| Gourmet espresso beans make excellent gifts for all | | | | referred to as acidity), consistency (it has to have |
| occasions, especially if your recipient is a certified | | | | smooth and fine body) and aroma (strong and |
| coffee lover. But how do you choose what gourmet | | | | seductive). Find these characteristics in the gourmet |
| espresso coffee bean to give when you know nothing | | | | espresso gift you give, and your recipient will surely be |
| about coffee? This crash course should help you. | | | | unable to stop thanking you. |
| Choose the best: Arabica beans | | | | Why should I buy gourmet espresso coffee as gifts? |
| Arabica beans are all the rage in the coffee world, | | | | Gourmet espresso beans are not only 'safe' and |
| because of their distinct flavor, strong aroma and high | | | | 'classy' gifts, they are also very versatile. If your |
| caffeine kick. The best Arabica beans are grown in | | | | recipient does not particularly like espresso or does not |
| countries like Costa Rica, where the climate, weather | | | | know how to make it, the beans can easily be turned |
| and soil are ideal for growing superior coffee beans. | | | | into a less complicated cappuccino, or even a latte. |
| Choose only Arabica espresso beans that are | | | | The possibilities are endless. |
| cultivated in volcanic soil, because experts agree that | | | | How much will it cost? |
| they have the richest and, at the same time, the most | | | | A good bag of gourmet espresso will set you back |
| delicate flavor. | | | | about $40, give or take a few dollars. Wrap it in a |
| What are the characteristics of good gourmet | | | | fancy clear or opaque paper and tie a ribbon around it, |
| espresso coffee gifts? | | | | and you instantly have a very elegant gift for any |
| The key to excellent gourmet espresso is striking a | | | | occasion. |
| balance between three things - bitterness (sometimes | | | | |