Coffee & Health - Pregnancy,...
Caffeine is an alkaloid. There are numerous compounds calledalkaloids, among them we have the methylxanthines, with three distinguished compounds:caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine, found in cola nuts, coffee, tea, cacao beans,mate and other plants. These compounds have different biochemical effects, and are presentin different ratios in the different plant sources. These compounds are very similar anddiffer only by the presence of methyl groups in two positions of the chemical...
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Many coffee companies use computer profiling to roast their coffees. But we believe no computer can roast beans like a skilled roaster can.
CoffeeKid - Espresso Nirvana: Can it...
But by the 1880s, the Germans, French and Italians are experimenting with using steam pressure to force water to higher than 1 atmosphere (normal air pressure) to get more essence out of finer grind coffee. By 1905, the first commercial success - the Pavoni/Bezerra Ideale Espresso machine. This machine extracted a heavy coffee essence using about 1.5 atmospheres of pressure. Was this the peak?
Selecting a Coffee Brewing Method
Espresso: There are two different types of espresso makers: the stove top model and the household electric counter top model. The later resembles the large espresso makers seen in all the European bars and American coffee houses. They force hot water through grounds directly into your waiting demitasse cup.
CRS Fair Trade
Our mission: Provide customers with the best quality products at fair prices, bring farmers and consumers closer by educating consumers about coffee and tea and by educating farmers about consumers' needs, and pay farmers a fair price so they can provide for their families and communities and live with dignity.
Coffee & Fair Trade
But there is an alternative. Using internationally recognized fair trade standards, Equal Exchange seeks to balance the inequities found in the conventional coffee trade. Coffee is a leading source of income for the Developing World. Through fair trade, it can be a delicious and powerful tool to bring about positive change for small farmers and their families.
Coffee Association of Canada
"This is not just about charity," Ward Fowler, a partner with Milwaukee-based Alterra Coffee Roasters, said during the meeting between coffee roasters and growers from across Latin America in Oaxaca City, near Mexico's Pacific coast. "Fair Trade is an incredible marketing tool."
We've Seen the Future and...
Capresso’s most adventurous machine to date may be the C2000, an automatic coffee and espresso center which effectively brings a fine European cafe to your home. Swiss-made, as are the other Capresso models, the C2000 offers a completely automated process for making everything from a short shot of espresso to two 16-ounce cups of joe. Also equipped with a burr grinder, this machine will grind,...
It's All About Coffee
But these days we're not settling for just any old cup of joe. The increase in the quality and variety of coffee has spawned a concomitant increase in the number of coffeemakers, primarily in the drip and French press styles. From water purification systems to timers that tell you how long it has been since the coffee was brewed, machines today have every conceivable feature, except one that shakes you out of bed in the morning.
How to make great coffee
Whole beans will begin to lose freshness 21 days after roasting. As with ground coffee, freshness of whole bean coffee can be substantially extended if vacuum packed, to avoid exposure to oxygen.
CAPRESSO
The frothXpress PLUS system helps you to prepare perfect cappuccinos and lattes cup after cup. It automatically siphons milk from the cold milk container, combines it with hot steam and delivers hot, frothed milk into your Cappuccino cups. Turn the dial of the frothXpress plus to the latte setting and the frothXpress plus will deliver hot steamed milk with very little or no froth for that...
BonJour Products - French Press...
Innovations in this category include the Brew & Touch Coffee and Tea Maker. Perfect for making espresso-style drinks and iced drinks. BonJour is your premier source for high-quality, innovative products for the kitchen, including the BonJour French Press coffee brewers! Follow this quick link to view the full BonJour coffee brewer product line.
Fresh Cup Magazine
You remember the anecdote regarding my “chocolate-caramel-cappuccino” friend and the Kenyan coffee he murdered with his sweet tooth? Kenya, pulled as a single-origin espresso, reminds me of eating chocolate truffles accompanied by some fine Italian red wine: a rich, fruity coffee balanced with every good aspect of sweet I could ever ask for. Experimenting with single-origin shots allows the barista to see the reasons why their blend tastes the way it does. You can explore all the realms: the...
CoffeeKid - Sunday Night Musings
I'm also furiously wrapping up the First Look (finally) for the Expobar Office Pulser (provided by Whole Latte Love , the Isomac Millenium (provided by Chris Coffee , and the detailed review for the Isomac Zaffiro (also provided by Chris Coffee). All three are pretty much final, but the words aren't cohesive yet, and the photos need some last minute photoshoppin'.
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水出しコーヒーの保存
水出し珈琲の焙煎が決まりブレンドも完成し味に自信のものが出来て店舗では飲食店営業...
水出し珈琲用の焙煎の取り組み
焙煎に当たっては昔オランダ人がなぜこのような時間のかかる抽出方法を思いついたのか...
ダッチコーヒー（水出し珈琲）コーヒー豆の選定
ブレンドに関しては仮説を立て現在使用中のブラジルナチュラル・コロンビア「Utz ...
ダッチ式抽出でアイスコーヒーを作る
昨年より試行錯誤を繰り返しやっと方向性が見えてきました。当社創業よりひそかなヒ...
モカの買付け＜水洗処理場＞
水洗処理場と乾燥棚いよいよシダモのエリアの最初の出荷場に出発します。チョット...
モカの買付け＜産地へ＞
エチオピア産地までの道のり１１月８日、早朝7：00出発：いよいよ今日は、今回...
モカ・コーヒーの買い付け
11月5日：エチオピア買い付けに行ってきます人気商品の「アビシニ...
ドリップコーヒー
毎日飲むコーヒーをおいしくする器具として手軽で経済的、しかも自分の味が作れる［...
抽出器具の特徴について
◎抽出器具の特徴◎ 布ドリップ自分で時間、温度、量、を決定でき、慣れると非常に...
手網焙煎器の手順
コーヒーの味は豆そのものやいれ方はもちろんですが、ローストの程度や良し悪しもそ...
直火式エスプレッソ
☆家庭用直火式二人用、エスプレッソ器具の入れ方粉は1人分３～５ｇ微細挽き（ミ...
サイフォン
☆サイフォンの使い方　【準備：ロートにフィルターをセットして粉を入...
サステイナブル（持続可能な）農業
☆サステイナブル（持続可能な）農業とは　農家に適当な生産対価を支払い、製品にイ...
スペシャルティーコーヒーって
☆スペシャルティコーヒーとは　当店では「スペシャルティコーヒーの社内基準を作...
コーヒーの木に関するQ&A　（その2）
Q16 こんにちは！コーヒーの木を育てておりますが、ちょっと失敗しかけていて・・...
Coffee Bars Order Coffee Online
Have you been thinking about opening up a coffee bar but you are trying to figure out the logistics of ordering and getting supplies? Many people are not aware of this, but coffee bars order coffee online and then have it delivered to their business. This allows for them to run their business smoothly, getting the coffee that they need when they need it, but not putting any more effort into the ordering and receiving process than is necessary.
