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Coffee people a part of Diedrich coffee family, provides the most popular traditional coffee beans and powder for any normal household. The initial marketing plan of the brand was to reach the common household. However, today with the help of Diedrich Coffee’s special coffee roaster, the brand creates spectacular blends to match the traditional recipes.

Coffee people initially had a huge market in Oregon, but after some time it got acquired by Diedrich family.  In 1983 the first coffee house of the brand was opened in Portland.

Today every location of Coffee people is bought out and changed in Starbucks, except for the Portland Airport. Diedrich family has successfully retained the full ownership of the brand inside Portland Airport.

Bold Coffee, Bold Personality, was one of the first marketing mottos used in the coffee market. I brought out a whole new dimension in marketing the traditional recipes. There are three different categories of coffees and they are K-Cups, Whole beans and bulk coffee. All these varieties are again available in different roasts starting from light, medium and dark. Coffee people have different merchandises like coffee cups and mugs, brewers, filters, vacuum tumblers with and without handle.

There are four stores of the brand at the Portland Airport and they are located at north concourse, concourse B, concourse C and Food court respectively.

Caffeine Benefits:
Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system, it makes people feel more awake, alert and able to concentrate, although the effects may vary from person to person. Caffeine can be absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream but does not accumulate in the body, so the effects are temporary. Caffeine can increase the effectiveness of analgesics up to 40 percent and it is a common ingredient in migraine medications.

Several studies have noted that caffeine can protect from Parkinson’s disease.

Drawbacks of Caffeine:
The stimulatory effects of caffeine also can be act as it’s drawbacks. Caffeine, especially in high quantities, can lead to high blood pressure, nervousness and increased production of urine and gastric acid. Drinking caffeinated beverages before bed may affect sleep by making it harder to fall asleep, decreasing total sleep time and reducing the overall quality of sleep. People with heart conditions may  feel that caffeine triggers arrhythmia. Overdose of caffeine-containing products may lead to caffeine dependence. People addicted to caffeine experience withdrawal symptoms, such as headache, anxiety, fatigue and depression, when they do not receive their usual amounts of caffeine.

Decaffeination Process:
Products that contain caffeine,such as coffee, black tea, chocolate and colas, become decaffeinated through a chemical process.

Green coffee beans are run through a steam or water bath to swell the beans. The caffeine is extracted using water or any other solvent, and then the beans are washed free of the solvents, dried to remove the excess moisture and roasted. All decaffeinated products has small amount of caffeine.

Benefits of Decaffeination process:
Decaffeination reduces the amount of caffeine in a product without affecting the flavor. People those who sensitive to the effects of caffeine often tolerate decaffeinated products better than fully caffeinated versions. Because of the small amounts of caffeine remaining, people may enjoy a mild stimulation after drinking a decaffeinated beverage, but they do not experience nervousness or irregular heartbeats.

Making a Choice of caffeinated versus decaffeinated comes down to personal predilections. Regular caffeine consumption may not lead to any harmful health consequences, so caffeine is safe when consumed regularly in moderate amounts,  Caffeine dependence can be avoided by limiting the amount of caffeine you consume daily, or by taking periodic breaks from caffeinated beverages. People who are allergic to caffeine better avoid all caffeine-containing products. Before consuming caffeinated products, consult a physician if you are pregnant or if you have heart irregularities.

