The Best Coffee in The World - Cafe Britt Coffee
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The Best Coffee in the World
The purpose of this lens is to introduce you to costa rican coffee and why it is the best in the world. I also hope to educate you on the industry in Costa Rica and how you too can enjoy the best coffee in the world.
Cafe Britt is a coffee producer located in the country of Costa Rica that produces the best coffee in the world. They roast only SHB - Strickly hard bean - grown at altitudes greater than 1300 meters above sea level resulting in the highest quality Coffee for all their blends.Their fair trade and environmental conservation policies promote both the farmers and the artisians of the area ensuring income for both. Consumers of Britt Coffee are not only getting the best coffee in the world, they are making a difference as well.
Colour of Costa Rica Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans in Burlap Sack, Costa Rica
As you can tell from this picture of costa rican coffee beans they do not start out dark and rich in colour. This comes with roasting them to bring out the oils and sugars. The longer the roast, the darker the colour and more carmelized the sugar.
Did you know that darker roasted coffees have less caffine then the lighter roasts?
Information on Cafe Britt's Dark Roast coffee
The dark roast is a strong coffee that has an amazing flavor. I don't know all the different flavors that others have used to describe it, all I know is it is a unique taste.The product description from amazon.com says "Product Description
Cafe Britt Dark Roast embodies the tradition of gourmet Costa Rican coffee. Aged red wine, figs and dried fruits mellow its robust aroma. Its full-bodied flavor of strong coffee and dark chocolate makes for an intense taste sensation. This classic blend takes its leave with distinction and elegance. Cafe Britt dark roast is 100% SHB (Strictly Hard Bean), all natural gourmet coffee, with the distinctive taste of Costa Rica's best. Kosher and fair trade certified. "
Anyone I have sold this type of coffee to throws out their Tim Hortons and Starbucks coffee and comes over just to purchase 2-3 bags. I have yet to find anyone who isn't 100% satisfied with this brand.
The darker the roast the sweeter and more chocolate like the flavor as the natural oils are brought out and the sugars have more time to "carmalize." There is less caffine in the darker roasts then the lighter roasts for those who want less caffine but not decaffinated.
The smell of this coffee is uncomparible. I've walked into starbucks just to enjoy the smell and this coffee is better. The aroma during brewing fills the house with the best smelling coffee imaginable.
Other's have reviewed it as having no bitterness and very smooth. Check out the reviews on Amazon for more information.
At $8.95 a bag you can't beat the price when comparing to other gourmet coffees. Once you try this coffee you will never buy anything else again.
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Quick Facts about Cafe Britt
Café Britt is the largest roaster of gourmet Costa Rican coffee in the country and has been for more than 20 years and expanded into Peru to roast fine Peruvian Coffee Beans in 2004.
The coffee beans are custom roasted and pack at facilities in Costa Rica and Peru owned by the company. They are one of the few companies that completes the whole process from growing the coffee beans, to milling, roasting and packing it's own coffee in the same country. By drinking Cafe Britt Coffee you are supporting the Costa Rican economy from farmer to miller, roaster and packing plant. No deep greedy foreign pockets stealing from those who produce the best coffee in the world profit from it. As an added Bonus everything is Recycled throughout the process.
They use coffees that grow in volcanic soils at the highest elevations in Costa Rica and Peru ensuring the highest quality Arabica bean is produced. They continue to produce the best quality by roasting the beans in small batches to ensure freshness and consistency.
The ultimate quality of the coffee depends on:
Every cup of Cafe Britt Coffee proves that they have grown, milled, roasted and packaged the best coffee bean for the marketplace. One cup and you'll never buy anything else again, it's that good.
Is Coffee Good for You
impact of coffee on one's health. Medical experts noted that moderate daily
caffeine intake, about 300 to 400 mg or about three to four cups of coffee is
not harmful. Caffeine, the main ingredient in coffee, is a substance that is
predominant in coffee beans and it can also be found in some other sixty
plants species, among them are kola nuts, cocoa beans and tea leaves. It is
considered as diuretic, because it induces any coffee drinkers to produce
urine.
Moreover, according to studies, caffeine is commonly used for the treatment
of migraine, drowsiness and fatigue.
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Picture of Coffee Beans on the plant

Hands Holding Coffee Bean...
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Look at the colour of the bean on the coffee plant. It's rich reds, this is a far cry from the dark aromatic beans you find in the stores. This is because what you see is a cherry and the bean is actually it's pit or seed. The cherries must be hand picked at the precise time of ripening, too soon and it will lack sweetness; too late and the cherry will be sour.
Check out the below video for a full tour of a costa rican coffee plantation.
