Wednesday, April 11, 2007

True Vietnamese Coffee


True Vietnamese Coffee

More and more coffee lovers have discovered Vietnamese coffee, its little single-cup filter, and the rich, dark cup it produces. Vietnamese coffee "style" refers to treating the brewing and enjoyment of coffee as a event, not just a commodity that you grab at a drive-in window on the way to work.



Regulate Metabolism With Green Coffee Beans

Green coffee beans have supplied a new player in the antioxidant arena. An extract of green coffee beans has been found to have a stronger antioxidant effect than established antioxidants like green tea and grape seed extract. The active constituent in coffee that is responsible for its many health benefits is a compound called chlorogenic acid. It neutralizes free radicals, and addresses the problem of hydroxyl radicals, both of which can lead to cellular degeneration if left unchecked. Chlorog



Starbucks Coffee Shop Etiquette Rules

Starbucks, the coffee shop franchise run by entrepreneur Howard Schultz, has been one of the most phenomenal business success stories of the last twenty years. From having a few outlets in the Seattle district only so long ago as 1984, to now having outlets globally, including in China, Starbucks coffee has certainly come a long way fast. Nonetheless, regardless of which of the Starbucks coffee outlets you visit, certain etiquette rules apply, as they do when visiting any coffee shops. While



my demon in the steamer

just days ago I heard it,



Sacrifices for the Cup

What would you give up for a cup-a-joe?



Steaming Milk for Beginners

Frothing is probably the most underappreciated part of coffeehouse culture. After all, without the foam, your cappuccino or latte is just plain espresso.