The subleties of a good cappuccino maker

By Robert Spicer

Nothing can be compared with the sheer exhilaration of waking up in the morning, feeling dewy fresh, listening to the twittering of birds (not Internet twitter, mind you) and having a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee at an undisturbed leisure! Nothing, absolutely zip can come nearer to this joy. You could be the wealthiest person on earth, but if you're not graced with this sort of happiness, you do not know what you are missing!

I for one can't give up my first cup of joy for anything in this world and all slimming trends can be shelved. My first cup of joe must have creamy milk, right amount of sugar, rich-smelling decoction, all in a large-sized mug. I don't trust in compromises where a cup of aromatic coffee is concerned. Only true coffee buffs will endorse my view.

For a number of years "till about 2 years ago -, I depended on the conventional chrome steel filter for my coffee. Truthfully, I had not even heard of domestic cappuccino maker. I had always thought only coffee bars and restaurants used cappuccino makers for commercial coffee. I had tasted frothy cappuccino a considerable number of times though and had considerably liked the taste.

After giving up my steadfast stainless-steel coffee filter, I had switched over to electric coffee maker that was quite trustworthy. I could make not less than 6 cups of good-flavored coffee at any point of time. I did face Problems when there was no electricity or the inverter went out of order.

Latterly, my sister presented me with a wonderful looking Italian cappuccino maker and wasn't I glad? I could not believe that she had paid less than $100 for it. The best part was, I could use it on any cooking medium and I did not have to be dependent on electricity. It is a three-part device with a sturdy handle and takes just one or two minutes to give you creamy, frothy and super hot cappuccino. Water is added at the bottom chamber, which on boiling mixes with the ground seeds at the center and the freshly brewed decoction combines with the creamy milk at the top to offer you creamy, hot cappuccino!

About the Author:

Through the years the owners of gotitforu have helped many bricks and mortar firms launch grow and flourish by implanting strong business processes and promoting notable client service. In 2011 they made a decision to focus their information experience and commitment totally alone business wrapped around what you want - thus gotitforu was established. So if your looking for just the right gift stop in and check out a large range of espresso machines, cappuccino machines and lots more great products designed simply for you.

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Coffee Percolator

By Grace Lopez

What is a coffee percolator?

It is dangerous to use because it easy to over extract the coffee bean thus making bitter coffee with unpleasant taste and aroma. The coffee percolator is divided into two parts in which the boiling water flows down the central tube and then it is back down through the ground coffee beans.

These are generally made up of two types of metals such as aluminum or stainless steel.

The very first percolator was invented by an American scientist and soldier named Count Rumford in 1814. Percolators cycle the boiling brew continuously through the grounds until reaching the desired strength. The heating device could be stovetop or electrical. The first patent for coffee percolator was awarded to James Mason in the year 1865.

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Gayo Coffee from Aceh

Coffee Gayo is one commodity that comes from the Gayo Highlands. Coffee plantations have been developed since 1908, it flourished in the district of Bener Meriah, Aceh Tengah and Gayo Lues. These three areas are located at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level has the largest coffee plantations in Indonesia that is with an area of approximately 94,800 hectares. One each in Central Aceh District 48 000 hectares involving 33,000 farmers household head (HH), Bener Meriah 39,000 hectares (29,000 households) and 7800 hectares in the district of Gayo Lues with the involvement of as many as 4,000 families of farmers.

Gayo is the name of the native tribes who inhabited this area. The majority of people living as Gayo Coffee Farmers. Arabica coffee varieties dominate the type developed by Gayo coffee farmers. Arabica coffee production resulting from the Gayo Land is the largest in Asia

For their dedication and cooperation in maintaining the quality of his Gayo Coffee, Gayo Organic Coffee Farmers Association (PPKO) in the Gayo Land has got a Fair Trade Certified ™ by the International Fair Trade Organization and on May 27, 2010, Coffee Gayo receive a certificate of IG (Indication Geogafis) submitted to local governments by the Minister of Justice and Human Rights Indonesia. Then in Indonesia Coffee Special Event Auction 10 October 2010 in Bali, back Arabica Coffee Gayo obtain the highest score when Cupping Score. Certification and achievements strengthen its position as the Coffee Organic Coffee Gayo best in the world.

But unfortunately, Coffee Arabica Gayo trademark has been claimed to be owned by a Dutch businessman to be registered after the WTO in Europe three years ago. It makes the struggle for the right brand of coffee conflict between the Government of the Netherlands and Indonesia, which until now has not been completed, but when traced to the right of Geographical Indications (GI) Coffee Arabica Gayo then this is fairly strong evidence of ownership by the government of Indonesia Kopi Gayo.

As a result of a trademark registered by a businessman from the Netherlands native Indonesia Gayo coffee farmers can not export using trademarked Gayo coffee on the products themselves. It is ironic and sad ...

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Coffee And Hungry

"Menurut beberapa orang, mengonsumsi kopi baik untuk menunjang program diet karena membantu kita menahan rasa lapar. Benarkah demikian?"

"According to some people, drinking coffee good to support the diet program because it helps us withstand hunger. Is this correct?"

Not really. According to Dr. Inge Permadhy, MS, SpGK, nutrition specialist from the department of Cipto Mangunkusumo, Jakarta, caffeine in coffee functioning blood vessels dilate and increase the body's metabolism to burn fat. However, it does not mean coffee is able to lose weight. The first reason, we can’t measure how many cups of coffee to be drunk to be an effective fat-burning process. Another reason, there are side effects if you drink too much coffee.

Caffeine increases the production of acid in the stomach, causing indigestion. In addition, we usually drink coffee with sugar added. This would negatively affect blood sugar levels.

The effect of coffee could actually starve does not apply to everyone. Relationship has not been proven scientifically. The most logical explanation is the sugar in a coffee substitute in the body's glucose needs. In some people, the impact doesn’t lead to hunger. However, it can also be caused by the habit and the feeling of drinking coffee if it's already been filled. Instead of drinking coffee, I advise you to exercise if you want to go on a diet.

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Don't drink coffee after dinner

After lunch or a delicious dinner, the more complete if it ends with a delicious cup of coffee. However, researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada warns that drinking coffee after eating fatty foods can increase blood sugar levels up to two-fold.

Apparently, fat affects the body's ability to produce insulin and distribute it to the muscles, triggering a blood sugar rises to the level of potentially dangerous.

"Finally we found that fat and caffeinated coffee could damage the communication between the intestine and pancreas, which can cause we can not clean the sugar from the body easily," said study author, Marie-Soleil Beaudoin.

The research team found that those who drank two cups of caffeinated coffee drinks five hours after digesting fat, blood sugar levels 32 percent higher than those who do not eat fatty foods or beverages. In subsequent testing, showed that blood sugar levels increased by 65 percent compared to when the respondent does not digest fat and caffeinated coffee.

"We have known for years that people with type 2 diabetes risk should limit their caffeine intake. But if the limit intake of saturated fats found in red meat, processed meat, and fast food, and chose a decaf coffee, can improve glucose tolerance , "said Marie-Soleil.

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Five reasons don’t hostile coffee

For coffee lovers, this is a booster energy drinks. Not surprisingly, they can drink more than one cup of coffee a day.

If you know a good way to drink coffee and can control the intake of coffee every day, this drink can indeed provide a positive impact on the body. Among others:

1. Protect the heart.

Coffee drinkers who consumed 1-2 cups of black coffee per day had a lower risk of stroke than those who do not drink coffee. This is caused by the presence of antioxidants contained in coffee.

Coffee has more antioxidants than blueberries. Antioxidants contained in it to help block the bad effects of inflammation in the arteries. Shortly after drinking it, coffee increases blood pressure and heart rate. But after a while, the coffee actually lower blood pressure, because the antioxidants in coffee activate nitric acid in the body, causing blood vessel dilation.

2. Preventing diabetes

Antioxidants coffee, particularly chlorogenic acid and guanines, play a role to enhance the body's cells to insulin that helps regulate blood sugar. In fact, people who drank coffee daily had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to several studies.

3. Maintaining heart health

Coffee can also minimize the risk of cirrhosis and other liver diseases. One analysis of nine studies found that coffee could lower cancer risk by 43% today. This is because the role of antioxidants and caffeine in it.

4. Increase brain power

Drinking coffee regularly can also help reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as Parkinson's. Antioxidants contained in coffee prevent brain cell damage and help the neural network to work more optimally so that the brain works better.

5. Helps relieve headaches

Research shows, 200 milligrams of caffeine can help relieve headaches, including migraine. However no studies that prove how eliminating caffeine headache, but the researchers believe that caffeine increase the activity of brain cells that cause blood vessels in the vicinity tightened.

