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Vanilla Flavored Coffees

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Vanilla Flavored Coffees

Just as chocolate and vanilla pair well, so do coffee and vanilla, hence the great popularity of vanilla-flavored coffees. Vanilla is also said to be the world’s favorite flavor overall. Back to vanilla and coffee, however, coffee purists tend to prefer adding vanilla as a flavoring after the coffee is brewed. Others are happy with the flavor roasted into the bean during processing. There are arguments both ways, of course.

Exactly how are coffees flavored, then, and when? The roasting comes first, that delicate mix of art and science that heats the green bean and turns it a rich aromatic …

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Chocolate Coffee Cakes

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Chocolate Coffee Cakes

Chocolate coffee cakes combine the richness of high-quality chocolate with the moist pleasure of well-made coffee cake. There are a number of ways in which a person can experience all of the comfort of old-fashioned desserts. Chocolate is a universal favorite, and chocolate cake can tempt anyone.

Chocolate coffee cakes are an exciting take on a traditional recipe, as are walnut coffee cakes and cinnamon coffee cakes. Liquor cakes and moist fruit cakes will bring warmth and conviviality to any gathering. There are so many reasons to get together will friends and family, and now these get-togethers can be spiced …

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Coffee Samplers

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Coffee samplers introduce you to the hundreds of varieties of coffee around the world. Whether you buy a two ounce sample that makes one pot, or a half of a pound to make several pots, you will appreciate being able to try the coffee without having to commit to it. Samplers are also a great way to share the deepest flavors with friends and family.

Coffee Samplers for Explorers and the Commitment Phobic

If you just cannot make up your mind about which coffee you want to drink each day, keeping your cupboards stocked with coffee samplers is a way …

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Travel Coffee Mugs

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Travel coffee mugs are a great way to recognize a friendship with a gift that will be used over and over again. Travel coffee mugs are ideal for people on the go; they are designed to prevent spilling and keep beverages warm. A good online gourmet gifts resource will have a good selection of coffee mugs of all types from which to choose.

Travel coffee mugs aren't all that one can find on a good gifts resource. Some of the other good-living items that can be found online include rum cakes, tea pots, and French press coffee makers. Everyone who …

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Walnut Coffee Cakes

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Walnut coffee cakes have a taste and texture that reminds us of the best of Americana. Walnuts are rich and savory, and lend a depth of flavor to cakes and other desserts. A slice of walnut coffee cake served with a scoop of butter rum ice cream is a dessert to swoon over.

Walnut coffee cakes are just one of the amazing varieties of coffee cakes to be found online. Some of the other delectable varieties include blueberry coffee cakes, sour cream coffee cakes, banana coffee cakes, and rum cakes. Everything that a person needs to create a warm …

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Turkish Coffee

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Turkish coffee is one of the most popular Middle Eastern beverages, enjoyed by people in Arabic and Mediterranean countries for centuries. It is part of the culture, playing a role in ceremonies and expressing hospitality to guests in almost every Arabic home. It inspired the tradition of the coffee house, which is still a place that brings people together to gather and discuss events, or just to socialize.

Turkish Coffee Is Part of Arabic Society

Turkish coffee was first introduced to Turkey in the 16th century by Syrian traders. It is derived from the Arabica bean and is ground to …