Every day I have the same morning routine. I get out of bed, brush my teeth and make a bee line straight for the coffee pot.
My favorite part of the day is sipping that first cup of coffee and enjoying some quiet time on the computer before everyone wakes up.
I tend to be a bit grumpy in the morning until I get a cup or two of coffee in me. I have to say I never really thought about what exactly goes into making a cup of coffee.
I found out that it takes more than technology and machines to deliver the precise flavor we have come to expect from Millstone Coffee.
My favorite part of the day is sipping that first cup of coffee and enjoying some quiet time on the computer before everyone wakes up.
I tend to be a bit grumpy in the morning until I get a cup or two of coffee in me. I have to say I never really thought about what exactly goes into making a cup of coffee.
I found out that it takes more than technology and machines to deliver the precise flavor we have come to expect from Millstone Coffee.
Recently Millstone launched their new virtual web experience - A Millstone Bean to Cup Journey. This is where I learned just how much work goes into my morning brew.
The journey begins in the lush mountainside of an Arabica coffee estate, where coffee trees are grown and carefully cultivated.
Coffee beans are hand picked, roasted and then blended and tested for excellence. Only after all of that are the finally rushed to retailers.
Click on the link above and take the Bean to Cup Journey for yourself, and find out how a simple coffee bean is transformed into that perfect cup of coffee.
Do you own a Keurig Brewing System? We purchased our first one about a year and a half ago. Since then it's gotten quite the workout, so I would like to thank Millstone for the generous upgrade to the Keurig Elite.
The journey begins in the lush mountainside of an Arabica coffee estate, where coffee trees are grown and carefully cultivated.
Coffee beans are hand picked, roasted and then blended and tested for excellence. Only after all of that are the finally rushed to retailers.
Click on the link above and take the Bean to Cup Journey for yourself, and find out how a simple coffee bean is transformed into that perfect cup of coffee.
Do you own a Keurig Brewing System? We purchased our first one about a year and a half ago. Since then it's gotten quite the workout, so I would like to thank Millstone for the generous upgrade to the Keurig Elite.
The Keurig system is not only great for coffee, but it's also brews the perfect iced coffee, cider, tea and hot chocolate.
Did you know that you can also make coffee house style lattes using the Keurig System? Recently I tried a Cinnamon Latte and a Caramel Macchiato recipe that I found on the Millstone website.
Did you know that you can also make coffee house style lattes using the Keurig System? Recently I tried a Cinnamon Latte and a Caramel Macchiato recipe that I found on the Millstone website.
Lately I have been enjoying the Fog Lifter K- Cups. I initially thought the Fog Lifter was a strong roast, but it's more of a medium blend which is perfect for me.
I used the K - Cup Breakfast Blend to make the Lattes mentioned above. The recipe called for 1/4 to 1/2 cup each of brewed coffee, so using the K-Cups worked out perfectly.
The Keurig Elite is so much better than the system we owned. It features chrome accents and a blue, backlit LCD display.
I love how the water chamber lights up and blinks when the water level is low. It also has a light up indicator that lets me know exactly when it's time to brew.
The Keurig Elite offers 3 cup size choices (6 oz, 8oz and 10 oz). My old Keurig only had two choices and didn't have any of that fancy schmancy stuff listed above.
I used the K - Cup Breakfast Blend to make the Lattes mentioned above. The recipe called for 1/4 to 1/2 cup each of brewed coffee, so using the K-Cups worked out perfectly.
The Keurig Elite is so much better than the system we owned. It features chrome accents and a blue, backlit LCD display.
I love how the water chamber lights up and blinks when the water level is low. It also has a light up indicator that lets me know exactly when it's time to brew.
The Keurig Elite offers 3 cup size choices (6 oz, 8oz and 10 oz). My old Keurig only had two choices and didn't have any of that fancy schmancy stuff listed above.
Thank you Keurig for making my morning coffee so much easier.
Millstone Cinnamon Latte
Ingredients:
1 - cup milk
4 - tablespoons cinnamon or vanilla flavored syrup
1/4 - cup hot, fresh strong brewed Millstone Bed & Breakfast Coffee per cup
whipped cream
caramel sundae syrup
ground cinnamon
Directions:
Pour milk into a 1 quart microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute or until hot, but not boiling. Whisk until foamy.
