HEALTHY & HIGH SPIRITS

Good coffee, good mood.

The fact that we claim that coffee works wonders is probably not a surprise to anyone. But now we also have scientific proof: Coffee boosts your mood. And can also help with some ailments. And with loosing weight (which I’m especially happy to hear). We tell you all about it in this post.

***
MEHR ALS LECKER

How healthy is coffee?

The morning coffee. The espresso after a meal. 1, 2, 3 cups during the meeting. In Germany, coffee is the most popular beverage of all: We drink an average of 169 liters per year. More than water (123.4 liters) and also more than beer (91.7 liters)* – who would have thought? But is it healthy? There are various myths and stereotypes about coffee. Here, we tell you how healthy coffee really is.

***
DRINKING IMPROVES YOUR FITNESS

Coffee and sports – how does that go together?

Cappuccino, espresso, drip coffee, flat white – that is pure indulgence (at least for us). But coffee is also a winner for athletes. The crazy story about “il campionissimo” Fausto Coppi, the professional cycling legend, supports that assumption. And some current studies prove it. Curious?

***
BARISTA TIP

Press it! Or why tamping is so important.

Tamping … what? Tamping is technical barista jargon and refers to the process of compacting the ground coffee in the portafilter when making an espresso. In this barista tip we explain why tamping is so important.

***
HOW CRAZY IS THAT?

Coffee stains for better solar cells.

Not a joke: The coffee-stain-phenomenon – also known as the “coffee-stain-effect” – was the subject of a study, that accomplished to make coating processes of e.g. solar cells, transistors, or biosensors more reliable. What…?

***
Coffeefacts

The power of the bean.

Coffee is not only a great indulgence – it is also a “world power” (as reported by the Focus – a German news magazine – last August). It is one of the most important commercial goods and employs millions of people. Which consequences that has, you can read here.

***