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Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
Friday, April 21, 2017
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
The Science Of Cortisol And Coffee Consumption
Here’s the thing. The peak production of cortisol occurs between 8–9 am (under normal circumstances.) This means that at the time that many people are having their first cup of coffee on the way to work, their bodies are actually “naturally caffeinating” the most effectively! According to Iwata, the effects of caffeine consumption at times of peak cortisol levels actually diminishes the effectiveness of the additional stimulation. Worse still, “By consuming caffeine when it is not needed, your body will build a faster tolerance to it, and the buzz you get will greatly diminish.”
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Brazilian Style Coffee
Cafezinho is coffee Brazilian style. Per capita consumption of coffee is higher in Brazil than in any other country in the world. (Brazil also produces and exports more coffee than anywhere else.) Served in homes, offices, stores, and countless coffee bars and cafes, cafezinho has been enjoyed by generations of Brazilians.
To make it, a saucepan dedicated to making coffee is used to bring a mixture of water and sugar almost to the boil over medium heat. (Alternatively, sugar, may be added to the hot coffee later, in abundance, with a special small spoon.) Ground roast coffee-2 tablespoons for every 3/4 cup of fresh water-is added to the liquid, which is then stirred and poured through a traditional cloth coffee strainer. The hot coffee is served in a demitasse cup. In Brazil, twelve to fourteen of these small cups of cafezinho may be consumed in a day.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Preparing Cowboy Coffee
Cowboy Coffee
Boiled coffee,the first method used to extract the flavor from roasted and ground beans, is sometimes called cowboy coffee, because all it takes to make it is a campfire, a pot, coffee, and fresh water.Tossing an eggshell into the the pot will help settle the grounds, but the liquid that is poured into the cup should be hot and strong.
In 1711 in France someone discovered that if ground coffee was put in the bottom of the pot or in a cloth bag and boiling water poured over it, the brew resulting from this infusion, a steeping
method , was less bitter and left fewer grounds in the coffee cup.
Percolating coffee --- also an infusion, but one where grounds are kept separate from water---allows hot water to extract solubles from ground coffee, then drip down through perforations in the pot. Filtration adds to this process a porous filter of paper, cloth, or metal to isolate the grounds more completely.
Boiled coffee,the first method used to extract the flavor from roasted and ground beans, is sometimes called cowboy coffee, because all it takes to make it is a campfire, a pot, coffee, and fresh water.Tossing an eggshell into the the pot will help settle the grounds, but the liquid that is poured into the cup should be hot and strong.
In 1711 in France someone discovered that if ground coffee was put in the bottom of the pot or in a cloth bag and boiling water poured over it, the brew resulting from this infusion, a steeping
method , was less bitter and left fewer grounds in the coffee cup.
Percolating coffee --- also an infusion, but one where grounds are kept separate from water---allows hot water to extract solubles from ground coffee, then drip down through perforations in the pot. Filtration adds to this process a porous filter of paper, cloth, or metal to isolate the grounds more completely.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Classic Peppermint Mocha [Requested]
1 cup (8 ounces) hot coffee
1/4 cup International Delight® Peppermint Mocha
1/4 cup Land O' Lakes® half & half
1 tbsp. chocolate syrup
whipped cream
Combine coffee, International Delight® Peppermint Mocha, half & half, and chocolate syrup in a warm mug and stir to combine. Top with whipped cream.
Many other variations-be creative I always say.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
How are Coffee and Tea Alike and Different?
Plain water aside, coffee and tea are the two most widely consumed beverages in the world.
Different nationalities tend to favor one over the other....coffee is more popular in the United States, tea in the United Kingdom...
with custom, history and availability all playing a role in the matter of preference.
Both of these drinks are prepared by hot water extraction, tea with water slightly hotter than that used for coffee.
Tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, coffee from dried and roasted Coffea seeds, 
and the processing of each is very different.Both beverages contain caffeine (a cup of coffee more than twice as much as a cup of (black tea), and both have antioxidant properties. Neither is considered addictive, both have been used for medicinal purposes. Both have health benefits to offer. Coffee, however has probably been more often maligned, perhaps because of the revolutionary ideas associated with gatherings of coffee drinkers.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Frozen Peppermint Mocha Coffee Drink
Ingredients:
1/3 cup light vanilla soy or almond milk1 heaping teaspoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1/2 cup Vanilla DREYER'S or EDY'S SLOW CHURNED® Light Ice Cream1 tablespoon Peppermint Mocha Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer
1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
PLACE soy milk and coffee granules in blender; cover.
Blend until coffee is dissolved.
Add ice cream, Coffee-mate and ice; cover.
Blend until smooth.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Vanilla Caramel Cafe Mocha
This elegant Vanilla Caramel Café Mocha coffee drink that features chocolate and vanilla flavors. Ready in less than 5 minutes!
Top with whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Recipe below by CLICKING LINK.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
International Delight: CoffeeHouse Inspirations™: Special Offers
Something sweet for YOU!! Click LINK below...
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Individual Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecakes Recipe
Pamper guests this holiday season with individual delights. An elegant fusion of two fall favorites, pumpkin pie and gingerbread, makes these mini cheesecakes irresistible.Ingredients:See link below:
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Instant coffee recipes - Peppermint Mocha
*2 shots brewed espresso or 1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules *1/4 cup milk * 1/4 cup Peppermint Mocha Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer******COMBINE espresso and Nesquik in coffee mug.STEAM milk and Coffee-mate together using espresso machine or microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute or untilvery hot. Pour over espresso.
Lactose intolerant? Substitute water for milk.
Instant coffee recipes - NESCAFÉ
1/2 cup hot water1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules1 teaspoon NESTLÉ NESQUIK Chocolate Flavor Syrup1/2 cup 2% milk1 to 2 tablespoons caramel syrup or ice cream topping+++++++COMBINE water, milk, coffee granules, caramel syrup and Nesquik in coffee mug; stir until coffee is dissolved. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Soga Tea and Espresso Glass Etched Cups
Get outside while its cool enough to enjoy our teas, coffees, and espresso's outside. Summer was way to hot to sit outdoors. So invite the girls over and have an espresso or tea get together.Set of 2 for more romantic style.
Great for the holiday baskets. Fill with spoons, teas, espresso, and cookies, etc. Add a few more surprises and you have the best gift.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Turkish Cups of Porcelain
Enjoy your tea or coffee with these Alpine brand stylish cups. Made for turkish coffee and even Japanese coffee. Imported from Germany.Create more time to do what you love to do
Create more time to do what you love to do.Like drink coffee or teas out door.
This is what goes on my patio, since the heat has almost left us. Enjoy your evenings.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Caramel Macchiato Blended Coffee
Caramel Macchiato Blended Coffee
Yield: 1
Ingredients:
1/2 cup brewed dark roast espresso coffee or espresso, cooled to room temperature
1/4 cup 1% milk
3 tablespoons Caramel Macchiato Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer
1 cup coffee* or regular ice cubes
Instructions:
PLACE coffee, milk, coffee-mate and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
*For coffee ice cubes, simply freeze prepared coffee in ice cube trays.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
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