Festive mishaps with coffee
From time to time, we all have accidents and spillages.
Chances are that these little mishaps increase over the festive period, when we celebrate with friends and can become overtired and stretched.
Do not panic if you have spilled some coffee on your clothes.
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What should you drink to give you a boost?
If you are after a bit of a pick-me-up or something with a kick, there are a wealth of drinks products on the market which make claims to have the capacity to help you out – especially at this time of year.
When energy levels dip and we are tired or feel under the weather, as we head towards the festive period, many of us could use a bit of a stimulant.
There have been various reports in the press, however, about a recent study which investigated the notion of energy drinks.
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How effective is green coffee?
With the festive season underway, many of us are likely to overdo things in terms of eating and drinking in the not-too-distant future.
As we all know, the January press will be filled with ideas for shedding excess Christmas pounds, thanks to our overindulgence.
One weight loss idea that has been noted in the news recently is the consumption of green coffee bean extracts.
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Mums open coffee shop
I was wandering down the canal near the World Heritage Site city of Bath recently and stumbled upon a rather innovative and eye-catching canal boat.
There was an inviting plank, leading from the path to the boat and a series of tables and chairs around on the grassy banks next to it too.
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Coffee rust problem attacked
As with all plants, coffee is susceptible to certain diseases and one familiar problem has caused something of a problem recently, as reported in Dominican Today.
It transpires that there is a plague of coffee rust which is affecting many coffee plants and so drastic action is necessary.
What is coffee rust?
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Do you prefer to drink at an independent coffee shop?
I, for one, tend to go out of my way to drink my cup of coffee at an independent coffee house if I can.
Why?
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What is Black Ivory Coffee?
There has been a story in the Australian news recently that may raise a few eyebrows.
It all has to do with coffee and elephants.
Does this sound cryptic?
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The benefits of coffee re diabetes
There has been much talk of the results of a study in the coffee news recently and it all has to do with the relationship between coffee and diabetes.
The report was published by a not-for-profit organisation, which is dedicated to the study of the relationship between health and coffee: it is called the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee.
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Who is the Micro Roaster of the Year?
In October this year, Roast Magazine awarded Olympia Coffee Roasting Company the title of Micro Roaster of the Year.
Impressed?
The Olympia company was chosen as being at the top of its game in terms of producing speciality coffee.
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Coffee Community expert shares barista tips
Have you ever wanted to know how baristas operate a coffee machine to get the best out of it?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get a professional demonstration at the click of a button, to show you how to make the perfect cup of coffee?
No-one likes wading through manuals and guidebooks, do they?
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