"The tightening of blood vessels helps relieve the pressure that results in pain," said Robert Shapiro, MD, Ph.D., professor of neurological director of the Headache Clinic and the University of Vermont Medical School, as quoted by page Yahoo! Shine.

However, behind the pleasures, coffee store negative effects for those who do not know how to drink good coffee. Excessive coffee drinking can cause adverse effects, among other things, rising levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, which will make the blood more concentrated.

In addition, the coffee would be very dangerous for people with high blood pressure, because caffeine can increase blood pressure suddenly. For pregnant women, coffee can increase the risk of death in infants. Coffee also lead to bone loss. For ulcer patients, coffee is a great enemy to be avoided because caffeine increases the production of stomach acid. Coffee also creates anxiety, insomnia, and tremors (shaking hands).

In order to avoid negative effects on coffee, select blend of coffee with no added sugar and milk, as well as reduce the dose of coffee you drink each day. Also, select also the type of coffee without the caffeine. And for 'poison' in the coffee can be minimized; do not forget to always consume 2 glasses of water for every one cup of coffee you drink. Read More..

Lampung Coffee Exports Reach USD31.137 Million

Lampung robusta coffee exports in January 2011 reached US$31.137 million US dollars and a volume of 17,957,324 tons.

"Compared to the exports in the earlier month it was a decline," chairman of the Lampung Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters and Industries Muchtar Lutfie said here on Thursday.

In December 2010, the exports reached 26,25,264 tons worth 43.23 million dollars. He said the drop in Lampung coffee exports was caused by the unsatisfactory harvest in several coffee plantation centers in the region.

According to him, in general, coffee harvest in Lampung in 2010 was not so good due to bad weather conditions last year. On the other hand, Muchtar said, Lampung’s robusta coffee exports in January to December 2010 went to 43 countries.

"The exports produced foreign exchange earnings reaching 392.619 million US dollars with a volume of more than 261,969 tons," he said.

The 43 destinations are Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Check Republic, Denmark, Equador, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Mexico, Holland, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Unied Arab Emirates, US, Vietnam, and the UK.

He also said that in 2009 the number of destinations is the same in 2010, only the volumes changed. In 2009, he added, the volume reached more than 342,313 tons producing 475.360 million dollars in forex.

The robusta coffee plantations in Lampung reached 163,837 hectares run by 218,447 growers. Coffee plantations in Lampung are particularly found in plateaus, like in West Lampung regency, Waykanan, North Lampung , Tanggamus and Pesawaran.

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Bandrek Coffee (Sundanese Coffee)

Bandrek the typical drink from Priangan (Sunda) the climate is much cooler than other areas in West Java. Made of ginger, fennel, cinnamon, cardamom, and various other herbs are consumed to keep warm especially during the rainy season. One of the products are quite famous bandrek is "Bandrek HANJUANG" which is mixed with coffee. Enough with the IDR 8.000/pack, was able to get it. In a pack there are five sachets each weighing 30 grams. How does it feel?

The first time I actually only interested in the design of this old skool-style coffee packaging Indies. Actually, I do not get your hopes up if it feels appropriate other commercial coffee products. An assumption which turned out to be my error again after tasting this coffee cup without stopping.

Many of the reasons I like this coffee. First taste of the strong spice directly warms my body being cold due to the relentless rain. Second, the sense of "Coffee Bandrek HANJUANG" is not as bad as I imagined though dregs ballpark was very disturbing. Third, the price of IDR 8.000/pack can enjoy the 5 cups of coffee and of course delicious.

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Coffee Aroma from Bandung-West Java

It has long been my pleasure to hear coffee aroma from Bandung, West Java. Which according to the story has a distinctive taste and aroma is very fragrant, so to further improve the taste for immediate drinking.

This day is really exciting, so come to work immediately presented with 2 packs of Coffee Aroma gift from a friend who just arrived from Bandung. Already can't wait to enjoy the gift that are very evocative of this sense.

Before brewed and enjoyed, it is worth knowing a little story about the Coffee Aroma:
Coffee company that is now handled Widya Pratama was already there since 1930, founded by his father, Tan Houw Sian. The company is cultivating coffee directly from the hands of farmers in Aceh, Lampung, East Java to East Nusa Tenggara and who have become clients and have a tradition to save the first coffee for several years before it is processed for better quality coffee.

