Thursday, July 30, 2009

12. Cafe Au Cin

Ingredients:
     1 c Cold strong French roast coffee
     2 tb Granulated sugar
     ds Cinnamon
     2 oz Tawny port
     1/2 ts Grated orange peel

How To:
Combine and mix in a blender at high speed. Pour into chilled wine glasses.


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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

COFFEE MAY BE GOOD FOR YOU

Like many adults, I start out my day with a hefty serving of coffee. I wasn't always a coffee convert. I choked on it in high school; drank it sparingly in college; and wholeheartedly integrated it into my morning routine once I joined the working world.

In general, health experts say coffee is fine in moderation and caution against drinking too much, in order to avoid caffeine addiction and feeling extra-jittery. Coffee is usually lauded as healthier than soda and sugar-loaded juices, especially because it is made mostly of water. I knew it was filled with antioxidants, which protect against harmful molecules called free radicals that find their way into our bodies. But the notion that coffee may actually be healthy was news to me.

An article in US News Health says drinking coffee may help prevent several different health issues. The article says research has shown coffee can decrease the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes; Parkinson's disease; stroke; Alzheimer's disease; and liver and skin cancer. The article also notes that while coffee may not outwardly reduce chances, the risk of getting bladder, gastric, renal or breast cancer does not rise with coffee consumption.

There are groups of people that should be cautious about their coffee drinking, including pregnant women and those who are extra sensitive to its effects, according to the article. Those who are not used to drinking coffee may experience quick increases in blood pressure or higher risk for heart attack, although the latter notion has yet to be proven. Once coffee drinking becomes a habit, however, blood pressure levels off, and the risk for heart attack decreases, the article says.

The article quotes Rob M. van Dam, an assistant professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, and other experts as saying the health benefits of coffee could derive from the high antioxidant and fiber content. In addition, van Dam notes that coffee's benefits may not have been prominent in the past because it was hard to disentangle the health consequences of smoking and drinking coffee, since the two activities go hand-in-hand for many people.

Van Dam has been involved in studies about the effects of coffee consumption on health issues. A study published in the research journal Annals of Internal Medicine in 2008 showed coffee intake was not associated with increased risk of mortality in men or women, after adjusting for age, smoking and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

A study in the research journal Circulation tracked coffee consumption in women from 1980 to 2004, and found drinking coffee did not increase risk for stroke, and even may have decreased the risk. Van Dam also wrote a research review in 2008 saying studies that found associations between coffee drinking and increased risk for coronary heart disease and some types of cancer were not supported by more recent research.

These potential plusses for drinking coffee aren't license to start significantly upping your fix each day. Caffeine addiction, and the symptoms of caffeine withdrawal that go along with it, is still a very real possibility. Excessive caffeine can cause people to feel restless and anxious, and have difficulty sleeping, according to the National Institutes of Health. In addition, people can have headaches or strange heart rhythms as withdrawal symptoms. To decrease these side effects, slowly reduce the amount of caffeine consumed each day. If you still want to have, for example, five cups of coffee per day, try mixing caffeinated with decaffeinated coffee.


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11. Cafe Au Lait Luzianne

Ingredients:
     2 c Milk
1/2 c Heavy cream
6 c Louisiana coffee w/chicory
Combine milk and cream in saucepan; bring just to a boil (bubbles will form around edge
of pan), then remove from heat.
Pour small amount of coffee in each coffee cup.
Pour remaining coffee and hot milk mixture together until cups are 3/4 full.

NOTE: Skim milk can be substituted for milk and cream for those who are counting
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

10. Louisiana Cafe Au Lait

Ingredients:
     2 c Milk
     Sugar
     1 c Louisiana coffee with chicory

How To:
Put milk in saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour hot freshly brewed coffee and milk simultaneously into cups; sweeten with sugar to
taste.


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Monday, July 27, 2009

The Coffee Culture

Coffee culture
by Ed Biado

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“Coffee culture” is a term used to describe the social phenomenon of coffee, and its derivatives, acting as a social lubricant. It’s an old concept that has taken a new meaning because of recent developments. Here’s what it’s all about:

1. Historically—The formation of culture around coffee dates back to the 16th century. Coffeehouses were traditionally social hubs and artistic and intellectual gathering places. They were known for slow-paced gourmet service and really relaxed and tasteful ambience.

2. Scientifically—Some studies suggest that coffee can really make drinkers more talkative and social. This is indicative that the atmosphere plays a major role in coffee culture, maybe just as much as coffee itself does.

