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Coffee as a benefit? Who’d guess that a beautiful, flavorful drink can add to our daily lives?        Coffee without additives and roasted correctly has some health benefits! Drinking 3-4 cups per day can provide health benefits. Try to avoid cream, sugar, or milk as much as possible. It is better  to add  almond or soy milk for your coffee. Natural products such as Vanilla and cinnamon can be added for taste and still be beneficial for you. Once roasted, coffee beans are loaded with Antioxidants. Paired with the coffee's magnesium it can affect the body's blood sugar levels  and possibly...

First we need to know why we make cold brew coffee. It is sweeter and smoother than regular coffee.  Often tastes  more flavorful and less bitter.  It’s great on a hot day. Cold brew is catching on and more folks are enjoying it at a rate increase of 25% per year!        To make cold brew coffee you need Coarse ground coffee, cold or room temperature water, mix, let it steep for 12 to 24 hours. Filter out the coffee grounds and you now have cold brew coffee.   Questions to ask: What coffee is best to use?   What’s the best recipe...

What exactly is caffeine? Caffeine is a Natural stimulant found in coffee as well as other products such as tea and coco plants. It stimulates the brain and central nervous system. Today about 90% of North Americans consume a caffeinated product daily. Once consumed, it is absorbed into the bloodstream. It does affect various organs. Mainly the brain. Allowing us to stay alert and awake by blocking adenosine that allows the brain to relax and feel tired.       Some effects of caffeine are alert brain, rapid heart rate, diarrhea and heartburn! Caffeine is contained in over 60 plants. Positive effects include...

    You can tell if your beans are fresh quickly and without too much work.  Ask yourself, are they from a reputable company?  Where did you purchase the coffee beans?  Are they date specific?  Where is the Roastery located?  What type of coffee beans are they?        Asking these questions will help you understand how the coffee industry works overall.  There are always specific changes made by some companies that determine the freshness of your coffee beans.  For instance if you buy coffee beans that are brought into the market by one specific company and they are...