Thursday, August 30, 2007

Why is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Special


Why is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Special
What is it about Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee that merits the hefty sum of $26 to $40 a pound?

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

Coffee and Brazil - How Coffee Molded the Culture of a Country
When Brazil was discovered in 1500 by the Portuguese, the country was inhabited by Indians only. Several new beverages were introduced to the Europeans, such as juices of several fruits, teas of several plants, and even an alcoholic drink made out of manioc.

Starbucking - Honest Artistry
In the most memorable scene in "Starbucking," Winter, the documentary’s subject, aims to break his record of 28 Starbucks cafes visited in one day. Under Winter's own rules, he must drink at least one 4-ounce coffee at each Starbucks he hits.