pieces of pie…the USA loves pie! Pie has penetrated American culture so deeply, that the term “As American as Apple Pie” is common place. As reported in a recent study by Crisco, Americas favorite pies are as follows. Starting with the most popular, Apple, pumpkin, pecan, banana cream and cherry. 18% of men say their wife cooks the best pie while only 2% of women are willing to admit their husband’s pie is superior!

1. The Upper Crust

Pie is one of the few foods that can lay claim to its own official organization! You don’t hear much about the vegemite committee of America, but sure enough The American Pie Council is alive and well. “Designed to raise awareness, enjoyment and consumption of pies”, the APC organizes several annual events including the National Pie Championships and National Pie Day (which by the way is January 23^rd – mark your calendars!) Membership has 3 levels – Amateur, Professional and Commercial and entitles you to a tart shell full of benefits not least of which is the official newsletter – Pie Times (of course it is…)

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There are an abundance of choices in the coffee aisle just like most grocery store items. Most of us get stuck while trying to choose which coffee brand to buy. Nowadays coffee is getting somewhat expensive and there are some truly delicious coffees available. You may not want to experiment with other brands you are not familiar with only to be disappointed after trying it. Here are some easy steps you can take that lets hedge your bet, with very good odds of finding new coffee brands you like.

There are two basic types of coffee beans, Arabica and Robusta. Arabica is the superior bean, with better body and flavor and no bitterness. The Robusta bean is usually mixed with Arabica in the lower priced coffee brands, so that the coffee company can pass the savings to you, for an economical cup of coffee. Each coffee company has its own proprietary mix which seeks to optimize the combination.

So, first on your survey is checking the labels of the different coffee brands, searching for the ‘100% Arabica’ notation. If it isn’t marked one way or the other, Robusta beans have been used. Although Arabica is more expensive, you’ll certainly notice the difference in the taste. Interestingly, the 100% Arabica coffee may require less coffee to produce the strength you like.

Coffee that boasts 100% Arabica may still cost a bit more, but hey, you’ve got to live a little every now and then. If you find a gourmet bulk bean labeled Arabica, watch for the sales – they all go on sale regularly – and buy a small amount to test. Some grocers stock inexpensive sample size bags of these coffees to induce you to give one a try.

Some of the gourmet coffee brands now feature organically grown 100% Arabica beans. Quite pricey, too, but Mr. Grocer holds his sales regularly, at very good prices.

As for canned coffee brands, they are, for the most part, mixes. Read the label carefully, because there are a few that consist of all Arabica beans.

Coffee houses are another great place to sample. They usually have a special of the day. Coffee sellers are knowledgeable about their coffees and are happy to clue you in on the different blends. For the price of a cup, you can taste for yourself. If you like it, you can buy a quantity. That particular coffee brand is likely to have a number of blends, so try others in their line.

Use these tips to widen your horizons on the coffee front. You’re sure to find a few new coffee brands to freshen your tastebuds.

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It never ceases to amaze me how much folks all around the globe love coffee. In fact, java has got to be the most popular beverage worldwide. Naturally not just any old coffee will do for most java lovers.

The coffee beans used play a major role in the route to a great latte, espresso shot or cappuccino. This is something everyone should truly consider before investing their hard-earned dollars in just any old cup of caffeinated liquid.

It makes no difference if you are getting coffee beans or grounds for home use or buying a latte at the local coffee house. It’s important to bear in mind that there are so many choices. You’ll always have plenty of Joe to pick and choose from in a world that virtually runs on espresso and coffee beans.

It’s high time you took into account the cup of coffee you sip on a daily basis. Where does it come from or do you make it yourself? If you do produce your own java in-house, then you should think about buying only the freshest coffee beans.

Basically they won’t cost you much more than the commercial stuff you’ll find in the local grocery stores. A lot of select coffee shops and high-end grocers have fine coffee beans. You can even buy them by the pound and take pleasure in them at your convenience.

If you do choose to purchase “fresh” coffee beans, look on the bag to see a packaging date. This way you’ll be able to calculate how much longer the beans will be fresh. A general rule of thumb for coffee beans is approximately two weeks.

The difference between fresh java and the stuff you’ll find in air-tight cans at the local grocery store is massive. The truth is that once you try fresh beans that are freshly ground, you’ll likely never go back to old coffee. One way to improve your chances of getting fresh coffee beans is by checking for vacuum sealed bags in coffee shops and chains.

The life span of coffee beans is increased to about three months or even more when it is vacuum sealed. That’s why you should be sure it is vacuum packed for freshness if you’re buying a Starbuck’s blend from your local Starbuck’s. The aroma will tell you instantly of its freshness once you open it.

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There are many different suggested ways to store coffee beans in order to make the most of your bean to cup espresso machine and maintain coffee bean freshness. One method which we often hear is that of putting the Coffee Beans in the freezer So does storing coffee in your freezer actually work What are the advantages and are there any disadvantages

Freezing has been used for centuries as a way to extend the life of many foods. Most food types can be frozen Bread, meat, fruits, vegetables and even butter can be successfully stored in your freezer. Coffee, however, isn’t as likely a candidate for storage in the freezer.

