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Coffee a necessity, an addiction, a drug whatever it is to you, let us take you on a journey to discover the art of the perfect coffee. Coffee is one of the worlds most popular beverages with a reported 1 billion plus cups consumed each year. The majority of commercial coffee comes from two species of coffee beans the Coffea robusta and Coffea arabica however there are about 25 species worldwide that produce beans. The robusta bean is generally used in espresso blends and instant coffee. It is a high yielding plant and thus its beans are cheaper. It is also high in caffeine, about twice as potent as the arabica. Arabica produces a full-bodied rich coffee, which connoisseurs consider superior. Much coffee that is consumed is ground. The size of the grinds is critical in determining the quality of the drink. Finely ground coffee is similar in texture to confectioner’s sugar and the resulting brew is heavy and rich, ideal for espresso. However, if it is too finely ground it slows the brewing process and produces a bitter taste. Medium ground coffee, which is used for automatic drip brewing, should feel like beach sand. And coarse ground coffee which has the texture of coarse salt is ideally suited to the percolator. If it is too coarse however the resultant coffee will be weak and watery due to brewing to quickly. Then there is the quick and easy instant coffee, which is made from blending, roasting and grinding the beans into a soluble powder. Years ago, you just had coffee. But now there are heaps of choices, each with it’s on distinct personality. Espresso aka Short Black – 20ml of strong, black coffee served with a layer of ‘crema’ on top. Affogato (which means to drown) – a coffee ice-cream. Two thirds a glass of ice-cream with two shots of espresso poured over top. Caffe latte (which means coffee with milk) – is an espresso topped up with steamed milk and a little froth on top. Cappuccino – is an espresso, topped with two thirds steamed milk and one third froth. Then with a dusting of drinking chocolate on top. Long Black – hot water is added and then espresso on top. Macchiato (which means stained) – is simply an espresso with a dash of warm milk. Mocha – is an espresso blended with drinking chocolate and topped with frothed milk. In recent years coffee has become very social and at times it can appear a little over-whelming. At least now, next time you “go out for coffee” you will know which one to order. Happy Coffee Drinking
Lisa Paterson
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Paul Archer |
2007-06-13 |
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Title: How Do Coffee Grinders Work?
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A Trip to the grocery store and a walk down the coffee aisle, is where you'll see coffee grinders and coffee beans. The coffee grinder has become all so very popular for home use and popularity of espresso and other coffee drinks has blown out of coffee proportion in the last two decades. Coffee shops keep popping up every where and the need of many coffee drinkers to grind their own coffee beans in their coffee grinders. Coffee grinders will grind roasted coffee beans into tiny little grounds that are either fine or coarse. By grinding your own coffee, its totally up to you on how you like it best. Coffee grinders will produce fine or medium grounds which are best for old style coffee makers. Those who love espresso will want to grind the beans into a fine grind, similar to sugar or salt. Coarse coffee grounds are good for percolators or vacuum brewers. Coffee grinders come in two main types. The first type of many coffee grinders use rotating steel blades. These blades on the coffee grinders chop up the coffee beans, making it o-so-nice for you. The bladed coffee grinders allow the coffee lover to control the type of grounds. The type of grounds the bladed coffee grinder makes depends on how long you grind the beans. Other types of coffee grinders uses a grinder wheel. This is called a burr grinder. To get coarse or fine grounds, you move the burr on the coffee grinder. Many people say this type of coffee grinder allows you more control as to the type of grounds you make. The price of a burr grinder really depends on the type of wheel, whether it is flat or cone-shaped. The burr coffee grinder with the cone-shaped wheel rotates slowly and the coffee grinder will plug up less frequently. If you chose coffee grinders that work in two different ways. Manual coffee grinders come with a crank on the side. (this is the old-fashion way) You have to crank the handle manually until all the coffee beans are grounded. If you don’t want to do that much work to have freshly ground coffee, you should probably shop around for electric coffee grinders. Electric coffee grinders are the most popular coffee grinder on the market today. Many electric coffee grinders are small and inexpensive so you can carry them anywhere to grind a perfect cup of coffee. There are advantages to grinding your own coffee with coffee grinders. You can grind coffee that suits your taste and not rely on pre-packaged coffee grounds. Coffee grinders can be found in most stores and online. A coffee grinder can range in price from about $20 to several hundred dollars. The coffee beans can be purchased at grocery stores or at a specialty coffee shop. How you want your coffee to taste and the type of coffee you brew is all up to you. Are you looking for the perfect cup of coffee? Try visiting Coffee Grinders , a website that specializes in providing coffee advice, tips and resources to including information on the coffee grinder.