Healthy Coffee
Ever wondered if what you are drinking is healthy coffee, or has it never even crossed your mind. There has been a lot of debate over the years about how healthy or unhealthy coffee is for the body. If you ask any doctor on the spot most of them would probably give you a vague answer that included eating and drinking everything in moderation. While is this a good rule of thumb, what if you knew that the cup of warmth that you enjoy every morning was actually healthy coffee?
Decaf Coffee
So, every time you go out and get coffee you order decaf. What exactly is that? Do you know what the difference is besides the caffeine between the regular coffee and the decaf? It is funny how we can go through much of our lives eating and drinking things, such as decaf coffee, and not really know much about them. Here you will learn a little bit more about that hot brew that you enjoy so much. You might actually learn something that you could have never guessed.
Flavored Coffee Syrups
Have you seen the flavored coffee syrups in the grocery stores and wondered what they are all about? These syrups come in many different varieties and can be used in many different ways, you simply need to choose one and put it to work for you! Many coffee houses use the flavored syrups to make different flavored drinks such as those caramel and hazelnut flavored coffees that you love so much.
Coffee Roasters
There are many coffee roasters on the market today each of them offering you something different. Ten or 15 years ago there were not many home use machines for consumers to buy, but now you can find some really practical as well as really high quality machines that will allow you to not only brew your own coffee in your home, but also roast it.
Coffee Grinder
A coffee grinder is an essential part of any coffee lovers set up. If you want the best tasting coffee you need to make sure that you have a grinder. When you use a grinder you are able to use freshly roasted beans to make your coffee. The fresher your coffee beans are the better your coffee will taste. If you have been using pre-ground coffee beans up until now, you don’t know what you are missing!
Coffee Makers
There are many different coffee makers on the market today for you to choose from, you simply have to determine what sort of machine you would like. Whether you need a machine for home, the office, or your business there are plenty of different models for you to choose from. Whether you are making coffee for just a few or you are making coffee for a whole café or restaurant full of people, there is a machine out there for you. Some of the most impressive machines on the market today are of the commercial variety because they are capable of doing so much. Shopping for commercial machines really can be overwhelming, though!
Coffee Supplies
If you own a business and you serve coffee there are going to be some coffee supplies that you need. The best way to get these supplies is to find someone who has all or most of them so you can get everything from the same reliable source. You may be surprised how many things that you need to consider when you look into coffee supplies, as there are many different things out there for you to think about.
Coffee Beans
You drink coffee all the time, but do you really know what coffee beans are? Do you know where they come from? There is a lot that you can learn about these little beans that may enlighten you or just surprise you. Perhaps if you learn a little bit more about the beans you will enjoy that cup of coffee each morning or afternoon all the more.
Coffee Services
Coffee services are as vast and varied as the different types of coffee that are on the market today, so if you would like to have coffee in the office there are many different services that will make coffee service as simple as possible. Many businesses are hesitant to serve coffee because they know that it can be more of a hassle than it is worth. When you have the right services at your beck and call it will suddenly become so much easier to serve coffee in the work place.
Bird of the Month
Find out which migratory bird is featured this month.
Cover Artwork
Greenberg reports on his discovery of the previously unknown winter range of the coastal plain swamp sparrow.
Nov 25, Top 2 Single Serve Coffee Makers
The choice of single serve coffee makers is overwhelming. So we have compiled a list of just three to choose from...
Nov 23, How do you tamp coffee?
QUESTION: How many times should you tamp down the coffee? ANSWER: When you are preparing an espresso with a manual espresso machine, you have to
Nov 22, K-Cups or Coffee Pods?
If you are out shopping for a single serve coffee maker, the first choice you need to make is between a machine that uses K-Cups or Coffee Pods.
Nov 22, The Gourmet Coffee Lifestyle
Drinking and enjoying gourmet coffee from whole beans has changed our lives in many subtle ways, whether we grind and brew at home, or drink our coffee in coffee shops.
Nov 20, Why doesn't Dunkin Donut coffee taste the same at home?
QUESTION: Why does store-bought coffee smell and taste better at their location than at my home? I use a French press coffee maker. I bought the
Nov 19, What is a Muggaccino?
QUESTION: I would like to know how much coffee would go into making a Muggaccino. Can you help? ANSWER: A Muggaccino is simply the name give to a
Nov 19, What is the correct water temperature for brewing coffee?
QUESTION: When I make coffee with my drip brewer, it heats up the water and, I guess, it's at the right temperature when it brews the coffee. But
Nov 18, Questions about coffee or how to make coffee? Ask them here...
If you have any questions about coffee, how to make it, or which coffee maker to choose...ask your question here.
Nov 17, How Coffee Benefits Your Health
There are a lot of myths about how much coffee you should or shouldnt drink. The fact is, recent research that coffee benefits your health in a number of important ways.
Nov 14, The Best Coffee Makers How do You Choose?
The stores are flooded with different types of coffee brewers...all claiming to be best coffee makers. Find out the facts before you buy...
Nov 14, Coffee Reviews in plain English
A collection of coffee reviews, written in plain English.
Nov 12, Irish Coffee
Irish Coffee is a hot coffee beverage. Be sure use quality, fresh-ground coffee beans and brew the coffee immediately before making your Irish Coffee.
