Mother's Day is coming up and many of us are scrambling, as always, to find the perfect way to say thanks to the women in our life who raised us, or take care of others. I'm lucky that my own mom is still alive, healthy and living nearby. I've also been fortunate enough to become a grandmother and watch my own children become parents. So, it's safe to say that I have a lot of respect for any mom out there.
If your mom is a coffee lover, then giving her a gourmet or specialty coffee is perfect as a gift that she can use and enjoy. Here are some ideas that you can find here at Brown and Jenkins for coffee related gifts for Mom.
Cookin' with Coffee Sampler
If mom loves to cook give her this gift pack that comes with a recipe box, 12 coffee recipes, 4 ounces of finely ground coffee ideal for cooking, and a 10 ounce bag of coffee beans ready for brewing.
Brown and Jenkin's Most Popular Coffee Sampler
This is three bags our most popular single origin and blends that will offer mom a great variety for Mother's Day. It includes single origin Columbian Supremo, sumptuous Mocha Java and our unique Brown and Jenkin's Special Blend
The Gift of Time
As a mom, it's no joke that your time means more to your mom than anything else. So why not take her out for a cup of coffee, or just stop by for a visit and sit and chat with her over a cup of Joe?
However you decide to say thanks to the mom, grandmother and other nurturing women in your life, I hope Mother's Day is a time of gratitude and joy for all of you!
Locals- Don't forget to stop by tomorrow morning from 9-12 for the Rotary Pie for Breakfast fundraiser!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Jenkins
Friday, April 30, 2010
What Makes Gourmet Coffee Gourmet?
Look at that cup of gourmet coffee you're holding. What makes it gourmet? Is the term gourmet coffee truly meaningful, or is it just a marketing technique to make us coffee drinkers think we should pay $4 for a cup of coffee. (Don't worry, ours is still $1!)
In previous blogs, I talked about some of the coffee lingo and coffee terminology that is commonly used, but is frequently confusing and misleading. I also mentioned that the country, the region, and the altitude at which the coffee beans are grown are much better predictors of taste that some of the superfluous labels we often see. So today, I want to share two of the most meaningful factors in what makes a gourmet coffee a gourmet coffee.
Arabica Coffee Beans versus Robusta Coffee Beans
The first is incredibly basic. Gourmet coffees only use Arabica coffee beans. All the positive characteristics you look for in a great cup of coffee come from these higher quality beans that are best grown at higher altitudes. This does not mean that every Arabica bean is good, but generally speaking they are of a far higher quality than the economical Robusta beans which are usually grown at sea level.
Washed versus Natural Processing
Whether coffee beans are washed or dry processed prior to shipping is another factor that actually has a big impact on the final flavor in your coffee cup. While natural sure sounds better from an eco-friendly and organic viewpoint, this is not the case for coffee beans. Proper washing of the green coffee bean before it is shipped and roasted is more expensive, takes more time, and results in more body, brightness, livelieracidity, and that mouth-filling feeling that defines a great tasting cup of coffee.
So, you want coffee beans grown at high altitudes that have been carefully washed, and are from a desirable region. Any specialty coffee roaster like Brown and Jenkins will only sell Arabica beans, so that's a pretty simple starting point for most folks. If you are a member of our coffee club you can start by sample single origin coffee to get an idea of the regions you most enjoy, and then by trying the blends of each.
I like to think of the coffee tasting experience as a joyride for all the senses. So hop on and enjoy the ride!
Local Event Reminder- The Cambridge Annual Bike and Boat Swap and Pie for Breakfast event is tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 1st and it starts at 9am! I'll meet you there for freshly roasted coffee and homemade pie for breakfast!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
In previous blogs, I talked about some of the coffee lingo and coffee terminology that is commonly used, but is frequently confusing and misleading. I also mentioned that the country, the region, and the altitude at which the coffee beans are grown are much better predictors of taste that some of the superfluous labels we often see. So today, I want to share two of the most meaningful factors in what makes a gourmet coffee a gourmet coffee.