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John Gibb |
2006-08-26 |
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Title: Coffee Making - Where Your Coffee Comes From
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Coffee is coffee, right? Wrong. As most coffee aficionados know, there are several different types of coffee. What type of coffee you are drinking can depend on many factors, such as what area of the world it came from, how the beans were processed or ground, or what was added to the coffee to make it more uniquely flavored. These days, the coffee you drink in the morning or serve after dessert reflects your personal taste more than just how strong you like it, or whether you add cream and/or sugar to it. Below are some of the most popular coffees in the world. Brazilian coffee – The country of Brazil produces more coffee than any other area in the entire world. The hot, humid climate and rich soil of Brazil is perfect for large coffee plantations. Brazilian coffee has been famous for many years and it wasn’t too long ago that most coffee drinkers simply assumed that the coffee they were drinking came from Brazil. Though it may be different these days, with many people being more conscious of where their coffee was grown, Brazil is still the largest supplier. Before the new coffee craze in the United States, most exported Brazilian coffee was a blend of high-quality and low-quality beans – with the focus being on keeping the price of coffee low. These days, however, with people being more discerning about the coffee that they drink, a lot of the coffee that comes from Brazil is very high-quality, with advancements being made all the time in flavor enhancement. Coffee from Brazil can definitely hold its own these days against any other “specialty” coffees. Columbian coffee – Running a close second to Brazil, the country of Columbia is a major coffee producer. Columbian coffee ranks right up there with Brazilian coffee in terms of richness and flavor, as their climates and soil compositions are very similar. Many times coffee producers will combine Columbian and Brazilian coffees to make unique new blends that are very pleasing to the palate. Hawaiian coffee – the only state in the entire United States that produces and exports coffee, Hawaii has been renowned for the special rich flavor of its coffee beans. The famous Hawaiian “Kona” blends have been a favorite of coffee lovers for many years, and for good reason. No matter how coffee makers from other areas try, they cannot completely duplicate the unique flavor of Hawaiian coffee. Many people say it is the combination of the perfect weather, and the rich soil that has been produced by a history of volcanic activity. There are many more countries and areas that produce coffee, and for each area that coffee is grown, the flavors can all be different, if only subtly. Those who are interested in trying all of the different types of coffees out there, from many different areas, should do some research. They may discover coffees that they’ve never tasted or even heard of before. For coffee lovers, this can be quite an adventure! John Gibb is the owner of coffee making sources , For more information on how to make coffee check out http://www.cofeemaking-sources.info
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James Grierson |
2006-02-15 |
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Title: History of Coffee: Part IV - Commercialisation of Coffee
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For many connoisseurs, the period from the mid-19th Century to the late 20th Century is the ‘Dark Age’ of coffee. During this era, coffee lost its Middle-Eastern mystical charm and became commercialised and, quite frankly, ordinary. When coffee was first introduced into Britain during the 17th Century, it was a drink enjoyed by every social class. While the rich would enjoy coffee almost ceremonially in their social clubs, the poor saw coffee as an essential nutrient, a hot drink to replace a hot meal, or hunger suppressant. It was only a matter of time, with the advancement of technology, that large companies would form to take advantage of the coffee commodity. Traditionally coffee was roasted in the home or in the coffeehouse. A practice imported from the Middle-East was to simply stir-fry green beans in an iron pan over a fire till brown. Some coffeehouses used a more sophisticated method of a cylindrical unit hung above a fire with a handle to rotate the beans inside. Both these methods were only capable of roasting small batches of coffee, a couple of kilos or several pounds at most, which ensured that the coffee was always fresh. However, with the onset of the industrial revolution and mechanisation, coffee roasting technology