3. Turning point—The explosion of coffee shops in Seattle, Washington, a trend mirrored throughout the United States and eventually, the rest of the world, redefined “coffee culture” as a fast-paced environment and a highly-competitive market. It’s an $11-billion industry in America alone.

4. The media connection—Coffee culture is a mainstay in many comic strips and is portrayed in multiple ways in TV and movies. The sitcom, Friends, revolved around the friends’ hangout place, Central Perk, a coffee shop. In many motion pictures, almost everyone going to work in the morning is shown with take-out latte. The film version of Bewitched even makes a coffee culture assumption, with the lead character implying that people go to coffee shops to talk about unsolvable problems.

5. Influencing Asia—The trend is quickly spreading in the eastern hemisphere. Starbucks has projected China to be the largest international market for coffee outside the United States. In the Philippines, there are more than 150 Starbucks outlets (133 are in Metro Manila), almost 30 of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf branches and many other international and local companies.

6. Consumer profile—Coffee is an age-old drink, but the main audience of modern coffee culture is mostly composed of young urban professionals who are capable of or are willing to spend more on the commercialized international chains, rather than make their own cup at home. These are highly-social individuals who frequent coffee shops more than twice a week, either to hang out or simply grab a cup to go.

7. 1001 flavors—Aside from the usual coffee concoctions like espresso, café latte, café au lait and those other Parisian favorites, coffee shops are creating more versions of coffee on a daily basis. Flavors are also seasonal, especially during Christmas when peppermint and gingerbread specials are available.

8. Hot vs cold—In places with warmer climates, cold coffee is turning out to be more popular than the traditional hot coffee. Different iced and ice-blended versions of hot coffee are regularly available. In fact, many cold drinks are not available warm, like in the case of The Coffee Bean, where The Ultimate and The Extreme are exclusively ice-blended.

9. Work and leisure—Coffee shops, although a popular social place, is also for business. It is one of the most preferred venues for informal meetings, especially among freelancers. That, in part, has led to many establishments offering free internet connections to patrons, usually through Wi-Fi.

10. Marketing aspect—As with popularity comes criticism, the coffee industry is always looking for ways to sell its product. Health benefits of coffee are constantly being studied and new ways to make it healthier are being explored (or example, green beans). Coffee is being marketed as a potent antioxidant. Soy is introduced as a milk-alternative for the lactose-intolerant and health-conscious... the list goes on.


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9. Cafe Au Lait ( Coffee with Milk )

Ingredients:
     1 c Milk
     1 c Light cream
     3 tb Instant coffee
     2 c Boiling water

How To:
Over low heat or in double boiler, heat milk and cream till hot. Meanwhile, dissolve coffee in boiling water. Before serving, beat milk mixture with rotary beater-till foamy. Pour milk mixture into one warmed pitcher or server, and coffee in another. To serve: Fill cups from both pitchers at the same time, making the streams meet en route. Makes 6 servings


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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Licensing and branding

According to COffee Industry Board Head Christopher Gentles, licensing and branding could position Jamaican dealers to sell their coffee in 21 countries, but on a broader scale the new rules are designed as well to ensure financial and technical competence and integrity of the coffee dealer and/or coffee plants in the production of the "world's finest coffee".

The 2009 coffee licensing regime was implemented under the Coffee Industry Regulation Act (CIRA), with the stated aim of ensuring the development of the coffee industry to international standards.

"The idea is that if the coffee dealer understands the dedication and financial requirements of running a coffee farm, he will make financial and policy decisions that benefit excellence in coffee production and will the farmer in the long run," the CIB head said.

Registered trademarks owned by the Coffee Industry Board are for the protection of the brand and improvement of the brand equity for future generations of Jamaicans, he asserts.

"The registration of brands in 21 countries around the world, and the hiring of watch services is an expensive business but very necessary in order to prevent the brand from misrepresentation by unscrupulous individuals, who seek to sell a lesser quality coffee than Jamaica Blue Mountain, in order to enjoy short-term profits."

Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is grown and pulped only within the legally and geographically prescribed area defined as the Blue Mountains, and has to be certified as such by the CIB.

Other brands, for which the trademark licencing comes at a lower price, include Jamaica High Mountain Supreme, the premium brand for 'lowland' coffee, produced at a lower elevation than the Blue Mountain brand.

