• Why Does Coffee Make Me Tired? Shouldn't It Wake Me Up?

    Par blogout dans Accueil le 16 Juin 2020 à 18:43

    Why Does Coffee Make Me ?Tired? Shouldn't It Wake Me Up?

    Because coffee (and the caffeine it contains) is a stimulant the body produces cortisol when we drink it. Cortisol is a 'stress' hormone which prompts us to wake up every morning. It also helps us when we are in the fight or flight mode. When this happens the body reacts by releasing its energy stores which are normally reserved for use when we need to fight to survive. This is why we have a surge of energy which is responsible for giving us the extra strength we need to ensure our survival when we are faced with a dangerous situation. If our store of energy is not replaced, we feel drained when the boost we experienced because of our caffeine intake has dissipated. The caffeine in our coffee will use up our muscle glucose and so our blood sugar level falls. This loss of blood sugar can cause us to feel sad, tired, or irritable.

    There are other possible reasons for experiencing tiredness after an intake of caffeine. One of these is that you are stressed or exhausted, or both, so the crash that usually comes after drinking coffee is exacerbated.

    Another possible reason is that you suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). If you do you have probably realized that you react to stimulants the way other people react to depressants.

    Another possibility is that you usually drink coffee in particular circumstances and perhaps you drink it with a certain food or even with another drink which makes you feel sleepy. In such a case you notice your reaction to coffee, but it isn't the actual cause of your tiredness. You will need to stop eating some foods to find out which could be the problem ones. Eliminate all those which could potentially be causing your problem for a month. You should also stop drinking coffee for the same period. Then you can reintroduce coffee into your life slowly. Try drinking your usual amount of coffee for one day only and monitor your reactions. If you don't react, coffee isn't your problem.

    If coffee isn't the problem, you may need to monitor your intake of caffeine which is contained in high-energy drinks. In fact, the less you consume them, the better for your body.

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  • Unusual Facts About Coffee

    Par blogout dans Accueil le 16 Juin 2020 à 18:43

    Unusual Facts About Coffee

    There are many unusual facts about coffee and some are very surprising. Everyone probably knows by now that coffee beans were discovered in Ethiopia by a goatherd around 800 AD. He noticed that his goats became more frisky, after eating the 'berries' on a particular bush. He investigated and discovered coffee beans. How he managed to brew his first coffee after that is a matter of speculation.

    You know perhaps that antioxidants are very beneficial to us. They can halt the aging process and combat those free radicals that can cause cancer. Red wine, grape juice, and green tea are rich in antioxidants, but a mug of coffee has more antioxidants in it than a mug of grape juice. Who would have thought it?

    Apart from oil, coffee is the most traded commodity in the world. Americans usually start their day with a coffee and actually consume around 400 million cups of it per day. It was first taken to New York, then called New Amsterdam, in the mid 17th century. It was not hugely popular until after 1773 and the Boston Tea Party when the colonists threw chests of tea into the sea at Boston harbour. Before this, tea was as popular in America as it was in Britain. Increases in taxes saw its popularity decline.

     

    The most expensive coffee in the world isn't Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. It's a rare coffee called Kopi Luwak which costs around 600 US dollars a pound, although prices fluctuate as they do with other commodities. The really surprising thing about this coffee is that the beans are eaten first of all by a Sumatran wildcat. They are only used after the cat has excreted them.

    Coffee has had its ups and downs over the centuries, and it was banned in Mecca in the early 16th century, as it was believed that it could stimulate radical thinking. Italian clerics also tried to ban it in the same century as they thought that it was satanic, but this attempt was doomed to failure as the pope, Clement VII, loved the beverage and removed the ban. He even went so far as to have coffee baptized!

    Coffee is almost the national drink of Turks now, but the Ottoman emperor Murad IV, imposed punishments on people who drank coffee, which included them being thrown into the sea or beaten.

    In Europe, the Swedes declared all coffee-making equipment illegal in 1746 and then in 1777, in Prussia Frederick the Great declared that beer was superior to coffee as he wanted to prevent the possible collapse of the beer industry.

    It is clear that since its discovery coffee has been both loved and hated.

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  • Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Coffee Brewing

    Par blogout dans Accueil le 16 Juin 2020 à 18:42

    Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Coffee Brewing

    Mmm, there's nothing like freshly brewed coffee in the morning. For some people, coffee is the number one must have, and if you are one of those lucky people that can't stop loving coffee in the morning then you'll be pleased to know there are other ways to brew coffee.

    There are so many takes on how to brew coffee - from decorative foam to French presses. In this article we present our top ten tips and tricks for brewing coffee. Enjoy your next cup of hot joe!

