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While roasting some beautiful beans the other day I was stuck in my own head as often is the case. Looking at the miraculous coffee bean. It’s really not a bean at all, but a seed of the coffee cherry. I was imagining all the potential it has in it’s current state as well as the potential it had further into it’s past.   Thoughts turned to the cracking & popping of the beans about to hit their ideal condition in the roaster and I proceeded to get the cooling area ready to receive them. The door opened and whooshed...

Quiet Moments:If you are like me, you might at times feel like a gerbil in its wheel. Everyday’s household chores and work, children and family activities, being available for everyone and having to cope with it all, is a heavy load for a person to carry. Our days are filled with obligations while our nights seem too short and restless. I find myself looking for time alone, just to take a breath and try to relax . It is odd that relaxation and coffee go hand in hand but, for me it is the ideal pair. It is a sweet...

Workout With Coffee:Getting a great workout feels amazing! With the help of coffee, you can improve your performance and even reduce some of the soreness. Coffee can help you focus better, and give you the energy needed for a great workout. Because the effects peak 30-45 minutes after ingestion, drinking a cup or two before your gym session can help you perform better ( if you have no issues with caffeine). Coffee can also accelerate fat loss as it improves the speed of cycling and other activities. The fat burning is especially concentrated in the belly area. Some researchers suggest...

Special Time with a Friend:How wonderful is it to spend time with a friend sharing a cup of tea or coffee? So much to talk about! The idea of being with someone you care for, is very comforting. The simple act of sitting down with a cup of goodness with a person who understands you and makes you laugh, is sometimes all you need to help you go through life’s obstacles. It can also be someone who needs you or your thoughtful advice. Either way, sharing laughter or encouragement, is often done at home or in a coffee shop over...