soon improved. Commercial coffee roasters were being invented which were capable of roasting much larger batches of coffee. It was now possible for the few to meet the coffee needs of the masses. It was in the United States where coffee initially started to be commercialised. In 1865, John Arbuckle marketed the first commercially available packages of ground, roasted coffee. His brand, ‘Ariosa’, was sold over a far larger area then any other coffee roaster. Instead of being confined to a small area close to his roasting factory, Arbuckle was able to establish his coffee as a regional brand. Others soon followed suit and, by World War I, there were a number of regional roasters including companies such as Folgers, Hill Brothers, and Maxwell House. These companies offered customers consistent quality and convenient packaging for use in the home, but at a price: freshness. It could be several weeks, or even months, before the end product would reach the customer. One approach to prolonging the freshness of roasted coffee was to glaze it with a glutinous or gelatinous matter. After the coffee beans had been roasted, a glaze would be poured over them, which would form a hard, protective barrier around the bean. Once such glaze patented by John Arbuckle in 1868, consisted of using: a quart of water, one ounce of Irish moss, half an ounce of isinglass, half an ounce of gelatine, one ounce of white sugar, and twenty-four eggs, per hundred pounds of coffee. Arbuckle experimented with many different glazes over the years, eventually settling on a sugar based glaze. In fact, Arbuckle became such a prolific user of sugar that he entered into the sugar business rather then give a profit to others for the huge quantities he required. So why were customers willing to buy this coffee? Once ground, coffee quickly loses its flavour and therefore should be consumed as soon as possible (at the very latest within 48 hours). But this was the age of the brand, where consistency ruled king over quality. Local roasters would often produce excellent coffee, but they could also produce foul coffee, occasionally containing a number of adulterations. Customers wanted to trust what they were buying. They wanted their coffee to taste exactly the same, time and time again. The first coffee brand to come to Britain was Kenco. In 1923, a co-operative of Kenyan Coffee farmers set up a coffee shop in Sloan Square (London), called the Kenyan Coffee Company, to distribute high quality coffee beans around Britain. Their shop proved very popular and their brand of coffee (renamed Kenco in 1962) soon spread throughout the UK. Worse was to come to the brew known as coffee. As regional roasters grew into national roasters and then into international roasters, their pursuit of profit intensified. Traditionally coffee came from the ‘arabica’ variety of coffee bush. But in the 1850s, the French and Portuguese began to cultivate a different variety of coffee bush, known as ‘robusta’, on the west coast of Africa between Gabon and Angola. Robusta beans were (and still are) cheaper then arabica beans as they are easier to grow and have an inferior flavour. Coffee roasters looking to minimise their production costs started blending robusta beans with arabica beans in increasing quantities. They also used shorter roast times, to reduce weight loss stopping the coffee from fully developing its complex flavour. However the lowest point for coffee comes with the introduction of instant coffee - a drink bearing little resemblance in taste to actual coffee. Although the first commercially produced instant coffee, called ‘Red E Coffee’, invented by George Constant Washington, an English chemist living in Guatemala, was marketed in 1909, it is Nestlé who are generally attributed with the invention of instant coffee. In 1930, Nestlé were approached by the Instituto do Café (Brazilian Coffee Institute) to help find a solution to their coffee surpluses. They believed that a new coffee product that was soluble in hot water, yet retained its flavour, would help stimulate World coffee sales. After seven years of research and frequent tasting, scientist Max Mortgenthaler finally achieved the desired results and, on 1st April 1938, Nescafé was launched, first in Switzerland and then later in Britain. Some claim that it was the introduction of commercial television in 1956 that acted as a catalyst to the success of instant coffee in Britain. The commercial breaks were too short a time in which to brew a cup of tea, but time enough for an instant coffee. There is probably some truth to this claim as, by the 1960s, the majority of the tea industry started producing tea bags, an invention by Thomas Sullivan over half a century earlier (1904). Tea bags were seen as more convenient, simpler