Thursday, June 21, 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



Best Seattle Coffee Houses

Getting off the plane at SeaTac airport, you may see a sign that will set the tone of your trip… it is a directional sign for Espresso. Indeed, Seattle is a town that has elevated espresso to a special status. Espresso is a passion, a science, an art, a drug and a pleasure.



A Guide to Coffee Beans

Comedian Bill Maher once observed that if your favorite drugged state is "wired" and you live in the United States, you are set for life. Starbucks on every corner, coffee aisle in every store. Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster in every convenience store, and a coffee pot on the burner at every job. Americans may be deficient or ignorant in other matters pertaining to food and beverages, but when it comes to coffee, they're right up to speed... no pun intended!However, working in a restaur



Nathan A. Chase, 44

Baltimore Sun - Chase worked with brother Daniel Chase, a carpenter, on renovation projects, including the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers building, a former coffee warehouse in Fells Point, and St. Johns Episcopal Church in Mount Washington. A memorial service will ...