Every year Brazil produces about about one-third of the world’s coffee, around 22,000,000 bags per year.  Each of those bags weighs in at 152 Lbs!

How about a little coffee trivia, just for fun.

In which of these categories does coffee belong?         Bean      Seed      Root

I’ll get back to you with the answer tomorrow

For me, my first morning cup of coffee is a time for me to take a moment and reflect on life and the coming day.  I find the whole experience very meditative.  What’s your favorite thing about coffee?

As a coffee lover who is also a chocolate lover, it’s a pretty simple decision to pick my favorite coffeehouse drink.  The Mocha, a smooth decadent blend of coffee and chocolate that sings to my taste buds and puts a smile on my face.  To experience this rich, velvety goodness at home, just add a little Breve Dark Chocolate Cream to your favorite cup of coffee and enjoy.  It’s a simple route to chocolatey indulgence.

Barista tip:  For even more decadence; add a splash of Breve Hazelnut Cream as well.  I call it a “Nutty Brunette”.  And yes, I named it after myself.

Here’s an easy way to make a terrific tasting chai latte at home. For this recipe you will want to use extra strength coffee or black tea.  To brew extra strength coffee or tea, use the same amount of tea leaves or coffee that you usually do, but only use 1/2 the amount of water.  For example:  Two tea bags to 6 Oz. of water.  If you are brewing coffee in a coffee maker, simply use half the amount of water that you normally would. (Use unflavored coffee or black or green tea for best results.)

Pour 6 Oz. of extra strength coffee or black tea into a warm mug.

In a separate pan or cup, combine 3 Oz. of milk with 3 Oz. CoffeeHouse Inspirations Chai Latte. Heat for 45 seconds on high in your microwave or heat on the stove until steaming – do not let it boil.

Pour your milk/creamer blend over your coffee or tea and you are ready to sip and enjoy.

Barista tip:  My favorite tea for making Chai Lattes is Golden Tip Assam tea from India.