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  16. <title>Weight of a coffee bean</title>
  17. <description>The latest buzz brewing in the nutrition world is the recent link between green unroasted coffee beans and weight loss. A recent study found that overweight individuals lost a significant percentage of their body weight in a ...</description>
  18. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/coffee_beans_weight_loss_livestrongcom.jpg" alt="Coffee Beans & Weight Loss | LIVESTRONG.COM" align="left" /><p>The latest buzz brewing in the nutrition world is the recent link between green unroasted coffee beans and weight loss. A recent study found that overweight individuals lost a significant percentage of their body weight in a short amount of time when they consumed green coffee bean supplements on a daily basis. Let's spill the beans on this exciting new information. The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania study, presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society, involved 16 overweight or obese individuals who took capsules containing green coffee bean extract. The subjects took low doses of the extract supplement, higher doses of the extract supplement, and placebos over a period of 22 weeks. The subjects took the green coffee bean extract pills 30 minutes before a meal three times a day. Throughout the study, the participants did not change their eating habits or exercise regimens. On average the study participants lost 17 pounds. This equaled a total body weight loss of about 10 percent. What's even more interesting is that the participants also saw a 16 percent decrease in total body fat. This is especially promising because the subjects' average daily caloric intake was around 2, 400 calories and they burned an average of 400 calories through exercise. This calorie level alone would not result in the dramatic weight loss that was observed with the supplemented coffee bean extract. So what compound in green coffee beans makes them such fat incinerators? Researchers explained that they don't believe it's the caffeine. The scientists suggest that the beneficial effects of green coffee beans can be attributed to their chlorogenic acid. However, chlorogenic acid isn't present in roasted coffee beans because it's broken down during the roasting process. The study's lead researcher also points out that there were no negative side effects observed from taking the green coffee bean extract capsules. Does this mean we should all go out and buy green coffee bean extract with the expectation that our excess weight will just start melting off? Not exactly. When looking at results of emerging research, it's always imperative that we examine the specifics of the studies themselves. We must also look at the entire body of research rather than focus on the results of a single study before we can draw conclusions. Although the results of this study are rather groundbreaking, it's important to note that this study did have some limitations. The study involved only 16 people, and the study itself was short. Additionally, the subjects in this study took supplements, which isn't the same as consuming whole foods. Supplements aren't regulated in the same way that food is. The research on green coffee beans is still in its infancy, but the results of this particular study certainly warrant further investigation. Further research, with significantly larger groups of participants that are studied for longer periods of time, is needed before recommendations can be made to general public. Kari Hartel, RD, LD is a Registered Dietitian and freelance writer based out of St. Louis, MO. Kari is passionate about nutrition education and the prevention of chronic disease through a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Kari holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University and is committed to helping people lead healthy lives. She completed a yearlong dietetic internship at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, where she worked with a multitude of clients and patients with complicated diagnoses. She planned, marketed, and implemented nutrition education programs and cooking demonstrations for the general public as well as for special populations, including patients with cancer, heart disease, diabetes,</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  25. <title>Coffee in the morning - wine in the evening</title>
  26. <description>The benefits of coffee in the morning have been confirmed by several studies. The overwhelming majority of scientists claim that this drink has the following properties: stimulates brain, eliminates fatigue and increases work ...</description>
  27. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The benefits of coffee in the morning have been confirmed by several studies. The overwhelming majority of scientists claim that this drink has the following properties: stimulates brain, eliminates fatigue and increases work capacity; improves mood, eliminates depression. This effect is due to the fact that the active synthesis of serotonin (the hormone of happiness) begins as an antioxidant. In addition, the condition of the blood vessels improves; increases potency. Due to the presence of caffeine in the composition, it has an exciting effect on the nervous system; prevents the crystallization of cholesterol...</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  34. <title>Coffee bean market</title>