     

    1. Decorating your own lattes

    with some practice it's possible for anyone at home to decorate their coffee in a way they probably thought only baristas could pull off. Baristas make it look simple, and if you do it then you can also get great and positive results - especially since you are not a barista who's being rushed to perform four jobs at once.

    The trick is to work with the milk and make it frothy without any big bubbles and then pour it into the coffee cup at an angle.

    2. Buy fresh whole bean coffee

    Don't buy the pre-ground coffee. Buy fresh beans. Most coffee companies don't bother with dates for when the beans were packaged - it's likely the beans were left there for months after picking. Fresh coffee goes off pretty quickly. To find fresh beans, it's best to check coffee shops, and some coffee shops will roast them right there, and that means fresher coffee for a great brew.

    pre-roasted coffee beans also mean the beans are discharging more carbon dioxide, meaning that the escaping gases remove more flavor from the coffee than freshly grounded and roasted beans.

    3. Use good quality water

     

    The quality of your water matters when it gets to the time for you to brew coffee. Hard water, which is full of extra minerals, won't bond as well to the coffee that's brewing, which leads to a weak coffee and not what you were hoping for. Worse, using this high content mineral water could result in limescale build up in your coffee maker. If you use this type of water then you will need to descale your coffee machine regularly, something you do not want.

    Heavily filtered water can also lead to other problems when you brew coffee, but lightly filtered water will be perfect. Also, the best temperature for water for brewing coffee is 88 to 94 degrees centigrade.

     

    4. How to cold-brew for a different flavor to your coffee

     

    Cold brewing your coffee is a great option if you love iced-coffee and want to avoid buying pricey iced-coffee.

    There are many ways to brew coffee that can be iced, but there are also machines that make this possible. A benefit is that this method eliminates the acids that coffee produces. This method also brings out different ranges of flavor for the coffee lover to indulge in, however some dislike it because there is no acidity.

    Alternatively, you can use a special jar, called a mason jar. It's really easy - you just take your ground coffee, pour it into the jar, and then pour in cold water before placing the water into your fridge for 12 to 24 hours. When it's ready, just strain the grounds out and serve with ice. Give it a try!

    Also, if you want to sweeten it up, add a caramel syrup, or something similar.

     

    5. Measure your coffee out

    When you begin to brew coffee, figure out which ratio of the coffee you measure out is the strongest, and which one is the weakest so then you get a great coffee experience without weakening it or making it too strong for your tastes.

    The most common ratio is 1 liter of water to 60 grams of ground coffee, and the easiest way to get this is to simply measure the coffee out on a set of scales, however, it's also possible to measure it out by simply measuring out 60 grams by using a spoon.

     

    6. Pre-infusion, or the bloom

    Always make sure that you remove the carbon dioxide from the coffee grounds or your brew will be weak. If you've got a coffee machine, make sure it's got a setting that covers this, and make sure it's always on.

    Coffee blooms are common in coffee shops. It's created by the roasting procedure, and the heart causes carbon dioxide to be captured by the bean and trapped. When the roasting is completed the gases are discharged slowly. This is called "degassing." Ideally, if you use freshly roasted beans, the coffee will have more flavor than roasted and ground beans that have been left untouched for days.

     

    7. Brewing and diluting for weaker coffee

    If you want to brew coffee, that's great, don't brew it for too long, just increase how much ground coffee you have already. If, however, you prefer it weaker, then simply don't brew it for a shorter time but rather brew it correctly and then you dilute it to drink afterwards.

     

    8. Tips for using filter paper

    If you prefer to use filter paper to brew the coffee grounds then gently pour hot water over the filter paper so that it is wet before use. This will remove the likelihood of getting that papery/cardboard like taste in your mouth that you'd likely get if you just pour the water over the coffee grounds if the paper is dry before you start. If you pre-wet the paper, then you'll clean it and get rid of that papery taste, meaning you'll still have a great tasting cup of coffee.

    When you're brewing a cup of coffee with this method, pour the hot water over the coffee grounds in a circular motion so that the water from the coffee slowly appears in the pot. This is called the bloom. Keep pouring more water slowly over the grounds, let it take its time to seep, and then wait for the coffee to collect at the bottom of the pot.

     

    9. Flavored coffees

    If you prefer your coffee to have different tastes, for instance a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla or almond extracts, then pour some of those extracts into the cream or milk. Sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg over the coffee, or you could even sprinkle some other ground spices like cardamom for a coffee which is more spiced and different than the type you know.

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  • Good Communication Is As Stimulating As a Decent Cup of Coffee

    Par blogout dans Accueil le 16 Juin 2020 à 18:42

    Good Communication Is As Stimulating As a Decent Cup of Coffee

    good communication is as stimulating as a decent cup of coffee... and just as hard to sleep after.