Arabica Coffee Beans versus Robusta Coffee Beans
The first is incredibly basic. Gourmet coffees only use Arabica coffee beans. All the positive characteristics you look for in a great cup of coffee come from these higher quality beans that are best grown at higher altitudes. This does not mean that every Arabica bean is good, but generally speaking they are of a far higher quality than the economical Robusta beans which are usually grown at sea level.
Washed versus Natural Processing
Whether coffee beans are washed or dry processed prior to shipping is another factor that actually has a big impact on the final flavor in your coffee cup. While natural sure sounds better from an eco-friendly and organic viewpoint, this is not the case for coffee beans. Proper washing of the green coffee bean before it is shipped and roasted is more expensive, takes more time, and results in more body, brightness, livelieracidity, and that mouth-filling feeling that defines a great tasting cup of coffee.
So, you want coffee beans grown at high altitudes that have been carefully washed, and are from a desirable region. Any specialty coffee roaster like Brown and Jenkins will only sell Arabica beans, so that's a pretty simple starting point for most folks. If you are a member of our coffee club you can start by sample single origin coffee to get an idea of the regions you most enjoy, and then by trying the blends of each.
I like to think of the coffee tasting experience as a joyride for all the senses. So hop on and enjoy the ride!
Local Event Reminder- The Cambridge Annual Bike and Boat Swap and Pie for Breakfast event is tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 1st and it starts at 9am! I'll meet you there for freshly roasted coffee and homemade pie for breakfast!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Coffee Characteristics of Gourmet and Specialty Coffee
Ah- the aroma of a specialty coffee in the morning! We've talked before about that fancy gourmet coffee or specialty coffee label and what it does or doesn't mean. Whether I'm observing as our master roaster prepares a single origin Columbian or our Organic Putney blend, I am able to make sure that the coffee beans we buy, roast and sell here in Vermont offer more than just a nice sounding name.
You are probably familiar with coffee characteristics like aroma, body, acidity and flavor. If you need a refresher, just click on this older blog for a definition of basic coffee characteristics. Did you know that there are many more coffee attributes that are used by specialty coffee graders for the purpose of defining specialty coffees? These include terms like clean cup, fragrance, aftertaste, balance and sweetness.
Clean cup- defines a cup of coffee that has only positive impressions from first sip to final lingering aftertaste
Fragrance- this differs from aroma in that fragrance refers to the scent of dry, ground coffee as opposed to the smell that results once water is added to the grounds
Aftertaste- after the liquid is swallowed this is the length the aroma and taste linger
Balance- refers to the interaction of attributes like body, acidity, aftertaste and flavor and how all compliment each other.
Sweetness- this means the fullness of flavor
By combining these elements with the first four listed above, coffee raters hold cuppings and assign numbers to each attribute. A coffee must score above an 80 to be characterized as a specialty coffee. These folks are called Q raters and have what has to be one of the best jobs on the planet!
For the rest of us, knowing these terms is useful in describing a cup of coffee, and in defining what you are looking for when you browse for beans. To get more familiar with these terms, consider holding your own coffee cupping!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
You are probably familiar with coffee characteristics like aroma, body, acidity and flavor. If you need a refresher, just click on this older blog for a definition of basic coffee characteristics. Did you know that there are many more coffee attributes that are used by specialty coffee graders for the purpose of defining specialty coffees? These include terms like clean cup, fragrance, aftertaste, balance and sweetness.
Clean cup- defines a cup of coffee that has only positive impressions from first sip to final lingering aftertaste
Fragrance- this differs from aroma in that fragrance refers to the scent of dry, ground coffee as opposed to the smell that results once water is added to the grounds
Aftertaste- after the liquid is swallowed this is the length the aroma and taste linger
Balance- refers to the interaction of attributes like body, acidity, aftertaste and flavor and how all compliment each other.
