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INDIA - Coffee region gets less rain, but recovery expected
The area under coffee has seen an upward trend in India, with areas from non-traditional regions in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa being added.
“The area under coffee is pegged at 380,000 hectares (ha) in the current crop season, 10 per cent higher than the production area in the last three years,” said Jayarama, director (research) of the…
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Cupping is perhaps one of the most important skill anyone can develop within the coffee industry
By aboutcoffeegr
Cupping is perhaps one of the most important skill anyone can develop within the coffee industry. Developed by green coffee buyer – cupping – provides a consitent methodoloy for evaluating a coffee’s quality before determining a price on a lot. In much the same way that a wine connesour would evaluate a fine Cabernet or Chardonnay – cuppers use a strict set of tasting protocols to assess quality.
The practice, however, is relatively subjective… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on March 15, 2010 at 4:09pm — No Comments
Coffee: Healthy Or Harmful?
The findings on caffeine change so often, I sometimes suspect that they depend on whether the scientist doing the study likes the brew! The latest reports are a mixed bag, but all the findings are important.
The good news: A study from SUNY Downstate Medical Center found that seniors with normal blood pressure who drink four or more cups of coffee a day are less likely to die from heart disease. Caffeine is presumed to be protective by… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on February 22, 2010 at 1:42pm — No Comments
What organisms are involved in the production of OTA in coffee?
What organisms are involved in the production of OTA in coffee?
As noted above, certain fungi have ecological associations with certain crop plants, and some processing or storage conditions favour specific fungi - hence certain crops have a tendency to contain particular mycotoxins and not others. Coffee is no exception.
Neither of the OTA-producing species of Penicillium (P. verrucosum and P. nordicum) have been isolated from coffee. P.… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on February 22, 2010 at 1:37pm — No Comments
EMILIO LAVAZZA 1932-2010 A GREAT BUSINESSMAN WITH A PROFOUND SENSE OF HUMANITY PASSES AWAY.
Cavaliere del Lavoro Emilio Lavazza passed away yesterday.
A member of the family’s third generation, he was an extraordinary captain of industry who devoted 50 years of exemplary leadership to the company.
Born in Turin in 1932, he joined the family business — founded in 1895 by his grandfather Luigi — in 1955. When his father Giuseppe died in 1971,
Emilio was appointed CEO of the… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on February 22, 2010 at 1:34pm — No Comments
News - Technology ...Costa Rican engineers find solution to brewing coffee in space
Dec 8, 2008 - Two Costa Rican engineering students have a developed a coffee brewing device that can be used in space. So what's the problem you ask? Well apparently since space in confined to a vacuum -(and thus, lacks atmospheric pressure) any heat applied to water causes it to evaporate immediately. Thus making it impossible to brew a cup of coffee under normal conditions. Now for some physics: in order for water to… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on February 1, 2010 at 1:10am — No Comments
What is specialty coffee? Do you know?
Specialty Coffee
by Ric Rhinehart
In a 1998 article for the Specialty Coffee Chronicle Don Holly wrote the following as he grappled with the question of defining specialty coffee: “My understanding of the origin of the term ‘specialty coffee’ is that it was first coined by Erna Knutsen, of Knutsen Coffee Ltd., in a speech to the delegates of an international coffee conference in Montreuil, France, in 1978. In essence, the… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on December 24, 2009 at 7:13pm — 1 Comment
What is cupping?
Cupping is the industry term used for the process of analyzing a coffee based on its sensory qualities – for example, its aromas and flavors. For our cuppings at Equal Exchange, roasted samples of coffee are divided into six different glasses of equal amount and grind size, steeped with hot water (198 to 205 degrees), and slurped (or aspirated) from a spoon for about 35 minutes.
Aspiration is the process of slurping a beverage across the tongue with force, in a… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on November 17, 2009 at 2:41am — No Comments
Tanzania produces between 30-40,000 metric tons of coffee per year (70% Arabica, 30% Robusta)
More than 90% of Tanzania's coffee is produced by 400,000 smallholder farmers. Larger estates are found in Arusha, Kilimanjaro… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on November 10, 2009 at 7:18am — No Comments
Cecovasa wins the National Quality Competition for the Second Time!
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on October 13, 2009 at 12:52am — No Comments
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Why do I have to drink just 25 milliliters of coffee?
Let go of the first and consider the second. What does happen in the 99% of cases in which you order a long espresso to the barman? He will let the liquid flow from the espresso machine till the cup is full. And if you have… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on October 8, 2009 at 11:57pm — No Comments
Coffee Protects the Brain from Cholesterol High cholesterol is responsible for many illnesses, not the least of which is a heightened risk of stroke. A 2008 study published in the Journal of Neuroi…
High cholesterol is responsible for many illnesses, not the least of which is a heightened risk of stroke. A 2008 study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation suggests that caffeine equivalent to 6-7 cups of coffee a day just might protect the brain from the damages caused by cholesterol.
High cholesterol levels increase the risk of stroke in a number of ways. Cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease, which is… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on October 1, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments
Guatemala coffee history
While the world coffee crisis of the past few years has increased problems faced by the Mayan people in Guatemala, they have been facing a permanent crisis for centuries, ever since the Spaniards arrived and began to disrupt indigenous ways of life. This began when the Spanish crown awarded large swaths of land to settlers, and what had been traditional Mayan lands became large estates upon which the indigenous people were forced to work. Throughout the… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on October 1, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments
TORTELLINI -PASTA delight . from Chef Steve Petusevsky.
up on a cold winter’s day. But this hearty and aromatic dish
from Chef Steve Petusevsky is sure tomake friends and family
think you graduated froma gourmet cooking school! The
good news is that it’s the blending of complimentary flavors
thatmakes this simple recipememorable.And, the addition
of coffee as an ingredient gives this a rich, sultry flavor that
sets this pasta/vegetable/shrimp dish in a… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on September 23, 2009 at 5:01am — No Comments
Moderate coffee consumption may be associated with a reduction in the risk of certain diseases,” food scientist says.
New York, NY – The good news about coffee and health keeps getting better, according to a food science expert who spoke at a symposium here. According to James Coughlin Ph.D., toxicologist and consultant in food safety, “The preponderance of scientific evidence suggests that moderate coffee consumption – that is three to five cups a day – may be associated with a… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on September 22, 2009 at 4:28pm — 1 Comment
What is decaffeinated coffee?
What is decaffeinated coffee?
According to legislation within the EU markets decaffeinated coffee is a coffee with a caffeine content reduced to 0,1% or less in roasted coffee beans, and to 0,3% or less in soluble/instant coffee.
Decaffeinated coffee is available as a choice for those consumers who wish to enjoy the taste and aroma of coffee without experiencing the mild stimulant effects provided by the… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on September 22, 2009 at 4:18pm — No Comments
italian barista espresso academy - IBEA
http://www.planetcoffee.it/english/espresso-academy/accademia-dell-espresso/italian-barista-espresso-academy.html
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on September 9, 2009 at 9:46am — 3 Comments
Looking for the perfect barista: Espresso Italiano Champion is coming
The Aibes, the Italian Association of Barmen and Supporters, and the Italian Espresso National Institute will work together in the professional channel of coffee with the objective to increase professionalism in this industry. This is the objective of the agreement signed between the two associations involving the intervention of the National Italian Espresso both in competitions and in training by Aibes. In… Continue
Added by Spyridon Gkinnis on September 5, 2009 at 8:43pm — No Comments
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