and quicker to use then traditional loose leaf tea and so could compete against instant coffee. The coffee industry soon realised the association between commercial breaks and coffee drinking and started investing heavily in television advertising. Probably the most famous series of coffee advertisements were made for Nescafé Gold Blend. First aired in 1987, these advertisements focused on the sexual chemistry between a couple, played by Anthony Head and Sharon Maughan, acted out in a mini soap opera. The advertisements gripped the whole nation, featuring as frequently as Eastenders or Coronation Street as topics of conversation. This original series of advertisements ran for ten years, increasing sales of Gold Blend by 40% in the first five years (there were two further, less successful, sets of advertisements with different actors). Such was the profile of these advertisements, that they even featured as a news article on the ‘News at Ten’. With the coffee industry focused on price rather then quality, it was little wonder that coffee sales became stagnant. Coffee drinking was now more about a caffeine fix rather then about savouring the taste, to be drunk in a break from work, rather then to be enjoyed over conversation or while reading the newspaper. Unsurprisingly the younger generations born in the 70s and 80s turned their back on bitter coffee, preferring sugary soft drinks such as Coca Cola and Pepsi for their caffeine kicks. James Grierson is the owner of Galla Coffee: www.gallacoffee.co.uk - Uk online retailer of designer coffee accessories. Through the Coffee Knowledge section of his website he aims to help people understand more about coffee and give them tips on how to make great tasting coffee in their home.
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Jon Butt |
2005-07-08 |
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Title: Mr. Coffee Versus Bunn-o-Matic - The Coffee Maker Battle Heats Up
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For coffee lovers, there are few things more appealing than being met in the early a.m. hours by a perfectly brewed pot of coffee. That first cup sets the mood for your entire day, doesn't it? If it's brewed up right, you'll feel that extra zing in your step from morning till night. However, if that first cup is too strong or too weak, too hot or not hot enough, you quickly find yourself spiraling into a first-class coffee crisis. So, how do you avoid a coffee catastrophe? It's simple, buy the best coffee maker on the market made especially for your coffee-drinking needs! Sounds simple enough, right? But, who makes the best coffee maker today? In other words, who is the All-Time Champion of Coffee Makers? Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to welcome you to our title bout of the day where two mighty coffee making titans - Mr. Coffee and Bunn-o-Matic - will meet in the kitchen to crown the undisputed coffee making champion of the world. Introducing The Coffee Maker Contenders In the green corner, we have Mr. Coffee - long-recognized as the undisputed champion of home coffee makers. Affordable with many models to choose from, Mr. Coffee currently has over a dozen models on the market retailing from between $24.99 to $89.99. With makers serving up between one and twelve cups, he'll be hard to beat. In fact, Mr. Coffee is in great shape with an amazing array of features and settings, including single serve, speed brew, switch, programmable, and thermal models. In the red corner, we have the Bunn-o-Matic - king of the commercial coffee making market. Found in restaurants and chosen by baristas around the world, Bunn-o-Matic is known for his professional-grade machines. With a limited variety (e.g., currently seven models, with one single serve and 6-10 cup models), judges will need to pay close attention to the details to see what kind of punch the Bunn-o-Matic packs. One thing is for sure: with a starting price of $89.95, Bunn-o-Matic definitely tips the scales as a higher-priced option for home consumers. For those of you who are new to the clash of the coffee makers, here's what the judges will be looking for during the brew-off: Cup size How many cups can your coffee maker cook up (say that five times fast)? Most brands today have single-serve and multiple cup models, with 10-12 cups being the upper limit for most home coffee makers. Timer If having your coffee pre-made for you when you wake up is important, then a timer is going to be key! Timers allow you to set the time when your coffee maker will start doing its thing and brewing you up your beloved coffee. Space If you have unlimited counter space, then this criterion might not matter much to you. But, for those of you for whom counter space is at a premium, deciding upon a model