What do you do to stay awake, alert and focused at work? Sure you can start guzzling caffeine drinks and popping energy supplements - but you’ll be setting yourself up for a major crash. You need to pace yourself and moderate your intake of coffee, energy drinks or whatever your caffeinated beverage of choice may be.
Waking Up:
0-1 cup - Before your drive to work. You really don’t need to waste your caffeine boost to drive to work. Listen to music or drive with the window open to wake you up.
Starting Work:
1-2 cups - Go ahead and drink 1 or 2 cups.
After Lunch:
1-2 cups - Usually you are dragging after lunch, so you’ll need a cup or two in the afternoon to help you finish out the day.
It is imperative that you stop drinking coffee 1-2 hours prior to the end of the work day so you can let your caffeine buzz gradually fade as it gets closer to bedtime and then you will be able to actually fall asleep.
So to sum it all up, moderate your intake and stay awake on 5 cups or less per day, pending of course that you haven’t already built up your immunity to caffeine and require larger doses, in which case you may need to reset yourself and follow our detox program in an upcoming article.
The impact of coffee on the overall health of mankind has been an extensive subject of survey over decades altogether. The resulting research has always reported a series of varied results, ranging from ill effects to moderate effects and even instances of a beneficial role of the drink. In this article, we highlight the various aspects in this context, along with indications from different research reports.
It has been a long-known fact that caffeine, which is the main ingredient in coffee, is a mild stimulant. Though the effects are mostly short-lived, but this ingredient is known to increase blood pressure and accelerate heart rate. However, there is data to indicate that the consumption of coffee has a series of beneficial effects in various degrees of intensity.
In some cases, coffee has also been known to have a negative impact on fertility. A higher level of coffee consumption is associated with higher blood levels of homocysteine, leading to the chances of development of coronary heart disease. Cafestol, one of the ingredients is also known to hike up the cholesterol levels. Excessive consumption of coffee is also known to deplete calcium in women and increase the risks of urinary incontinence.
The Positive Impact
Research strongly suggests that coffee effectively reduces the risk of being effected by colon cancer, though that is only likely to happen if the consumption is more than four cups a day. In addition, coffee is also said to contain antioxidants that help in the prevention of heart disease and even a few form of cancers. This is basically done by removing the cell-destroying oxygen radicals that form the blood. There is no doubt that coffee also has an amazing effect on mental alertness. However, a set of Chinese studies also report that coffee can reduce the effects of Parkinson’s disease.
In addition, various American and Scandinavian studies show that the decaf as well as regular coffee can help in the reduction of the risk of being effected by type-2 diabetes. Besides, coffee is also believed to have a positive effect in reducing the chances of developing kidney stones and gallstones. It reportedly also increases the secretion of stomach acid that further helps digestion. There is also a possibility of coffee being effective in reducing the constriction of airways in asthma sufferers, when consumed in moderation. Coffee also contains theophylline, in addition to caffeine, which is a bronchodilator and hence, is effective.
Coffee roasters and those who roast, brew and serve the ultimate cup of coffee are now esteemed professionals within the social fabric of our community at large. A good coffee roaster is a little like a celebrity chef these days, complete with loyal followings, highly descriptive reviews and the ability to command premium prices for their products and services. As coffee continues to grow in elevation from merely a mundane beverage to something of art form, a good coffee roaster has begun to take on a glamorous aura.
But there is a café on almost every street corner or every suburb now and every barista thinks of him or herself as the best roaster on the block. The professional barista is a now fiercely competitive industry and cafes and restaurants across the globe fight to retain the barista that can produce a coffee that will have customers returning time and time again. So, because roasting is everywhere, how do you choose the coffee roaster for you?
Coffee roasting from light to very dark, is an art form in itself. Green beans have none of the flavor we are all accustomed to. Coffee roasting brings out the vibrant flavor from the coffee bean. It is true that before roasting, the ‘green’ bean contains all the complex acids, protein and caffeine, but just a yukky green-like taste that doesn’t resemble coffee.
