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15/02/2012 14:40:10 9-Bit Mega Coffee reaches out to hardcore gamersA retro computer-gaming establishment in Cornwall believes it is providing just the caffeine hit that hardcore gamers need. Makers of 9-Bit Mega Coffee, from the Loading... Read more |
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15/02/2012 14:32:40 App released for caffeine conscious coffee drinkersThose constantly living in fear that they spend way too much time hanging around the cappuccino maker can now sleep easy, as a new app... Read more |
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14/02/2012 12:12:09 Coffee grounds could eliminate bad sewer odoursEggy-drain smells could soon be a thing of the past, all due to left-over coffee grounds. Coffee grounds have many uses: mulch for the garden... Read more |
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13/02/2012 14:31:12 Macmillan Coffee Morning achieves best year yetMacmillan Cancer Support’s coffee mornings raised a record amount in 2011, civilsociety.co.uk reports. The cancer support charity raises money every year by encouraging people to fire... Read more |
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09/02/2012 10:51:08 Decaf could improve memory lossDecaffeinated coffee may have beneficial effects on memory, new research has discovered. Scientists at the Mount Sinai School in New York have found that decaf... Read more |
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08/02/2012 14:20:54 Coffee production in Malawi thrivingCoffee production in Malawi has grown by 400 per cent in the last decade, mwnation.com reports. Members of the Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union have... Read more |
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06/02/2012 11:09:22 Leonardo DiCaprio launches own coffee lineHollywood A-Lister Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest in a line of high profile celebrities to bring out their own coffee line, thedailymeal.com reports. Following in... Read more |
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02/02/2012 11:50:22 Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy coffee goes on saleEsteemed American singer-songwriter Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy is to sell a signature blend of coffee beans over his long term record label Drag City’s website, reports... Read more |
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02/02/2012 11:47:56 Drink decaf coffee to prevent cognitive declineNew research has connected the consumption of decaffeinated coffee with the preservation of cognitive function. The study was published in Nutritional Neuroscience and reported by... Read more |
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01/02/2012 09:25:49 LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy to launch coffee brandEx-musician James Murphy has announced his next venture will be into the world of coffee, nme.com reports. Murphy, who was founding member and frontman of... Read more |
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30/01/2012 12:59:38 Coffee affects oestrogen levels in different waysCoffee could affect different women in different ways, nytimes.com reports. New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that caffeine can affect womens’ oestrogen... Read more |
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25/01/2012 11:49:26 Three hot drinks per day for creative types, survey findsThose working in creative roles in Britain make three hot drinks per day on average, according to research published by Mars Drink UK. Although these... Read more |
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24/01/2012 14:21:26 Coffee grounds have uses around the homeThose who throw their used coffee grounds in the bin after use could be missing out on a few extra uses, shannandesh.com reports. Once the... Read more |
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23/01/2012 10:10:10 David Lynch finds creative inspiration in coffeeAcclaimed filmmaker David Lynch has revealed that he finds good ideas “hiding in coffee”. In a column for Huff Post Obsessed, the director of ‘Twin... Read more |
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20/01/2012 09:56:37 London Coffee Festival to returnThe London Coffee Festival has announced it is to return after a resounding success in 2011, worldcoffeenews.com reports. Taking advantage of a year when both the Olympics... Read more |
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18/01/2012 10:48:29 Scientists discover why coffee helps prevent diabetesScientists have finally managed to discover why coffee can help prevent Type 2 diabetes. It has long been rumoured that a cup of joe can lower... Read more |
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17/01/2012 11:00:47 Starbucks criticised over loyalty schemeStarbucks’ revised loyalty scheme has received a proper ‘roasting’ from its British customers, The Independent writes. Changes to the ‘My Rewards’ scheme include a free... Read more |
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16/01/2012 16:11:27 Espresso crema becomes talking pointThe so-called ‘crema’ on the top of an espresso coffee is becoming a major talking point in the coffee world, reports The Telegraph. Writing for... Read more |
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13/01/2012 10:13:15 Coffee brightens day for 1 in 4 office workersBrits with boredom in the office is by indulging in a cup of coffee, a study has found. The report, which was presented to the... Read more |