Nov 12, Espresso Biscotti
These low-fat biscotti have a strong coffee flavour and are a great choice for when you want a guilt-free snack. (Very low fat.) 2 cups flour 5 tbl.
Nov 10, Top Gourmet Coffee Gifts for the Holiday Season
This year there are numerous gourmet coffee gifts to choose from for the coffee lover in your life.
Nov 9, Prevent Alzheimer's disease by drinking coffee
A recent study shows how caffeine can be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Nov 3, Technivorm - Moccamaster
An excellent coffeemaker. Very simple design seldom requires cleaning, which is very easily done when needed. Brews at just the right temperature.
Oct 24, The Pleasure of Grinding Coffee with Manual Coffee Mills
Quality manual coffee mills will grind your coffee beans as well as an electric grinder. Why bother to grind by hand? For the simple pleasure of it...
Oct 21, Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
A thermal carafe coffee maker is a drip-brewer, but without the hot plate. Its the insulated mug or jug that keeps you coffee hot...
Oct 12, Gourmet Coffee Gift Baskets
Give gourmet coffee gift baskets this holiday season. The variety of choices may surprise you.
Oct 7, Coffee addiction. Is it a problem?
People worry about coffee addiction and how it impacts their lives. But is it really a problem?
Oct 4, How to buy an espresso machine for home | Nespresso | Saeco | Jura-Capresso
When it comes to buying an espresso machine for home use, you can choose between a manual and an automatic, or somewhere in between.
Sep 30, Walnut Coffee Cookies
These cookies are a huge favourite in our family. More so among us adults, as they are not as sweet as the cookies the kids generally prefer.
Sep 30, Finding a good coffee maker with travel mug
If you are looking for a coffee maker with travel mug, there are a few different options.
Sep 10, More Money Overkill For Coffee
My brother got me interested in single cup coffee craze. So I've been researching it and am amazed. I found machines from $70 to $450 dollars. And
Sep 5, The "Dunk" Coffee Marinade
Only one ingredient - Coffee. Don't throw away that left over coffee from breakfast. Let it cool and use it as a marinade. That's right! Marinate
Aug 30, Mike's Mocha Mousse
1 x 7 oz. package of chocolate wafers 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup boiling dark gourmet coffee, fresh from beans 1 x 11 oz. package marshmallows (41
Aug 30, Coffee Walnut Cake
125g margarine 60g demerara sugar 2 medium sized eggs (beated together) 4 tbsps honey (clear is more preferable) 2 tbsps. strong black coffee (leave
Aug 30, Bunn My Caf MCP single-serve coffee maker
Of all the single serve coffee makers, the Bunn My Caf MCP is the most reliable, flexible...and expensive.
Aug 27, How to Make Coffee
To learn how to make coffee, you need to consider the water, the beans, the grinder and the coffee maker...
Aug 25, Eva Solo Cafe Solo
If you like the taste of french press coffee, you'll love the Eva Solo. It's basically a glass carafe with a neoprene zippered cover to keep the
Aug 23, Cappuccino Cheesecake
150g plain chocolate-covered digestive biscuits 60g butter, melted 500g mascarpone 125ml creme fraiche 3tbsp instant coffee, dissolved in 3tbsp
Aug 22, Aerobie Aeropress
The Aeropress is a single cup coffee maker that uses a reservoir for the grounds, which you fill with hot water then use a plunger to force the water
Aug 19, Add and share your favorite coffee recipes here...
Share your coffee recipes by adding your favorites to this page.
Aug 19, The Keurig dilemna
The Keurig coffee maker is a real charm for the busy week mornings... No time to waste, no fight with filters and no coffee grind staining the
Aug 19, Single Cup Coffee Brewers
Single cup coffee brewers are the latest big thing. Are they all theyre cracked up to be? We did some sleuthing to find out more...
Aug 19, We love our Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee maker
We have always liked grinding our own beans. We buy beans so the coffee is always fresh, but also so we have a big choice of different coffees to
Aug 18, Dorm Room Coffee
The best way to make coffee in a dorm room is with a single serve coffee maker.
Aug 18, The benefits of one cup coffee making
There are several benefits of one cup coffee making. And we love them all...
Aug 5, Organic K-Cups for your Keurig Brewer
If you have a Keurig brewer and want to brew with organic K-cups, here are a few places you can find then.
Aug 1, K-Cup Coffee from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
While using a single serve coffee maker may limit your choices, Green Mountain Coffee offers a good variety of K-Cup coffee, including organic and fair trade.
Aug 1, Organic Fair Trade Coffee
Choosing organic fair trade coffee contributes directly to the lives of the farmers who grow the coffee beans.
Aug 1, How coffee reduces the risk of developing skin cancer
Taking exercise and drinking a moderate amount of coffee each day can protect you from developing skin cancer.
Jul 31, How to save on the price of K-cup Coffee
Here are some tips on how to save on the price of k-cup coffee...
Jul 31, Home delivery Coffee Clubs
You can take some of the hassle out of buying coffee by joining one of the best coffee clubs and having your coffee delivered to your home.
Jul 29, Choosing between the different Keurig single cup brewers
There are three Keurig single cup brewers to choose from, with different features and at different prices.
Jul 29, Choosing an Online Coffee Store
You may already have a favorite online coffee store you buy from. If not, or if you want to try a different store, here are some pointers to help you choose.
Jul 26, Coffee Review: The Roasterie Super Tuscan Espresso Coffee Beans
These air roasted espresso beans from The Roasterie are a real treat. Read our review...
Jun 11, Are there many calories in coffee?
There very few calories in coffee...until you add the sugar, milk, cream, soy and toppings.
Jun 8, How coffee reduces the risk of developing liver cancer
Drinking two cups of coffee a day has been shown to reduce the risk of developing liver cancer by 43.
Jun 2, Green Mountain Coffee Espresso Blend Extra Bold K-Cup Coffee
This Espresso Blend is now available as Extra Bold K-Cup coffee for use in Keurig single serve brewers.
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最近テレビなどで話題の「クロロゲン酸」！ダイエットに関わりのある成分だそうです。焙煎前の生コーヒー豆に、この「クロロゲン酸」がたっぷり含まれていることが発見されました。通常のコーヒーにはわずかしか含まれていないそうですよ。【クロロゲン生コーヒ...
Early stages of V3.0 of CoffeeGeek

