Is coffee bad for your heart? Cause dehydration? Addictive? Help you lose weight? Or is barrister-made coffee stronger in caffeine than your coffee at home? Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope and nope. Read more about it in Prevention here.
– Jet Buzzed Cannon
Earl Grey is a type of tea traditionally made by flavoring black tea with the oil of bergamot, a type of citrus fruit native to Italy. Earl Grey tea is made with a blend of black tea and bergamot oil, which is extracted from bergamot orange, a citrus fruit native to Italy. According to Health.com, black tea, which is the base of Earl Grey tea, is an excellent source of plant compounds that have antioxidant effects in the body.
Antioxidants help protect against cellular damage by neutralizing highly reactive substances called free radicals. When free radical levels get too high, it overwhelms the body’s antioxidant defenses, which leads to a condition called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress, which is associated with tissue damage and chronic inflammation, is considered a main driver behind the onset and progression of several health conditions, including certain cancers and heart disease. Studies show that people who regularly consume black tea, are less likely to develop certain health conditions compared to those who don’t.
For example, regularly drinking black may protect against ovarian cancer, depression, heart disease, and several other health conditions. Black tea drinkers may also have a reduced risk of developing oral cancer. Additionally, drinking Earl Grey tea may help reduce heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure.
But where’s the Buzz? Well, black tea can boost cognitive and exercise performance.Though the caffeine content of black tea varies, research suggests it contains around 47 mg per cup on average. That’s a little more than half the amount found in a cup of brewed coffee.
Sounds like some pretty good reasons to throw some Earl Grey into the mix!
– Jet Cannon
Inflammation is bad. It is your immune system’s response to an irritant, injury, or infection. In chronic inflammation, your inflammation doesn’t go away, and your immune system continues to send out white blood cells. Your white blood cells may attack healthy organs and tissues. Can drinking tea help with inflammation? After reading about a National Institute of Health study and this WebMD article, we can definitely say…. Probably. Maybe. Also, it’s likely tea helps with brain, bone, and heart health. Hey, it’s tea time somewhere.
Play it safe. No. Especially if one has medical conditions as many of us do. Most anything fun is risky for us at our age.
Panera Bread is being sued over ‘Charged Lemonade’ energy drink after 21-year-old woman with a heart condition dies. As Yahoo reports and suggests, “This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.”
Energy drinks usually have a lot more caffeine than is found is coffee, tea or soft drinks hence the added risk. For generating energy, consider a nap but…. See warning above!!
– Jet Cannon
We store our coffee completely wrong but we’re not likely to change. The brew still tastes pretty darn good. Anyway, we read this bit in Real Simple. Good advice on coffee storage but how about Scott’s job?? “The best way to keep ground coffee or whole beans fresh is to store the coffee on a pantry shelf in an opaque, airtight container. It should be away from light, heat, and moisture, says Scott McMartin, who has tasted more than half a million cups of coffee as a member of the Starbucks Green Coffee Quality group.” Getting paid to drink coffee. What are the hours?
Neuroscience News reports that engaging with music or consuming coffee is linked to peak cognitive performance. AI-generated music, in particular, showed significant performance boosts, opening new avenues for exploration. That sounds scary to us so what about just listening to music about coffee while enjoying a cup??
The Coffee Song – Frank Sinatra
Cup of Coffee – Johnny Cash
Coffee Shop – Red Hot Chili Peppers
One Cup of Coffee – Bob Marley and the Wailers
One MORE Cup of Coffee – Bob Dylan
Java Jive – The Ink Spots
Cigarettes and Coffee – Otis Redding
We believe more research, coffee, and music is warranted. Meanwhile, click here to read the article.
– Jet Cannon
Could coffee plus milk help us recover from exercise faster? Men’s Health reports, “There are many well-established ways to help speed up post-workout repair, ranging from hydrating properly and fueling up on protein for muscle-synthesis support to consuming more omega-3 fats for joint health. Among the most recent solutions, however, is one that comes with a buzz. A study published in the Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry reported that the anti-inflammatory effect of antioxidants (called polyphenols) is vastly enhanced when they react with amino acids. In practical terms, unlocking this could be as simple as adding protein-rich milk to coffee, which is packed with antioxidants. Research into the post-gym benefits of this everyday cocktail is, admittedly, in its early stages. The Danish researchers, however, are buzzing with excitement that increasing polyphenol absorption in this way could prove an effective way to ease swelling and soreness.”
– Jet Cannon
In a major development for aging Buzzed Boomers looking for their iced coffee caffeine fix, Starbucks is changing to nugget ice. Nugget ice is softer and easier to chew.
Last month in Las Vegas, World Tea Expo 2023 attracted 11,000 buyers & participants, according to World Tea News. The popular Tea Bar presented the most in-demand tea products from around the world and, new this year, a mixologist crafted unique tea infused cocktails that are in high demand in bars and restaurants. Count us in!
Questex’s World Tea Expo will returns to Las Vegas, March 18-20, 2024.
– Jet Cannon
We suppose this is good news. Coffee is apparently good for us and so is olive oil. Yeah, let’s mix them together! That’s what Starbucks is slowly rolling out across their 36,000 stores. For example, try an Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew!
Starbucks’ Howard Shultz said he started adding olive oil to his coffee and found it produced an “unexpected, velvety, buttery flavour that enhanced the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate”.
Best not to bet against Starbucks.
– Jet Cannon
How does a coffee snob take their coffee? Seriously. Very seriously.
Giving fasting a try this year? Health.com says, “That even during a fast, you can have that morning cup of joe. Coffee is a low-calorie option that fits into any fast and provides a nice pick-me-up with its boost of caffeine. It also has several other benefits, such as containing essential B vitamins, potassium, and magnesium. However, coffee is healthiest black or with just a splash of milk or milk replacement. Too much creamer or sweetener fills the cup with sugar, negating any benefits.”
– Jet Cannon
We’ve written about the health benefits of coffee. Yet apparently there’s a trend toward making coffee even more healthy. Coffeeaffection.com reports this, “Health-conscious food and beverages have long been a trend in popular culture, and coffee, as one of the most consumed beverages, is not immune. Brands like Purity Coffee are putting antioxidants and other health boosting nutrients first in their production and marketing efforts. Some brands are going a step further by adding additional ingredients to increase the health benefits. What’s more, coffee shops are featuring coffee alternatives like matcha lattes, as well.”
We feel better already!
And reading about coffee can also make us happy. Talk About Coffee shares ten interesting bits about our favorite morning beverage including:
– Jet Cannon
