Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The History And Main Types Of Coffee


The History And Main Types Of Coffee

It's a mainstay in many households the world over with a commodity ranking of number two, just behind oil production. But how did the worldwide coffee craze get started and what exactly is the history of the little bean loved the globe over for the coffee it creates?According to legend, the first use of coffee dates back to the 800s when a goat herder named Kaldi discovered his goats had more energy after eating the berries from a specific bush. Kaldi's story takes place in east Africa and is co



The Many Different Coffee Beverages

Everyone has there favourite among the many different coffee beverages now on sale in coffee shops and restaurants the world over. Some may be more interesting the others. Some are certainly more traditional. The following is a quick look at some of the more popular coffee beverages that you'll like see on the menu at a coffee shop near you:1. Espresso: probably the oldest and most traditional of coffee beverages sold in coffee shops round the world, the espresso has a huge and loyal followin



Gold futures higher as dollar falls

Boston Globe - Arabica coffee futures fell sharply. May coffee closed 3.35 cents lower at $1.0845 a pound, while July coffee was off 3.45 cents at $1.1120 a pound. May sugar settled 0.20 cent lower at 9.70 cents a pound, while July sugar finished 0.28 cent weaker at ...



His antics, her mum or the press?

Guardian Unlimited - Although Ms Middleton complained about a photograph of her holding a cup of coffee in the Mirror , many think that the British media did not intrude obsessively. Some have argued that had there been more photos of the prince in clubs - as he was again ...



Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

What would be the perfect coffee confection to give to your valentine? Chocolate covered coffee beans of course!