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		<title>Buy Coffee Beans Wholesale Plus Save Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 17:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janice Staret</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter if you are simply someone who really likes coffee, or a cafe owner, you'll need to know the way to buy your coffee cheaper. It's a costly commodity. Among the best ways to buy coffee at a price cut would be to purchase coffee beans wholesale.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are just a person who truly likes coffee, or a cafe owner, you&#8217;ll want to know the way to purchase your coffee inexpensively. It is an expensive commodity. One of the most excellent ways to buy coffee at a discount should be to buy coffee beans wholesale.</p>
<p>At many suppliers, you do not need to be a store or business in order to buy coffee beans wholesale. In reality, all you need to do in order to obtain the wholesale price would be to order in mass. The more coffee beans you buy, the lower your cost per unit will be.</p>
<p>Prior to buying in volume, you&#8217;ll want to figure out what kind of beans you want to purchase. Frequently, you will have the ability to purchase a blend of Arabica beans and Robusta beans. Coffee lovers often like Arabica more, so attempt to get a mix which is strong on that.</p>
<p>Once you buy coffee beans wholesale, the beans will typically come intact. You will need to grind them prior to making any coffee. You will get a variety of several types of grinders for this reason. Different grinders would offer different results as well as tastes.</p>
<p>Finally, you will need to know what kind of coffee you&#8217;ll want to make. There are cappacinnos, cafes, lattes, and more. Each of those uses a different blend of coffee, espresso, milk, etc to make a unique blended flavor. Experiment using your coffee and discover a way which is just your own. Who knows? You could be the next Starbucks!</p>
<p>One thing we all know is that so long as you are paying retail cost for coffee beans, you&#8217;ll never break even. The mark #up on# coffee beans is extremely costly and the most excellent way to counteract this price increase is through purchasing coffee beans wholesale. One of the good things concerning coffee is that it will not go bad if you keep it a long time, so this is ideal even if you do not drink a lot but desire to save money.</p>
<p>Want to know more concerning buying <a href="http://coffeebeanswholesale.net">coffee beans wholesale</a>? Visit http://coffeebeanswholesale.net</p>
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		<title>The Food Touches When It Is Cooking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kurt Danner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When purchasing your barbeque grill, think of it as an investment rather then just another item for your outdoor entertainment. You should expect this item to become a large part of your outdoor activities for many years to come. But like any other investments, proper maintenance and care is needed to ensure that your barbeque grill will work for you for many years to come.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When purchasing your barbeque grill, think of it as an investment rather then just another item for your outdoor entertainment. You should expect this item to become a large part of your outdoor activities for many years to come. But like any other investments, proper maintenance and care is needed to ensure that your barbeque grill will work for you for many years to come.</p>
<p>The first thing that should always be done to your grill is a routine brushing. Using your brass wire grill brush (or other brush suitable to your type of grill) you should brush off all the surfaces. By routinely brushing your barbeque grill, you will prevent any type of buildup. If buildup from food is left to long, it can become increasingly difficult to remove.</p>
<p>Once you are sure that your grill is free of all buildup and debris, and that your grill is completely cooled off, you will want to spray it down with a light layer of cooking oil. Spraying it down with cooking oil will prevent your barbeque grill from rusting.</p>
<p>Baking soda is a very nice cleaning and polishing agent. Once you have removed any extra debris and buildup, lightly scrubbing your barbeque grill with baking soda will give it that extra shine, similar to the day that you brought it home from the store. This can also be used on handles and knobs to remove any extra buildup that cannot be taken off with a wire brush. Aluminum foil can also be used to keep your grill looking nice. Gently rub the aluminum foil on your grill, and you will notice that it removes grim and buildup.</p>
<p>The racks in your grill are especially important as this is where the food touches when it is cooking. You will have to use the wire brush to remove as much buildup as possible. Once you remove as much as possible, start washing the racks with dish soap. If the racks are really dirty, you may also want to use the steel wool pads. Be sure to completely rinse off all soap and residue before cooking on these racks again.</p>