that fits your space as well as your décor might be an important consideration. But, to truly separate the two competitors, our judges will also be looking closely at the following four areas: Ease of Use This is self-explanatory - at 6 a.m., you want a machine that is easy to use! Durability As you know, coffee makers aren't the most pampered of home appliances. They can get pretty banged up with daily use. Choosing a hardy model is essential. Ease of Cleaning Starting with a well-maintained and cleaned pot is one of the best ways to assure yourself of a great cup of coffee day after day. Style Yes, in the end, many of us like our coffee makers to look cool. Sure, while it's true that they are simply functional machines, we want these machines to represent our love for coffee. The fight is on between the top coffee makers in the world. So, who wins the home coffee maker battle? Bunn-o-Matic definitely has significantly higher priced models and less of a home-based selection, but is known for superior performance and durability. Mr. Coffee has a wider range of home models to choose from and most of their machines are significantly less expensive than even the lowest priced Bunn-o-Matic. In the end, it's a personal choice for you to decide. Remember, a great cup of coffee ends up being more than your coffee maker. Quality water, beans, and the proper grind for your machine all make a big difference in whether your coffee maker and first cup of coffee are winners. Good luck! About The Author: Jon Butt is the host of http://www.the-coffee-guide.com/coffee-makers.html , an innovative website dedicated to all things coffee. From beans to gourmet, espresso machines to coffee makers, or just great tasting coffee
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2008-03-02 |
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Title: Home Appliances | The Best Coffee Maker For A Good Coffee
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Today all like to have a cup of delicious coffee but are tired of paying the high prices for it in the coffee cafes. You can have a completely different experience having a coffee which is prepared at home in the coffee maker. It is always better to spend only once for a coffee maker than to go out in the café and have a cup of coffee everyday. The new coffee makers are designed such that only with a touch of a button it grinds the coffee beans and filters them within minutes. Your coffee is not far from you. The exclusive devices present in the coffee maker helps to prepare yummy coffee within no time. With the help of a coffee maker you enjoy coffee like the taste qualities of espresso or the cappuccino or any other flavor you can ever think of. So what are you waiting for? Your coffee maker is just a click away from you. Just log on to the Toronto appliances and have a look at the models of the coffee maker on their website and place an order for it immediately and feel the difference. I am sure you will enjoy making coffee at home with your coffee maker.
There are many models in the market. They come for both commercial and home use. The manufacturers offer a variety of features and styles. You can opt one according to your choice which can go well with your budget as well as for making a variety of coffee flavors. Companies like L.G., Viking, Frigidaire, Amana, and G.E. offer a wide range of coffee makers which can suit the style of which type of a coffee maker you want to buy. Their structure is such that all the cup sizes can adjust in these machines and coffee is made while still it is in the brewing process. The removable filter attached in this eliminates the need for coffee filters. Cleaning a coffee maker is as easy. These machines are very convenient and very easy to clean and handle. You can buy one coffee maker according to your needs. The latest techniques have filters which help to avoid to spill the coffee and make a mess. This way making coffee is so easy. Now making coffee is no more a mess. It can be prepared very efficiently.
It is really amazing that these machines have the automatic buttons which adjust the best water temperature, brewing time and the amount of water you need to prepare a cup of coffee. You can make drinks according your choice. Real milk cappuccino coffee, tea or hot chocolate coffee for your children , each cup of coffee prepared by you in a coffee maker is delicious to let to enjoy the true essence of coffee which you would love to have every time without any fuss. Whether I have a gathering, meeting or party time, I give my friends the best hot coffee which they can enjoy and feel fresh. So even if you want to enjoy the tasty coffee with steamy and frothy coffee café styles at our home, don’t think. Go and buy a new coffee maker for yourself.
