Monthly Archives: February 2006
Drink recipes: Bicerin
I learned of a new drink today, Bicerin. It’s equal parts espresso, warmed dark chocolate, and heavy cream. It’s descirbed as sweet and rich (no, really?!); I imagine the chocolate overpowers the espresso taste but it could make a nice desert in itself. Sounds good! (via The Oregonian).
Does coffee help prevent colon cancer?
Well, some German researchers think so. They say they’ve found a compound, methylpyridinium, that boosts the activity of phase II enzymes which are believed to protect against colon cancer. They’ve just done lab tests so far, so there is no good information on exactly how MUCH coffee would need to be consumed to provide a … Continue reading
The formula for good espresso?
I always hear how critical the various brewing parameters are, but rarely hear any firm numbers. Being an engineer, these are things I want to know! Well, I came across some recently (link): one quarter to one third ounces of finely ground coffee, one and a half ounces of water, 195 degrees F, delivered at … Continue reading
Coffee nap!
I know, the idea of drinking coffee and then taking a nap sounds pretty weird. However, research shows that doing just this, taking a fifteen minute nap immediately after drinking coffee, provides the most benefit if you’re looking for alertness and a lack of drowsiness. Coffee helps your body get rid of adenosine, a chemical … Continue reading
Solar powered coffee roaster
I grew up in Oregon, and know firsthand that that state has its share of crazy ideas. The latest is a solar powered coffee roaster. Oregon may have a reputation for being cloudy and wet, but the reality is that east of the Cascades is an entirely different climate, and that’s why Michael and David … Continue reading
Coffee in Columbia
The New York Times has a neat article about coffee in Columbia. It talks about the eco-tourism aspect of it, the country in general, and includes interesting tidbits such as the fact that Columbians, while they may grow great coffee, are apparently not so good at brewing it! Of course, that’s often a matter of … Continue reading