The coffee beans will now undergo a fermentation process for a period of time. This process is done in order to remove the slimy mucilage coating the coffee beans.After the coffee beans have undergone the mandatory fermentation, they are thoroughly flushed with clean water. This process is to remove the foul smelling residue due to the fermentation process and the waste water is a main cause of pollutant. The coffee beans are then dried under the sun or by machines, until the moisture level is about 10% before they can be packed for storage.Another method of getting to the coffee beans without undergoing the fermentation process is to dry the whole berry in the sun. It normally takes about 10 to 14 days to complete the process with constant raking of the coffee beans to prevent mildew from forming. This method is popular and widely used by coffee producers where water is scarce. The dried flesh is then physically removed leaving only the coffee beans.The dried coffee beans is then sorted and graded before they can be stored or shipped to buyers. At this stage, the coffee bean is called green coffee beans.Sometimes the coffee beans will undergo an additional aging process. The reason for this is because when coffee was first introduced into Europe, the coffee beans have undergone a journey of about six months. Europeans have already developed a preference for this taste and therefore to simulate the taste, the coffee beans are further aged.Roasting The Coffee BeansRoasting is the final process the coffee beans have to undergo before they are commercially marketed. It is also possible to purchase un-roasted coffee beans that you can personally roast them yourself.When the coffee beans are subjected to heat, there’s a chemical reaction happening within the coffee beans where the sugar and acid will begin to react releasing its aroma. The coffee beans will turn darker due to caramelized sucrose. When this happens, the coffee beans are quickly cooled to prevent damage to the coffee beans.When roasting the green coffee beans, a lot of carbon dioxide is released as a by-product. The carbon dioxide helps to “seal” the coffee beans from loosing its flavor and aroma. Depending on how the coffee beans are stored, it may take some time before the optimum peak flavor. After reaching its peak, it will start loosing its flavor again.If you are trying to roast your own coffee beans at home, be aware that you may not be successful during the first few times. You might over-burn your coffee beans during your first few tries. Never be discouraged, but try until you get the taste and flavor that appeals to you. Remember to process in small amounts to maintain freshness of your coffee.Back in the mid-80s (yikes, was it really 20 years ago?), I was a young teacher working in New Orleans. To earn extra money, I worked part time across the street from my Magazine Street apartment, at PJ’s Coffee and Tea. Having grown up on instant Maxwell House, I was not the most coffee-savvy drinker in the world.In the days before Starbucks, before coffee houses became trendy and common, I learned the basics about roasting coffee beans and serving coffee from experts. I learned about coffee’s origins, roasting methods, and how to prepare the ultimate cup. In my opinion, the best cup of coffee can only be made with a French press, a glass carafe in which you mix ground coffee, boiling water, and use a simple plunger-press device to push the grounds to the bottom when you want to serve the coffee. This is the best way to make coffee because you don’t “cook” the coffee as you would in a drip machine. Cooking coffee releases its acidity and makes it bitter. I was so in love with my French press, I used to bring it on camping trips. There’s nothing quite like rolling out of your tent in the woods at dawn, wrapping your cold hands around a warm cup (not a paper cup, perish the thought!) and sipping slowly as you tend the fire for your morning breakfast.I might also argue that the cold drip method is up there with the French press. This method produces a coffee concentrate that you can keep in your fridge, but it’s slow and I believe best suited for iced coffee, which is how I learned it at PJs.Don’t get me wrong. I’m not anti-drip or anti-percolator. Heavens, no! For large scale convenience, there’s nothing like machinery. I own a drip coffee maker and a Krups cappucino/espresso maker and use them frequently. When I’m bolting out the door in the morning, I fill my metal thermal mug (never plastic, ick!) with a dark, rich French roast. If it’s a particularly good roast, I drink it black so as not to sully the flavor. If it’s mediocre or I’m just in the mood for light coffee, I use Half-and-Half. No sugar in my coffee, thank you. My husband uses skim milk which upsets me to no end because it produces a grayish colored murky coffee I find unappealling. But hey, he likes it and as long as he knows never to use skim milk in MY coffee, we’re cool.Now about those flavored coffees…I often take flack for this, but let me say I am vehemently opposed to flavored coffee. Coffee IS a flavor, so adding additional flavor to it is like adding ice cubes and club soda to a pricey bottle of merlot. How would you possibly appreciate the personality of a bottle of wine if you added extra stuff to it? You’d change the entire personality of something elegant and simple and make it complicated and confusing. With coffee, as with many foods and drinks, simplicity is elegant.Back in my coffee house days, we did not serve flavored