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

„At the whole-bean end of the counter the multinationals have pursued a variety of strategies in their efforts to ride specialtys coattails along the supermarket aisles. One simply is to acquire a specialty roaster (Proctor & Gamble owns Millstone Coffee); another is to distribute a specialty roasters coffee (Kraft apparently distributes Starbucks supermarket line of coffees); a third is to offer whole beans in bags under ones own label (whole-bean coffees offered by Procter & Gamble/Folgers and Nestlé/Nescafé). In almost all cases whole-bean coffees distributed by these companies far exceeded in quality analogous roast-and-ground products. The only exception was the MJB canned roast-and-ground Hawaiian blend, which handily out-rated two whole-bean Kona blends, one from Nestlé (Nescafé Kona Blend, 85) and one from the Safeway supermarket chain (Safeway Select Kona Blend, 84, not reviewed).I was curious about how well coffees from the Proctor & Gamble Millstone bulk line would match up against Starbucks bagged supermarket whole-bean coffees.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Melitta MEMB1B Mill & Brew 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black (#)

„For the full experience, here's how it goes: pour water into reservoir (a window gauge shows the desired level up to 10 cups); spoon roasted coffee beans into permanent stainless-steel filter basket (no disposable filters needed); program mill to grind beans as you wish (seven settings, from fine to coarse); set clock to current time of day; program timer to begin automatic grinding and brewing process at the hour and minute you wish; sleep like a baby; savor coffee precisely as you like it when you awake. Ground coffee can be used instead of whole beans, and the whole coffee-making process can be initiated instantly without setting the timer. Other attributes: dripping ceases when the tempered-glass carafe is removed from the nonstick warming plate; shutting down is automatic after one hour to prevent damage; cord stores in the rear of the unit. This is a thoroughly modern coffeemaker, suitable for people who take coffee seriously but crave convenience.“

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Tea & Coffee 11/02 - Choosing A Roasting Machine? The Experts Speak (#)

„Schoenholt gave an example of his experience which led to the beginning of a relationship with Lilla, “I wanted the key conveyors that were carrying roasted coffee to be titled at a 45 degree angle from the floor. This was a great idea that I had that I felt since I’m a specialty roaster and most of what I do is whole beans, then I didn’t want the coffee to drop long distances. Then I felt that if I had my conveyors running at angles, it would be dropping shorter distances from the top of the conveyor into the bottom of the bin and therefore would land softer with less chance of breakage. It was a little craziness that I had in my head and I decided that this was very clever and that nobody did this because it takes up too much room on the ground.“

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Grind Your Own Beans (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„I was startled when a friend of mine in San Francisco asked two proprietors of Peet's Stores what percentage of customers ask for ground beans. I thought that in the heart of US Coffee Culture Land the vast majority bought whole beans and ground at home. Surprisingly, the answer from the Peet's guys was that 2/3 to 3/4 of all purchases were for pre-ground coffee. This means that the vast majority of coffee drinkers (except those who buy ground coffee daily) are sacrificing one of the most crucial elements contributing to the taste of a cup of coffee.“

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Sweet Flavours (#)

„"Unfortunately, we're still a stepaway from statistical information on how large this category is", says Palmer,"because syrups are sold in so many different outlets, from foodservice tosupermarkets as well as coffee stores and cafes. "Like the increase of brand namedcoffees lining the supermarket shelves, consumers are finding a selection of syrups to gowith their variety of whole beans. For example, Millstone markets DaVinci syrups and GiantEagle, a supermarket chain in Pittsburgh sells a private label line of coffees and syrupsunder the name, "Cafe Sonata".“

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

„Finally, we arrive at the only flat-out loser in the cupping. Eight O'Clock Bean Coffee suggests specialty with its whole beans and valve pack, but the generic nature of the blend, the package presentation, and, above all, the wretched quality, all say commercial. In fact, this coffee is sub-commercial, since the well-trained professionals at the large commercial roasters would never foist off a coffee as wildly fermented as this one on their customers. There was even a small stone in the bag I bought, a treacherous oversight that could wreck someone's burr grinder.“

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Virtual Coffee - The Hottest Online Coffee Zine! (#)