  35. <description>At World Market, we&#039;ve traveled the globe to bring you an eclectic collection of drinks, from coffee and tea to soda and drink mixes. Explore our vast assortment of whole bean and ground coffee to see what all the buzz is about ...</description>
  36. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/arabica_coffee_halflifetrinfo.jpg" alt="Arabica Coffee : Halflifetr.info" align="left" /><p>At World Market, we've traveled the globe to bring you an eclectic collection of drinks, from coffee and tea to soda and drink mixes. Explore our vast assortment of whole bean and ground coffee to see what all the buzz is about. With light, medium and dark roasts, you'll find single-origin beans and Arabica blends from the reaches of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, Sumatra, Kenya and beyond. For a classic cup, you can't go wrong with an Italian or French roast. Flavored coffee enthusiasts will delight in our caramel, hazelnut, vanilla and Texas turtle varieties. Or, recreate your favorite cafe drink with our syrups in flavors like maple, almond, peppermint, chocolate and cinnamon. Many of our beans also come in decaf for those who prefer their java sans caffeine. We offer single-serve coffee suitable for Keurig brewers. Browse our selection of coffee makers to find French presses, drip filters, espresso machines and more to make the perfect cup of Joe. Our coffee mug and teacup selection features travel cups for when you're on the go. If you're really rushing out the door, we even have ready-to-drink coffee in a can. If tea is more your style, opt for black tea varieties like English breakfast and Irish breakfast, yerba mate, pu-erh, oolong, green tea and white tea for a caffeine boost to get your morning going. We also carry caffeine-free herbal teas like mint, chamomile, ginger, orange, rooibos, peach and hibiscus in tea bag and loose-leaf forms. For a taste of everything, opt for a sampler pack filled with different flavors - they also make great gifts! For something a little different, try our chai mixes and concentrates. We have spicy chai flavored with coconut and vanilla, and even sugar-free options. Or, have a cup of soothing hot cocoa in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, Mexican chocolate and salted caramel flavors. Quench your thirst with electrolyte-rich coconut water and refreshing juices with tropical flavors like passion fruit, lychee, guava and mango. Fans of fizz will enjoy our handpicked selection of sodas - the perfect complement to our gourmet snacks from around the world. Discover artisanal takes on classics like orange soda, root beer, cola, grape soda and spicy ginger beer. For a more global sip, try a Ramune soda from Japan, a pomegranate Italian soda, or a French soda. We also offer diet soda, low-calorie drinks and sparkling water.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  40. <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  43. <title>Arabica coffee beans origin</title>
  44. <description>Growing regions typically offer moderate sunshine and rain, steady temperatures around 70°F (20°C), and rich, porous soil. In return, the delicate coffee tree yields beans that are an economic mainstay for dozens of countries ...</description>
  45. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/china_washed_arabica_coffee_beans_productschina.jpg" alt="China Washed Arabica Coffee Beans products,China China Washed" align="left" /><p>Growing regions typically offer moderate sunshine and rain, steady temperatures around 70°F (20°C), and rich, porous soil. In return, the delicate coffee tree yields beans that are an economic mainstay for dozens of countries and about 25 million people. Among the natural commodities, coffee has a monetary value surpassed only by oil. There are two main varieties of coffee trees: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica coffee trees are more delicate, must be grown at higher elevations (1800 feet or more), and yield fewer beans per tree per growing season. Robusta coffee trees are much hardier, may be grown at lower elevations, and have a high bean yield. Of the two, Arabicas beget the better beans - and about 70 percent of the harvest. The harsher beans Robusta tree account for about 30 percent of the world's production and are used for "mainstream" (lower quality) coffee blends. Top 10 Coffee Producing Countries The following is based on the number of 132 pound (60 Kilogram) bags produced during the 1997-98 crop year, according to the U.S. National Coffee Association. Brazil (22.5 million bags) After arriving from French Guiana in the early 18th century, coffee quickly spread and thrived in Brazil. Today Brazil is responsible for about a third of all coffee production, making it by far the heavyweight champion of the coffee-producing world. Though many connoisseurs believe that Brazil's emphasis on quantity takes a toll on quality, many also praise the country's finer varieties. Brazil is the only high-volume producer subject to frost. The devastating 1975 frost, in particular, was a boon to other coffee-growing countries. Two 1994 frosts raised prices worldwide. Top Coffees: Bahia, Brazil Bourbon Santos [Coffee Review] Colombia (10.5 million bags) Colombia is the only South American country with both Atlantic and Pacific ports...an invaluable aid to shipping. The crop's economic importance is such that all cars entering Colombia are sprayed for harmful bacteria. Colombia's coffee grows in the moist, temperate foothills of the