Sweetness- this means the fullness of flavor
By combining these elements with the first four listed above, coffee raters hold cuppings and assign numbers to each attribute. A coffee must score above an 80 to be characterized as a specialty coffee. These folks are called Q raters and have what has to be one of the best jobs on the planet!
For the rest of us, knowing these terms is useful in describing a cup of coffee, and in defining what you are looking for when you browse for beans. To get more familiar with these terms, consider holding your own coffee cupping!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Friday, April 23, 2010
How to Make a Better Tasting Cup of Vermont Coffee
Today is the day that Brown and Jenkins' master roaster Glenn is creating a batch of Celebes Kalossi coffee. This means that the roastery is filled with the fragrance of fresh beans and the sound of the roasting machine. He is roasting to fill orders from our Coffee Break Club and will ship them immediately so that those folks have their beans within a day or two of being roasted. Here are some tips to help you make the best tasting cup of coffee possible in your own kitchen.
Start fresh!
Even though we ship our gourmet coffee beans all over the country and the world, it's imperative that they are delivered as soon as possible to maintain freshness. Nothing can ruin the positive characteristics of a great coffee bean like sitting on a shelf or in a cupboard for too long.
Use Whole Beans
Even if you can't afford a pricey burr grinder, making a $20 investment for a blade grinder, rather than buying pre-ground coffee beans, will make a dramatic improvement in the taste of your coffee.
Grind per use
Only grind as much coffee as you are going to use immediately. Exposure to air, light and humidity lessens the taste and aroma of coffee by depleting the beans of its oils.
Airtight storage
Store your gourmet coffee beans in an airtight container like a vacuum sealed bag. Most fold over coffee bean bags are appropriate as long as you keep it in a cool and dry place. I don't recommend storing your beans in the fridge or the freezer. Instead, plan on using them within a one to two week window and replacing them with fresh ones as needed.
Of course, you need to do what actually works best for you! These are just my recommendations based on coffee characteristics. The most important thing is that you enjoy your cup of coffee.
Local Event Alert
Hey local residents- don't forget about the amazing Pie for Breakfast and Annual Spring Boat and Bike Swap next weekend. The Swap will take place at Cambridge Elementary School on Saturday, May 1st starting at 9AM. Pie for Breakfast is here at Brown and Jenkins and the $5 donation goes to benefit the Cambridge Rotary . (Drop offs for the swap occur Friday night at the school from 6-8.) Go to the Cambridge Crossroads Calendar for more information.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Start fresh!
Even though we ship our gourmet coffee beans all over the country and the world, it's imperative that they are delivered as soon as possible to maintain freshness. Nothing can ruin the positive characteristics of a great coffee bean like sitting on a shelf or in a cupboard for too long.
Use Whole Beans
Even if you can't afford a pricey burr grinder, making a $20 investment for a blade grinder, rather than buying pre-ground coffee beans, will make a dramatic improvement in the taste of your coffee.
Grind per use
Only grind as much coffee as you are going to use immediately. Exposure to air, light and humidity lessens the taste and aroma of coffee by depleting the beans of its oils.
Airtight storage
Store your gourmet coffee beans in an airtight container like a vacuum sealed bag. Most fold over coffee bean bags are appropriate as long as you keep it in a cool and dry place. I don't recommend storing your beans in the fridge or the freezer. Instead, plan on using them within a one to two week window and replacing them with fresh ones as needed.
Of course, you need to do what actually works best for you! These are just my recommendations based on coffee characteristics. The most important thing is that you enjoy your cup of coffee.