Pour 2 tablespoon cinnamon syrup into one standard size coffee cup. Stir in hot coffee. Add steamed milk to brim of cup. Top with a swirl of whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel syrup.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve immediately.
Recipe yields - 2 standard cups
The Winner of the Millstone Bean to Cup Journey Prize Pack is.....
Comment #168 Lindley Peterson
To celebrate the new virtual Bean to Cup Journey, Millstone is giving one lucky Mommy's Kitchen reader the chance to win a Millstone Bean to Cup Tasting Kit (pictured above).
The tasting kit includes a Keurig Elite Brewing System & much more! I'm so excited that Millstone has made it possible for me to giveaway this fabulous Coffee Tasting Kit.
Comment #168 Lindley Peterson
To celebrate the new virtual Bean to Cup Journey, Millstone is giving one lucky Mommy's Kitchen reader the chance to win a Millstone Bean to Cup Tasting Kit (pictured above).
The tasting kit includes a Keurig Elite Brewing System & much more! I'm so excited that Millstone has made it possible for me to giveaway this fabulous Coffee Tasting Kit.
Millstone Coffee Bean to Cup Tasting Kit Includes:
· Millstone K-Cup Portion Packs
· Millstone Pre-Pack Coffee Samples
· Keurig Elite Brewing System
· Crate and Barrel Coffee Mugs with Tray
· Crate and Barrel Embossed Cream and Sugar Containers
· Luxury White Bathrobe (not pictured)
· $25 gift card to redeem for magazine subscriptions of your choice
HOW TO ENTER:
Mandatory Entry: Visit the Millstone site and leave a comment telling one coffee fact that you learned.
Bonus Entries: Leave a separate comment for each one
- Tweet this giveaway: Win a Millstone Bean to Cup Journey Tasting Kit @mommyskitchen http://tiny.cc/3w1omw #giveaway
- Share this giveaway on your Facebook page.
Giveaway will remain open until October 31 st at midnight CST.
Winner will be chosen at random using random.org and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen. Entries only accepted on Mommy's Kitchen. Facebook and Twitter entries do not count. Giveaway open to US Residents only due to shipping charges.
Before I go there's still time to take advantage of the limited time $4.00 off coupon from Millstone. Click on the coupon link and fill out the form to receive your $4 coupon by mail.
Disclosure: I was given a Millstone Bean to Cup Journey Tasting Kit for the purpose of this review. As always the opinions stated above are entirely my own. No other compensation was received. I would like to thank Millstone for choosing Mommy's Kitchen.
Winner will be chosen at random using random.org and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen. Entries only accepted on Mommy's Kitchen. Facebook and Twitter entries do not count. Giveaway open to US Residents only due to shipping charges.
Disclosure: I was given a Millstone Bean to Cup Journey Tasting Kit for the purpose of this review. As always the opinions stated above are entirely my own. No other compensation was received. I would like to thank Millstone for choosing Mommy's Kitchen.
358 comments:
1 – 200 of 358 Newer› Newest»Drying coffee beans can take anywhere from 7 to 21 days!
emilywells10@gmail.com
One thing I learned from their site is that the higher elevation the beans grow at, the higher the acidity of the coffee bean.
I'd love a chance to win this giveaway! (schroepfer 7 (at) gmail (dot) com
Wow I learned from the Milestone website that coffee is actually made from a grape and they cant pick them until the are crimson red yummy I love coffee so much!! :)
Besides the awesome information, I learned that you are grumpy before your first or 2nd cup of coffee
Krazieartt@yahoo.com
I always thought coffee grew in a much warmer climate. I knew it grew in the mountains and I know darn well mountains are normally cooler than lower altitudes, but for some reason coffee always seemed a tropical crop ... but I learned something today. Can I go home now? :)
The fact I learned is that the beans when picked actually look like cherries almost and change color three times during their growing.
bitesofbalance@gmail.com
The Millstone coffee beans are all handpicked to protect the trees.
