Coffee
Latte art
I love latte art. Sure, it does nothing for the taste of the drink, but for those who truly love coffee, it’s a drnk to be savored slowly and anything that adds to that experienced us to be valued. So, I feel compelled to share a collection of 35 awesome latte art images I came … Continue reading
Cup of Excellence Competition in Brazil
I really enjoyed reading this article about the Cup of Excellence competition in Brazil. It talked a lot about the process of cupping (tasting) coffee, with a bit of insight into the judging process.
Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever
Cool video about coffee and caffeine.
Physics of Drip Coffee
This is a great video that talks about the science and physics behind your average home drip coffee maker. Great explanation for how and why it’s able to pump water up to the grounds with no moving parts. Check it out!
More antioxidants in dark roasts?
Research at the University of British Columbia suggests that roasting coffee beans dark can actually create antioxidants, which are generally believed to help with a whole assortment of health issues (such as aging). Perhaps more interesting though, was that they found that coffee loses around 90% of some chlorogenic acid (believed to be a source … Continue reading
Coffee protects against diabetes
UCLA researchers have found a link between coffee consumption and a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Their study indicates that coffee consumption increases levels of a protein known as SHBG in the blood, and it’s that protein which is at least one way to influence the onset of diabetes. Research showed that decaf … Continue reading
