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Why You Don’t Have to Kick Your Keurig To The Curb

Why You Don’t Have to Kick Your Keurig To The Curb  BY DR. TERRY SIMPSON How I make coffee in the morning. I don’t own a Keurig, nor am I paid by them. But I do love coffee – and … When I was dating my wife April, I bought her a Keurig coffee maker. The Keurig® K-Cup® K60/K65 Special Edition & Signature Brewers turned into our favorite machine. We were living in different cities at the time- and she didn’t have a reliable coffee maker to make that one cup she wanted in the morning. She thought this was one of the best gifts I ever gave her. For the first few months of her pregnancy we were still...

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Troubleshooting Bad Coffee (French Press)

Troubleshooting Bad Coffee   by Michael Allen Smith Beginners can make some mistakes early on that may result in less-than-optimal coffee. So first, start with some quality coffee. Below is a chart of some common press pot problems and my solution. PROBLEM SOLUTION Coffee Tastes Weak Most likely the grind is too coarse. Grind the coffee a little finer. Also make sure you are allowing the coffee to steep for 3-4 minutes. Coffee Tastes Bitter The coffee has been ground too fine. Next time use a coarser grind. Coffee Taste Too Strong Use a 3 minute steep. Don’t let the brewed coffee sit inside the glass beaker brewing. Move it from the press pot to a thermal container or just brew what...

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New State-Of-The-Art Brewing Technology

      Every so often, theirs new technology that revolutionizes the coffee industry. I think this is one of them. Introduce the Wilfa Precision Coffee Maker. It was designed by world champion barista Tim Wendelboe. The Wilfa Precision reflects the simple yet state-of-the-art brew technology of Norway's avid coffee culture. I lived in Norway some time ago and let me tell you, they love their coffee. This automatic filter brewer is engineered for extremely precise temperature and water control, producing the most flavorful results in a short time. Sleek and elegant on your counter top, this award-winning machine lets you see the brewing process in action as coffee makes it way through the tubes and into the carafe. This is the perfect...

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Introducing Blue Mountain Coffee

Blue Mountain Coffee   One of the few pleasures in life comes from food and drink. Coffee is certainly one of the things at the top of the list for a lot of people. And when you have a really good cup of coffee, you can certainly see why so many people love it so much. For those of us that need a good kick of caffeine or those that just like to have a good cup of coffee over a conversation with a long time friend, you want to make sure you are getting the best coffee there is, and for that, you need to get Blue Mountain Coffee. What is Blue Mountain Coffee?  Well it hails from the...

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Why is Blue Mountain Coffee so good and cost so much?

  Their are various reasons why Blue Mountain Coffee taste so good and cost so much. We are going to focus on 4 reasons for the cost and great taste. These factors will make you appreciate Scotty D's Jamaican Coffee even more. Reason #1 -The total output from the Blue Mountains is relatively low compared to other coffee producing countries. Compared to other coffee growing countries, the amount of coffee-grown in Jamaica is very small. Currently, Jamaica is producing between 4 and 5 million pounds a year. By way of comparison, Brazil produces about 4 billion pounds, and the Dominican Republic produces over 118 million pounds. Reason #2- Intense Labor There isn't any flat growing areas in the Blue Mountains. Coffee trees are...

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