Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Spain Echoes with ‘Wake Up and Smell the Coffee’

People around the world are characterized by their various peculiar traits and Spaniards are known by their distinctive coffee drinking habits. Coffee holds some sanctified place in Spain and thus, their coffee drinking etiquettes have become so predictable that anyone can tell what time and what coffee any Spaniard will be drinking at certain day. Unlike the rest of the world where coffee is consumed with informal tittle-tattle environment, Spaniards tend to drink coffee in special tranquil and placid environments. It would be wise to clear that Spain has nothing special to the invention of coffee; they rather consumed coffee after buying it from Arab traders. But they blended and roasted coffee in such an amazing manner that they became synonymous to coffee magicians.

Days and Nights Coupled With Coffee:

When any travelers visit Spain, they are undoubtedly haunted by her bespoke beauty and her culture. People in Spain are live quite detached to world’s stresses. They enjoy the little pleasures of life and they feel adventurous when they themselves are creators of those pleasures. Coffee drinking is their coolest act of delight and pleasure. And this is their culture. Coffee is heartbeat of whole Spain.
Soon after they get up from their beds in morning, the first thing they drink is coffee. Café Con Leche, their pick me up coffee cup with half proportioned milk in it. Around 11, they will take their other coffee drink. Café Solo which means single espresso is most popular coffee drink in Spain. It’s very strong and black coffee, strong enough to spark your deadening neurons. Nespresso Capsules are filling in the traditional coffee making methods. Spaniards take their first coffee drink with half milk in it and 2nd one with strong black. This is amazing because the whole world does so in the reversed order. Then, at lunch and dinner and after any meal and during any meeting, they drink coffee. And before they get to their beds, again they drink coffee. The first thing to start off their days and last thing to end their day is coffee.

Popular Coffee Types in Spain:

Coffee in Spain has as many types as the plants on a tree. All these different types of coffee represent different types of tastes. Let’s have a look at some of the famous types of coffee in Spain.


  • Café Solo – This is most famous type of coffee in Spain.
  • Café Doble – This is twice stronger than Normal Café Solo
  • Café Leche – This is pick up coffee taken with breakfast
  • Café Cortado – café cortado is prepared by pouring little milk in espresso
  • Café Con Hielo – Espresso with ice becomes café con hielo
  • Carajillo – Whisky or rum over espresso make it carajillo
  • Trifasico – Whisky, brandy with ice and milk with espresso
  • Café Americano – Espresso with large amount of water make it café Americano
  • Café Suizo – skimmed cream is used to top at coffee for making café suizo


  • This list can extend to large numbers but above mentioned coffee types are Spaniards’ celebrated coffee types. Coffee capsules Spain is now extensively used to make these types of coffees. When coffee is to be served during their meetings and gatherings, Nespresso compatible capsules are used to make their presence more lively and productive. So, which of coffee you like most and how many cups you generally drink in a day?

    Tuesday, 18 September 2012

    For Programmers, What’s So Special about Coffee

    Coffee drinking is rather more common among computer professionals and among programmers in particular. If you are a programmer too or often visit to IT houses, you will see those computer professionals bent on their computer screens with coffee mugs over their computer desks. It’s interesting to know whether coffee has really something to do with their job or it’s just another work beverage.

    Interesting Relation between Coffee and Programmers:

    Though apparently we don’t find any links between these two but it doesn’t mean that there isn’t any at all. Just take an example of well celebrated computer language ‘Java’ which means ‘coffee’ in American slang. Besides it’s etymology, logo of Java language confirms that it’s inspiration comes from coffee. And likewise ‘Java Beans’ in java language act same as reusable coffee capsules.
    Having said, what’s so special about coffee that a language is specially named after it? Though there are many stories how Java was named Java, most famous goes like this. During the meeting presided by Kim Polese, board members of Sun Microsystems consumed too much coffee that they changed their product name from Oak to Java. Illustration of the cup with swirling smoke over it also refers to the same event. Anyhow, when asked programmers why do they drink coffee, I got interesting answers. Have a look at one below.

    ‘2-8 espresso/day is enough. I write flawless code, I stay military active and I don’t suffer insomnia. I don’t see any disadvantages with coffee consumption’.

    Coffee Before Coding:

    If you are new to computers, let’s see how your peers work. Being a computer programmer or web developer means to work with acute Diligence through all the day long. Did I say Diligence? Yes, I mean it in caps. So, what can keep you alive to your code? It’s coffee which stimulates alertness and reduces drowsiness. Your cognitive functioning starts increasing and you are again all set for your work. This is how it works. A friend of mine who is often engaged in complex and advanced computer projects told me that it’s not only the coffee breaks that he relies over. He added that before he sets his hands at work, he gets his hot Nespresso Coffee ready, takes whiffs of the smoke and starts sipping with small intervals. By the time, he finishes his cup, he finds his hands already mashing the buttons of keyboard. And to the extent of surprise, his code generated during this time carries par perfection.