coffees. We offered a dark roast, a medium roast, and a water-processed decaf to our customers along with an assortment of fresh baked goods, made from scratch by local bakers. We believed flavored coffees were just wrong because they covered up the true essence and beauty of the bean. Plus they weren’t popular then. I know they are popular now. The rows of syrupy flavors in bottles lined up in some coffee bars are testimony to the popularity of flavored coffee. I’ll pass, thank you.To eat or not to eat with coffee? Again, keep it simple. Toast or an English muffin and a steaming cup of java comprise the ultimate breakfast. A medium roast in the afternoon with fresh biscotti is heaven. A demi-tasse of dark espresso with the tiniest slice of lemon rubbed around the edge of the cup allows me to linger and enjoy the afterglow of a perfect meal.Ahhh, did I mention shortbread and coffee? Always appreciated, always appropriate, a wedge of Vermont Shortbread with your coffee is the ultimate in luxury and pampering. It’s probably not something you’d eat every day, but for those times when you want to practice extra self-care, why not enjoy your coffee with the most elegant and simple of all cookies, shortbread?When food and drink are pure, simple, and flavorful without being contrived, you will want to savor them slowly and purposefully. You will want to sit quietly with your steaming cup and your snack with your eyes gently closed and allow flavors, aroma, and warmth to dance their slow, sensual dance of comfort and nurturing. And guess what? The world feels a whole lot friendlier when you take the time to enjoy the simple beauty in your bean…or in whatever you’re eating and drinking.Ann Zuccardy, creative entrepreneur, food lover and owner of the Vermont Shortbread Company, invites you to sample a taste of her buttery-rich, authentic Vermont Shortbread. Place your online order for shortbread boxed fresh from the oven and shipped right to your doorstep at Shortbread.comWe are aware of scores of different anti-aging formulae. To add to the extensive list comes our friend, the green coffee bean extract. But what is green coffee bean extract? The usual coffee powder that we find is the coffee powder prepared after roasting green coffee beans. The extract is extracted from green coffee bean at 70° C for 2 hours using 70% ethanol. The green coffee bean extract is a light to dark yellowish brown hygroscopic powder, rich in several polyphenols called hydroxycinnamic acids, of which the two prominent acids are chlorogenic and caffeic acids. Green coffee bean extract is touted for its anti-oxidant, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity properties. Let’s have a look at the different ways in which this green coffee extract benefits the human body.Anti-aging Benefits The chlorogenic acids present in the green coffee bean is an antioxidant, which means it destroys the free radicals formed in the body, as a result of metabolism. These free radicals if left as they are, destroy cell membranes and conduce to symptoms of aging. By destroying these harmful free radicals, green coffee bean extract actually slows down the onset of aging. Test results also show that green coffee extract has double the rate of oxygen radicals absorbing capacity, as compared to grape seed or green tea extract. Read more on antioxidants in coffee. Reduce Blood Pressure Animal research reveals that chlorogenic acids present in the extract also help alleviate high blood pressure levels. Based on this finding, further research was conducted on humans. The one month experiment done on people with mild hypertension showed that consumption of green coffee extract supplements were seen to have their high blood pressure levels lowered. When taken at a dose of 185 mg, the extract was most effective in treating hypertension. Thus, this extract is helpful in treating hypertension.Promotes Weight Loss Scientist Hiroshi Shimoda and his team from Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Company (Japan) in their research on green coffee bean extract found that green coffee bean extract promotes weight loss. This weight loss is due to two chemical compounds naturally present in the green coffee beans. Because these coffee beans are unroasted, they have not lost their natural chemicals, which are otherwise lost after roasting. These natural chemicals are caffeine and chlorogenic acid, which together conduce to weight loss. The caffeine from the coffee releases fatty acids from stored body fat, while the chlorogenic acid assists the liver in processing the fatty acids more efficiently, thereby resulting in weight loss. Shimoda continues to state that; “If a human consumes one kilogram per day of food (2.2 pounds) containing 10 grams (.35 ounce) of green coffee bean extract for 14 days, the increase in body weight may be suppressed by 35 percent.” Boosts Metabolism The green coffee bean extract boosts metabolism by altering the way in which glucose is absorbed in the body. The caffeic acids act as stimulants and boost the energy levels. Then again, since this green bean has not been boiled, it lacks cafestol, which is a diterpene, which would have otherwise increased levels of bad cholesterol or LDL. This green coffee bean extract is safe and till today, there have been no reports of any adverse reactions to this extract. However, to be on the safer side, pregnant and breastfeeding women, young children and people with kidney and liver issues should refrain from taking this green coffee extract.