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Roland Parris Jefferson III |
2007-07-27 |
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Title: How Starbucks Coffee Became a Worldwide Success
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Starbucks coffee is one of the top names in the coffee industry, producing high-class beans, brewing accessories and building coffee shops worldwide. However, Starbucks coffee started out the same as any other business – with a few shops and enough products to sell.
The history of Starbucks coffee began in Seattle around 1971 when three friends (Zev Siegl, Gordon Bowker and Jerry Baldwin) opened their small shop and began selling freshly roasted coffee beans and brewing accessories. It branched out to six outlets throughout Washington around 1980, when Zev Siegl sold out in pursuit of other ventures.
Howard Schultz and His Vision
In 1982, a plastics salesman named Howard Schultz was hired as head of the marketing department of Starbucks coffee. During a trip in Italy around 1983, Schultz found himself obsessed with Italy’s coffee beans and industry, which started his idea of setting up a coffee shop in the United States. Unfortunately, Baldwin wasn’t too excited about Schultz’s idea, but he did let him test the idea by implementing a small espresso bar in one of the Starbucks stores. Because of its immediate success, Schultz opened up his own store named “II Giornale”.
It was only in 1987 that Shultz started a worldwide name for Starbucks coffee when Baldwin decided to sell the company for $3.8 million. Schultz convinced several investors of his vision – 120 Starbucks outlets for the next five years. He converted the six Starbucks shops into coffee houses and changed the name of II Giornale shops into Starbucks.
In 1992, the Starbucks coffee shops in operation totaled 165, exceeding Schultz’s original vision. Today, over 8,000 cafes in thirty countries are in operation with annual revenues of over $7.5 million.
Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
Starbucks coffee liqueur is the company’s “adult-only” version of their line of coffees. Sold in 750 ml bottles, the main idea of the company is to sell the liquor, their coffee and the name Starbucks into one. The product itself comes from 100 per cent Starbucks coffee combined with 20 per cent alcohol. This line of liquor-coffee product is a result of a joint venture with Jim Beam Brands, which is a major player in the wine industry. The reason for the marketing of this product was due to a Starbucks survey that revealed that over 50 per cent of their loyal clients consumed coffee liquors.
Starbucks coffee has collaborated with other companies, such as Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and Pepsi-Cola Company. With the company’s collaboration with Jim Bean, Starbucks coffee reports that their DoubleShot remains the number one in the liquor-coffee category.
With the production of high-class coffee beans, brewing accessories, coffee makers and espresso machines as well as the collaboration of different top players in other industries, Starbucks coffee continues to produce well-known products that both loyal patrons and new coffee drinkers love.
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Gabriel Adams |
2008-04-24 |
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Title: Starting A Coffee Shop
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Coffee is one of the fastest growing industries, and high class coffee shops are proof. Who would have thought that millions of people would go out of their way to spend $5 on one cup of coffee each? But they do, and they do it every day! Clearly, starting up your own coffee shop could be just the money maker you’ve been dreaming of! Reasons to Start a Coffee Shop The first thing you want to do is make sure that starting a coffee shop is a venture you are not only willing to follow through on setting up, but also one that will bring you happiness for years to come. If you’ve dreamed of owning your own business, sit down and brainstorm about the many types of businesses you could open. Let the final decision be driven by your passions in life as well as your belief that you can succeed with your chosen niche. Some of the advantages of starting a coffee shop include: * A warm, friendly environment
* Meeting interesting people, a culture cross-section
* Coffee shops are increasingly popular
* “Free” coffee any time you want it!
