Discovering the Ulitmate Body Fuel
This is a new one. Did you know that drinking a cup of coffee with a plate of carbs will help athletes recover from their training sessions faster? This is according to research published in the Adelaide Advertiser. They go on to state that combing food with caffeine dramatically boosts the body’s levels of glycogen, which is the main fuel source for muscles.
Of those who added caffeine to their post-exercise meal had 66 per cent more glycogen in their muscles than those who left the caffeine off.
Reasearch indicates that carbohydrates and caffeine improve a variety of athletic performances but this is the first study to show that the combination of the two used afterwards can rapidly help muscles refuel.
To read more on this visitAdelaide Advertiser.
Another Unique Coffee Mug Frogs
Here is another unique mug. I haven’t done this in a while and you can actually buy this one. I will come back later and add the link. I just don’t have it at the moment. I hope you enjoy it. 
Over Caffeinated Ferret
OMG! Lookit! It’s an over-caffeinated ferret. You think? You have to click on the “read more” link to see the image. It’s this darn excerpt thing. I’m thinking of doing a semi-daily over-caffeinated image. Like the idea? If you like it, subscribe to my rss or coffee in your email thingie and I’ll get it going. If you don’t like it, subscribe anyway and I’ll still send them.
Bustelo Cool – A Smooth Coffee Drink Review
Thanks to Aura for the case of Bustelo Cool which is not no more. That’s right, 24 cans all gone. In the belly and loving it. This review is not going to be a long one but will be concentrated with the ravings of a complete coffee lunatic. Ravings… that is all I can do when it comes to Bustelo Cool!
When I first set my eyes on the design of the Bustelo Cool aluminum container, it put me in mind of something from the 1950′s. But as retro as the can is, I had to like it. There is nothing “old school” about the contents and I find Bustelo Cool to be quite flavorful.
Bustelo is a Cuban style slow roasted bean that produces an excellent Cuban style espresso. Bustelo Cool is the cool refreshing version of that flavorful espresso. You can read all about how Bustelo was born on their website. Click on the hisotry link. Bustelo Cool Website
I have to admit the first time I opened the can I didn’t especially like the scent of the drink but once I tasted it, I really liked it. It is creamy and bold. A bit of a kick but nothing to make you jittery. Delicious straight from the can or over ice. The great thing I found about Bustelo Cool is the fact that it is actually refreshing. Normally, if I am thirsty, coffee is not going to do much to quench that thirst but this little drink did just that.
I recommend you try Bustelo Cool for yourself. You can find it at Bustelo Cool’s website in their estore, Java Cabana. Check it out and see what Bustelo has to offer. There are several coffees and drinks to select from and I know you will find something to suit your tastes.
Coffee and Breast Cancer
Old news well, not old but recent news indicates coffee and tea does not raise your chances in developing breast cancer. Good news for us female coffee fanatics. This news comes from a decades-long study (22 year follow-up) where they observed no association between coffee (caffeinated or decaffeinated) and tea consumption and the risk of breast cancer.
According to Ganmaa, of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, coffee and tea are remarkably to drink (in moderation). This study was conducted among 85,987 women between the ages of 30 and 55 years of age.
You can read more about this study by visiting: English People’s Daily Online
More Good Reasons To Drink Coffee
I found even more Reasons to Drink Coffee! I thought I’d add them for you. See documentation at the end of entry.
1.Coffee is high in polyphenols — plant chemicals that are known to reduce inflammation. Polyphenols also have other positive effects on the heart, blood vessels and blood sugar
2.They help to relax blood vessels, which can also lower blood pressure. Can you freaking imagine? I would think it makes it go up. Oh wait! Here it is: Excessive caffeine may increase blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia. I knew that.
3.They act as antioxidants and may help to reduce blockages in the arteries. I knew that and I hope that my arteries are clean as a whistle.
4. Thinning the blood by reducing platelet stickiness.
5.Unfiltered coffee can increase your blood cholesterol levels, so use a filter when you brew.
6. Reduces the risk of gallstones
Some Risks that should be duly noted:
1. More than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day can increase the risk of miscarriage.
2. Caffeine increases the loss of calcium in the urine. Keep your intake under 300mil a day or take a good calcium supplement to counteract that caffeine effect.
3. Excessive caffeine may increase blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia
I found this useful information at Star-Telegram.com
Top 10 Things Coffee Is Better Than
I love when coffee is better than… better than whatever. It is pretty much better than anything, isn’t it? Well, if you love coffee it IS better than….
Here is my Top 10 list of things I think coffee is better than. Got one? Leave it in the message area and I’ll include it in the next coffee is better than entry. Remember now… it is my personal list. You must post your own if you have the time. Be original!
1. (not meaning #1 but #10 just in the #1 position, you know? #10 is actually #1 counting up is counting down )
Coffee is better than having your toe under a rocking chair when Aunt (350 lb.) Irene is sitting in it.
2.
Coffee is better than cheap whiskey and some good whiskey.
3.
Coffee is better than most people. Really! Better than my neighbor down the road.
4.
Coffee is better than bedtime.
5.
Coffee is better than nodoze. Plus, you can chew it up without additional water.
6.
Coffee is better than most men. It doesn’t complain when I stay up and it goes to bed. :/ It doesn’t tell me to turn off the computer. It doesn’t make me throw up. It doesn’t mind if I leave the coffee pot on too long. And it doesn’t wear stripes.
7.
Coffee is better than doughnuts but doesn’t mind hanging out with them from time to time.
8.
Coffee is better than tea
9.