I tweeted the giveaway. (@bitesofbalance)
Hi! I was really blown a way by the coffee making process as a whole. Such a great thing on their website. I was shocked that dark roast beans aren't actually roasted that much longer than light roast. Thank you for a chance to enter! luvmyguys@yahoo.com
I shared the giveaway on Facebook as well. (Bites of Balance)
The higher the bean grows, the more acidic it becomes! Love Millstone coffee! reneehgmeals@yahoo.com
Tweeted!
I learned...
Farmers constantly move the beans to ensure uniform drying
thats alot of moving ...hope they had their morning coffee first! :)
The bean is actually a fruit? Who knew!!
I didn't know that the beans came from coffee cherries. I guess I always assumed it was more like cocoa beans.
Pamela Travis
mrs.pamela.travis@gmail.com
The beans swell to twice their size during drying.
I learned that the higher elevation the bean grows the higher the acidic the bean becomes.
I thought it was interesting that the higher the beans grow, the more acidic they'll be.
buckeyechik at gmail dot com
The higher the beans grow in elevation the more acidic the beans will be.
Thanks for doing this!
I posted this giveaway to my facebook page
I learned...
Farmers constantly move the beans to ensure uniform drying
thats alot of moving ...hope they had their morning coffee first! :)
oops forgot to add my email
sungazer61@yahoo.com
I learned,
Once fully formed, the fruit changes from green to yellow, and finally to a bright, glossy red.
Love Millstone coffee!!
Tweeted, Shared on FB.
Coffee beans are picked red.
coffee beans are harvested when red.
I shared on my facebook also!
Sungazer61@yahoo.com
I learned that there are only minutes separating a lightly roasted bean and a dark one!
gty46 at hotmail dot com
I Twittered it!
tweeted... (ger_rus) gty46 at hotmail dot com
I put it on my Facebook!!
I learned that it only takes a few minutes for the beans to go from light to dark roast and must be continually monitered to achievment of perfect roast for flavor.
I never knew coffee beans turned bright red!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
And I posted it on facebook :)
Shared on FB gty46 at hotmail dot com
Wow! 2-4 years in training to perfect the palates of the Master Tasters!
On Millstones sight I found out that 500 pounds of beans are roasted at a time and that the higher the beans grow, the more acidic they will be.
posted to FB
I learned the altitude effects the acidity of the bean
I learned that the beans are handpicked and that this process not only protects the tree, but ensures the ripest beans are picked.
I would love a new Keurig. And, I posted on Facebook :)
tweeted about the giveaway @everydaymom23
I learner that coffee beans actually come from fruit on a tree. Coffee cherries! I wonder what the fruit tastes like!
I learned that the higher the elevation, the more acidic the beans are. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I learned we have the same morning routine ;)
Neat info on their site! I learned the higher the bean grows the more acidic it becomes! I would love to win this, I have a new baby on the way and this would save some time!
I idn't know that the fruit was washed to remove the actual bean....
I always wondered what the bean was inside of, who knew it was a coddee cherry! I also shared on Facebook :)
I didn't know that the fruit was called a cherry.
I shared on Facebook.
I learned that a coffee bean growing on the tree is called a cherry, not actually a bean and that an unroasted coffee bean looks like a raw peanut.
The higher the beans grow the more acidic them become.
The longer the beans roast, the larger, glossier, and more full bodied they become.
I hope I win the give away
rjray@illinois.edu
I tweeted!
shared on FB :)
I learned the coffee bean comes from the fruit of the tree that is called a cherry.
Farmers constantly move the beans to ensure uniform drying
Thanks for the awesome contest! I am a fan of Millstone on FB!
I found it interesting that they cool the roasted beans with a touch of moisture and jus the right time to get the desired flavor!
shannonksanford@yahoo.com
I shared on Facebook :o)
shannonksanford@yahoo.com
Thanks for the great contest! I learned from the Millstone Blog that the higher the beans grow, the more acidic they will become!
Angel Skelton
hvrhsit@aolcom
Thanks for the contest! Crossing my fingers! I have shared this contest on my FB!