* A relaxed atmosphere with customers usually in good spirits Planning and Preparation Now that you’ve concluded that a coffee shop is the type of business you’d like to start up, you’ll need to keep in mind that (just as is true with any business) a lot of planning and preparation must be done before your grand opening! You must: * Make sure you are financially ready
* Apply for a business license
* Apply for a small business loan
* Register your business name with the trademark office
* Hire a staff for building and designing the shop
* Hire a staff for running the shop
* Project how much you expect to make Calculate what you’ll need: * Daily supplies
* Equipment
* Building and furnishings
* Advertising and marketing
* Staffing You Should Build Your Shop: * In a high income district/area for better profits
* In an area where competition is scarce
* In a location that is easy to find (in a busy area, like a plaza, mall, mini-mall or main business strip)
NOTE: Do your research before you choose where to build! Budgeting Just because you might not have a lot of money to invest, does not mean you cannot get started. Just keep in mind that follow-through and caution are very important. You must sit down and be realistic about how much everything is going to cost you, and be sure that you get a loan that will cover you enough to get your shop off the ground. Once you’ve calculated this, bear in mind that you’ll need to pay off the loan (assuming you didn’t already have the money in the bank to get started). Being realistic is worth stressing again! Some things you can do to save money include: * Choosing a small shop to start with, and relocate once you grow
* Getting a great deal on the lease
* Getting an inexpensive, low interest rate mortgage on a small property instead of a lease
* Buying an existing shop with equipment pre-included
* Buying supplies in bulk
* Have one or more business partners and investors
* Look into government grants, tax breaks and so on, for small business start-ups
* Instead of hiring an advertising agency, consider having a business partner manage your marketing
* Have business sign & wall artwork designed by art students at a local college or university Be Ready for a Slow Start It’s important to remember that when you begin, profits may be dismal. It will be a struggle until the branding resulting from your proper marketing strategies begins to kick into full force. With that in mind, start with a smaller staff, fewer supplies—and fewer bells and whistles. Once things pick up, you will see an excellent return on your investment if you planned properly.
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Bob Bassett |
2005-06-13 |
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Agift basket loaded with gourmet coffee and snacks is a present sure to be appreciated by coffee connoisseur and college students alike. Coffee gift baskets are available with both decaf, for those who enjoy the flavor, and regular coffee, for the caffeine addicts you know. Coffee gift baskets often come with not only coffee, but cookies, biscotti, and other treats. In addition, many include mugs or other coffee related items such as canisters or grinders. If your recipient has a preferred brand of coffee, such as Gevalia or Starbucks, you are in luck! Many premium coffee brands are available in gift baskets. For college students, look for a coffee gift basket that includes instant coffee products that require only the addition of hot water since they may not have access to a coffee maker to brew ground coffee. For coffee lovers that preferred brewed coffee but don.t have a coffee maker, look for a gift basket that includes a small French press. Coffee gift baskets are available in a variety of sizes and price ranges, making them perfect for office birthdays, college care packages, and even gifts to the whole family. Smaller gift baskets are often available for under $20 and include a couple varieties of coffee and treats, and often a mug or other small item. Larger gift baskets range in price to around $150 and include a wide variety of coffee and goodies in larger quantities, and may also include a full set of mugs or canisters. For those that don't like coffee, there are also hot chocolate gift baskets and tea gift baskets available. They are similar to the coffee gift basket, except for the focal beverage. They are available in the same sizes and price ranges, and many of the extras are similar as well. A coffee gift basket is a great gift for any occasion and sure to be appreciated by the coffee lovers in your life. It.s a nice way to let someone special know you are thinking of them.
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mahasamut |
2008-01-09 |
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Title: Dry and the Saving Heal Coffee Seed
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Dry seed Coffee dryly have different way in order that depend on the country and the weather generally dry seed will coffee dry on grounds , grounds is will like grounds dry cassava only the smell ferments of coffee has will a little more each a stack or each at [row] will abandon the opening keeps to equal to at [row] or coffee stack dry each stack coffee is or each at [row] will abandon the opening keeps to equal to at [row] or coffee stack dry each stack coffee is or each at [row] will have 5 cm. not exceed heights and when sun go to about 30-40 minute laborer must come to turn a stack or at [row] go to still the space by that liberate to keep the cause that must wait for to get back to Coffee seed every half hour as a result for protect don't give coffee seed that have tall moistness is born fermenting and for coffee dry seed fully dry with this way will take time 7 - 14 day depend on weather state when the moistness of coffee seed reduces to about 15 % coffee dry seed will touch pick and import dry fumigator which control the temperature keeps 40 - 45 ?C for bake coffee seed has the moistness is left 12 % just baking with will must is made of the carefulness and elaborate because if do not be careful the quality of coffee seed was destroyed with the heat and make to are worthless.