<p>The majority of problems that arise from barbeque grills comes from lack of cleaning and maintenance. That means if you notice something does not seem quite right with your barbeque grill, chances are it can be fixed with just a simple cleaning. Even if you clean it, and still find that it is having problems, at least you saved yourself the potential embarrassment of taking it to a professional only to find out all it needed was to be cleaned.</p>
<p>Finally, one method of preventing problems with your barbeque grill is protecting it from the outdoors. Covers are acquirable for grills in all shapes and sizes, so chances are, you will find one that fits your grill. If you have a cover for your barbeque grill, then all you will ever need to do is do the regular maintenance listed above.</p>
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		<title>Examining Millstone Coffee Pods Before Ordering</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda Pyle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Millstone Coffee Pods, a name you may not have heard of just yet, is one of the fastest rising names in coffee. There must be some good reason as to why they're becoming so popular, considering how many options there are, right? Since coffee pods can be pricey, trying by purchasing from a coffee pod retailer can end up costing you some unnecessary cash. Before you do that, read on to learn if Millstone Coffee Pods are likely to satisfy your needs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Millstone Coffee Pods, a name you may not have heard of just yet, is one of the fastest rising names in coffee. There must be some good reason as to why they&#8217;re becoming so popular, considering how many options there are, right? Since coffee pods can be pricey, trying by purchasing from a coffee pod retailer can end up costing you some unnecessary cash. Before you do that, read on to learn if Millstone Coffee Pods are likely to satisfy your needs.</p>
<p>What Company Produces Millstone Coffee Pods?</p>
<p>Millstone started out as a small company in 1981 in Everett, Washington. It&#8217;s rather ironic that the Millstone label has been applied to single serve coffee pods since the original company was built around selling whole coffee beans to grocery stores. The company was purchased in 1996 by Proctor and Gamble, though the original owner of the company kept some of the assets back in Everett, using them to start Cascade Coffee Company. In 2008, Proctor and Gamble created The Folgers Coffee Company, using both the Folgers and Millstone names. That same &#8220;independent&#8221; company merged with The J.M. Smucker Company later that year.</p>
<p>Millstone Coffee Pods In Your Coffee Pod Maker</p>
<p>Millstone coffee pods can be expected to work just fine with the majority of pod coffee makers out there. They use the Home Cafe coffee pods name, which is synonymous with &#8220;generic coffee pod&#8221;, so unless your coffee pod machine is a weirdo, they&#8217;ll fit. Many people opt for these pods when using a pod holder in their K-Cups machine, as well. Like all quality coffee pods, you&#8217;re likely to get the best cup of coffee by massaging the pod a bit to loosen the grinds from shipping, and wetting the pod before inserting.</p>
<p>What One Can Expect From Millstone</p>
<p>Although the name has been traded around quite a bit, it seems the various companies who have owned it have made an effort to keep the quality intact. Indeed, although they make no secret of owning it, The J.M. Smucker Company seems to be positioning the brand to be their gourmet coffee pods. This means that Millstone coffee pods can be expected to have a richer, fuller taste than your average brand. Reviews compare them directly to Senseo coffee pods, and all seem to prefer Millstone. Millstone produces more than 30 different varieties of coffee, including decaf coffee pods. Millstone does not currently offer ESE coffee pods, so if you&#8217;re wanting espresso from your pod coffee maker, you&#8217;ll have to look elsewhere.</p>
<p>Finding Millstone Coffee Pods</p>
<p>Millstone coffee pods can be hard to find in low population areas. Since they own the Folgers brand, which is a much better known name, The J.M. Smucker Company tends to shy away from trying to sell Millstone in areas that are less likely to purchase expensive coffees. However, Millstone coffee pods are easily obtainable through a variety of online resellers and, because of the way they are packed, coffee pods do ship exceptionally well.</p>
<p>Want to learn more about <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com/tag/coffee-pods/'>coffee pods</a>? Check out <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com'>Great Coffee Pods</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Are Coffee Pods?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corky Pez</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re asking, as would many; exactly what are coffee pods? Are they little spaceships in which coffee travels? Obviously not, but the term coffee pods doesn&#8217;t exactly jump out at you with an explanation, does it?</p>
<p>Are Coffee Pod Brewers Different?</p>
<p>Basically, coffee pods are small, single serve packages of coffee that come wrapped in their own filter. They can only be used with certain types of coffee makers, called pod brewers, but they can be far more convenient. Imagine not having to worry about buying filters and grind separately, or pouring grinds or water whenever you want just one cup of coffee. Unfortunately, this convenience is a bit more pricey than your standard cheap coffee maker. Coffee pods brewers, while still fairly budget friendly, are not nearly as cheap as the old standard. Also, there are many different manufacturers of coffee pods brewers, and not all brewers are compatible with all pods, so there is sometimes confusion as to which brewers use which pods.</p>
