There are many different kinds of commercial urns that need to be cleaned daily and weekly or bi-weekly. Daily cleaning for most of them remains about the same. The number one rule about cleaning urns: Never use chlorine bleach in any coffee urn. This will chlorine will eat at the stainless steel and the silicone gaskets. Also, whether you are doing a daily cleaning or a bi-weekly cleaning never use soap, scouring powders, or abrasives of any kind to clean coffee brewing urns.

Automatic coffee urns must be cleaned daily after the last batch using the following steps:

1 – Drain the urn; then, run a brew cycle with just very hot water. After spraying hot water into the liner, thoroughly brush the entire urn with a long-handled brush.

2 – Drain the water and repeat step one.

3 – Wash the wire brew baskets with urn cleaner and rinse thoroughly. The same process is required for the double or triple urns after they have been used.

Automatic urns must have a special scouring once a week. Scour the urn by first filling the urn and heat to maximum brewing temperature. Fill the liner with several gallons of water and add at least 1½ to 3 ounces of coffee urn cleaning compound. Set the thermostat to high; then, run a brew cycle of hot water. Allow the solution to remain in the liner for at least 30 minutes. Scrub the inside of both the liner and the cover with a long-handled brush. Drain the cleaning solution from the liner. Rinse by running several brew cycles with the sprayhead centered over the liner. Be sure to drain the rinse water after each brew cycle.

To clean the gauge glass tube, turn off the power and turn off the water line to the urn. Use a long, thin gauge glass brush to clean the coffee gauge glass. Use the same brush to clean the fitting at the bottom of the liner and into the pipe that is connected to the coffee faucet.

It is an absolute necessity that Chinese hot tea urns, pour-over urns, midline and barista series urns need to be cleaned thoroughly at the end of each day. After spaying hot water in the stainless steel liner, thoroughly wash it with a soft brush using the hot water. Add one tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda to each gallon of water or you may use commercial urn cleaners. Commercial cleaners are not recommended for this type of urn. These urns should be turned off before each gauge glass should be cleaned with a hard bristle brush. Faucets should be taken apart and cleaned properly until fully clean. Daily cleaning for Midland urns and Barista series urns need to run through the brew cycle with hot water, brush the liner, drain the urn water again and repeat the process again. Wipe the liner covers and fill the liners with about one gallon of hot water to prevent coffee-oil burn-in.

Weekly or bi-weekly urn cleaning depends on the amount of use. For regular use, the Chinese hot tea urns, midline heat exchange and pump urns and Barista Series require somewhat the same method. Where it varies for one urn, it will be noted at that step.

Step 1: Fill the liners with about a gallon of hot water. For midline urns and space saver urns leave the thermostat on “Brew.”

Step 2: Pour into the liner the recommended concentration amount of urn cleaner that is recommended for that particular urn. An excessive amount of cleaner will attack the stainless steel causing deterioration of the coffee urn. Use cleaners which have been used successfully: DIP-IT by Economics Laboratories, OXYLITE by Avril, Inc., Syndet Division and TEMP-KLEEN by Caddy Corp. of America.

Step 3: Scrub the liner interior with a large plastic brush, rinse and drain the liner. For midline and space saver urns follow Step 3a: Clean the gauge glasses with a long narrow brush.

Step 4: Rinse with the liners empty and the electricity off, remove the coffee faucets by unscrewing the large plastic wing-nuts which fasten the faucets. Scrub from the opening into the center of the urn with a long brush.

Step 5: Unscrew the top of the faucet from it body and scrub it thoroughly. Clean the silicone seat cup with a soft cloth and soapy water.

Step 6: Reassemble the faucets. Fill the liners with hot water and drain until the liner and make sure all parts are completely rinsed.

High speed brewing urns require a separate cleaning process because of the outer jacket.

Step 1: When cleaning a high speed brewer, be sure the outer jacket is full of water.

Step 2: Turn on the heat and fill the urn liner three-fourths full of water and use only urn cleaning compounds like those mentioned above.

