http://thecoffeedrinker.com Exotic Gourmet Coffee And Those Who Love It Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:57:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 http://thecoffeedrinker.com/interesting-news-from-where-i-once-lived/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/interesting-news-from-where-i-once-lived/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:54:21 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=247 Ok, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not surprised by much that happens these days.  However, when it happens in a small town where one lived for a good part of life, it is a little strange. Seems a woman in Bryant, Arkansas put valium in her boss’, a local veterinarian, coffee because “he [...]]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/interesting-news-from-where-i-once-lived/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-skin-cancer-a-connection/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-skin-cancer-a-connection/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:27:50 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=223 What if your favorite drink could prevent skin cancer?  Well, it may be possible since a new study shows that caffeine aids in destroying human cells damaged by ultraviolet light, a key component in developing skin cancer. This conclusion was outlined in the February 26th online issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology and the development [...]]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-skin-cancer-a-connection/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-may-protect-against-stroke/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-may-protect-against-stroke/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:58:09 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=219 Not to sound breathless about the latest health news about coffee, but UCLA has recently released a research alert regarding coffee and stroke risk. UCLA analyzed national health survey data and found that, in the adult population, stroke (and other vascular risk factors) decrease as the number of daily cups of coffee increase.  Yippee! Symptoms of stroke [...]]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-may-protect-against-stroke/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-chocolate-pairing/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-chocolate-pairing/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:37:46 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=213 Muse Coffee meets Chocolopolis. Continuing our coffee and chocolate theme:  Last night was the night to be in Seattle.  Two Seattle shops, Muse Coffee and ]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-chocolate-pairing/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-chocolate-and-facebook/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-chocolate-and-facebook/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:33:52 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=205 There seems to be some new addictions for our cousins “across the pond” in Great Britain.  Nope, it’s not sex, drugs or rock-n-roll.  According to a new study into modern lifestyles, Britain’s new addictions are coffee, chocolate and Facebook. The study researched the lifestyles of under 30 people in Britain.  The participants were asked to complete [...]]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-chocolate-and-facebook/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/making-cafe-au-lait/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/making-cafe-au-lait/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:18:25 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=200 I found this quick little video on making Cafe Au Lait. Enjoy. Subscribe to My Newsletter Discover the latest news, updates, and new products on your favorite drink. . .coffee. Name: Email:   Powered by Optin Form Adder Technorati Tags: cafe au lait, french press, Gourmet Coffee, Online Coffee ]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/making-cafe-au-lait/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/instant-coffee-instant-success-or-instant-disaster/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/instant-coffee-instant-success-or-instant-disaster/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:06:41 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=193 You know you are in troubled economic times when THE coffee icon is trying to create instant success.  Starbucks is now in the instant coffee business. Last Thursday, Vivek Varma, Starbucks Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs issued a memo announcing that the Seattle-based coffee giant will introduce an instant coffee to its stores by February 18th. Varma [...]]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/instant-coffee-instant-success-or-instant-disaster/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/blended-coffee-beans-vs-100-only/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/blended-coffee-beans-vs-100-only/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:54:47 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=175 A frequently asked question (FAQ) is, “Which is better, blended coffees or 100% beans?”  Well that’s like asking, “Which tastes better, the chicken or the egg?”  The correct answer, in both cases is, “it depends.” It depends on what you are trying to accomplish.  And you will discover the approach in just a moment.  But first, [...]]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/blended-coffee-beans-vs-100-only/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/im-shocked-by-this-coffee/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/im-shocked-by-this-coffee/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:29:15 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=150 Well, it was bound to happen.  There is a new category of coffee on the market called hyper-caffeinated coffee.  The leading brand is named, appropriately, Shocked, and their motto is “Sleep is Overrated!” Like the Jolt cola of several years ago it being marketed purely on its “pick you up” characteristics.  Now this is just news, [...]]]> http://thecoffeedrinker.com/im-shocked-by-this-coffee/feed/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-chocolate/ http://thecoffeedrinker.com/coffee-and-chocolate/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:42:35 +0000 TheCoffeeDrinker http://thecoffeedrinker.com/?p=136 Few things inspire the intense devotion and passion as does coffee.  However, one of those “things” that does is chocolate.  And few things are paired together as well as coffee and chocolate.  I drink a fair amount of green tea, but when it comes to enjoying chocolate it is my coffee that I reach for. 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