Author Login | Popular Articles | RSS Feeds | Sitemap

Home | Food-and-drink | Coffee


Why The Gourmet Coffee Craze?

By: Dean Caporella

Okay, coffee isn't what it used to be. Drinking coffee today is almost like sampling wine. Fine taste, smooth texture, good body... gourmet coffee has become the buzz word in coffee circles.

For a confessed caffeine addict like myself, the change in the way I look at coffee these days has been amazing. I put it down to the many varieties of gourmet coffee now available. Just walk into your favorite coffee shop and what used to be a simple procedure of asking for a coffee, two sugars and cream is now a few minutes of deep deliberation as you scan up and down the price board to decide whether you want a flat white, latte, cappucino... and the list goes on.

Isn't all coffee created equal? Not if you talk to gourmet coffee experts. Terms like nitrogen flushed to retain freshness; hand picked beans; roasted to perfection and so and so on. Columbian blend, french roasted, Kenya blend... brewing at the right temperature; whether to freeze or not to freeze coffee beans: I swear, you nearly need to have a degree in coffee drinking just to decipher the maze of gourmet coffee and coffee language out there.

Make no mistake, gourmet coffee has become big business. Not just for drinkers but now giving gourmet coffee as a gift has become ritzy. I visited a friend recently who has bought himself a coffee maker. "Would you like a coffee," he asked. "Sure would," I replied.

"Great," he said. "One of the best cappucinos you'll ever have coming right up."

Then I watched him go to work. It was sheer artistry. First he ground the beans; then he warmed the water; and then with pinpoint accuracy he heated the milk to the right temperature. "Here you are. Enjoy that," he said proudly as he offered me the coffee. Sarcastically I replied..."That's great. Just as well I wasn't in a hurry!"

Where did the term gourmet coffee originate? Well, as far as I can ascertain, a gourmet coffee blend probably includes coffee beans from a variety of origins. A gourmet coffee blend may include beans from Columbia and Kenya along with a touch of Costa Rica and Brazil. As opposed to single origin coffee which originates from one source. So a gourmet coffee blend is a little like a mixed marriage...or an even better analogy would be like a Deep Space Nine gathering of a variety of different universal characters. Now I'm getting deep.

Whatever your preference, one thing that is certain is that gourmet coffee is here to stay. An single origin coffee lovers will just have to get used to the idea.

Article Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com

About the Author:
Dean Caporella is a professional broadcaster and by his own admission; a semi coffee addict. Gourmet coffee has peaked his interest. For the latest news and reviews in the world of coffee go to www.coffeemakerheaven.com

Tags: , , , ,
| Print | Ezine Ready | |

Recent Coffee Articles

  • You Can Cooking Live Lobster Right By: Parmod Sharma - There is nothing more exciting than having a live lobster delivered to your doorstep. Especially when this lobster is alive and kicking! For starters you may be wondering if this is even possible, unless of course you live in the New England area. Well, it definitely is.
  • It Is Organic Coffee In A Cup By: Jennifer Seaton - A normal person consumes at least five cups of steaming brewed coffee a day. An average cup of coffee is enough to keep a full-grown man awake for the next four hours. A man is awake for sixteen hours in one day.
  • Information About The Many Coffee Facts By: Jennifer Seaton - Coffee may be a common beverage, but it has a great story to tell. The start for the lowly coffee bean has been a slow process that eventually led it into the state of prominence that it now enjoys.
  • Information About Coffee Originations By: Jennifer Seaton - Let me tell you a story of a man who loves coffee. Let me tell you about Tony, the man who loves coffee. Tony loves coffee, which isn't hard to see. He starts his every day with a cup or two of his favorite coffee.
  • How To Use Coffee Shop For Business By: Jennifer Seaton - Coffee shops have existed for generations. It was only after one of the co-founders of Starbucks brought this concept to the United States that cafes sprouted on almost every corner.
  • How To Use A Coffee Machine By: Jennifer Seaton - Coffee machines that aren't clean properly will surely experience problems in the future. One method that should be done regularly is descaling which is a term that enables the user to remove lime that may cause damage to either the boiler or the pump.
  • How To Start Your Own Coffee Business By: Jennifer Seaton - Just like any type of business, establishing your own coffee shop may require a bit of planning and preparation. True, coffee shops may seem like an attractive business opportunity to get into, but success will depend on each step that you take.
  • How To Start Each Day With A Cup Of Coffee By: Jennifer Seaton - Coffee lovers always start the day by having a cup in the morning. Instead of going to the store and buying one, those who have a machine at home can enjoy the taste by making it in the kitchen.
  • Three Recipes for Frozen Desserts Using Artificial Sweeteners Your Family. By: Vipen Zizta - Looking for some dessert suggestions that use artificial sweet 75a eners? From ice cream to cake and everything in between, artificial sweeteners can help you reduce the sugar content and enjoy your sweets without the glycemic load incurred by sugar. What's for dinner tonight?
  • Look at the Process of Cooking Grains By: JHON RICKY - All grains, with the exception of rice, and the various grain meals, require prolonged cooking with gentle and continuous heat, in order to so disintegrate their tissues and change their starch into dextrin as to render them easy of digestion.

Comments

Search Ebay

Still can't find what you are looking for? Search for it!


Add to Google
ArticleSnatch Authors:
Member Login Sign Up Submit Articles FAQ Submission Guidelines Top Authors
For Publishers:
Most Popular Articles Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Terms of Service
For Everyone:
Blog About Us Link to Us Contact Us New Stuff Link Directory Privacy Policy Sitemap Resources
Our Sites:
Free Magazines Book Your Hotel Stay Free MySpace Tools Massive Video Collection Broadband Speed Test
Click here to submit your free, permanent ads to TheFreeAdForum.com!

Submit Your link to the Open Link Directory Project

Copyright 2005-2008 MJE Sales, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Proud member of the ArticleCkr Search Network Search Network!
ArticleSnatch.com is free for both publishers and authors to use and is supported entirely from advertising revenue.
Use of our service is protected by our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.