Step 3: Mix thoroughly and let stand for about 30 minutes.

Step 4: Clean the gauge glass, faucet pipe, plugs etc. using a long-handled brush. Be sure to clean the “lug nut” in the base of the liner.

Step 5: Rinse the inside of the urn three to four times with hot water and scrub the urn each time you rinse.

Step 6: Rinse all the parts well.

Step 7: Leave a gallon or more of water in the urn. The amount of water depends on the size of the urn; the larger urns will need more water. Leave the cover partly open until the next use. If you used cold water, allow the urn to cool to prevent cracking the liner.

Step 8: Clean urn baskets by dipping them in a solution of cleaning solution and then scrubbing them with a stiff brush.

Step 9: Rinse thoroughly and let dry. Each Sprayhead should be checked to see that all holes are open, if not, scrub with a stiff brush until all holes are open.

These cleaning steps for commercial urns came from different manufacturers. Check your manufacturer for more specific details.

Coffee can be considered one of nature’s greatest gifts. It gives mental and emotional clarity without harmful side effects, (like alcohol or tobacco), and it contains a wealth of nutrients. Yet, when most people drink coffee, they are not thinking that the beverage is improving their health. In fact, some may even feel a little guilty, since some believe coffee isn’t good for you at all.

Well, here’s the truth of the matter. Coffee, like anything else, can cause problems if too much is consumed. In the short-term, too much coffee will cause insomnia, nausea and hypertension. In the long-term, too much coffee will cause stomach problems, teeth staining, and high cholesterol.

As far as the benefits, moderate consumption of coffee, (which means 1 to 4 cups a day), inundates your body with a wealth of antioxidants. These substances are responsible for eliminating free radicals. They are the chemical byproducts produced any time your body does something. A small number of them can help serve as a buffer against negative elements, but if they aren’t kept in check, they can cause health problems. Antioxidants ensure that this doesn’t happen.

Even the caffeine content within coffee can be beneficial toward your health. One way it does this is by acting as a diuretic. Diuretics flush the water of your body’s cells, which keeps your weight down while flushing out impurities. This includes feces, which is why coffee offers the perfect cure for constipation.

The psychological effects of caffeine cannot be ignored either. Not only does caffeine make you more alert, but it can actually affect your mood. If you were feeling depressed or overwhelmed, a nice cup of joe could change your perspective. The stack of work that seemed impossible before isn’t even a problem now.

In addition, caffeine helps stimulate creativity as it speeds up the body’s functioning. That’s why coffee is often associated with writers and other intellectual professions. Other drugs tend to make people dumber. Consider what happens when people get high off of crack or when they get drunk off of alcohol. They won’t be functional at all. But with coffee, an individual gets a creative boost while still helping their bodies.

In conclusion, don’t feel bad when you’re brewing your morning cup of coffee. Unlike a can of soda or a shot of alcohol, coffee will make you feel wonderful while keeping you healthy. Just remember, you do have to consume the beverage in moderation.

Greek coffee and Turkish coffee are the same. Both are traditionally brewed over a flame. In Greece, households have small camping gas canisters and the coffee is made in a metal container with a long handle. You have to be patient when making this type of coffee. It’s necessary to watch it carefully so that it doesn’t boil over. The trick is to whisk the coffee from the flame just before it does. Then you have to lower the heat and return the coffee to the flame. Let it simmer and remove it again just before it boils over. It is served in small cups and the sediment is left in the bottom – unless you enjoy eating coffee grounds, that is. Sugar is added to the pot with the coffee and stirred into it.

Greeks can spend hours in a cafe with just one coffee. You don’t add milk to this type of coffee. It’s thought that boiled Greek coffee can boost the metabolism and

Some scientists believe that a daily cup of Greek coffee is the secret to a long life. Greek coffee is full of polyphenols and antioxidants and only has a moderate amount of caffeine in it compared to other types of coffee. Of course, the food plays its part in the healthy Mediterranean diet too.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world, with olive oil used in cooking and in salads. A lot of Greeks grow olives and have them pressed for them, so many families have their own supply of virgin or extra virgin olive oil. Olives are also integral to the Greek diet and are even on the breakfast table.