Coffee warehouse, factory, and his store is located at Jalan Banceuy, Bandung. Aroma Coffee had always been up to now still maintaining his trademark, a classic. Starting from the machine toaster, coffee bean sorting machine, grinding machine, jars, old jars, coffee packaging to wrap the text of which still use the old spelling. Can be seen in the photo below, this coffee factory building can certainly contribute to the city of Bandung, which became one of 10 cities with the best art deco architecture in the world.
Apart from both outside and within buildings that never changed since the first, the coffee aroma has one thing that became its main advantages, namely the feeling of her. Coffee aroma is one of the best coffee available today.

There are two types of coffee in the aroma, the Robusta and Arabica. Mr. Widya will blend coffee consumer demand. If you want to survive to stay awake and working, robusta coffee 2-year-old becomes the right choice. But if you want a lighter Robusta coffee, Robusta coffee which has been stored 8 years can be selected. While arabica coffee is the perfect coffee drink when you're relaxed and happy.

Don't forget also the presentation of a written advice on the packaging of coffee aroma as below, to pleasure you can enjoy coffee aroma with a more perfect.

Maoe minoem koffie selamanja enak?
Aromanja dan rasanja tinggal tetep,
kaloe ini koffie soeda di boeka dari kantongnja
harep dipindahken di stopfles atawa di blik jang tertoetoep rapet.
Djangan tinggal di kantong!

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10 most expensive coffee in the world

Coffee is one of the favored commodity. Not surprisingly, a lot of coffee that has a heavy price for its quality. Well, below are 10 most expensive coffee in the world complete with country of origin:

1. Coffee Luwak - Indonesia

Civet coffee (Luwak Coffee) is coffee that is produced from coffee beans that have been eaten and passed through the digestive tract of animals called civet. Notoriety coffee has been known to overseas. Even in the United States, there are cafes or shops that sell civet coffee price is quite expensive. Coffee taken from civet droppings can achieve price: $ 160 per pound.

2. Hacienda La Esmeralda - Boquete, Panama
Hacienda La Esmeralda's Geisha grown in Boquete, Panama is very popular all over the world for its flavor. This is mostly cultivated in the shade of guava trees older. You can enjoy a coffee at a price: $ 104 per pound.

3. Island From St. Helena Coffee Company - St. Helena
St. Helena Island, 1,200 miles off the coast of Africa is a suitable place for growth for St Helena Coffee. You can enjoy a coffee at a price: $ 79 per pound.

4. El Injerto - Huehuetenango, Guatemala
This coffee comes from the area of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. It has gained the first prize in 2006 Cup of Excellence. You can enjoy a coffee at a price: $ 50 per pound.

5. Fazenda Santa Ines - Minas Gerais,Brazil
Rated as the highest in the history of the Cup of Excellence. This exclusive coffee mugs are available in specialty stores around the world. You can enjoy this coffee at a price: $ 50 per pound.

6. Blue Mountain Coffee - Wallenford Estate, Jamaica
Jamaica Blue Mountain is known as variable quality. It is very popular among coffee lovers mild because the strong flavor and aroma. Japan imports about 85% of this coffee. You can enjoy this coffee at a price: $ 49 per pound.

7. Los Planes - Citala, El Salvador
Los Planes are very well grown in El Salvador and ranked second in the Cup of Excellence 2006. You can enjoy this coffee at a price: $ 40 per pound.

8. Hawaii Kona Coffee
Brazil's coffee trees introduced to the UK to the Kona-Hawaiian volcanic soil in the late 1820s. The climate in that place is suitable for coffee cultivation. Known for its sense of comfort and taste, you can enjoy this coffee at a price: $ 34 per pound.

9. Starbucks Rwanda Blue Bourbon - Gatare / Karengera, Rwanda
Starbucks coffee beans are found in Gatare and Karengera of the visit in Rwanda in 2004. You can enjoy this coffee at a price: $ 24 per pound.

10. Coffee Yauco Selecto AA - Puerto Rico
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Aceh Coffee

The smell of coffee of Aceh has long been popular in Indonesia, perhaps also in the world. Aceh is one of the largest coffee producing countries in these islands. Land Aceh produces some 40 percent Arabica coffee beans type of premium rate of the total coffee crop in Indonesia. And Indonesia is the fourth largest coffee exporter in the world.

Aceh coffee basically the same as other coffees. However, because there are some coffee powder mixed with other ingredients such as corn and rice, this could make the original taste of coffee is lost.