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Different Stages of Roasting:
In the first stage, the beans are placed in the roaster at a temperature above 400°F (204°C). The beans are rotated inside the drum to achieve a consistent roast. After approximately 7-8 minutes there will be a "POP!" sound and the beans are entering the second stage.
In the second stage, the process speeds up and the beans are checked every few seconds until they are the perfect color, size, surface texture and smokiness.
The Third Stage is to send the beans directly into a cooling chamber to stop the process.
The Fourth Stage is to move them into the cupping room to taste the coffee making sure it meets Cafe Britt's flavor profile.
Once approved, the coffee is immediately packaged to protect it from oxygen, sunlight and water, all of which can ruin the taste of the beans.
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New Hot Chocolate Flavors Announced Today. Four new delicious flavors of amazing hot chocolate.
How to Brew the Best Cafe Britt Cup of Coffee
A drip brewer must be able to brew your coffee by heating the water to 195ºF and 205ºF. A high quality machine, that heats to this level,will make the difference to the coffee experience so check the manual.
What about a perculator? This method boils the coffee and sends water through the grounds repeatedly, breaking down crucial and delicate flavor components, leaving your coffee with a sour taste. I have experienced cafe britt coffee brewed in this manner and must say, it still tastes great in spite of the brewing method.
Follow these tips for a great cup!
The most important thing to do, to get the most out of the best coffee in the world, is to find a nice quiet corner with a comfy chair and a blanket. Wrap yourself tight and enjoy the smells and flavors a cup of cafe britt offers.
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Coffee Recipes
Cafe Britt's Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
You'll need an ice cream maker for this one.
Café Britt Coffee Ice CreamIngredients:
6 egg yolks
5 tablespoons of your favorite ground Café Britt dark roast
8 oz. brown sugar
2 cups milk
6 oz. hot water
Preparation:
In a French Coffee Press, add the ground Café Britt coffee. Pour in the hot water. Plunge the press and let stand.
In a bowl mix together the egg yolks and sugar. Whisk this mixture until it gains a pale, thick consistency.
Add the milk and brewed coffee, then put the bowl over a saucepan with simmering water (or use a double boiler pan). Cook stirring frequently until thickened.
Remove from heat and let cool.
To avoid a skin forming on the top of the mixture, try covering the bowl with a damp paper or towel.
Pour this coffee mixture into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Cafe Britt's Coffee Parfait Recipe
Coffee ParfaitIngredients:
1 cup heavy cream
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup Café Britt Espresso coffee, brewed and hot.
4 tsp. sugar
Preparation:
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sha2 says:
Do not know if its good or not but its definitely a must for me! At least 1 cup per day otherwise I might not work so well.
Posted July 26, 2009
tony says:
If it's bad for you, maybe we can make it good like enriching it with all the vitamins, minerals and more anti-oxidants like what I take. It's Arabica blended with the nutrients of nature. I buy it in the Philippines (feedurbody.blogspot.com). Anyway, I like the aroma of coffee. Maybe a cup a day is not bad at all.
Posted June 24, 2009
Deborah says:
Like most things, it can be. For instance, coffee is a good bronchodilator.
Plus, I think the smell of coffee is simply divine! That's a good thing and it's good for you.
Great lens!
Posted December 29, 2007
No it is bad for you
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Jan 8, 2011 @ 9:28 am | delete
- I love Coffee... not just any coffee tho.. I love Jamaica Blue Mountain.. I buy it from http://www.theworldbestcoffee.com ..Try i am sure you will love it too.
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- My favorite brand is from CoffefromPanama.com. Either Lerida Estate or Esmeralda Geisha. Now I am partial to Costa Rican coffee cause it's so close to Panama. However, based on cupping competitions from the SCAA, I would have to say Panama produces the best coffee in the world. Heck, just look at what Esmeraldo Geisha did - #1 2005,2006,2007 and #2 in 2008 and 2009.
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Sep 30, 2010 @ 3:52 am | delete
- This is a great lens. Thanks for making it. Very informative. I gave you a thumbs up
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Romario
Apr 6, 2010 @ 3:39 am | delete
- I Love Ethiopian Coffee. It has very nice flavour and it said to be the origin of COFFEE tooooooooo.
Taste it!
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tony
Jun 24, 2009 @ 5:06 pm | delete
- Yes, I love coffee. I love its aroma. It's soothing to my senses. My favorite brand is Liven. It's new in the market and it's available only in the Philippines (feedurbody.blogspot.com). The taste is simply Arabica. What makes it extraordinary is that it is enriched with vitamins and minerals (complete) plus more anti-oxidants from organic plants.
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