Not Art but Technology of Making Coffee

By Ken Morris


From the time of coffee being introduced to mankind, this brew and its makers have made its way to the heart of human society. The oldest found coffee maker is the Turkish Ibrik which is a long handled copper container and a deep protruding mouth. The Ibrik makes a very brew as it does not have any option of filtering. Even now it is in used in many places of Middle East.

The passionate coffee lover's world over who like to have their coffee as a drink rather than in food has various options of coffee makers to choose from. The most widely used coffee makers are the percolator of the drip model. This coffee maker is driven by electric coils which are fixed at the bottom of the maker. We will just need to add water to the coffee powder in the glass pot of the coffee maker, and it is done.

This is the basic model which is used world over. But there are coffee makers available which have advanced features and various mechanical controls in it. Coffee makers with Laser screens , timer, temperature control and several other features have been introduced in the market and are a rage these days. You can even buy a coffee brewer that makes just a single cup. There are even thermostatic controls or auto shut off for those forgetful ones. The degree of brewing is also controlled mechanically by the controls on the coffee maker. The advanced feature of automatic switch off stops the water from dripping into the pot. But before these features were introduced in the coffee makers the water used to keep on dripping till the end.

The LCD displays not only offers convenience to the user but also adds an extra charm to the maker. Previously it took a lot of time to clean up the coffee maker after being used. But nowadays even cleaning is a piece of cake with use of filter papers. The pods are small paper cups through which the water flows and hence get filtered. After it is done, we can just take it out and dispose it off, no need to wash. It is a very good utility device for the ever busy coffee drinkers.

Different kinds of filters are easily available for the coffee drinkers and filtration is essential for city drinkers. Some of them may be expensive but nothing compares to a deeply satisfying coffee experience. It is said that an integrated bean grinder also comes with the coffee maker. But it should be used separately to make easier cleaning. But it seems that too much of mechanism sometimes hampers the authenticity of the coffee. Thus sometimes it proves to be better to keep it old fashioned.

Different Views of Gourmet Coffee Pod

By Joseph Then

Coffee beans are not beans at all but the seeds from the fruit of a coffee plant. There are two ways to remove these seeds, which are wet and dry extracting. Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world passed only by petroleum. It is also the most popular beverage.

Types of Coffee

The two main coffees grown for commercial use are Arabica and Robusta coffee. For a gourmet coffee, Robusta does not fit everyone's taste. Having double the caffeine of Arabica coffee, it lacks the aroma or taste. Arabica gourmet coffee is a superior grade coffee with fabulous aroma and a wonderful taste.

A gourmet coffee pod is a pre-packaged, pre-measured amount of sealed coffee that you drop into your coffee pod maker and just add water. In 30 seconds, you are drinking a fresh, perfect mug of gourmet coffee. No measuring of coffee necessary so this makes them very convenient and fast. Once the gourmet coffee is finished, simply throw the pod away. There are also tea pods for all the tea lovers that work the same way as the coffee pods.

When you get up in the morning, the very last thing you want to do is get out a filter, measure your gourmet coffee, measure the water and wait for the coffee to brew. This is almost torture for a person that cannot function without their first cup of gourmet coffee. Coffee pod makers are a wonderful invention that allows you to have a fabulous cup of gourmet coffee in 30 seconds. You fill the coffee pod maker with water, put a coffee pod in it and push a button. There are coffee pod makers that only make a single cup or some that make several cups. Half a minute later, you are drinking your rich, frothy gourmet coffee. Coffee pod makers are stylish and sleek and look great in a kitchen or breakfast nook.

Flavors of Gourmet Coffee Pods

You can get gourmet coffee pods in several brew strengths such as mild, medium and dark roasted. Although this coffee may cost a little more, it is well worth the extra money spent. Gourmet coffee pods come in many different and unique flavors and sizes such as 14 pod bags and 50 pod boxes. Here are some of the many flavors available:

• Caramel nut crunch
• Chocolate cappuccino
• Mocha cinnamon
• French vanilla
• Hazelnut
• Swiss chocolate almond
• Almond
• Chocolate mint
• Peppermint
• Express
• Irish cream

Gourmet coffee pods are also available in decaffeinated. If you are one of those people that cannot open their eyes or function before they have their first cup of coffee, then a coffee pod is the way to go. By the time you put your gourmet coffee pod in the coffee maker and push the button, it is time to drink your first mug of coffee and wake up to the wonderful aroma and taste of gourmet coffee. Life is great.

Senseo Coffee Maker Magic

By Gary Gresham

The Senseo coffee maker combines a unique brewing method from Philips with convenient Senseo coffee pods from Douwe Egberts. Senseo was one of the first to introduce pod coffee makers a few years ago.

Today, Senseo coffee makers have become one of the most popular pod coffee makers sold. One of the reasons is each individual cup is freshly brewed, so you're always sure of a pure and smooth taste.

To add a European touch, each cup is topped off with a frothy coffee layer, adding depth and a nice visual touch to your coffee experience.

Because the machine uses pre-measured coffee pods, the system is hassle-free and guarantees a flavorful, fresh brew each time.

The Senseo coffee maker is easy and simple to clean because all of the parts of the pod coffee maker are detachable and can be conveniently cleaned in a dishwasher.

The pod coffee maker quickly brews one 4-oz. cup in 30 seconds, or 2 cups or one mug in 60 seconds. To make coffee you use Senseo coffee pods from Douwe Egberts containing gourmet coffees, specialty coffees and espresso.

An exceptional cup of coffee doesn't need to be an occasional treat anymore because it can easily be a part of your daily routine with this Senseo coffee maker.

You get the very best in flavor and aroma plus a frothy coffee layer that is rich and smooth. A Senseo coffee maker allows you to enjoy a perfect cup of coffee whenever you feel like it.

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