    After meeting potential clients for the first time, I replay the meeting on a continuous loop... all night.

    If you have the meeting set up then you have your foot in the door, now all you have to do is impress them.

     

    Here are a few pointers:

     

    Most importantly - do your homework on your client/their company/market they are in, a Google search takes seconds but can reap huge rewards.

    Chose your meeting space wisely, if it's a cafe then is there a quiet room you can use, out of the way so you can talk in peace? If not then is your space clear of clutter but reflects your personality? Can you showcase your talent without it being too obvious - unless that's the whole point then go for it..show off?

    Dress smartly/professionally but not out of character - you have to be comfortable too.

    Be aware of your body language - you may be nervous but try not to show it. Take deep breaths, smile & enjoy it.

    Start with small talk & don't go straight into the business it will overwhelm the situation.

    Buy decent coffee - I know we own a coffee business but I can't emphasize enough how little effort it takes to serve amazing tasting coffee.

    Now you can talk business - make sure you have also researched their competitors & those industries aligned with their business.

    Gently critique their business - what they are good at, what they are not good out, list how you can help them improve.

    Ask them what they like about their business what they don't like & what they are looking for.

    Ask open-ended questions, take notes & repeat their answers so you know that the information is correct.

    Only say "Yes" or agree to work with them if you are 100% sure you can deliver.

    If the client has taken time out to meet with you then chances are they want to work with you.

    Take all the information you have, write it down in a contractual agreement, making sure both parties understand the small print... and you are both happy with it.

    Amazing coffee isn't expensive & if you get it right your prospective client will be impressed right from the start.

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  • Designer Coffee: How Far We've Come

    Par blogout dans Accueil le 16 Juin 2020 à 18:41

    Designer Coffee: How Far We've Come

    In the 1950s. coffee was the breakfast beverage of choice, but it was frequently overboiled, weak and usually pretty tasteless. Unless you had traveled to Europe you didn't know the difference, it was just the way coffee was. Those lucky enough to visit France or Italy had an "aha" moment when they first raised a cappuccino or a cup of French roast to their lips, breathed in the aroma and took their first sip. Zowie, this was not Maxwell House, to be sure. For the more adventurous, coffee presses and funnel carafes made a slight difference, but it wasn't until the early 1970s when trends began to change and new milestones influenced the world of coffee forever. Those most memorable include:

    Decaf - in its small orange packets of instant was awful, as were most coffee substitutes, but once cans of pale brown grounds became available, Americans consumed it more readily, and many restaurants started brewing it, sometime in the 1960s, although decaf had been around for decades; freeze-dried was not much better;

    Mr Coffee - launched in 1972, when former baseball legend Joltin' Joe DiMaggio first smirked on television about the new Mr. Coffee, Americans were intrigued and soon flocked to stores, buying it in droves; gone were the days of overboiled and scorched coffee forever; two years later, a staggering 5 million had been scooped up (roughly half of all coffeemakers sold in that time period) and people tossed their percolators;

    Soon to follow was an influx of European drip coffeemakers, like Braun and Krupps, as the revolution began;

    Although several Starbucks coffee shops already existed in Seattle in the early 1970s they sold only beans and accessories, not actual coffee drinks and drip coffee to consume on the spot, but ten years later Howard Schultz, who had a coffee machine import business, saw the potential, bought the company and began serving hot freshly brewed on the spot, setting the entire industry on fire;

    Once people got hooked on their first lattes and cappuccinos, they looked to purchase at-home espresso makers, although the first ones were a bit challenging for most and could blow up at a moment's notice; these days they are far more user-friendly;

     

    Peet's Coffee - beginning in 1966, a small coffee shop in northern California, sold only beans in the early years and seemed content with just a local operation, only to see what they were missing and eventually joined the stampede, opening shops nationally, serving coffee and coffee drinks, followed by Green Mountain, Caribou and Green Leaf Tea and Coffee;

    Frappuccino drinks- (inspired by Italian ices and slushes) was introduced and made wildly popular by Starbuck's in 1994;

    In 2003 - Keurig introduced a kitchen counter top machine which made one cup at a time, ideal for home use and small offices;

    These days, eighty percent of Americans drink coffee at home sometime during the day, and millions more stop off at drive-through kiosks, coffee bars and convenience stores to get their fix. It's readily available bottled and cold, residing next to soft drinks in the checkout counters of supermarkets, and our beloved cold designer slushes and flavored concoctions can be whipped up in our coffee shop of choice. Mercifully, gone are the days of workplace vending machine coffee, instant and vapid substitutes, which don't fool anyone. We are finally a sophisticated society, probably viewed by Western Europeans as coming very late to the party but having arrived just the same

     

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