Local Event Alert
Hey local residents- don't forget about the amazing Pie for Breakfast and Annual Spring Boat and Bike Swap next weekend. The Swap will take place at Cambridge Elementary School on Saturday, May 1st starting at 9AM. Pie for Breakfast is here at Brown and Jenkins and the $5 donation goes to benefit the Cambridge Rotary . (Drop offs for the swap occur Friday night at the school from 6-8.) Go to the Cambridge Crossroads Calendar for more information.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Types of Coffee Grinders: Making Gourmet Vermont Coffee at Home
If you are reading this blog in the comfort of home, chances are you brewed, and maybe ground, your own coffee and coffee beans this morning. If you're reading it at work, or your favorite coffee shop, you might have let someone else do the grinding for you. Either way, one of the most frequent questions I get from visitors to the Vermont Brown and Jenkins coffee roastery regards the type of coffee grinder that is best for using in your home.
This season is probably the perfect time to address this topic as we are getting closer to gift giving holidays like Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation. These are some of the times that folks seem to want to know what type of coffee grinder they can give. So here is the Grinder Primer!
Types of Coffee Grinders: Blade
The blade grinder uses a flat blade that chops the coffee beans. These types of grinders are inexpensive and easy to clean, maintain and store. This might be the perfect gift for a college graduate who wants to move up from pre-ground beans to freshly ground ones, but doesn't really appreciate their coffee enough to make more of an investment. (This move alone can make a huge difference in the taste of your coffee!) Of course, there is a better option for those who want a step above in coffee taste and freshness.
Why? You just don't get a very consistent grind from a flat blade grinder, and you don't have the option to select they type of grind for your brewing method. Plus, the friction of the blade can slightly burn the beans.
Types of Coffee Grinders: Mill or Burr
Mill or burr grinders use two wheels that rotate against each other to create a very consistent size grind, and that allows you to select the grind size that best suits your brew. For instance, espresso requires a much finer grind than drip coffee. A burr grinder with a cone shaped grinding surface is the top choice, in my opinion, because they clog less and are easier to care for that the flat wheel burr option.
Of course—you get what you pay for so the mill or burr grinders are more expensive than the blade coffee grinders. You can find an inexpensive blade grinder for as little as $20, while you can pay anywhere from $40 to $300 for a burr or mill grinder, depending on the upgrades you desire.
Don't buy more than you need! Start with fresh coffee beans and then decide what grinder will suit your needs. Then enjoy the process. Hearing the whirr of the grinder and smelling the aroma of the coffee beans as they are ground can be an enjoyable part of the morning coffee routine.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
This season is probably the perfect time to address this topic as we are getting closer to gift giving holidays like Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation. These are some of the times that folks seem to want to know what type of coffee grinder they can give. So here is the Grinder Primer!
Types of Coffee Grinders: Blade
The blade grinder uses a flat blade that chops the coffee beans. These types of grinders are inexpensive and easy to clean, maintain and store. This might be the perfect gift for a college graduate who wants to move up from pre-ground beans to freshly ground ones, but doesn't really appreciate their coffee enough to make more of an investment. (This move alone can make a huge difference in the taste of your coffee!) Of course, there is a better option for those who want a step above in coffee taste and freshness.
Why? You just don't get a very consistent grind from a flat blade grinder, and you don't have the option to select they type of grind for your brewing method. Plus, the friction of the blade can slightly burn the beans.
Types of Coffee Grinders: Mill or Burr
Mill or burr grinders use two wheels that rotate against each other to create a very consistent size grind, and that allows you to select the grind size that best suits your brew. For instance, espresso requires a much finer grind than drip coffee. A burr grinder with a cone shaped grinding surface is the top choice, in my opinion, because they clog less and are easier to care for that the flat wheel burr option.
Of course—you get what you pay for so the mill or burr grinders are more expensive than the blade coffee grinders. You can find an inexpensive blade grinder for as little as $20, while you can pay anywhere from $40 to $300 for a burr or mill grinder, depending on the upgrades you desire.
