We love the aroma, flavor and unique preparation style of good quality Vietnamese coffee. It's just slightly lighter than a French roast, and smooth not acidic. The premium quality coffee is grown and roasted in Vietnam, and ground to the appropriate coarseness, so you know you're getting the real thing. It's also vacuum packed in a modern can. Trung Nguyen Premium Blend is distinguished by being a blend of three different bean types and a small touch of cocoa, and "spices", as
listed on the ingredients. It is Arabica, Robusta and Excelsa, otherwise known as Chari. We also offer the Vietnamese Coffee filter to make this delicious coffee, Simply click Other products by ImportFood.com above to view our other products. Additional images, recipes and detailed description at ImportFood.com.
Customer Review: pretty nasty tasting stuff
coffee, is wifey and my favorite hobby we utilize most of the known ways of preparing it and we scour the net and shops for the perfect bean. i recognize that most of our likes come from what we grew up tasting and drinking, so our coffee tastes are compared to folgers or butternut, however we have made an effort to expand our coffee palettes over the years. that said i prepared the coffee using a Vietnamese coffee filter system and it was not drinkable, i tried using the chemex system which usually yields a mild result and still no good. french press, nope. next step is a cold brew which often makes the worst and cheapest beans drinkable, if that doesnt work, i'll give the can to my brother in law, he will hate it but not admit it because he thinks he is a sophisticated drinker of exotic coffees i give him all my nasty beans. lol. i watched a program put on by illy on creating good beans (actually my favorite espresso bean is lavazza super crema) anyway they talked about a bean they called a 'stinker' thats a bean that if it finds its way into the blend will ruin the blend. i have found beans like that they have a cheezy smell to them. it could be possible that my can of trung nguyen had many 'stinkers' oh well, do keep in mind that when it comes to taste, whether its food, recipes, or coffee and its infinite varieties of preparation, what makes me gag, may be another persons absolute favorite. try it for yourself, one can wont break you, if you dont like it you could use it to sepia stain your black and white photographs or i'll give you the address of my brother in law.
Customer Review: Improper representation
While this coffee is an excellent coffee, it is not properly described. It is represented as "all-Arabica" and "light." Trung Nguyen Premium Blend is distinguished by being a blend of three different bean types and a small touch of cocoa, and "spices", as listed on the ingredients. It is Arabica, Robusta and Excelsa, otherwise known as Chari. It is not a light coffee, it is quite strong, like most Vietnamese coffees. This seller does not understand the product or list the proper ingredients, and I suggest that buyers look elsewhere for the proper representatives of the product on the Internet. Trung Nguyen products do have authorized Internet resellers that feature proper descriptions and pricing. It is not acceptable for a seller to misrepresent the major ingredients of a product to the buying public. Particularly on a product that also has non-coffee ingredients. Buyers who may have allergies should be aware of the ingredients.
There are so many different types of tea gifts for you to choose from that you just might have a difficult time picking out just one gift fr your lucky recipient's pleasure! One thing is for sure, though - a tea gift is definitely a gift that keeps on giving, and your kindness will be remembered for some time to come.
A nice-sized tea gift hamper could consist of the hamper itself, about the size of a small suitcase. Artfully arranged in the hamper could be a lovely tea pot, made out of fine porcelain and hand painted with beautiful pink and yellow roses.
Rounding out the basket are some elegant little tea cookies in strawberry, raspberry, and lemon flavors. Doesn't that sound like a beautiful gift hamper?
You might decide that you want to give a gift that's a little different from the usual type of tea gift. Use your imagination! How about a tea chest? These are used for storing your favorite teas, and are made from beautiful solid woods such as cherry, oak, or walnut. Tea chests are divided into small compartments on the inside, each one just large enough to hold several tea bags.
A personal tea pot is also a cute idea. A small ceramic pot, meant to hold enough tea for around two cups, is outfitted with an infuser basket for use with loose tea. These are invaluable, as it eliminates the need for a strainer or a tea ball, and keeps shreds of tea out of your cup. And of course, what's a personal tea pot without tea? Choose the tea flavors depending on the personality of the person who will be receiving this lovely tea gift, or surprise them with a new variety of tea that you know they have never tried before.
A gift of gourmet tea is a wonderful way to remember someone's special occasion. No two gift baskets are ever going to be exactly the same, so in a way you are giving a one of a kind gift! It's easy to find a professional gift basket shop online, who will work with you to make sure that the tea gift basket that you have pictured in your mind will come to fruition with just a bit of effort and creativity. Your recipient will be delighted, and so will you!
A gift of tea can be small or large - the choice is yours. Often, tea gifts are packed into baskets or wicker hampers for presentation purposes. These can be reused long after the tea has been enjoyed, and can be a reminder of your generosity every time there is an occasion to use them.
A tea caddy follows the same principal of the tea chest - to keep the tea fresh - but does it on a much smaller scale. You can find tea caddies made from wood, brass, pewter, and silver. Each caddy will hold several ounces of loose tea. Or, how about a lovely tea pot accompanied by some delicious tea as a gift? You can't go wrong with a tea pot, as a good one is the start to a perfect cup of tea, and will last almost forever.
Tea - The Gift That Keeps On Giving
The larger the tea chest, the more of these compartments it will have. You can choose the teas to include with the tea chest, and an assortment is recommended as the variety looks so nice in the chest. Tea chests are quite durable, and will last for many years. You can have the recipient's name and/or the date engraved on a small brass plaque to go on the front of the chest, if you would like.
For a very British gift, how about a Scone mix, along with some Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam? And, of course, a lovely Black Ceylon tea to complement the freshly baked scones. Your tea gift recipient will be thinking that this is Heaven on Earth!
Have you seen the lovely clear glass tea pots? These are beloved by tea connoisseurs, as they can watch the brewing process and keep an eye on the color of the tea. An experienced tea maven can tell when tea has steeped enough merely by checking the color! The clear glass teapots are outfitted with an infuser that is made out of metal, and the entire system makes a stunning cup of tea.
Two matching tea cups and saucers along with a matching sugar bowl and creamer pitcher are placed on either side of the tea pot. 2 elegant little gold demitasse spoons, and a variety of different types of tea, such as Black, Green, Herbal, and White that you can personally choose with some help from the tea pros, if you so desire.
Tamarind sauce is a critical ingredient in many Thai foods, including the famous Pad Thai. Tamarind sauce is commonly used in various northern Thai dishes as a souring agent. Tamarind is also used in the manufacturing of ketchups, sauces--Chinese, Worcestershire, Barbecue, etc. Tamarind is also very effective as a natural preservative and marinade. Usually tamarind paste is mixed with water and strained, the resulting tamarind juice being what's used. This product is a concentrated form of tamarind juice (and very convenient to use because it removes the need for mixing & straining). Click ImportFood.com above to view our other products. Go to ImportFood.com to view more items, pictures and recipes.