It is the heat from the roasting process that cause the coffee bean’s carbohydrates and fats to turn into aromatic oils. During coffee roasting moisture and carbon dioxide are burnt away, thus breaking down and enhancing the acids and providing the wonderful coffee flavor.
Coffee roasting provides the flavor, but understanding your roast is important too
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Depending on how we look at it, mocha coffee may be the tall drink made of coffee, cocoa and milk, often served with cream or, on the other hand mocha coffee may refer to the source.
Yemen is the source of true Mocha coffee. Some connoisseurs consider the Yemeni beans the best that money can buy. No doubt about it, for one reason or another, it is know the world over. Grown along steep terraced hillsides at an altitude of anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 feet, the harvested fruit is a small, hard coffee bean.
The name itself originates from the Yemeni port town on the Red Sea. From the varieties available Mocha Sanani and Mocha Mattari are considered the finest. Due to the harsh hot dry climate, the coffee beans are as unique as its distinct taste. No doubt about it, authentic Mocha coffee is a pleasure to drink.
So, whilst many people may not be totally familiar with the origins of Mocha coffee, I think most people have heard about or tried and fallen in love with the drink.
Everyone has their favorite and you are no exception when it comes to your favorite coffee mug. It is special and you like the feel of it in your hands and are really disappointed if someone else in the family is already using it for their beverage. What makes a good coffee mug? Who knows? Each person has their own special likes and dislikes; however, there are literally thousands of different ones to choose from.
There are coffee mugs in every shape and size imaginable. They are now insulated and can be covered, are stackable, ceramic, stainless steel, travel sizes and the majority are dishwasher safe. They can be small and hold about 6 ounces or very large holding over 20 ounces. There is no unique type, style, color or size to them, so, what makes these so special to the user?
Mocha Coffee: Learn About the Source and Try Our Recipes for Making Great Mochas
20 Mar
Posted by Coffeeadmin 
Depending on how we look at it, mocha coffee may be the tall drink made of coffee, cocoa and milk, often served with cream or, on the other hand mocha coffee may refer to the source.
Yemen is the source of true Mocha coffee. Some connoisseurs consider the Yemeni beans the best that money can buy. No doubt about it, for one reason or another, it is know the world over. Grown along steep terraced hillsides at an altitude of anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 feet, the harvested fruit is a small, hard coffee bean.
The name itself originates from the Yemeni port town on the Red Sea. From the varieties available Mocha Sanani and Mocha Mattari are considered the finest. Due to the harsh hot dry climate, the coffee beans are as unique as its distinct taste. No doubt about it, authentic Mocha coffee is a pleasure to drink.
Flavored coffee syrups are a popular method of changing the basic flavor of coffee. The flavor can be added directly to the gourmet coffee bean or directly to that freshly poured cup of coffee. Which ever you choose, syrup allows you to change the flavor to your own custom approval. Some of the most popular syrups are listed below and not listed in any particular order.
1. Vanilla flavored coffee syrups. Mmm, vanilla is a popular flavored syrup. Vanilla is actually a wonderful smell as well. Vanilla is popular because it is basic but adds a touch of elegance to everything it is added. Choosing vanilla is a popular choice for both beginners and connoisseurs of coffee. If normal vanilla is not quite your cup of coffee, then there are numerous other types: French vanilla and vanilla bean are just a couple.
2. Chocolate flavored coffee syrups. Almost everyone loves chocolate. Chocolate is considered a true delicacy fit for the highest of royalty. Chocolate can be either cheap or extremely expensive. However, chocolate coffee syrup is usually quite inexpensive and offers the coffee connoisseur the chance to have the authentic flavor of our beloved chocolate in our coffee. Nothing beats the flavor of chocolate in coffee. There are even specialty gourmet coffees that are mixed with chocolate: mochas.