Coffee Facts

Coffee has been said to cause stunted growth in adolescents and teens due to caffeine’s interaction with calcium. But is it true? Can coffee stunt your growth? What do the studies reveal? Coffee cannot stunt growth. While coffee does slightly increase calcium elimination, the amount eliminated is so small that it can easily be replaced…

Coffee is a great way to boost energy but comes with a vicious backlash that can make you very sleepy. People rely on caffeine to pick them up during the long hours after lunch but often fail to realize that they could be setting a tired trap for themselves. What are some reasons why coffee…

For much of my adult life, I was a die-hard tea lover. But in 2004, I tried coffee and have never looked back. One of the things I loved about tea was its tremendous health benefits. After I started drinking coffee, I worried that I was losing out on that. So is coffee good for…

Whether you take your coffee with cream, your cappuccino with an extra espresso shot, or your latte with added vanilla, you are here because, like us, you absolutely love coffee. No matter how you make it, there is something addicting about the brew. Literally, it’s addicting. It’s called caffeine, and it is what gives coffee…

I know Keurig machines aren’t intelligent (…yet), but sometimes it feels like a conspiracy when they only fail on the days I want coffee the most. Here are the Keurig troubleshooting tips I’ve learned so you can get back to enjoying your coffee and working on the important things. Products And Lifespans These are the…

I used to think my Keurig coffee maker was self-cleaning. Boiling water is sanitary, so that’s all my Keurig needs, right?  Wrong! I have since learned that mold and minerals can build up and cause problems with my Keurig. Regular cleaning and descaling are imperative to keep a clean and efficiently running coffee brewer.  In…

‘Wherever it has been introduced, it has found revolution. It has been the world’s most radical drink in that its function has always been to make people think. And when the people begin to think they become dangerous to tyrants.’ William Ukers   Coffee is such an essential part of our cultural identity in the West…

If you’re one of the many billion people who consume coffee every day, you’ve probably thought about what to do with your excess coffee grounds. Well, most people follow their instincts and throw the grounds away. However, after reading this post, you might think twice before ditching your grounds.  Coffee grounds naturally contain essential nutrients…

Many gardeners are discovering the benefits of adding used coffee grounds, the leftovers of your morning cup of java, to their garden.  Used coffee grounds can provide your garden with higher nitrogen levels, making it great for plants that require acidic, low pH soil. It can also prevent snails and slugs, and keep cats from…

For many of us, that first cup of coffee is one of the number one things we look forward to in the morning. Whether we have a busy day ahead of us or just starting a relaxing weekend, coffee is a necessity.  With so much comfort inside one little cup, it’s important to brew that…

People love to drink coffee, but not everyone can manage the caffeine. Fortunately, decaf coffee exists. Since coffee naturally comes caffeinated, you might worry if decaf coffee beans can brew a healthy cup.  To make decaffeinated coffee, manufacturers need to remove caffeine. Over 100 years ago, when scientists first began removing caffeine, they used toxic…

Do you have problems becoming fully alert in the morning without your coffee? I need caffeine in the morning to shake off my overnight sleepiness, and then I sometimes need some in the middle of the day because I start feeling tired.  Lately, though, I’ve started wondering whether there are any negative effects of caffeine,…