I did not know that the coffee bean actually came from the coffee cherry or that it swelled twice its size during the roasting process. I would love to give this Millstone kit to my hubby for Christmas!
jenny.elisabethc@facebook.com
"Higher temperatures in the lower elevations can accelerate the drying process."
I would love to win this!
Karen
Handpicking protects the tree and ensures only the ripest beans are selected for peak flavor.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
the beans swell twice their size when they are roasted
Claudia
chaas1@sbcglobal.net
I learned a LOT, actually! One thing that stood out is that there's only a few minutes difference between lightly roasted and a dark roasted bean.
tbmroberts (at) yahoo dot (com)
shared on my facebook page
Claudia
chaas1@sbcglobal.net
My last post showed up as unknown so here is another one.
there are only minutes separating a lightly roasted bean and a dark one
The beans are grown between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. They are hand picked.
The higher the beans are the more acidic they are
I learned that Farmers constantly move the beans to ensure uniform drying.
did not know the beans were a fruit. always thought they were just.....beans.
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I shared on FB.
I did not know that the beans turn a beautiful red color when ripe.
I would love a chance to win this giveaway! Thank you!
dandtsmith(at)cox(dot)net
It takes more than technology & machines to make roast coffee, it takes instinct & experience.
jannk@td.net
shared on facebook from your post.
Jamie
jannk@tds.net
I learned that the coffee bean comes from a tree called a coffee cherry tree!
Great contest and yay for Rockwall people!
I found all of the article to be very interesting and I did learn that the higher elevation was what determined the acidity. I have tried their coffees and find them to be very pleasant in taste.
I learned that the elevation effects the acidity of the coffee.
wade.cheryl (at) gmail.com
I tweeted the giveaway
https://twitter.com/twtycw
wade.cheryl (at) gmail.com
I learned that the higher the beans grow, the more acidic they will be.
family74014 at gmail dot com
I learned that the higher the coffee beans grow, the more acidic they will be.
I shared on my FB page!
Millstone
Master Roasters spend 2-4 years training their palates to detect the key attributes that make each cup of Millstone coffee taste exceptional....
also love the fact that they are hand picked to protect the trees.
ppwaverly@yahoo.com
Once fully formed, the fruit changes from green to yellow, and finally to a bright, glossy red.
I learned that handpicking
protects the tree and ensures only the ripest beans are selected for peak flavor.
vklmarie78@gmail.com
I learned the the swells to twice it's size during the roasting time...you would think that the bean would shrink..interesting! Thank you for the giveaway Tina!
I learned coffee cherries are red!
I tweeted it! Also, I love coffee and your site!
I learned:
It can take 7-21 days to dry the beans.
I didnt know the beans were called cherries and that the fruit changes from green to yellow, and finally to a bright, glossy red.
Anna
(annacoleman21@gmail.com)
https://twitter.com/jtjthtcthtnt/status/261240954248368128
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/Missle/status/261241503014346753
SHared on FB
The Millstone coffee beans are all handpicked to protect the trees.
I shared link on Facebook
Anna M
(Medina Monroe is my FB name)
I learned that the higher the elevation is where coffee beans are grown, the more acidic they are.
katie at e717mle@gmail.com
I had no idea there was anything like a coffee cherry bean. they look so cool. also the higher the bean grows the more acidic they are. very interesting.
During the roasting process,
the bean swells to twice its size, turns brown, and begins to secrete essential coffee oil.
shared on FB
I didn't know beans grow at an average temperature of 74 degrees.
The longer the beans roast the larger, glossier & more full bodied they become
I learned that the longer the beans roast the larger, glossier & more full bodied they become.
I tweeted about this giveaway @coppertop97
I shared this giveaway on FB
Melissa lilj_72@yahoo.com
The higher the beans grow, the greater the acidity. (Pick me, pick me!)
I was actually shocked to find that it starts as a cherry bean, and actually looks similar to a cherry. You learn something new everyday!
Also, posted on Facebook.
I learned that after being hand picked, the coffee beans are spread out on immense patios to dry
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/261278863735279618
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
Shared on FB
https://www.facebook.com/#!/KellyDSaver/posts/384092961678562
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
I learned that drying the coffee bean takes from 7 to 21 days!