Vancouver's $15 coffee in the South China Morning Post

Fear the Detailed Review

illy Collections for Sale or Trade
Over the years I've gotten many emails asking if I would sell one or more of my sets - I'm always hesitant to do so, because I'd rather trade - but here it is - my active "for sale or trade" listings with firm prices and trade suggestions.
CoffeeGeek Highs and Lows

Illy Art Collection Cups
Oh boy do I love Illy collection cups! For me, they symbolise the completion of the circle when one defines espresso as art. Come on in and see more about illy.
Advance Copy Books Stuff Things.

Early 2007 Musings on the Coffee and stuff.

2006 HGL and Fund Raiser Ends

Water Heaters for Christmas!

Le prede della volpe Silvio
Liquidare gli alleati scomodi Fini e Casini. Chiudere la partita sulla legge elettorale. E lasciare le porte aperte a futuri governi di larghe intese. È la nuova strategia di Berlusconi. Per ribaltare il sistema politico. E sfrattare l'esecutivo di Prodi
Milioni buttati per il riso di Stato
L'Ente nazionale risi continua ad accumulare debiti a spese dei contribuenti. Un mare di interessi che nel 2006 ci è costato 4 milioni e 350mila euro. Si stima che per il 2007 si potrebbero bruciare altri sei milioni. Che ne pensate?
Emergenza diossina
Abbiamo il record negativo di emissioni. La sostanza tossica si annida anche negli alimenti. E gli esperti lanciano l'allarme: metà degli italiani ne assume più del limite consentito
Celentano sale sul ring
La paura per la scienza, la forza dell'amore e le virtù dell'arte. Confessioni di un rocker inossidabile. Che continua a credere nell'utopia. Anche a costo di finire al tappeto. Colloquio con Adriano Celentano
Se la scienza ignora Dio
La fede, l'occasione mancata del Concilio, il dialogo tra le religioni. Il teologo cattolico più discusso si confronta con un pensatore ateo. E racconta la sua sfida alla dottrina del Vaticano, fino all'incontro con l'ex amico diventato papa. Colloquio con Hans Küng
Sempre più poveri?
Perdita di potere d'acquisto. Aumento delle disparità a vantaggio dei lavoratori autonomi. Ma per 16 milioni di dipendenti il 2008 potrebbe andare meglio. Se non fosse per l'inflazione
Il padrone di Mondragone
Una città in mano alla camorra. Che viene a patti con la politica per gestire il business della spazzatura. Le accuse contro Mario Landolfi, volto pulito di An
Le spie su Palazzo Chigi
Nei tabulati di Mancini e Tavaroli telefoni intestati alla presidenza del Consiglio. Alcuni erano in uso ad agenti segreti. Ora i pm dovranno appurare le altre vittime dei controlli illeciti
Cuisinart Supreme Grind Grinder, Jonathan Friedes

Bottom Line: If you are passive-aggressive, and you are looking for the perfect present for a coffee-loving ex, this is it!
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La Spaziale S1, David Franks
Read review by David Franks

Bottom Line: If you want a high quality espresso/cappuccino with a worry free machine, The La Spaziale Vivaldi II will do it!
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Grinders, Coffees and Caffeines

November comes in like a juggernaut for the coffee world with a lot of new coffees coming available, people all in a frenzy buying coffee related holiday gifts, and then we have Dr. Illy (of the Andrea kind) lecturing... and there's the constant questions about caffeine. All this and more in this Coffee at the Moment.
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Gaggia Classic Machine, Peter Buchta
Read review by Peter Buchta

Bottom Line: Durability and consistent quality shots.
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Breville Espresso 800ESXL, Randall Ehren
Read review by Randall Ehren

Bottom Line: aesthetically pleasing and sturdy design produces shots that will please most any coffee drinker given that you make two minor adjustments
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KitchenAid ProLine Grinder, Randall Ehren
Read review by Randall Ehren

Bottom Line: versatile quality grinder suitable for daily use along with a good-looking design without the need for constant maintenance
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Trans-Canada Coffee Adventure, Part 1: Vancouver

Liz Clayton journeyed across five Canadian provinces (with a brief foray into the US) to savour great coffees, tour great roasteries, and enjoy great caf['e]s. Some people have all the luck! This is the first part of a three-part chronicle of her grand tour of coffee.
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October Coffee Discoverings

Eveyrthing from hand grinders and cool espresso cups to the potential "Coffee of the Year" (no, it's not Esmeralda!) is covered in this edition of Coffee at the Moment. Mark also asks you how you feel about trade show and barista competition coverage on the website.
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The Milk Frothing Guide

Everything you could possibly want to know about milk and milk frothing is presented to you by CoffeeGeek.com and Aaron Delazzer
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The 2007 Canadian National Barista Championship

Liz Clayton gives a full rundown on the happenings at the 2007 Canadian National Barista Championship, which took place in Toronto in mid September, with the winner going on to the 2008 World Barista Championship in Copenhagen.
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Early Fall 2007 Coffee Miscellany

As "Coffee at the Moment" starts to find its groove, Mark Prince talks about trade shows, interesting brewing devices, coffee blogs, some great current coffee offerings around North America, cafe awards and much more.
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Battle North America vs. Italy - The Results

In the third (and last, for now) article in a series, we finally get down to brass tacks as it where, and put some of the best major market coffees out of Italy against some of the best that the US and Canada has to offer in this Battle Italy vs. North America Espresso shootout. It ain't over by a long shot.
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2007 Canadian Coffee & Tea Show Report

Liz Clayton reports on what she found - and what she didn't find - at the 2007 Canadian Coffee & Tea Show in Toronto along with thoughts on what could happen in 2008.
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Establishing an Espresso Evaluation Process

Taking a fresh look at a recent espresso ranking article on a popular coffee website, Mark Prince talks through the process of evaluating espresso, setting up CoffeeGeek's first ever major espresso blend review, coming in the next State of Coffee column.
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An Argentine Barista in Japan

When circumstances led to the first-ever Argentinean National Barista Champion withdrawing from the World Barista Championship, Federico Cabrera found himself with two weeks to prepare for Tokyo. This is his remarkable story.
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Peet's, Baskets & Italian vs. N. American Blends

State of Coffee this week has a look at the legacy of Alfred Peet, a huge call out for manufacturers to improve filter baskets and dispersion screens, and some discussion about the recent Italian vs. US blends reviews on Coffee Review.
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Coming Home to Coffee in Poland

CoffeeGeek's own Beata Siwinski describes a recent journey back to her hometown of Warsaw, Poland, her search for the dream cafe and the perfect espresso.
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From Alberta to Esmeralda

A look at the growing coffee scene in Alberta with latte art throwdowns, the start of a revolution in culinary coffee there, and more. Plus insanity as the real deal Esmeralda Especiale is thrown at the espresso grinder.
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Kickstarting the Rant & Rave