„What readers impatient with detail should carry out of this paragraph is that peaberries are a grade (or a group of related grades) of coffee that a mill may or may not choose to create by a deliberate act of separation. You could create your own grade of peaberry simply by sitting at the kitchen table separating out the peaberries by hand from the normal beans contained in a pound of your favorite whole bean coffee - that is, unless the coffee mill did it already.“

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

„What readers impatient with detail should carry out of this paragraph is that peaberries are a grade (or a group of related grades) of coffee that a mill may or may not choose to create by a deliberate act of separation. You could create your own grade of peaberry simply by sitting at the kitchen table separating out the peaberries by hand from the normal beans contained in a pound of your favorite whole bean coffee - that is, unless the coffee mill did it already. Married Beans and Bachelor Beans“

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Home Espresso FAQ (#)

„Email me for my shipping address.     The other relative newcomer in the home market is the totally automated machine; the “espressobot.” Looking a little bit like R2D2, these units have separate openings into which the user pours whole coffee beans, water, and milk. At the other end is an orifice from which issue-eth espresso and milk-based beverages. With varying degrees of programmability, automation, complexity, and ingredient storage capacity or refrigeration, they start at about $500 and top out around $2,000.“

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A World of Flavor (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Elvis Costello once said, “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” Anybody who writes about the taste of coffee runs up against the same limits – reading some fundamentals never hurts, and it’s good to have some basic knowledge when buying whole beans. But there are limits to how far the written word can convey the differences that exist between the coffees of the world. In the end, it’s best to get away from your computer and begin tasting these coffees yourself.“

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How To Brew Coffee - National Coffee Association (#)

„If you purchase whole bean coffee, always grind your beans as close to the brew time as possible.  A burr or mill grinder is preferable because all of the coffee is ground to a consistent size.  A blade grinder is less preferable because some coffee will be ground more finely than the rest.  If you normally grind your coffee at home with a blade grinder, try having it ground at the store with a burr grinder. You may be surprised at the difference!“

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Ten Steps To Coffee - National Coffee Association (#)

„Roasting transforms green coffee into the aromatic brown beans that we purchase, either whole or already ground, in our favorite stores. Most roasting machines maintain a temperature of about 550 degrees Fahrenheit.  The beans are kept moving throughout the entire process to keep them from burning and when they reach an internal temperature of about 400 degrees, they begin to turn brown and the caffeol, or oil, locked inside the beans begins to emerge. “

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CUISINART (#)

„There is nothing more enjoyable than waking up to freshly brewed coffee! The Automatic Grind & Brew™ Coffeemaker grinds whole beans, and brews the freshest, most flavorful coffee possible. It’s so smart that it knows exactly how much water to use – to extract all of the flavor and none of the bitterness. All you need to do to get coffee bar flavored coffee at home is add the whole beans and water.“

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Café de Colombia - GRILLED SIRLOIN WITH A COFFEE BEAN/PEPPERCORN CRUST (#)

„2 small gloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons strong freshly brewed coffee 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons whole coffee beans (not flavored beans) 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1 1lb beef sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick), trimmed of fat 1 teaspoon olive oil 1. Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill. Smash and peel 1 of the garlic cloves.“

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Tips on Coffee - Thai Iced Coffee (#)

„Ingredients6 tablespoons whole rich coffee beans, ground fine 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander powder 4 or 5 whole green cardamom pods, ground Place the coffee and spices in the filter cone of your coffee maker. Brew coffee as usual; let it cool. In a tall glass, dissolve 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar in an ounce of the coffee (it's easier to dissolve than if you put it right over ice).“

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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„This is important for both coffee and water. We suggest two level tablespoons of ground coffee (if grinding, that's about two heaping tablespoons of whole beans) for every six ounces of water. Another way of saying that is two ounces of ground coffee per quart. If you have a drip coffee maker, we recommend measuring the water before you pour it into the pot.“

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Coffee crisis: thanks to God and fair trade we're not starving - Fair Trade Coffee Project - Lutheran World Relief (#)

„During harvest season, a whole family working together--including children and grandparents--may earn as little as three dollars a day for hand-picking the red cherries that are processed into coffee beans. While our delegation struggled to maneuver through the mountain coffee groves in hiking gear, coffee pickers carrying 100-pound sacks moved deftly in flimsy sandals.“

