Is there a more discussed drink on the planet than coffee? Everyone has an opinion; it's good for you...it's bad for you... only have two cups a day... don't freeze the beans... no, wait - yes, go ahead, freeze the beans. Who knows!

What type of coffee maker should you buy; a single cup coffee maker, espresso coffee maker, commercial coffee maker, Bunn coffee maker, Senseo coffee maker... what's the advantage of using a coffee pod? Are you a gourmet coffee fan? What do you think of Gevalia coffee? What are your coffee storage habits like? Do you freeze coffee beans?... simply a myriad of questions and coffee is such a terrific conversation point.

Ever been stuck for a gift idea? Who hasn't. I have never failed to impress with a coffee gift basket. They make a wonderful gift and let's face it, it won't be shoved in a wardrobe somewhere to gather dust. A coffee gift basket can come in all shapes and sizes and believe me, you will impress.

Gourmet Coffee For The Morning Person?

What's the first thing people look for when they get up in the morning. Yes, that's right. A heart starter. So then how can it be bad for your heart? You've heard it often.. "I need a coffee. I need to wake up."

Instead of cutting down on coffee, the human race has found ways to expand on this popular drink. There's the famous cappuccino; a cafe latte; short black; long black; an espresso; a flat white and the list goes on and on. Fortunes have been made with coffee. Just look at some of the major franchises around the world. And then there's my favorite. Where can you get the best cup of coffee from? I bet you've got a favorite haunt. I know I do.

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Too Many Coffee Beverages To Mention

Can you believe the number of coffee drinks available to consumers today? I don't know about you but you almost need a degree in coffee identification to keep up with the amount of flavors available. Here's a shortlist: cappuccinos, espresso, caffe latte, mocha, flat white, gourmet, iced, double shot espresso and the list goes on.

In my childhood days you had a choice; percolated or instant and we just drank coffee because it helped "blow out the cobwebs" first thing in the morning or gave you that kick you needed in the middle afternoon to get through the rest of the day.

Drive thru coffee outlets have been popular first stops for people traveling to work in American cities for a long time now and this phenomenon is starting to catch on elsewhere. Coffee is talked about in different terms with the world gourmet now introduced into coffee vocabulary.

Coffee Houses Became Common Meeting Places

Coffee houses spread across Europe and soon they became gathering places for those intellectuals who debated among themselves. In fact, nothing has really changed with cafe style shops commonplace just about everywhere in the western world today. Once settlers began to arrive in the Americas, coffee soon followed.

By the time of the American Revolution, since the patriots had decided not to drink tea in protest, coffee was actually adopted as the national drink. Since that time, it has continued its domination and is the most popular beverage when you take into consideration all countries.

In modern times, coffee franchises have become big business; Starbucks and Gloria Jeans are just two of the giants of the coffee industry. Street corner coffee vans are a popular first stop for many western world workers on their way to work in the morning.

The interesting thing with coffee is you don't necessarily have to drink it to enjoy it. A dose of fresh coffee aroma first thing in the morning is just about the closest thing to heaven for this author.

At Coffeemakerheaven.com we hope to provide as much information and news as possible on this popular conversational topic. So keep coming back often, grab a cuppa and read through the latest news in the world of coffee and check out the deals on all types of coffee makers.

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unding espresso coffee? When the term espresso gets mentioned it seems to attract attention.

There's nothing really mysterious about this delightful black brew other than it's the coffee version of taking a shot of something a little stronger. Maybe that's what they would do in a wild west saloon bar dedicated wholly and solely to coffee drinkers..."Give me a shot of espresso bartender...no, in fact, leave the pot. I've got some serious drinkin' to do!"

Espresso is the Italian word for "pressed out." The end product is created by way of passing hot water through ground coffee. There is a good degree of pressure involved both in delivering the water and coffee but the extract produced makes even the most avid coffee drinker go wobbly at the knees.

Crema

The word crema may not mean much to most but in espresso coffee it's by far the most important extract. It's basically a reddish foam-like substance which floats atop the coffee and is made up of oils, proteins and sugar – present in the coffee grounds.

The crema along with the caffeine in the natural coffee produces a thick syrupy liquid that is rich, full of heavenly aroma, and great to taste. Normally, it takes a barista about half a minute to pull a shot of espresso coffee. A freshly brewed espresso coffee must not be stored, as it will lose its original taste and flavor.