Enjoyment depends also drank coffee beans and coffee powder. Many coffee shops in Aceh use coffee beans that come from Lamno, Aceh Jaya, or mix it with a grain of Geumpang Pidie without losing the original flavor of each coffee.

Get together and drink coffee at the shop did have a habit of Aceh since the first. Acehnese gather in coffee shops, more to the way to develop a sense of brotherhood. Nawawi, tavern owner Solong Ulee Kareng, saw Acehnese coffee habit this since childhood. According to him, first to get a cup of coffee in addition to paying the money also made a direct barter or exchange of goods such as crops and others.

The smell of coffee in Aceh will further explore the world when this coffee has become one of the menus in-house coffee shops modern. Sip by sip coffee in Aceh would be up to the tongue of people from overseas and throughout Indonesia. No unmatched enjoyment when sipping coffee in Aceh would be more able to enjoy other world citizens. In short, once tried the coffee of Aceh, is guaranteed to be fall in love. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow must come back to feel the pleasure aceh coffee again. Read More..

Coffee Art

 

Once again, coffee is a symbol of creativity that never runs out of all time. Besides being a very popular beverage of millions of people with a refreshing taste, the hands of an artist was able to produce a work of art is amazing. This story of Lelet Coffee from Rembang, Central Java, which besides having a distinctive taste and presentation was also able to be made an art form of calligraphy.

A work of art should not be made from anything, do not have to be expensive and do not be too hard. Simple and high creativity will be able to make people who enjoy the work we can for our thumbs. A fad results turned out to be fun and can create stress reliever. Over coffee we can make a fad or a stroke of writings that make us forget about the busyness that burden our minds. Here are some of the work of one of our friends who might be an inspiration for pain due to work piling up too late or because again there is another problem. All this was made using coffee grounds or Cethe. Hopefully will inspire you to fill your spare time. Read More..

Lelet Coffee from Rembang, Central Java

For true coffee lovers to enjoy the experience feels incomplete local coffee flavor if you have not tried to Lelet Coffee. Specialty coffee Rembang, Central Java has a strong taste. In addition, for smokers dough Lelet Coffee strong enough used to add flavor cigarette by applying coffee grounds to cigarettes you want at the suction.

From a number of stalls Lelet Coffee in the town of Rembang, Central Java, a well-known shop is a shop owned by Pak Jono at Cokroaminoto Road. Coffee used in the Lelet Coffee is not a coffee product packaging from the factory but the coffee itself is finely ground processed through several filtering.

How the presentation of Lelet Coffee is also different to make coffee drinks in general. First coffee and sugar included in a saucepan and poured hot water into it. The dough is yet to be re-cooked after boiling completely new coffee is served.

One cup Lelet Coffee the price is quite cheap in 2000 rupiahs only. In addition to a robust taste of coffee fans are usually also take advantage of Lelet Coffee to add the taste of cigarettes. How, a thick coffee ground applied to the cigarettes that will be exploited carefully and then lit a cigarette and smoked. Not infrequently coffee fans who are also smokers trying to form interesting patterns, when applying the dregs of cigarettes, such as the creation of batik paintings or carvings.

Lelet = Spread

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First Coffee at 2011

The past is memories

Today is the scratches

Tomorrow is hope

Happy new year 2011

Goodbye memories

Welcome hope

Like some coffee? The first day in the New Year should go to work. Where almost everyone last night celebrating new year and of course also sleep late at night. Should this sunny morning, good for relaxing at home with my family enjoying the warm sunshine in the morning while drinking coffee plus fried bananas (Pisang Goreng). To against the sleepiness of having to go to work, immediately opened by sipping a cup of hot black coffee............I may include a big fan of coffee, with consumption 3-4 cups a day....

To place the work trying to find information about the coffee, knowing not a lot of work to be completed (holiday bro....) and I find the abstract of a study in Annals of Internal Medicines, 2008; 148 (12) :904-914. The title: The relationship of coffee consumption with mortality ".

This study is a study of "prospective cohort" which is the observation of many years (for 18 years in men and 24 years in women) involving 41 thousand more men and 86 thousand more healthy women with no history of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Their coffee consumption since the year 1980 (for women) and the year 1986 (for men) were recorded and analyzed, associated with the incidence of death due to cancer or cardiovascular disease or other causes. Coffee consumption are grouped into several categories, namely: <1 cup / month, 1 cup / month - 4 cups / week, 2-3 cups / day, 4-5 cups / day,> = 6 cups / day.

