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Gourmet Coffee Cake Recipe : Tips on Baking Gourmet Coffee Cake

On this video, you will learn how you can have your own Gourmet coffee cake at home. With the help of our expert, Pamela Bowman, she will guide you on how to properly bake your own coffee cake recipe in this detailed video.

All the instructions you need will be handed to you and eventually understand what are the important things you have to follow.

The video will demonstrate a step by step process for you to master this recipe and make it on your own.

So enjoy and watch this video together with our Chef who is a graduate of the LAMC school of culinary arts in having a Gourmet coffee cake recipe: Tips on Baking Gourmet Coffee cake.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 12, 2011 at 1:44 pm

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If something says it’s a “coffee beverage”, does that mean it has caffeine?

Question by nsena31: If something says it’s a “coffee beverage”, does that mean it has caffeine?
I bought a Mocha Cappuccino instant coffee drink (kind of like hot cocoa in that it is powder that you put in hot water). It says it is a “premium coffee beverage” but it doesn’t say if it is caffeinated. How do I know if it has caffeine (like regular coffee)?

Best answer:

Answer by Bubski
If the ingredients say “coffee beans” or “coffee anything” it probably has caffeine.. unless it also says decaffeinated on the label.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 12, 2011 at 9:21 am

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Kike Calvo Fun – Le Cameleon, a new luxury five star boutique hotel. – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket Reviews

Kike Calvo Fun – Le Cameleon, a new luxury five star boutique hotel. – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket

Le Cameleon, a new luxury five star boutique hotel. Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9x9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and thoughtful gift for any occasion.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm

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How To Shop For The Absolute Best Coffee Maker

Article by Syed hussain

The home coffee maker is the most popular appliance purchased for the kitchen in North India, topping over 14 million units a year. Yet with so many different models, features and price ranges it can be extremely difficult to figure out which machine does what it’s supposed to. Simply, to make a great cup of coffee. What are the requirements of an excellent coffee brewer? To make it easy we narrow it down to 5 key components.

Heats Water To The Ideal 200 Degree Fahrenheit Recommended By ExpertsYou need water at a consistently high enough temperature to get proper extraction from the coffee beans. A consistent temperature is crucial, unfortunately most drip makers can’t deliver that. 200 degrees is the magic temperature for brewing coffee but most drip pots only get up to around 165, a few top out at around 180, not nearly hot enough for a proper extraction.

Very few coffee makers available reach that optimal temperature so shop carefully and make sure the maximum temperature is listed. Try to find one approved by the Specialty Coffee Association of India, the world’s largest coffee trade association that sets rigid quality standards for the coffee industry.

Includes A Thermal CarafeWhat you hold your coffee in is vitally important. Using a bottom heated burner diminishes the quality and flavor of coffee as it literally burns the coffee over time. You may have experienced the burnt bitterness yourself if you have ever drank coffee that has sit on a burner for a long time. By keeping freshly brewed coffee in a thermal carafe instead of a burner your coffee will remain hot for hours without destroying it’s taste. It will be as fresh as when you first brewed it.

Easy To Clean and MaintainCoffee makers can get dirty with prolonged use. To get the perfect drink you need to keep the parts clean. Of course the health benefits of keeping food equipment sanitary is obvious. Make sure the coffee maker is easy to disassemble, take apart and clean. The entire filter assembly should be quick to remove for easy cleaning.

Get Only The Features You NeedDo not be fooled by coffee brewers that throw in all sorts of gimmicks at a low price. The essential job of a drip coffee maker is to get water to the right temperature quickly and spread it over the coffee grounds. Weak steam nozzles, uneven, low grade grinders, glow in the dark alarm clocks. All these “extras” means you are paying for low quality gadgets rather than buying a machine for the main purpose of making coffee.

Durability That Can Last For YearsHome coffee makers range in price from around to several hundred. It may surprise you to learn that the cheaper coffee makers may cost you more in the long run if you are a daily coffee drinker. Their cheap plastic parts and thin aluminum heating elements often cannot withstand the rigor of years of daily use and may need to be replaced every few years. Try to get a machine with better build quality, preferably one with more metal than plastic, especially if you plan to use your coffee maker at least once a day.