How To Brew A Good Espresso

One of the fascinating aspects of making an espresso coffee is watching the many versions of how to do it. Truth is, there is really only a few but it's one of those things, like wine tasting, where every one is an expert. Heres a quick guide in brewing an espresso:

- Make sure the roasted beans are no more than 5 days old at tops. Two days is ideal.

- Avoid roasting the beans too dark. If buying roasted beans then make sure they are light enough otherwise they could lose their natural ingredients.

- Grind the beans to create an even texture with a good quality grinder.

- Grinding the beans just before producing a shot of espresso is the ideal scenario.

- Make sure the water used in your espresso machine is filtered.

- Pre-heat your espresso coffee cup. Cups are generally small and thick in nature which is by design because it's said thick cups with narrow openings helps preserve the aroma and taste of the coffee.

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I am a former chef from Canada, and I would recommend a good Italian brand, I like Gioia, Ranndanza, Medila D`Oro.

But if you have a good Italian imported food store in town, buy a few smaller packages, store them in the freezer to prevent them from going rancid, I grind mine for each pot, I have a stove top 6 cup one, and judge the flavour yourself, for machines the same, you will see a different level of "Crema"the foaming on the top, some a roasted more and have a more fuller flavour, this is something you have to judge for yourself.

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whats the difference between a coffee maker and a expresso machine?

Espresso machine makes little bits of coffee, and has a steamer spout for the milk to be frothed, you can make "Espresso" (Just coffee beans darker roasted) in a regular coffee maker, you just can't steam the milk for "Cappuccino" (Espresso coffee with steamed milk on top of it)

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Once you start making your own Italian espresso and espresso-based beverages at home, you will find that it is a ritual. Because of this, your ritual equipment, your espresso coffee machine and your espresso coffee grinder, must be kept in top condition so that they can help you brew the very best shot of espresso.

Espresso machines and espresso grinder need regular upkeep, everything from cleaning to changing parts. Finding espresso machine parts and espresso grinder parts can be done very easily, as there are hundreds of suppliers online.

You already know that your coffee grinder is the key element in distinguishing regular espresso from extraordinary espresso. Coffee flavor and aroma and body characteristics are dependent on the size of the grind and when it comes to espresso the grind is everything. That's why your espresso grinder should be well preserved and in top condition and replacing grinder parts should be just as important as the initial investment.

Espresso grinders and their parts

Espresso coffee grinders will have to be durable to start off with because if they are in the home of real Italian espresso lovers they'll be put to big use. There are many parts to a grinder, including the doser, the adjustment mechanism and the burr.

The doser is just a large cylinder at the front of the machine that collects the ground coffee. The adjustment mechanism simply adjusts the size of the desired grind. The burr controls the speed. The choice of burr will depend on your grinder choice, of course, but you can also choose another burr depending on your needs. You need to have a burr that will allow for a consistent and even grind because the better the grind the better the flavor of the ground coffee. In fact, a more control speed of grinding will end up giving you added flavor. In essence, the less aggressively the coffee bean is processed the better the flavor in the end. This is something to consider when first purchasing your coffee grinder or when buying new parts for your already existent grinder.

All of these grinder parts can be found easily through outlets on the Internet.

Staying ahead of your grinder needs

You will probably choose parts that are made specifically for the brand of espresso grinder you own, though if you are impressed with a part from another brand you may be able to interchange. It's always best to read the reviews. Most coffee-related websites or retailers often have numerous articles and reviews about any new machine or part or accessory that is introduced on the market. It's important to keep abreast of all the information because your coffee machine and espresso grinder parts will always been to be tended to so your faithful coffee machine and grinder never fail you.

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Which espresso machine is the best choice?

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If those are your choices, I'd go with the Lello, although the Breville's not bad either. I'd avoid the first two.

One thing to remember is that espresso needs a very fine grind (regular grinders won't work well enough) and pre-ground coffee will be too stale for good flavor. Keep your budget open for a good grinder.

If you don't want to spend more money, look at the Bialetti http://www.espressozone.com/8964.html It will make very good espresso from a more conventional grind. It will even make crema (although not as much as a powerful machine, but as much or more than your choices).

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Most espresso machines on the market offer a great number of features and deliver delicious tasting espresso. They also have one problem...most espresso machines operate manually. Enter the automatic espresso machine. Automatic espresso machines will grind the coffee beans, put the grounds in the hopper, then fill the reservoir with water, heat the water and then force the heated water through the grounds to produce a perfect cup of espresso every time. Some high-end machines will even dump the used grounds from the hopper when finished so that the machine is ready for the next brewing cycle.