(Including that which you now?)........

The result ?
Apparently there is an inverse relationship between the number of drinking coffee with incidence of death from cardiovascular disease, and had nothing to do with caffeine intake. In addition, there was no significant relationship between coffee consumption with mortality due to cancer or other causes. Consumption of decaffeinated coffee seems to have anything to do with a slight decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease.
Well you know.....so drinking coffee was any good, but.......benefits of light drinking coffee to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease still needs further research.

Hmmm...coffee is already part of the routine of my days. Can not imagine that a day without coffee, will be what this world...hehehehe

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Black Coffee

Some say that they are fond of drinking "black coffee" without the added milk and sugar, is a true coffee drinker. Actually there are no fixed rules for coffee, for example in the Middle Eastern countries or Africa, drinking coffee plus cinnamon and other spices. Talking about good coffee, drinking black coffee can enjoy the original taste is thick and well-balanced, while the milk or cream can relieve chocolate, sugar is added to change the bitter taste becomes sweet.

For some people, black coffee without sugar is always associated with bitterness. Some people try to improve the bitterness it with supporting components, but the essence of a cup of coffee was then lost. A cup of black coffee without sugar is not necessarily a cup of bitterness, there is a sweetness that can be felt in bitterness for those who can appreciate it.

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Coffee For Relax

Currently in office areas popping up a lot of coffee shop franchises, supermarkets and fast food and comfortable rooms near the road is very unpopular among travelers. Although coffee is offered a simple and traditional, but its kind of not less than 20, plus dozens of kinds of pastries and other snacks fairly complete menu of coffee in the afternoon. According to the health, drinking coffee every day should be no more than 3 cups. Drinking coffees in the company of other foods not only add to the atmosphere to drink coffee, but also can further enjoy coffee itself, adding a tasty beverage.

The principle that must be held in choosing food as a companion coffee flavor of food is close to the coffee to add enjoyment. In coffee shops franchise there are two types of coffee: pure coffee and coffee mixtures. Pure coffee has a distinctive taste, fresh or fragrant, made from one type of coffee beans that come from different places, the price is relatively expensive. Moderate coffee blend made from different beans, including cappuccino and the Caramel Macchiato. Foods on offer are divided according to taste, such as cakes, pastries and pies.

For me, enjoy a coffee in the company with Fried Bananas (Pisang Goreng) or Sticky Rice Grilled (Ketan Bakar) very delicious. Feeling lost all expenses of this life ... hehehe

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7 Tips for Healthy Drinking Coffee

For me, the best blogging friends in the morning are coffee. In patients with hypertension often have I asked about their habits of drinking coffee. It is not surprising if in fact they were drinking an average of 5 cups of coffee a day! Then I also advised them to leave the habit of drinking coffee, and coffee from Indonesia has a high taste and popular throughout the world. Loss? Well, before joining the group of people who should not drink coffee and could only swallow hard to see other people drinking the sweet black this, it helps us to know "7 Tips for Healthy Drinking Coffee" the following:

1. Dosage

Indeed there has been no definitive measure for the dose of coffee may be consumed. However, most studies reveal that drinking 300 mg of caffeine (about 1 to 3 cups of coffee a day) did not give a negative effect on most healthy people.

2. Danger Signals

While sipping coffee actually feels good, but often followed with an abundance of guilt. Recognize the danger signals of coffee so that we know when to stop drinking coffee. Danger signals are: anxiety, palpitations, sleep disturbances and mood disorders (eg, quick-tempered). Coffee drinkers who stopped drinking coffee may experience "caffeine withdrawal" which is characterized by a throbbing headache, but these symptoms will disappear after 24-48 hours or get a new dose of caffeine.

3. Listen Response Body

Everyone has their own limits on caffeine consumption. Most people can consume 2 cups of coffee a day without any problems. But there is also experiencing the bad effects of coffee consumption with the same amount. Someone told me after drinking a cup of coffee became unable to sleep through the night, on the contrary there are sound asleep after drinking coffee. So, the best way is to listen to the body's own response!

4. Know Caffeine Content

After knowing the dose and the response of the body, it helps us know the caffeine content in the products that we usually consume. In order not to copy the recommended dose has been reached, yet we still consume other products that contain caffeine, so feel the ill effects of coffee. Some other products that contain caffeine should be noted such as: soft drinks, candy coffee, tea, chocolate, migraine headaches.

