It may be worth visiting your local coffee merchant or coffee shop barista as they will guide you in finding a coffee and a blend that you absolutely love!  Remember that if you love the taste of a coffee but the texture is wrong you can have it ground to the texture you like - some people prefer a grittier harsher coffee whereas others have a passion for a smoother blend.  Neither is the “better” cup of coffee - it’s all about personal taste.

Over time though you will start to value the differing flavours from countries of origin and notice how the taste of your coffee is affected by the soil and climate where the bean has originated.  The quality of the bean depends on many factors but soon you’ll learn to even notice the difference between beans which are grown in the same country but on different plantations.  This is when you’ll be seen as an expert in gourmet coffee buying.

If you want to take a more active role in producing your own gourmet coffee you can roast your own beans and grind them yourself - it doesn’t take much effort and it’s a great feeling drinking coffee that you have produced yourself!

There are a range of Gourmet Food Gift Baskets to buy all over the internet but it is worth taking into account what it is the person you’re buying the gift for actually likes.  Would it be best to buy one with a range and variety of products including honeys, oils, wines, chocolates and cheeses or would it be best to focus on one type of product.  If you decide to choose a theme for the gourmet food gift basket then you should pick the best of the range - for example, if you picked cheeses as the basis for your gourmet food gift basket you could have a range of deli-esque cheeses from all over the globe; the finest Italian Parmesan to the smoothest French Brie.  If you require more variety choose between different countries of origins or perhaps mix in a selection of crackers and biscuits - maybe even a bottle of deep red wine to compliment the cheese and biscuit selection.   Another popular Gourmet Gift Basket could be made up for a coffee or tea lover; not only could you include a selection of speciality teas or coffees but you could also include those little extras like a cappuccino frother, a sugar stirrer or even a tea set. 

The options for Gourmet Gift baskets are so wide and varied that they make the perfect gift at any time of year or for any type of person.  With just a little thought that person who is always difficult to buy for will see your gift as one of the best they’ve ever received.

Rosebud Farm was established in 1989 in North Yorkshire, England. It is in this rural setting that a range of over fifty sweet and savory preserves are made, principally by hand and in small batches, using the best available ingredients bought and gathered locally wherever possible. The bold natural flavors and frequently beautiful colors are what you would expect of recipes prepared in your own home kitchen.

Rosebud Farm Gooseberry & Elderflower Jam is made in the traditional way with all natural ingredients. Gooseberries typically have a rather tart taste, however the delicate and aromatic elderflower tempers this tartness just enough to make this an excellent accompaniment to cheeses as well as to various types of meats and poultry.

Gooseberry and Elderflower Jam is yearly produced in limited quantities for the discriminating gourmand.

Each jar of Rosebud Farm Gooseberry & Elderflower Jam contains 8oz. (227g).

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In the gentle uplands of northwestern Sicily, Gianfranco Becchina’s estate is set on an ideal location. Sixty acres of olive groves, some situated on the grounds once used by Princess Pignatelli of Spain, roll away behind the estate walls. The olives are mostly Nocellara del Belice, with Bianco Lilla and others mixed in and are not chemically treated in any way.

Some of the trees are 300-year old stock from which younger trunks are grafted. A spring is tapped to deliver water directly to each tree through an elaborate irrigation system. Becchina’s method of hand picking each olive during the white phase (the two week period, usually in early October, in which the green olives are coated with a light whitish sheen) is considered too early for harvest by many, but Becchina seeks those strong green flavors for his oil. Olio Verde’s intense, full flavor and dense green hue are the result of such a process.

The olives are stone-ground under huge millstones and then gently pressed. The unfiltered oil is stored in rotund terracotta amporae until spring, naturally clarifying itself. The oil is never filtered leaving the chlorophyll suspended in the minute particles of sediment acting as a natural preservative.

Olio Verde Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a medium green but dense hue with a notably vegetal nose. Its intense, full flavor is redolent of fresh-cut grass with a fresh green olive vivacity. The 1998 winner of the Oustanding Oil catergory at the N.A.S.F.T. Fancy Food Show in New York, Olio Verde is traditionally drizzled over fresh greens, grilled meats or toasted Italian bread.

Each bottle contains 16.9 fluid ounces of Olio Verde Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy.

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One of the first grains discovered, farro is the ancestor of modern wheat. It is said to have sustained the Roman legions as they conquered Europe.

Farro is a cereal grain in which, unlike wheat, the husk adheres to the grain, just as in barley and oats. Its fiber content therefore is high and so are nutrients such as Vitamin E and protein. When combined with legumes, as in many Tuscan recipes, farro forms a complete protein source.

Like various other grains, farro requires overnight (12 hours) soaking before incorporating into your favorite recipe. Whole Grain Farro is excellent in soups and stews or mixed with fresh vegetables to make a cold salad.

Each bag of Rustichella d’Abruzzo Whole Grain Farro weighs approximately 1.1 lb. and is imported from Italy.

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The use of vinegar stretches back into antiquity. Vinegar is mentioned in the Bible, the Hebrews knew about it and the Romans made a drink out of it. Its origin runs parallel with the time at which man started to use grape juice to make wine, and its discovery was probably due to a mistake in storing.

Everyone knows vinegar is made from wine, and to make a fine vinegar, you need a fine wine. Fallot pays the utmost attention to the origin of the wines used and to the selection of flavors and essences added to their flavored vinegars. Fallot White Wine Vinegar with Walnut Extract is made from fine white wine vinegar (7%), premium walnut extract (2%) and preservatives.

Walnut Flavored White Wine Vinegar can be blended with extra virgin olive oil and used as a vinaigrette for watercress or endive salads. Add Dijon mustard to a Walnut White Wine Vinaigrette and toss with celery root, carrots or fresh apples and pears sprinkled with roasted or caramelized walnuts for a mouthwatering side dish.

Each bottle contains 8.37 fluid ounces (250 ml) of White Wine Vinegar with Walnut Extract by Fallot from France.

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Our White Truffle Honey begins with Acacia honey, golden clear and delicate. It is then armomatized with the earthy flavor of choice truffles form Italy’s unspoiled Marche region.

Made by Tentazioni which means "temptation", White Truffle Honey’s redolent taste combines well with soft cheeses, and lends itself to cake recipes or simply served on petit toast.

Each jar contains 8.2 ounces or 230 grams.

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This popular coffee liquor has all the flavor of its alcohol counterpart without the alcohol or calories.

White Russian Coffee is Kosher certified.

Please note that in order to ensure freshness of this product, it is specially ordered from our supplier and then individually processed for you. As a result, please allow 5-7 days processing time before shipment to you.

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This popular coffee liquor has all the flavor of its alcohol counterpart without the alcohol or calories.

White Russian Coffee is Kosher certified.

Please note that in order to ensure freshness of this product, it is specially ordered from our supplier and then individually processed for you. As a result, please allow 5-7 days processing time before shipment to you.

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This popular coffee liquor has all the flavor of its alcohol counterpart without the alcohol or calories.

White Russian Coffee is Kosher certified.

Please note that in order to ensure freshness of this product, it is specially ordered from our supplier and then individually processed for you. As a result, please allow 5-7 days processing time before shipment to you.

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