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Cars that run on coffee
In the search for eco-friendly alternative fuels, scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno, discovered that you could extract the oils from spent coffee grounds and use those to power a car, in much the same manner as other forms of plant-based fuels (like using cooking oil). Yet another nice use for old coffee grounds … Continue reading
Coffee may cut the risk of dementia
A recently study finds that coffee, or rather the caffeine from one cup of coffee a day, can reduce a person’s risk of dementia. Seems it helps strengthen the barrier between the brain and the bloodstream. Do we need yet another reason to enjoy coffee? Of course not. But this does indicate that caffeinated coffee … Continue reading
Alfred Peet passes away
Alfred Peet, founder of Peet’s Coffee, passed away last week (cancer was the cause). While perhaps best known of his chain of Peet’s Coffee & Tea stores throughout the western US, his influence spread much further. For example, the founders of Starbucks got their start in the business working for Mr. Peet. You can read … Continue reading
Ethiopia to Grow Naturally Decaffeinated Coffee
Ethiopia is working to commercialize a variety of coffee plant found in the wild that produces beans with naturally low levels of caffeine. They’re currently at the ‘seedling’ stage so it’ll be a few years before this makes it to the shelves, but it’ll provide an interesting alternative to traditional decaf coffee. No word at … Continue reading
What exactly is “Kona” Coffee?
In this era of corporate greed, something as simple as the name of a coffee is squeezed to maximize profits. In this case, the debate is over what can and can’t be labeled ‘Kona Coffee’. While the average consumer may rightfully assume that Kona Coffee was grown in Kona, Hawaii, the reality is that, in … Continue reading