High Mountain Supreme is the third most expensive and widely traded coffee in the world and must be produced by licensed dealers certified to operate in high mountain regions at elevations of 1,000 feet above sea level, or higher.

The coffee also has to pass a taste test.

Rohan Marley - chairman of the 52-acre Marley Coffee farm in Chepstowe, Portland, who in June, attracted the ire of the CIB quality control unit for what appeared to be an attempt to leverage the Blue Mountain name to sell his product ahead of his licence application being approved - said the tough stance adopted by the board was making it harder for nascent businesses like his to take off.

Marley also acknowledged that licensing the branded name was "the only way to protect the coffee production coming out of the Blue Mountains of Jamaica", but said the regime should not be so stringent as to create a barrier to market entry.

"Being a Marley, I 'overstand' trademark infringements throughout the world. Unfortunately, the CIB's push to protect the brand has made trading a harder road for the smaller farms," said Marley, son of reggae icon, Bob Marley.

The board should come up with "ways that a smaller farmer like myself can still benefit from our production," he added.

"We have one of the best coffees in the world so we must have strict regulations on how we treat the second most sought after commodity outside of crude oil."

Coffee farming, according to Gentles, is an expensive venture and those without the required resources should consider staying out of the business.

It takes, he said, $3.5 million to grow 1,000 boxes of cherry coffee.

"The costs of mistakes are high and this is no game for weak-kneed amateurs."

Putting three acres of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee under production requires investment of some $1.5 million, and it will be three years before the first crop.

A coffee dealer would have to have at least 60-80 acres, said Gentles, to meet the required minimum production to qualify for a licence.

But dealers are also allowed to make up volume through cherry purchases from other farmers.

The sector includes 23 licensed dealers, 17 of whom are Blue Mountain certified, while three of them deal high mountain coffee.

Largest purchasers

An estimated 7,000 farmers sell their beans to eight companies. Wallenford Coffee Company and the Mavis Bank Cooperative are said to be two of the largest purchasers.

Well-known coffee producers include Salada Foods, Wallenford, Mavis Bank Central Factory and Coffee Traders Limited, which are industrial sized coffee dealers with large amounts of capital, and boutique operators such as RSW Estates.

Whatever the size of the farm, "only the excellent products will be certified as our premium Jamaican coffee," said the CIB head.

A dealer's licence is restricted to trade in roasted coffee beans and coffee products. The CIB is the only entity allowed to export green beans for reasons of quality control.

A cess, ranging from US$53 to US$91 per box, is paid on cherry coffee and on green and roasted coffee sold both locally and abroad, earning the CIB so far this year US$36 million from 356,000 boxes processed.

Jamaica's coffee industry, measured by exports, was valued in 2008 at US$26.5 million.
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'Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee farming not for weak-kneed amateurs'

Coffee dealers who want to sell their products under the Jamaica Blue Mountain or Jamaica High Mountain brands, must under new regulations enter into a trademark agreement with the Coffee Industry Board (CIB) for US$2,500 (J$222,500).

There are also new requirements for record keeping by all coffee producers and dealers, and the filing of audited accounts each year, delivered to the CIB within 90 days of the close of the financial year.

But the much harder part is that each coffee farm must deliver a provable minimum 6,000 boxes of cherry per crop year to qualify for a dealer's licence, which some producers say is too onerous a condition and will squeeze small farmers from the market.

To them, head of the CIB Christopher Gentles has a simple message: toughen up.

"New dealers need to know what they are getting into. Coffee production is a fragile operation," Gentles said.

The board is rolling out a programme of reform that addresses quality, and licensing and registration of producers/ dealers and their products. Gentles and his team have stepped up the policing of coffee imported and distributed, the products sold from grocery shelves, as well as thecoffee exported to world markets - all of which must be licensed to ensure that quality is maintained and the equity in the brands are not diluted.

The dealers with whom the board has had several workshops and site visits, have until July 31, 2011 to restructure operations to satisfy the new requirements for licensing.

Dorienne Rowan-Campbell, a small producer of organically grown Blue Mountain coffee, to get around the volume requirement, says she is negotiating a special licence with CIB for the small quantities of beans she roasts, for export to Europe - similar to a special licence granted to about five 'specialty coffee' dealers.

But Rowan-Campbell sees the new licensing programme as a plus for the industry, as does Gordon Langford of RSW Estates, who said it would help reduce counterfeiting and theft.

