Tips on Coffee - Espresso: Ultimate Coffee, Second Edition (#)

„He'll turn your kitchen into the espresso bar of your dreams-and the more aspiring baristas who read this book, the safer the country will be for the new world of lattes sweeping the nation." --Corby Kummer, The Atlantic Monthly "Kenneth Davids's new book blends the myths and history with the technology and culture that create this nouveau art form we call 'espresso.' It's the perfect companion while enjoying the pleasures of this magnificent beverage." --Ted R. Lingle, director of the Speciality Coffee Association SynopsisEspresso is coffee at its purest and most intense, and has grown in popularity in the last decade. A revised edition of this guide provides a history of espresso, as well as information and anecdotes about its culture, lore, and brewing. About the AuthorKenneth Davids is the author of two other books about coffee, Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying and Home Coffee Roasting: Romance and Revival.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Coffee is a beverage that invites, even demands, obsession, and, of all coffee acts, brewing espresso can be the most obsessive. Two or three more seconds of dribbling out of the brewer can dramatically alter the cup, and the finest espresso coffee in the world can be utterly ruined by one or two careless gestures.Every time I publish a review of espresso coffees I receive emails, not about the coffees, but about problems brewing them. Hence the following, a (despite its length) succinct guide to brewing espresso right at home.(Note that the following instructions elaborate and complement those provided by the manufacturer of your espresso brewer. Be certain you have read and understood the safeguards, cautions, and instructions that accompany your brewing device before supplementing them with the advice and encouragement given below.)“

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World Bank Group | Agriculture & Rural Development | Executive Summary - Coffee Markets: New Paradigms in Global Supply and Demand (#)

„These changes include stagnant overall growth in the traditional major importing countries, increased demand for soluble coffee, increased demand for differentiated and higher-value products, new technology allowing greater fungibility in coffee supplies, and geographic-generational shifts in the popularity of different types of coffee products. At the same time, in many markets there is increasing preference for espresso-style coffees that do not depend as much on the flavor profiles of high-quality washed arabica coffees. These shifts, and the strong competitive response of the largest producers, particularly Brazil, are reducing the demand for certain types and origins of coffee, leaving the worst-affected countries with large social and economic costs. Global coffee consumption has shown noticeable regional differences.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Because the espresso pressure-extraction brewing system is so efficient, the argument runs, it emphasizes the singularity and imbalance of single-origin coffees, turning their simple melodies into over-amplified cacophonies. Thus only a blend of coffees can provide the combination of complexity and balance, the deep-toned, sweet restraint, that marks a good espresso coffee experience. We decided to test this wisdom to by preparing a range of single-origin coffees brought to moderately dark to dark roasts as espresso. I asked a range of roasting companies to choose a selection of their coffees might make good single-origin espresso, and invited Willem Boot, a well-known U.S.-based coffee consultant, to co-taste them with me.“

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Espresso! My Espresso! An Ongoing Internet Novel - CHAPTER (#)

„I tried the Americana and the taste was more bitter and lacked in the varietal flavors that I had already come to enjoy (without knowing it) in the Monkey and Donkey. This stuff just sort of tasted like "coffee" without the sweetness, nuttiness, chocolaty, or other little flavor nuances that espresso should be when properly blended. The Bravada blend is even more heavily blended towards Robusta, some of these beans were huge when compared to the Arabica or even some of the other Robusta beans in the other blends. I decided that I didn't have the nerve to brew espresso from these beans, so I gave them to a friend who used them in a drip machine and he said they were quite nice as drip coffee.“

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Tea & Coffee 03/04 - American Espresso: The State of the Rage (#)

„Here blends offered usually top out at 100% Colombian, and drop off significantly in value as the price/value demand curve dictates. Espresso coffee is no longer an afterthought, but it is not a specialty of the house. Retailer support in the espresso area is still relatively undeveloped. This is exacerbated by a paucity of espresso beverage understanding among U.S. institutional roasters - particularly in the Eastern U.S. U.S. specialty roasters have been working with many origins, blends and roast colors for some time now and have been developing espresso expertise certainly since around 1980.“

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Espresso Tutorial Chapter 6 - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„In the event that nothing comes out of the portafilter and the unit starts to sound somewhat ìdifferentî, this is because you have ground the coffee too fine or tamped too hard. If the espresso coffee streams out of the portafilter spouts like honey from a jar, my friend, you have achieved coffee nirvana in short order! What are the chances of this happening in the first attempt? Well, if you have played around with your grinder and your coffee is fresh or if you have had your local roaster grind it for you, you might just score on the first breakaway.“

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Transfair USA | Press Releases (#)

„By the spring of 2004, an estimated 3,100 stores nationwide will be selling these beverages. Fair Trade espresso coffee is expected to represent approximately two percent of total Dunkin' Donuts coffee bean purchases. This meets the suggested benchmark set by Oxfam International in a recent report on the worldwide crisis for coffee farmers. About Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts is the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world, selling high quality coffee, bagels, donuts and other related baked goods since 1950.“

