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How to Make your Own Coffee Gift Basket

How to Make your Own Coffee Gift Basket
I know I am not the only one that struggles and sweats over trying to find just the right gift. Remember when gift cards were still new? They made a great gift. Nowadays, gift cards are everywhere and not very special or meaningful at all. That’s why I [...]

Vacuum Crafe Keep your coffee perfect

Attention coffee lovers! Keep your coffee perfect, for at least 4 hours, in a thermal vacuum carafe
Some of us are very particular about our coffee, so much so that a cup from a pot that’s been sitting on the coffee maker’s warming tray for half an hour is undrinkable. Why? It tastes old and [...]

use a coffee press for a richer

How to use a coffee press for a richer, more flavorful cup of Joe, using less coffee!
Most of us use the standard automatic coffee maker to brew all of our coffee. However, you may have heard of the French press, a manual coffee brewing system, hailed by coffee gourmet folks to be the only way [...]

make iced coffee in a variety of ways

How to make iced coffee in a variety of ways, for a refreshing summer beverage
During the summer, the days are sometimes just too hot to be craving a hot cup of coffee. That’s when it’s time to make iced coffee. My husband loves to drink coffee all day long, so that was my inspiration to [...]

Caffeine on the Go with Insulated Coffee Mugs

Caffeine on the Go with Insulated Coffee Mugs
I’ve been a java junkie ever since college when I had to pull frequent all-nighters to study for exams or finish term papers. Back then, I was satisfied to partake of any brew — as long as it delivered that jolt of caffeine that I longed for. These [...]

freshly ground in a coffee grinder

For the very best cup of coffee, step up to whole beans, freshly ground in a coffee grinder!
Americans love their coffee. Some of us drink it morning, noon and night. If you now use commercially produced coffee which is already ground, there are a number of coffee manufacturers which make a more than acceptable brew [...]

Coffee and tea gift baskets make the grade!

A welcome year ’round gift: Coffee and tea gift baskets make the grade!
Although Americans are known for diversity of both peoples and culture, just about all of us have two beverages in common: coffee and tea. Most people favor one over another, while others enjoy both. So, when you’re scratching your head for a gift [...]

How to clean coffee makers for a fresh tasting pot every time

How to clean coffee makers for a fresh tasting pot every time
Have you ever noticed how your favorite coffee blend starts to acquire a flat taste, even when freshly brewed? Some people believe this is because their taste buds have tired of the taste, after brewing the same blend for several days in a row. [...]

coffee maker is the right choice

Love your Joe? When the 12 cup coffee maker is the right choice
Coffee is America’s favorite beverage. Some of us can drink coffee morning, noon and night, having no trouble falling asleep despite the consumption. Others are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine, with just two or three cups making them feel like they’re [...]