Most people eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day, and these are thoroughly washed and cleaned so that herbicides and pesticides are more or less eliminated. Many people, especially those who live in villages grow their own produce and use natural fertilizer excreted by their animals. The Greek diet is a very healthy one.

Greeks also drink wine with meals and some of this is homemade. Many Greeks grow there own grapes.

It’s hardly surprising that people live longer than others in the Western world. Meat is fresher as are fruit and vegetables.

Greek coffee is just one of the components of the Mediterranean diet, and it is usually consumed in small quantities on a daily basis. Greeks seem to believe in moderation.

If I could think of one healthy drink that is universally accepted- it’s probably coffee. And it’s not just about the taste.

In fact, coffee is a kind of drink that drives people crazy even when it is in its solid form or after being converted to liquid.

However, there are more reasons to love your coffee. Not only is this drink a treat to your nasal cavity and taste buds, but a real treasure-chest full of lots of amazing benefits.

Mentioned below are some of the major benefits of coffee for the human beings:

• If you are a sportsperson or a fitness-freak and hit the gym regularly, just two cups of coffee are enough to diminish your muscle pains.
• You might not know this but coffee also contains essential fibers and contributes to your essential daily requirement.
• Coffee is also helpful in protecting the human liver from cirrhosis
• It helps to lower the risks of type-2 diabetes.
• Regular drinking of coffee can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s diseases and even helps in reduction of depression
• It has been researched and proven that coffee lovers run lesser risks of heart diseases than the other group
• The DNA of coffee-lovers is highly strong
• The beverage also cuts the risk of multiple sclerosis and colorectal cancer risk.
• Coffee is even associated with longevity and helps people prevent premature death by reducing the diseases linked to it.
• Coffee also cuts down the risk of many kinds of cancers.
• Coffee is a great tonic for human mind and apart from cutting the risk of a number of brain disorders, it also helps in improving the long-term memory of the human beings.
• Strong black coffee is highly effective to kill the tooth bacteria and it also prevents the risk of cavities in the teeth. However, if you add sugar and milk to your coffee, the action is just the reverse. It leads to an increase in bacterial action.
• The drink also regulates the flow of human blood and improves the circulation.
• Coffee reduces cellulite content in the body, which is responsible for rendering some body parts an ineffective appearance.
• It can act pretty impressive to lessen the risk of gout in men.

Thus, coffee could be one of the healthiest drinks you could have and those who do not love it, I am sure you would turn a fan of this beverage after reading the benefits of the same.

It is not only a natural mind refresher but also a drink that stimulates your entire body, thus increasing your capabilities utter naturally.

Do you love drinking coffee? If you do, you are going to love it more when you learn about what it can do for you and your health. It’s no secret that a nice cup of coffee can instantly perk you up in the morning and put you in the right mood the whole day. But did you know that it can also have great benefits to your health?

Studies show that drinking coffee can lower the risk of certain diseases like diabetes, cirrhosis, and certain kinds of cancers. This is made possible by the compounds present in the coffee, the most known to help among which are antioxidants. Antioxidants also help in making your skin glow, and in consuming the right amount of coffee every day, you’ll look and feel healthier inside and outside.

Of course, apart from how it benefits you physically, the mere aroma of coffee can do wonders for you already. The smell of coffee in the morning is sometimes enough for me to wake me up and energize me, let alone drinking my favorite brewed coffee.

The aroma of the coffee has also been found by studies to calm people, so if you’ve been in a daze lately, smelling your cup of coffee before drinking it can relax you already.

It’s important to note however that there is a recommended amount of coffee to be consumed in a day. One to two cups of your favorite black coffee is enough to get you through the day, but be careful in adding too much sugar or milk to go easy on the calories. And while coffee can do a lot for you, too much of it cal have bad effects to.

Too much coffee in a day can dehydrate you and increase your blood pressure. So even if you love coffee as much as everyone else, it’s always to take everything in moderation.

