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  Coffee is the new Antioxidant  Green coffee beans have supplied a new player in the antioxidant arena. An extract of green coffee beans has been found to have a stronger antioxidant effect than established antioxidants like green tea and grape seed extract. The active constituent in coffee that is responsible for its many health benefits is a compound called chlorogenic acid. It neutralizes free radicals and addresses the problem of hydroxyl radicals, both of which can lead to cellular degeneration if left unchecked. Chlorogenic acid also helps regulate metabolism. Compared to green tea and grape seed extract, green coffee bean extract is twice as effective in absorbing oxygen free radicals. One of the advantages of using the green coffee bean extract is that the negative effects of coffee are avoided. The chlorogenic acid is thought to boost metabolism by changing the way glucose is taken up by the body. And it does contain caffeine acids, which give a boost to energy levels like re

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A Brief Overview Of Gourmet Coffee

  The word Gourmet is used to refer to the fancier grade, cut, or quality of many of the foods and beverages we consume. Gourmet foods and drinks have long been associated as the regular fare for the rich and famous who can afford the higher pricing that often accompanies many of these finer food and beverage versions. Coffee is a beverage that has been available in cheap, regular, and gourmet versions for a long time and the consumption rate of coffee among people from around the world continues to increase every year. Gourmet coffee may have once only been served in the finest dining establishments and found being served mostly in the homes of the upper class, but gourmet coffee is widely available and affordable to a variety of people and is found in a variety of settings today. Coffee is made from coffee beans which are found within the berries that develop and ripen on a number of smaller evergreen bush plant species known as the Coffea plant. After ripening, coffee berries are ha

The Complicated Road To Complicated Coffee

  We don’t see as much plain coffee these days as we used to. What could be the reason for it? It’s probably because it is very easy these days to brew up a cup of gourmet coffee for your family, friends, and acquaintances. There are now coffee clubs and coffee social areas where coffee is taking on the look of a social group. These meeting places can take place within the shops and community or on the Internet. Gone are the days when you just went to a coffee shop to get a regular cup of coffee. This is happening because of an obsession with coffee fans all over the world for the gourmet or specialty coffee. These people visit all the coffee specialty stores and order it from catalogs or the Internet. They love grinding the coffee beans themselves. And when they take trips to places like to Asia, they look for and bring back the specialty coffees. Now we have “coffee tasting” events much like wine tasting. There are even interior design products and furniture coming on the market tout

The Art of Coffee Roasting

Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh-brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Maxwell House Coffee, did you even know that coffee comes in different roasts? Did you know that you can roast your own coffee beans at home? If you think that the aroma of your fresh ground coffee beans can’t be beaten, get a home coffee roaster, you’ll be in Java Heaven. Roasting the coffee beans is what imparts flavor. Similar to the making of fine wine or a hand-rolled cigar, some consider the roasting of coffee beans as an art. Those that describe coffee use some of the same vocabularies they use to describe wine. Depending on the roast level chosen the beans to take on different flavor characteristics. The lighter the coffee bean the less flavor it will have, the darker the coffee bean the stronger the flavor it will have. There are generally four different categories of roast. A light roast (American), a medium roast (Breakfast), a dark roast (French), and darkest roast (Ita

Can Coffee Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes

  Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. Coffee reduces risk of diabetes Research suggests that people who drink coffee are less likely to get type 2 diabetes. It isn’t known whether the caffeine or some other ingredient in coffee is responsible for its protective effects. The researchers wanted to see whether there is a link between diabetes and drinking coffee and green, black, and oolong tea. Participants completed a detailed questionnaire about their health, lifestyle habits, and how much coffee and tea they drank. The questionnaire was repeated at the end of the 5-year follow-up period. When other factors were accounted for, researchers found that the more green tea and co

When does Life begin?

Life Begins after your first cup of Coffee

Do You Like To Make Coffee One Cup At A Time?

Have you ever tried a single cup coffee maker?  These are a great addition to any coffee-drinking household. When I look at my parents, it’s hard not to notice their love for coffee. They prefer a coffee pot drip beverage, over a caramel macchiato. In fact, they will brew a pot of coffee two or three times on any given day. This is probably common in most households. The only problem with this system is it doesn’t make much sense. I can’t help but notice what they’re wasting. Many times they will brew an entire pot of coffee simply to drink a single cup. That’s not efficient. Well, this is why they invented the single cup, coffee maker. The minute I spotted this cool innovation, I purchased one for my parents. With a single cup coffee maker, you don’t have to brew that full pot every time. This machine actually makes a single, fresh cup of coffee with no mess or waste. How cool is that? This is perfect for those who live alone, or merely want a single cup of coffee at a time. Not every