How processing (roasting and Brewing), also affected the content of caffeine in coffee. For example, a study shows, a cup of coffee at Starbucks contains an average of 259 mg caffeine compared to coffee with the type and size of the same cup at Dunkin Donuts, which only contains 149 mg of caffeine.

From other studies, decaf coffee (coffee without caffeine), both for those who are obese because they can increase HDL ("good" cholesterol) of approximately 50%. While those who are not obese in fact can lower HDL cholesterol that can increase the risk of heart disease.

5. Coffee Mix

Five milligrams of calcium is lost for every 6 ounces of coffee consumed. But the loss of calcium can be overcome by adding 2 tablespoons milk or make espresso latte. While the coffee mixture with alcohol is not good, especially in people with liver disorders and coffee with cream mixture should also be avoided to reduce the excess calories. Caffeine also interacts with several types of drugs. For those who are taking medication, should consult a doctor. Many of them think the coffee's best friend is smoking. Don't mistake! Real coffee drinkers do not smoke! Cigarettes can reduce the pleasure of coffee you know ...

6. Anti-Coffee Group

The following groups are advised to avoid coffee: pregnant women, children, parents, people with heart and blood vessel disease (eg hypertension). Now, if this group is included, forget the coffee!

7. Check Up

Perform periodic checks on health, in this case is to measure blood pressure. The earlier hypertension is known, the better to subsequent treatment.

Thus "7 Tips for Healthy Coffee". If the complaint continues, contact your doctor!

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Joss Coffee From Yogyakarta

Don't call that you are a true coffee fan if you do not feel the Joss Coffee from Yogyakarta - Indonesia. Yes ... Joss Coffee may sound strange to some people. But when we ask the fans the night in Yogyakarta. Most of them must know what Joss coffee.

Joss Coffee got its name from the sound generated smoldering charcoal that is inserted into the hot coffee. How does it feel? Try it then you'll know.

Is the famous Joss Coffee Lek Man and Lek No, which are located in the Tugu Station of Yogyakarta. If you want to stop by there, be prepared to queue especially during dinner hours.

The crowd was mostly young people. Not a few who come from another city. In addition to its proximity to the station monument, the existence of this famous place is often the subject of TV and newspaper coverage.

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Tubruk Coffee

Tubruk Coffee

Tubruk Coffee is a beverage coffee from Indonesia that is made by boiling the beans along with sugar. This coffee have in common with coffee from Turkey and Greece in terms of concentration. Tubruk Coffee is quite popular on the island of Java and Bali. Recipes from instant coffee was brought by traders from the Middle East to Indonesia. In the Middle East, black coffee is known as "mud coffee". Tubruk Coffee is the easiest way to serve coffee. Another variation of instant coffee is coffee milk made by adding sweetened condensed milk. One of the lesser-known variation of this coffee is blended with avocado juice. Brewed coffee is usually taken together with fried bananas. The main thing that must be considered in making instant coffee is the water used must be really hot because if not then there will be coffee beans left.

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Types Of Coffee Drinks



Irish Coffee



Cappuccino



Tubruk Coffee

 Coffee drinks available today are very diverse types. Each type of coffee that there is a process of preparing and processing unique. Here are some examples of coffee drinks the which are common:

• Black coffee, is the result of direct extraction of boiling coffee beans, the which is presented without any additional flavorings
• Espresso, is made by extracting coffee beans using hot steam at high pressure.
• Latte (coffee latte), is a kind of espresso coffee is added to milk with a ratio of 3:1 Between milk and coffee.
• Café au lait, latte coffee but similar to using a mixture of black coffee.
• Macchiato Coffee, an espresso coffee is added to milk with coffee and milk ratio of 4:1.
• Cappuccino, a coffee with the Addition of milk, cream, and chocolate chips.
• Dry cappuccino, a cappuccino with a little cream and no milk.
• Frappe, that is an espresso served cold.
• Instant coffee, coffee bean comes from the dried and granulated.
• Irish Coffee, a coffee mixed with whiskey.
• Tubruk Coffee, real Indonesian coffee made by cooking the beans along with sugar.
• Melya, a type of coffee with the addition of cocoa powder and honey.
• Coffee mocha, cappuccino and latte are similar to, but with the addition of chocolate syrup.
• Oleng, specialty coffee Thailand cooked with corn, soybeans, and sesame. Read More..