Andes, where the combination of high altitude and moist climate makes for an especially mild cup. Top Coffees: Medellin, Colombian Supremo [Coffee Review], Bogotá Indonesia (6.7 million bags) The Dutch unwittingly gave coffee a nickname in the late 17th century, when they began the first successful European coffee plantation on their island colony of Java (now part of Indonesia). Top-grade Arabicas are still produced on Java as well as on Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Flores, but the Indonesian archipelago is most notable as the world's largest producer of robusta beans. Top Coffees: Java Estate [Coffee Review], Sumatra Mandheling [Coffee Review], Sulawesi (Celebes Kalossi) Vietnam (5.8 million bags) French missionaries first brought coffee to Vietnam in the mid-1860s, but production remained negligible as late as 1980. In the 1990s, however, Vietnamese coffee production has been ratcheted up at a furious pace. At least one trader worries that the industry is growing too quickly for its own good. "The crop's growing so fast that there's not an equivalent growth in processing, so you're looking at quality problems, " he said from Daklak, Vietnam's main coffee-growing region. Top Coffees: Robusta Mexico (5 million bags) Coffee came to Mexico from Antilles at the end of the 18th century, but was not exported in great quantities until the 1870s. Today approximately 100, 000 small farms generate most Mexican coffee, and most of the beans come from the south. Mexico is the largest source of U.S. coffee imports. Top Coffees: Mexican Altura Coatepec [Coffee Review], Liquidambar MS, Pluma Coixtepec Ethiopia (3.8 million bags) The natural home of the Arabica tree and the setting for most of coffee's origin legends, Ethiopia is Africa's top Arabica exporter and leads the continent in domestic consumption. About 12 million Ethiopians make their living from coffee, whose name is said to be a derivation of "Kaffa", the name of an Ethiopian province. Top Coffees: Ethiopian Harrar Longberry, Sidamo, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe [Coffee Review] India (3.8 million bags) According to legend, India is the birthplace of coffee cultivation east of Arabia. Today coffee production is under the strict control of the Indian Coffee Board, which some say reduces economic incentive and thereby lowers quality. Top Coffees: Mysore, Monsooned Malabar Guatemala (3.5 million bags) German immigrants initiated serious coffee cultivation in Guatemala in the 19th century. Today the country's high-grown beans, particularly those grown on the southern volcanic slopes, are among the world's best. Top Coffees: Guatamalan Antigua, Atitlan, Huehuetenango Côte d'Ivoire (3.3 million bags) In the mid-1990s Côte d'Ivoire was the number five coffee producer and second largest robusta producer. Why the decline? Some speculate that an emphasis on volume and a lack of investment and planning have lowered quality and per-acre productivity. Today most exports end up as mass-market coffee in Europe, especially France and Italy. Top Coffees: Robusta Uganda (3 million bags) Though Uganda grows precious little Arabica, it is a key producer of robusta. That humble, hardy bean accounts for 75 percent of the country's export revenue and provides employment for 80 percent of all rural workers. Efforts to diversify aside, Uganda is likely to remain loyal to coffee production for the foreseeable future. Top Coffees: Bugisu</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  49. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  52. <title>Bean cherry</title>
  53. <description>What we call a coffee bean is actually the seeds of a cherry-like fruit. Coffee trees produce berries, called coffee cherries, that turn bright red when they are ripe and ready to pick. The fruit is found in clusters along the ...</description>
  54. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_stages_of_a_coffee_bean.jpg" alt="The Stages of a Coffee Bean - Mayorga Organics" align="left" /><p>What we call a coffee bean is actually the seeds of a cherry-like fruit. Coffee trees produce berries, called coffee cherries, that turn bright red when they are ripe and ready to pick. The fruit is found in clusters along the branches of the tree. The skin of a coffee cherry (the exocarp) is thick and bitter. However, the fruit beneath it (the mesocarp ) is intensely sweet and has the texture of a grape. Next comes the parenchyma , a slimy, honey-like layer, which helps protect the beans. The beans themselves are covered by a parchment-like envelope called the endocarp. This protects the two, bluish-green coffee beans, which are covered by yet another membrane, called the spermoderm or silver skin . There is usually one coffee harvest per year. The time varies according to geographic zone, but generally, north of the Equator, harvest takes place between September and March, and south of the equator between April and May. Coffee is generally harvested by hand, either by stripping all of the cherries off the branch at one time or by selective picking. The latter is more expensive and is only used for arabica beans.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  61. <title>Cherry beans coffee</title>
  62. <description>When you think of coffee, its roasted form is usually the first image that springs to mind. But coffee begins its life inside a coffee cherry, two pale light green beans surrounded by a round, ripe, red fruit. This winter ...</description>
