Showing posts with label caffeinated. Show all posts
Showing posts with label caffeinated. Show all posts

Friday, January 23, 2009

Coffee Or Tea - Which Is Better For You?

While, it's mostly the caffeine that gets people going, a side benefit from drinking these beverages is that you may be boosting your immune system and helping to fight disease. Most people cannot function without either their morning cup of coffee or tea.

While the health benefits of drinking green tea have been much publicized, few people realize that drinking coffee can have health benefits as well but recent studies show that coffee may share some of the healthy attributes that green tea has shown.

Both coffee and green tea have been shown to contain compounds which have antibacterial properties that can help prevent tooth decay and may help to fight food poisoning. All of which help in glucose metabolism and result in those who regularly drink coffee having a reduced risk of diabetes. Like green tea, coffee has antioxidants including quinines, chlorogenic acid and tocopherols as well as essential minerals such as magnesium.

In addition, green tea may also help you lose weight and is said to help lower blood sugar and cholesterol as well as slow the aging process. Green tea has been shown to have a role in the prevention of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cataracts, and to help boost your immune system.

Other health benefits of coffee include a reduced risk of developing Parkinsons Disease, help in relieving asthma symptoms, stopping tension headaches, and inhibiting the formation of gallstones. Coffee is said to contain compounds that boost the activity of enzymes which may protect against colon cancer (according to animal studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry).

Some say 10 cups a day, others say you can experience the benefits with 3 cups a day. While most everyone agrees that the caffeinated should only be taken in small amounts (no more than 3 cups of coffee a day) to avoid the addictive qualities of the caffeine, it's a bit more vague on how much tea is recommended. When it comes to the question of how much coffee or tea you need to benefit the answers can be a bit confusing.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Coffee Club Membership Is A Joy For Coffee Lovers

Automatic shipment is very convenient, especially if you like your coffee first thing in the morning because this means you will never run out when you need it the most. This is a great way to taste new coffees, sample different varieties, find a brew that you really like and ultimately avoid a trip to the store to buy your favorite coffee. Each month, you will get a shipment of coffee delivered direct to your door. Reward yourself or your friends and relatives with coffee clubs by joining up and saving loads. Coffee club membership is a joy for coffee lovers The coffee club concept is relatively new but is taking the world by storm.

Usually it is one pound per month, but you can order more if you desire. Amounts vary from company to company also. Depending on the club, it could be your favorite flavor, or a different flavor every month. With flavors you can choose what coffee you want delivered each month, or allow the company to surprise you. Most clubs offer a coffee of the month and/or your choice of flavors. Clubs are now springing up all over America and different clubs have different offerings so it is easy to find one that suits you.

In addition to coffee, gourmet coffee clubs sometimes include extras like coffee mugs or books with coffee recipes in them. If the company has a sale or special offering, generally the club members will be the first to hear about it through the newsletter. When you join one of these clubs, you are also usually entitled to a members-only discount. Some clubs even offer newsletter subscriptions with informative articles about the month's featured coffee as well as coffee recipes and helpful hints about coffee making and removing coffee stains.

This is more work for the club but at the end of the day is done to induce you to buy more coffee. The choices are endless and are designed to cater specifically for each person's tastes. You can usually choose the length of your club membership, from three to twelve months, whether you want whole beans or ground, the type of grind you would like and finally, you can choose flavored or regular, caffeinated or decaf coffee. With clubs, the membership terms are usually fairy flexible.

If you Your recipient will like the convenience of having the coffee delivered on schedule, without having to reorder all the time. This is one gift that transcends borders. Most people appreciate a good cup of coffee; it is enjoyed around the world. you are looking for a unique business gift, think about giving a coffee club subscription. Gourmet coffee clubs make a great gift idea for holidays, birthdays, or as thank you gifts. This is where you purchase a subscription for a coffee of the month club, and your recipient gets coffee delivered to them each month. you are looking for a unique business gift, think about giving a coffee club membership. Gourmet coffee clubs make a great gift idea for holidays, birthdays, or as thank you gifts. This is where you purchase a subscription for a coffee of the month club, and your recipient gets coffee delivered to them each month. you are looking for a unique business gift, think about giving a coffee club membership. Gourmet coffee clubs make a great gift idea for holidays, birthdays, or as thank you gifts. An idea for a coffee of the month club, and your recipient gets coffee delivered to them each month.

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

my first keurig

I was initially skeptical when a good friend mentioned that I must purchase a Keurig Single Cup Coffee Brewer. Greg, who unfortunately lives out of town, is the same friend who's opinion I trusted most. With a little online research and a lot of assurance from him, I decided to purchase the Special Edition B60 Single Cup Coffee Brewer. Now with the machine and its many varieties of coffee, tea and cocoa packets in my possession, I was ready to start brewing.
Since my past consisted of only owning multi-cup drip coffee makers, I was excited to realize my days of chugging hours old sludge were over. I always despised making a full jug of four, eight or twelve cups of coffee each day, just to pour the majority away hours later. What a waste. In the present, my life has changed with the Keurig Single Cup, brewing one delicious hot cup of coffee or tea at a time. It's been 10 years since the introduction of the innovative Keurig single-cup brewing system. Sometimes I'm slow in realizing new advancements and the Keurig is no exception. Since you can't make up lost time, I shall move forward with my large variety of coffees, teas, and cocoas and start making some delicious treats.
Let us first start with the type of water to use. Tap water is fine, however I suggest bottled spring water if you want a better tasting coffee. Next, you will have to shop for the patented Keurig K-cups. They offer more than 190 varieties of coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. Varieties of coffee from light to extra bold, flavored, decaffeinated, half-caffeinated, to full caffeine all from famous name blends. Several different varieties of tea are also available, as well as Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa. My favorites included Emerils Big Easy Bold Coffee with its invigorating deep smokey flavor, and the Celestial Seasonings Decaffeinated Green Tea with its smooth flavor and natural goodness using a compound that occurs naturally in the tea leaves. I found the full-bodied brew of this green tea an evening delight, relaxing me prior to bedtime.
Now that you made your choice of coffee or tea, all you have to do is turn on the brewer, and fill with the desired amount of water. The brewer will notify you when the right amount of water is in the machine. Place a single serve cup beneath, choose your cup size and hit brew button. Wow, this is simple! In less than a minute the Keurig well say when the cup of coffee or tea is ready. After using the coffee maker cup the manufacturer recommends, you can rinse out the machine by brewing a cup of hot water without a K-cup. This ensures a perfect cup for the next person who may choose a different flavor. This is especially helpful for the Keurig coffee maker in the office. Speaking of office, now I know where i'll put my Second Keurig Coffee Maker . If I only had a summer home. Before I forget, I must once again thank Greg for another excellent recommendation.




Second Keurig Coffee Maker

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