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June 30, 2009

Various Popular Brands And Types Of Coffee Percolators

Filed under: Food And Beverage — Tags: , — TravelRich @ 7:37 am
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The coffee percolator is the original coffee brewing tool during the early years.

A coffee percolator is a tool used in brewing or preparing coffee. A coffee percolator is dangerous to use because it easy to over extract the coffee bean thus making bitter coffee with unpleasant taste and aroma. When a coffee is seeped or percolated well, the water may never quite reach the boiling point and the coffee may be made strong. The hot water seeps or percolates throughout the coffee and grounds eventually drop back down into the bottom chamber. Connected to the chamber is a cylinder that runs to the bottom of the coffee pot or percolator.

Some companies create electric coffee percolators with a sophisticated control that are designed to make excellent coffee possible. The heating device could be stovetop or electrical. Nowadays, most percolators use glass to see the percolation process.

The percolator is set for use by placing the preferred quantity of water in the coffee pot and a matching amount of a quite coarse crush of coffee in the top chamber. It is significant that the water level is below the bottom of the coffee chamber.

Types of Coffee Percolators

? Farberware Classic Series Stovetop Percolator -This percolator is crafted from specialized-quality 18/10 stainless steel for lasting durability and beauty. It offers a four to eight cup capacity and has a sleek modern design. The phenolic handle of this percolator keeps it cool for safety handling. On the other hand, the enduring filter basket helps make coffee brewing preparation easy. The price is about 19.99 US dollars.

? Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup Coffee Percolator – The housing of this coffee percolator is made from high quality stainless steel. It has a four to twelve cup coffee capacity and the light indicator shows when the coffee is ready to enjoy and drink. The Cuisinart classic 12-cup coffee percolator also has a comfortable handle and detachable cord. The average price of this coffee percolator is 59.95 US dollars. For more information about cuisine, contact 1-800-791-7875.

? Hamilton Beach Coffee Percolator – It can makes a twelve cups of coffee in not more than just one minute for every cup. This unique beach coffee percolator has a chrome mirror design. It also offers a coffee measurement marks, detachable cord, automatic turn off bottom and plastic handle. The price is 44.95 US dollars.

? West Bend Coffee Percolator – This easy to use coffee percolator can serve hot coffee in thirty seconds per minute. It has a stainless steel strain basket, coffee level indicator and heat resistant base and handle. The glass knob shows when the coffee is perking. It is created with a high quality detachable cord and 800 watts power. The amount of this percolator is 39.95 US dollars.

? Presto Coffee Percolator – This percolator comes with signal lights that inform the owner when the hot coffee is ready. The Presto coffee percolator is an elegantly stainless steel polished electric percolator having a traditional look. It offers a 1000 watts power, detachable cord, stainless steel heat resistant handle and automatic turn off.

? Modelco 8 cup Stovetop Glass Percolator – Make a great eight cups of hot coffee at a time. It may be used in electric or gas stovetop. The detachable cord was designed for easy storage. The Modelco percolator offers a signal light that tells when the hot coffee is ready. It also comes with a plastic heat resistant handle. The average price is about 13 US dollars. For more information, contact this number 1-309-0546.

? Imusa Aluminum Coffee Percolator – This high quality polished aluminum percolator can make ten cups of coffee. The Imusa aluminum coffee percolator is ideal in serving coffee for your visitors. It features a non-drip faucet, signal light, removable cord, stay cool phenol knob, and a handle. The size of this percolator is five by five by seven inches. The price is 27 US dollars.

? Electric Coffee Percolator – It is made in heavy-duty and high quality stainless steel. This electric coffee percolator is designed with a yellow signal light to show that the coffee is ready to be served. It also has an automatic control temperature to keep the coffee warm. It has 120 voltage and 1350 watts power. The average amount of this percolator is 156 US dollars. For more information about in this percolator, call (023) 546-7623.

By: Christa Kowalczyk

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Coffee Hits All The Right Spots

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: — Michael Stadneck @ 5:20 am
by Michael Stadneck

The truth is that coffee hits a lot of spots! For centuries, people all around the world have loved coffee, and its popularity is far from waning nowadays. In fact, coffee connoisseurs have more varieties of delicious choices than ever before, as coffee houses, shops, kiosks and specialty carts spring up all over the place.

