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Entries for August, 2009

What is a Saeco Odea Go?

The Odea Go is part of a new line recently released by Saeco, a world leader in the espresso industry. The Go is Saeco’s basic model, yet while it is on the lower end of the price scale for super-automatic Espresso machines, it still carries a rather large price tag.
Styled in black and silver, the [...]

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Reviewing Starbucks Coffees

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When you walk through the door at a Starbucks, the first thing you are likely to see is the crowd of people reading the paper or chatting with friends while lingering over a café mocha. Then, when you look a little further, you will see the smiling face of the barista ready to take [...]

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What You Should Know About The World of Specialty Coffees

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Gourmet or specialty coffees are made from beans that have exceptional qualities that come from being grown in the best climate with good soil characteristics. They have a distinct and unique flavor that must be free of taints, faults or other odors. This coffee must be free from quakers (underdeveloped coffee beans), have no [...]

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Espresso

Espresso is a highly concentrated coffee drink made by forcing steam and water through finely ground coffee. It is typically served in a 2 oz. shot or used as the basis for many different coffee drinks. The best espressos are very sweet, have a large, potent aroma with a thick, dark reddish-brown layer on top [...]

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Wonderful Gourmet Coffees

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When you hear the word gourmet, you probably think of fine food and drink or a 5 course meal. Yet it can also be used to describe coffee, as in gourmet coffees. These coffees do not normally come from your neighborhood grocery store, as the beans are harvested at the precise time, roasted to [...]

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