  63. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/caffe_cherry_beans_marketplace_gungahlin.jpg" alt="Caffe Cherry Beans - Marketplace Gungahlin" align="left" /><p>When you think of coffee, its roasted form is usually the first image that springs to mind. But coffee begins its life inside a coffee cherry, two pale light green beans surrounded by a round, ripe, red fruit. This winter, Starbucks is introducing the Cascara Latte with flavors from the fruit of the coffee cherry. Inspired by the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in Seattle, Starbucks first new beverage of 2017 will be available in stores in the U.S. starting January 10 and through the winter while supplies last. Starbucks Rewards™ members can get a first taste of the beverage beginning Friday, January 6. Starbucks customers will also be able to order returning favorite the Starbucks® Smoked Butterscotch Latte, also inspired by the Roastery, beginning Friday, January 6. “Cascara is Spanish for ‘husk, ’ and we are taking the fruit of the coffee cherry to give our latte a subtle, lightly sweet flavor, ” said Erin Marinan from Starbucks Beverage Research and Development team. Starbucks® Cascara Latte combines espresso with steamed milk and cascara syrup, topped with velvety foam. A sprinkle of cascara topping, made with cascara extract and cane sugar, finishes the beverage in a signature straight line, which mirrors the inside of a coffee cherry. “Cascara Latte has a nice dark brown sugar and maple flavor that is subtly sweet, ” Marinan said. “As you look at the beverage from the top, it looks like a coffee bean, ” she said. “It’s full circle.” Baristas from the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in Seattle first paired cascara with coffee at its Barista Innovation Challenge in September, and featured the winning cascara beverage on its menu in the fall. Anatomy of a Coffee Cherry Once every year, coffee trees yield coffee cherries. The process begins with the bloom of white jasmine-scented flowers. When the flowers fall from the trees, a small cherry cluster forms and ripens to a red, ripe fruit. The process, from flower to harvest, takes about nine months. Cascara (Outer Skin and Pulp) : The outer skin is thick and slightly bitter in flavor, while the pulp (fruit) directly beneath is sweet and has the texture of a grape. Mucilage: This layer is slippery and thin, and covers the parchment. Parchment : The protective layer of the coffee bean and silver skin.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  67. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  70. <title>Seven seeds coffee beans</title>
  71. <description>SOURCE SINGLE ORIGIN SUBSCRIPTION Source is a three, six or twelve month subscription of single origin coffee carefully selected by our roasters. Each fortnight on a Tuesday we&#039;ll package your order and send it your way. With ...</description>
  72. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/seven_seeds_broadsheet.jpg" alt="Seven Seeds - Broadsheet" align="left" /><p>SOURCE SINGLE ORIGIN SUBSCRIPTION Source is a three, six or twelve month subscription of single origin coffee carefully selected by our roasters. Each fortnight on a Tuesday we'll package your order and send it your way. With Source you'll receive a range of coffees from different origins so if you like changing it up this the ideal subscription for you. DELIVERIES &amp; TIMEFRAMES 6 deliveries = 3 months 12 deliveries = 6 months 24 deliveries = 12 months SHIPPING Shipping costs are not included in the price above but are calculated at check out where you can select your preferred shipping carrier - Sendle or Star Track Express. As a guide 250g shipped with Sendle will cost $6.95 in freight, bringing the subscription total to $20.45 per delivery (Victoria only). 250g shipped with Star Track Express will cost $11.45 in freight, bringing the subscription total to $24.95 per delivery. More info about shipping can be found here HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? For some, it's never enough. But a good gauge would be something along the lines of this... 1 x 250g - perfect for a cup each day (even weekends!), for two weeks. 2 x 250g - two weeks worth for a couple who like to start each day with a fresh brew. 1 x 1kg - for a household, a small shared studio space or office of 4 - 5 people or a really motivated individual game enough for 3+ coffees a day, for two weeks. ESPRESSO ROAST FILTER ROAST</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  76. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  79. <title>Which coffee beans?</title>
  80. <description>What’s In the Bag First, you need to know what to look for in a good bag of coffee beans while you are out shopping. This will help you eliminate the bad coffee altogether without wasting your money on a bag that simply won’t ...</description>