Most automatic espresso machines are used by commercial coffee shops like Starbucks. Commercial coffee shops use the automatic machines to produce a consistent product on a steady basis. Consistency in the commercial market is much more important than quantity when brewing the perfect espresso.

Consistency starts with the basic ingredients and how they are mixed. To make a consistent espresso there is very little margin for error. Automatic espresso machines can perform the task of brewing a great espresso with very little margin of error. When the grounds are added manually, there is often an opportunity for error. Too much or too little grounds can make or break a great flavored espresso. By using an automatic espresso machine, the grounds and the water are measured exactly right each time so every cup will have the same flavor and consistency. And when the machine is finished clean up is a snap, you wont have to worry about dumping the grounds from the hopper because it does it on its own. Automatic machines also cut down on the time between cups which in the commercial world can help increase productivity and profits.

Automatic espresso machines are not just for commercial use. If you have been thinking about getting an automatic espresso machine for your home, then you are not alone. Automatic espresso machines for the private sector are becoming more and more popular and sales are increasing each year. Even with the automatic machines growing popularity, some people feel that an automatic espresso machine removes the personal touch when it comes to making their espresso. There will still be those that feel the need to hand grind their own beans and measure everything by hand. Some people will just never trust a great espresso shot to a machine, no matter what the time savings.

But for those who make a lot of coffee at home, the thought of having their very own automatic espresso machine is so enticing that they are not concerned with how much a dent it puts in their budget. To these people, the more automatic machine is the better. But with automation and high quality comes higher prices. Generally, the more automatic the machine is and the better the quality, the higher the price. However, when you consider the ease of making espresso and the quality and consistency of the finished product plus the time savings involved, true espresso lovers will consider the high price a worthwhile expense.

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Coffee has its own language . Some of the terms that are frequently used are as follows:

Auto Frother: used to automatically froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes

Automatic Drip Coffee Maker: a machine used to automatically heat water and filter through coffee.

Automatic Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker: as the name itself says this is an espresso machine having controllable, programmable coffee dosing.

Bean to Cup: Machines having Bean To Cup will usually have the capacity to do everything from grinding the beans to filling a cup with coffee.

Boiler: It is the steam machine inside coffee maker. These large boilers are usually more powerful and produce more hot water for beverages.

Boiler Element: It is an element that heats boilers in electric espresso coffee makers.

Cappuccino: A beverage based on Italian espresso.

Cup Warmer: Here the cups are placed for warming. It is a metal portion at the top of the espresso coffee maker.

Dosing: it is the amount of grams or brewed coffee per cup.

Drip Tray: it is the part of espresso coffee maker where the coffee cup sits for filling.

Espresso: it is a rich Italian black coffee preceded with speciality coffees.

Filter Basket: A filter made up of metal where grounds are placed for brewing.

Filtered Method: the process of seperating coffee from water.

French Press: A cylindrical coffee maker in which ground coffee is steeped then filtered. Coffee grounds are pushed to the bottom of the pot with the plunger. Coffee stays in the top of the pot.

Fully Automatic Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker: machines which helps in automatically managing the brewing process.

Grind: the process of preparing coffee beans for coffee brewing is called Grinding.

Group: The part of Espresso coffee maker used to brew coffee.

Group Handle: Portion of espresso coffee maker used to hold the filter basket that ground coffee goes into.

Heat Exchanger: helps in heating water for coffee without taking water from the boiler.

Hopper: This is the portion of grinder that holds coffee beans.

Knock-out Box: It is a container used to remove the used coffee grounds from group handle.

Latte: A beverage that is prepared on mixing one quarter coffee, three quarters of steamed, hot milk with little froth.

Mocha: This is the term used to describe a hot beverage made from espresso, chocolate and milk.

Moka Pot: Classic Italian espresso-maker used on top of the stove.

Percolator: A type of coffee maker that runs water continuously through the coffee grounds to make coffee.

Pour/Pour Speed/Pour Time: It is defined as the amount of time required to pour coffee from group into cup. Should be 25 to 30 seconds for espresso.

Pump: This is the device that moves water through the coffee maker.

Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker: machine without pre-set dosing capability.

Steam Arm/Wand: metal tube delivering steam to froth milk.

