By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. Should you de-caffinate your life? Good news for Gourmet coffee
lovers, it's okay to indulge in a few cups of high leaded Joe! In fact,
several studies have shown caffeinated coffee to be beneficial for your
health. That said, certain people should definitely decaffeinate and
here's the rundown: People who are caffeine sensitive: caffeine will
exacerbate restlessness, anxiety, irritability and/or headaches. People
with sleeping issues: caffeine tends to stay in your system anywhere
from 3-8 hours. So depending on your personal sensitivity - you'll want
to stop drinking accordingly. People with gastrointestinal problems: A
dose of caffeine may irritate your stomach if you have irritable bowel
syndrome or ulcers. People with elevated blood pressure or abnormal
heart rhythms: in this case, your personal physician knows best. If
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Frequent Asked Questions about Gourmet Coffee:
Espresso Coffee: Espresso (Italian) is a concentrated Gourmet coffee beverage brewed by forcing very hot, but not boiling, water under high pressure through the Gourmet coffee Beans
that has been ground to a consistency between extremely fine and
powder. It was invented and has undergone development in Milan, Italy,
since the beginning of the 20th century, but up until the mid 1940s it
was a beverage produced solely with steam pressure. The invention of
the spring piston lever machine and its subsequent commercial success
changed espresso into the beverage we know today, produced with
between 9 and 10 atmospheres, or Bars, of pressure. The qualitative
definition of espresso includes a thicker consistency than drip coffee, a higher amount of dissolved solids than Gourmet drip coffee per relative volume, and a serving size that is usually measured in shots, which is about 1 - 2 ounces in size. Espresso
is chemically complex and volatile, with many of its chemical
components degrading from oxidation or loss of temperature. Properly
brewed espresso has three major parts: the heart, body and, the
most distinguishing factor, the presence of crema, which is a
reddish-brown foam which floats on the surface of the espresso.
It is composed of vegetable oils, proteins and sugars. Crema has
elements of both emulsion and foam colloid. As a result of the
high-pressure brewing process, all of the flavors and chemicals in a
typical cup of coffee are concentrated. Some people prefer a single or double shot of espresso instead of one or two cups of coffee to get a quick shot of caffeine. Because of its intense and highly concentrated ingredients (including caffeine) espresso lends itself to mixing into other coffee based drinks, such as lattes, cappuccini, macchiati and mochas, without being overly diluted in the resulting drink.
Each
coffee has specific attributes, some are more pronounced than others.
Geographic location, soil conditions, the milling process and the
roasting process all influence flavor.
Good Scents Gourmet Coffee roasters have varying degrees of roasts. Each roast creates distinct flavors in the Gourmet Coffee bean.
The following terms are used to describe the degree of roast: Full City
Roast: Light to medium brown, with a kittle to no surface oils. This
roast best showcases all of the natural flavors of the Gourmet coffee bean. Vienna Roast: Dark brown, with a significant amount of coffee
flavor oils visible on the surface. Vienna roasts bring a tangy,
bittersweet flavor to the bean. French Roast: Very dark, with lots of
shiny oils on the surface. This roast brings a rich, smokey flavor to
the coffee.
Refers to the perceived weight the coffee exhibits on the palate. It can range from light to medium to heavy. Flavor
Refers to the length of time the Gourmet Coffee flavor remains on the palate.
The lower the coffee acid is, the longer it will linger on your tongue,
while the higher the coffee acid is, the more rapidly it leaves the
tongue. Acid levels range from low to high.
This refers to the quantity of distinguishable undertones and overtones of Gourmet Coffee Beans.
is very complex. So we describe it with some of these ajectives: berry,
fruit, smoke, caramel, chocolate, herb, wood, citrus & nut. A
large number of retailers sell coffee in 12 oz. Packages which retails
between $9- $10 per bag. Since there is 16 oz. In a pound you would be
paying about $14 per pound for their coffee. That is aprox .70 cents per cup. Our coffee is sold in 16 oz bags for the same price, Good Scents Gourmet Coffee’s price perfect cup would .41 cents, It's easy Great Gourmet Coffee at a better price.
