We spend a lot of time in coffee shops as most of our readers do and whether you’re online looking at www.satellitestarinternet.com comparing internet plans or studying for your MCATs you’ve got to stay caffeinated. Here are a few of our favorite drinks to order when we know we’ve got a lot of work to do
A Large Brewed Coffee – Yep, the old standby has the most bang for the buck when it comes Read the rest of this entry »
There are many different ways to bring the local coffee shop right to your own kitchen. No need to stop on your way to work, wait in line, and pay premium pricoes when its all available to you at home for a fraction of the price. First make sure you have a good coffee brewer that meets your needs. For example, if you are the only coffee drinker in your household, no need to buy a 10 cup maker. There are great single Read the rest of this entry »
The phrase “just hanging out at the coffee shop’ holds the suggestion of an ordinary and humdrum afternoon activity. The coffee shop used to be seen as the place where you took a date that was likely to bomb, or where elderly aunts and grandfathers held their daily court on the weather and politics. Menu options were limited to sugary breakfast foods, and anything could be had to drink as long as it had to do with basic coffee.
Coffee enthusiasts today understand that their customers want to be able to buy Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes the first thing you wake up to in the morning is the smell of coffee. But when you got to drink that cup of aromatic coffee, it tastes like something bitter. Our nose can trick us into thinking something is going to taste good just because it smells good. Smells can be deceiving in so many ways. The smell of a cake in the oven can make you want to cut into the first piece, only to find that the cake has no sugar in it and is flat.Additional information can be found at http://www.everydayhealth.com/allergy-specialist/lost-sense-of-smell.aspx. Read the rest of this entry »
Coffee after dinner or in the middle of the day calls for a snack. Some of the greatest things in life are perfectly accommodated by a good cup of joe.
1. Doughnuts. What goes together better than coffee and doughnuts? You don’t have to be part of a police department to dunk a soft, fresh doughnut into a steaming cappuccino.
2. Coffee cake. The crumbly cinnamon sugar washes down deliciously with a creamy cup. With a raspberry filling, Read the rest of this entry »
The smell of coffee is hypnotizing, but the taste is better. Coffee ranges from dark and robust to light and sweet flavors. The smell of coffee is important. When choosing a new coffee blend, choose something that attracts your nose! Go ahead, smell them all! Don’t be shy, now. Some of my favorite blends are classic hazelnut, exotic-tasting coconut, and French roast. My all-time favorite coffee treat is coconut coffee with coconut milk creamer (available in your local grocery store). Can you tell that I love coconut? It is simply divine. I’m not too picky, however, Read the rest of this entry »
When discussing coffee brewing, people tend to have many different opinions on whether using whole beans or ground makes for better flavor. The truth is, it really depends on personal preference, and favored coffee style. There are several “styles” of coffee preference as well. The black or cream-and-sugared morning cup, the flavored made-at-home-with-a-french-press cup, the quick-stop-to-a-coffee-shop-for-a-gourmet cup, and more. Now, if you prefer just a cup of plain black coffee first thing in the morning, you can usually get Read the rest of this entry »
With the many new available, high-tech coffee “gadgets” out there, one of the old tried-and-true standards for making coffee still remains to be one of the best. This is the classic percolator. The percolator’s popularity has declined in recent years, with many younger coffee drinkers not understanding what a fine cup of coffee this type of coffee-brewing device can produce. Percolators produce a hotter coffee and more robust flavor than many other brewing methods.
There are Read the rest of this entry »