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Coffee tree. Coffea subg. Coffea. Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Coffe. Coffee. Coffee. Amazing Discovery in the Coffee Fields of Hawaii. Did Coke, Pepsi, even Starbucks…heck, the entire$74.3 billion beverage industry just get out-smartedby one small cap company?

Amazing Discovery in the Coffee Fields of Hawaii

KonaRed has swept upHawaii’s supply of what science proves couldbe the most powerful superfruit on earth! I love it when a small cap out smarts the big boys. It looks like that’s exactly what KonaRed has done. It’s a fascinating story that you should know – because this is the story of massive wealth creation. It begins with an entrepreneur named Shaun Roberts. One morning over coffee, he was reading a study released by the University of Hawaii that raved about the enormous antioxidant powers packed into the coffee fruit – the berry that holds the coffee bean.

The study he was reading that morning went on and on about the coffee fruits’ antioxidants and how they fight off free radicals that age us. The $74.3 billion beverage industry may never be the same. What Drinking Coffee Does to You. The chances are that you saw the title of this article and winced a little.

What Drinking Coffee Does to You

Usually, things which are enjoyable bring negative side effects to our bodies. Alcohol, chocolate and fast-food are all fine examples of things which are enjoyable at the time but have negative long-term side effects on your health. So how does coffee compete with these ‘naughty’ foods and drink? Drinking coffee is a great way to stay alert, both physically and mentally. It helps wake you up in the morning and aids your productivity, and help relieve workplace stress. Ffee 'may make us happier': Study finds people recognise positive words more quickly when dosed with the stimulant. By Damien Gayle Published: 14:00 GMT, 13 November 2012 | Updated: 14:00 GMT, 13 November 2012 Drinking coffee might help us look on the bright side of life, according to a new study which shows caffeine can help people spot positive words.

ffee 'may make us happier': Study finds people recognise positive words more quickly when dosed with the stimulant

German researchers found that volunteers dosed the equivalent in caffeine of two to three cups of coffee were able to spot positive words more quickly in a series of experiments. But psychologists found it did not have the same effect when it came to negative words. Bees Get Buzz From Caffeine and Nicotine. Like humans, bees enjoy a little caffeine and nicotine, according to a study announced last week.

Bees Get Buzz From Caffeine and Nicotine

The bees don't get their buzz from coffee and cigarettes, but rather, from nectar that naturally contains these potentially addictive substances — a tool nature may have employed to keep the insects coming back for more. "This could be an evolutionary development intended, as in humans, to make the bee addicted," said study-researcher Ido Izhaki, of the University of Haifa in Israel. But the bees aren't the bug-world equivalent of caffeine junkies or pack-a-day smokers, the researchers say. Too much of these substances, and the bugs turn up their noses at the stuff. Caffeine Gives Bees a Memory Boost. Honeybees, like tired office employees, like their caffeine, suggests a new study finding that bees are more likely to remember plants containing the java ingredient.

Caffeine Gives Bees a Memory Boost

Caffeine occurs naturally in the nectar of coffee and citrus flowers. Bees that fed on caffeinated nectar were three times more likely to remember a flower's scent than bees fed sugar alone. The findings, detailed today (March 7) in the journal Science, show how plants can manipulate animals' memories to improve their odds of pollination. "Remembering floral traits is difficult for bees to perform at a fast pace as they fly from flower to flower, and we have found that caffeine helps the bee remember where the flowers are," study leader Geraldine Wright, a neuroethologist at Newcastle University, UK, said in a statement. Bees remember flowers that serve them caffeine. Honeybees, like tired office employees, like their caffeine, suggests a new study finding that bees are more likely to remember plants containing the java ingredient.

Bees remember flowers that serve them caffeine

Caffeine occurs naturally in the nectar of coffee and citrus flowers. Bees that fed on caffeinated nectar were three times more likely to remember a flower's scent than bees fed sugar alone. The findings, detailed on March 7 in the journal Science, show how plants can manipulate animals' memories to improve their odds of pollination. Almost-Famous Mocha Frappes Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Home — Coffees Of Hawaii. Keauhou, Kona Coffee and Kealakekua Bay. Hola Aloha. Hawaii (Big Island) My_Coffee. Drinks. Drinks, Juice, coffee. Coffee plantation hotel – Finca Rosa Blanca. Fair Trade Coffee, Organic Coffee: Grounds for Change. Quick guide to coffee certifications. This is a quick guide to the most common certifications seen on coffee.

Quick guide to coffee certifications

Information on criteria is provided, emphasizing ecological and environmental standards. All these certifications require verification by third-party auditors; producers (and in some case buyers) must pay various fees associated with certification. You can find additional posts on the standards, marketing, and issues surrounding eco-certification in the certifications category of this site. Bird-Friendly (Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center) The only true “shade-grown” certification, developed by ecologists at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. There is no minimum price set, but producers can use the certification to negotiate a better price for their coffee, generally an additional 5 to 10 cents per pound. There is no certification fee, but producers must pay for initial and periodic audits. More info: Rainforest Alliance Examine the seal on the package carefully. Organic Fair Trade. Shade Management in Coffee and Cacao Plantations J Beer et al A3507I.

10 Things You Need to Know About Coffee. Perfect Iced Coffee. Iced coffee is my life.

Perfect Iced Coffee

When I wake up, often around the time party animals on the west coast are just heading home, I start each day not with a cup of freshly brewed hot java, but with a tall, blessed glass of creamy iced coffee in a glass. I’ve been an iced coffee freakazoid for years and years. To say I couldn’t live without it is an understatement. It gives me the tools I need to cope. Perfect Iced Coffee. Iced coffee is my life.

Perfect Iced Coffee

When I wake up, often around the time party animals on the west coast are just heading home, I start each day not with a cup of freshly brewed hot java, but with a tall, blessed glass of creamy iced coffee in a glass. I’ve been an iced coffee freakazoid for years and years. To say I couldn’t live without it is an understatement. It gives me the tools I need to cope. Iced Coffee How-To - Imbibe Magazine. Apparent simplicity is a precarious thing.

Iced Coffee How-To - Imbibe Magazine

Iced coffee seems like it should be a cinch—just throw some strong brew on the rocks and you’re good to go. But coffee is a fragile potion, sensitive to brewing techniques and extreme temperatures. As a result, iced coffee is often acrid, sour, flat or disappointingly weak. Happily, these pitfalls can be avoided with a little practice and attention to detail. Here’s how. Coffee and Tea. What is Tea? Lesson #01 Two leaves and a bud Plucking tea Tea garden Welcome to the Beginners course of TeaClass.

This training program is designed to give you the foundation of information that will allow you to begin your journey through the world of tea. Time For Tea!! <3.