A bit of a kick in the seat of his pants got Mark thinking about getting back to the roots of what his column space on CoffeeGeek is supposed to be all about - but it took readers, our content editor, and a lot of re-reading of the website to get there... maybe.
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From the poorest postal code to the most expensive coffee

In the first original article for CoffeeGeek's newest column, Mark talks about the Western Canadian Regional Barista Championship, some magical moments in a place you'd least expect it, and experiencing the Esmeralda Especiale.
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Gift Buying for the Coffee or Tea Lover
The gift-buying season is upon us, and if there is anyone on your list who loves their coffee or tea, these are the gift ideas you need. Whether you are...
Become a Better Barista in Just One Week
If you're new to the world of coffee and tea, you can learn all the basics in just one week. Sign up for this short email course, and you'll get...
Get into the Holiday Spirit
With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it's time to gear up your holiday senses. Celebrate the season with some new tastes and flavours. Holiday Flavours - Try some new...
Autumn Apple Abundance
I love the fall, and I love all the apples that come with it. I usually end up buying a whole bushel of apples, only to discover I don't really...
Top Egg Nog Recipes
Why wait until Christmas for egg nog? You can make it anytime. You don't need to settle for the boring egg nog you buy in a carton from the supermarket....
Before You Buy a Home Espresso Machine
Having your own espresso machine at home may seem like a luxury to some people, but it just might be a necessary piece of equipment for someone who truly enjoys...
The Clear2o Water Filter Pitcher
The downside of most jug filter systems is that once you fill it up with water, you have to wait several minutes for the water to trickle through the filter....
Making Environmentally Friendly Coffee
If you are trying to be more ecologically aware and make an environmental difference with the choices you make, you can do some things when making your coffee to help...
Top Hot Chocolate Recipes
You can get just as creative with hot chocolate as you can with coffee, so why not try out some of the most popular hot chocolate recipes I have. Nothing...
Pumpkin Time!
Halloween is coming up, and that means candy and costumes! Well, it also means pumpkins to most people. You can put some Halloween pumpkins in your cup with pumpkin spice...
Woman sues Starbucks

A middle-aged Portland, Maine, woman is suing Starbucks, saying the Seattle-based coffee retailer wouldn't hire her because of her age. via KGW-TV Portland

Why Starbucks Doesn't Franchise

Why Starbucks Doesn't Franchise Keith Sharfman posts at TOTM : Starbucks' willingness to sell its product widely rather than reserve it exclusively for its full-service franchisees suggests to me that the firm ...

Green Mountain Predicts 2008 Sales Jump

Coffee distributor Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. on Thursday said it expects strong sales growth in fiscal 2008 from its Keurig single-cup brewers and K-Cups single-serve coffee.

Specialty coffee too hot for McDonald's franchisees?

"The feeling that the coffee business is a single pie and everyone is fighting for different slices doesn't seem to acknowledge that the pie is growing."

McDonald's Corp. executives came out swinging when they announced their assault on the comfy world of coffee shops. via The State

Pinched Shoppers Trade Down, Stores Fret

"Meijer, Wal-Mart _ J.C. Penney, probably"

That $3.20 latte at Starbucks or the $300 handbag at Coach may no longer be affordable luxuries. Feeling squeezed by gas prices and weak credit, the nation's shoppers are increasingly trading down to lower-price stores or cheaper items.

Such changes _ which emerged this past summer and surfaced in the latest financial results for retailers _ could alter dynamics of the holiday shopping season as it officially kicks off on Friday. For some shoppers, it could be as drastic as buying all their clothes at discounters instead of department stores. For others, it could be as subtle as buying a wallet instead of a handbag or one latte per week at a fancy coffee shop and deli coffee on the other days. Read more

Limited Edition Roastmaster's Reserve from Caribou Coffee

If you like Caribou Coffee, then you need to try "Limited Edition Roastmaster's Reserve". For a limited time "Limited Edition Roastmaster's Reserve" available from Caribou Coffee.

Gloria Jean's Coffee Companion

S uck UK has a range of coffee and tea mugs available. Each provides a color matching guide to ensure the proportion of milk in your coffee is right on.

Starbucks wants to lure customers back with ads

"Share your story with the world"

The world's dominant coffee retailer launched its first national television advertising campaign yesterday called 'Pass the Cheer.' Some Starbucks-watchers said it would have been better to go with 'Lower the ... via The Honolulu Advertiser

Green electricity from coffee husks

Development organisation Solidaridad and energy company Essent are introducing a new form of biomass using coffee husks as raw material.