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12/01/2012 10:27:59 Coffee’s protection against type 2 diabetes explainedResearchers in China have offered a theory as to why coffee consumption is associated with lower incidence of type 2 diabetes, reports Eurekalert. The team... Read more |
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11/01/2012 11:26:45 Use herbs to become a master coffee tasterCoffee lovers who want to develop their sense of smell can train their nose using herbs, it has been claimed. Erin Meister, Counter Culture Coffee... Read more |
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06/01/2012 10:25:28 Average worker drinks three cups of coffee a dayThe average employee will consume three cups of coffee during a working day, according to a new study. The poll, administered by Mars Drinks with the aim of... Read more |
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05/01/2012 09:57:26 Space-age techniques create energy from coffee plant wastageCoffee processing plants could soon lead the way in creating renewable energy, earthtechling.com reports. A team from the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Centre (EERC)... Read more |
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04/01/2012 14:40:05 Health views on coffee have come full circleThe view of coffee from the healthcare sector have come full circle, it has been claimed. According to the Chicago Tribune Health, the number of... Read more |
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03/01/2012 12:10:03 New Year’s resolution: Drink more coffeeA columnist has described how her New Year’s resolution for 2012 may be to drink more coffee. In a piece for The Sun Chronicle, Melissa... Read more |
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30/12/2011 12:54:57 Coffee: the most affordable luxury in the worldCoffee has been labelled the most affordable luxury in the world by an industry expert. Speaking to The Bellingham Herald, Texas Coffee School founder Tom... Read more |
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29/12/2011 13:21:01 Brazil key to Arabica coffee prices in 2012A series of forecasts regarding Arabica coffee’s outlook for 2012 have included Brazil’s economic and agricultural performance as a key factor. The coffee type is... Read more |
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29/12/2011 13:12:46 Haitian coffee was once a Grand Crus optionThe quality of coffee being produced in Haiti has been lauded by one bean importer. Speaking to the Telegraph-Journal, Robert Lehnert described how Haitian coffee... Read more |
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28/12/2011 13:45:21 Dark coffee blends offer change of paceAny coffee lover that wants to change up their intake could think about trying darker roasts in their coffee machine. A ROASTe.com blogger known as... Read more |
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22/12/2011 09:41:10 Coffee can make or break a Christmas mealA columnist has suggested the way coffee stays on the palate after a meal means it holds a vital role at special meals. Writing for... Read more |
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20/12/2011 10:51:19 Book claims once and for all that ‘Coffee is Good for You’A new book called ‘Coffee is Good for You’ has been published to debunk food myths, dailymail.co.uk reports. Whilst caffeine was once seen to be... Read more |
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16/12/2011 14:32:17 Boost your workout with caffeinePeople may be able to improve their workout with the aid of caffeine, according to a new study. Writing for the The New York Times’ ‘Well’... Read more |
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15/12/2011 16:28:00 Coffee could boost footballing skillsCoffee and toast could boost a person’s footballing prowess, sciencedaily.com reports. Caffeine and carbohydrates have long been associated with boosts of energy for the playing field.... Read more |
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14/12/2011 11:43:23 Coffee prices stable despite fluctuations for growersCoffee prices look set to remain steady, despite unease amongst certain growers, forex-rateit.com reports. Whilst bad weather in Colombia has raised the number of pests... Read more |
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09/12/2011 11:37:05 Invention that helps coffee workers praisedAn American designer has come up with a novel invention to help coffee pickers deal more easily with the back-breaking work, smartplanet.com reports. It’s easy... Read more |
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09/12/2011 13:17:35 Artwork stems from milky coffeeAn artist has been inspired to create a new work based on the look of pouring milk into coffee, chime.in reports. Seeing the cloud-like formations... Read more |
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08/12/2011 13:26:45 Luxury Indian coffee in high demandExport markets for premium Indian tea and coffee are soaring, reports suggest. As more consumers around the world find the effects of the downturn wane,... Read more |
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07/12/2011 14:48:49 Google employees have choice of 19 coffeesEmployees at Google’s London office can choose from 19 different types of coffee in their workplace, reports Pocket-Lint. Technology writer Stuart Miles explained that when... Read more |
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06/12/2011 13:42:29 Coffee shop customers warned over fat contentCoffee lovers may be tempted to rely on their trusted espresso coffee maker at home after hearing the fat content of shop-bought equivalents. Mail Online... Read more |
