You don't have to be a barista to be a coffee expert. This article will give you an overview of coffee— processing, blending, grinding, and general tips on how to make the perfect cup. It's something to talk about the next time you meet your friends for coffee and cake, and will certainly help you brew the best in the comfort of your home. … [Read more...] about Be a coffee expert!
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Health benefits of coffee
I love my coffee. It wakes me up every morning (otherwise I'm a zombie the whole day), and it's part of some of my favorite rituals. Whenever I'm reading a book, meeting up with friends, writing in my journal, I usually have a big mug of coffee by my side. It's not just a source of caffeine; it's a source of comfort. So I was ecstatic to find out that moderate amounts of … [Read more...] about Health benefits of coffee
Drinking tea and coffee during pregnancy
Is it safe to indulge in a cup of coffee during pregnancy? Once a big pregnancy no-no, experts say that it's possible to take moderate amounts of caffeine. However, you need to consider caffeine from other source, and monitor the amount you consume each day. And here's another surprising bit of information: tea, once considered the safer alternative to coffee, isn't as safe as … [Read more...] about Drinking tea and coffee during pregnancy
8 Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Aaah, coffee—one of life's simple pleasures. Nothing like an espresso in the morning to jumpstart your day, or a frothy cappuccino after a delicious lunch. And you don't have to go to a café to get a good cup of coffee, either. You can brew the perfect cup right yourself! Once you master these simple techniques you'll wonder why you ever paid so much for those 'gourmet' … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee