Perfect Coffees.Com Newsletter Issue #15
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April 1, 2005
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In This Issue
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=> Starbucks Coffee Facts
=> Feature Article
=> Recipe Of The Month
=> Coffee Trivia
=> Our Sister Web Sites
=> Contact Us
=> Subscribe/Unsubscribe information
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Coffee Facts
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Starbucks combs the world for the perfect combination of climate, soil, elevation, and agricultural practices that come together to produce a great coffee.
Starbucks searchs for unmistakable regional flavors, what a French wine-maker would call goût de terroir, the taste of the place. At Starbucks, coffee is a fresh produce, not a commodity.
When the inevitable happens and a given coffee estate or region has an "off" year, they simply don't offer that coffee. They make this tough decision rather than offering a lower quality selection. They buy coffee solely on its performance in the cup.
The coffee Starbucks buys is truly special, spectacular coffee. Their coffee buying team evaluates over one thousand "offer samples" each year. The evaluation process includes roasting small batches of coffee and tasting these batches in a process called "cupping." Only a very few of these sampled coffees make the cut.
Starbucks coffee buyers spend approximately 18 weeks per year traveling to countries of origin. The purpose of these travels is not necessarily to buy coffee. The goal is to continue to learn about coffee and to strengthen relationships with growers and suppliers.
These relationships are critical to their future success. They solidify the company's role as champions of quality and progress at every level of the coffee business. It is because of these relationships that Starbucks gets the first pick of the best crops worldwide. And thus Starbucks is able to procure the world's best coffee beans every year.
Our Starbucks Coffee Store is located at: Starbucks Coffee Store
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Feature Article
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Coffee cupping is a method to compare the different characteristics of a coffee bean. Cupping lets us compare different coffees against each other to evaluate the uniqueness between them. This information can give us a better understanding of each different region and their basic tastes.
Having a coffee cupping party at home is a great way to socialize and enjoy coffee while evaluating and sharing thoughts on the different blends. It can be fun and a sense of adventure discovering flavors and nuances you never thought existed in a cup of coffee.
Gather some coffee lovers together with a small cupping supply and let the fun begin.
Coffee cupping is not difficult and will take some practice and patience but the reward will give you invaluable knowledge about coffee.
Your cupping supply will consist of the following :
1. Fresh filtered water, not distilled or softened.
2. A coffee scoop that holds 2 tablespoons.
3. Small cupping cups that hold 5 ounces each
(3 for each sample; if cupping 3 coffees you will need 9).
4. Small rectangle plastic trays to hold beans; 1 for each coffee.
5. Cupping spoons that are deep for holding samples and slurping.
6. Whole Bean Coffee; enough for 3 cups each-six tablespoons.
To Begin:
Make sure to grind each coffee to the same fineness and clean the grinder after each grinding.
Start by sniffing each of the coffee samples then begin pouring water just off the boiling point on the grounds. Allow the coffee to steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Using your spoon gently break the crust and take time to smell the coffee at this point. Once the crust is broken gently stir the coffee to allow some of the grounds to sink. Any left on top should be scooped out and thrown away.
After cooling slightly start slurping the coffee from the spoon. Let it splash over your entire palate letting your taste buds experience and acknowledge each flavor. Its fun to see how many funny sounds you can make while slurping.
You could even make a game of it to see who can make the funniest sounds. Hold the coffee in your mouth without swallowing and swish it around and begin to realize all the different taste sensations. At this point, spit the coffee out and begin sharing your experience and thoughts with the rest of the group. There are no right or wrongs just opinions.
For many beginners evaluating coffee with other coffee lovers will open your eyes and your taste buds to flavors in coffee that you might have missed. It is a fun way to share a new understanding and appreciation for coffee cupping and enjoy it all at the same time.
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Recipe Of
The Month
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Ingredients:
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup milk
2 cups sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
3-4 tablespoons peanut butter, optional
3 cups oatmeal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Place chocolate chips, peanut butter (if used), oatmeal, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
Combine the margarine, milk, and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil.
Boil for 1 minute. Combine the hot mixture with the oatmeal mixture; stir well.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
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Coffee Trivia
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Coffee cherries usually contain two "beans", except for the single bean peaberry anomaly. Cherries with three beans are deemed to be a sign of good luck.
Even coffee tasting experts find it quite difficult to determine the difference between caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee.
The term Tea Rose was originally the name for a rose whose perfume closely resembled that of the aroma of tea.
Studies show the human body will absorb only 300 milligrams of caffeine at a given time. Additional amounts are cast off and will provide no additional stimulation.
In 1773 the colonists were so angered by King George's tax on tea that they responded with the Boston Tea Party. After that, coffee replaced tea as the United States national drink.
The founding fathers of the U.S., during the revolution, formed their national strategies in coffeehouses.
The Europeans first added chocolate to their coffee in the 1600's.
The teabag was unintentionally invented by Thomas Sullivan, a New York City tea merchant in 1908.
Over 53 countries grow coffee worldwide, but all of them lie along the equator between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
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Our Other Web Sites
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Thanks to all of you who do your online shopping at our sister web site at: 1stopshoppingonline.com
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We know you have a lot of choices on the Internet and we thank you for visiting our web sites and for your business.
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