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What’s the difference between gourmet coffee and specialty coffee?

Question by y/a: What’s the difference between gourmet coffee and specialty coffee?
Can you give me an example of each? I’ve searced it everywhere i could think of and couldnt’ find anything that tells the difference or example of each. thanks
so would caribou’s Kenya AA considered a gourmet coffee or specialty coffee? it doesn’t really say in it’s website.
thanks Nicholas and AJC, that’s very insightful and helpful of you.

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Answer by stephanie sapra buchdale
not sure

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 19, 2011 at 2:42 pm

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Coffee bean question – What is the difference between brands of gourmet coffee?

Question by epic_laydown: Coffee bean question – What is the difference between brands of gourmet coffee?
I know it’s taste, but what I mean is what makes them different? The beans they use? the method of grinding, or roasting, or something else? And how can I, as the consumer, find this information out? will the website tell me what beans they use, where they come from, how they roast it, etc? Or am I SOL.

Thanks for your answers.
-newbie coffee lover

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Answer by Glenn_11
I am a coffee newbie also. I have found a great deal of good information here at this website:

Home

You can find reviews of coffee and where to buy fresh roasted coffee and different methods of brewing coffee.

Under the reference link you will find good info about the coffee grown in different parts of the world and their taste variations.

What makes coffee different? You stated most of them. Where the coffee is grown, how it is roasted, how finely ground, and how it is brewed.

Happy cupping.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 16, 2011 at 8:39 am

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Emeril’s Gourmet Coffee BIG EASY BOLD 108 K-Cups + 12 Bonus K-Cups

Emeril’s Gourmet Coffee BIG EASY BOLD 108 K-Cups + 12 Bonus K-Cups

  • 120 Count Emeril’s Gourmet Coffee – BIG EASY BOLD – K-Cups
  • No mess design protects from air, light and moisture
  • Each K-Cup brews perfect individual servings
  • Works with any style Keurig brewing system

Emeril’s Big Easy Bold k-cup coffee is a dark, robust blend of premium Arabica coffee. Selected by Emeril Lagasse for the highest standard of excellence.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 15, 2011 at 12:52 pm

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Gourmet Coffee Tastes So Good

Article by David Fishman

When creating decaffeinated coffee the European process involves having the beans soaked in water and washing the beans with methylene chloride. The treated beans are then dried and roasted. Gourmet coffee beans from this plant are usually harvested from this tree three times a year for 30 years.

Gourmet coffee made from the beans of this plant tastes great and holds a premium position in the market. Gourmet coffees from Arabica coffee beans boast of a finer aroma, richer flavor, and more body than those made from Robusta beans. The Robusta beans on the other hand, are known for their disease-resistance properties and are more popularly used in commercial blends.

People enjoy the taste of the sophisticated beans used in the making of this delightful gourmet drink. When purchasing coffee beans from different areas they all go through the same type of process. Beans are picked, dried, and sorted pretty much the same way.

The coffee and tea market has become so popular that the exports of some countries are coffee and tea alone, we spend more than billion a year on coffee, that is a lot of coffee. No seems to disagree that a cup of gourmet coffee is definitely better than and average blend of coffee.

Gourmet flavored coffee lovers just don’t seem to get enough from their coffee desire. Gourmet flavored coffee is becoming very popular and many people are like the different flavors that have been coming out in the market place.

If you would like to appreciate a cup of gourmet coffee, take some time to taste other coffees and compare, make sure you use the fresh beans to compare them equally. There are gourmet flavored coffees that are caffeinated and those that are decaffeinated. Some of the newest gourmet flavored coffee includes vanilla, macadamia, and even peanut butter.

Gourmet coffees come in so many different flavors like Toasted Almond, French Vanilla, and Hazelnut. If you want to try something a little out of the ordinary then you can try one of the flavored varieties. When preparing coffee it should be prepared from the bean that is fresh, instead of having the bean ground for you take the time to do it when you want to drink the coffee.Usually you need a machine to do this and espresso really brings about the right flavour of the coffee beans. Espresso is black coffee and requires a stream of steam which is passed over the coffee beans.

Gourmet espresso beans make excellent gifts for all occasions, especially if your recipient is a certified coffee lover. When brewing an espresso this method needs the least amount of time to prepare but need the beans ground very fine to get the taste just right. You can find espresso machines at any wholesale store or online and you can purchase the gourmet beans at any specialty store or online

There are many coffee shops that have popped up and they seem like they are on every street corner and they sell coffee beans, you can also find these gourmet beans in supermarkets or specialty shops.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 14, 2011 at 8:45 am

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Where can I find a good deal or coupon codes to buy gourmet coffee online?

Question by Sonia S: Where can I find a good deal or coupon codes to buy gourmet coffee online?
I am looking for a simple site that provides links to different coffee stores with maybe discounts or coupon codes.

Thanks,
Sonia

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Answer by McDonald
Try:

www.gourmetcoffeebuy.com

or

www.coffeebeansdeals.com

They are similar sites (maybe the same) that have updated coffee deals from Starbucks, Cafe Britt, Costa Rica Coffee, Boca Java, and other coffee house / coffee shop deals.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 12, 2011 at 5:28 pm

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Organic Gourmet Coffee is Prized For Being the Best of the Best

Article by Alex_Sysoef

Gourmet coffees are just like gourmet meals – top of the line in every way, using only the finest ingredients and best methods to create a finished product that is wonderful in every way. Gourmet coffee comes in a number of varieties and each uses only the very best quality coffee beans for roasting.