Super Automatic Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker: the brewing process from coffee bean to fresh cup of coffee in addition to other features such as a water filter is being automatically managed by this machine.

Tamping: process of pressing ground coffee into filter basket.

Vacuum coffee maker: machine using vacuum process to make coffee.

Traditional espresso coffee maker: a traditional way of preparing coffee without using bean to cup automated model.

Water Filter: filters dirts from water for better coffee taste.

Water Font: nozzle used to dispense water from machine boiler.

Water Softener: This is a must have for anyone using hard water as it filters lime and minerals from water, preventing build up of scales in the coffee maker.

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What single cup coffee maker is better all the round?

I'm looking for a reliable single cup coffee maker that makes good coffee and the pods/cups will be easy to find.and not over a 100 bux.

my father has a gevalia single cup coffee maker...he seems to love it..and i doubt it's over 100 dollars.

Brewing The Perfect Cup Of Coffee

Everyday you've just got to pick up a publication somewhere and there's been another study conducted on coffee. For example, it may increase the risk of heart attack but then again, maybe it wont. Coffee can cause your skin to dry and then again, maybe it doesn't. Go figure. Coffeemakerheaven.com gathers news from a variety of sources to keep you up to date on the world of coffee.

Coffee is such a broad subject today. It encompasses a whole range of associated products. Coffee maker, coffee beans, coffee pod, gourmet coffee, one cup coffee maker, coffee gift basket... and the list goes on. This site is dedicated more to coffee makers and the deals you can find at the best prices.

One of the biggest issues we've seen with people buying coffee makers is over capitalizing and quite often, they'll get drawn into a machine that just doesn't suit them. For example, what's the point of buying a 10 cup coffee maker when you only drink one to two cups a day?

So keep coming back often, grab a cuppa and read through the latest deals and news in the world of coffee makers.

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Coffee is a common beverage that many people consider a daily staple. It helps to start their day or round out their night. Enjoying a good cup of coffee can be relaxing, stimulating, rejuvenating and simply delicious. If you are a regular coffee drinker you may already know that the taste and quality of the coffee you drink has everything to do with what you add to your coffee before you drink but most important, how the coffee is made.

Many coffee preparers believe that one of the best ways to prepare coffee is to grind the beans right at the time the coffee is to be made, preserving the fullest flavor of the bean by not cutting it until the last minute. Others indicate that it is the type of coffee maker selected that determines the greatest flavor.

Perhaps the most common are automatic drip coffee makers. These inexpensive machines allow you to place a coffee filter inside the basket and coffee grounds go into the filter, which is made out of paper. Cold water is then filtered through the coffee system and drips into the glass carafe, which is seated on a warming plate. Some variations on the automatic drip coffee makers include those which have no carafe and allow one cup to be poured directly at a time, keeping the rest inside the maker.

Percolator coffee makers are often the preferred choice for companies and institutions where large amounts of coffee are needed at once. Percolators can make as many as 24 cups of coffee in the larger makers while some smaller ones may make just a single serving. Coffee is made via a circulating method where hot water is boiled as it runs over the grounds repeatedly. This method tends to make very strong coffee that is sometimes bitter tasting.

Stovetop espresso coffee makers work where a funnel filter filled with coffee is placed in a boiler that has water in it. With a top fitted on tighter, the entire assembly is placed on a stove burner or can go over an open fire. As the boiler is heated, the coffee brews. This type of coffee maker has no way to stay warm other than the external heat that is continuously applied, which can cause the coffee to burn.

Automatic espresso coffee makers have become increasingly popular over the years. Variations include those that are semi-automatic, fully automatic and super automatic. The most sophisticated models not only grind the coffee beans, but they also eject the used grounds when the brewing is complete. These makers are the preference of those who love bold, rich taste in coffee.

Vacuum coffee makers are probably the least popular of the styles mentioned here. This is a coffee maker that is somewhat complex and works with two containers and a siphoning system. Although brewing only takes a few minutes, those who invest in vacuum coffee makers are sometimes fascinated with the process not because it is fast but because the maker turns the water into a vapor then into coffee.

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Stainless Steel coffee pots?