More than 80% of the coffee area is located between 800 and 1,600 meters (2,625 feet-5,250 feet) above sea level and in temperatures between 17 and 28ºC(62.6ºF-82.4ºF), with annual precipitation between 2,000 and 3,000 millimeters (79 inches-118 inches).In 2001, the National Coffee Institute, ICAFE, the sector’s representative, launched the National Coffee Plan with measures to improve the conditions in which coffee is produced, processed, and marketed.The advanced technology that the Costa Rican coffee producer has used for more than 200 years has allowed the plantations to adapt to the characteristics of each zone. Today Costa Rican coffee is grown in 8 production zones: Brunca, Turrialba, Tres Ríos, Orosi, Tarrazú, the Central and Western Valleys and Guanacaste. The manual and selective method of picking is used: only ripe berries are selected (at optimal ripeness); this allows the coffee to be more easily washed. Each Costa Rican coffee region signed a Quality Improvement Agreement in which the owners of the processing plants have committed to receive and process only ripe fruit, which guarantees better cup quality. The Costa Rican coffee sector only uses wet processing, in which the removal of the pulp is done the same day that it is harvested. Also, the classification and cleaning, after removing the pulp, is done before the fermenting process, with the idea of eliminating the remaining pulp and removing possible defective beans. The sun-dry method is used in the Costa Rican process, one of the more preferred systems of the demanding world markets; the process lasts 7 days. Mechanical drying is also used, which reduces the precise optimal drying time (12% humidity) to only 24 hours.As another display of Costa Rican coffee quality, the first tasting competition was organized in 2007, in which 10 best coffees were selected as winners. Three of them were selected by a panel of experts during the Cupping Pavilion competition of the Specialty Coffee Association of America.Differential payments also form part of these measures taken to achieve quality. Registration, verification, control and follow-up of the commercialization process of the bean with unique characteristics were established in order to stimulate production, processing, and commercialization of the highest quality of coffee.The processing firms that participate are committed to receiving, processing, drying, storing, and marketing the bean completely separate from the others processed conventionally as well as paying for it with differential payments with prices superior to those of conventional coffee. The price difference is significant.The goal of Costa Rica’s coffee growing sector is to continue improving bean sales while adhering to its strategy of “quality, not quantity”; to always provide increasing value to our coffee and to increasingly provide the local market with quality coffee.There are lots of myths and legends when it comes to the history of coffee. Many thought the cup of coffee to be very mysterious and this stimulating coffee found itself shrouded in mystery in the earlier days. One of the most popular legends is associated with a goatherd named Kaldi. One day, when Kaldi was with his herd of goats he noticed a sudden change in their behavior. The goats turned spirited and that was made Kaldi hunt for the probable reason. That was the time he viewed a wild coffee shrub and it dawned on him that his goats probably had eaten some cherries off this shrub. Curious, it led him to have a taste of the wild cherries himself. Upon feeling energized, he spread the story of these wild cherries in his village. From the local monastery, the tale spread between the monks and even the locals. The monks found it very useful as it helped them to stay awake for their ceremonies that went through the night. The Arabs were considered to be the first to cultivate coffee. They even began the trade. The first coffee plants are said to have come from the shores of the Red Sea. Coffee beans were actually considered to be a food in the olden days. The cherries were minced together and then mixed into the rest of the food. It was only in the 11th century that coffee first saw itself being developed into a hot drink.The Venetian merchants imported coffee to Europe and by the 17th century, coffee had made its way not only to Europe, but was gaining popularity across the continent. Initially condemned due to religious reasons, one saw major controversies erupt around this dark beverage. Despite the facts that surrounded it, the mid 17th century saw a number of coffee houses