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01/12/2011 09:39:47 Caffeine content differs across establishmentsResearchers have found that different coffee shops use varying quantities of caffeine in their products, making the moderation of caffeine intake difficult for consumers. BBC... Read more |
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29/11/2011 11:14:07 Wake up and have a coffee, say policeA police force in India has highlighted the benefits of coffee for drivers by using it in a recent initiative. Drivers in the UK will... Read more |
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28/11/2011 13:53:34 Moderate caffeine intake okayed by healthcare expertConsumers have been advised against drinking energy drinks to battle fatigue, whereas the consumption of a couple of cups of coffee per day was approved.... Read more |
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24/11/2011 12:43:36 Turkish coffee and politics go hand in handThe centuries-old tradition of discussing current affairs over cups of Turkish coffee is a valuable phenomenon, it has been claimed. Writing for The Guardian, novelist... Read more |
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23/11/2011 13:50:38 Coffee may lower risk of uterine cancerWomen who drink plenty of coffee may be at lower risk of developing uterine cancer, according to new research.The Harvard School of Public Health study - which... Read more |
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22/11/2011 12:20:16 Researchers make caffeine breakthroughScientists believe they have made progress in understanding how and where caffeine impacts the brain. The researchers looked at how a brain region known as... Read more |
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18/11/2011 10:55:12 Consider consumption style when buying a coffee machineCoffee machine buyers should think carefully about how they take their coffee, so that they only pay for features they use. Plugged In pointed out... Read more |
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16/11/2011 10:55:29 Health studies have swung in coffee’s favourA significant number of modern health studies relating to coffee paint a favourable picture of the drink, according to a columnist. Writing for Washington Post... Read more |
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15/11/2011 10:58:40 Experts advise against freezing coffeeFreezing coffee beans may not be as good for the taste as some may claim, coffeefaq claims. It has long been known that factors which... Read more |
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14/11/2011 09:49:16 Coffee machines sales on the riseBritain is becoming a nation of coffee-lovers, according to newly-released statistics. According to a report in The Mail Online, sales of coffee machines are up 20... Read more |
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10/11/2011 09:54:30 Coffee makes you a better editorCoffee can make you a better proofreader, according to new research. A study recently published in The Journal of Experimental Psychology has suggested that just... Read more |
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09/11/2011 10:00:36 Coffee’s unexpected role in the London protestsThe role of coffee in modern society has come to symbolise an important political point in the debate over the Occupy London protests. George Igler,... Read more |
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07/11/2011 13:58:39 Daily savings could allow coffee machine upgradeA blog has offered coffee lovers a savings strategy for upgrading their coffee machine without losing out on their caffeine hit. ROASTe.com pointed out that... Read more |
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04/11/2011 14:13:16 Master barista spills the beans on the perfect coffeeThere’s a lot more to making the perfect cup of coffee than simply pushing a button, a former World Barista Champion has claimed. In an interview... Read more |
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03/11/2011 12:46:51 Haitian coffee growers on the comeback trailSupplies of Haitian coffee look set to rise as the country’s farmers turn their attention back to growing coffee beans, reports The Miami Herald. Brits... Read more |
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01/11/2011 13:03:13 Use sustainable coffee for greater enjoymentCoffee lovers have been told that they may enjoy the drink even more if they know if has been produced in a sustainable way. Terri... Read more |
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27/10/2011 17:37:28 High street coffee not offering value for moneyCoffee drinkers aren’t getting the cappuccinos they deserve on the high-street as many cups are flooded with foam, says an expert barista. Marco Arrigo, who... Read more |
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27/10/2011 17:14:44 New generation aims to preserve coffee ceremoniesThe traditional Ethiopian method of drinking coffee has been on the wane in recent years, but a new generation of drinkers appears to be keen to... Read more |
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26/10/2011 11:54:53 Flavoured coffee not a calorie worry, says dietitianCoffee drinkers have been advised that flavoured versions of the hot drink tend to be similar in terms of calorie content. Responding to a reader... Read more |
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25/10/2011 16:21:43 Coffee helps prevent basal cell carcinomaDrinking coffee may help prevent the most common kind of skin cancer, according to a new study. A team of researchers from Harvard Medical School have... Read more |
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21/10/2011 13:24:09 Brits consider coffee a “lifestyle essential”Despite the economic downturn Britons are still finding ways to treat themselves with “lifestyle essentials” such as holidays, takeaways and cups of coffee. Research commissioned... Read more |