<p>Which Companies Make Coffee Pods?</p>
<p>Fortunately, however, coffee pods are sort of an open format. Although they require special pieces of equipment to brew, pretty much any company can make and sell coffee pods, which means there is a very wide variety of coffee pods available to purchase once you have obtained your coffee pod brewer. Coffee pods are available for as little as $5, though some of the more premium pods sell for over $30. As with everything, it&#8217;s really up to you how much you want to spend and if you taste a flavor difference between them. If you, personally, don&#8217;t notice a difference between the cheapest and the most expensive, then there&#8217;s obviously no reason to waste the extra money.</p>
<p>Coffee Pod Brewers Can Be Pricey</p>
<p>Coffee pods brewers often vary in price wildly, ranging from around $10 to well over $300 for personal, one cup pod brewers, and upwards of $1200 for brewers that are used in offices or other types of commercial environments. They&#8217;re readily available both online and in regular department stores. The better deals will likely come from the internet, though that does require some patients, and can be a pain if you need to return it for some reason.</p>
<p>Are Coffee Pods Worth It?</p>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t figured it out yet, coffee pods are quite a bit pricier than the every day coffee makers that have been around for years. The brewer itself will cost you more, the coffee pods aren&#8217;t cheap, and they won&#8217;t last you nearly as long as your typical filter and grounds setup. In return, however, you will get the convenience of having everything in one package, and the ability to brew coffee that&#8217;s much more similar to what the retail places have to offer.</p>
<p>Corky likes to write articles about <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com'>senseo coffee pods</a> and <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com'>coffee pod machines</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Phenomenal Coffee Bean That Demands A Drink</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Hanigan</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a friend from San Francisco who recently moved out there a few years ago. He came back to visit over the holidays, and we began talking about coffee.</p>
<p>I had told him about a new coffee place by me that I said roasted the best beans I had ever had. At this point, he proceeded to correct me by saying that the best coffee beans he had ever had were in San Francisco, and that he was going to send me some of them.</p>
<p>These were so good in fact that he would have them delivered to his home. He couldn&#8217;t imagine drinking anything else at this point and he even craved it while he was away.</p>
<p>Naturally, I became curious and wanted to know if this coffee was in fact as good as he claimed. He was nice enough to mail me a package with a generous portion of coffee beans to share his favorite kind with me.</p>
<p>I have some really nice friends! He followed through on his word and mailed me a bag of Blue Bottle coffee beans, and I couldn&#8217;t wait to brew myself a cup.</p>
<p>He had even gone out of his way to crush the beans. Since I go out to buy my coffee hot, I don&#8217;t have a coffee maker at home and had no other way to make this.</p>
<p>Was it as good as he said it was? After reading many online reviews, I came to learn that he&#8217;s not the only person who absolutely loves this brand, so I was really excited.</p>
<p>While I&#8217;m not sure that it&#8217;s the best I&#8217;ve ever had, I&#8217;d place it in my top three. My number one is still the local establishment near my apartment, but anyone with a lack of good coffee around should definitely look into some Blue Bottle coffee.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Rainer Luescher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As humans, we all make mistakes. It is human nature to do so, and cannot be prevented each and every time. When it comes to barbequing, this rule is no different. We often make mistakes that we do not even realize until we taste our food.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As humans, we all make mistakes. It is human nature to do so, and cannot be prevented each and every time. When it comes to barbequing, this rule is no different. We often make mistakes that we do not even realize until we taste our food.</p>
<p>Some mistakes just mean that the food you cook is not going to taste very good, while others could potentially mean a trip to the hospital, or a visit from your claims representative on your home insurance policy. No matter the severity of the mistake, you should do your best to try to refrain them whenever possible.</p>
<p>You must properly prepare the meat you are cooking, before cooking it. You should never attempt to cook meat on a grill when it is still frozen, or even partially frozen.</p>
