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The time for spring cleaning has arrived! Of course, warmer weather and nature’s rebirth are probably the reasons why we get that urge to spruce up our home. It is a process that improves our physical as much as our mental health. After winter, we all need to breathe fresh and clean air. My motivation starts with my morning cup of Sumatra. Then, the energy I get from it carries throughout the day as I begin the "dirty" battle! Clean windows and curtains, change of season decor and my second favorite smell, cleanliness! ( coffee being my first!) Mentally, this...

There are many great ways to enjoy our coffee. Some of us like specialty lattes, espressos, macchiatos etc... Some of us like cream, whipped cream, syrups, sugars. Different milks are also the trend: almond, soy, oat, coconut etc...Already, by drinking a good organic coffee, you are doing something beneficial to your health. While enjoying immensely the fancy drinks, some of our customers want to go even further with their new healthy habits. How can they enjoy their cup now? With no sugar or cream? Once you wean yourself off, you learn to appreciate the real taste of a good coffee....

Antioxidants are molecules that fight what they call free radicals. Those free radicals are compounds that can cause harm to your body if their levels become too high. They are linked to multiple illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Your body has its own antioxidant defenses to keep those free radicals in check. However, antioxidants are also found in food especially in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based whole foods. Coffee was found to have even more antioxidants than most fruits. Organic coffee beans grown at high altitudes and close to the equator have the highest levels. The best way...

We can look for a variety of excuses to validate the need to get a cup of coffee, but I will now provide you with scientific studies that will give you the ammunition to enjoy it guilt free! I was able to find quite a few health benefits of drinking our favorite brew. First, using organic beans is definitely my personal choice found to be most important to my health. Here are a few more:Improving your memory: Researchers at the Radiological Society of America found that drinking two to three cups of coffee, improved short-term memory as well as lowering...

Whether you are celebrating with a Passover or Easter dinner this weekend, great coffee is always appreciated. If you are lucky enough to be with family and hosting any of these meals, you might be wondering which coffee to serve. If unsure of your guests preferences, perhaps you can offer them a few options. Most guests would be satisfied with a rich medium or dark roast( Nicaragua, Pull or Special Prep among others) poured from your favorite coffee pot, but adding a few more options could make it a little more interesting. Using a French Press or an aeropress, could...