Fresh Gourmet Coffee
By By Hans Dekker 

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It's rich, full-bodied taste is a daily necessity to millions of people. Of course, is not only loved for its taste. The caffeine kick is needed by many to start the day. But if you are a true lover, fresh gourmet has a taste that can't be beat.

Luckily, it's easy to get a hit of fresh gourmet almost everywhere. There are shops on almost every street corner and quality beans are sold in many specialty shops as well as supermarkets.

“Fresh” is the key to fresh gourmet coffee. simply does not improve with age -- it should be used within six months of production. Some of the large distributors include old beans in their mixes to reduce the cost. Needless to say, this practice also reduces the flavor.

Fresh gourmet costs a bit more than regular supermarket coffee. That's because it's made from high quality Arabica that has been hand-picked in processed. Commercial grade is made from the cheaper Robusta which has an inferior taste and texture than Arabica.

Commercial grade is also machine picked and processed which means that foreign substances such as twigs and leaves find their way into the finished product. When you buy fresh gourmet coffee, you are assured of the quality and taste.

You have many choices when it comes to fresh gourmet coffee. Each growing region produces a uniquely flavored bean and the processing method to also determines the final taste of the coffee. The roasting method in particular determines the kind of taste.

Fresh gourmet should be ground just before brewing. You need a grinder in your home if you want to the best tasting possible. A good-quality maker is also a necessity when making great tasting coffee.

Hans is author ofthe Coffee Specials and Gourmet Basket section at Steaks-Guide.com

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