YouTubeで学ぶコーヒーの入れ方
YouTubeで学ぶコーヒーの入れ方ドリップ、エスプレッソ、ラテアート等、コーヒーのいれ方を学べる動画を紹介。
コーヒー豆マメ知識「コーヒーの主な産地・アジア」
コーヒー生産比率では世界の約1割ほどの地域ですが、ベトナム、スマトラ島などではロブスタ種が多く栽培されています。【アジアの主な生産国と地域】《インドネシア》コーヒー生産量は毎年世界で上位（ロブスタ種中心）。アラビカ種はジャワ島、スラウェシ島、スマトラ島で生産されています。《イエメン》アラビカ種の語源がアラビアに由来するとした国で、モカコーヒー発祥の地でもあります。アジア地域主な豆の特徴イエメン・モカマタリ♯9モカ独自の果実のような香りとコク。豊かな風味。ｲﾝﾄﾞﾈｼｱ･...
コーヒー豆マメ知識「コーヒーの主な産地・アフリカ」
アジア地域に次いでロブスタ種の２大生産地。しかしコーヒーはアフリカでは換金作物のため国内ではほとんど消費されていません。コーヒー豆は初心者には扱いにくい肉厚な豆が多いようです。【アフリカの主な生産国と産地】《タンザニア》キリマンジャロを中心とした山岳高原地帯で栽培されています。コーヒー豆の粒の形状、酸味、香りすべてにおいて最高級品。《ケニア》ナイロビを中心とした高原地帯で栽培されています。優れた酸味が西欧諸国から高い支持を受けています。《エチオピア》異なった3つの栽...
コーヒー豆マメ知識「コーヒーの主な産地・中米」
中米地域はカリブ海の温暖な気候の下で育ち、香り豊かなコーヒーの産地が多い地域です。【中米の主な生産国と産地】《キューバ》キューバが誇るコーヒー豆「クリスタルマウンテン」は大型高級豆。シェラマエストラ山脈が連なっている斜面でコーヒーを栽培しています。《コスタリカ》カリブ海を望む東部の斜面と中部高原の内陸の高地でコーヒーを栽培。《エルサルバドル》国土の中央を走る山脈標高500~1700mの斜面で栽培されています。中米では一番小さい国ですが、一時期中米最大のコーヒー生産...
コーヒー豆マメ知識「コーヒー豆の主な産地・南米」
コーヒー豆は世界60カ国あまりの国々で生産されています。生産量世界1位を誇るのはブラジル(約30%)。次いでコロンビア(約11%)、ベトナム(約10%)と、世界の生産量を占めています。それぞれその国にあった栽培方法でコーヒー豆は作られているのです。【南米の主な生産国と豆の特徴】・・・ブラジルを中心に、生産、流通量、品質すべてにおいて評価の高い世界コーヒー生産地帯の要となる地域。《ブラジル》熱帯雨林や熱帯性高原の中で、伝統的製法で精製処理したコーヒー豆が主体となっていま...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《ピーベリーとは？》
「ピーベリー」というコーヒー豆を目にしたことがありますか？？「ピーベリー」とは、コーヒーのひとつひとつの赤い実の中にひとつの種子しかできない単実コーヒーのことなのです。いわば「奇形豆」であり、日本では丸豆と訳されています。普通のコーヒー豆は赤い実の中に二個の豆が入っていますが、ピーベリーは1個しか豆が入っていないのです。なぜピーベリーのような豆ができるのか？というと、異常交配、その年の降雨量、日照状況や身のなる位置などの条件がありますが、これらの諸条件がそろうと生じてしまうの...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《コーヒー豆の名前（２）》
「ガテマラＳＨＢ」・・・のように、「ガテマラ」のあとについているアルファベット・・・このアルファベットにはどのような意味があるのでしょう？これは、生産国側が決めた輸出用生豆の品質等級をあらわしており、どの等級の生豆を使って焙煎したコーヒー豆であるのか、という意味を表しているのです。この「ＳＨＢ」は、「ストリクトリー・ハード・ビーン」の頭文字をとったもので、高度4500フィート以上という生産地の高度で分類格付けされているのです。もちろんこの「ＳＨＢ」は最高級です。このほか、いく...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《コーヒー豆の名前（1）》
コーヒー豆の名前はどうやって付くのでしょうか？名前を付ける方法は一般的に３種類あります。（1）生産地の国名（2）出荷する港の名前（3）生産地域の名前例えば<ブラジル・サントスNO.2スクリーン19・ストリクトリーソフト>は「ブラジル」＝生産国名「サントス」＝出荷国名（港の名前）「NO.2」＝欠点豆の混入量（NO.2~8までの7段階。ナンバーが小さいほど欠点豆が少ない）「スクリーン19」＝豆のサイズ（ナンバーが大きいほど大粒）「ストリクトリーソフト」＝カップテストに...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《焙煎度合い》
焙煎には大きく分けて８段階あります。《浅煎り》1.ライト・ロースト最も浅い煎り方（11分前後）色は黄色がかった小麦色。抽出しても香りやコクはほとんどなし。ほとんど市販されていません。2.シナモン・ロースト色は名の通りシナモン色。ライト・ローストに比べれば香りは深いが酸味が強い。《中煎り》3.ミディアム・ロースト栗色で酸味があり、口当たりが柔らかい。アメリカン・ローストとも呼ばれるようにアメリカンコーヒーに適しています。苦みはほとんどありません。4.ハイ・ローストやや深い中煎り...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《焙煎豆の保存法》
焙煎された豆は日々酸化していきます。市販の焙煎豆はできるだけ酸化を防ぐために真空の包装袋にしたり、不活性ガスを充填しているのです。焙煎豆を開封したら、なるべく早く使い切るようにした方がいいのですが、保存する際は豆の劣化をできるだけ防ぐために、正しい方法で保存しましょう。《保存方法》●焙煎豆を日光にあてない。日光にあたって温度が上昇すると、豆の酸化が進んでしまいます。●豆を酸素に触れさせない。購入した時の袋から密閉容器に入れ直し、しっかりふたをしめて冷蔵庫に保存しましょう。●長...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《焙煎豆の選び方》
すでに焙煎されたコーヒー豆を買う時も良い焙煎豆を選びましょう。美味しいコーヒーを飲むためにも重要なことなのです。《良い焙煎豆を買うためのポイント》●粉よりも豆を豆を挽いて粉にした状態のものは、豆の状態よりも空気に触れている部分が多くなり、酸化が進んでいる可能性があります。香りも出てしまっているため、豆のまま購入して飲む前に挽いた方が香り、味ともにより良く美味しいコーヒーを飲むことができるのです。●焙煎した日をチェックより新鮮な焙煎豆を選ぶために、必ず焙煎日をチェックしましょう...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《生豆の選び方》
