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Coffeehouses Are 21st Century Malt ShopsJack Vaughn munched on a ham sandwich and sipped a café latte Monday afternoon at Java Jaay coffee shop on Sixth Avenue Southeast.Vaughn, who moved to Decatur in April, lives only five minutes from Java Jaay, which offers books, meeting rooms, wireless Internet and cozy corners with couches. The coffee aroma-filled café has become his second home."You walk in the door, they call you by name," he said. "These are the only people who call me Jack."Along with other Java Jaay franchises, several other area coffee shops have sprung up in the past five years, as the trend has spread from coffee-obsessed Seattle to northern Alabama. The coffee shop culture is fueled by consumers like Vaughn who love going somewhere â other than on a TV set in Boston â where everybody knows your name.The trend is so strong that from 1999 to 2004, the number of coffeehouses nationwide increased from 12,000 to 19,000, according to the New York-based National Coffee Association. The NCA has tracked detailed coffee consumption statistics for more than 50 years. Source: The Decatur Daily
Starbucks Honey Latte: Opinions??I always wondered if it was acceptable to put honey in coffee? I always thought it would be a good alternative to sugar. I would ask people only to get a weird look. I can't believe now Starbucks is carrying a honey latte. I coulda' been rich! hahaHas anyone had a chance to try it yet? I had a few and find that I'm not really impressed. It's very similar to a Holiday Gingerbread taste and the actual honey floats to the top like olive oil...My advice, keep that lid on when drinking,Starbucks described the honey latte as: a blend of honey and a touch of warm spice flavors combined with espresso and freshly steamed milk. Topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of pure, golden honey.I wonder Starbucks will think of next? Perhaps, maple or brown sugar?
World's Fastest Internet CafeAn internet cafe offering connections 50 times faster than typical broadband services has opened in Cornwall. Computers at Goonhilly satellite station, on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, are connected to BT's global internet protocol network. That means users can download data at speeds of up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps). It is thought to be the first time such high speeds have been seen at a UK internet cafe. The service will be free to visitors.Read On:http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/6241http://www.computeractive.co.uk/computeractive/news/2159160/bt-lopens-world-fastesthttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/5123118.stmManchester Evening News
The Perfect Cup Of CoffeeOk kids...this is m first post so listen up...haha j/kAlot of people I know seem to always store their coffee incorrectly (my roomate being one of them). The second a coffee bean has finished roasting, time, temperature, and the air around us work against it to compromise its quality; a perfect bean becomes less so with every passing hour, losing flavor and character the longer itâs stored. The purchase date of your coffee isnât nearly as important as the roasting date, so when buying coffee, look to be sure it was recently roasted. Jerry recommends buying beans in small quantities to prevent them from sitting for too long in storage. Many people will tell you to put your coffee in the refrigerator but when I was employed at Starbucks, they said just the opposite. I would suggest keeping it in an air-tight container in a dark spot (such as a cabinet) and be sure you kep it away from dampness. Coffee beans have a shelf live of about 6 months after they are roasted and about a life span of about two weeks once ground.To achieve the freshest flavor, grind your coffee just before you brew it. Small grinders are inexpensive and easy to findâjust be sure to wipe them out with a paper towel after each use. When grinding the beans, gently rotate the grinder to ensure that the beans are evenly ground.Using the best water available is essential when making coffee; if your tap water has an unpleasant taste, you can purchase a purifying filter. One problem inherent in many coffeemakers is that the temperature of the water isnât hot enough when it pours over the ground beans; what results is a blander, far less interesting brew. For best results, I recommend using a French press, instead of an electric coffeemaker. In a kettle, bring water to a boil, then let it stand for about a minute. Use two level tablespoons of ground coffee for each six ounces of water, or two ounces per quart. (Follow the same instructions if youâre brewing decaffeinated coffee, but increase the ratio slightly to enhance the flavor. If the brewed coffee is too strong, you can add a bit more water to dilute it.) Place the coffee in the press pot, and pour the water over it. If it bubbles, this is another sign of its freshness; fresh coffee releases gas as it comes into contact with hot water, a process called blooming. Gently slosh the water in the pot to saturate all the grounds, and allow them to steep for two to three minutes. Carefully push the press potâs top (which contains the filter) to the bottom of the pot, and pour the coffee into heated mugs.That my friend's is your way to the perfect cup of coffee. =)
JavaVino - Coffe & WinehouseWhat exactly is JavaVino? JavaVino breaks down very simply as Java "coffee" and Vino "wine". They're a coffee and wine house, located in the Poncey-Highlands neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.; offerring a plethora of coffees and wines from around the world. Their favorites are Latin American, mostly because that's where their background is. JavaVino's house coffee, Selva Negra Estate Coffee, comes from Nicaragua and is produced by the family of one of JavaVino owners. It's incredible, you sincerely get the seed-to-cup experience at JavaVino. The Kuhl Family picks the coffee beans, exports it, imports it, roasts it and brews it right there for you at JavaVino.Read the reviews
New Product Review: Delonghi Latissima Espresso MachineFor the ultimate lattes and cappuccinos at the touch of a button, this state-of-the-art espresso maker combines Nespressoâs renowned capsule brewing system with DeLonghiâs patented milk frothing technology. Just pop in a capsule and select your favorite coffee beverage. One of the many perks of being a Williams-Sonoma associate is you get you use all the fun, new machine and let me tell you...This is definately something you'll want to find under the tree this year. This new kid on the block features a 19-bar pressure pump and automatic cleaning system. What the heck does that mean you ask? Well, the bars of pressure are what extracts the coffee from the bean and creates that beautiful "crema" on your espresso. Other houshold espresso machines only have 15 bars of pressure. The Latissima is the only one on the market with restaurant-quality pressure.Works exclusively with Nespressoâs premium coffee capsules.Includes a 17-oz.-cap. milk pitcher.40-oz. cap.; 13" x 8" x 10 1/4" high.Visit www.williams-sonoma.com to pick up yours.
Free-hotspot.com Inks Cafe Dealfree-hotspot.com has announced its collaboration with âBertâs Café Contemporainâ.This chain of high-end self-service restaurants will now provide FREE Wi-Fi access to meet the needs of their trendy urban consumers.Established in 2002, âBertâs Contemporary Cafésâ offer a truly sophisticated eating experience, providing nutritious and wholesome food in a refined setting. âThanks to free-hotspot.com, we can bring a new service to respond to the needs of our clients keen to connect to their professional environment or the rest of the world,â said François Caffray, Marketing Project Manager for Bertâs. From now on the company also recommends that its franchises adopt the service of free-hotspot.com in all of its outlets.âWe are pleased to be associated with âBertâs Café Contemporainâ, a chain of restaurants known for its quality, innovation and creativity,â said Joe Brunoli, Vice President HotSpot Market Development for free-hotspot.com. âThe adoption of our services by a marketing-savvy group attests to the fact that our FREE HotSpot programme builds customer loyalty while attracting more customers.â Source: Internet Travel News
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