Unaware of new fee

Langford, whose current licence expires July 31, said he was unaware of the new US$2,500 fee, but was much more concerned that the 6,000 box requirement would force him to cobble purchase deals and compromise the quality coffee he produces.

The new regime will require production of 60,000 pounds of cherry, with each box holding 10 pounds, but Langford said it far exceeds last year's output of 23,100 pounds of cherry, or 150 barrels each holding 154 pounds.

Gentles says the new guidelines are designed to reduce the "incompetent short-term trader mentality" that has influenced the culture in the purchasing of cherry coffee in the past.

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8. Buttered Rum Coffee

Ingredients:
     1/3 c Ground coffee
     1/4 ts Freshly ground nutmeg
     1 1/4 ts Rum extract
     1/8 ts Liquid butter flavouring

How To:
Place coffee and nutmeg in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. In a cup, combine remaining ingredients. With processor running, add flavorings. Stop processor and scrape sides of container with a spatula. Process 10 seconds longer. Store in a refrigerator. Yields: Mix for eight 6-ounce servings


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Saturday, July 25, 2009

7. Black Forest Coffee

Ingredients:
     6 oz Fresh brewed coffee
     2 tb Chocolate syrup
     1 tb Maraschino cherry juice
     Whipped cream
     Shaved chocolate/chips
     Maraschino cherries

How To:
Combine coffee, chocolate syrup, and cherry juice in a cup; mix well. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a cherry.


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Friday, July 24, 2009

6. Arabian Coffee

Ingredients:
     1/2 litre (about 1 pint) water
     3 tablespoons coffee
     3 tablespoons (or more) sugar
     1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
     1/4 teaspoon Cardamom
     1 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla sugar

How To:
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and heat until foam gathers on top. Do not pass through a filter. Stir it up before you serve it.



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Thursday, July 23, 2009

5. Amaretto Coffee / Variation

Ingredients:
     ¾ c Warm water
     3 tb Amaretto
     1 ½ ts Instant coffee crystals
     Dessert topping; * see note

How To:
* Dessert topping should be in a pressurized can.

In a non-metal mug stir together water and instant coffee crystals. Micro-cook, uncovered,on 100% power about 1 1/2 minutes or just till mixture is steaming hot. Stir in Amaretto. Top with pressurized dessert topping.



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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

4. Amaretto Coffee

Ingredients:
     1 ½ c Warm Water
     1/3 c Amaretto
     1 tb Instant Coffee Crystals
     Dessert Topping from a pressurized can

How To:
In a 2-cup measure stir together water and instant coffee crystals. Micro-cook uncovered,on 100% power for about 4 minutes or just till steaming hot. Stir in Amaretto. Serve in mugs. Top each mug of coffee mixture with some dessert topping.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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Marley Coffee Locks Down Local and International Distribution Deals While Pushing its Ethical and Sustainable Coffee Movement

By: PR Newswire
Jul. 16, 2009 03:32 PM

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LOS ANGELES, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a riveting launch that was captured by the international media, Marley Coffee continues grinding away by securing local and large international distribution deals to make their coffee as ubiquitous as their namesake.

Locally, in Los Angeles, Marley Coffee has entered into its neighboring stores at places like Larchmont Larder and Larchmont Wine and Cheese shop.

Internationally, Marley Coffee has procured several distribution deals. La Grotta Del Formaggio is the first to represent as a major distributor in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. "Like Marley Coffee, we are also a family run company that cares deeply about every aspect of our business and our clients. We carry only the best gourmet foods, and we are proud to say that in the coming weeks London Drugs Canada will be the first chain to carry Marley Coffee in 69 of their stores across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia," said Domenico Bruzzese, owner of La Grotta Del Formaggio.

"We are proud to have partnered with Domenico and his team in the Pacific Northwest to distribute Marley Coffee as the West coast is known for its incredible gourmet coffees and micro roasters. After spending three years passionately sourcing and creating our organic coffees, we are excited to finally be able to give coffee lovers the opportunity to try them," said Co-Founder and CEO, Shane Whittle.

The company has not forgotten its roots and its commitment to pursuing all things ITAL. The company is working to partner with local environmental groups to show how the Marley Farm can be a model for sustainable development for other farms around the world. At the end of August, Marley Coffee will be the official coffee served at the NAACP Theatre Awards and Festival Dinner.

"My first priority is to ensure that our farm reflects my father's dream of a better world for all people. My day-to-day job is to share his dream with the world and to help guide this company so that that the dream is embodied in all of our business activities," said Rohan Marley, Co-Founder and Chairman of Marley Coffee.

