The Growth and Development of Coffee Shops

During the recent years, we have been taken over by an experience a lot different from others. An experience of pure and unadulterated goodness…one that makes a rollercoaster ride like a slow turtle in mud. An experience that makes chocolate fantasies like a dream of rotting corpses.

An experience so magical, so unique and so electrifying that many people are standing in line to be served the ultimate coffee experience.

We have seen them sprout and mushroom almost everywhere. Cafés and coffee shops have been steadily increasing in number not only in urban areas but in suburban and rural areas as well.

This is brought about by the large demand of the current generation for a place to do their business, meet people, hang-out with friends and spend moments with special people.

And because of the abundance of choices and the seemingly endless choices of products, people are becoming more and more discerning of their choice of venue and product. As they say only the best will survive, and the truth is only those who can provide the best coffee experience last long enough to say how they manage to do it.

Out on a coffee experience

The seemingly endless competition of big and small coffee shops and cafés all boil down to one thing, how you make the coffee. Being the primary product of a coffee shop it is imperative that the coffee served meets the high standards of the consumers.

Not only is the taste being judged, the presentation, the excitement and the experience that it gives and creates in the customer serves as the basis for how much the product will impact the society.

Classic combinations like coffee and sugar and coffee and cream of course will never be out of the picture but since people are looking for an adventure with every cup, it wouldn't be bad to experiment with different brews that would create a sense of anticipation on the part of the consumer.

Trying out different flavors like hazelnut, nutmeg, cinnamon, chocolate, milk, honey, and other flavors that could boost the smell of the already aromatic smell of pure coffee can make a person's day.

Blending coffee with different bases also creates a different texture. Blending coffee with different ingredients like ice, jelly and colas also gives your boring old coffee a different kick.

Since you became so brave and creative as far as experimenting with your coffee, why not try outrageous and totally out of this world blends that would surely be the talk of the town.
RESOURCE BOX: Author: James Dodson, Email: datasan6@gmail.com
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How To Dejunk Your Life

Are you constantly stressed because you can't get organized, no matter how hard you try? Do you ever feel as if you are drowning in a sea of stuff? Are you frustrated because you are always running behind? If so, here are a few steps towards a better organized you.

Start with a plan. Don't try to do everything at once, or you'll get overwhelmed and give up before you even start. Junk accumulates in 4 areas: space, time, priorities, and paper/information.

Decide which one of the 4 areas you want to deal with first, and then ask yourself these questions:

1. Why do I need this in my life?
2. Why do I want this in my life?
3. Why is this essential in my life?

As you use the 3 questions above, take baby steps in what will be a life-long progress that will help you be more successful and have less stress and more balance in your life.

Your Space

When you eliminate things you don't need or use, life becomes simpler, with less stress and more balance. You are able to focus on the things that are important to you, and you can get more enjoyment out of your space.

As you go through your home, tackle one room at a time, starting with the area that's most frustrating to you. Get that under control, and then move on to another problem area.

The bathroom is often a good starting place because it's one of the smallest rooms in your home, and de-cluttering it will give you a sense of accomplishment and renewed energy to keep going.

Your Time

Do you want more time to take care of yourself? Are you trying to squeeze more time out of your day to spend with your family? Are you looking to cut down on your chores at home? Time seems to be one area that gets out of balance very quickly.

There are many activities vying for your attention: socializing, church and school programs, recreation, yard work, reading, exercise, and so much more....And even though they all seem important, you don't have time for all of them. You need to make decisions about how to best spend your time.

To help you manage your time, make sure you have a family calendar with everyone's activities recorded on it: not only will this help you stay organized, but it will show you if you are spending enough time with your loved ones.

Use lists to stay on track: grocery lists, cleaning lists, project lists, etc. Lists help you in two ways: first, by writing down your tasks you are de-cluttering your mind, and second, you can do your chores quickly, knowing exactly what needs to be done.

Remember that time is a precious gift: use it wisely by making choices rather than reacting to situations as they occur.

Your Priorities

Do you find yourself on the run at all times? It's really easy to always be busy and not accomplish things that are most important in your life.

