This coffee brand came across our pantry last month and I wanted to give it a shout out: Gold Emblem Donut Shop Blend, Medium Roast. This blend is a fair trade 100% Arabica premium ground coffee. Gold Emblem Donut Shop Blend Coffee is delightfully smooth with a pleasant aroma. It’s the perfect companion to our […]
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The genetics of coffee
Remember our friend adenosine, the sleepy molecule? I talked about it from my post a long while ago. Adenosine is a chemical that starts to slowly accumulate when you wake up, until it finally bonds to enough neuroreceptors to let you know it’s time to hit the hay. Caffeine works its energetic magic by competing […]
The Dark Side of Coffee
Coffee as a drink that has been around for millennia, as well as being widely consumed by billions of people. It’s a very social drink, can be infinitesimally versatile (varieties, flavors, brewing methods, etc.), and is often touted for its health benefits. What’s not to love about coffee? Coffee (like many things in this world) […]