Now if you’ve shied away from getting one of those single cup coffee makers that everyone is buying, because you think the coffee might be too weak –think again! There is  plenty of the coffee that YOU enjoy – good and STRONG! A morning cup of coffee from the Extra Bold Roasts will surely perk up your day. Now available in K-Cups, these coffees are delicious and pack a load of dynamite. Just pop a K-Cup in your Keurig brewer, push a button, and, in less than a minute, you’ll have a fresh steaming mug of coffee, brimming with vigor.

The Extra Bold K-Cups has 30% more coffee for that deeper and richer flavor in every cup. These blends are perfect for coffee fans who love dark roasts, full of flavor. K-Cups are available in many department stores, specialty shops and online shopping stores. The can be purchased from Keurig, Green Mountain Roasters, Timothy’s and other coffee companies who package their coffees in K-Cups. Here are some of the Extra Bold Blends that are now available in K-Cups. There’s enough to keep your cupboard filled-up!

Extra Bold Roasts In K-Cups
Green Mountain Sumatran Reserve Extra Bold Certified Fair Trade Organic
This deliciously dark blend comes from beans raised in the highlands of Indonesia, grown on small plots of clay soil.. Sumatran coffee gets its rich flavor from the unique processing methods in which the beans are removed from the coffee cherries over a longer period of time with a slower drying period.

Newman’s Own Special Blend Extra Bold
These beans are raised by farmers who are members of cooperatives and the Fair Trade certification guarantees them a more equitable portion of the sale price. It is a blend of Central American and Indonesian Arabica beans which brews into a hearty cup of coffee.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Kenya AA
Kenya AA stands for the largest beans grown on the slopes of Mt. Kenya and they are some of the finest in the world. They contain more of the special oils which give coffee its aroma and balanced, rich flavor.   

Green Mountain Extra Bold Espresso Blend – Certified Fair Trade Organic
This dark, flavorful coffee has a distinct, sharp aroma from the Arabica beans of Indonesia and Central America. It tastes great in a 6 or 8 ounce cup and is also delicious when brewed as a drip coffee. Being a Certified Fair Trade Coffee, the farmers receive an equitable portion of the sale from the coffee cooperative. This helps improve their lives and also contributes to sustainable methods of coffee farming.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Dark Magic
This excellent complex blend has a full but mellow espresso flavor and is wonderful with cream, which seems to bring out its chocolate undertones. It has the aroma and bold flavor of an espresso and makes a delicious cup of coffee. This also comes in Decaf K-Cup.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Kona Blend
Kona coffee beans grown on the ‘Big Island’ of Hawaii are blended with other high altitude beans to make a brew that is full of delicate aroma and flavor. This top of the line island coffee, well-blended and rich in flavor, is certain to be a best-seller.  

And for those coffee enthusiasts who prefer less caffeine without compromising full coffee flavor, there’s Decaf Extra Bold Blend. These Extra Bold Roasts in Keurig coffee K Cups can start your day the right way!

There is no better tasting cup of coffee than that which is made with freshly ground beans. A Capresso Burr Grinder gives you perfectly ground coffee every time, so that you can easily enjoy a great cup of coffee in your own home.

Grinding Beans

It’s not good enough to grind your own coffee beans because it requires a long process and the end results were doubtful. But today the process is made simple due to electric coffee grinders like a Capresso Burr Grinder.

The amazing fresh ground beans and aromatic fresh ground coffee retains flavor that may really increase the rich flavor of your coffee.

Types of Capresso Burr Grinder

There are a lot of options in burr grinders that are offered by Capresso. The types of Capresso Burr Grinder are conical burr and burr. Conical burr grinder tend to produce a fine and consistent grind. Burr grinders grind very quickly for a fast cup of coffee.

Finding the Right Grinder

Finding the right grinder involves knowing what to look for in a grinder. Here are the main things that you should expect from a grinder:

• Capresso Burr Grinders operate quietly and are among the quietest grinders on the market.
• The safety features have been built in by these grinders.
• They are simple to use and clean.

How To Use a Grinder

It’s easy to grind beans at home with a Capresso Burr Grinder, but if you do not follow a few simple rules your efforts will be lost. Keep in mind a few things below :

• Tap the grinder lightly before opening to ensure grounds do not fly all over when you open the grinder.
• Only grind what you need for the freshest flavor.
• The freshness and flavor of the beans will be retained if you store in an air tight container.