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20/10/2011 09:46:59 Halloween pumpkin grown with coffeeA West Yorkshire school has found that coffee outshone horse manure as a fertiliser for growing pumpkins ahead of Halloween. Batley & Birstall News revealed... Read more |
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18/10/2011 14:58:18 Relentless rain impacts Central American coffee suppliesSevere rainstorms are causing problems for coffee growers in Central America, who produce about one fifth of the worlds Arabica coffee beans. According to Reuters,... Read more |
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14/10/2011 13:41:11 Climate change could increase prevalence of coffee-eating bugAs the world’s climate continues to change, the prevalence of berry borer - a bug that attacks coffee beans whilst they are still growing -... Read more |
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12/10/2011 11:24:17 Hugh Jackman launches charity coffeeHollywood actor Hugh Jackman has released his own brand of coffee, with the proceeds going to charity, musicrooms.net reports. The Australian actor - star of X-Men and Real... Read more |
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11/10/2011 10:37:21 Healthcare expert lauds caffeine positivesThe benefits of consuming caffeine have been discussed by a healthcare expert, who finds it to be an important part of her exercise regime. Dr... Read more |
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10/10/2011 12:31:57 Colombia’s coffee output to depend on the weatherColombian coffee growers have claimed they will be bale to produce 10 million bags of coffee in a year, provided the weather holds out. Colombia... Read more |
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07/10/2011 10:19:07 Vietnamese coffee to be gradedVietnamese coffee will be graded in a bid to make the jobs of farmers and exporters more sustainable. Under the new scheme, 50-ton parcels of Vietnamese coffee... Read more |
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06/10/2011 13:17:10 Understanding the difference between ethical coffeesThe difference between two of the most popular types of ethical food production has been explained. This could help the average espresso coffee drinker to... Read more |
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04/10/2011 13:46:56 Macmillan’s big coffee morning a successEvents were held up and down the nation last week as part of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning fundraising drive. Each seemed to be a... Read more |
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03/10/2011 09:28:33 Coffee helps to combat depression in womenCoffee can help stave off depression in women, according to a new study. Research from the Harvard Public School of Health has suggested that women who... Read more |
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26/09/2011 12:35:34 Coffee water shouldn’t reach boiling pointThe perfect coffee should be heated to only around 80-90 degrees, claim experts. A number of coffee bean producers have argued that using boiling water with a... Read more |
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26/09/2011 12:24:10 World’s biggest coffee morning finally hereAfter months of planning, Macmillan’s Biggest Ever Coffee Morning event is due to take place this Friday, September 30th. Communities up and down the UK... Read more |
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23/09/2011 10:44:24 Coffee is a great supplement for Hepatitis C treatmentThree cups of coffee a day can help reduce the side-effects of Hepatitis C treatment, according to new research. A French study of Hepatitis C sufferers found... Read more |
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22/09/2011 10:02:00 ‘Carpuccino’ could enter world record booksA car that runs entirely on coffee granules may have broken the world record for the top speed for a vehicle powered by burning waste,... Read more |
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2011-08-18 3:07 PM Brits spend over £450 a year on coffeeBrits spend more money a year on coffee than they do on their electricity bill, says a new study. The poll of 2,000 people by an online... Read more |
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26/07/2011 15:36:59 Coffee morning regulars call it a dayMembers of a group that has been hosting coffee mornings for some 25 years have decided to disband, citing the “increasing age of its members”... Read more |
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2011-09-24 3:37 PM UK drinking more coffee than ever beforeBritons are consuming coffee like they never have before, as according to Independent.co.uk, UK residents drink 511 million cups of the stuff every single week.... Read more |
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2011-09-12 02:02 PM Coffee art takes offCoffee lovers could soon find a second use for their espresso coffee machines: art. The craze for using coffee as paint began with American artist and... Read more |
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22/07/2011 15:09:01 Expert reveals home-brewed coffee tipsFor those sick of paying upwards of £3 for a coffee in the morning before work, an expert has revealed tips to crafting the perfect... Read more |
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2011-09-01 3:19 PM Dean of York climbs new heights for charity eventThe Dean of York reached dizzying heights as he scaled the York Minster in pursuit of charitable caffeine fix. The Very Rev Keith Jones’ public stunt was... Read more |