About Marley Coffee

Marley Coffee is an international gourmet coffee company with offices in Vancouver, Los Angeles and Jamaica. The Marley Coffee 52 Acre Private Estate sits atop the Blue Mountains in Chepstow, Portland Jamaica, long revered as the region with the world's most desirable coffee beans.

Marley Coffee is patiently awaiting their Jamaican Coffee Industry Board (CIB) license approvals to be able to share their private reserve beans with the world. Marley Coffee intends to adhere to the quality and control procedures that Jamaica's CIB holds so proudly. "Blue Mountain coffee holds its own legacy and Marley Coffee is grateful to be a part of this legacy with Jamaica," said Whittle.

Marley Coffee offers an assortment of shade-grown coffee blends from the finest coffee producing regions in the world, including Central and South America, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. They also offer an organic single origin java from Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. Marley Coffee is determined to deliver intoxicating aroma and rich, smooth flavor into every cup that bears the Marley name. All of the coffees are certified organic by the USDA, and the Pacific Agricultural Certification Society of Canada (PACS), and comply by the company's ITAL standards.

Marley Coffee and merchandise is currently available for purchase online at www.marleycoffee.com.

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3. Alpine Carnival

Ingredients:
     2 tb Instant coffee
     1 ts Vanilla
     2 tb Brown sugar
     1 ts Water
     1 ½ c Boiling water
     ½ c Whipping cream, whipped

How To:
Divide instant coffee and vanilla evenly between two Spanish coffee glasses. In a small heavy saucepan, dissolve sugar in the teaspoon of water. Over medium heat, stir dissolved sugar until it reaches a full boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in boiling water. Divide sugar mixture between coffee glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Makes 2 x 6 oz servings.


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Monday, July 20, 2009

Coffee: Say Goodbye To The Old Country Traders Website

July 15, 2009 ( PowerHomeBiz.com ) - Jamaica, WI   - At Country Traders, we have been marketing Jamaican coffee for the past sixteen years, and in 1994 we established our own roastery, Coffee Roasters of Jamaica Limited, one of a few Jamaican roasters recognized and licensed by the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board.
   
As a family-run business we are aware that our success depends entirely upon maintaining our customers� confidence in our reliability and efficiency, so we pay close attention to our coffee every step of the way, through purchasing, cupping, roasting, packaging and delivery. Is authenticity and freshness a big concern?

All the more reasons to buy directly from us. We roast fresh everyday and ship from our factory here in Jamaica where you are guaranteed to get the finest 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. From the convenience of your own home, you can order Coffee Roasters of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee for your personal use or as a gift for that special someone.

Online shopping has never been safer - Countrytraders.com complies with the strictest security guidelines when it comes to online shopping. Your money is protected by advanced, encrypted, SSL technology, Authenticated and secured by C.O.M.O.D.O. certificates which translate into stress-free shopping! Customer service is not taken for granted.

Countrytraders.com offers a hassle-free replacement policy. With 2-days DHL shipping on most orders to international locations, your Coffee Roasters of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee delivery is fully backed by Countrytraders.com�s customer satisfaction guarantee.

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

2. Canadian Coffee

Ingredients:
     ¼ c Maple syrup; pure
     ½ c Rye whiskey
     3 c Coffee; hot, black, double strength

Topping:
     ¾ c Whipping cream
     4 ts Maple syrup; pure

How To:
Topping: Whip cream with maple syrup just up until soft mounds; set aside. Divide maple syrup and whiskey among 4 warmed heatproof glass mugs or goblets. Pour in coffee to 1 inch of top; spoon topping over coffee.


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Saturday, July 18, 2009

1. Alexander Espresso

Ingredients:
     • 1 cup Cold water
     • 2 tb Ground espresso coffee
     • ½ Cinnamon stick (3" long)
     • 4 ts Crème de Cacao
     • 2 ts Brandy
     • 2 tb Whipping cream, chilled
     • Grated semisweet chocolate to garnish

How To:
Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffee with a small amount of water. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Add crème de cacao and brandy, and stir gently. Pour into cute demitasse cups. Whip the cream, and float some cream on top of each cup. For looks, garnish with grated chocolate or fancy chocolate curls. Multiply proportions by six and it's perfect for a party. Serves 2


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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

In making coffee related recipes, correct measure is really important, so here's the measurement equivalents:

Soon, i will be publishing here one by one all of the 89 Original recipes found in the eBook mentioned below.  I will post all of it for the benefits of my co-coffee lovers...