Shopping for the perfect coffee maker that consistently makes great coffee can be daunting. Hopefully, this article has made it easier for you. Keep in mind the five key areas, the most important being heating water to a proper 200 degrees. A thermal carafe is necessary for keeping coffee fresh and drinkable hours after brewing. Ease of use and maintenance, avoiding extra gimmicks and durability are the other key components of the best drip coffee brewers.

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Syed hussain had completed a Engineer’s Degree B.Tech. (IT). His hobby is playing chess and writing articles, and his main aim to write a novel for that he is working on. Recently ACE Kreamer’s offering his services to Cream Whipper and Commercial Blenders for more information to visit http://www.acekreamers.com/

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 11, 2011 at 10:34 am

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Pre-ground Coffee Aging Test

In this video, it will be shown to you how they are able to performed a test about ground coffee and how different factors affect its quality. By doing this, they are able to pulled shots each day with intervals of 24, 48 and 72 hours and considered a full week after that.

This is to test how the need of coffee grinder and how it affects a freshly ground coffee. You will be learning a lot of things after watching this video regarding how you can able to keep your pre-ground coffee taste the same.

This is to show you that test are required for strong evidence and make it realistic to you that many of this factor seem to affect the quality of ground coffee through time.

So I enjoy and learn more what happens next after they try to test time a pre-ground coffee by usingĀ  practical test. Enjoy!

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Posted by Olga Hartman - October 10, 2011 at 1:48 pm

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Top 5 Ways to Liven Up Your Coffee at Work

Article by Jenn Weesies

Some employees use coffee in the workplace to give them a jump start first thing in the morning. Some use coffee to get them through the afternoon slump. Others use it as a break from their job, and others still, to tackle the mounting work on their desks.

In most workplaces low quality break-room coffee leaves a lot to be desired. Through supplying employees with a few key tools, ingredients, and gourmet coffee blends, livening up the coffee at work is easy. Here are five simple suggestions:

1. Spice up the coffee condiments!

Why not add flavored creamers, natural sugars, spices, flavored syrups, whipped cream and other exciting options to your stock of coffee condiments? Employees will appreciate the selection and enjoy the unusual work coffee condiments. This is an easy and sure way to liven up your coffee at work.

2. Improve your coffee brewing equipment.

The machine you use to brew your coffee in is half the battle. Local office coffee services will provide you with professional equipment free in return for buying your coffee from them and paying a premium for supplies.

A more cost effective option is to go online, purchase quality equipment yourself, and buy the supplies from an online cheaper coffee provider. Typically your coffee supplies will be about 20% cheaper compared to those provided to you by an office coffee service. Some online suppliers ship the same day the order is received, and delivery is usually free if you order or more. Typically is 4 weeks of coffee for an office of 15 to 25 employees. You will also be able to reduce your company’s liability risk by not sending employees off-site in their personal vehicles to pick up the coffee. The coffee is delivered right to your office in pre-measured packages! Save yourself the time, liability and money by ordering online from a cheaper coffee supplier.

3. Use a personalized mug.

Eliminate boring and environmentally unfriendly Styrofoam cups. Treating employees to their own personalized mugs not only makes their individual cup of coffee unique, but also eco-friendly. These make great appreciation gifts and can help you save money on break-room supplies in the long run.

4. Keep a variety of gourmet coffee blends in stock.

Stocking your break-room with a variety of gourmet coffee blends offers all employees a better quality coffee every day. Gourmet coffee blends and other national brands ordered in pre-measured packages through online cheaper coffee suppliers can score you high quality coffee at a low price. For employees, just knowing that their employer cares enough about them to stock multiple types of quality coffee will dramatically improve their mood at work. Most importantly, a wide variety of gourmet coffee blends stocked in your break-room can liven up your coffee-work situation.

5. Take coffee requests from all employees.

Let one employee each month make a special coffee request. It may be a full-bodied gourmet roast from a specific coffee shop or a specialty flavored gourmet coffee blend like vanilla creme or hazelnut. Your employees will feel appreciated when they have a say and will be excited to have something to look forward to as their month to pick coffee comes along. And surprisingly, you can usually order an entire pot of gourmet coffee from a cheaper coffee online supplier for what just 1 cup would cost you after you stand in line.