With these things in mind, your Capresso Burr Grinder should help you to get the best tasting cup of coffee right in your own home.

Waking up in the morning for millions around the world means a cup of hot fresh coffee. Lots of people drink coffee to get them started in the morning. While some people do like to go out for their coffee, many like to brew at home. Although it is very expensive to buy coffee at some coffee houses, many people feel the expense is worth it. But more and more people are making great coffee at home by using the best coffee makers and Keurig coffee maker, which makes brewing a coffee house quality cup of coffee at home quite easy.

There are many things that can be done to coffee to enhance its flavor. Coffee can have many different types of syrups added to them, like hazelnut, Bavarian crème, chocolate, caramel, and a host of others. Coffee can be served hot or cold, with cream or without.

Coffee also comes in many different varieties, coffee roasts and flavors. There is Colombian coffee, chicory coffee, dark roast, medium roast, breakfast blend, and other types. The possibilities never end. There are also many brands of coffee on the market today. There is Maxwell House, Folgers, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Community, Hills Bros. and lots of others.

For many coffee represents socializing and getting together with friends and family. Many conversations have been had over cups of steaming coffee. Lots of problems have been solved, and ideas brought to life over good coffee.

There are also almost as many ways to make coffee as there are types of coffee. You can make it with a traditional drip coffee maker, which is what most people use, or a percolator. Some coffee makers like the Bunn, make coffee quickly, by pushing steaming water through the grounds. Many coffee makers are made to be smart with timers that have auto shut off and on and selectors that allow you to choose the the desired intensity of your coffee. With all the variety of coffee makers available, it may be hard to choose one. You can choose by expense or by type of coffeemaker.

The Bunn coffeemaker is very popular, although it is expensive. Since they are long lasting, the price is well worth it. They also make coffee fast. The coffee brewers with stainless steel carafes keep coffee piping hot for hours. This is good for people who like to slowly savor every drop of their coffee. Since no warming plate exists one need not worry about shutting the pot off. There are brewers that make coffee directly in travel mugs, which are, ready to take to work.

Grinding beans is necessary prior to brewing. This makes the coffee the best that it can be, because it is fresher than preground coffee. Coffee grinders for beans is not very expensive, although some types of coffee beans can be. It is all a person’s personal preference as to whether you get ground coffee or whole beans.

For many the taste is almost the same. The kind of coffee you get should be whatever you think tastes the best.

Not too long ago, I drove down Fairview Street here in Boise, Idaho and noticed a coffee shop called Brew Awakening. What a perfect name for a coffee shop!The space is now empty.It looks like someone’s dream not being realized.Even with high traffic street, cars speeding by don’t always stop. Morning commuters driving faster than 35 mph don’t usually stop for products or services. I hope the owner advanced to a better space. 

Here I am trying to offer you some simple guidelines on a perfect brew cup of tea.The way to a perfect cup of tea is as deep as the history of tea.The process of brewing tea keeps us present in the moment.The three elements that keeps our attention and being present in the moment are temperature, brewing time and serving traditions.The steps are just as important as the drink.The Japanese created a tea ceremony that sets intention for all its moves and meaning for each gesture.Taking all actions wtih mindfulness and care allows you to be present in the moment. This is recommanded when brewing tea.

Kung Fu tea is a Chinese tradition that encompasses the reflective spirit, the etiquette, and the skills of making and pouring the tea. Drinking Kung Fu tea is not to crush thirst, but to experience the tea through the fragrance and the taste.The tea taste better with each brew when clay teapot is used.Clay tea pots absorbs the fragrance of the tea.Over time, the teapot aged with the aroma of the tea.

In modern days, the general guidelines are 2 to 5 minutes for steeping black tea.Oolong tea steeps longer, about 5 to 8 minutes. The best water temperature is 180-190. Green tea takes about 2-4 minutes at 160 to 170 degree water.  White tea steeps for 4-6 minutes at 180 degree temperature.  Second infusion will take twice as long for the flavor to infuse.  Steep time for Rooibos and other herbal tea varies, but most of them needs to steep 5 minutes or more.Adjust the recipe to your personal taste. 

Whatever method or tools you use, be with the process and enjoy the experience.Savor your tea time and have a brew awakening.