<p>Once meat is cooked, never place it back in on the same plate you had it on when it was raw. This could cause the spread of many unwanted illnesses. Cooking with charcoal lighter fluid can be good or bad. The lighter fluid will cause the food you are cooking to taste different then with other types of grills. Alternatively, attempting to not use lighter fluid may cause a lot of frustration due to the fact that charcoal can be difficult if not impossible to light without lighter fluid.</p>
<p>Never poke you meat while it is cooking. Poking holes in meat will cause the juice inside to leak out into the bottom of the grill. Not only will this make your food dry and unappealing in the end, but it also could potentially ruin your barbeque grill. At the very least, it will cause a buildup of unwanted grease and juices on your grill, which will make cleanup harder.</p>
<p>Once the meat is on the grill, try not to open the lid to many times. Each time you open the lid, you change the temperature in the grill. The constant change in temperature and the air flow will cause your meat to dry up quickly. Remember that the higher the heat is not always the better. While it is ok to quickly cook food, turning the heat up will just cause the meat to dry up and potentially burn.</p>
<p>While using tin foil or aluminum foil will make cleaning easier, it will cause your food to have more of a fried taste then a grilled taste. Never, under any circumstance, should you leave a grill alone when it is in use. Grilling does have fire involved, and accidents can happen.</p>
<p>Never place a hot grill against a wall, even if the fire is already completely out. A hot grill can heat up an exterior wall to the point of combustion. Also, do not put the grill cover back on until you are sure that the grill is completely cool. You grill should be cleaned after each and every use, no exceptions. While no one likes cleaning the grill, it is essential for the life and safety of your grill.</p>
<p>Make sure that your grill is completely cold before cleaning it. Spraying oil and cleaning agents on a hot surface could cause it to ignite. Be careful, because the grill may seem cool, but may still be hot in certain areas. You do not want to sustain a burn.</p>
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		<title>Contrasting Green Mountain Coffee Pods With The Other Choices</title>
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		<dc:creator>Stacy Garnet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While they're not even actually coffee pods in the traditional sense, Green Mountain Coffee Pods are one of the most well known coffee pod brands out there. Actually, they are K-Cups. This means they'll only work in a K-Cup brewer, which is made be Keurig. We won't be talking about traditional coffee pods at all, so if that is all you're looking for, you should look elsewhere. If you own, or plan to buy a Keurig K-Cup machine, though, read onward.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While they&#8217;re not even actually coffee pods in the traditional sense, Green Mountain Coffee Pods are one of the most well known coffee pod brands out there. Actually, they are K-Cups. This means they&#8217;ll only work in a K-Cup brewer, which is made be Keurig. We won&#8217;t be talking about traditional coffee pods at all, so if that is all you&#8217;re looking for, you should look elsewhere. If you own, or plan to buy a Keurig K-Cup machine, though, read onward.</p>
<p>A Brief History Of Green Mountain Coffee</p>
<p>With a name like green mountain, you would think that the company was rather old and from Ireland or something. In reality, Green Mountain Coffee was founded in Vermont in 1981. This makes them very new to the coffee world, especially with older companies having been around since the mid 1800s. The company actually started as a tiny cafe in rural Waitsfield, Vermont, where they roasted and served coffee. It didn&#8217;t take long before local restaurants began clamoring to buy Green Mountain Coffee to serve in their own establishments.</p>
<p>How Green Mountain Differs</p>
<p>Green Mountain Coffees managed to grow very quickly in an extremely competitive industry. How were they able to distinguish themselves? Well, there&#8217;s a myriad of reasons they&#8217;re different, but let&#8217;s focus on flavors and selections. Green Mountain Coffees does not try to compete with the big guys whose bread and butter is traditional and decaf type offerings. They do provide a French roast, a breakfast blend, and their &#8220;Our Blend&#8221;, that all of the coffee shops in Vermont were begging for at one point, but they also have a ton of unique offerings. At the time of this writing, Green Mountain Coffees produced more than 100 different coffees under a handful of labels.</p>
<p>Your Pod Coffee Maker And Green Mountain Coffees</p>
<p>Since Green Mountain Coffee makes only Keurig K-Cups, they&#8217;re not going to fit in the standard coffee pod brewer. Green Mountain likely won&#8217;t ever make a normal coffee pod, as you would find in the Home Cafe system, so the standard coffee pod machine will probably remain out of luck. This is because, a few years ago, Green Mountain Coffees actually bought Keurig. It&#8217;s quite likely that this is the whole reason that K-Cups have been such a hit, even though they&#8217;re different from normal pod coffee makers. If you&#8217;re really bent on making it work, or if you just enjoy making your own coffee pods, you could always purchase Green Mountain&#8217;s loose coffee and do it that way.</p>
