A recent study performed by the University of Toronto reports that caffeinated beverages can help lower your chances to developing UV-related skin cancer. The findings are reported by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and state: “Multiple human epidemiologic studies link caffeinated (but not decaffeinated) beverage intake with significant decreases in several types…
We have recently added three new varieties of organic coffee beans to our collection of gourmet coffees. Organic Peru ‘Andes’ Gold Straight from the Andes Mountains in Peru, South America these Andes Gold coffee beans are 100% organic and have the added feature of low acidity which means they are easier on your stomach. You…
Have you heard of the coffee belt before? It’s the region that spans the equator and wraps around our planet, roughly enclosed by the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. This region is ideal for growing and cultivating coffee beans. Unique features include: Soil Climate Temperature Altitudes Countries Famous for their Coffee There…
I recently discovered Jonathan’s Card – a pay it forward type experiment where the Starbucks App featuring Jonathan’s gift card is being made available to the public. All you have to do is save the picture to your smart phone and take it in to any Starbucks (apparently it works in the United States but…
As an alternative to regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee is growing in popularity across North America. Many coffee lovers appreciate that it won’t keep them up for hours at night and that it doesn’t make them jittery or affect their concentration. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about Decaf Coffee Beans. We also introduce…
How to Drink Coffee with a Sensitive Stomach Perhaps you are one of the many coffee lovers who have given up on coffee because it makes your stomach hurt too much. From a scientific standpoint coffee is acidic. When consumed it can increase your urine pH level to 5.0 which classifies the beverage as an…
Hot summer days often demand sipping on a perfectly brewed iced coffee to keep cool. We have had some requests for tips on brewing iced coffee as well as the best coffee beans to use for making iced coffee. Here is one take on making “The Perfect Iced Coffee” by The Pioneer Woman that you…
We are proud to announce our new collection of Flavored Coffee Beans! In the past we have focused on gourmet coffee beans which includes Origin coffee beans and premium Blended coffee beans. We have just recently added Flavored Coffee Beans to our online coffee bean store. Our Flavored Coffee is: Made from 100% Arabica Coffee…
A recent article put out by San Antonio’s Kens5.com explored 32 new ways to use your coffee filters. While you can read the entire list, here are my favorite suggestions: Fresh Smelling Gym Bag Pour odor absorbing baking soda into a filter and secure it with an elastic band. Add the pouch into your gym…
In a recent article published by the Los Angeles Times titled, Caffeine: Best friend you ever had or your worst enemy? we learn some of the pros and cons about how our body reacts to consuming caffeine. The article is based on findings of a registered dietitian named Ruth Frechman. Frechman says that our bodies…