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Marley Coffee and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

The Editor, Sir:

I read the story about the Marley Coffee venture (July 10) with concern, visited the websiteand noted that Marley coffee is being marketed as Blue Mountain Coffee, and I quote: "The Marley Estate sits atop the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, long revered as the region with the world's most desirable coffee beans."

And here is the concern: that the product is being advertised without the required certification. Let's face it, regardless of ownership, a Blue Mountain coffee farm or estate selling coffee on the international market will, intentionally or otherwise, be Blue Mountain Coffee in the minds of buyers - even without the certification. Coupled with the famous Jamaican, Bob Marley, it is bound to connect.

Rohan Marley and his partners must be congratulated for venturing into one of the toughest businesses in the world - coffee farming in the Blue Mountains. But they have also done the unthinkable where the marketing of Blue Mountain coffee is concerned. Stakeholders must take note and move to protect the brand. After all, it is the premium price which makes it attractive to investors.

The estate may sit atop the Blue Mountains, however, the processes must be followed to ensure that the standards are high. The cost of sending a bad batch of coffee to the marketplace is simply too much to consider. Director General Christopher Gentles and members of the Coffee Industry Board must now make it a requirement that owners are registered and that they receive certification before they begin to market their products - if this is not yet the case. Protecting the brand goes beyond the label
. What is the standard for blending? What percentage of the blend must come from Blue Mountain beans before it can be marketed under the name?

Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the world's premium coffees and with that comes a responsibility. Only last year, the coffee board had to prove to Japanese investors that the coffee was maintaining established standards in the ways it is grown, reaped and packaged for sale in that market. I would hate to think that that standard is compromised as a means to an end.

Marley legacy

The Marley family has sought to protect the Marley legacy, even in the courts, and I sincerely hope it is Rohan Marley's intention do the same with the Blue Mountain Coffee legacy. Let us not forget that it took decades and the lifetimes of many like the late Victor and Keeble Munn and the others before them to build the Blue Mountain brand and to keep its reputation. We need to protect it.

I urge the coffee board to expedite the branding processes and step up its monitoring inside and outside of Jamaica. It is our right to ensure that every cup sold with the Blue Mountain name meets stringent standards.

I am appealing to Rohan Marley to treat the coffee with respect, after all it, too, is a Jamaican legacy.

I am, etc.,

Z. NEUFVILLE

zadie@lineone.net



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LETTER OF THE DAY - Concerns over 'Marley Coffee' and Blue Mountain brandPublished: Monday | July 13, 2009

Monday, July 13, 2009

Bob Marley's Son's a Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailer?

Bob Marley's son, Rohan Marley engages in coffee business. He is engaging in the production, processing and distribution of Coffee.

He and his partner has acquired a coffee plantation. While the agency that regulates coffee trade in Jamaica has not yet stamped the Marley Coffee as a Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, it is said that the coffee is mixed with imported African grown coffee....



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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Bean Attributes



Blue Mountain Coffee is exclusively made from the Arabica Bean. The Arabica bean is more fragile to grow but is considered more flavorful and has less caffeine than the Robusta Bean grown in many parts of the world.

As a result of the ample cloud cover, mountain shade, altitude, soil minerals, and rainfall where the blue mountain coffee is grown, the berries stay much longer on the tree than other coffees, generally about three to four months longer.

This seems to give the bean a richer and wider flavor which is why Blue Mountain Coffee is coveted by coffee drinkers around the world.
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Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Region

There's only one region arround the world where the best and rarest coffee can be found. The blue mountain coffee can only be found in the Blue Mountain of Jamaica. Thanks again to one of the Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailers, the VolcanicaCoffee who have posted a very informative post not only about Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffe but also with Jamaican Green Mountain Coffee and other kinds of Coffee. The original post is entitled "Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Region".
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Jamaica Blue Mountain Region
The Blue Mountain Coffee region is in fact only a tiny growing area of around 15,000 acres. The original 100% variety is one of the highest grown coffees in the world. The climate, geology and topology of Jamaica combine to provide the ideal location. The spine of mountains that runs across Jamaica ends in the east of the island in the Blue Mountains, which reach to over 7,000 feet. The climate is cool and misty, with frequent rainfall, and the rich volcanic soil is well drained. Terracing and mixed cropping are used, with coffee growing alongside bananas and avocados.

