Know more about your coffee.
Prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the Coffea plant. Coffee is slightly acidic and can have a stimulating effect on humans because of its caffeine content. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world.
3. The Arabs were the first, not only to
cultivate coffee but also to begin its
trade. By the fifteenth century, coffee was
being grown in the Yemeni district of Arabia
and by the sixteenth century it was known
in Persia, Egypt, Syria and Turkey.
4. European travelers to the Near East
brought back stories of the unusual dark
black beverage. By the 17th century,
coffee had made its way to Europe and
was becoming popular across the
continent. Opponents were overly
cautious, calling the beverage the 'bitter
invention of Satan.'
5. Despite such controversy, in the major
cities of England, Austria, France,
Germany and Holland, coffee houses were
quickly becoming centers of social activity
and communication.
6. In the mid-1600's, coffee was brought to New
Amsterdam, a location later called New York
by the British.
Though coffee houses rapidly began to
appear, tea continued to be the favored drink
in the New World until 1773 when the
colonists revolted against a heavy tax on tea
imposed by King George. The revolt, known
as the Boston Tea Party, would forever
change the American drinking preference to
coffee.
7. In only 100 years, coffee had established
itself as a commodity crop throughout the
world. Missionaries and travelers, traders
and colonists continued to carry coffee
seeds to new lands and coffee trees were
planted worldwide.
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16. Regular coffee consumption
has been linked to a reduced
risk of the autoimmune liver
disease primary sclerosing
cholangitis (PSC)
17. Coffee contains a thousand things that can
affect health, from helpful antioxidants to
tiny amounts of substances linked to
cancer.
No one knows
why.
19. Cut the Pain
Increase your fiber intake
Protection against cirrhosis of the liver
Lowered risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lowered risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Reduces suicide risk
Protection against Parkinson’s
20. 1. Planting
2. Harvesting the Cherries
Strip Picked
Selectively Picked
3. Processing the Cherries
The Dry Method
The Wet Method
5. Milling the Beans
Hulling
Polishing
Grading & Sorting
21. 6. Exporting the Beans
7. Tasting the Coffee
8. Roasting the Coffee
9. Grinding Coffee
10. Brewing Coffee
22. caffè (espresso) - a small cup of very strong coffee,
i.e., espresso
caffè Americano - American-style coffee, but
stronger; weaker than espresso and served in a
large cup
caffè corretto - coffee "corrected" with a shot of
grappa, cognac, or other spirit
caffè doppio - double espresso
caffè freddo - iced coffee
caffè Hag - decaffeinated coffee
caffè latte - hot milk mixed with coffee and served in
a glass for breakfast
23. caffè macchiato - espresso "stained" with a drop of
steamed milk: small version of a cappuccino
caffè marocchino - espresso with a dash of hot milk
and cacao powder
caffè stretto - espresso with less water; rocket fuel!
Cappuccino - espresso infused with steamed milk
and drunk in the morning, but never after lunch or
dinner
granita di caffè con panna - frozen, iced beverage
(similar to a slush, but ice shavings make it
authentic) and topped with whipped cream
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25. A. Bottom chamber which contains
water. When the pot is heated on
a stove, produce from the steam
pushes the water through
B (Basket containing ground
coffee) and into
C (Collecting chamber for coffee)
D. Filter
E. Rubber ring that keeps the filter
in place
26. To make coffee:
1. Fill the lower chamber
with just under one cup of
water, or just below the
edges of the container.
27. To make coffee:
2. Fill the coffee basket
with finely ground
espresso coffee to the
top and press down
lightly (do not over-
press or you will burn
the coffee!).
28. To make coffee:
3. Assemble the pot and put on
medium-high heat and leave for
a few minutes. Soon you will
hear a “gurgling” noise as the
steam bubbles mix with the up
streaming water. Once you hear
this noise…
30. To make coffee:
5. Serve in small coffee
cups and drink straight,
adding sugar at will or a
few drops of milk to
make ‘macchiato’.
31. The Grind
Make sure that
your equipment is
thoroughly
cleaned after each use
by rinsing it with clear,
hot water and drying it
with an absorbent
towel.
32. The Coffee
Purchase coffee as
soon after it has been
roasted as
possible. Ideally you
should purchase your
coffee fresh every 1-2
weeks.
33. The Grind
If you purchase whole bean
coffee, always grind your beans
as close to the brew time as
possible. A burr or mill grinder is
preferable because all of the
coffee is ground to a consistent
size. A blade grinder is less
preferable because some coffee
will be ground more finely than
the rest.
34. The Grind
Do not underestimate the importance of the size of
the grind to the taste of your coffee. If your coffee
tastes bitter: it may be over extracted, or ground too
fine. if your coffee tastes flat: it may be under
extracted, grind is too coarse.
35. The Grind
Never reuse your coffee
grounds. Once brewed, the
desirable coffee flavors
have been extracted and
only the bitter undesirable
ones are left.
36. The Water
The water you use is
VERY important to the
quality of your
coffee. Use filtered or
bottled water if your tap
water is not good or
imparts a strong odor
or taste, such as
chlorine.
37. Ratio of Coffee to Water
A general guideline is 1 to 2
tablespoons of ground coffee
for every six ounces of
water. This can be adjusted
to suit individual taste
preferences. Be sure to
check the 'cup' lines on your
brewer to see how they
actually measure.
38. Water Temperature During Brewing
Your brewer should maintain a
water temperature between
195 - 205 degrees
Fahrenheit for optimal
extraction. Colder water will
result in flat, under extracted
coffee while water that is too
hot will also cause a loss of
quality in the taste of the
coffee.
39. Brewing Time
The amount of time that the
water is in contact with the
coffee grounds is another
important factor affecting the
taste of your coffee.