I tweeted about the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/sharinlilbit/status/261279913494065153
I learned that Higher temperatures in the lower elevations can accelerate the drying process. Drying can take anywhere from 7 to 21 days, depending on the weather conditions.
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/261288147290320896
https://www.facebook.com/tcarolinep/posts/284698778315421
Coffee beans are red when picked!
During the roasting process,the bean swells to twice its size, turns brown, and begins to secrete essential coffee oil.
During the roasting process,the bean swells to twice its size, turns brown, and begins to secrete essential coffee oil.
Tweeted...
Facebooked...
I learned that coffee beans are red when harvested.. so interesting.
I shared this giveaway on my facebook
I learned that the beans come from coffee cherries
elena150980@yahoo.com
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/261313431494328320
elena150980@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/elena.istomina.12/posts/457454334298065
elena150980@yahoo.com
leaerned that beans are washed in water to help remove them from the fruit. The beans are then spread out on immense patios to dry.
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
tweet-https://twitter.com/gummasplace/status/261318164497973248
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
shared on facebook-https://www.facebook.com/gumma.medlin/posts/288696274565664
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
I learned that roasting the beans is more complex than I thought it was.
Visiting the Millstone website was very educational. I was very informed as to the growing of this coffee and I learned how many types of coffee that they make according to so many factors of how they create so many flavors. I will look forward to trying using the Kuerig Coffee maker! I have heard of Millstone but have never had the opportunity to try it.
I learned that to stop the roasting process beans are touched with a little bit of moisture! Great giveaway, wish I'd win it!
Coffee beans are handpicked - I find this interesting as it must take time.
I was very interested in learning how they mixed the different beans together to create the different flavored of coffee, I've always wondered how they do that! Thanks for all the great recipes and tips, I'm new to your blog and I'm very much enjoying it! :)
I never knew the beans came from a fruit! Thanks for sharing the info and for this awesome giveaway!
I honestly didn't know that the coffee beans (cherries, grapes) grew on trees. But I love Millstone. Interesting.
I learned that the higher the altitude that the bean is grown the more acidic the coffee is
I learned coffee beans are grown on trees and are call cherries
Millstone coffee beans are handpicked to protect the trees.
jsaylor@verizon.net
Coffee beans are hand-picked?! That is pretty awesome.
I didn't know coffee beans came out of a beautiful red fruit.
I learned that all the beans are hand picked to protect the trees.
katiemur@gmail.com
Had no idea a coffee bean was called a Coffee Cherry~! interesting, they do like cherry's,I also shared on facebook.
Looking at the Millstone website, one of the things that I learned about the growing process of the coffee bean was that the higher the altitude the trees are grown at, the more acidic the bean is! I had no idea that there was a connection there! I love coffee, so this was fun for me! I've been wanting a Keurig for a while, but haven't had the extra cash to put out for it! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I tweeted this awesome giveaway!! @dmcovert06
I learned that during the roasting process, the bean swells to twice its size, turns brown, and begins to secrete essential coffee oil.
I had no idea that the bean is harvested as a red "cherry!"
The altitude that the trees are grown determines the acidity
I didn't know coffee beans come from fruit! That's cool!
I also learned that the brewers train their palates for 2-4 years to be able to taste test (or cup) the coffee. WOW!
I tweeted the giveaway link!
Tweeted Win a Millstone Bean to Cup Journey Tasting Kit @mommyskitchen http://tiny.cc/3w1omw #giveaway
Shared Win a Millstone Bean to Cup Journey Tasting Kit @mommyskitchen http://tiny.cc/3w1omw #giveaway on Facebook
I learned that they hand pick the "cherry" to ensure the ripest bean.
I shared the give away on my facebook Page!
I shared on my FB page.
I never knew that during the roasting process the beans become twice their original size.
Did not know coffee beans started out red.
ccasteel@trc-lawfirm.com
The finest coffee beans come from an Arabica mountainside
tweeted giveaway
https://twitter.com/1apple_blossom/status/261462659390656513
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
I didn't know the coffee bean fruit looks like a berry. Thanks for the chance to win the great giveaway package!
marshalls4him@centurytel.net
I had no idea that coffee came from a fruit! Wow! Does it count as a serving as fruit? Ha ha.
maggiecolorado@gmail.com
I learned that there is only a few minutes of time difference between a lightly roasted bean and a dark one.
shelly8806@hotmail.com
There is only a few minutes of time difference between a lightly roasted bean and a dark one.