cropping up all over the town. A lot of people gathered here to discuss business and to gossip in general.The Arabs though were very possessive about the growing popularity of coffee and its spread around the world. The beans were dispatched from the Yemen province of Arabia and were kept a highly guarded secret. It was later thought, that it was either the Dutch or a group of Pilgrims who finally tried to smuggle the plants to India. After a few attempts, coffee finally took root in India. The cultivation then expanded to the islands of Java and Sumatra.The Dutch brought coffee to France in 1715. Louis XIV of France was presented with a coffee plant and it was then planted in the Royal Botanical Garden. Also known as the Noble Tree, it had the French really hooked on to coffee and the crops really flourished with the plantation of the Noble Tree.This tree saw itself have roots in various other parts of the world. Francisco de Mello Palheta is known to have brought the coffee into Brazil. He was sent to obtain coffee beans from the French Guinea. The French were known to guard this fiercely and Francisco de Mello Palheta would have actually been unsuccessful, had he not to have a very appealing personality. This resulted in the Governor’s wife presenting him with a huge bouquet of flowers. It was only much later; he made the discovery of the coffee seeds buried deep inside it! The history of coffee has seen so many travelers, pilgrims and traders go on long voyages carrying these precious coffee seeds all over the world. New plantations meant more business and slowly, coffee plantations and its export, turned into a very profitable industry from the olden days till date.Many innovations that go into the making of this beverage have seen the coffee really metamorphose over time. So the next time you sip your perfectly blended cup of coffee in a very swanky coffee shop, I hope this captivating history of coffee would linger on in your minds, for a long time to come. Sitting by the window, set amidst a cozy atmosphere, the fresh aroma of coffee stirred some thoughts in my mind. A group of boisterous teens nearby created quite a ruckus and I wondered if it was the result of perhaps, having too much coffee?Hot and steamy or cold and frothy, I noticed, different people like their coffee’s served in various ways. This led me to think and ponder whether anyone has really wondered what went behind this alluring cup of coffee whilst they sipped the enticing brew?The appeal of coffee has spanned over various continents but when I really discovered the origins of coffee is as rich as the brew itself, it really propelled me to share some of these fascinating stories with you.Coffee is a staple diet for many people and, for most of us, our day does not begin without a cup of steaming hot coffee. However, as people know about the health risks associated with coffee, they are looking for alternatives which can replace their favorite drink. One such alternative to regular coffee is, the decaf or decaffeinated coffee. As the name suggests, decaf coffee is a version of coffee which has very less caffeine content. Due to this, individuals are of the opinion that by drinking decaf coffee they are actually safe from the health problems that are associated with normal coffee. However, there is speculation regarding this belief about decaf coffee and hence, it is very important to know if there are any decaf coffee health benefits, as well as risks, before consuming it.How is Coffee Decaffeinated?While making decaf coffee, the coffee beans have to go through various stages. Although decaffeinated coffee process is varied and long, most of the processes focus on retaining the other components which enhance the flavor and taste of coffee. One of the popular ways of decaffeinating coffee is through the ‘Swiss Water Process’. Here, the coffee beans are soaked in hot water which take away the caffeine, as well as other coffee solids. When the coffee beans are completely ripped out of caffeine and the other compounds, the coffee beans are taken out, and the water in which they were soaked is passed through a carbon filter. This carbon filter, absorbs the caffeine, but retains the other components in the water. Then, this water is poured into a new batch of coffee beans. As this solution contains only other components of coffee, only the caffeine is taken off from the new beans. Then, the solution is passed through the carbon filter and the process is repeated till the coffee beans are 97% to 99.9% free from caffeine.Another process which helps in removing caffeine