<p>Other Green Mountain Products</p>
<p>Green Mountain does have products other than coffees, although only a few actually bear the Green Mountain Coffee label. Under the Celestial Seasonings label, they offer various teas, while under the Cafe Escapes label, there are a few different types of hot chocolate. None of these offerings are available as anything other than K-Cups, however.</p>
<p>Want more information on <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com/tag/coffee-pods/'>Green Mountain Coffee Pods</a>? Check out <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com'>Great Coffee Pods</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathleen Perkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like any other pods, Melitta coffee pods are just coffee grounds with small filters wrapped around them, designed for use in coffee pod brewers. There are a lot of different companies that produce coffee pods, and Melitta is one. Melitta also differentiates their pods a bit by calling them "javapods" instead of using the traditional name of "coffee pod".]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just like any other pods, Melitta coffee pods are just coffee grounds with small filters wrapped around them, designed for use in coffee pod brewers. There are a lot of different companies that produce coffee pods, and Melitta is one. Melitta also differentiates their pods a bit by calling them &#8220;javapods&#8221; instead of using the traditional name of &#8220;coffee pod&#8221;.</p>
<p>Do Many People Use Melitta Coffee Pods?</p>
<p>From what I have seen, Melitta coffee pods are only second to the Senseo coffee pod. The difference between first and second place is rather large, though, as Senseo coffee pods are searched for about six times more than Melitta. Just after Melitta is Tassimo coffee pods, but those aren&#8217;t really coffee pods at all, they&#8217;re T-Discs and are exclusive to Tassimo&#8217;s brewers. Anyway, I can safely say that Melitta coffee pods definitely hold a fairly steady second place to Senseo.</p>
<p>Can I Use Melitta Coffee Pods In My Pod Coffee Brewer?</p>
<p>To that, I would say &#8220;most likely&#8221;. As a very general rule, most pods will fit in almost any pod coffee makers, although there are exceptions. Melitta actually labels theirs as &#8220;Universal&#8221;, though, so your coffee pod machine would have to be a real oddball for them not to fit. If you have ever experienced problems with a pod not wanting to fit, though, you probably want to only use whatever has worked for the pod coffee maker that you currently own. As related to the pods fitting, don&#8217;t worry about the javapods label, it&#8217;s just a marketing thing. Melitta does license their name out for a few coffee pod machines, but they don&#8217;t really make them. There is, all things considered, no real reason that a Melitta pod would work any better in a Melitta branded brewer.</p>
<p>Is There Any Reason Why I Should Choose Melitta Coffee Pods?</p>
<p>Melitta&#8217;s pods do come with a few advantages. Even though their pods will fit pretty much any coffee pod brewer, they contain more coffee in each pod than normal. This equates to a richer flavor as well as a stronger overall brew, which most people will prefer, though some might want to stay away from coffee that is stronger if they already twitch their way through the morning. Make a note of that: if you are wanting to try some new things, but also wanting to limit caffeine intake, then you will likely want to look at another brand. Another perk that Melitta coffee pods will give you is that they are wrapped separately in foil, which you would think would be the norm since the main draw of using the coffee pod is freshness, but this is not always so.</p>
<p>Does Melitta Make Any Other Pods?</p>
<p>Since coffee pod machines are, like regular coffee makers, capable of brewing things other than coffee, most makers of pods also produce things other than coffee. Melitta is no exception, as they also make a few blends of tea. Like the coffee, their tea pods should fit just fine in just about anything that is capable of brewing coffee pods.</p>
<p>Visit <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com'>Great Coffee Pods</a> for more information on <a href='http://greatcoffeepods.com'>coffee pods</a>.</p>
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		<title>My Newest Coffee Obsession</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Curtis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living in a big city, I can choose from about ten different coffee makers within a few blocks of my apartment. This is a great thing that I definitely try to take advantage of.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Living in a big city, I can choose from about ten different coffee makers within a few blocks of my apartment. This is a great thing that I definitely try to take advantage of.</p>
<p>Not too long ago, I discovered what has quickly become my favorite source for coffee in the city. While this may sound like a bit of a stretch, I mean it when I say that this could very well be the best cup of coffee in the entire city.</p>
<p>While Stumptown Coffee Roasters was formerly a coffee maker with a presence limited to the Pacific Northwest, the a personal move by the founder to the East coast has led to a New York presence.</p>
