Category General – Origins – History

There seems to be a lot of conflicting research about coffee, caffeine, and health. Are they good for you, or not? Where can I find the most reliable information?

Recent research does not seem to be conflicting at all, it shows there are many health benefits to drinking coffee including disease prevention and a longer life. Caffeine, by itself, can be beneficial when consumed in moderation, or it can also be abused by overdosing. Coffee contains much more than…

As a coffee enthusiast, what are the advantages of grinding your coffee just before it’s brewed, and what tips and tricks can help prevent a bitter tasting cup of coffee?

The advantage is freshness, not only with grinding just before brewing but also with roasting just before grinding and brewing. Coffee will not be bitter if it is freshly roasted, ground, and brewed. A bitter tasting coffee is indicative of coffee that has been roasted and then sitting and becoming…

Do you start your day with coffee?

Yes I do! My morning ritual involves roasting, grinding, and brewing…..and then meditating with and savoring my coffee with each sip. My practice is similar (I would imagine) to what the discoverers and first users of coffee were doing more than 1,000 years ago. History describes these early adopters as…