    Too Long Coffee Breaks:

    Often it’s referred that brain acts as a computer. To some extent we all agree with this. Computers can work for hours and hours without getting bored. They can do the same tasks with same efficiency for unlimited number of turns. But human mind gets both, tired and bored as well. Coffee breaks are handy in such conditions. It’s not always outdoor coffee cafes that you must rely for coffee drink. And at home, coffee making process too looks more painstaking when you when you are already tired. Nespresso compatible coffee capsules are a hot shot for you. With them, there is a big NO to roasting, blending and bla bla bla…..!!!! It’s already done for drinkers. So, never be afraid of getting into programming. Coffee drinkers are daredevils these days. Be Quick, smart and active with your Nespresso Coffee!

    Wednesday, 12 September 2012

    Breaking the Codes of a Good Coffee

    As usual, I again had a hurried morning and I could tack only on ‘pick me coffee’ before I left for my work. My dopamine had tuned up when I reached at work. Then for hours and hours, my figures kept mashing keyboard buttons, my ears kept listening even to panting voices over phone receiver and my eyes were wide open as a night watchman. Am I over caffeinated?

    Am I over Caffeinated?

    I was wondering is that coffee all about rushed mornings, frantic days, mind tearing stress and ‘action stations’ and it aids and abets us only in keeping up strong against rushed and stressful activities only. Among many other variables, following three are important indicators to caffeine level in coffee.
      a-Coffee’s origin
      b-Roasting
      c-Preparation

    Coffee’s Origin:

    Coffee is produced only in ‘bean belt’ starting from tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Beans taken from these tropics noticeably vary in terms of caffeine percentage. For example, beans from Jamaican Mtns carry 1.24% caffeine. Whereas Kenyan beans have 1.36% of caffeine. Even different beans taken from same bush can also vary in their caffeine levels. So what’s the answer? There are mainly two types of coffee that comprise over 98% commercial consumption.
      1-Arabica
      2-Robusto (also known as Canephora)

    Caffeine level in a typical Arabica bean ranges from 1.2% to 1.8% and from 2.4% to 3.7% in Robusto beans. This caffeine level stays same even in coffee capsules. It tells that a 7 ounce of Coffee cup would have 115-117 mg of caffeine in it.

    Roasting:

    Roasting is another important agent in determining caffeine level in a typical coffee cup. In the process of roasting, caffeine is surfaced under 350-500 F. Contrary to the belief, roasting decreases caffeine to considerable levels. Depending upon temperature and time span of the roasting process, caffeine can be reduced up to 15%. It means that darker the beans, higher the caffeine levels and vice versa. So people particularly interested in drinking lower levels of caffeine should take lighter brown beans.

    Preparation:

    The way you make your cup of coffee too plays crucial role in your caffeine consumption. From Cappuccino to Espresso and from Caffe latte to Americano, all methods for making coffee do affect caffeine level.

    So, how much should I drink?

    As a matter of fact, it depends on what type you are drinking. Contrary to popular belief, scientific studies shows some interesting facts. It shows that drinking two cups of coffee per day decreases liver cancer chances to 43%. Likewise, drinking 5-6 cups of coffee in a day would decrease your diabetes vulnerability to 50%. I have been using Refillable Nespresso Capsules for quite some time and feel quite relieved and agile. My medics too reported me that I am going cool. Anyhow, doctor’s recommendation for you too is always important. If you are feeling that you have taken too much or are taking too much coffee, its better to consult with doctors.

    Action Stations:

    I was too surprised when I learnt that Coffee is 2nd most traded commodity over the earth. So the ubiquity of coffee must go unquestioned. But, every time we need coffee cup, should we always go through whole painstaking process of making coffee? Coffee capsules are good alternatives to make instant coffee. Just use coffee capsules and bingo! Coffee is ready in 2 minutes. Coffee capsules compatible Nespresso have gained much proclamation in recent years as they are always there to assist when you are feeling down and out.

    Monday, 3 September 2012

    How a cup of coffee can jolt up your workout?

    A famous sportsman once said that ‘There is always an athlete hidden in us’. I agree with this. Some of us get it out. And some of us fail to. But there is always a sporty side of every individual. Many wish to have a chiseled up, toned body. But when they find out that for this they have to work out and enhancing the stamina would take a lot of pain. They back out from the idea of getting a perfect body. Stamina is what every athlete requires whether he is playing a team game, like football, whether he is playing tennis, whether he is working out. But developing the real time stamina requires real time input and pots full of sweat. Yet the world is full of artificial stamina developers in the shape of capsules and tablets and what not. But as a matter of fact they bring a lot of side effects in a long run.

