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Salt in Coffee; Creative or Nonsense?

16/3/2021

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So, at the meeting place, we have this drink: "A Salted Caramello".
It's an "espresso" beverage with espresso (optional) chocolate, caramel syrup, and a pinch of salt.
Although, this is a popular beverage, some people are still curious / concerned about putting salt in their coffee.


So, let's learn more about why adding salt to your coffee can actually be a creative and healthy way to alter the taste and experience of your coffee.


1. The first thing that happens when you put salt in your coffee is, it neutralizes the bitterness by blocking the taste buds responsible for tasting it.
2. This will also add thickness to the beverage, by making the water denser.

3. Adding just a pinch of salt will also help enhance the flavor of the espresso.
4. Adding s
alt also helps replenish some of the sodium that your body loses from drinking caffeine.
5. Salt in a coffee with milk helps break down some of the fats, and enzymes in the milk; for a more enjoyable after-taste / drinking experience.

Along with improving the flavours, salt can have many health benefits to you favorite coffee beverage, but, we recommend experimenting for yourself, as this process is not for all taste-buds.
So, if you're ever curious about adding salt to you coffee, come by the meeting place, and try our salted caramello (with espresso) to see if this is something for you!
We hope to see you soon!

Blessings,
​TMPC

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4 things you (probably) didn't know about caffeine...

2/2/2021

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So, you're probably wondering what more you need to know about caffeine; it wakes you up and keeps you alert, right? What else do I need to know?
Well, let me just give you some fun facts that I think you'll find pretty interesting...


1. there is no ideal time to drink coffee
Some people say that the ideal time to drink coffee is between 9am and 10am because that's when you get the maximum impact of caffeine in terms of the functional benefits. But, there’s also other research out there showing that the impact of caffeine varies based on when you regularly consume caffeine. However, ultimately, everybody is different, so there’s no one perfect time of day to drink coffee that will be ideal for everyone.

2. decaf contains caffeine
it’s very hard to remove all of the caffeine from coffee, even with very selective and specific extraction processes.
That said, most decaf coffees contain about between about 1% and 10% of the residual caffeine, inside the coffee, depending on the method.
That’s still a lot less caffeine that’s available in coffee beforehand, and actually it’s about the same amount as in as in a hot chocolate. So clearly, it’s unlikely to affect you as much as a regular caffeinated coffee or tea.

3. filter coffee has more caffeine 
While espresso has a higher concentration of coffee, per serving, filter coffee (eg French press, drip filter, etc) typically has more caffeine per cup.
The main reason is because you typically drink more filter coffee per cup than a standard espresso
a double shot of espresso averages about 80 mg of caffeine v.s. around 125 milligrams in a 240ml (8oz) filter coffee.

4. dark roast does not have more caffeine
People often say because dark roasted coffee tastes stronger, it has more caffeine.
I’ve also heard the opposite: that because it’s been roasted darker, some of the caffeine has been ‘roasted off’.
The first statement is false.. Dark roasted coffee does taste stronger; it has been roasted longer.
So, it is stronger, but not in caffeine.

So, now that you know more about caffeine, and know what you're drinking, we'll be waiting to make you that amazing cup of coffee.

Blessings,
TMPC
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Calculate Your Caffeine Intake

19/7/2018

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We will almost always support the hunt for caffeine. However, too much can be harmful for you, and we certainly don't want that!

We're sharing this helpful little calculator we found on visual.ly to help you determine if you might be better off exchanging your fifth cup of the day for one of our decaf teas instead! ;)
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The Caffeine Calculator

From Visually.

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Science-y but Simple: What's in your coffee?

10/5/2018

 

Each month we scour the web for interesting coffee finds to share with you. This month, we came across this simple but interesting infographic about what's going on in your cup of coffee! Topics of address include the health benefits of drinking coffee, chemicals to be aware of, and why caffeine might be better for you, to name a few.
What we like about this infographic is that there is a little more of a scientific focus and minimalist organization of information. Take a look!

What is in your coffee? Health benefits of coffee. Chemicals to be aware of in your coffee...
The link to the picture itself can be found here: thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/whats-in-your-coffee_5171880e92f67.png and the website that held the original link can be found here: paul-murray.org/infografical/infographical-digest-26-april-2013/

The Health Benefits of Coffee: A Visual Representation

14/3/2018

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Apparently, coffee's not just good for the soul - that creamy cup of caffeine actually has a couple of health benefits in tow, too!
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We aren't nutritionists, but we did a little bit of research concerning the benefits of a cup of coffee (we've got the citations listed below) and put together a visual representation of some of the things we discovered:
A visual representation of the health benefits from drinking a cup of coffee
There are several proven and theorized benefits of drinking a cup of coffee, but a few that we found most relevant and dependable include:
  • Coffee can help stimulate mental activity
  • Coffee can benefit workouts, because it helps release fatty acids and increases adrenaline levels
  • Coffee has antioxidants in it, which protect your cells from the negative effects of free radicals
  • Coffee has been linked to protection against, or prevention of, a handful of diseases which include: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and type II diabetes
You can read more by referencing some of our sources, which are listed below.

Of course, it's important to note that there can be negative side effects to too many cups of caffeine; we recommend enjoying coffee within the bounds of what's best for your body. But it's encouraging to know there are some positive side effects to that magic cuppa joe, don't ya think?!



Citations:
  • 13 Health Benefits of Coffee, Based on Science. (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2018, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-13-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee#section2
  • Nordqvist, J. (2017, December 14). Coffee: Benefits, nutrition, and risks. Retrieved March 13, 2018, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270202.php
  • 5 Reasons to Drink Coffee Before Your Workout. (2014, June 19). Retrieved March 13, 2018, from http://www.health.com/nutrition/5-reasons-to-drink-coffee-before-your-workout
  • ​Health.com. (2018). 6 Healthy Reasons to Keep Loving Coffee. [online] Available at: http://www.health.com/food/6-healthy-reasons-to-keep-loving-coffee [Accessed 14 Mar. 2018].
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