BBC - History - Elisabeth Dakin (c.1848) (#)

  „After roasting, the bean needs to be ground. Ground coffee has a greater surface area than the whole bean, so the hot water can get to it more quickly and release the flavours. However, excessive grinding will cause the oils to evaporate and the coffee to taste bitter and acidic. Once roasted and ground the coffee is ready for brewing.“

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Proper Coffee Storage

  „So, the next best way to store coffee is to store in roasted but whole bean form. Grinding your own beans is pretty simple, and will be worth the effort. Roasted whole bean will last 1 to 2 weeks, when stored at room temperature. You should keep it in an airtight container that blocks the light.“

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It's All About Coffee

  „If you want to get the most flavorful cup of coffee (decaf or regular) the magazine's Erin Gudeux recommends buying whole beans and grinding them yourself. "Overall we found that the whole bean coffee does tend to have a better flavor," she says.“

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Tea & Coffee 09/00 - Espresso Pods

  „If you serve espresso and buy whole bean espresso, you need two grinders - one for the regular espresso and one for decaffeinated espresso. Grinding the coffee and adjusting the grinders to brew at the correct flow rate is not a simple task and trying to keep the grinder adjusted results in wasted coffee. Tom Martin points out other finite savings that offset the cost difference of espresso pods and roasted beans.“

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BBC - h2g2 - Coffee

  „On the rising hills of Columbia, the fastest growing cash crop in the country is cultivated. This is the coffee bean. The seeds of this shrub, which belongs to the Madder family , are called coffee, as is the beverage made from them, produced by passing boiled water through a filter containing ground roasted coffee beans. It can be consumed warm or cold and in any of the following styles: instant, filter, cappuccino , espresso (so strong you are only allowed 5ml at any one time, and it must be served in a steel reinforced cup), mocha , latte, or any combination of these with the word 'double' attached somewhere.“

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Whole Espresso Coffee Beans : illy caffè North America, Inc.

  „Available in medium roast and decaffeinated, our whole bean espresso coffee is the perfect choice for coffee connoisseurs who prefer grinding the beans to suit their own individual taste and preparation method.“

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