You can never have too much coffee…
You may have read about Bulletproof Coffee here or elsewhere on the internet, and if you’re like me, but before you consider making that a regular part of your routine, check out this video below of some reasons why it may NOT be the best choice for you! As always though, do your own research […]
Today’s coffee fascination is with a new coffee drink called Bulletproof coffee. When I first read about this, I wasn’t sure what to make of it, and I quickly moved on to other, more pressing matters (like, you know, work!). It seems to be popping up more and more though. So, what is Bulletproof coffee? […]
Starbucks is giving its iPhone-toting patrons a new option for visiting their stores…they can use an app to order and pay for their drink before they’ve even arrived at the store. When they show up, it’s ready (or close to ready)…no more standing in what can be a very long line at times. This is […]
Ever wonder how coffee affects your brain? Check out this cool video from ASAPScience:
If you use a Keurig K-cup brewer, there’s a great alternative to throwing away hundreds of K-cups per year, and that’s a refillable/reusable cup like this one from Ekobrew. For $17 (Amazon link), you get a stainless steel cup that you can fill with your favorite ground coffee. There’s also a plastic version available for […]
Well so much for that old belief…turns out that coffee does NOT dehydrate you, it actually helps contribute to your daily fluid needs. Well, at least in moderation. The study (read more about it here) had subjects drink either four cups of coffee or water per day for three days, then after a 10 day […]
In the mornings, your body is already doing its thing to wake you up…and because of that, the caffeine in coffee isn’t really needed then. It’s best to wait until your body hits its natural lows, which are in the late morning and early afternoon, as this infographic shows. You can read more about the […]
Starbucks is once again doing ‘Frappy Hour’, starting this Friday (May 3rd) and running through May 12th. Stop by between 3:00 and 5:00PM to get any Frappuccino blended concoction for 50% off. More info here. (via SpringsBargains)
Barista/artist Mike Breach makes some really cool coffee art, essentially ‘painting’ in the foam using the different foam colors produced when steamed milk is poured into espresso. It kinda takes the whole latte art concept to a new level; check out the video below or see pictures of his work at tumblr. (via mashable)
Vietnam is experiencing a really bad drought right now, and if they don’t get rain in the next few weeks, the impact on coffee crops could be huge – maybe as much as a 30% decrease in production this year. They’re primarily growing Robusta beans, not the higher-quality Arabica beans used by all specialty coffee […]