According to the legend, coffee was discovered in the 9th century by an Ethiopian goat herder named Khaldi. He noticed that his normally lethargic goats were more energetic after eating some red berries. He decided to try them too and notice quite a surge in his energy levels. That's how coffee was originally discovered. Fast forward till today. Almost 80% of US adult ... Continue Reading
The Best Time To Drink Coffee (It’s Not What You Think)
1.4 billion cups of coffee sold daily around the world, 45% of in US alone! If your first thought in the morning is about the aromatic cup of coffee, you have to read this article till the end. Your day starts with a quick walk to the kitchen to get the coffee going before you even brush your teeth. You know that you are able to count on that reliable shot of caffeine in ... Continue Reading
Good Coffee, Bad Coffee: How Decaf Coffee Is Made
(BeWellBuzz) A major challenge merchants face when decaffeinating coffee is maintaining flavor. The caffeine contains much of the bean's yum-factor, and the processing draws out more than caffeine but also other important flavor chemicals. It turns out that the popular stimulant doesn't separate easily from its vessel, so manufacturers have had to devise methods powerful enough ... Continue Reading
Caffeine Profile: How Caffeine Affects Your Brain
(BeWellBuzz) Caffeine is probably the single most popular psychoactive drug available in the United States of America and around the world. It's surrounded by controversy because it seems to have health benefits as well as risks. Most people know that caffeine is inadvisable during pregnancy, can keep you awake, help you lose weight, and make you either exceedingly enthusiastic ... Continue Reading