More small growers, along with the officially recognized and established “Blue Mountain Coffee” growers are growing and producing what is regarded as the “Best Coffee in the Caribbean” and quite possibly the "Best Coffee in the World".

To enhance the endowments of nature, our Blue Mountain Coffee estates maintain a painstaking process to ensure that only the finest berries are culled and are processed with due reverence to the preservation of the delicate flavors, a balance of artistry and technical skill.
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Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee - The Rarest Coffee

Coffee lovers, dont you know that Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is the rarest kind of coffee in the world? Well, this information was posted by one of the original Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailers, The VolcanicaCoffee, thanks to them. Here's the post below:


Rare Blue Mountain Coffee

Jamaican Blue Mountain is one of the rarest coffees available and also commands one of the highest prices. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is considered by many to be the best in the world, and for good reason. While taste is very subjective, we can say that Volcanica Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is known for being incredibly well balanced in flavor, with medium acidity and excellent body. Smooth, clean and balanced, full-bodied with subtle acidity. Famous having a perfect balance. Reserved for those who demand perfection.

Blue Mountain Coffee has a very clean taste, with a noticeable sweetness. The flavor is bold, smooth and rich. Because of the rather restricted geographical range where it is grown, Blue Mountain Coffee is available in limited quantities and can sometimes be difficult to find. In order to maintain the high quality of this coffee, Jamaica has established the Jamaica Coffee Industry Board to oversee the production and processing. Most Blue Mountain Coffee beans are grown by small farmers, rather than huge coffee estates seen in other regions.

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is the easily the most famous exotic coffee in the world. The unique combination of soil and micro-climatic conditions specific to the Jamaica Blue Mountain ranges give this coffee a flavor and aroma coveted around the world.

The Japanese now buy up to 90 percent of the crop putting a high demand on this fine coffee. The remaining 10% available for the rest of the world means that at times Blue Mountain Coffee is not available or only at a high price relative to other gourmet coffees. This same coffee was recently noted at a Gloria Jean's Coffee store on sale for for the steep price of $54.99. Volcanica Coffee brings you fresh roasted Blue Mountain Coffee at reasonable prices.

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Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee - What is it???

Hello coffee lovers. We are talking here of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailers but we dont really have knowledge about it, well of course except for those who have tasted it already. 

Even I, myself dont really have concrete details about this Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, but thanks to www.volcanicacoffee.com, they have posted for us the details of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, here is their original post entitled "Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee":
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Blue Mountain Coffee is a connoisseur's delight made from the best local blue-green beans. Blue mountain coffee is recognized as one of the most prized coffees world wide and is in high demand. The Jamaican government has certified this as official 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. There are absolutely no filler beans and our product should not be confused with counterfeit coffees using the same name.

Because of the restricted geographical range where it is grown, Blue Mountain Coffee is available in limited quantities. Grown by small family farms and we pay our farming partners a fair trade coffee price that far exceeds their cost of production.

Our packaging provides as many safeguards as necessary to protect freshness and prevent quality loss. Each package is freshly roasted then package in a one-way valve to maintain freshness during shipping and for storage.
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Comment:
As of this date, in my quest for Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailers, well, all i can say is: VocanicaCoffee is one among the best Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailers where you can be assured of genuine and of top quality Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, the best coffee ever!!! (Well, I still have to taste it someday)!!!
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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Brewing at home lets coffee lovers control many variables that affect flavor

Brewing at home lets coffee lovers control many variables that affect flavor
[which cannot be done if they just drink at any of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailers or coffee shops]




Some people don't even notice the difference between instant coffee and brewed coffee.  But to Coffee Addicts, Coffee Lovers, Coffee Drinkers; even the smallest detail in the preparation of coffee matters a lot. Of course some Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Retailers provided instructions in coffee preparations printed at the back of their coffee  beans pack.

And so to some coffee drinkers, just for your information, i am posting here the article regarding the brewing of coffee at home for the very reason of controlling a lot of things that may affect the flavor of coffee.
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People who get into coffee tend to follow similar paths. They switch over from automatic drip to manual brewing to better control the process. They start buying whole beans and preaching the virtues of freshly roasted coffee.

Manual drip and press-pot (often called a French press) coffeemakers are popular among this set for a number of reasons: They're inexpensive, easy to clean, easy to use and relatively quick and consistent. But the best thing about both is they allow for easy manipulation of the variables that affect the taste of the coffee.