Coffee is better than bras. Big cup, small cup, different sized cups, it doesn’t care!
10. (#10 being my #1 of course)
Coffee is better than hubby. It can be hot when it’s cold, cold when it’s hot, and everywhere in between.
Got one? Please DO post it. Have a good evening friends. Have a cup and think about…. well, anyone but Howard Dean.
Top 10 Highest Priced Coffees In The World $$
Top 10 Most Expensive Coffees In The World
According to Forbes and the article is somewhat old but not so much that anything has changed, these are the most expensive coffees in the world. I did some needed research and find it to be true although I swear Kopi Luwak was more expensive than $160 a pound. Oh well, there just aren’t that many people willing to give a price like that for poop coffee, now is there. Enjoy the list. Oh yeah! And read my Kopi review I wrote some time back if you have a mind to find out where it comes from: Kopi Luwak Review
Coffee: Kopi Luwak
Grown in: Indonesia
Yup.. I have tried it since I first reviewed it and well…. it is different, but I would not call it good or worth the price. Sorry about that.
Cost: $160 per pound
Coffee: Hacienda La Esmeralda
Grown in: Boquete, Panama
Hard to come by. I have not tried it.
Cost: $104 per pound
Coffee: Island of St. Helena Coffee Company
Grown in: St. Helena
A new one on me. No idea. Anyone?
Cost: $79 per pound
Coffee: El Injerto
Grown in: Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Still waiting to try.
Cost: $25 per pound green at auction
Expected to retail for more than $50 per pound
Coffee: Fazenda Santa Ines
Grown in: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Have not tried yet.
Cost: $50 per pound green at auction
Coffee: Blue Mountain
Grown in: Wallenford Estate, Jamaica
Oh Lord… what a nice bean. Mellow yet bold enough to get your attention. Smooth and addictive.
Cost: $49 per pound
Coffee: Los Planes
Grown in: Citala, El Salvador
Not had the pleasure of trying this one yet.
Cost: $30 per 12 ounces ($40 per pound)
Coffee: Kona
Grown in: Hawaii
One of my favorites. Not fond of a lighter roast but this one is usually the best.
Cost: $30 per 14 ounces (about $34 per pound)
Coffee: Yauco Selecto AA
Grown in: Puerto Rico
Inconsistent but still a good cup if made right.
Cost: $22 per pound
Coffee: Fazenda Sao Benedito
Grown in: Minas Gerias, Brazil
A local coffee shop had a bit of this a couple months back.. maybe it was several months. Time flies. Rich and rewarding. A bit nutty and smoky and a somewhat lingering aftertaste. a good cup.
Cost: $21 per pound
Excellent Coffee Beans from Brown and Jenkins Trading Co.
Brown and Jenkins coffee beans are roasted fresh daily. I’ve had the pleasure to try a couple of their coffees and must say it was truly a delightful experience. As soon as the shipment arrived and I begun to open the box, I could smell the fresh roast smell and darned if I wouldn’t swear the bags were still warm. Maybe not, but the aroma was that good.
Brown & Jenkins roasts their green coffee fresh daily to meet the exact needs of their orders. They use a gas-fired rotary drum type roaster and roast in small batches of anywhere from 10 to 40 pounds at a time. They boast a caring and artful approach to their roasting. I have agree, they must. It is delicious.
Brown and Jenkins sent me a Vermont roasted Kenya AA and Sumatra Mandheling.
First off: Sumatra Mandheling:
A deep aroma out of the bag that is inviting and complex. I caught a hint of smokiness and loved it. In the cup I found it to be slightly syrupy and thick bodied with a muted-acidity. I detected a hint of chocolate with a taste of caramel. A very lovely cup. Elegant and suitable for a black tie social gathering that is sure to please even the most discriminating palate.
Kenya AA:
Kenyan origin coffees are my favorite by far. I love the intense and consistent flavor. It never fails to please me. This one is no different. The exuberant aroma is followed by the succulent hints of leather and black currant. It is dry in the mouth and finishes with a delicate aftertaste. I used a french press to ensure I brought out the full depth of this wonderful bean.
Brown and Jenkins Trading Co. is more than just coffee. You must stop by and visit them and discover all the wonderful things they have to offer the public both on-line and at their brick and mortar establishment. You will find other foods and gifts and a coffee club as well. Check them out and definitely try out their coffees. I am certain you will not be disappointed.
Thank you to Brown and Jenkins for the coffee products they sent for review. I have enjoyed them immensely!
Blogging Idol — Not Coffee But Super Hyper Caffeinated RSS Counts!
Just a quick note to thank Daily Blog Tips for the contest I’ve entered along with quite a few others. The entire month it’s a race to increase our RSS readership by different means. Legit means and not by bribes. 
The prize is grand. $3000 bucks! Goodness! Too bad I’m just a coffee blog or I might would have a chance. Good luck to all that has entered.
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Top 10 Reasons to Drink Your Coffee
Here is a compiled list of “good” and “healthy” reasons to have your coffee and love it too. I do not know how accurate any of these are so I do not suggest that coffee cures anything but research has showed that the 10 things below are certainly a possibility.
Coffee treating headaches
Drinking 4 or more cups of coffee a day may help prevent gout
Coffee lowers your risk of cavities
Coffee use with lowered Parkinson’s risk
Coffee can reduce the risk of chronic liver disease
Coffee treating asthma
Coffee jump-starts short-term memory
Coffee may protect against bladder cancer
Coffee may discourage the development of colon cancer
Coffee can lower diabetes risk
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