Hi All, This is one for the coffee fanatics here. Do stainless steel coffee pots add a flavor to the coffee? I've used an SS vacuum coffee mug once or twice and found that it seems to add a tang to the coffee that's in it. The reason I'm asking is that I'm considering buying a Bodum French Press in either stainless or glass. Anybody got an opinion?
Thanks

Whenever you buy a SS coffee brewer, it's recommended to make a waste brew. This will place a coating on the SS container to protect the flavor of the next batch. To clean the container, just rinse with warm water & wipe with a cloth or paper towel. I bought a SS Moka pot and the directions included with it actually told you to do this. It is even more important on aluminum models as they affect the flavor more than SS versions. Plus it protects the aluminum from corrosion.

Making a dead/waste brew is the only time I'll ever use preground coffee, if I have any around.

Every now and then you'll have to properly wash the pot. Just make a new waste batch to prime the pot after it's clean.

It's kind of like curing cast iron pots before you use them.

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Creating a blend of espresso coffee is not easy. It requires an in-depth competence about the coffees, a lot of experience, and never-ending enthusiasm to always challenge yourself and do something better. Plus, that innate magic touch that always distinguishes the champion from the crowd of average players, no matter if we are in golf, tennis, or coffee.

Hours and hours of hard work are needed to cover very carefully the following ten steps:

1. Firstly, you need to sit down and plan your blend 'on paper'. How strange it may appear, Write down what you have in mind. You must imagine what types of coffee you will blend together, before actually doing it.
2. Put in front of you on a table all the green coffees that are in your availability. As an example, you might have 4 Santos, 5 from Nicaragua, etc. An expert coffee alchemist (as I like to call them) may have over 50 types of coffee in his ... 'private collection'.
3. Take the first green coffee, the one that should represent your main ingredient. Say it is one of your Santos.
4. Roast 3 types of it: blonde, medium, dark. Put them apart with labels that will be helpful later to recognize them.
5. Take now another coffee. Which one? Mmhm, we cannot disclose part of the secret. Proceed selecting more coffees, and roasting each of them with one or two or three intensities.

   How many coffees are needed to create an espresso blend? It depends. They can be up to 7-10 for the finest, most exclusive blends.

6. Once all coffees are roasted and labelled, let them have a rest for approximately 10 days.
7. When all coffees are ready, it is possible to start blending them. It is not an easy exercise at all: just consider that our Coffee Alchemist might have prepared so far from 5 up to 20+ different coffees (types of green coffee used, times the number of roasts for each of them). The number of possible combinations is huge!

   Anyhow, it is now time to take your coffee roadmap (the piece of paper as of point 1), and start the first combination blending the coffees (type and roast) at given percentages. Example: 35% Santos + 25% Ethiopia + ... (numbers are just random).

8. Grind this first blend (differently for espresso or for mocha).
9. Brew and cup the coffee: how do you like it? Is it what you expected? What is missing? Too spicy? or just a little bit bitter? Would you like it more creamy? Etc. etc. Evaluation is key, in order to score this blend and figure out how to beat it with the next one.
10. Drink a glass of water to clean the mouth. Wait 15-20 minutes, then combine, grind, brew and cup the next blend.

Steps 8 to 10 are to be repeated, combination after combination, until the wished espresso blend is reached.

As said at the beginning, the above ten steps path is not an easy journey. The involved factors are:

- how many green coffees were selected

- how many roasts have you done for each of them

- how do you mix them, what is the percentage of each of those coffees in the ideal blend.

Great care, love, knowledge and patience are needed to achieve the best result, and 'discover' the right blend.

It is not a 1-day task. Very often, the Coffee Alchemist takes 2 months before leaving his lab fully satisfied, with a new 'baby' ready to delight our palate.

I wish each of you can meet one of these espresso blends one day. When you will be enjoying it, don't forget to give thanks in your mind to him, the Coffee Alchemist. Somehow, he will know and will be happy.

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What is the best "grind and brew" automatic coffee maker?

I'm looking for an automatic "Grind and Brew" coffee maker with a timer. This type of coffee maker automatically grinds whole beans and brews the coffee for you based on timer settings. There are a few on the market from Cuisinart and Capresso, but not many reviews out there. Can anyone either recommend one or warn me about ones that don't work very well?

I have a Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew Thermal and it works quite well for me. I add the water and place the beans in the grinder and program it to go off right b4 I get up. It shuts off with 5 beeps when the coffee is finished and stays hot to warm for a few hours.
The only thing is that, sometimes, I have to use the grinder twice to make sure all of the beans are ground down (I guess I like a STRONG cup of coffee).
I found the coffee maker a liquidator shop and paid $77 for it.