The principal factors are the water temperature, the "dose" of coffee (ratio of coffee to  water), the size of the grind and the time that the water is in contact with the beans.

It's easy to learn the basics of these two methods. Press pots work by mixing hot water with ground coffee, letting it circulate and brew, then pressing a fine sieve down the beaker, filtering out coffee sediment.

Manual drip brewers — Melitta and Chemex are two brands — are one type of manual drip coffeemaker, so details about this method are generally applicable to other manual drip methods. With a manual drip, coffee is placed in a paper filter that sits in the top half of an hourglass-shaped glass vessel. Water is gradually poured over the grounds. The thickness and type of the paper helps control the way the water circulates through the coffee and drips into the holding vessel below.

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The grind

Dark-roasted, artisanal coffee beans are widely available these days, but a lot can go wrong betwixt bean and cup. First, whole-bean coffee remains fresh longer than ground, but since coffee is perishable, even whole beans should be refrigerated or kept in an airtight container in a dark place. Grind your own beans just prior to brewing.

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Grinding itself is a key to a good cup of coffee. Beans should be ground appropriately for your method of brewing: A coarse grind should be used when there is more time for contact with the water, a fine grind when there is less. For most grinders, grind 6 to 8 seconds for a French press, 10 seconds for a flat-filter drip pot (a little less if you have a metal filter), 20 seconds for a gold V-shaped filter or for a Neapolitan drip machine, 25 seconds for regular cone filters or steam espresso machines. If you buy coffee already ground, be advised that coffee labeled "drip" or "auto-drip" is more finely ground, while those labeled "perk," "electric perk" or "regular" are more coarsely ground.



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Only brew as much coffee as you can drink immediately. Reheating destroys all of the delicate, complex flavors of quality coffee. If you don't like the taste of your coffee once it's less than scalding, consider whether you could buy better beans. Quality coffees taste better as they cool.
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Amount
Generally speaking, for a strong, flavorful cup of coffee allow 2 tablespoons ground coffee per 6 ounces water. When using a French press, push the plunger down after about 3 minutes; longer steeping will result in over-extracted coffee. With drip pots, most coffee snobs claim to detect an off, paper taste when paper filters are used; gold or nylon permanent filters are thought to be worth the expense, but make sure they are cleaned properly or they, too, may add an off flavor.

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Water

Filtered water is ideal for making coffee. Though you can use tap water, even good-tasting tap water is adding flavors to your coffee that may not enhance it. When making coffee, always use cold, fresh water (water that hasn't already been boiled) and always boil it in a kettle or other vessel used only for that purpose.

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Temperature

The ideal temperature is between 190 and 200 degrees. Water boils at 212 degrees, but it cools rapidly when exposed to air. Controlling temperature is probably one of the most difficult aspects of these types of brewing methods.

Remember when using the Chemex that it's essential to keep the grounds wet so they stay in the proper temperature range. You also don't want to overfill the upper portion of the brewer.
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For a press pot, maintaining temperature is a little easier. It's a good idea to preheat the beaker by pouring in hot tap water or boiling water, then pouring it out just before you add the ground coffee. You also want to keep the top of the press pot on while you brew, to prevent heat from escaping.

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Other factors

Cleaning: If anything you use to make coffee (including your coffee mug) is coated with a fine brown film, then you're not cleaning thoroughly enough to remove coffee oils. These oils become rancid, negatively affecting the coffee taste. Wash glass in warm soapy water after every use. Wash metal parts in the dishwasher (if dishwasher-safe) or scrub thoroughly with dish soap and hot water. Hard-to-clean components such as stainless steel thermoses are best cleaned using a little powdered detergent and boiling water or a paste of baking soda and water.

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Storage: Store whole beans in an airtight, opaque container in a cool location. Beans can theoretically be stored in the freezer, but they must be thoroughly protected from freezer burn, other smells and the moisture-removing effect of the cold. If you're not willing to seal daily doses in individual, airtight containers, it's not worth it.

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Times food critic Laura Reiley and Scripps Howard News Service contributed to this report.

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Posted at St. Petersburg Times - Tampabay.com - June 24, 2009

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Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

I am dedicating this blog to all coffee drinkers, coffee lovers and to my family. I am wishing that someday, i will be able to taste Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, or even the Green Mountain Coffee. These two are the best coffee in the whole world and the most expensive coffee. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is grown in the Blue Mountain of Jamaica wherein the climate has help the coffee beans to grow in the most perfect way which greatly affects the taste of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

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