    Get your hidden athlete out with Coffee:

    What if I say that drinking a cup of coffee before working out or playing your sport can jolt up your over all stamina and make you work better than before? Many of you may not believe this. But many dietitians and many players have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee before working-out or playing sport enhance their stamina and they can work better than before. Doctor says and I quote, that caffeine Intake helps body to produce fatty acids and they circulate in the bloodstream by which the athlete can work better than before. So if you want to work out and get a chiseled body. How about drinking a coffee capsules before you start your workout? This is one of the fastest and reliable caffeine intakes.

    Coffee can make a difference:

    A recent research which was conducted on a team of athletes. And half of them drank coffee and half of them did not. And both started workout. After two hours those athletes who did not drank coffee was exhausted as compare to those who drank coffee. That research proved that the caffeine intake have the striking effect on the nervous system and enlighten up the mood, alertness and improve concentration. The other part of this research was that the accuracy of those players who take caffeine is higher than those who do not.

    Drink a fast cup of coffee like you are:

    Coffee is proved to be a most favorite sports drink among so many athletes. But another fact is that the busy routine and schedules does not allow so many athletes to make coffee for them. Since a good cup of coffee needs a lot of time, pain and expertise. But there is a solution for athletes and all the coffee drinkers who want to drinker a fast, fresh, and a reliable cup of coffee. Coffee capsules are the key.
    Every athlete has some place to work out. He can put a Nespresso machine in his gym. And can fancy coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso easily. Extracting coffee out of coffee capsules is very easy and fast. And they contain very optimal volume of caffeine. So there also won’t be the issue of extra intake. There are also empty coffee capsules for Nespresso available so if you want to drink your favorite flavor that too won’t be an issue.

    Wednesday, 29 August 2012

    Why Coffee Capsules are good for your health

    The world is full of coffee drinkers. I know so many people who consider drinking coffee as their obligation. But the more they drink coffee the more they feel guilty about it. Since there are so many words have been said and written against the coffee drinking. And particularly coffee capsules which are relatively a very new form of coffee making. In this article I will discuss several reasons to support the coffee drinking habit, and in particular support the coffee capsules.

    Have a big heart:

    The very first reason for you not to stop drinking coffee capsules would be that it protects your heart. Research proves that people who drink 1 to 3 cup of coffee are less vulnerable to heart attacks than non coffee drinkers. And the reason behind is that coffee contain rigorous amount of antioxidants. Coffee is the biggest intake of antioxidants in every human’s diet. These antioxidants help reduce the inflammation of heart’s vessels and arteries. Coffee spreads Nitric oxide in your body which helps widening your blood vessels. You may feel higher blood pressure after drinking coffee capsules. But in long term coffee controls your blood pressure and heart rate to an optimal point.

    Regulates Sugar level:

    Another role that these antioxidants play in your body is of controlling your diabetes. Coffee capsules boost up your cells and this helps managing the sugar level in your blood. So many researches support this that people who drink 1 to 3 coffee capsules per day are less likely to adopt diabetes. But the experts say that the best way to go about is to add up several cups of decaf coffee in your routine as well. So you can manage the caffeine intake.

    Coffee protects your liver:

    Another reason you could fancy here of consuming coffee capsule is that is very beneficial for liver protection. A research tells that people who drink two cups of coffee every day are 50% less likely to adopt any kind of liver disease. Caffeine intake helps preventing liver inflammation and caffeine also helps stop the growth of liver cancer cells.

    Become Brainy with the help of coffee:

    You might like and feel this one the most, Coffee helps your brain to work faster and better. Research tells that coffee capsules makes you neurotransmitter work actively and your brain start working efficiently after having a fresh cup of coffee came out of coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso.

    No headaches for coffee drinkers:

    Coffee capsules also help coffee drinkers in reducing their headaches. And not just simple ‘not drinking a cup of coffee’ headaches. It helps your brain cells to work actively and by clearing the blood vessels it transmit the blood properly to every part of your body. A research tells that coffee is very helpful for so many migraine patients as well. But with all these benefits so many doctors and dietitians recommend that the use of coffee capsules should be always balanced. Because where coffee capsules have so many benefits, excessive intake of caffeine can be harmful as well.

    Monday, 27 August 2012

    How to arrange an exquisite indoor business meeting?

    No matter if we are working somewhere or doing business, Meetings are the first thing that we have to face all the time. Sometimes we have to meet out vendors, sometimes we have to arrange a formal meeting with our clients, sometimes we need to arrange a meeting with our colleagues etc. And those who have gone through this phase might have experienced it, that it is not very easy and smooth. There are a lot of things you have to go through to arrange an exquisite business meeting. Because these meetings can make or break your coming business. But I am writing this article for all those people who feel bamboozled when have to arrange an indoor business meeting and I will discuss that how they can arrange a best meeting ever by doing some very easy tasks.

