If an Arabian shepherd had not been curious enough to taste some pods that were being eaten avidly by his goats—and thus ensured that he spent a sleepless night—the world would have never known the rich, aromatic, hot, delicious, “black as sin and sweeter than temptation” Kahva, or coffee. For more than 800 years, coffee beans have been ground early in the morning and then brewed in such a manner that the aroma of the freshly brewed coffee wakes up everybody in the vicinity and perks him up quite effectively.

In fact, Japanese researchers have found out that just the aroma of coffee being freshly brewed, and the anticipation of drinking it down boiling hot and sweet, is enough to de-stress you and make you feel more energetic! But one has to remember that the coffee beans need to be ground when you are all ready to brew it. Not only will it then taste more delicious, but the aroma of this coffee is “out of this world,” as is said by many experienced coffee drinkers.

Espresso coffees do not have that sort of aroma or flavor. Ice cream, in addition to other flavors, has been added to change the flavor of the coffee by some companies. A true coffee addict is going to consider this adulteration anathema and is definitely not going to come within smelling distance of such a concoction. Many people do the coffee grinding in a “burr” grinder and then store the coffee in the fridge instead of drinking it immediately. Nevertheless, whatever you like best.

In order to get your coffee beans ground up really fine, then this more costly grinder would be the one best suited for that.

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is definitely going to be lost if you intend going in for espresso or instant coffee. It is important to keep in mind that before the coffee beans are roasted they must be ground. The unroasted coffee bean is greenish-blue in color, and it turns brown the moment it is roasted. The roasting adds the needed flavor and makes coffee a favorite because of the caffeine and addictiveness. Allow the coffee beans to “rest” for an hour, then it is ok to begin grinding and brewing them. Once this happens, one is able to comprehend and value the complete aroma and taste of the freshly brewed coffee. Please be advised that once the coffee beans have been roasted, they will have a strong bitter and often not favorable taste. If you find the coffee beans to be past a week old, then they will not taste good.

There are many companies out there who are dedicated to the art of brewing freshly ground coffee. Out of these, Keurig is a name to be reckoned with.Let it be known, it has a product line called K-Cups. Your favorite cup of coffee can be enjoyed because of the very useful mini brewers. The K-Cups are air-tight and keep the humidity and moisture out, while keeping the aroma and flavor in!

Happy brewing!

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!