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Does coffee
contain additives, like preservatives? |
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No, coffee is
always 100% natural and does not contain any
additives. Coffee is simply the seed of the
coffee plant (the coffee bean), which is ground
and roasted. Using different coffee beans, our
method of roasting and blending we create
different types of coffee. Also, decaf coffee
has no additives. Decaf, or caffeine-free coffee
is pure coffee, from which the caffeine is
removed. Coffee remains fresh thanks to vacuum
packaging and therefore needs no preservatives.
As soon as coffee contains additives, it has to
be declared on the packaging. |
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What about Caffeine in coffee? |
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Caffeine is a natural component in all coffee.
The most important effect of caffeine is a light
stimulation to the nervous system. This can
result in feeling less tired & more energetic.
It can also have a positive effect on
concentration and speed of reaction. The effect
of caffeine depends on body weight and the
individuals' biological makeup. There is not one
rule of thumb for this. Other products, like
tea, also contain caffeine. |
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Does coffee contain calories? |
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Practically not. Neither does instant coffee.
The addition of milk and sugar in a cup of
coffee however, does add calories. Also, mixed
instant coffees like Wiener Melange or
cappuccino, contain calories because they
contain milk and sugar. |
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How many different coffee beans exist? |
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There are more than 60 different varieties of
coffee, but for trade purposes the Arabica and
Robusta are the most important. Arabica is a
well-flavored, aromatic coffee
with less caffeine than Robusta, which has a
somewhat unrefined, earthier taste. Coffee types
are distinguished by the variety and origin
(highland or lowland), the flavor and the aroma
of the bean. |
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How many countries in the world grow
coffee? |
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Coffee grows exclusively in tropical and
sub-tropical regions. The present
coffee-producing belt around the globe comprises
about 70 countries involved in cultivation, and
lies between the latitudes of 23 degrees north
and 25 degrees south. |
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Which different brewing methods exist,
and which method is best for use in my coffee
service? |
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There are many different brewing methods, some
of which are culturally related. Most commonly
known is the filter method. Also, the espresso
method is increasingly known and popular in the
world. Furthermore, the following, more special
methods are known: Middle Eastern coffee
(Turkish or Greek coffee), French press or
cafetiere, Drip filter, Neopolitan flip and
percolator, Vacuum / Cona, Portion packages and
cold water extract method. |