コーヒー豆の専門店で見かける緑色の豆、あれが「生豆」です。「生豆」とは、焙煎されていない「加工されていない」豆のことで、コーヒー豆は生産された国から生豆の状態で輸出入されています。美味しいコーヒーをいれるには、この生豆の選び方も重要です。【よい生豆を見分けるポイント】●鮮度新鮮な生豆ほど緑色が濃く、光沢があります。緑色が濃いほど水分を多く含んでいます。●大きさ、形品種によって違いはありますが、粒が揃っていて厚みのあるものが良質と言われています。・・・ちなみに、生豆は以下に分類...
コーヒー豆マメ知識《コーヒー豆３大原種》
コーヒーの木は何十種類もの品種があります。中でも実際に飲み物として使われている主な品種は、３種類。◎アラビカ種全体の７割~８割の生産量。高温多雨の場所で育ち、風味・香りとともに優れています。一般的に専門店やカフェ、スーパーで売られているコーヒー豆はほとんどがこのアラビカ種です。◎ロブスタ種全体の２割~３割の生産量。熱帯の低地などで栽培されており、酸味はなく独特の香りと苦みがあります。主にインスタントコーヒーや缶コーヒーなど、工業用のコーヒーに使用されています。◎リベリカ種生育...
心やすらぐカフェ
先日、友人と近くのカフェに行ってきました。そのカフェは少し前にｏｐｅｎしたばかりで、行くのは初めてだったのですが、店に入った瞬間で私は気に入ってしまいました。店に入った瞬間に香ばしい豆のにおいに包まれ、と同時に「いらっしゃいませ。」と温かみのあるにこやかな笑顔で迎えてくれたオーナー。まだコーヒーも飲んでいないのに「また来よう！」と思わせるこのお店はいったい・・・。パスタランチ（美味しかった！）を食べた後に出てきたのは、自家焙煎のブレンドコーヒー。カップに鼻を近づけなくても香っ...
おいしいコーヒーを飲むために
私は毎日必ず美味しいコーヒーを飲んでます。おいしいコーヒーをいれるために重要なポイントがありますが、ご存知ですか？抽出するための器具（コーヒーメーカー、ネルドリップ、サイフォンなど）や焙煎度合いや挽き方にあった抽出速度、温度、豆の量に適したお湯の量・・・等々ありますが、何よりもいちばん重要なのは、豆の「鮮度」です。おいしいコーヒーを飲みたい方は、そのコーヒー豆がいつ焙煎されたものかをしっかり確かめてから買うことをオススメします。私はやっぱりいつもおいしいコーヒーを飲みたいので...
アイリッシュコーヒーとブラウン･カウ
アイリッシュコーヒーとはアイルランドで飲まれているウイスキーベースのホットカクテ...
フレーバーコーヒーっておいしい？
フレーバーコーヒーはその名の通りコーヒーに香りや味をつけたものです。バニラやキャ...
コーヒーの発祥地
コーヒーの発祥にはいくつかの伝説や記録がありますが、エチオピアで9世紀前後に飲み...
エスプレッソコーヒー
エスプレッソコーヒーとは、深煎りにした豆を極細挽きにして、高温の蒸気を使って抽出...
コーヒーの味の決め手は？
コーヒーの味は一般的にローストの仕方で決まってきます。コーヒー豆をローストする時...
コーヒー豆をおいしく保存するために
コーヒー豆は焙煎したあとは数時間経っただけでも味が落ちてしまいます。そんなデリケ...
純銀製のコーヒーポットとシュガー＆クリーマー
純銀製のコーヒーポット、シュガークリーマーは憧れの英国スタイルのテイータイムに欠...
コーヒーカップにスーベニアスプーン
コーヒータイムのお供にスプーン、ティースプーンほどではありませんが、ソーサーに添...
雑穀コーヒーはカフェインレス
雑穀をローストして作った雑穀コーヒーが自然食品店などでも売られています。雑穀か...
コーヒー豆のブレンドとは？
コーヒー豆には生産地や種類によってそれぞれ様々な特徴があります。単独でも完成され...
コーヒー豆のロースト(焙煎)
コーヒー豆の焙煎方法(ロースト)の種類には浅炒り、中炒り、深炒りがあります。浅...
コーヒー豆の種類について
コーヒー豆の種類は色々ありますが、代表的なものはモカ(アラビア･エチオピア産)独...
コーヒー豆の保存の仕方
コーヒー豆の保存には頭を悩ませられるのではないでしょうか。コーヒー豆の大敵は熱、...
コーヒーのおいしい淹れ方
コーヒーの淹れ方の1つにネルドリップがあります。ネルとは柔らかい布のことです。ペ...
コーヒーのおいしい淹れ方
コーヒーメーカーで淹れるコーヒーの淹れ方は、ペーパードリップの淹れ方の仕組みと同...
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コーヒー豆の生産地について
コーヒー豆は世界６０数カ国にて栽培されていて、南北回帰線の間（南・北緯25度）のコーヒーベルトと呼ばれる地域で多く栽培されています。コーヒー豆の栽培に最も適しているのは熱帯地方ですが、年間の平均気温が18~25℃で、高原および水はけのよい山の斜面がコーヒー豆の名産地とされています。飲料として用いられているコーヒー豆の木は、アラビカ・ロブスタ・リベリカの3原種です。この中で最も品質が優れているのがアラビカ種で、全世界のコーヒー生産量の70％以上を占めています。主なコーヒー豆の生...
コーヒー豆 BRAZIL（ブラジル）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄サントス・ブラジル・タイプ2コーヒー豆の特徴あっさりした酸味と苦味の調和がよく、ブレンドに向いている。やや中煎りにすると特徴が生かされます。世界最大のコーヒー豆の産地である、南米大陸のブラジル。ブラジルは、アラビカ種がメインですが国土が広いため栽培条件のちがいから、産地によってコーヒー豆の品質に差があります。そのため、格付け基準を独自に設けています。混入物の多さによって品質をチェックするためにNo.2~8, 粒の大きさによってスクリーンNo.13~19...
コーヒー豆 ETHIOPIA（エチオピア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄ハラー・モカ・ウォッシュトコーヒー豆の特徴ハラー・モカは香り、酸味とも良く、ウォッシュトは酸味が強いです。コーヒー発祥の地であるといわれるエチオピアは雨量が多く、高原が多いので比較的涼しい熱帯雨林が広がっています。この地域の気候や土壌はコーヒー栽培にたいへん適しています。エチオピアではコーヒーは１９世紀になってから飲まれるようになりました。また、コーヒーは『ブンナ』と呼ばれ結婚式や葬式の後のお供えなどさまざまな儀礼にも使用されます。コーヒーはまさにエチ...
コーヒー豆 KENYA（ケニア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄ケニアAAコーヒー豆の特徴丸みを帯び中粒で、やや深煎りにしてブレンドに使います。ケニアは東アフリカに位置する赤道直下の国です。キリマンジャロに次ぐ高峰ケニア山がそびえています。この国にコーヒーが持ち込まれたのは、１８９３年にスコットランドの伝導団がキブウェジに農園を開いたことによるといわれています。ブルボン島由来のアラビカ種で、緑色から灰緑色の小粒の豆は、こくがあり程よい風味を持っています。味では６段階、豆の大きさでは７段階に格付けされます。コーヒー豆...