Whatever you do to liven up your coffee at work be sure it is easy, time-effective and budget friendly. There is no need to turn your break-room into a gourmet coffee shop, but offering more variety and options can really liven up the coffee at work. Employees will enjoy the small changes in the break-room and will feel more appreciated.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 10, 2011 at 10:24 am

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What is Gourmet Coffee?

Article by Chris Brown

For people who savor the taste and the richness of coffee, then there is more to their experience than just a morning wake-up call. To these people, drinking coffee is about the flavor, the scent, and the warmth. Often, these people will be the owners of specialty coffee makers and coffee grinders, and generally, they will drink gourmet coffee.

As you may suspect, the cost of this specialty coffee can be quite a bit higher than the standard grounds or beans, however, many people feel that the cost is far outweighed by the taste and the experience of drinking it. Others may wonder just why it costs more.

Why is gourmet coffee so special? It begins with how the beans are grown. Coffee beans are grown on large plantations in various parts of the world. The soil types, the amount of sun or rain, and the types of coffee planted will all have a great effect on the taste of the end product.

Many coffee growers find ways to weed out any standard coffees and to create hybrid plants that provide rich, flavored options. Since these types of coffee beans are less prolific and harder to grow, they are considered gourmet.

While there are many flavors of gourmet coffee, there are certain kinds that are most popular. You may have tried a few flavors before, and most likely, you have seen these favorite options.

Many people enjoy French Vanilla gourmet coffees because they are much softer on the palate than the bitterness of standard coffee. French Vanilla coffee combines the taste of the coffee beans with a creamy vanilla flavor. This choice is a favorite among many coffee drinkers who enjoy something rich and not as strong.

People who prefer something stronger may choose Hazelnut because these coffees include a strong bite, even more than regular black coffee. Hazelnut coffees are dark, rich and very strong. Many choices of gourmet coffee combine the Hazelnut with other flavors like chocolate or vanilla. If you enjoy a bit of a fruity taste, you may enjoy options, which include raspberry or blueberry. These choices provide a mix of the richness of coffee along with a bit of sweet from the fruit.

Gourmet coffee is pricier than standard coffee, but it provides a flavor and a taste experience that you will not find elsewhere. There are many gourmet choices, and coffee enthusiasts could most likely name three or four that they favor above all the others. Once you begin to enjoy the coffee, you will be able to find the best choices for you.

Chris Brown is a co-maintainer of The-Best-Coffee-Maker.com and is a bit particular about his coffee. For reviews and resources about coffee makers and gourmet coffee visit The-Best-Coffee-Maker.com.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 7, 2011 at 9:40 am

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Gourmet Coffee Drink Recipes : White Chocolate Caramel Latte Recipe

Are you a coffee lover? Do you love drinking coffee at home? Are you willing to learn how to make a gourmet coffee? Do you want to learn it in a very easy manner?

Learn by watching this video on how you can make your own at home. This video will teach you to make a white chocolate caramel latte in no time.

The video will give you appropriate and essential info you need to know in making this coffee which you have always wanted.Steps will be provided just for you. Tips will also be given to you for future recipes of coffee you will be making.

So you don’t need to go out and find a white chocolate caramel latte, you’ll just have to watch this video and learn from an expert in this free coffee drink recipe video. Enjoy!

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Posted by Olga Hartman - October 6, 2011 at 12:43 pm

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Premium Pcm596 10-cup Coffee Maker Black/stainless

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 6, 2011 at 8:44 am

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Tips on getting the best coffee grinds when grinding coffee?

Question by xDark_Genomex =): Tips on getting the best coffee grinds when grinding coffee?
I just bought a Mr.Coffee Coffee grinder, blade grinder not burr. I’m new to this grinding coffee at home thing so I don’t know whether I’m getting the best grind, but what I do know is that the end product is in need of improvement. Any useful tips on getting the perfect grind.

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Answer by singletrack65
Well, you’ll never get the perfect “grind” from a blade (it pulverizes, not grinds) as they can’t make the coffee even. That means some will be over extracted (bitter) and some under extracted (weak).

If you’re using a blade, just do it in short bursts to prevent burning the bean via friction.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - October 5, 2011 at 12:34 pm

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