Don't buy more than you need! Start with fresh coffee beans and then decide what grinder will suit your needs. Then enjoy the process. Hearing the whirr of the grinder and smelling the aroma of the coffee beans as they are ground can be an enjoyable part of the morning coffee routine.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Friday, April 16, 2010
How Green Coffee Bean Prices Impact Your Morning Cup of Joe
Spring greetings from Brown and Jenkins! The view out my window is vintage Vermont, but the topic on my mind is Peru and organic coffee. This is partially because I just poured myself a cup of Organic Putney Blend, and partially because I'm looking at an article that says that folks like me who drink, and love, specialty and gourmet coffees have transformed the industry with a demand for items like Fair Trade, organic and single origin coffees. In fact, the North American Organic Coffee Survey for last year shows that American and Canadian coffee drinkers imported 89 million pounds of organic coffee!
So what about the price of those green coffee beans—organic or otherwise? Well, in June of 2009 those prices went way up due to some rough weather conditions in both Columbia and some Asian countries. Climate changes are effecting the once predictable harvesting in many countries, and coffee buyers predict that both Africa and Latin America will struggle with rainfall and temperatures that will impact growth. The only upside for gourmet coffee drinkers is that these changes will have a larger effect on coffee beans grown at lower altitudes. These tend to be poorer quality Robusta beans as opposed to the Arabica beans required for gourmet coffee.
So far, the cost of your cup of coffee has not seen a major hike. Frankly, retailers know folks here are still struggling with the economy and are hesitant to raise prices. However, industry leaders warn that the time will come when prices will go up.
No worries—you can still drop by Brown and Jenkins for your dollar cup of Vermont specialty coffee, or have freshly roasted beans delivered to your door. I just find it fascinating that we are so tied in to countries half way across the globe and their weather conditions. That's just one more way that I see coffee connections both here in my community and around the world.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
So what about the price of those green coffee beans—organic or otherwise? Well, in June of 2009 those prices went way up due to some rough weather conditions in both Columbia and some Asian countries. Climate changes are effecting the once predictable harvesting in many countries, and coffee buyers predict that both Africa and Latin America will struggle with rainfall and temperatures that will impact growth. The only upside for gourmet coffee drinkers is that these changes will have a larger effect on coffee beans grown at lower altitudes. These tend to be poorer quality Robusta beans as opposed to the Arabica beans required for gourmet coffee.
So far, the cost of your cup of coffee has not seen a major hike. Frankly, retailers know folks here are still struggling with the economy and are hesitant to raise prices. However, industry leaders warn that the time will come when prices will go up.
No worries—you can still drop by Brown and Jenkins for your dollar cup of Vermont specialty coffee, or have freshly roasted beans delivered to your door. I just find it fascinating that we are so tied in to countries half way across the globe and their weather conditions. That's just one more way that I see coffee connections both here in my community and around the world.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Gourmet Coffee Trends in Vermont and the World
Good morning from the mountains of Cambridge, Vermont! As is typical of near spring here in the Green Mountains, we have had perfect sunny days and our share of rain and clouds too. I find myself in the midst of early spring fever and rearranging and cleaning my spaces both at home and here at the Brown and Jenkins coffee roastery. Since spring is such a great impetus for change, I'm choosing to start today with a crisp cup of Costa Rican Tarrazu and some thoughts on changes in behavior among coffee drinkers and consumers.
Has the economy changed your coffee drinking habits? According to a recent edition of Specialty Coffee magazine, there has been a shift more than a change. A poll done by Brand Keys finds that, while folks are not willing to give up their favorite gourmet coffee, they are far more likely to brew it at home. The $4 cup of coffee is being replaced by making that specialty cup at home by an increase of 5% over last year.
I have to agree. The loyalty and growth of members in our Coffee Break Club supports that finding. And why not? Sure, it's fun to meet a friend over coffee at the local café, but when you are on the run, and watching your budget, it might make sense to brew your favorite blend at home, toss it in a travel mug and save your self a few dollars a day.