コーヒー豆 JAMAICA（ジャマイカ）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄ブルーマウンテンNo1・ジャマイカコーヒー豆の特徴苦味、酸味、甘みの調和がすばらしく、ストレートコーヒーに適しています。中煎りにすると、個性が生きてきます。ジャマイカはカリブ海に浮かぶ小さな島国の１つですが、日本ではコーヒーのブルーマウンテンの産地として知られています。品種はアラビカ種で地域により、ハイマウンテン・プライムウォッシュ・ブルーマウンテンと３つの銘柄がありますが、その中でもブルーマウンテンは世界で最も品質は高いとされています。ブルーマウンテ...
コーヒー豆 COLOMBIA（コロンビア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄スプレモ・コロンビアコーヒー豆の特徴クセのない香りと大粒でやわらかい酸味が特徴で、ストレート好みの人におすすめです。コロンビアは世界第２位のコーヒー生産量を誇り、南米北端に位置します。アンデス高原の小規模の農園は土壌・地形・気候など、どれをとっても理想的な栽培条件の下で栽培され、良質のコーヒー豆が取れます。コーヒー作りは手作業にて行われ、摘み取り作業も人の手によって丁寧に行われるために、欠点豆が入らないグレードの高い、厳選されたコーヒー豆が生まれます。...
コーヒー豆 TANZANIA（タンザニア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄キリマンジャロAA・タンザニアコーヒー豆の特徴中煎りにすると甘みが増し、ドリップに向いています。深煎りではエスプレッソに向いています。タンザニアにはアフリカ大陸の最高峰キリマンジャロがあります。本来アフリカ大陸のあちこちに数種類の野生のコーヒーの木はありましたが、現在栽培されている品種は外部から運び込まれて移植されたものです。等級は豆の大きさにより分かれており、最高級は大粒豆のAAで、AA~Cまで４段階に分類されています。低地で栽培されるロブスタ種は変...
コーヒー豆 YEMEN（イエメン）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄モカ・マタリ・イエメンコーヒー豆の特徴やや中深煎りにしたものは、クセのない香りとやわらかい酸味でブラックに適しています。イエメンはアラビア半島の南西に位置し、古代から中国とインドを結ぶシルクロードの海の中継地として栄えました。「モカ」とは、その昔、欧州にコーヒー豆を出荷するための港として栄えたイエメンの町の名前。ここで出荷されるイエメンとエチオピア産のコーヒー豆を称してモカと呼んでいました。中でもイエメン産のモカマタリは、野性味という表現がぴったりの個...
コーヒー豆 MEXICO（メキシコ）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄アルツラ・メキシココーヒー豆の特徴見た目がきれいで大粒な豆です。チョコレート色にローストされたものが、最も良い味とされてます。メキシコは世界第４位のコーヒー生産国です。国土の大部分が高原地帯で、南部の高原や斜面を使ってコーヒー豆が栽培されて、良質のコーヒーを産出しています。品種はアラビカ種で黄緑色をしており、ソフトな風味で香り高く、優れた酸味を持っています。高地で栽培されたものは香りが良く、標高によって等級が分けられて、３段階に格付けされています。１７...
コーヒー豆 HAWAII IS(ハワイ島)
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄コナ・ハワイ・ファンシーコーヒー豆の特徴平形で大粒の豆です。中深煎りしたものは香りが高く、高級品として扱われています。ハワイ諸島最大の島で、地元では「ビッグアイランド」と呼ばれているハワイ島のコナ地区で作られるコナコーヒーは１００年以上の伝統を持つ銘柄。非常に有名ですが、世界中の農園から比べると規模があまりにも小さく、すべて手作業で行っているため、生産量は全世界のコーヒー生産量の１％にも満たない貴重な豆です。世界最高級のコーヒーとも言われるその味わいは...
コーヒー豆 INDONESIA（インドネシア）
コーヒー豆の代表的な銘柄スマトラ・インドネシア・マンデリンコーヒー豆の特徴豆の形状は細長く、ストレートにもブレンドにも（ブラジルと合う）向いています。赤道の下に広がる、インドネシアは大小１万以上の島々から構成され、スマトラ島・ボルネオ島・バリ島・スラウェシ島に代表されます。コーヒーの生産を行っているのはスラウェシ島・スマトラ島・ジャワ島でそのほとんどがロブスタ種です。ジャワ島で生産されているジャワ・ロブスタは個性的な苦味のある味で主にブレンド用として使われます。熱帯雨林に囲ま...
缶コーヒーについて
缶コーヒーとなると話はまた別のものになるようです。缶コーヒー１缶には、角砂糖が約５個分入っていると言われています。またカゼインＮａ（乳化安定剤）、香料、安定剤、乳化剤など体に良くない添加物が多量に入っているようです。乳化剤というのは乳製品ではなく、食品添加物の一種です。ハムスターによる実験で、腎臓の石灰化や肝臓肥大などの結果が報告されています。またアルミ缶の内部のエポキシ樹脂からは環境ホルモンのビスフェノールAが検出されることがわかっています。ホットコーヒーなどは長時間自動販...
コーヒーのダイエット効果について
食事の量を制限してさらに運動することによって脂肪を燃やす・・・。これがダイエットの常識とされてますが、このダイエットをさらに効率よく効果を上げる方法があります。それは運動をする20~30分前にコーヒーを飲むことです。そうすることにより脂肪が燃えやすくなり、さらに運動後の食事においても摂取カロリーを抑えることができるのです。筋肉が消費するカロリーは2種類あります。グリコーゲンなどの糖類と、体脂肪が分解されて血液中に溶け出している脂肪酸です。ダイエットをするには言うまでもなく脂肪...
コーヒーのリラックス効果について
コーヒーには精神を安定させる作用があることも明らかなようです。コーヒーと蒸留水とレモン油の３種類を使用しそれぞれの香りをかいだ後、脳のリラックス度合いを測定するα波を比較した結果、コーヒーの香りをかいだ時が他の２種類よりもダントツで多くのα波が出現したという結果になりました。また、目で見て物事を考え、判断を下す際にコーヒーの香りがどのように脳の働きに影響するのか？の実験では、コーヒーの香りによって脳の働きが格段に向上するということが明らかになったそうです。リラックスを伴いなが...
コーヒーと二日酔い
二日酔いは、アルコールが肝臓で分解される途中でできるアセトアルデヒドが、脳の周りの細かい神経に作用することによって、頭がガンガンする痛みを引き起こします。この頭痛を無くすには、アセトアルデヒドを体外に排出するしかありません。そこで効果があるのがコーヒーです。コーヒーに含まれているカフェインは血管を拡張させる作用があり、腎臓と肝臓の活動を活発にし脳の血液の流れを良くし、アセトアルデヒドの分解を促進して利尿作用で体外に排出します。以上の効果によりコーヒーは二日酔いに効くのです。