Gourmet coffee has been refined and has exquisite quality, distinctive flavor and aroma. It is found in different flavors like almond, vanilla, chocolate, peppermint and pumpkin. Coffee retailers provide caffeinated and decaffeinated varieties of gourmet coffee. Many coffee sellers now provide gentle varieties of coffee that are sought by people having the problem of stomach acidity.
It is difficult to decide with all the varieties available in the market, but there are a few favorites. Arabica and Robusta's varieties of coffee beans are two extremely popular variety choices.
Coffee Roasters provide freshly roasted coffee and are the recommended choice to make your purchase. In contrast, roasted beans available at local supermarkets are usually roasted two to three months earlier than they stock it for sale. Grinding the freshly roasted beans gives them the best flavor. It is recommended not to store gourmet coffee beans at the usual room temperature but they should be kept instead in airtight jars and stored in a fridge. If you are not using your ground coffee beans for an extended period of time storing them in the freezer will retain their freshness.
Regardless of how great your gourmet coffee might be, you won't be able to fully enjoy its flavor if your coffee making machine is not cleaned properly. Washing the coffeemaker with water and vinegar at least once a month cleans it of any remnants of the taste of previous preparations. Naturally the amount of coffee you use will determine the taste outcome. Two tablespoons for every six ounces of clean water is the regular amount for making gourmet coffee. Purchasing coffee from famous coffee companies, is a good way to enjoy the different tastes in the coffee.
Friends and family will be delighted with gourmet coffee gift baskets. These gift baskets contain a collection of favorite coffee brands and sometimes special coffee bean roasts. Besides coffee, one may include accessory food items like cookies, chocolate, and biscuits in a gourmet coffee gift basket.
Coffee lovers, especially those who work in offices and take a coffee break, are the ideal recipients for these gift baskets. But these can be presented to anyone who is fond of a good coffee beverage, especially on occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas when fine food is the center of celebration.