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Supermarket Coffee vs. Specialty Store Coffee (#)

„The other bean that makes up the small difference (about 8%) in this country's coffee consumption is called Coffea Arabica. It is the variety sold as whole beans in all specialty coffee stores and is the bean of choice for coffee connoisseurs as well as beginning coffee lovers.“

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Arabica vs Robusta: No Contest (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Surprisingly, I have found 100% Arabica coffee in Kroger decaffeinated and Eight O'Clock regular, both in bags of whole beans. If your coffee is Colombian, it will probably say Arabica on the side or back of the package, since this country produces nothing else. Guatemala, El Salvador, Tanzania and Kenya also produce all Arabica beans.“

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The Home Roasting Tradition (#)

„The essential flavor oils are delicate, and fadeor become tainted quickly despite all our interventions. Stored as wholebeans in an airtight glass jar in a dark place, coffee can stay "fresh"for roughly 5 days. For those without a good neighborhood roaster, we inviteyou to discover the simple pleasure of roasting your own coffee.“

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Hawaii Coffee Association (#)

„§486-120.6 Hawaii grown roasted or instant coffee; labeling requirements. (a) In addition to all other labeling requirements, the identity statement used for labeling or advertising roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown green coffee beans shall meet the following requirements:“

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Fairtrade | News | Press Release (#)

„Equal Exchange organic Medium Roast, Dark Roast and Decaffeinated ground coffees and whole beans, and Espresso Fine Grind, Sumatran Takegon and Colombian Excelso ground coffees (available from health food and wholefood shops, and by mail order)“

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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„Packages of frozen coffee should be opened as infrequently as possible. Whole beans will keep up to four weeks, but ground coffee should be brewed within a week or two. Buying small amounts frequently and grinding your own beans is the best way to enjoy fresh coffee.“

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Global Exchange : Coffee is grounds for initiative (#)

„"Starbucks does not understand why the residents of Berkeley would want to limit consumer choice," she said. Young said he intentionally wrote the initiative so it would not apply to the sale of whole or ground coffee beans, knowing that to do so would attract the opposition of large grocery store chains.“

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

„Roasted whole coffee beans keep fairly well. The bean itself is a protective package, albeit a fragile one. Stored in a dry, airtight container to prevent contamination or contact with moisture, roasted whole-bean coffee holds its flavor and aroma for about a week.“

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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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The basics of the brew. - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Roasted whole coffee beans keep for a week before they should be consumed. Stored in a dry, airtight container to prevent contamination or contact with moisture, roasted whole bean coffee holds its flavor and aroma for about a week.“

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BBC - h2g2 - How Do You Make a Little Money Go a Long Way? (#)

„Drink it cold instead of sodas or on mornings when I'm too rushed to make a fresh carafe. A pound of good, whole coffee beans costs a little more than two Starbucks drinks, and lasts for at least two or three weeks, depending on your rate of consumption.“

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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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Mr. Coffee® - F.A.Q's (#)

„Turn chamber clockwise (as viewed from top), until it will not turn. Fill with whole coffee beans for grinding and replace lid.Replace ground coffee chamber & lid, making sure it snaps securely into place.“

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Mr. Coffee® - How to Use (#)

„Wake up your honey with the aroma of freshly ground coffee. Buying whole coffee beans and using them as needed will produce a fresher and better tasting cup of coffee.“

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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„The right grind will help ensure the right extraction. When you ask for ground coffee instead of whole beans, a Peet's employee will always ask you what kind of coffee maker you use.“

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ANOTHER DE’LONGHI INNOVATION: The “Magnifica” All-in-One (#)

„That defeats the whole purpose of freshly brewed espresso. The Magnifica can also brew previously ground coffee if the user does not wish to use whole beans."“

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Home model accessories (#)

„Home coffee grinder with commercial grinding burrs. Holds up to one pound of whole coffee beans. White decor.“

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Amazon.com: Guatemala "Antigua" Coffee, 1-lb Whole Beans (Green Coffee Beans. Require Roasting.) (#)

„Guatemala "Antigua" Coffee, 5-lb Whole Beans (Green Coffee Beans. Require Roasting.) “

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