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The LavAzza Company – continued
The LavAzza family has always focused heavily on human, environmental and cultural assets — a focus which has been crystallized in concrete actions taken in Italy and coffee-producing countries. It is here where LavAzza took action because of this coffee crisis, which had drawn the eyes of the world to the hardships faced by coffee growers.
On a local level, LavAzza works to assist the Piedmont region and the city of Turin, where its corporate headquarters are located. They contribute to charities, support cultural activities and work towards developing the region in a number of ways. The most important initiatives involve Consulta, which promotes Turin’s cultural and artistic heritage in the Piedmont region of the city. ADISCO, Italian Association of Donor Umbilical Cord Blood, a group which encourages mothers to donate blood from their babies’ umbilical cords that would have otherwise been discarded.
LavAzza is a company Italy and the whole world of coffee drinkers should be proud of. They are a company that gives back through their LavAzza foundation to not only their community, but to the growers of their coffee in different parts of the world. The coffee shown above is Gran Filtro Dark Roast Drip Coffee.
The LavAzza Company – continued
The LavAzza Foundation remains constant in their commitment to product quality. LavAzza continues to engage in activities aimed at improving living conditions and social and production facilities in areas such as Africa and Central and South America, where coffee production plays a decisive role in the national economy.
An association, created in 2001, by several world-famous coffee roasters, including LavAzza, joined together with the Neumann Group. The Association works with non-government organizations and institutions to develop projects in support of coffee-growing countries.
Tierra was conceived in 2004. This was the first sustainability project directly launched by LavAzza in three coffee-growing communities in Honduras, Colombia and Peru. Coffee now coming from that region is called Tierra. LavAzza is also involved with Save the Children, a project which aims to protect disadvantaged children from exploitation, by creating educational and recreational facilities in these areas.
More of the LavAzza Company tomorrow…
The LavAzza Company
Why do I sell LavAzza coffees? The number one reason is not the terrific quality of coffee they sell, but what they do for the providers of their coffee. LavAzza has been getting their coffee from a number of places around the world. The conditions for the workers were terrible.
As early as 1935, Luigi LavAzza felt something needed to be done and created the LavAzza foundation. This foundation created a win-win solution from the farmers who grew and picked the coffee to the LavAzza Company.
The foundation set up co-ops for an area of local farmers so that they could sell their coffee at the same price at the big companies. They also brought in better living conditions, like running water, better housing and better care for the children.
Today, LavAzza is more committed than ever before towards promoting sustainable development, in areas in which it owns production plants and subsidiaries, as well as in coffee-producing countries from which it sources its green coffee.
More of the LavAzza Company tomorrow…
Lifestyles
Help! Would you let me know your lifestyle? Are you married and doing the 9-5 lifestyle with children? Or, are you a single person and in college? Are you a stay at home person that does not have to go work? Or, are do you have some other lifestyle? From the rich and famous to the not so rich or famous, I sure would appreciate your response. When you respond, I will let you know what I am up to. I am sure you will enjoy it. Thanks for sharing and I will be here with my hot coffee in my cup to keep me warm inside while it’s snowing outside.
LavAzza Grand Espresso 2.2 lb. Bag, Beans 2134
This Lavazza blend is made with only the best Arabica beans from Central and South America, and select African and Indonesian Robusta beans. Lavazza Grand Espresso’s full-bodied flavor, with strong chocolate undertones, is perfect for espresso-based beverages with a high milk ratio, and easily produces a very thick crema.
This reminds already me of a mocha coming from just the beans and some added milk. It sure has been popular this last Christmas season. This Grand Espresso coffee comes as whole beans in six 2.2 pound vacuum sealed bags with a one-way valve to keep the beans truly fresh.
Christmas Coffee Recipe
Grandma’s Gingerbread Coffee
Ingredients:
- 12 tablespoons dark roast ground coffee
- coffee filter
- Water – to 12 cup line
- ½ teaspoon ginger, ground
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- ½ teaspoon cloves, ground
- ½ cup heavy whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons teaspoon dark brown sugar
- Fresh nutmeg, to taste
Directions:
- Pour water into water tank.
- Place filter and coffee in filter basket.
- Place ginger, cinnamon and cloves on top of coffee grounds.
- Brew coffee.
- While coffee is brewing:
o Whip cream until soft peak forms.
o Add vanilla extract, sugar, and continue to whip to stiff peaks form.
- • Place 1 Tablespoon brown sugar into each mug.
- • Dispense coffee into mugs.
- • Top with whipped cream and garnish with freshly ground nutmeg.
Serves: Eight 10 oz servings
Have a very Merry Christmas with family even if they are only near in your heart.
Hold Control down, then Click Joulie for Picture
This something different that I have added. It is a brand new product that I thought would be of interest to you. Check out by going to Joulie below for more information.
If you drink coffee—if you drink any hot beverage—you’re familiar with the phenomenon: It’s too hot at first and burns your tongue. Then, before you know it, it’s cooled to become a tepid, tasteless brew.
Well, behold the Coffee Joulie. Invented by engineers Dave Petrillo and Dave Jackson, these little things sit in the bottom of your cup or travel mug. Each Joulie has “a special non-toxic material sealed within the polished stainless steel shell.” That material melts at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. When it does, it absorbs thermal energy. And as the material solidifies again, it releases said energy. The upshot for you? Your coffee or tea cools to a drinkable temperature much more quickly and stays warm “twice as long.”
Let me know what you think of it.
Fridays Special Coffee Recipes
Hot Mocha
Ingredients:
- 4 cups brewed cold coffee
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1/3 cup chocolate-flavored syrup
- 2 cups milk
- ½ coffee liqueur
- ½ cup heavy cream, whipped (optional)
Fire Side Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon and 1-3/4 teaspoons powdered non-dairy creamer
- 1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon instant hot chocolate mix
- 1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation:
- Sift together creamer, hot chocolate mix, instant coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into a jar and seal with a lid.
- To prepare: Stir 3 teaspoons of mixture into 1 cup of hot water. Adjust to taste.
Serves: 4
See also LavAzza coffee now being sold by the case.
LavAzza Qualita Oro
LavAzza Qualita Oro is smooth, aromatic and a truly premium selection of the best Arabica beans. Qualità Oro is a blend with a smooth and sophisticated taste and a pleasing and intense aroma. An aromatic, extremely sweet and yet full-bodied blend of 100% premium Arabica beans. This Golden Quality blend has a lower amount of caffiene because it is 100% Arabica beans.
Qualita Oro 8.8 ounce bag of beans comes in a case of 20 bags. It is item 1221 and is priced at $119.50.
LavAzza Premium Drip Coffee 2703
LavAzza premium drip coffee now comes in a newly designed can. It is the same great product that is a 100% Arabica blend of premium beans from Central America, Kenya and Tanzania. When this blend is brewed in a filter or drip machine, the results in a coffee that has a delicate aroma and a well-balanced flavor. Premium Drip’s exceptional full-bodied taste turns any breakfast or coffee-break into a special occasion every time. This light roast is pre-ground for best used by the drip or filter method.
A case of 12 Premium Drip Coffee vacuum packed cans contains 10.0 ounce cans per can and is item 2703 and priced at $79.99.