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Espresso Machines - The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:09:36 -0400

Although coffee and bread may not have much to do with one another, the invention of the espresso machine has revolutionized the ability to home brew espresso for coffee lovers the world over. The very first espresso machines were being used in homes at the beginning of the 20th century. Patented by Luigi Bezzera of Milan, Italy, in 1901, the first espresso machines were of the piston lever variety, which was powered solely by steam pressure. These simple espresso machines do not have any moving parts. They sit on your stovetop and the water is heated in the bottom of the machine where the steam forces the water up into the middle section of the machine where the espresso is actually brewed. Although there have been advances in technology since the invention of Luigi Bezzera's espresso machine, these stovetop varieties are still very popular today and can be found in kitchens in the likes of Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain. More modern espresso machines have since been developed and are being used all over North America, from the home to the coffee house. **End Summary** Topics: Espresso maker]]> espresso]]> hot beverage]]> coffee]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> With a great selection Espresso Machines , check out Morning Coffee Shop's website, Morningcoffeeshop.com .

Facts - One of North America's Favorite Beverages

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:07:59 -0400

One of the most popular beverages in North America is a cup of hot coffee. Many North Americans consume these beverages every day, and so few know anything about the history of coffee or even how it is produced. The following 20 facts, from the very well known to the obscure, will give you a little bit of insight into that morning beverage we all love to consume - coffee: 1) Coffee is a hot beverage brewed from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. 2) The seeds are harvested from the fruit of coffee plants, which are called coffee cherries. 3) These seeds are harvested twice a year; Once from the south of the equator between April and May and the second time from the North of the equator between September and March. 4) Once ripe, the coffee cherries are picked and the seeds are extracted. The seeds, referred to as green coffee, are then roasted where they double in size and turn into the dark chocolate brown colour to form the familiar coffee bean. 5) Roasting only begins when the temperature inside the seed reaches 200Â°C. **End Summary** Topics: Coffee]]> coffee maker]]> coffee machine]]> coffee beans]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For freshly roasted coffee with a great selection, check out Morning Coffee Shop's website, Morningcoffeeshop.com .

Perfect Cup of Joe - From Grinds to Coffee Grinders

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:06:22 -0400

Beverages are one of life's little pleasures, especially when it comes in the form of a steaming cup of hot coffee. Real coffee lovers will tell you that the only thing better than drinking a fresh cup of hot coffee is first preparing it yourself, particularly when it includes grinding your own coffee beans. In order to grind your own coffee beans you first need to know a bit about the different types of grinds. There are three basic types: fine, medium and coarse. 1) Coarse Grinds Coarse grinds are best for your typical percolating coffee maker. You should only use your coffee grinder to grind the coffee beans for approximately 10 seconds. 2) Medium Grinds In order to make medium ground coffee beans, which also work well in regular coffee makers, you should only grind the beans for a maximum of 5 seconds. 3) Fine Grinds If you have your very own espresso maker you will want to make sure you use your coffee grinder a little bit longer, for about 30 seconds. Espresso makers require very fine grinds in order to work properly. **End Summary** Topics: Coffee]]> coffee grinder]]> coffee grinds]]> coffee beans]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> With a great selection Espresso Machines , check out Morning Coffee Shop's website, Morningcoffeeshop.com .