Dry again the one way at can call that be best way but not like to use are dry on a table or on platform screen that the air can ventilate round a side coffee seed was graded down keep bright and try don't give a seed overlap each other or overlap each least other and must use a hand or wood tray waits for to turn or grade down coffee seed were have the sunlight regularly.
Majority coffee of Africa at famous will use this way in drying out now coffee which is famous many the trademark begin turn to use this way already if the weather gives.
The saving heals Coffee dry seed has already call that coffee is raw will touch pack appeared ramie sack or cloth sack and keep in dry storehouse and the air ventilate well with regard to pack in ramie sack or cloth sack for there is ventilating in the air and the moistness a sack that use to pack coffee raw seed will must induce to sun dryly before for get rid smell.
From the research meets that Coffee seed that pack in plastic vacuum bag and keep in 15 ?C and have the moistness about 41 % can pick 2 - 3 long ago year.
Package coffee is raw for export like to pack a sack vacates 60 the reed. except coffee Blue Mountain which still heal original identity of the exporting coffee the package in a bucket barrel in bucket quantity vacates 175 the pound or almost 80 Kg.
Articles ; http://coffee-cup-shop.blogspot.com
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Roland Jefferson |
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Title: How Starbucks Coffee Became a Worldwide Success
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Starbucks coffee is one of the top names in the coffee industry, producing high-class beans, brewing accessories and building coffee shops worldwide. However, Starbucks coffee started out the same as any other business – with a few shops and enough products to sell.
The history of Starbucks coffee began in Seattle around 1971 when three friends (Zev Siegl, Gordon Bowker and Jerry Baldwin) opened their small shop and began selling freshly roasted coffee beans and brewing accessories. It branched out to six outlets throughout Washington around 1980, when Zev Siegl sold out in pursuit of other ventures.
Howard Schultz and His Vision
In 1982, a plastics salesman named Howard Schultz was hired as head of the marketing department of Starbucks coffee. During a trip in Italy around 1983, Schultz found himself obsessed with Italy’s coffee beans and industry, which started his idea of setting up a coffee shop in the United States. Unfortunately, Baldwin wasn’t too excited about Schultz’s idea, but he did let him test the idea by implementing a small espresso bar in one of the Starbucks stores. Because of its immediate success, Schultz opened up his own store named “II Giornale”.
It was only in 1987 that Shultz started a worldwide name for Starbucks coffee when Baldwin decided to sell the company for $3.8 million. Schultz convinced several investors of his vision – 120 Starbucks outlets for the next five years. He converted the six Starbucks shops into coffee houses and changed the name of II Giornale shops into Starbucks.
In 1992, the Starbucks coffee shops in operation totaled 165, exceeding Schultz’s original vision. Today, over 8,000 cafes in thirty countries are in operation with annual revenues of over $7.5 million.
Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
Starbucks coffee liqueur is the company’s “adult-only” version of their line of coffees. Sold in 750 ml bottles, the main idea of the company is to sell the liquor, their coffee and the name Starbucks into one. The product itself comes from 100 per cent Starbucks coffee combined with 20 per cent alcohol. This line of liquor-coffee product is a result of a joint venture with Jim Beam Brands, which is a major player in the wine industry. The reason for the marketing of this product was due to a Starbucks survey that revealed that over 50 per cent of their loyal clients consumed coffee liquors.
Starbucks coffee has collaborated with other companies, such as Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and Pepsi-Cola Company. With the company’s collaboration with Jim Bean, Starbucks coffee reports that their DoubleShot remains the number one in the liquor-coffee category.
With the production of high-class coffee beans, brewing accessories, coffee makers and espresso machines as well as the collaboration of different top players in other industries, Starbucks coffee continues to produce well-known products that both loyal patrons and new coffee drinkers love.
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