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Electric Coffee (#)

„To operate the mill you turn on the lighted power switch (1), then put an espresso coffee handle, filter, or small container under the chute and hold down the spring-loaded grind button (2). Your espresso coffee handle will do this, but with another container, it is easy to push it down with your finger too. Either way, you might want to remove the coffee handle holder -held in place by one nut (3). The mill comes with a plastic apron to catch stray grinds (4).“

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India coffee magazine- Back with another steaming cup! (#)

„Furthering its quest for excellence, in 1991, illycaffe introduced the Brazilian Award for espresso coffee. This started a whole new movement in the Brazilian coffee growing circles- from the traditional approach of growing more coffee, the Brazilian growers started concentrating on the quality of the coffee beans. It helped identify newer regions (the scrublands) producing excelling quality coffee, as against the traditional coffee-growing region (southern Minas).“

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:: Crema Conscious :: (#)

„But what is it? Put simply, it's the foamy crown on the head of a well prepared espresso coffee. Ewan Reid, our Technical & Quality Director, stresses the importance of the words "well prepared" Warming to his subject. Ewan proclaims that "unless there is a: crema on the espresso, it isn't really an espresso" Strong words and bold statements, perhaps, but once consumers have become educated enough to notice the crema (or its absence) they won't be afraid to send a substandard coffee back to the kitchen.“

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Virtual Coffee: Espresso Perfection Technique #1 - Tamping (#)

„The resulting beverage is the worst ofcircumstanceswhat flavor does get into the cup is bitter and astringent, and so much ofthe coffees potential good flavors remain behind in the portafilter basket. With firm andeven tamping, the water has no choice but to flow through all of the coffee uniformly, andif the barista has adjusted his or her grind correctly and the espresso machine is in goodorder, the resulting coffee beverage represents the best the coffee has to offer.“

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The Universal Espresso Maker Manual - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„After 25 to 35 seconds of coffee brewing, switch off or unplug your espresso coffee maker or the espresso coffee will be bitter and over extracted. Add your steamed or foamed milk to the espresso coffee. Adding foamed milk to espresso coffee creates a cappuccino! Adding steamed milk to espresso coffee creates a cafe latte.“

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Tea & Coffee 11/00 - Stamping “International” On Espresso Coffee (#)

„The Golden Coffee Box is an espresso coffee company that, while revering the Italian tradition and using it for inspiration and direction, is certainly not Italian. The company has adapted what it found best in the Italian tradition to its own market demands, the preferences of its clients and its own taste in fine coffees. Although a very small company, it can be judged successful, not only in the cup of espresso produced but also in terms of bottom line results.“

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Espresso Tutorial Chapter 3 - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„  Chapter Three ñ letís illustrate the bits and pieces that make up a machine. In the last couple of chapters we have tried to make it clear that water temperature and brewing time are two critical areas where espresso coffee is concerned. Water has to be 195 degrees, give or take a few degrees. When it comes to keeping the water temperature stable it often helps to look at the physics: Whichever components are not heating the water, or insulating the water from the outside world are taking heat from the water.“

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Espresso Tamping (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„This article is the first of a series of articles about espresso preparation. Espresso has the potential to be the ultimate form of coffee, but is too often sour, bitter, and overpowering. To prepare espresso properly a number of factors must be monitored. The espresso must be freshly roasted, freshly ground with a sharp conical burr grinder, properly dosed and distributed, tamped correctly, and monitored closely during extraction.“

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BSCA - Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (#)

„Because of the multitude of coffees produced by its members, BSCA offers not only estate coffees and varietals but also a BSCA espresso blend that is available throughout the year in small but guaranteed volumes. The BSCA espresso blend is made with the finest specialty coffees produced in Bahia, the Cerrado, Mogiana, and South Minas mixed in the correct proportions to enhance body, acidity, aroma and natural sweetness.“

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The SCAE Awards for Coffee Excellence (#)

„Of the thousands of baristas in Italy we would like to honour Luigi Lupi. He is the perfect role model for young baristas and he is willingly sharing his knowledge and skills throughout the world espresso coffee community. He is the admired barista with a big B always there for his customer and those who are willing to learn. Also a true Italian gentleman, and if there were an award for the best dressed coffee person he would be a certain winner in that category too.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World (#)

„The characters in the saga are fascinating: from American industrialists to Latin American peasants to African warlords to European consumers, there are people involved in this story, not just money. If you have a yen for coffee, grab an espresso and read this book. You won't find weighty theories on how coffee forms the basis of all human history, rather a fun, a caffeine-inspired trip through modernity with java-tinted glasses. -- HistoryHouse.com“

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Coffee / Tea (#)

