Coffee

Nespresso

December 9, 2011
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In 1976, Éric Favre, employee of Nestlé, invented, patented and introduced the system to the business market in Switzerland but without the expected success. In 1988, thanks to Jean-Paul Gaillard (a business man and the creator of «Le Club» community), the product became a market success. In 1990, the firm signed a contract with Turmix, [...]

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Scents at Starbucks

February 20, 2010
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Just another Starbucks! Well this one is pretty cool though… And since this photoblog has also a lot to do with coffee, I think this photo is absolutely appropriated to be posted here. Anyway, I use to go to this Starbucks, which is located inside a shopping mall, and have a delicious coffee with lots [...]

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Blue Mountain Coffee

February 19, 2010
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The Blue Mountains is a mountainous region of Jamaica. In fact it is the largest mountain range in Jamaica. They include the island’s highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, at 2256 m (7402 ft). From the summit, accessible via a walking track, both the North and South coasts of the island can be seen. On a [...]

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How to get a big wow from your friends with a cappuccino

December 8, 2009
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Do you know how to make a cappuccino? It’s damn easy! 1/3 of espresso, 1/3 of milk and 1/3 of cream. First the espresso (that’s easy!). Oh, and don’t forget to make your espresso on a pre-heated cup. Let it fill only up to 1/3. If you don’t want to waste the remaining coffee, do [...]

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Ruvuma Tanzanian

November 26, 2009
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I know, I know… In coffee matters, I’ve been a bit unfair with you guys, and even with myself, to be completely honest. So, in this post I will give you a nice coffee suggestion, to redeem myself from the previous posts, where I talked about two of the more exquisite, rare and/or expensive coffees. [...]

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Kona Coffee

November 4, 2009
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Kona coffee is the market name for coffee (Coffea arabica) cultivated on the slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. This coffee has developed a reputation that has made it one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world. Only [...]

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Kopi Luwak

October 28, 2009
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Kopi Luwak or Civet coffee is a coffee made from berries which have been eaten by and passed through the digestive tract of the Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) and other related civets.

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