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The Types of Gourmet
Coffee |
by:
chris
vorelli |
Since it’s first
induction as the world’s most popular beverage, coffee has gone
through many changes and improvements. These improvements allow
coffee drinkers the chance to choose between many different grades
and flavors of the coffee. Whether you are a coffee connoisseur
or just need your morning pick me up, there’s nothing to tempt
the palate quite like a hot mug of smooth gourmet coffee!
To fully appreciate a cup of hot gourmet coffee, you should take
a minute to familiarize yourself with the basics of gourmet coffee.
The coffee bean is not really a bean; they are actually the seeds
of a cherry that are found on a coffee tree. There are a couple
of different ways to extract the seed; wet process and dry process.
Each process will bring about the shared result of removing all
of the fruit from the seed.
There are two grades of coffee: Robusta and Arabica. The Robusta
makes up the coffee that contains the most caffeine, at the lowest
price. Arabica (a.k.a. gourmet) coffee is the superior grade.
It has half the caffeine of Robusta and has a more desirable taste.
Those that enjoy this type of coffee will also tell you that gourmet
coffee has a much better smell and more desirable flavors than
Robusta.
Gourmet coffee is available in many of your favorite flavors,
including: almond, amaretto, Irish crème, French vanilla, Swiss
mocha, vanilla, chocolate, mint, peppermint, pumpkin spice and
just about anything else you can imagine! Basically, if there
is any flavor that you are partial to, you will be able to find.
There are gourmet coffees that are caffeinated and those that
are decaffeinated. If you have a sensitive stomach, you can even
find gourmet style coffee that is low in acid, making it a little
more gentle. Arabica coffee ranks very high among the Specialty
Coffee Association of America, which pretty much sets the standards
applied to gourmet coffee drinks.
Many coffee making companies offer a gourmet style drink, including:
Gevalia, Green Mountain, San Giorgio, San Francisco Bay, Kona
and Javalution. The gourmet coffee beans are offered in a variety
of different serving sizes. They are also offered at many different
prices, depending on your personal preference. Though this type
of coffee may be a bit more pricey than the Robusta, it’s the
only choice for true coffee lovers!
About the author:
C V is a freelance writer, providing articles and information
on all types of
coffee produstc from Bunn
coffee makers, Saeco
espresso machines and coffee
gift baskets and more. http://www.coffee-makers-n-espresso-machines.com
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