Health Day News is reporting that the amount of caffeine you crave may depend on your genetics. A new study suggests there are two specific genes that drive people to consume more or less of the caffeine stimulant. Study co-author Dr. Neil Caporaso says, “People don’t really suspect it, but genetics plays a big role…
If you had to guess what the most traded products are, what would you say? Perhaps the topic of the blog should give you a hint … It’s true – coffee is the second most traded product in the world after petroleum. Coffee is truly a global commodity and second in value only to oil….
This gadget is for all those people who can’t drink their cup of coffee fast enough before it turns cold. The USB plug in allows you to keep the warmer close to your computer so that when you are called away from your desk you do not return to cold coffee. The warmer has insulation…
If the only reason you buy coffee beans pre-ground is for convenience, maybe it is time to reconsider. Buying whole bean coffee has many benefits despite requiring a coffee grinder and about 30 extra seconds in the preparation method. Freshness – coffee beans begin to lose their freshness within 30 minutes and being to go…
This week’s Tuesday Trivia may not come as a surprise to you. Does it apply to you? The majority of caffeine consumed comes from coffee. In some countries, as much as 85% of caffeine consumed comes from coffee. The amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee depends on the type of coffee bean and…
In North America, coffee has many traditions. It represents conversation and friendship, is part of the morning routine and aids in boosting energy levels. But what about coffees around the world? Most people who travel have interesting stories of sharing a meal with a local or experiencing a new food or drink very different from…
(by Primula Products) The world’s first talking coffee maker! The machine has a chip capable of understanding your voice so you don’t have to manually set the time or the brew cycle. Simply tell the machine what you want it to do. If not already, the coffee maker will become your best friend. This machine…
Scientists are getting close to being able to grow coffee beans that do not contain caffeine; the development has been in progress for the past few years. The bean is termed Decaffito and is already trademarked in Brazil. The prospect of growing a decaffeinated bean is due to a particular Coffea Arabica plant called the…
Today’s fun fact is all about cowboys: Tales tell that cowboys used a simple method of brewing their coffee – placing ground coffee beans in their (hopefully clean) socks. The socks acted as a readily available filter that was added to cold water. The water and sockful of coffee was heated over the morning’s or…
This weekend we all celebrated as Spring officially arrived. Happy Spring! With all the new things Spring brings, you may be looking for a new way to change up your usual morning coffee. Here’s a recipe to try. You’ll find that the simple yet delicious sweetness of honey will change the taste of your cup…
