Every morning, millions of people start their day with a hot cup of coffee or tea. According to one report, tea and coffee are the most consumed beverages around the world after water. Tea originates from Asia and has grown to become a cultural staple in places such as Turkey, China, and the United Kingdom....
For coffee lovers, finding the right brand is a journey of taste, quality, and ethics. But as you explore options, it’s important to know which brands fail to deliver on these fronts. Here are six worst coffee brands that have earned a reputation for being some of the worst in the market today. Yuban: A...
Imagine a device that could tell if your juice is spoiled or distinguish between subtle coffee blends with near-perfect accuracy. Researchers at Penn State have developed an AI-powered “electronic tongue” that can do exactly that. This groundbreaking innovation uses graphene-based sensors and artificial intelligence to assess the quality, authenticity, and safety of liquids. How the...
Almost everyone enjoys an invigorating cup of coffee in the morning. However, drinking too much caffeine can be bad for your health. Yet, it has also been proven that drinking coffee in moderation actually has several benefits. These benefits include improving heart and brain health, and may potentially even help in the prevention of mental...
Many people kickstart their mornings with a steaming cup of coffee, relying on the caffeine boost to shake off the grogginess and get their day going. However, experts are now advising against drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Here’s why waiting a little longer before having your morning coffee might be the better choice...
Coffee has become a sort of subculture these days. Sure, most of us enjoy a cuppa every morning, probably with some milk and sweetener. We like to frequent coffee shops and sip seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice lattes in the fall, peppermint mocha in the winter, and frappuccinos in the summer. Some like to order a different drink every time...
Are you someone who likes to enjoy a cup or two of coffee each morning? Or perhaps you’re someone who essentially needs it to feel like a functioning human being if you have to get up before 9 am. Either way, you’re probably used to hearing people say that coffee is bad for you and...
What’s the first thing you do in the morning? If it’s drinking a coffee, you’re not alone. For many of us, asking us to get anything accomplished before that first cup of joe is nearly impossible. This is especially true after a night of poor sleep. While that morning dose of caffeine may help you...
Navigating the waters of high-energy options can be tough because so many companies will try to get you to take their “energy products” and supplements. But when you’re trying to eat foods that give you real energy and avoid all of the man-made junk out there, it can be confusing. Which foods are energy boosters,...
Coconut milk combines with ground turmeric and lavender for a soothing homemade coffee creamer that’s equally delicious hot or cold. There is no need for artificial ingredients and processed sweeteners to achieve the yummy coffee flavors that are so popular at coffee shops. For this recipe, we merged the mellow flavors of turmeric and lavender...
Decaf coffee has stood for a long time as a popular choice for people who enjoy the taste without the stimulating effects of caffeine. However, recent concerns raised by health groups have created uncertainty regarding the safety of certain decaffeination methods. The main focus of these concerns is a chemical called methylene chloride, which is...
Victoria Dawson Hoff thought she was drinking too much coffee. So she tried something else for a little while. Actually, over the course of a normal 5-day workweek, she tried 5 different alternatives. She had some help from a real food babe, Dana James, MS, CNS, CDN, nutritional therapist and founder of Food Coach NYC....