Those trying to diet and lose weight may actually be hindered in their progress by their coffee consumption. If you want to avoid long term weight gain you should avoid caffeine. You might think in the short term that you can lose more weight by drinking more coffee each day.

This happens as a result of the diuretic effect of coffee, you’ll initially lose water but not fat. Caffeine increases stress hormones within your body that increase the risk of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels. You will likely feel hungry sooner than you should as a result of this hormone.

You also aren’t helping things by adding extra sugar to your coffee. In conclusion, research has shown that drinking some coffee may actually be good for your health. However, the same research also proves that drinking more than three cups of coffee per day may begin to increase the negative health risks that could arise.

Make sure you don’t attempt to drink more than this amount of coffee. Doing this lets you get the benefits of drinking coffee without the potentially harmful side effects of drinking too much coffee.

Coffee lovers have two options regular or specialty. What is different in specialty coffee that regular one does not have and why do people care?

The journey of a coffee bean is a long and complicated one. The coffee bean goes through a number of stages during which it is ruined our tuned into a flavorful coffee. The ruined bean could turn a whole coffee container taste like bitter urine. Yes, you read it right.

Let's make it clear, in the present world; the regular coffee is just a bad quality produced coffee which lacks transparency and sustainability. As a result it gives you an unpleasant coffee experience with its bad taste and not so out-of-this-world-feeling. On the other hand, specialty coffee guarantees the quality through the stages of production from bean to cup.

Moreover, the specialty coffee is good for you in many ways besides its taste. You have probably gone through studies regarding health benefits of coffee from reduced risk of various cancers, Alzheimer's, dementia to diabetes. On the other hand, drinking regular coffee can lead to worst side effects which affect your body from head to toe.

So how would you choose your coffee now? How would you know if you are having a regular or the specialty coffee? There is only one way to understand this and that is the understanding of the production details of the coffee from its seeding to brewing.

Growth and Processing

It starts with a coffee bean, the same seed that your coffee is brewed from. Initially an unprocessed coffee bean is planted which has to be of supreme quality which has to be planted in the right time at the right place for the production of supreme quality coffee. There are two groups of coffee Robusta and Softer Arabica, but they are easy to grow. Generally, all the types of specialty coffee are produced by top quality seeds of Arabica.

After three to four years, the coffee tree gives its first fruit ie coffee beans which can be harvested. Generally, coffee beans are picked by hands through selective pick or strip pick. Strip picking is done quickly but it involves picking all the berries of the trees simultaniously. Selective pick is more time consuming but results are better as only the beans that are near ripeness are picked and raw beans are left.

After the stage of picking comes the stage of processing. This has to be done as quickly as possible to avoid spoilage. There are three ways to process the coffee beans, Wet, Semi & Dry

In the dry method, we spread coffee beans to dry them out into a larger surface under the sun. In the wet method, the coffee beans pulp is removed and we keep the beans to ferment in the tanks. After that we wash them with water. This is the most crucial stage of processing where most of the mistakes are made. Bad fermenting and washing can result in bad bitter taste of the coffee which can not be removed later.

After drying the coffee beans, we separate them by weight and size. In this process, we remove all the bad color and damaged seeds. It is important to remove the bad quality bean as it can ruin your whole coffee with adding sour vinegar like taste. After separation, the green coffee beans are kept ion sisal or jute bags to be shipped for roasting.

Roasting

When the coffee beans arrive for roasting, we test them for the color. The taster also known as the cupper details the quality. Right after visual approvals the roasting, smelling, brewing, slurping and quality test is done which is again approved by cupper to start the roasting of the rest of the beans.

We roast bean at around 230-260 degrees celsius. We keep the beans moving while they are roasted. When the inner temperature is reached to 230 Degrees, the beans' oil emerges. The beans change the color from green to brown and the coffee beans reaches to the highest level of aroma. After the completion of the process, the beans are set to cool down through air or water. Now the beans are ready to be brewed for 2-30 days as the aroma begins to fade after that. Higher quality specialty coffee is most of the time gives excellent tastes even after the given time but the regular coffee is hopeless.