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22/07/2011 12:38:16 Cold coffee dividing expertsThe phenomenon of cold-brewed or iced coffee and tea is dividing experts, according to one writer for The New York Times, Harold McGee. He claimed that coffee lovers... Read more |
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2011-08-08 2:58 PM New lid to alter taste of coffeeA new brand of cup lid which alters the taste of hot beverages is becoming a hit with coffee lovers. Geeky-gadgets.com report that The Aroma Coffee... Read more |
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20/07/2011 11:33:34 Lady Gaga reveals her blasphemous drinking habitsGlobal superstar Lady Gaga has come clean about a deep and dark blasphemous secret: she drinks coffee out of a teacup. The 25-year-old Born This... Read more |
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2011-09-06 3:24 PM Coffee calorie count broachedNew legislation that requires fast food outlets to publish calorie counts on their menus has thrown up some interesting results. Health ministers have been keen to address... Read more |
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18/07/2011 15:11:25 Digestive is Britain’s favourite biscuitDigestive biscuits have been voted Britain’s top dunker when it comes to our favourite hot drinks accompaniment. The Mail Online reports that digestives accounts for one in... Read more |
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03/08/2011 14:20 PM Coffee premises are best place to eat and drinkThe British love of bean-to-cup coffee machines and socialising has made coffee shops the most popular snacking places outside of the home, according to a... Read more |
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13/07/2011 15:52:48 100,000 Northern men drink coffee in the nudeNew figures allege that 100,000 men in the North love switching on their coffee machine while stark naked. Burnley Express have published figures showing that two per... Read more |
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2011-08-10 3:00 PM Caffeine helps cure spinal headaches, say doctorsCoffee could be the perfect solution for those who have had a spinal tap. Doctors in Catalonia have indicated that caffeine can help to ease the... Read more |
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12/07/2011 09:51:52 Coffee can help reduce the risk of MRSADrinking coffee can help reduce the risk of MRSA, according to new research. A study published today in the Annals of Family Medicine found that people... Read more |
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2011-08-04 2:54 PM Coffee-powered car for land speed recordA revolutionary eco-car powered by coffee will attempt to set a new world land speed record. Members of Teesdale Conservation Volunteers (TCV), also known as... Read more |
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12/07/2011 12:35:06 Coffee and crude are latest ‘odd couple’Financial analysts have branded coffee and crude oil “sisters” as the pair seem to share the price fluctuations in the commodities market. The strange relationship... Read more |
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08/07/2011 12:25:50 Scientists working on weather-beating coffee beanScientists are developing a coffee plant which will be completely resistant to disease and poor weather. Researchers from the Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TCRI) believe they will... Read more |
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2011-09-19 3:36 PM Love of coffee may be down to genesGenetics may play a key role in the amount of coffee that individuals crave. A genetic study of 40,000 individuals has highlighted two stretches of DNA... Read more |
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2011-09-09 3:27 PM Mother uses coffee to calm child downWhen people across the UK fire up their coffee machine in the morning the aim tends to be to wake up and make themselves feel... Read more |
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2011-08-16 3:04 PM Study finds caffeine could protect against skin cancerAmerican researchers are on the verge of making a coffee-flavoured sunscreen breakthrough, reports The Telegraph. It may not be long before bean to cup coffee machines... Read more |
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07/07/2011 13:03:19 Award winning coffee maker reveals secretsAn award winning South Californian coffee maker has revealed that there are only two things need to make the perfect cuppa. In a WorldCoffeeNews.com scoop,... Read more |
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2011-09-14 3:32 PM Coffee taster insures nose for £2 millionDave Roberts, a professional coffee taster has insured his sense of smell for £2 million. Mr Roberts is so admired for his ability to sniff... Read more |
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2011-09-13 3:30 PM Falmouth coffee morning to benefit blindThe residents of Falmouth are to held the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association with nothing more than a coffee machine and a bit of... Read more |
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2011-09-12 3:28 PM Avoid “espresso shock” with controlled coolingPeople can avoid altering the taste of espresso coffee when cooling it down by following a specific method, which involves reducing the temperature in stages.... Read more |
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2011-08-25 3:15 PM Coffee can boost sporting performanceCaffeine can bring significant benefits to those who are in training, reports Triathlete Europe. For many years, the positive effects of drinking flat white, strong... Read more |