When you know what's important to you and what your goals are, it is easy to say "no" to those activities that don't move you towards those goals. To set priorities, you must first know what you want to achieve: take time right now and think where you want to be in 1 year, 5 years, and even 10 years.

What will you be doing? Where will you be doing it? Why will you be doing it? How will you be doing it? And lastly, with whom will you be doing it?

Once you have a clear picture of where you want to be, you can create a plan to take you there. Write your goals in pencil, and don't be afraid to change them, if your life's circumstances change. Goals are just guidelines for your life.

Your Paper/Information

You need a plan to control all types of information: your photos, children's mementos, bills to be paid, receipts, warranties, income tax information, and any other vital documents.

For photographs, have them placed in an album for that year, or for the occasion, immediately after you picked them from the photo shop: otherwise, you'll be wondering later on, where or when you took those pictures.

For your kids treasures, get a box for each child, and when they fill it, they need to throw away one memento before they add their last creation. This is the best way to save only the best of your children's treasures.

For your vital documents, make sure you have them in a safety deposit box.

As for your online information, organize your desktop and your email with well labeled folders, and make sure you only save information that is absolutely necessary: otherwise, you'll soon be overwhelmed.

There are so many things you can do to de-junk your life! I hope this is the beginning of a great adventure for you, as you declare war on junk and take control of your life.

Resource Box: Author: James Dodson Email:datasan6@gmail.com
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Make Yourself Great Hot Milky Latte Coffee.

Imagine starting out your exciting day in Paris with a true continental breakfast, consisting of a hot milky latte coffee accompanied by a croissant served with plum jam. Or perhaps imagine yourself sitting down to a foamy cappuccino as your morning coffee, while looking out over the blue Mediterranean from high on the cliffs on Italy's Amalfi Coast.

If you make your hot milky coffee in the traditional French or Italian ways you can let your imagination take you to all sorts of romantic places while you enjoy your cup of coffee prepared in the authentic style of the destination of your choice.

A latte made in the French style uses steamed milk, while the Italian style cappuccino froths the milk. The difference is subtle, but important. In both cases, an espresso machine gives you the best results. Not long ago only commercial businesses could afford an espresso machine, but today there are many affordable models available for use in the home.

For both steaming and frothing the milk, you need to start with cold milk. You can't expect good results trying to foam milk that has already been steamed, for example. It is best to keep both the milk and pitcher chilled in your fridge.

A stainless steel pitcher works best, and for foaming milk a bell shape gives better results than a straight sided pitcher.

To steam milk, you can fill the pitcher to around two thirds with milk, but for foaming milk it should be filled to only about one third. To match your servings, choose a smaller pitcher size for use at home compared to the ones you see designed for making enough to serve several cups in a commercial coffee shop.

Before starting, run a burst of steam through the steaming wand to clear the jets, and make sure the wand is clean.

To steam the milk, bury the wand in the milk to just above the base of the pitcher, turn the steam on full, and hold the wand steady in one position. You are aiming to heat the milk to 170 degrees Fahrenheit or 76 degrees centigrade. Above 200 degrees Fahrenheit or 93 degrees centigrade the milk will scald, and the taste will alter sufficiently to ruin your coffee. An expert barista or coffee maker is able to judge the temperature by the sound of the steaming, but until you master this art you may want to use a thermometer attached to the side of your pitcher.

To foam the milk, the difference is that you place the wand just below the surface of the milk, and move it about to combine air into the milk to create a thick foam with fine and uniform sized bubbles. You are aiming for the same milk temperature as when steaming. Again, experts can judge the right temperature by the sound.

An ideal foam for a cappuccino can be assessed by waiting about 20 seconds, then taking some of the foamed milk in a dry spoon. The foam should be thick enough that it will not fall off the spoon when it is turned upside down.

To make the cup of latte coffee, add two thirds steamed milk to a one third of a cup shot of espresso. For a cappuccino, hold back the foamed milk to pour out one third steamed milk into the espresso, and then add one third foamed milk to top off the cup. Sometimes a latte is described as a flat white because it does not use the foamed milk.

A cappuccino is usually served with a sprinkling of cinnamon or chocolate to taste.

Resource Box: Author: James Dodson Email: datasan6@gamail.com
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