    Locate a better place:

    Before you go ahead and start doing something for your meeting take a second and select a place for your meeting. A good and nice place which have all state of the art equipment and everything installed like Air conditioning in summers and heaters in winters, multimedia if you would require presenting something and the other entire infrastructure.

    Arrange furniture:

    After selecting a good place now it’s time to arrange your furniture. Basically the arrangement of your furniture should be according to the type of meeting. And you should always consider that who will be leading the meeting and where he should sit. And everyone else should know that where they are suppose to sit after entering the room. For example if you are arranging a round table meeting your sitting arrangement should be round and in circular form. And sitting arrangement for everyone should be defined with the help of name plates etc.

    Clean and soundproof:

    Then after arranging the furniture makes sure that you make the entire place clean and sound proof. Your meeting place should be sound proof so that while the meeting is being held, there should not be any disturbance that can affect the content of your meeting.

    Charming Aesthetics:

    Make the aesthetics of the room very charming and happening. That includes lighting, colors, and fragrance in your room. Make sure that your meeting room should not be having very intensive lighting and any kind of bad fragrance. The entire atmosphere of your meeting room should be very optimal and charming.

    A refreshing cup of coffee:

    While you will be inviting guests over your office and arranging a meeting, so it is always good that you treat them with some good food and beverages. Coffee is considered as a very nice and executive beverage. So treat them with a nice cup of Nespresso coffee, which you can extract from easy to use coffee capsules by using Nespresso machine. Different people might be having different choices in coffee so I suggest to bring in some Refillable Nespresso capsules so that you can serve them coffee according to their need. Avoid extracting coffee by traditional style because it takes more time and expertise.

    Add refreshment:

    Then you can arrange a food court at a side of your meeting room for your guest’s refreshment. But make sure that it would not affect the atmosphere of your meeting room and diminish the total space available. But this is something which your guests will always appreciate. These are some simple and easy ways out of so many to make your official meeting more effective and exquisite. If you have any other easy and effective way to make your meeting more effective please share it in the comments field.

    Friday, 17 August 2012

    How to host an amazing Barbecue party?

    What can be more amazing and refreshing than arranging a Barbecue party under the sunlight with your friends and family? Who does not like to eat juicy and finger licking meat? Barbecue is one of the most delicious food mankind have ever discovered. And arranging a Barbecue party at your house is the best way to spend your holidays with your friends and family. But arranging a Barbecue party is more tricky than tasty. No matter how finger licking Barbecue you can cook and serve, your Barbecue arrangement still look incomplete if you won’t take care of every single detail which I am about to mention in this article.

    Date, time and venue:

    First thing first, select a date, time and venue for your Barbecue party. When deciding a date and time you have to check couple of things that whether people you are willing to invite are available or not. The best way to go about it is to invite your Barbecue on weekends, when everyone is free and preferably in day time when you can enjoy both sun and juicy meat. Another important thing is deciding a venue that best suits you. I would suggest that arrange your BBQ in open air, because it is going to get very smoky and you would never want to see your guests coughing more than eating. The best place to arrange an open air Barbecue are rooftops and backyards, where there is no traffic sounds and where there is no other disturbance involved.

    Decide your menu:

    Once you are done with these things now it’s time to decide that what will be on your barbecue menu. Your menu should totally relate to the people you are inviting but, few items that enlighten the spirit of barbecue are important. Your menu should include burgers, hot dogs, steaks and grilled chicken. But while you will be cooking these you need some appetizers to keep your guest busy while waiting for the meat to cook. Salads, pasta, fries, nuggets and tenders can be some good appetizers to have on your barbecue party. Now comes the time to have some beverages on your menu too. My suggestion in this regard would be to make a combination of both hot and cold beverages, because you may be having different types of people over. In cold beverages bring in soft drinks, beers, etc. And in hot drink coffee makes the best combination with meat. So to serve this purpose you can offer your guests some Nespresso coffee, or some Coffee Espresso according to the choice of your guests.

    How to make it easy?

    Now you might be thinking that arranging a barbecue is heck of a job. But whatever I am going to say now will ease the whole process. Firstly, do not bring in raw meat which you have to prepare all by yourself. Nowadays in market can easily find barbecue cut meat in a large variety. If you don’t want to hassle yourself then your appetizers should be ready to cook too. Another tip in this regard would be that do not try to make coffee with traditional way just bring in some coffee capsules and some Refillable Nespresso capsules and extract a single serve coffee in no time.

    The Extras:

    Apart from making your barbecue smooth and easy there are few things you can do to make your party happening. You can play some good music, (which obviously should not disturb your neighbors). And you can arrange nice looking cutlery, napkins, and sitting for your guests to make the environment look very catchy.