from coffee beans is called the direct method. Here, the chemical ethyl acetate is used to take away the caffeine content in coffee. In this method, the coffee beans are steamed for half an hour. Once this is done, these coffee beans are rinsed with the ethyl acetate solvent for at least ten hours. The solvent absorbs the caffeine during this process and after ten hours, the solvent is drained away. However, even after this, the coffee beans are steamed for ten hours, so that any remaining solvent can be removed from the coffee beans. Although, there are many other methods for removing caffeine from coffee, these two are the most commonly used among them.Is Decaf Coffee Bad for You?As we now know about the process of making decaf coffee, the next step is to know whether decaf coffee is good or bad for health. The answer to this question is a little vague. This is because people who opt for decaf coffee are those who are advised to stay away from caffeine and those who want to stay away from the health risks associated with coffee. One of the major advantages of having decaf coffee is that the intake of caffeine is very less and thus, one is saved from the health risks associated with the consumption of regular coffee. Apart from this, it is also said that drinking decaf coffee helps in controlling one’s blood pressure as opposed to the regular coffee. However, though decaf coffee caffeine content is less than 5 milligrams in a cup, the caffeine content is not completely minimized. In other words, people who drink 5-6 cups of decaf coffee are actually taking same amount of caffeine as that is taken by people who drink 1-2 cups of normal coffee. In this case, it can be said that drinking decaf coffee is not completely safe. Also, decaf coffee which is made with the direct method may still retain some of the chemicals used in it. As ethyl acetate is a chemical which is naturally found in fruits, manufacturers label this process as a natural one. However, it is not completely true, rather most of the times, a small amount of this chemical remains in the coffee beans. In this case, regular exposure to the chemical can actually cause severe problems like organ damage. You can gain some more information about coffee through the article, is coffee bad for you.As women are advised against drinking coffee during pregnancy, because it can have negative effects on the fetus, many pregnant women are shifting to decaf coffee. However, another common question that is asked by people, ‘is decaf coffee bad for you when pregnant’. The answer to the question is, again, not very clear mainly because not much studies have been done in this regard. However, as too much of decaf coffee does have the same amount of caffeine as a regular cup of coffee, even decaf coffee may not be good for the unborn baby. Nevertheless, as the connection between decaf coffee and pregnancy are not yet known, it would be better to consult your doctor before taking any step.Decaf Coffee Health Risks One of the most common decaf coffee side effects is acidity. It has been seen that people who drink decaf coffee are more likely to experience problems like acid reflux, GERD as well as ulcers. The main reason for this is that the decaf coffee is made with Robusta beans. As these coffee beans are high in fat, individuals consuming it are also highly susceptible to find an increase in their cholesterol levels. Research has also seen that drinking decaffeinated coffee increases the person’s risk of having a heart attack as well as other heart diseases. Some other health problems associated with decaf coffee include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and glaucoma. Also, as I said earlier, the presence of the ethyl acetate in the coffee beans can increase the risk of organ damage as well as for developing cancer as it is a dangerous chemical. You may like to know more about negative effects of coffee.Another factor that goes against decaf coffee is that the process of decaffeinating actually takes away the actual flavor of coffee which is a turn off for many people. However, there are still many people who opt for decaf coffee. Nevertheless, looking at the information above, it can be said that be it regular coffee or decaf coffee, anything in excess can be harmful. Hence, even if you are opting for decaffeinated coffee, do not consume too much just because it has less caffeine. On the other hand, if you have been asked to stop having caffeine for health reasons, it is better to avoid regular as well as decaf coffee completely to prevent any kind of complications.

