Various studies have shown that coffee in moderation is beneficial for our health.

The Honolulu Heart Program, in the 1960's found Coffee to protect the brain cells from damage leading to Parkinson's didease.

Harvard researchers found that coffee may cut the risk of Type 2 Diabetes by 30%.

In Germany studies at the University of Muenster showed coffee to protect us against colon cancer.

Plenty of studies show that caffeine in a cup of coffee can increase alertness and improve performance in tests of mental function`

The latest evidence shows there is less to worry about than we once thought, and perhaps some unexpected benefits, so enjoy a cup of coffee a day.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF COFFEE

Coffee was first discovered in Northern Africa in an area known today as Ethiopia.

A popular legend refers to a goat herder by the name of Kaldi, who observed his goat acting amusingly frisky after eating berries from the bush. Curious about the phenomena, Kaldi tried eating the berries himself. He found that these berries gave him a renewed energy. The news of this energy laden fruit quickly spread throughout the region.

Monks hearing about this amazing fruit, dried the berries so that they could be transported to distant monasteries. They reconstituted these in water, ate the fruit and drank the liquid to provide stimulation for a more awakened time for prayer.

Coffee berries were transported from Ethiopia to the Arabian peninsula, and were first cultivated in what today is the country of Yemen.

From there coffee travelled to Turkey, where coffee beans were roasted for the first time in open fires.

The roasted beans were crushed , and then boiled in water, creating a crude version of the beverage we enjoy today.

From the article published by Marche Moevenpick



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Coffee Plant

Thank you dear Inda for sharing this wisdom ..... I will be back to "absorb" it better.

Meanwhile, going to have a coffee ....

Have a wonderful day.

Love and Light. Margherita

Dear Inda,

Thanks for the information. I seem to learn
something new here every day. I love the
smell of fresh brewed coffee. Along with a
cinnamon roll it is heavenly!

Have a coffee-happy week!
Love,
Barbara

Dear Inda you made me long for my Swiss Café Crème. In Italy they have their espresso which is too strong and I have never liked it. I only drink it with milk, a cappuccino now and then. In the morning I take coffee with milk. Only one in a day, otherwise I would be too nervous!

But even though at times I have privileged tea in the morning, I now prefer coffee... I love its fragrance and its good to know that it has some really good qualities.



This is the right time for a coffee without coffein ..... ready to sleep immediately

Love and Joy. Margherita

Dear Margherita and Barbara,
I am going to join you two with a cup of coffee. I usually have one cup in the morning; a little more on the weekend. I like cream in my coffee, and my coffee not too strong. A buttered croissant, with my coffee, on the weekend is so good

Enjoy your coffee

Love, Inda

Thank you for sharing the good news about coffee. I don't know what I would do first thing in the morning without it??
I like mine medium strong with a touch of milk or cream.

Happy Monday morning coffee
Sue

Good morning everyone,
COFFEE is here, wake up

A bit of chocolate with coffee is nice as well.
Enjoy your coffee.

Love
Vicky

I like mine black, and strong
Coffee that is. One big cup in the morning. I love the smell of it brewing, I like the taste of it, I like the ritual.
thanks for the good news about coffee, Inda!

Thank you for joining the coffee-circle Everyone.
This at the moment looks really tempting:

Good morning coffee army
Wake up

Your cup of coffee looks delicious Inda.

Have a nice day, enjoy your coffees.

Love
Vicky

Wake up

Thanks for the encouraging post. I really am a coffee addict. I have mine with a bit of milk, medium strength.

Joining you all with a cup of coffee.

Gisele

For the Coffee-Chocolate-Army!

Hahaha...Teo

This reminds me of Monday morning before the coffee machine is plugged in.

Have a good cup of coffee Everyone

Love, Inda

hehe, Teo, your cartoon and signature give a new perspective on how to attain PEACE in the workplace
aah, but here's my newest coffee discover, on the road to better health without giving up my java:
For those of you in Toronto, check out Merchants of Green Coffee...(MerchantsofGreenCoffee.com)
Green coffee beans keep for years. Roasted coffee is perishable. So, these people sell green beans which are organically grown, fairly traded and substainably produced...AND they are in Toronto.
I have a pound of their Arabica beans from CUBA - I put some in the oven for about 15 minutes for the first time today, and WOW! Fresh roasted beans, roasted to the darkness of my choosing. Not only did it create a wonderful aroma, but the coffee is absolutely fresh and without any bitterness...mmmmmm.
the only problem I see with this is that I might be tempted to drink too much of it at a time as it's soooooooo goooooood.

Thanks for the info Viive. I had no idea where to get green coffee in Canada. I always bring some green Kona coffee from Hawaii which I roast myself in a coffee roaster.
Now I know where to get it.

Your cartoon is so funny, Teo.
This is Monday morning and thank goodness the coffee machine is working

Have a nice cup of coffee everyone
and a nice day.

Love
vicky

Just as good the coffee machine is working.
This is all I can say for this morning

Sue

Thanks for all the information and pictures of coffee with delicious baked goods. I couldn't start my day without it either.

Buttered croissants sounds like an excellent idea.

I've also heard that Coffee helps to prevent Alzheimers. Another reason to enjoy that morning cuppa.

Marie

Welcome Marie...to the coffee club