In a drip system: approx. 5
minutes.
a plunger pot: 2-4 minutes.
Espresso: the coffee is in
contact with the water for only
20-30 seconds.
40. After Your Coffee Has Been Brewed
Brewed coffee should be
enjoyed immediately!
Never reheat your coffee.
If it will be a few minutes
before it will be served, the
temperature should be
maintained at 180 - 185
°Fahrenheit.
41. Coffee is an important
part of the morning for
many people. For those
people who prefer not to
brew coffee, it is
important to know how
to correctly make instant
coffee, to put the best
start to ones morning as
is possible.
42. Water
Instant coffee
Sugar (optional)
Cream or milk
(optional)
Flavorings, such as
vanilla extract,
cinnamon, or cocoa
powder (optional)
INGREDIENTS
52. All the additives and
measurements vary based on
the person so be sure that you
know what you like!
Store instant coffee in the
freezer in an air-tight container
in order to maintain that fresh
aroma that it has when you first
open the new container.
53. If desired, you may use artificial
sweeteners instead of sugar.
However, be aware that
aspartame (NutraSweet/Equal)
breaks down with heat, so it
loses sweetness over time.
Try heating the milk up before
you add it, some people find
that this makes instant coffee
taste better!
54. You might want to add the milk to
the mug before adding the
boiling water. In doing this shake
the milk bottle/ container,
creating "foam," before you pour!
It will make the coffee look very
nice.
The sugar, creamer, and/or
flavorings may be measured into
the cup before adding the water.
55. Italian Coffee http://italian.about.com/library/weekly/aa040903a.htm
How to make a good Italian coffee
http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-make-a-good-italian-
coffee-at-home
http://www.ilariasperfectrecipes.com/how-to-make-perfect-italian-
coffee-moka-explanation-bar/
HOW TO BREW COFFEE
http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=71
HOW TO MAKE INSTANT COFFEE http://www.wikihow.com/Make-
Instant-Coffee
http://questcoffee.com.au/Story/15things
http://www.energyfiend.com/7-good-reasons-to-drink-coffee
http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=68
http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=69
Notes de l'éditeur
With the coming of coffee to Venice in 1615, the local clergy condemned it. The controversy was so great that Pope Clement VIII was asked to intervene. Before making a decision however, he decided to taste the beverage for himself. He found the drink so satisfying that he gave it Papal approval.
Cut the PainTwo cups of coffee can cut post-workout muscle pain by up to 48%.From the Journal of Pain, March 2007.
Increase your fiber intakeA cup of brewed coffee represents a contribution of up to 1.8 grams of fiber of the recommended intake of 20-38 grams. From the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Protection against cirrhosis of the liverOf course you could just cut down on the alcohol intake. From the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Lowered risk of Type 2 DiabetesThose who consumed 6 or more cups per day had a 22% lower risk of diabetes. From the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Lowered risk of Alzheimer’s diseaseThere is considerable evidence that caffeine may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. From the European Journal of Neurology
Reduces suicide risk10 year study of 86,000 female nurses show a reduced risk of suicide in the coffee drinkers. From the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Protection against Parkinson’sPeople with Parkinson’s disease are less likely to be smokers and coffee drinkers than their healthy siblings. Just make sure you don’t get lung cancer on the way.
Check that no grounds have been left to collect on any part of the equipment and that there is no build-up of coffee oil. Such residue can impart a bitter, rancid flavor to future cups of coffee.
Fresh roasted coffee is essential to a superb cup of coffee. And purchase your coffee in small amounts—only as much as you can use in a given period of time.
If you normally grind your coffee at home with a blade grinder, try having it ground at the store with a burr grinder. You may be surprised at the difference!
Tell the professionals where you purchase your coffee exactly how you will be brewing it. For example, will you be using a plunger pot? A flat drip filter? A cone drip filter? A gold mesh filter? They will grind it specifically for the preparation method you have chosen and the equipment you use.
Before using the coffee, try rubbing some of the grounds between your fingers so that you can 'feel' the grind and become acquainted with the differences in size.
If you are using tap water let it run a few seconds before filling your coffee pot. Be sure to use cold water. Do not use distilled or softened water.
Use the proper amount of coffee for every six ounces of water that is actually brewed, remembering that some water is lost to evaporation in certain brewing methods.
If you are brewing the coffee manually, let the water come to a full boil, but do not over boil. Turn off the heat source and allow the water to rest a minute before pouring it over the grounds.
If the taste of your coffee is not optimal, it is possible that you are either over extracting (the brew time is too long) or under extracting (the brew time is too short) your coffee. Experiment with the contact time until you can make a cup of coffee that suits your tastes perfectly.
Espresso, as the name implies, means that the brew time is short
Pour it into a warmed mug or coffee cup so that it will maintain its temperature as long as possible.
It should never be left on an electric burner for longer than 15 minutes because it will begin to develop a burned taste. If the coffee is not to be served immediately after brewing, it should be poured into a warmed, insulated thermos and used within the next 45 minutes.
Brewed coffee begins to lose its optimal taste moments after brewing so only brew as much coffee as will be consumed immediately.
If you do not have a kettle, then put water in a pot and put it on the stove. Or use an immersion heater and warm up the water in a separate heat-proof mug. The easiest method is to use a microwave.(Note: Be careful when heating coffee in a microwave oven, as there can be a sudden release of steam and hot water that may result in burns to your person)
(this may vary based upon how strong one likes their coffee).
If you use sugar, put in your sugar granules. Now, with a metal spoon, crush the slurry against the side of the mug.
(this may vary based upon how strong one likes their coffee).
If the coffee has been modified, then stir thoroughly until the extra ingredients have been dissolved.