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When Did Coffee Become A Status Symbol?
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When Did Coffee Become A Status Symbol?

Odds are when you go to the grocery store, you see many people with a Starbucks coffee cup in hand. At some point, this has made it to almost a "right of passage" to get into the grocery store. What's funny about this is most of these cups are filled up with low-quality "coffee" beverages which are mostly made up of sugar and chocolate. Those who have one of these cups in their hand probably wouldn't be able to tell a cup of coffee from Starbucks from a cup of your regular old gas station coffee. Another thing that gets lost in this is why not support the local guy? While Starbucks, Dunkin and Tim Horton coffee chains boom, there are many local coffee shops that provide a better product at a similar price. Plus you are helping someone in your community build and maintain their busines...
Starbucks Or Dunkin Donuts, Who Has Better Coffee?
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Starbucks Or Dunkin Donuts, Who Has Better Coffee?

People love their coffee. Some people can't go through an entire day without it, and some people can't go through half a day without it. Coffee provides an instant burst of energy for those who need it, and caffeine is a stimulant of the body and the mind. Two of the most popular brands in the nation are Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. In bigger cities, you can't go a few blocks without seeing one of the two and there are branches of each present in both towns as well. Some people swear by Starbucks and some people swear by Dunkin Donuts. Let's look at some of the pros and cons of each in order to determine whose is better. First, let's look at Starbucks. The coffee giant has exploded during the last 15 years, and they've even expanded to various drinks and foods beyond coffee. Still, ...
What Exactly Is A Flavored Coffee?
LIFESTYLE

What Exactly Is A Flavored Coffee?

Flavored coffee refers to your regular coffee, but it's made tastier through natural or synthetic flavors. Unlike popular belief, this method has been around for decades. As a matter of fact, this method is as old as the coffee beans. With the passage of time, new flavors became popular among people across the globe. Let's find out more. The History In the 1990s, the popularity of flavored coffee went up. As time went by, people got addicted to the flavors, especially the natural ones. How Is Flavored Coffee Made? The best method is to roast the green beans to get the natural aroma and flavor. Usually, huge tanks are used for roasting. They are heated at high temperatures that can be up to 356 degrees Fahrenheit. This process is completed in 15 minutes. Afterward, the beans are all...
Is It OK If I Drink Coffee
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Is It OK If I Drink Coffee

In my chiropractic office I get asked many questions. Usually, I am asked about how to help with musculoskeletal problems. I personally, have an interest and have studied a good bit about nutrition. Many of my patients know this and will ask me questions on the subject. Recently a patient asked me: "Is it OK if I drink coffee?" Since I drink coffee a couple times a week, I didn't see any harm in it, but I wasn't sure if there was a nutritional benefit, so I did some research. This article will discuss nutritional benefits of moderate coffee drinking. Coffee is one of the most popular and consumed beverages on the planet. I found that there is quite a bit of scientific documentation on the benefits of drinking coffee. Most of the studies noted that moderate coffee drinking (one to thre...