Organic gourmet coffee is a special coffee treat because not only is it gourmet, meaning that you can expect rich, smooth, flavorful and full-bodied coffee, but it’s organic, meaning that you can expect that the coffee has been grown with the best, most environmental and people-friendly practices. The rarest coffees that are highly sought after as gourmet coffees can all be grown organically, and if you look, you can find excellent organic gourmet coffee varieties.

The best way to purchase any gourmet coffee and of course organic gourmet coffee is fresh from the roaster. This isn’t really possible from your local supermarket although your favorite store probably offers organic gourmet coffee – both whole bean and ground. Often, it’s best to order fresh organic gourmet coffee straight from a specialty business that roasts specialty coffees fresh daily. You can do this online, or from specialty catalogs.

The key to getting organic gourmet coffee is getting it freshly roasted. The fresher it is, the better the flavor and overall quality will be. The fact that you are getting gourmet coffee made from organically grown coffee beans means that your gourmet coffee is going to the very best you can possibly get – the best of the best!

The Best Flavored Organic Coffee Uses the Best Ingredients

Determining which organic coffee is the best-flavored organic coffee could prove to be rather difficult. After all, isn’t it simply a matter of taste? Even though your opinion might differ from that of a fellow coffee lover, there are still some things that you will find that all of the best-flavored organic coffees have in common.

First, really good flavored coffee, organic or otherwise will have 100% natural flavorings. The use of natural flavors gives the organic coffee delicate hints of the fruit, nut or other extracts that are used. Medium roasted organic coffee beans seem to lend themselves better to accepting flavorings and tend to make the added flavors come alive on your taste buds better.

Common flavorings used to add different tastes to your organic coffee can include hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla, Irish cream and Macadamia nut. Almond, amaretto, coconut, cinnamon and peppermint are among other common flavors added to coffee. Sometimes you will find these in exotic combination’s with yet other flavors.

Rich organic coffee is sometimes considered best when it is accented by a hint of something else – maybe a bit of hazelnut with a whisper of chocolate or a dash of almond and coconut to lend a South Seas taste.

No matter what your personal preference of flavorings, the best-flavored organic coffee is one that uses the finest organic coffee beans combined with the best natural flavorings. The combination will surprise and delight you with every sip!

Alex Sysoef is an owner and operator of Organic Coffee Deals that specializes on delivering premium grade USDA certified organic coffee beans

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 12, 2011 at 2:34 pm

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Gourmet Coffee Drink Recipes : Adding Milk to Coffee

Do you want to learn new ways of drinking your coffee? Do you love coffee with milk in it? Are you a coffee lover but needs a little milk to sweeten it up?

In this video you are about to see, is our expert, Simeon Lowe from Biggby’s coffee. He will demonstrate to you the proper way of adding milk to your coffee. Also, you will learn tons of things regarding milk and coffee mixing.

The video will provide you the steps you need to know to have that gourmet coffee ready for you to drink. You will enjoy learning different tips and how you can enhance your coffee recipes.

So enjoy and watch this video from Simeon Lowe, about Gourmet coffee drink recipes: adding milk to coffee.

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Posted by Olga Hartman - September 12, 2011 at 11:36 am

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Folgers Gourmet Selections Coffee, Lively Colombian Decaffeinated Ground Coffee, 11-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)

Folgers Gourmet Selections Coffee, Lively Colombian Decaffeinated Ground Coffee, 11-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)

  • Pack of three 11-ounce bags (33 total ounces)
  • Distinctively rich and full-bodied taste of 100% Colombian beans
  • Naturally decaffeinated using only pure water and natural ingredients
  • Awaken your senses – get a taste of gourmet every day
  • Medium roast

Folgers gourmet selections coffee, lively colombian decaffeinated ground coffee, 11-ounce bags (pack of 3) is distinctively rich and full-bodied taste of 100% Colombian beans. Awaken your senses – get a taste of gourmet every day Medium roast 100% Arabica beans

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 12, 2011 at 7:41 am

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How do I go about selling my gourmet coffee?

Question by mexican mamacita: How do I go about selling my gourmet coffee?
I have exclusive rights to a new import of premium Costa Rican coffee. The coffee is great, but how do I go about getting others to realize it and purchase it?

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Answer by rhambass
Look for a local farmer’s market to sell your goods at. My wife is really good friends with a local coffee roaster that moves a lot of pounds of coffee per week, and she does it all through two farmer’s markets, loyal buyers and one storefront(that specializes in local products).
Farmer’s market, local goods store. Those are your two best options to start with. You could also set up a home-delivery service if you are so inclined, so as to make it easier for people in your area to obtain the coffee when they need it.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - September 7, 2011 at 11:53 am

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Gourmet Coffee Cake Recipe : Making Glaze for a Gourmet Coffee Cake Recipe

Are you fond of baking? Did you ever try making a glaze? Do you know how? Are you ready to learn through a series of steps to be given to you?

In this video that you are about to see, our expert, Pamela Bowman, a graduate of the LAMC school of Culinary arts, will teach you how to make a glaze for a gourmet coffee cake recipe. The video will give you free lessons for you to bake on your own and of course to know how an expert does it.

Proper instructions will be provided in this video, all the ingredients and amount you will be using will be given to you in order. By the end of this video, you will learn how to make glaze for a gourmet coffee cake recipe.

So enjoy and watch this free baking video on gourmet desserts and recipes.

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Posted by Olga Hartman - September 2, 2011 at 3:36 pm

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