And it does contain caffeic acids, which give a boost to energy levels like regular coffee does. But unlike boiled coffee, green coffee bean extract contains no cafestol, which is a diterpene. Along with its diterpene relative kahweol, cafestol increases concentrations of the ‘bad’ cholesterol, LDL, to levels that over a lifetime might increase the risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 20% These diterpenes also had an effect on the levels of liver enzymes measured. When these are elevated it is an indicator of stress on the liver. However the study that measured this found this was a transient effect, and also that the levels of liver enzymes were much lower than those with liver disease.As a side note on the health effect of the diterpenes found in regular coffee, it was found that by simply drinking filter coffee, none of these effects on cholesterol levels or the liver took place. The coffee filter removed the offending diterpenes. And levels of these diterpenes in instant coffee are low.Other benefits of green coffee bean extract include an increase in the effectiveness of pain killers, especially for migraine medications; a reduction in the risk of diabetes; and assisting the body burn a higher proportion of lipids (fats) compared to carbohydrates, which could help with muscle fatigue for athletes and bodybuilders.Interestingly, on the subject of caffeine and liver disease, further studies have indicated it may in fact support liver health for some people. Those who were at high risk of developing liver disease due to drinking too much alcohol were found less likely to suffer liver damage if they drank more than two cups of coffee or tea a day. This was a population based study, not a clinical trial, and so is not conclusive on the subject. But it does offer some promising information. Those drinking in excess of two cups or more a day were half as likely to develop liver disease compared to those drinking less than one cup a day. Researchers do not know what caused this protective effect.One of the criticisms of coffee in regards to health is that it leaches calcium from the bones. But this effect has been found to be overemphasized, at least in children. And adults who consume a diet with sufficient levels of calcium will be protected from the small amount of calcium that is lost due to coffee consumption.So the old axiom that caffeine can stunt a child’s growth is a myth. It was based on the fact that in older studies, caffeine was associated with low bone mass because those studies were done on elderly people who both drank a lot of coffee and had diets that were low in calcium. Recent studies in the US followed 80 teenagers over 6 years, and found no difference in the bone density of those with a high level of caffeine in their diet, compared to those teenagers who had little caffeine. Other studies determined that the amount of calcium lost from bones is small and can be balanced by having sufficient calcium in your diet.When purchasing coffee beans, take care to buy whole beans and grind only enough for one pot of coffee at a time. Whole beans retain their flavors, oils and aromas much longer than ground coffee. Buy only enough coffee beans as you will use in one or two weeks; this will help insure freshness. Its best if you could store your beans in an air tight glass, ceramic or plastic containers. If you use plastic, you should use the beans in one week or less.Never store beans or ground coffee in the refrigerator or freezer. Both the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the National Coffee Association of USA recommend storing whole coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry location (in a cabinet); never freeze or refrigerate the beans. Roasted coffee beans contain volatile flavor oils and essences that can crystallize in cold temperatures. Once crystallized, they are locked up and can no longer contribute to coffee flavor or taste.Brewing Coffee Brewing the perfect cup of coffee is easy. Always start with fresh, filtered water and freshly ground coffee beans. Always consume brewed coffee within 30 minutes or, store in a thermal carafe (a carafe will hold coffee for up to 2 hours). The method of brewing is up to your personal taste. Here are the most popular methods.Automatic Drip This is probably the most popular method of brewing. This method produces a clear, crisp cup of coffee with little or no particulates. Depending on preferences, you can use either a permanent gold filter or disposable paper filters. If you use paper, always use natural unbleached or pre-washed filters. If you use regular filters, rinse with water prior to using. Never reuse a paper filter. Always brew at least 80% of the coffee maker’s capacity unless it has a short brew cycle.French Press The French press has a loyal following. It produces a very rich, full bodied cup of coffee with a small amount of coffee particulate that many find desirable. To brew, take coarsely (standard perk) ground coffee and add it to the bottom of the container. Add hot water (about 190 degrees), put the cover in place and push the plunger down about 1/4 of the way and let steep for about 3-5 minutes, depending on taste. Push the plunger down to trap the grounds and stop the brewing and serve immediately.Vacuum Brewing Vacuum brewing was popular in the 1930s and 40s. It is now making a comeback. This method produces full bodied coffee with very little particulate. Most brewers use a nylon filter that filters out most of the particulate but allows body and flavor through. Place cold water in the lower part, insert the upper part and add coffee grounds (grind to standard drip or electric perk). Follow instructions for your particular maker. The water is heated to near boiling, forced into the top and steeps. As the lower part cools it forms a vacuum and draws the brewed coffee back down. Serve immediately or pour into a thermal carafe.Despite the way you make your cup of coffee in the morning, always note that the more coffee you consume, the more addictive it gets, morning after morning. So its best if you can avoid it at times, besides it takes 24 hours for one cup of coffee to pass through the kidneys and urinary tract. (For those who drink 7 or 8 or more cups a day, you might want to invest in your own dialysis machine … or at least invest in the company which makes them!) Cheers! In the Middle East, the Syrian region has been a major cultivator of coffee for a long period of time. The coffee plant that is cultivated in this area is almost 3 meters high, but produces the same coffee bean. The Middle East population has long cherished the taste of coffee with fondness, and a guest in the Middle East is honored and welcomed with Arabic coffee. The history of this coffee can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula where about 1,000 years ago, traders from central Africa and Ethiopia introduced the coffee berry and bean. Initially, coffee plant’s fruits were used to prepare a type of wine. However, it was not long before the aroma of the bean enchanted the people of the Middle East.Arabic Coffee in the western world is quite a generic term that is used for a cup of coffee that is brewed in Arabian style. In some cases, it is also known as Turkish coffee. Such a coffee is often known as qahwa. Black Arab coffee is known as awha sada and the one that is slightly sweetened is called as ahwa ariha. When greater quantities of sugar are added to it, the coffee is called as ahwa mazboot and in cases where the coffee is very much sweet, it is known as a ahwaziyada.