Do you fit into this evolving gourmet coffee trend? Or have you stuck to a different routine? Does the change in weather (at least for those of us in the north) have any effect on how you enjoy your cup of coffee?
My routine is pretty much the same, although the view outside my window has morphed from snow covered hills to greenery. If you haven't enjoyed this view—stop by. You are always welcome to watch Glenn roast coffee beans, or just sit, chat and enjoy the view.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Has the economy changed your coffee drinking habits? According to a recent edition of Specialty Coffee magazine, there has been a shift more than a change. A poll done by Brand Keys finds that, while folks are not willing to give up their favorite gourmet coffee, they are far more likely to brew it at home. The $4 cup of coffee is being replaced by making that specialty cup at home by an increase of 5% over last year.
I have to agree. The loyalty and growth of members in our Coffee Break Club supports that finding. And why not? Sure, it's fun to meet a friend over coffee at the local café, but when you are on the run, and watching your budget, it might make sense to brew your favorite blend at home, toss it in a travel mug and save your self a few dollars a day.
Do you fit into this evolving gourmet coffee trend? Or have you stuck to a different routine? Does the change in weather (at least for those of us in the north) have any effect on how you enjoy your cup of coffee?
My routine is pretty much the same, although the view outside my window has morphed from snow covered hills to greenery. If you haven't enjoyed this view—stop by. You are always welcome to watch Glenn roast coffee beans, or just sit, chat and enjoy the view.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Gourmet Coffee Beans: What's in a Name?
Imagine waking up to a cup of coffee. Now imagine waking up to a steaming hot mug of gourmet excelso peaberry hard bean coffee. So much of the enjoyment for us coffee lovers goes beyond the taste (although that is the most important element) to the feel of the warm mug, the aroma, and even the name of our first drink of the day. As for the excelso peaberry listed above—I made it up. That's not a coffee I sell, although I could certainly, and legitimately, rename a peaberry coffee with that moniker.
Here's the thing.
The terms used to describe coffee beans can refer to grade, quality, size or other coffee characteristics, and can be very confusing. Here are some of those frequently used terms and what they actually do, or don't, mean to you and your cup of coffee.
Excelso and Supremo- While these sure sound like they are used to denote superior quality, they actually refer to the size of the bean. While it sounds good for marketing purposes, any lower quality Robusta bean sold in a tin can on the grocery store shelf can accurately display this label.
Strictly Hard Bean- While this doesn't sound nearly as compelling as an excelso, it is a much better determinate of quality because it refers to beans grown at higher altitudes. Higher altitudes, and the cooler temperatures, lead to harder, denser and more intense tasting beans.
Hard Bean- Ironically, this refers to a lower grade coffee bean. See what a difference a single word can make?
Peaberry- Our Tanzania Peaberry coffee is one of my favorite gourmet coffees that we sell here at Brown and Jenkins. But guess what? The region and country of this bean is much more important that the flowery Peaberry label. A Peaberry is simply a coffee bean that holds a single, rather than double bean, inside its shell. It's also rounder in appearance as it doesn't have the flat one sided edge of most coffee beans. But it sure sounds more exotic than calling it a single coffee bean!
So my best advice to you is to focus on the country and region when you are looking for information that will lead you to the coffee intensities and flavors you most enjoy.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Here's the thing.
The terms used to describe coffee beans can refer to grade, quality, size or other coffee characteristics, and can be very confusing. Here are some of those frequently used terms and what they actually do, or don't, mean to you and your cup of coffee.
Excelso and Supremo- While these sure sound like they are used to denote superior quality, they actually refer to the size of the bean. While it sounds good for marketing purposes, any lower quality Robusta bean sold in a tin can on the grocery store shelf can accurately display this label.
Strictly Hard Bean- While this doesn't sound nearly as compelling as an excelso, it is a much better determinate of quality because it refers to beans grown at higher altitudes. Higher altitudes, and the cooler temperatures, lead to harder, denser and more intense tasting beans.