Grinding And Brewing

The beans can be bought in whole shape or we can get them grinded. Although grinded beans make a huge difference while extracting all the flavor inside no time for a perfect cup of coffee. We grind the beans finer for espresso and keep them coarse for filtered brewing.

Coffee brewing is like a process in a chemistry lab. You can spend more time studying the process; however it is enough for many of us to cover the basics. Now brew the coffee with your preferred method with care and take a sip and appreciate the long journey of the perfect coffee bean.

The experts now agree that coffee is good for us, as long as it is drunk in moderation. Four espressos a day is fine, apparently. Just as well for Italians, who thrive on the stuff!

It seems that coffee protects our livers from cirrhosis as well as improving our blood circulation. It can also help protect us from certain cancers, particularly those of the prostate, the pancreas, and the bladder, to name just a few.

It also protects our teeth from decay and it is a wonderful source of antioxidants which protect us from the free radicals in our bodies that can cause cancer. Of course, we also get antioxidants from fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as other foods, but coffee contains 600 times the antioxidants than fruit.

Antioxidants can delay the aging process, giving our skin its youthful elasticity. They can help combat wrinkles and the crows feet that form around the eyes as we age.

Science has found that if you drink between 3 and 5 cups of coffee a day, it can protect you from developing dementia, Parkinson’s disease and that all being so, it can also help you live longer.

Coffee can also combat depression and so it can cut the risk of suicide. Of course, it would be best if you drink black coffee without sugar. Sugar certainly isn’t good for us. If only we could wean ourselves off it, we’d be much healthier.

Coffee has a part to play in the Mediterranean diet, as people who live in the Mediterranean area tend to drink a lot of coffee. They don’t usually have milk in their coffee, think about Greek coffee, for example. Recent research studies have shown that dairy products are bad for us. Milk deprives our bones of calcium, and cheese and milk have both been linked to risks of prostate cancer. The advertisers have done a great job in persuading us that milk is good for us. It isn’t! Also, children of both sexes can develop acne from consuming dairy products.

Naturally, everyone reacts differently to coffee. Some people experience panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia, disturbed sleep, and headaches because of their caffeine intake.

The brew certainly improves mental alertness, which is why a lot of people drink a cup of coffee just after they wake up in the morning. Just the smell of freshly brewed coffee usually makes us feel better and more awake.

So let’s carry on drinking coffee, secure in the knowledge that it’s good for us, as long as we don’t put sugar and milk in it.

Are you a coffee drinker? If so, you have probably heard of Jamaica Blue Mountain and High Mountain blends. Have you ever wondered what the difference is, other than the name? There is actually a significant difference, one which greatly affects the taste and quality of the beans grown in these respective areas.

Knowing which one to buy is particularly important if you prefer a certain flavor, regardless of whether or not you are an avid drinker. It should also be noted that the beans produced in the Jamaican mountains bear a certification mark that is recognized globally, primarily due to the sheer popularity of the products being produced in this country.

The Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica holds the responsibility of determining, and ultimately labeling, these beans as “Blue Mountain” or “High Mountain” blends. In any event, both types are bold and delicious, which is why they are imported in large quantities to countries all over the world. Here is some helpful information for understanding the difference between each.

Jamaica Blue Mountain Gourmet Coffee Blend

As you can probably imagine, Blue Mountain coffee beans are grown and harvested in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. Located between Kingston in the south and Port Antonio in the north, their expanse is vast and the highest point of the mountain range is roughly 7,500 feet. Their size has earned these mountains the title of being the highest peaks in the Caribbean. Coffee bean growers do not plant their products this high, though, as they tend to stick to the elevation between 4,000-5,000 feet. The soil is very fertile here and the air is crisp. In addition, the area receives a considerable amount of rainfall annually, making it ideal for planting. The result is a cup of gourmet coffee with mild flavor that lacks a bitter taste.