Coffee Beans have four main enemies against freshness: air, heat, light and moisture.

At first, freezing doesn’t seem to contain many of the offending enemies. However, appearances can be deceiving.

Coffee beans have been roasted in order to enhance flavor. The beans are also porous.and unfortunately a freezer can contain many other foods which have odours. The porous beans take on the flavour of the other foods in the freezer Coffee tasting of frozen prawns, meat and sausages yuk!!

Coffee Beans can also absorb moisture. Moisture attacks the Beans and causes the taste and flavour to be lost The more often you take coffee out of the freezer and put it back in, the more moisture absorption takes place into the bean. The only time you should even consider freezing coffee is if you have too much for normal use, in this situation freeze it only the one time. The more you take it in and out of the freezer, the more damage you do.

Once frozen these oils in the beans begin to break down. The oils contribute to the flavour of the coffee. Breaking down the oils means taking away flavour, and let’s face it, a large part of a good cup of coffee is the flavour.

The freezer is not the place to store your coffee beans. Keep coffee stored in a cool, dry, airtight container away from light. So although Coffee can be frozen it is best only to freeze it the once. The resulting loss of flavour and quality from repetitive freezing makes it a method of storage to stay away from.

The best approach is to buy just enough beans to keep you supplied for one or two weeks. That way you will enjoy Coffee from your Expresso Coffee Maker or Coffee machine at its freshiest and best.

If you are a coffee lover like I am, you have probably tried almost every single type of coffee there is out there on the market. I grind my own coffee at home, but when I am away, I want to know that there is somewhere I can go to get a good cup.

Though I think that Starbucks coffee is somewhat overrated, and I hate the yuppie-like ordering techniques some use while there, I do like that it is decent and that I can find it almost anywhere I go.

When I book a hotel, I often feel like I have gotten a bonus when there is a Starbucks coffee right there in the lobby. Not all hotels have this, of course, but if you can find it, it’s a great thing to have.

I drink a lot of coffee, and you can only sit around in the hotel restaurant for so long before they tell you that it is time to give up your seat for someone else. This is when Starbucks coffee, as overrated as it is, comes in handy. I know I can walk in and buy a cup when I need one, even though I know I am being ripped off. Sometimes, you just have to bite the bullet.

When I walk in and buy Starbucks coffee, I ask for a large. This has thrown many Starbucks employees. Apparently, I should be calling it a ‘tall’ or something else equally annoying. I’m all for a little pretension here and there, but I find some of the people that buy Starbucks coffee to be a little too much.

What happened to small and large? Why can’t you just ask for a latte with skim milk instead of using some foreign language. Perhaps that is all part of some coffee house culture that I don’t understand. They seem to figure out what ‘large’ is, however, and I walk away happy.

You can get Starbucks coffee at your local grocery store now too. I found it in my store, and was happy to see you could buy it in whole bean form. I thought it was a little pricey, but it was great once I got it home, ground it, and ran it through my coffee maker.

Well, maybe I am just so easy to please when it comes to coffee. Probably! The most important thing is I know that if I am away from home, there is always Starbucks coffee to make me feel at home drinking my coffee.

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Personalized Wine Glasses can be a fun gift for many occasions. Consider giving Personalized Wine Glasses as a gift for weddings, graduations, anniversaries, or birthdays.They also make excellent gifts for bridal showers and engagement parties.

There are various different styles and colors of Personalized Wine Glasses that you can find. When you are choosing a gift for the recipients, just keep in mind their personal style.

You can find Personalized Wine Glasses in specialty gift shops but internet is the place that you can find many more options.If you are buying Personalized Wine Glasses for a wedding gift decide what you want to have engraved onto the glass ahead of time.

For graduations consider getting Personalized Wine Glasses in the school’s color. Many people don’t think about buying items, such as wine glasses until they actually need them. If you get a set of these for a graduate they are sure to appreciate them every time they open a new bottle of wine!

The traditional gift for the 15th anniversary is crystal. A set of personalized crystal wine glasses will make a fantastic gift for anyone who is celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary.

Having the couple’s anniversary date or wine glasses that engraved by a preferred love quote is something that you have to consider.Crystal wine glasses are stunning and the recipient will be quite impressed with their gift.

Birthdays are the perfect time to give Personalized Wine Glasses as a gift. Try to think of something special and unique to have engraved on their wine glass. The glass can be engraved by poem or unique quote if you want. Any wine enthusiast will be happy to have a personalized wine glass as a gift.

Keep in mind that Personalized Wine Glasses must be personal.You could also search the internet for ideas on what to have engraved on a wine glass. People really appreciate gifts that come from the heart, and an engraving on a wine glass is likely to tell your loved one just how much you care.

