Saturday, June 26, 2010

COFFEE POD BRANDS

There are so many different brands of coffee pods from which you can choose. Some single serve coffee machines like the Philips Senseo and the Black & Decker Home Cafe are compatible with a variety of coffee pod brands. No matter what kind of coffee you enjoy there is something to suit your taste.

Some companies who make coffee pods such as:
1. Aloha Island
Coffee which is produced by Aloha Island comes from the Kona region of Hawaii's big island. Low in acid and free from pesticides, the delectable 100% Kona from this brand is available in a variety of tempting flavors. Your choices include Chocolate Macadamia and French Vanilla.

2. Folgers
Folgers coffee pods can be used with various machine including the Black & Decker Home Cafe. Folgers coffee pods such as Classic Roast, Classic Roast Decaffeinated, French Vanilla and 100% Colombian.

3. Home Cafe
These coffee pods come in many delicious varieties and are suited to the Black & Decker Home Cafe single serve machine.

4. Lacas Passion Cafe
The plantation grown Arabica coffee beans imported by this brand are of the highest quality and comes in a variety of delightful flavors.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

COFFEE PODS

Coffee pods or known as coffee pads are pre-packaged ground coffee beans in their own filter.

A variation coffee bags, were developed to provide the convenience of instant coffee but maintain the flavor of brewed coffee. They consist of a gauze bag containing a mixture of instant coffee and finely ground roast coffee, which is to be steeped in hot water for approximately five minutes.

The advantages of coffee pods are their ease of use and consistent results. All the work is already done with coffee pods, absolute freshness, exact weight, exact grind with no spoilage and no mess.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

INDONESIAN COFFEE

Indonesia is currently the fourth largest producer of coffee in the world. Indonesia is blessed with an ideal geography for coffee growing.

Arabica coffee production in Sumatra began in the 18th century under Dutch colonial domination, introduced first to the northern region of Aceh as well as in the Lake Toba region to the southwest of Medan.

Coffees from Sumatra are known for smooth, sweet body that is balanced and intense. Occasionally, Sumatra coffees can show grater acidity, which balances the body. This acidity takes on tropical fruit notes and sometimes an impression of grapefruit or lime.

Sulawesi coffees are clean and sound in the cup. They generally display nutty or warm spice notes, like cinnamon or cardamon. Hints of black pepper are sometimes found. Their sweetness, as with most Indonesian coffees, is closely related to the body of the coffee. The aftertaste coats the palate on the finish and is smooth and soft.

Balinese coffee is carefully processed under tight control, using the wet method. This result in a sweet, soft coffee with good consistency. Typical flavors include lemon and other citrus notes.

Coffee pods.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

ORGANIC COFFEE

Coffee that has been grown according to organic farming standard and techniques, without the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides is called organic coffee.

Organic coffee refers to the way coffee, food and fiber, are grown and processed. Organic coffee production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenished soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent, pesticides and fertilizers. Organic coffee is minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives, or irradiation to maintain the integrity of the food.

Organic foods protect from heart disease and cancer, as they contain phenolic compounds. Organic food ensures high food quality, which other conventional foods cannot give. Organic food is natural and fresh.

Indonesian coffee.