Ah-mazing! Can you imagine how wonderful it must smell when they are blending and grounding the beans. Mmmmm!
Sonia.Tamez@gmail.com
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/Dinky_Diner/status/261469446344957953
shelly8806@hotmail.com
Ok, so I have tweeted (had to actually set up an acct!) Shared on FB, and read the Millstone page!! Who would have thought that a coffee bean would ever be a bright RED??@!! That Kruege System would look sooo good on my counter top!!!!
KEURIG!!! SORRY HAVEN'T HAD ENOUGH COFFEE YET THIS MORNING!!!
I didn't realize that coffee beans grew in, what looks like, a cherry! So interesting!
lindleypeterson@yahoo.com
I also learned that washing the "cherry" is what helps the bean to come out, and then it takes 7-21 days to dry out!
lindleypeterson@yahoo.com
During the roasting of the bean, the bean swells to 2x it's size and turns brown!
lindleypeterson@yahoo.com
The longer the bean roasts, the larger it will be and more full bodied it will be!
lindleypeterson@yahoo.com
I learned that the beans when picked actually look like cherries almost and change color three times during their growing.
i didnt know coffee beans looked like fruit and berries!
i tweeted about the giveaway!
Handpicking protects the tree and ensures that only the ripest beans are chosen for peak flavor!!
I learned that the higher the elevation at which the coffee is grown, the more acidic it will be.
Once fully formed, the fruit changes from green to yellow, and finally to a bright, glossy red.
I was amazed with all the facts they shared and I never knew they were red-- and thank you for the latte recipes, cant wait to make them --what a fantastic give away-- I love Keurig makers, I have a older personal size one and would love a bigger newer one
lkdevore at wildblue dot net
once fully formed the fruit changes from green to yellow and finally bright glossy red
I also shared this on facebook and I love the recipes their and off my newsletter and your web site!!!!
lkdevore at wildblue dot net
I am facinated by the roasting and flavoring process. I thought that it would take longer than 7-21 minutes. I'll bet it smells awesome when then are roasting them!
I love the smooth taste of milestone coffee and the interesting facts into making the coffee. christine_sandmann@sbcglobal.net
I tweeted about the Milestone Coffee giveaway
christine_sandmann@sbcglobal.net
i shared this giveaway on my facebook page
christine_sandmann@sbcglobal.net
I learned Handpicking
protects the tree and ensures only the ripest beans are selected for peak flavor
tweeted - https://twitter.com/luvx14/status/261509973383737345
shared on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/steph.coupons.5/posts/164955840311748
That was so interesting! 2-4 for years to develop and train the palee, coffee beans picked by hand, elevation effects acidity. Millstone has a great wbsite. Love your blog, It's one of my favorites! Thanks for the great give-away
I learned a lot about coffee. I didn't know coffee came flavored(like chocolate) and I learned what coffee beans(cherries) look like while growing.
I never thought of the coffee berry being red and looking like a cherry. I also didn't realize that Mill Stone makes 30 different blends of coffee.
I didn't realize their was something called a Coffee Cherry!
I tweeted!! pammyb1964
They are all hand picked.
jednc @ hotmail. com
Shared on Facebook!
https://twitter.com/jednc2/status/2615203418062464
jednc @ hotmail .com
Beans are hand picked
pianoman2010@hughes.net
I learned drying the beans can take 7-21 days!
cyndihamm22@yahoo.com
They are handpicked!
Allegratuscany@gmail.com
coffee is a fruit- who knew!
Thanks for sharing.
cynthia
thompson.39@osu.edu
I learned that once fully formed, the fruit changes from green to yellow, and finally to a bright, glossy red.
aeowen430@sbcglobal.net
I had no idea that the bean was actually grown inside a FRUIT! Wow!
The higher beans grown the more acidic they will be...ciao4now64 at yahoo dot com.
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