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Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 28 May 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
We inherit DNA from our parents. DNA makes up our genes. Our genes control how cells behave. Less than 10% of prostate cancers are linked to these cell changes. Certain hormones may be the reason for prostate cancer. For example, high levels of male hormones or “androgens” may be part of the reason why some [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 15 May 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
Dark roasted coffee is more popular than ever, and the odds are that you may have enjoyed a dark roasted cup of Joe a time or two in your lifetime. However, as a coffee lover, it is important to understand the difference between dark and light roasted coffee because they are two diverse coffee styles. [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 11 May 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
Do you find yourself sometimes staring into the stainless steel thermos you take to work or use to carry coffee around and wonder how to get it really, really clean so the pesky dirt inside does not damage the taste of your beverage? Well, you are not alone in this and the following cleaning suggestions [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 07 May 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
The Republic of Cameroon is an African nation well known for both its geographic and ethnic diversity. Lying in the Northwest province of Cameroon, there is a mountainous region known as Boyo that is seeking to improve the standard of living for its many farmers. In the late 1990′s a farmers’ cooperative initiative was started [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 03 May 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
What is espresso? Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground. Compared to other brewing methods, usually espresso has a thicker consistency. In short, espresso is a method of making strong coffee. It is not a specific bean or roast level. Espresso is derived from a French [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 29 Apr 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
One common fact in life is that with age, you often become more conscious of protecting your health and preventing the development of diseases. If you are a postmenopausal woman with these concerns, you will be happy to know the latest research that drinking 1 to 3 cups of coffee each day will protect your [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 25 Apr 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
People often wonder how they take the caffeine out of coffee. Though this is a question most have never pondered, recent reports have emerged showing decaffeinated coffee can be bad for your health. Here are the facts you need to know in order to make an informed decision when you purchase decaf coffee: Two Different [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 21 Apr 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
In addition to creating wonderful Lavazza coffee beans, the company also sells two types of coffee makers so that customers can be their own barista and brew that perfect cup of coffee both at work and at home. The two coffee makers that Lavazza sells are its Lavazza Espresso Point and Lavazza Blue. The Lavazza [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 17 Apr 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
The French press coffee maker is not a new machine but it is an innovative one for as far as coffee makers go. It is popular in European countries where tea and coffee are consumed regular, but is also very well known and used in the United States. Many people are afraid of getting a [...]
Posted by Coffee Fundraising Ideas on 13 Apr 2011 | Filed under: Coffee Basics
In the late 1990s, the introduction of single serve coffee makers and brewing systems solved one problem of coffee drinkers who tend to brew more than they can drink. Putting the excess coffee on the heating pad cause the coffee to taste burnt after a while leaving you with only two choices: you either throw [...]
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