No matter how you like your coffee, whether it be black, frothy cappuccino, latte, espresso, hot or on ice, the selections available to tempt your taste buds is enormous. The average annual coffee consumption of the American adult is 67 gallons, over 600 cups. In fact, specialty coffee sales are increasing by 20% per year and account for almost 8% of the 18 billion dollar U.S. coffee market. Statistics show that among coffee drinkers, the average consumption in the US is around 2.3 cups of coffee per day. Also, studies find that over one-half of the population, equivalent to approximately 150 million Americans, now drink specialty coffees on a daily basis.

There are currently around 38,000 independent coffee shops around the United States, with an average $27 billion a year in sales. Based on market research, there will be approximately 50,000 or more independently owned coffee shops in the US by the year 2011. An aspiring entrepreneur might consider the specialty coffee business as a golden opportunity.

Gourmet coffees, also known as premium or specialty coffees have an attractive gross profit margin, compared to traditional brewed coffee sales. For example an espresso based drink may retail in a coffee shop for an average price of $2.85, while the average price for brewed coffee is $1.38. Your gross profit margin is approximately 77% on each, thus you would make $2.20 on a frothy creation and only $1.06 on a brewed cup. Your espresso machines and other equipment may run a little more; however, the additional profits are well worth the added capital expenditures.

Coffee is grown commercially in over forty-five countries throughout the world. Brazil accounts for almost 1/3 of the world’s coffee production, producing over 3-1/3 billion pounds of coffee each year. Over 5 million people in Brazil are employed by the coffee trade. Most of those are involved with the cultivation and harvesting of more than 3 billion coffee plants.

Some interesting coffee facts: The beans used in gourmet coffee are full of antioxidants that offer protection against the radicals that are present in our bodies, thus reducing risks of heart disease and cancers . Regular coffee drinkers have about one-third less asthma symptoms than those non-coffee drinkers. So says a Harvard researcher who studied over 20,000 people.

Approximately 90% of the American adult population drink some type of coffee product every day. Some people drink 2-3 cups or more a day. People who are getting hooked on specialty coffee drinks are rising every year. It is estimated that over 30 million American adults drink specialty coffee beverages daily; such as mocha, latte, espresso, cafe mocha, cappuccino or other frothy varieties either steaming hot or on ice.

Coffee sales are continually rising year after year. And so are the pricing modules! Coffee is the second largest commodity traded, next to oil. If you are looking for a business to get into, coffee is probably the best business for you to consider. Can you think of any other product that has such universal appeal, is easy to get into, and is relatively simple to operate?

About the Author:
Michael Stadneck grew up in Palermo Italy, where he enjoyed the world’s best gourmet coffee every single day. Fittingly, his first position in America was with Nescafe Coffee Company. After five years of hard work he was promoted to head up the specialty coffee franchise department.

June 29, 2009

Is Waking Up With A Folgers Coffee In Your Cup The Best Part Of Your Day?

Filed under: Food And Beverage — Tags: , — Java Jim @ 6:57 am
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Most of us are familiar with the famous Folger’s slogan: “The best part of waking up is Folger’s in your cup!” Folger’s Coffee was founded by James A. Folger in the 19th century in San Francisco. Proctor & Gamble acquired Folger’s in 1963, after it had become one of the major brands of coffee in America. Folger’s not only offers several basic coffees, but has developed Folger’s several gourmet selections as well.

For those who use ground coffee on a daily basis, Folger’s Classic Roast is the most popular. Folger’s Simply Smooth collection was created for those who love coffee, but have sensitive stomachs. It comes in regular and decaffeinated. Simply Smooth is created by choosing quality coffee beans and roasting them to a level that will ensure good flavor without irritating sensitive stomachs.

The Folger’s Coffeehouse Series offers something for everyone. Starting on the mild side, Folger’s Breakfast Blend offers a mild, smooth coffee flavor. Moving on to a medium roast, their new House Blend has full flavor and a café-style richness. Heading into the medium-dark roast, Folger’s French Roast is hearty and robust in the French tradition of coffee. Also in the medium-dark range is their 100% Columbian which offers a rich and unique flavor. Folger’s newest offering in dark-roasted coffee is called Black Silk, which is described as smooth, with a subtle smoky note. Finally, Folger’s gold standard coffee is the dark-roasted Gourmet Supreme, a smooth, rich, full-bodied coffee.

Folger’s Flavors gives the coffee fan even more to experiment with. Chocolate Silk combines the richness of chocolate with a full-bodied coffee flavor that appeals to chocolate fans everywhere. Cinnamon Swirl adds a delightful hint of cinnamon to a rich coffee. French Vanilla is a very mellow coffee with the enticing scent of vanilla, and finally, Hazelnut combines a rich nuttiness to another mellow coffee.

And finally, we have Folger’s Gourmet Selections. Bistro Blend is a medium roast coffee that is available as ground coffee, perfect for drip coffee makers. Crème Brulee is a ground coffee with a unique light flavor. Lively Columbian is a rich, full-bodied medium-roast coffee available in decaffeinated, ground and in whole bean.

Morning Café is a light-roasted coffee with a delicate bright taste. It is available in ground. Caramel Drizzle is another ground coffee with a rich creamy finish. Hazelnut Crème is enticing, rich and smooth, and is available in ground and in whole bean. Chocolate Truffle is a must for chocolate lovers. It is creamy and rich with a distinctive chocolate flavor you won’t soon forget. Vanilla Biscotti is smooth and creamy with a luscious vanilla finish. It is also available in both ground and whole bean. Espresso Roast is a bold and intense ground coffee, perfect for anyone who truly loves the full flavor of coffee.

Folger’s still makes instant coffee as well… the well-known Folger’s Crystals, and now in single serving packets as well. They also make three Cappuccino flavors that make an instant cup.

Folger’s also makes Coffee Pods, which work with the Home Café system to brew one perfect cup of coffee at a time. Coffee Pods come in a variety of flavors. The pods look similar to a round tea bag, and are placed into specialized coffee makers by Krups and Black and Decker.

By: Best Coffee Maker

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Information On The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

Filed under: Food And Beverage — Tags: , — TravelRich @ 6:03 am
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The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is very important in the Ethiopian culture. The coffee ceremony will be performed when friends visit, during celebrations, or simply as a part of the daily routine. It is so important to how the Ethiopians view coffee that most Ethiopian restaurants will have the coffee ceremony performed for you at your table.

The Ethiopian coffee ritual takes the participants through the entire coffee preparation process. Whether you are witnessing the ritual in a restaurant or lucky enough to participate in someone’s home, the green coffee beans will be brought to your table by a woman. She will wash the beans, and then start a fire in a small open roasting furnace.

The washed beans will be put into a small pan with a long handle and held over the fire. The woman preparing the beans will shake the pan back and forth, like an old-fashioned popcorn maker. This keeps the bean from burning. Some people have described the sound of the shaking beans as similar to shaking coins in a tin can. Once the beans are roasted, the preparer takes the pan and walks around the room, filling the room with the enticing aroma of freshly roasted coffee. Experiencing the sounds and smells is an important part of the ritual.

The next step in the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is to grind the freshly roasted beans. In restaurants, they may use an electric grinder to speed up the process. Traditionally, the beans will be ground in a small tool called a mukecha (pronounced moo-key-cha). The mukecha is a very heavy wooden bowl. The beans are poured inside, and then crushed with a zenezena, which is a wooden or metal stick that is used in an up and down motion, rather like a mortar and pestle.

The ground coffee is then put into a traditional clay pot called a jebena (pronounced jay-ben-ah). Water is added, and then the pot is put over heat until the coffee boils. The scent of the boiling coffee again fills the room, tempting the senses of all the participants of the ritual.

Coffee prepared in the Ethiopian coffee ritual is then served in small ceramic cups resembling the small cups you see in Chinese restaurants for tea. The cups are arranged on a tray very close together, and the coffee is poured from one cup to another in a single pour from the pot. This is a very important step, even if some sloshes onto the tray. If the server poured each cup individually, the coffee grounds would get mixed up with the liquid, resulting in gritty coffee. With the single pour method, the coffee remains free of the sediment.

Once you’ve taken your first sip, you’ve witnessed the full life-cycle of making coffee, from washing the raw beans, through roasting, grinding, and boiling the coffee. If you’re in a restaurant, the ceremony usually ends here. Traditionally, second and third servings are often prepared as well. Each serving has its own name: the first serving is called Abol, the second serving is called Huletegna, and the third serving is called Bereka. Once you’ve reached this stage, you have completed the Ethiopian coffee ceremony.

By: Best Coffee Maker

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