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Be it an espresso or a cappuccino, grab your drink and travel through the past to know some glorious stories about the history of coffee. Sitting by the window, set amidst a cozy atmosphere, a fresh aroma stirred some thoughts in my mind. A group of boisterous teens nearby created quite a ruckus and I wondered if it was the result of perhaps, having too much coffee? Hot and steamy or cold and frothy, I noticed, different people like their coffee's served in various ways. This led me to think and ponder whether anyone has really wondered what went behind this alluring cup of coffee whilst they sipped the enticing brew? The appeal of coffee has spanned over various continents but when I really discovered its origins, I realized that its history is as rich as the brew itself, it really propelled me to share some of these fascinating stories with you. History and Origin of Coffee There are lots of myths and legends when it comes to the history of this drink. One of the most

Enlarge Image For many years, coffee has been blamed for a series of medical problems from the amusing line "it will stop you from growing" to the less amusing worries that it might start heart disease and cancer. Despite all this, recent studies have shown that coffee isn't as unhealthy as it was initially thought. So what's the final answer? Is drinking coffee good or is it bad for your health? The best answer is that: it doesn't seem to harm you and it might actually help you. A recent study from May 2006 (128000 participants) has shown that there is no high risk for the appearance of cardiovascular diseases for filtered coffee consumers. The results of this study show that the risk of setting off such diseases is not influenced by the quantity of consumed filtered coffee. In March 2006, 4000 coffee drinkers participated in a study showing the fact that two or more coffee cups per day can lead to high risk of setting off a heart disease. It only hap

How many of us cannot do without our daily coffee? We need it to wake us up or "pick us up" in the afternoon. We find the "wonder" ingredient caffeine anywhere now, from coca-cola to even pastries. Let us find out what some researchers have to say about our daily caffeine intake. Enlarge ImageDonuts with Caffeine? The caffeine-powered donut is invented. Look where we have come from the days the goats ate the red coffee berries back in the year 850 as the Legend of goat herder Kaldi of Ethiopia says. He experienced the berries "power" himself and since, we all have come to know coffee and its buzz. The caffeine is what makes us "wake up" after drinking our coffee and now we have it in pastries too! Adding caffeine to baked goods? The idea of mixing caffeine in bagels and pastries was introduced as the researchers found a way to eliminate the bitter taste of caffeine. Therefore, the donuts taste will remain unchanged while they will contain

Most of us want us to enjoy the best coffee we can lay our hands on. Let's see how we can make our morning coffee, the best, in terms of quality. Keeping Coffee At Its Freshest Best When purchasing coffee beans, take care to buy whole beans and grind only enough for one pot of coffee at a time. Whole beans retain their flavors, oils and aromas much longer than ground coffee. Buy only enough coffee beans as you will use in one or two weeks; this will help insure freshness. It is best if you could store your beans in an air tight glass, ceramic or plastic containers. If you use plastic, you should use the beans in one week or less. Never store beans or ground coffee in the refrigerator or freezer. Both the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the National Coffee Association of USA recommend storing whole coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry location (in a cabinet); never freeze or refrigerate the beans. Roasted coffee beans contain volatile flavor o

The True Story One of the world's most loved beverages, coffee is a way of life. It has managed to dispel all doubts about the darker shades of its character, and today, the darker the shade, the more we love it...that's COFFEE. Legend has it that around the eight century AD, an Ethiopian goatherd, Kaldi, discovered coffee, when his frolicking goats tried the taste of a deep red berry growing on the hillside. The animals became friskier and Kaldiwas tempted too, soon, he joined them. The monks of the area tasted these bitter berries and that night they prayed with greater fervor than before! Soon the fame of the flavor spread and Africans of those times actually made bars out of this bean and animal fat balls. There was also wine made out of this berry that was very popular. But it was not until the tenth century that the coffee berry found its way out of the African continent. It moved out through the route of Arabia where it was again zealously guarded for many cent

Coffee Breaks Decrease Your Performance A new study reported by New Scientist news reveals an astounding fact. It says 'taking a coffee break might actually sabotage the employees ability to do their jobs and undermine teamwork instead of boosting it' Dosing up on caffeine is particularly unhelpful to men, disrupting their emotions and hampering their ability to do certain tasks, suggests a report by psychologists Lindsay St Claire and Peter Rogers at Bristol University in the UK. It is believed by many that taking coffee breaks at work will reduce their feelings of stress. But in reality, the theories about the effects of caffeine are conflicting. Some studies suggest caffeine can worsen anxiety and trigger stress, while others show it boosts confidence, alertness and sociability, making certain tasks easier But this latest report, released by the UK's Economic and Social Research Council on Friday, supports the view that coffee exacerbates stress, especially in m

A coffee patron or coffee lover looking for the best coffee in the world? Just as there are wine tasters who can grade a wine, similarly there are some coffee experts who can name some of the best coffee brands in the world. If you want to know where does the world's best coffee come from, then read on. Coffee is ground coffee beans brewed into a caffeine drink that has become more like water for many parched souls looking for some instant energy. Many begin their day with the fresh, crisp and natural flavor of coffee and end their day's work with the same. For many drinking coffee is like an experience, to savor the aroma, the flavor and to feel the warm cuppa flowing down gently through their throat. Coffee is basically a bean grown in more than 70 countries around the world and many countries have the major chunk of their economies based on coffee export. Coffee needs specific conditions to grow and produce the best coffee in the world. Legends of the World's Be