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 Coffee Production Coffee Production
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 Social and Environmental Issues and Coffee Social and Environmental Issues and Coffee
 

Coffee Production "Coffee Production"


The Coffee Tour - Great color pictures provide an overview of the coffee production process, from growing through roasting. There's a nice close-up of coffee "cherries" right after they're picked.

National Geographic Coffee - Along with plenty of information about coffee's history and various coffee roasts, this site includes a clickable map of the world's coffee-growing regions, with accompanying information about the type of beans grown in each country.

Coffee Universe's World of Coffee - Coffee Universe's World of Coffee features a world map with dots highlighting coffee-growing regions. Clicking on the map takes you to an overview of that region's coffee, along with the characteristics of its beans.

Buying Coffee "Buying Coffee"


The Coffee Review's Best Coffees - Before you pick a bean, check out this guide to the best coffees around. Coffees are rated on aroma, acidity, body, flavor, and aftertaste. In many cases, the full review provides a link to a retailer's site.

Starbucks - Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't deny that Starbucks has some of the most popular coffee around. Here you can deliver that same coffee-house flavor right to your door.

Caribou Coffee - Not sure what roast to pick? Try Caribou's "taste test," which matches your flavor preferences with Caribou's line of coffees. Once you've found your perfect match, you can have it delivered on a set schedule through Caribou's Coffee Club.

Peet's Coffee - Here you can sign up for Peet's Home Delivery Club and receive fresh whole-bean coffee every three weeks. Or try one of their "coffee tours" to explore all that the world's coffee regions have to offer.

Green Mountain Coffee - Green Mountain is dedicated to preserving the environment in coffee-growing regions. You can purchase their coffee with a clear conscience.

Making Coffee "Making Coffee"


How to Brew Coffee - The National Coffee Association offers their advice on how to brew the perfect cup of coffee, including lots of tips on how to make the best-tasting brew.

How a Coffee Maker Works - Have you ever stopped to think how your coffee maker produces that all-important morning coffee? No, it's not magic--find out how it all works here.

Buying a Coffee Maker - Amazon, not surprisingly, has a great selection of appliances to help you make the perfect cup of coffee or espresso. Here you can browse through coffee makers by brand or by type.

Coffee Recipes - Bored with the same old coffee day after day? Spice up your routine with dozens of new coffee drinks, from cappuccino coolers to mochatinis.

Coffee and Health "Coffee and Health"


Medline's Guide to Caffeine - This site provides links to all the latest research and information on caffeine and human health.

Health Benefits of Coffee - Drink to your health! Who knew that coffee could provide health benefits for conditions from asthma to cancer?

Coffee and Women's Health - This site provides an overview of the special concerns of women with regard to coffee consumption. It includes some frequently asked questions about issues like pregnancy and osteoporosis.

Caffeine Content in Foods and Drugs - Worried about your caffeine intake? Check out this chart of the caffeine content in common over-the-counter medications, foods, and drinks--including coffee.

Social and Environmental Issues and Coffee "Social and Environmental Issues and Coffee"


Coffee Contact - Coffee Contact is a non-commercial forum dedicated to the discussion of issues related to the production of organic, shade-grown, and fairly-traded coffees.

Equal Exchange - Equal Exchange is a cooperative of small coffee growers throughout the world. This site explains the principles behind the fair-trade initiative. Elsewhere on the site, you can learn more about the small farmers who participate in Equal Exchange's programs.

Global Exchange - Want to get involved in improving social conditions for coffee growers? Check out this site, which provides an overview of political issues and a list of things you can do to make conditions better.

Coffee Kids - Coffee Kids raises funds to help provide education and healthcare to children of coffee growers. On the site, you can purchase Coffee Kids merchandise or make an online donation.

Shade Coffee Campaign - Did you know that the kind of coffee you drink can affect the birds you see in your backyard? This site explains the link between shade-grown coffee and the survival of migratory bird species.

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