This single cup coffee maker by Keurig lends credibility to the statement, “Little is better!”This brewing machine is just as reliable as the bigger models and it brews the same great cup of coffee. It is just  smaller, more compact and designed for that little corner in your office desk or college dorm, a niche in the boat or a tiny shelf in an RV. Its small, tidy size allows it to slip easily into a backpack or suitcase and it doesn’t require much room on the kitchen counter. It brews a hot cup of coffee quickly and this certainly reduces the amount of stale stuff that is dumped down the drain.

When you get down to the bare essentials of coffee brewing, the smaller machine doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles. It is basically a water reservoir and a brewing mechanism that turns out the coffee. The Keurig B30 Mini has the exact brewing mechanism as the Cadillac of the Keurig models, the Breville. The coffee tastes as good as the those coffees brewed in the larger models; no difference at all.

Product Features Of The Keurig Mini
•    Brews coffee within 60 seconds of heating
•    Brews an 8 ounce cup
•    Has 8 ounce water reservoir
•    Refill water for each cup
•    Has Auto-Off feature
•    Brews K-Cups of coffee, tea, or cocoa
•    Available in 3 colors: red, white, black
•    Has travel tote bag
•    Price $79.95

The Mini Brews uses K-Cups, the vacuum packed coffee in small cups, designed for the Keurig brewing machine. You never have to worry about freshness as the K-Cups are vacuum packed and tightly sealed. You can select coffee from a variety of top notch roasters like Timothy’s, Green Mountain Coffee, Newman’s Own Organic Coffee, Emeril’s, Caribou Coffee, and the list goes on. Green Teas, Black Teas, Herbal Teas are also available in K-Cups; it carries well-known brands such as Bigelow, Celestial Seasonings and Twinings. You will be surprised at the varieties of coffee and tea that are available for use in your Mini machine. Another plus, it can be used to make hot cocoa! With K-Cups, you don’t have to worry about cleaning up the pod and throwing away the grounds and the filter after each brew.

Economically priced at $79.95, the Keurig Mini Personal Brewer, the Keurig B30, is available in a variety of department and specialty stores. You can order it online right at the comforts of your own home, just go to www.greatcoffee.com. With an order, there’s a free introductory package of K Cups and no charge for shipping. Don’t miss out on this great offer or the chance to enjoy the ease and convenience of a one cup brewer.

You’ll be surprised that coffee made from single serve coffee makers are just as good! There is more of the coffee to enjoy – the right blend and rich flavor! You can find plenty of  really robust coffee to get you going in the morning with one of the Extra Bold Roasts. Now available in K-Cups, these coffees are delicious and pack a load of dynamite. Just pop a K-Cup in your Keurig brewer, push a button, and, in less than a minute, you’ll have a fresh steaming mug of coffee, brimming with vigor.

The Extra Bold K-Cups contain 30% more coffee to deliver a richer, more intense cup. These blends are perfect for coffee fans who love dark roasts, full of flavor. You won’t have any trouble finding these K-Cups in many department and specialty stores, as well as several on-line sources. They can be ordered from Keurig, Green Mountain Roasters, Timothy’s and individual coffee companies who package their blends in K-Cups. Here are some of the Extra Bold Blends that are now available in K-Cups. There’s plenty to keep your cupboard well stocked!

Extra Bold Roasts In K-Cups
Green Mountain Sumatran Reserve Extra Bold Certified Fair Trade Organic
This deliciously dark blend comes from beans raised in the highlands of Indonesia, grown on small plots of clay soil.. When beans are removed from the coffee cherries over a long period of time and set to dry on a slow process, it develops a rich full-body coffee flavor. This is how Sumatran coffee is processed.

Newman’s Own Special Blend Extra Bold
These beans are raised by farmers who are members of cooperatives and the Fair Trade certification guarantees them a more equitable portion of the sale price. Each cup is a perfect mix of Central American and Indonesian Arabica beans.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Kenya AA
Kenya AA stands for the largest beans raised on the slopes of Mt. Kenya and they are one of the high-grade quality producers in the world. The generous amount of special oils makes each cup more rich in flavor.   

Green Mountain Extra Bold Espresso Blend – Certified Fair Trade Organic
This dark, flavorful coffee has a distinct, sharp aroma from the Arabica beans of Indonesia and Central America. Whether it’s prepared in a 6 or 8 ounce cup or brewed as a drip coffee, its flavor is certain to rouse the taste buds. Being a Certified Fair Trade Coffee, the farmers receive an equitable portion of the sale from the coffee cooperative. This assists in improving the condition of their lives and likewise, contributes to sustainable methods of coffee farming.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Dark Magic
This excellent complex blend has a full but mellow espresso flavor and is wonderful with cream, which seems to bring out its chocolate undertones. The espresso-like aroma and rich flavor qualities makes a delicious cup of coffee. This is also available in a Decaf K-Cup.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Kona Blend
Kona coffee beans that are cultivated in Hawaii are blended with other high altitude beans to make a flavorful brew teeming with delicate aroma. This premium island coffee, brimming with balance and flavor, is sure to become a favorite.  

And there’s even a Decaf Extra Bold Blend for those who want the full coffee flavor without the full jolt of caffeine. These Extra Bold Roasts in Keurig coffee K Cups can start your day the right way!