Hard Bean- Ironically, this refers to a lower grade coffee bean. See what a difference a single word can make?
Peaberry- Our Tanzania Peaberry coffee is one of my favorite gourmet coffees that we sell here at Brown and Jenkins. But guess what? The region and country of this bean is much more important that the flowery Peaberry label. A Peaberry is simply a coffee bean that holds a single, rather than double bean, inside its shell. It's also rounder in appearance as it doesn't have the flat one sided edge of most coffee beans. But it sure sounds more exotic than calling it a single coffee bean!
So my best advice to you is to focus on the country and region when you are looking for information that will lead you to the coffee intensities and flavors you most enjoy.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Friday, April 2, 2010
Drinking Coffee Reduces the Risk of Irregular Heartbeats
Lift your coffee mug to good health!
According to a recently released study of over 130,000 people, run by Kaiser Permanente, those folks who drink four cups of coffee each day have an 18% lower instance of being hospitalized for heart rhythm conditions that include irregular heartbeats. The lead researcher is quoted as saying that moderate coffee drinkers should feel safe that they are not doing their hearts any harm by enjoying that cup o' Joe. If you are concerned about caffeine, I'm looking into carrying a coffee with 1% caffeine called Opus One. I'll let you know when I start carrying that.
Yay! I just love reading the science behind coffee. Don't overdo anything, but enjoy what you love is my belief. And I love when science backs me up. I also just read about a British study that says that coffee reduces the odds of getting a stroke too.
Obviously, there is a lot more information behind both these studies than I can go into here, but I think it's safe to say that enjoying coffee in moderation is proving to have benefits beyond the delicious taste and enlivening effect.
Is there a down side?
Well, consider the Massachusetts woman who was recently charged with assault and battery for throwing the contents of her hot coffee at a meter maid who was writing her a ticket! First of all, this is taking road rage to a new degree (she wasn't even driving). Secondly- what a waste of coffee!
Hmm..maybe she was disappointed in the poor quality of her coffee and that's really what set her off. If only she'd been drinking our Brazilian Bourbon Santos, perhaps the whole ugly incident could have been prevented! She could sign up for our coffee club and get regular gourmet coffee deliveries. I bet the meter maid would be happy!
So the moral of the story is to drink great tasting Brown and Jenkins coffee and you can stay in good health, and out of jail!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
According to a recently released study of over 130,000 people, run by Kaiser Permanente, those folks who drink four cups of coffee each day have an 18% lower instance of being hospitalized for heart rhythm conditions that include irregular heartbeats. The lead researcher is quoted as saying that moderate coffee drinkers should feel safe that they are not doing their hearts any harm by enjoying that cup o' Joe. If you are concerned about caffeine, I'm looking into carrying a coffee with 1% caffeine called Opus One. I'll let you know when I start carrying that.
Yay! I just love reading the science behind coffee. Don't overdo anything, but enjoy what you love is my belief. And I love when science backs me up. I also just read about a British study that says that coffee reduces the odds of getting a stroke too.
Obviously, there is a lot more information behind both these studies than I can go into here, but I think it's safe to say that enjoying coffee in moderation is proving to have benefits beyond the delicious taste and enlivening effect.
Is there a down side?
Well, consider the Massachusetts woman who was recently charged with assault and battery for throwing the contents of her hot coffee at a meter maid who was writing her a ticket! First of all, this is taking road rage to a new degree (she wasn't even driving). Secondly- what a waste of coffee!
Hmm..maybe she was disappointed in the poor quality of her coffee and that's really what set her off. If only she'd been drinking our Brazilian Bourbon Santos, perhaps the whole ugly incident could have been prevented! She could sign up for our coffee club and get regular gourmet coffee deliveries. I bet the meter maid would be happy!
So the moral of the story is to drink great tasting Brown and Jenkins coffee and you can stay in good health, and out of jail!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
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