<p>It seems that everything on the menu may very well be great. I&#8217;ve heard others say this, and the theory has proved true thus far. The coffee is higher grade than anything you&#8217;ll find at Starbucks or Dunkin&#8217; Donuts, and it&#8217;s hard for me to go back to those after trying Stumptown&#8217;s roast.</p>
<p>Interestingly enough, the prices aren&#8217;t much higher than those that you&#8217;d find at a Starbucks or Dunkin&#8217; Donuts. This is a great thing when you consider the difference in the quality of the beans. One negative is the fact that they only accept cash, though I don&#8217;t know if that&#8217;s specific to the location I&#8217;ve been to.</p>
<p>Many share my love for Stumptown Coffee Roasters, and the brand has won numerous awards, not to mention the heaps of praise one could easily find for the coffee maker by searching for reviews online.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve seen people on both the East coast and the West coast claiming that Stumptown brews the best coffee they&#8217;ve ever had. It&#8217;s rare to find a brand that wins such universal acclaim, especially in coffee cities like Seattle.</p>
<p>Make it a point to get to a Stumptown if you live in a city with a location. While there aren&#8217;t many of them, it&#8217;s worth the small trip if it requires a few extra minutes of your time.</p>
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		<title>Expresso Coffee Is More Than Just A Cup Of Coffee</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lucia Latte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Expresso coffee has been around for a long time but the term that we refer to it by today is relatively new. Expresso coffee is named after espresso the term that originated in Italy to describe individually brewed coffee. Espresso in Italian means brewed for you. There is some popular confusion on what exactly Expresso coffee is.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Expresso coffee has been around for a long time but the term that we refer to it by today is relatively new. Expresso coffee is named after espresso the term that originated in Italy to describe individually brewed coffee. Espresso in Italian means brewed for you. There is some popular confusion on what exactly Expresso coffee is.</p>
<p>One of the misconceptions behind expresso coffee is that it pertains to a particular type of bean. This is actually untrue. Expresso coffee can actually made from any bean. It does not matter if it is decaf or bold, Columbian or Jamaican. Actually your favorite coffee been can be used to make espresso. This does not mean that the bean is not a very important part of the process it simply means that the bean does not make the coffee espresso.</p>
<p>The blend of the beans is also something that is often credited with being what is different with Expresso coffee. Blends just like beans may be made with Expresso coffee in mind but this does not mean that a cup of coffee made with these blends is Expresso coffee.</p>
<p>The roast is also disassociated as being the difference with Expresso coffee. In fact there is no one single roast that is correct for Expresso coffee. Roast is a personal choice and there are different roasts that tend to be popular in different parts of the world. The traditional roast in Italy is a medium roast while California&#8217;s tend to prefer a bold roast.</p>
<p>Generally coffee is about what is in the coffee such as the bean and the blend but this is not the case for Expresso coffee. Expresso coffee is actually all about the way it is brewed. Remember this does not mean that there are not certain blends or beans that are designed for Expresso coffee but rather that the brewing method is the true difference between Expresso coffee and other types of coffee. Expresso coffee is actually not a cup of coffee at all at least not in the traditional sense. Expresso coffee is actually a small shot of coffee that has been brewed from extra fine ground beans and prepared under lots of pressure.</p>
<p>The method of making Expresso coffee has been considered by some as an art. While the machine that is used certainly has a factor the amount of pressure that is applied against the grounds when being placed in the filter makes a big difference. A good Expresso coffee will have a small creamy layer on the top. This layer is known as crema. The correct amount of crema is what separates an outstanding cup of Expresso coffee from a mediocre cup of Expresso coffee.</p>
<p>The way Expresso coffee is drank is as specialized as the way it is brewed. The proper method of drinking Expresso coffee is to lift the cup to just below the nose and then inhale the aroma. Savor this aroma and then drink the Expresso coffee in several large gulps almost like you would a good lager. Once the cup has been emptied it should be placed diligently onto the saucer.</p>
<p>It is not a sin to sweeten Expresso coffee but it is best savored just the way it was brewed. However if you are the type that just has to have a little sugar with your coffee feel free to add it to your Expresso coffee. In fact it is often done this way in Italy. No matter if you like it sweet or not enjoying a cup of Expresso can be a very unique and bold experience.</p>
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