Coffee Houses are not what They Seem

I can't imagine a world without coffee. This is probably the world's most favorite beverage. Sorry all you tea and soda drinkers out there. Java is where it's at. And your monthly coffee bill is proof of that. How much do you believe the average American spends on Starbuck's or coffee shops in one week? My idyllic buddy, who lives down in Irvine, California tells me he spends 10 dollars a day on himself. That's 70 dollars a week on coffee alone imagine that! Can you imagine what he spends in a year? My point is that coffee houses have become one real serious business.

There is one thing that each person in the world should know about today's coffee houses. Well, at least if you're a coffee addict like me anyway. Not all lattes are created the same. Take the coffee you'll find at Starbuck's. This is not by any means the perfect java around. An employee of this chain in actuality gave me the scoop. They get the cheapest coffee beans on the market. It's to be expected from fast-food kind of businesses. They're much more interested in making a dollar than manufacturing something worth drinking. On top of that, Starbuck's roasts their coffee beans pretty dark, thus leaving a burnt flavor in their espresso. Now, if you've tried quite a few of the finer coffee houses around, you'd definitely notice the difference. Espresso that's prepared well has a much smoother, richer flavor to it. Upto now, I've found about five outstanding coffee houses that bury the big chains.

If you're searching for a better espresso beverage that leaves the high-priced stuff in the dust, you may want to acquire your own coffee machine. This way you can not only take pleasure in espresso drinks on a whim and whenever you please, but you can also choose the coffee beans. Gourmet coffee beans can be bought online or in some grocery stores. Buy them right after they've been roasted. This will make a wonderful cup of java. I'll bet you'll even prefer it to the neighboring coffee houses. One thing is for sure, it'll save you quite a few bucks.