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The History of Espresso

Thomas — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:43:29 +0000

The History of Espresso is a post from: Words About Things

The History of Espresso is a post from: Words About Things I found this interesting video about the history of Espresso and Coffee in general. Did you know that Coffee was invented by an Ethiopian goat herder called Kaldi? This video was made by Douwe Egberts and features this an other interesting facts about black [...]

In Defence of Coffee

Thomas — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:10:20 +0000

In Defence of Coffee is a post from: Words About Things

In Defence of Coffee is a post from: Words About Things Not that long ago it seemed like Coffee was considered a Bad Thing. We were encouraged to give up caffeine and drink unfeasible amounts of water in order to have more energy and clearer skin. Now it seems like there are quite a few [...]

Nescafé: Coffee At Its Worst?

Thomas — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:20:37 +0000

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Nescafé: Coffee At Its Worst? is a post from: Words About Things The new Nestle intant coffee advert is a true triumph of marketing. It attempts to convince the viewer that their freeze dried soluble coffee substitute is ‘fresh’ and ‘bright’ and ‘Coffee’. The advert features a man trekking through the jungle catching glowing coffee [...]

Why Climate Change Will Make Life Harder For Coffee Farmers

Thomas — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:54:18 +0000

Why Climate Change Will Make Life Harder For Coffee Farmers is a post from: Words About Things

Why Climate Change Will Make Life Harder For Coffee Farmers is a post from: Words About Things Life isn’t easy for coffee farmers. Coffee beans are finickity and require just the right conditions to thrive. They are mostly grown at high altitudes in hard to reach areas and too much or not enough rain can [...]

Study Shows That Coffee Can Fight Bad Breath

Thomas — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:16:18 +0000

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Study Shows That Coffee Can Fight Bad Breath is a post from: Words About Things A recent study has shown that coffee can actually prevent bad breath rather than cause it as was previously thought. Professor Mel Rosenberg of Tel Aviv University set out to prove that drinking coffee on a regular basis can lead [...]

Starbucks Recalls Dangerous Coffee Grinder

Thomas — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:21:36 +0000

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Starbucks Recalls Dangerous Coffee Grinder is a post from: Words About Things Starbucks have been forced to recall one of their range of coffee products due to safety fears. Their Starbucks Barista Blade Grinder and Seattle’s Best Coffee Blade Grinder seem to have a tendency to turn on unexpectedly as well as occasionally not turning [...]

Why Tea and Coffee Tastes Better The Way You Make It.

Thomas — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:40:03 +0000

Why Tea and Coffee Tastes Better The Way You Make It. is a post from: Words About Things

Why Tea and Coffee Tastes Better The Way You Make It. is a post from: Words About Things Most of us are very specific about the way we take our tea or coffee. It must be a particular colour with just the right amount of milk and exactly the right temperature. It can even seems [...]

Is There Any Benefit To Drinking Water?

Thomas — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:39:14 +0000

Is There Any Benefit To Drinking Water? is a post from: Words About Things

Is There Any Benefit To Drinking Water? is a post from: Words About Things It’s a well know fact that we should try to drink eight glasses of water a day. Like a lot of well know facts it isn’t correct. If we actually drank what was recomended we might well have to spend half [...]

Starbucks to close 300 more stores.

Thomas — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:24:05 +0000

Starbucks to close 300 more stores. is a post from: Words About Things

Starbucks to close 300 more stores. is a post from: Words About Things Starbucks used to be famed for its ability to constantly be opening new stores even opening them opposite existing stores. Their growth was almost viral and they once boasted of planning to open 40,000 stores. They currently have around 16,120 stores but [...]

Coffee Prices May Rise 26 Percent This Year

Thomas — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:47:45 +0000

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Coffee Prices May Rise 26 Percent This Year is a post from: Words About Things More bad news may be on the way to those suffering from the problems with the economy. The head of Brazil’s roasters association Nathan Herszkowicz has forecast the price rises. He says that the increasing price of fertilizer has lead [...]