Jamaica High Mountain Coffee

The term “high mountain coffee” is actually a bit deceiving, as beans that fall into this classification are actually planted at a lower elevation than their counterpart. The range tends to be about 1,500-3,000 feet. Given that the higher altitude climate is more suitable for growing, High Mountain coffee beans have a noticeably more bitter taste. However, these blends are still highly sought after, due to their smooth, sweet taste. Therefore, if you want gourmet coffee and are on a budget, this may be the better option than Blue Mountain products.

Coffee is one of Jamaica’s top exports, and for good reason. The gourmet blends they export are some of the best. If you are interested in the High or Blue Mountain varieties, make sure the company you are buying from has certified bags that have received the stamp of approval from the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica.

Regularly cleaning your Farberware coffee pots ensures good tasting coffee and your coffee maker working as you want it. There are build ups and residues inside the coffee maker which affects the flow of coffee in your machine.

Added to that, the residue left on the coffee pot can affect the taste of the coffee itself. So here are some tried and tested ways of cleaning the Farberware coffee pots as well.

1. The easiest to clean in a coffee maker is the coffee pot. Clean it daily to avoid residue build up. Use hot water, soft sponge and dishwashing liquid. Do not forget to clean the lid as well.

2. Clean removable parts like the permanent filter and basket as well with sponge, hot water and dishwashing liquid.

3. Dispose any leftover ground coffee and used coffee filter.

4. Mix one cup of vinegar with two cups of water in the water reservoir and run two cycles. In the middle of the second cycle, turn the coffee maker off and let the vinegar solution sit for about 15 minutes before finishing the entire cycle.

5. Replace vinegar solution with clean, cold water and run two cycles to get rid of the smell and the vinegar deposits.

Another thing, to keep Farberware coffee pots dry, leave them open when not in use. It is advisable to clean your coffeemaker at least once a month to ensure great tasting coffee and to keep the machine in tip top shape. But the coffee pot reservoir must be cleaned once a day.

You may find the thought of eating coffee grounds unpalatable, but they are full of antioxidants also called dietary phenolic compounds. These compounds promote heart health, perhaps more so than drinking coffee.

Antioxidants combat free radicals in the body which can cause cancer. They also help to protect our skin from the aging process.

Antioxidants can be found in many fresh foods. For example, spinach, beets, red cabbage, artichokes, kale, raspberries, strawberries, and pecans. Even dark chocolate is a source of antioxidants. In fact, it contains more antioxidants than blueberries and raspberries. If you eat cocoa-rich products such as dark chocolate, they can lower your blood pressure.

Coffee grounds are also useful for other things, so don’t waste them. If you really don’t think you could eat them (and why should you?) there are many things that you can do with them.

In the garden, coffee grounds are an excellent bug repellent, and nutritious for plants like roses. They are also a fertilizer and you can add wood ash or lime to the grounds to make a really good fertilizer. If you have a compost heap, add your coffee grounds to it because they are rich in nitrogen. It seems that worms are attracted to the grounds and so the soil in your garden will benefit from their activity.

Did you know that carrots just adore coffee grounds? If you mix your coffee grounds with your carrot seeds, you’ll boost their growth. You’ll get bigger and better carrots than ever before.

You can use the grounds in the house too. They absorb smells, so if you put some in an open container, they will neutralize food smells in your fridge and freezer. You can happily leave the container for a few weeks and the grounds will continue to work their magic.

The grounds are abrasive, so if you have stubborn stains on your kitchen counters, you can sprinkle some grounds onto a cleaning cloth (preferably an old one) you can scrub the counters without damaging them. You can also use them to clean dishes which have food stains that are tough to shift.

If you make your own candles, you can add the grounds to the wax and make coffee-scented candles.

You can even use coffee grounds to exfoliate your skin or make a facial with them. If you add the grounds to warm water and add a natural oil, you will have an excellent exfoliator. For a facial mix, try mixing 2 tablespoons of grounds to the same quantity of cocoa powder, a tablespoon of honey and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream or whole milk.

There are many uses for coffee grounds, so don’t throw them away even if you don’t want to eat them!