„I have been using the Senseo coffee maker for some time now and have become very impressed with this new technique for brewing coffee. A cross between an espresso machine and a standard drip coffee maker, this system can produce fresh coffee faster and easier. I think the Senseo machine has brought us a new way to brew coffee that will soon become the norm.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Mocha, Moka, Mocca, Moca.  Single-origin coffee from Yemen; also a drink combining chocolate and (usually espresso) coffee. The coffee, also called Arabian Mocha, Yemen, or Yemen Mocha, takes its name from the ancient port of Mocha. It is the world's oldest cultivated coffee, distinguished by its distinctively rich, winy acidity and intriguing nuance.“

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:: The Black, Black Oils :: (#)

„Remember there is a range of foodsafe detergents available for weekly cleaning of the espresso equipment. In short, the oils in espresso coffee represent a double-edged sword. Without them the coffee wouldn't have that amazing aroma and flavour; let them get the better of you and it's a recipe for disaster. This article originally appeared in Fresh 7 <Back to Lab Notes “

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CoffeeKid - My Top Five Coffee or Espresso Book Choices (#)

„My top five books would probably cross boundaries outside of espresso, mainly because they give you the core knowledge and appreciation about why this bean is so sought after, and why a guy like me would dedicate literally thousands of hours of unpaid labour "of love" to coffee and espresso in writing about it, building shrines (read: websites) to it, and so on.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Espresso : Ultimate Coffee, Second Edition (#)

„Kenneth Davids writes a lot of information on history and the art of making espresso coffee. The only thing that really bothered me was his method of writing. At times it was very clear, then it dropped off when it became more interesting, almost like "running out of room." The section on machines and equipment was fairly good, but it didn't give more details on each type of machine.“

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Fairtrade | Food and drink | Coffee | Buy (#)

„Percol Original Coffee Granules, Organic Fairtrade Espresso Coffee, Organic Fairtrade Americano Coffee, Organic Fairtrade Latin America Coffee, Organic Fairtrade Guatemala Coffee, Fairtrade Nicaragua Coffee“

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Coffee Books, Posters & Misc. (#)

„Espresso Coffee: The Chemistry of Quality is by Andreas Illy and other researchers. It's an intensely informative book focusing on technical aspects of quality coffee production. The emphasis here is on chemical and physical analysis of coffee as it travels the route from crop to cup.“

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Home Espresso FAQ (#)

„    One of the great joys of owning an espresso machine is the freedom to experiment. One can purchase hundreds of different espresso coffees from all over the world. One can alter the grind, dose, and tamp to make subtle changes in the pour. The consumer gives up all of this fun when she buys a pod-based machine.“

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Cookies (#)

„Drain and chop coarsely inthe food processor. Combine with yellow raisins, currants, candied orange peel, toastedsliced almonds, toasted pine nuts, bittersweet chocolate, apricot preserves, rum, instantespresso coffee, cinnamon, and cloves. To prepare in advance, cover tightly with plasticwrap and keep at a cool room temperature or in the refrigerator up to 3 days.“

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Global Exchange : 444.html (#)

„Coffee, according to experts, is a cyclical crop, whose price is most subject to the law of supply and demand. But at the heart of this new story is a mystery: There is raw coffee in abundance in the world market, while the price of espresso in a café with colorful parasols persistently and irritatingly increases.“

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Tips on Coffee - Iced espresso shake (#)

„Ingredients (1 serving): The key is to prepare it from regular, short espresso coffee. Otherwise is over-extracted and has an unpleasant taste. 1 normal espresso sugar ice water or crushed ice PreparationPrepare a normal espresso, add sugar and some ice water or, even better, crushed ice.“

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CoffeeGeek - Regional: Central and South America, Colombian coffee (#)

„ It's typical for espresso blends to contain coffee from a variety of origins, thus allowing the blend to have the right balance of characteristics. Might be possible that a straight Colombian isn't good as an espresso coffee?“

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PR 34% growth in 2002 (#)

„Company sales across all sectors were also boosted by a new 12 oz. packaged product line, new coffees such as Love Buzz, Espresso Euphoria, Kafe Haiti and especially by their new fair trade certified, organic hot cocoa mix, whose sales exceeded projections.“

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Indian coffee board- Exporters Diary - Indian Aroma in Italian Espres Show (#)

„Espresso Coffee using Indian Blends was served to the visitors throughout the fair period. The brochures on Monsooned Coffee, A fine cup, calendars and posters on regional coffees were also distributed.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„The pull can range from 18 to 23 seconds for a single shot, and slightly longer for a double. The result should be a beautiful crema (milky brown layer) on top of the espresso coffee. Drink or serve within ten seconds to taste the best flavor!“

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Bulk Coffees (#)

„Espresso, Vienna Roast — A sweet, rich blend with a hint of caramel. For use inthe espresso method of coffee preparation. Fairly traded coffee from small farmer cooperatives.“

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Drinks (#)

„Mix in equal proportions the espresso coffee and thecocoa (very hot). Serve in coffee cups, and cover with whipped cream. Add grated orangepeel.“

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London Diary 8 | Arabic (#)

„Which expression is most suitable to use when asking for an espresso coffee?“

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