How do you get rid of a Caffeine Headache?
When caffeine is consumed regularly, your body builds a dependence on it. When you don’t get your caffeine the pressure around the nerves in your head and cause headaches. The best ways to relieve the caffeine headaches are to take an over-the-counter pain reliever, apply peppermint oil to ease tension, apply an ice pack, or […]
Does Cold Brew Have More Caffeine Than Iced Coffee?
I love cold coffee, but what style will give me the best caffeine boost? Iced or Cold Brewed Coffee? Cold brew has more caffeine than iced coffee due to how it is made. Cold-brewed coffee is steeped for around 12 to 24 hours, which gives it a higher concentration and so you get more caffeine. […]
Does Stronger Coffee Have More Caffeine?
Sometimes we find that some coffee isn’t enough for us, and so we look for something with a little more kick to it. With many varieties to choose from it can be hard to find the strongest coffee that suits our taste. It is also just as hard to find something that has the caffeine […]
Does Coffee Contain Sulfites?
It’s important to know what goes into your coffee. Whether it’s the labor that goes into growing it, the roast, brand, where it’s grown, and most importantly it’s essential to know what is how it is preserved. Preservatives are and always will be a hot topic in health and nutrition, but what about one of […]
Does Coffee Boost your Metabolism?
People have long said that coffee is one of the most healthy drinks that you can consume. You may have walked through the aisles of the supermarket or sat in a health bar and glance at the sheer variety of “healthy” coffee blends or “bulletproof” coffee blends and wonder if there’s any merit to these […]
How Do I Make My Espresso Stronger?
There is not much that can wake you up in the morning or keep you going the afternoon like a shot (or two) of espresso. Since you may not always have an opportunity to head over to the coffee shop you may try to brew some at home. However, you might find that it simply […]
Does Coffee Lower My Potassium Levels?
Coffee has an extensive myriad of health benefits to show for. From the caffeine dose that wakes you up and readies you for the day, to its richness in antioxidants, which reduces inflammation too. But does it have any effects on the Potassium levels in your body and in turn your overall health? The caffeine […]
What is Direct Trade Coffee? (And How is it Different from Fair Trade?)
“Where did you get that coffee?” Some ask, but what about the other question: “How did you get that coffee?” Companies rely on coffee farmers from other countries for their beans. There are two main methods of sourcing coffee: Direct and Fair trade, but what are they and how do they differ? Direct trade coffee […]
Is Nitrogen Flushed Coffee Safe?
Coffee is best served as fresh as possible. While there’s always the coffee shop downtown to serve you a fresh cup, when making coffee at home you will have to rely on bags of coffee beans that have already been roasted. The caveat to that is that after the producers/growers roast the beans they will […]
How Long Does Ground Coffee Last?
Nothing beats a cup of coffee in the morning. Some people like to grind their own beans, but others understandably don’t always have the luxury of time to make fresh ground coffee. Instead, they reach for some pre-ground coffee to brew. Whichever side of the fence you stand on, it’s important to make sure your […]