  81. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/which_coffee_beans_are_healthy_be.jpg" alt="Which coffee beans are healthy? | Be Fit Ever After" align="left" /><p>What’s In the Bag First, you need to know what to look for in a good bag of coffee beans while you are out shopping. This will help you eliminate the bad coffee altogether without wasting your money on a bag that simply won’t provide a truly impressive cup of coffee. There are a few things you need to look for in a good bag of coffee: Whole Beans – First, if you checked the title of this article, you will know I always mean whole beans. If you don’t have a grinder at home, get one, as whole bean coffee simply provides you a much better experience when you prepare it. If the coffee you are looking at was ground by the manufacturer, avoid it at all costs. Roast Date – When buying coffee, you always want to buy fresh. Always look for a roast date on the bag of coffee beans you are buying and buy one that was roasted as recently as possible. If the shop owner tells you it doesn’t matter, leave that establishment immediately, as they don’t know what they are talking about. Coffee Roaster – When you are looking at coffee, look for who actually did the roasting. Respected roasters will be well known and you can probably even look up a few of them and find out a little about them before you buy coffee they have roasted. When you find a coffee from one roaster you really like, try the others they make as well. This is a great place to start when you are expanding your coffee palette. Where is the Coffee From – When I say this, I don’t mean just the country where it was grown. Many coffee lovers will have a preference in location, but you can go ever deeper with your coffee search. Check to see where exactly the beans were sourced for roasting. The best quality coffee will tell you everything you need to know about it. If a coffee doesn’t, or the owner of the local shop doesn’t know, then chances are they are sourced from multiple locations, meaning you should stay away from that bag. List Price: $24.99 Price: $15.51 You Save: .48 (38%) Buy Now On Amazon What to Avoid in a Bag Now that you know what to look for in a great bag of coffee beans, it is time to learn what you need to avoid at all costs. By avoiding all of these, you can greatly reduce the risk of getting a really bad cup of coffee. Bags That Say 100% Coffee – A bag of coffee really needs to say it is 100% coffee? I would hope that the coffee we buy is 100% coffee. If it isn’t, what exactly are we brewing? Any quality coffee will be guaranteed to be 100% coffee anyway, so don’t waste your time with this label. Silly Labeling – If the label on your bag of coffee is filled with a bunch of useful information or spends too much time boasting about how great it is, chances are it isn’t worth your time. Truly good coffee will fill up the space on the package label with details about the coffee, and the more you know, the better chance you have of making a good coffee decision. Ground Coffee – If a roaster offers only ground coffee, don’t buy it. When a coffee is ground, it begins to lose its flavor. So if you want fully enjoy your coffee, only buy from roasters that provide only whole bean coffee. Buy Now On Amazon Know Your Tastes Now we get to the most difficult and, honestly, arbitrary part of the process. While ultimately there isn’t a lot I can do to help you through this part, I do have at least a little bit of advice to help you find the right coffee for your tastes. Chances are you already have an idea on what type of coffee you like in general, such as mild or dark. But that is only the beginning. There is really so much more to coffee taste than just how strong or mild it is. Set Your Goals – First, you must set your goals for your coffee search. What are you looking for on this search? Maybe you are looking for something with a bolder flavor, or maybe you just want something very mild to help you start your day. Whatever your goals may be, put them firmly to your mind before you start your search for great coffee. Decide on Strength – Now, while I said there is more to coffee than strength, that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Every different type of coffee has a different strength, ranging from mild to very strong. Which one you begin with depends largely on your own tastes and preferences. This is a great way to find your first roaster to try by matching a roaster and their strength to the type of coffee you prefer. After all, you won’t have a good experience if you only like mild coffee and you choose a dark roast that is very strong. Stretch Yourself – While your initial strength levels can help you begin your search for great coffee, don’t let them limit you. Occasionally try other strengths of coffee from different roasters. Who knows, you may find a dark you love from one roaster even if you prefer a mild or medium coffee. Discuss with Other Coffee Lovers – One of the best ways I have found to learn more about coffee and what tastes great is by talking to other coffee lovers out there. There are many online groups that are perfect for just that. Chances are someone has tried the coffee you are considering and can give you advice. Don’t take their word for it though, always try it for yourself.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  85. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  88. <title>Coffee bean chemical composition</title>
  89. <description>CARBOHYDRATES Overall carbohydrates make up roughly fifty percent of coffee’s total dry weight. While those remaining after the roasting process are readily extracted during brewing to create coffee’s ‘mouth feel’ or also ...</description>
  90. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/compound_interest_why_is_coffee.jpg" alt="Compound Interest - Why is Coffee Bitter? – The Chemistry of Coffee" align="left" /><p>CARBOHYDRATES Overall carbohydrates make up roughly fifty percent of coffee’s total dry weight. While those remaining after the roasting process are readily extracted during brewing to create coffee’s ‘mouth feel’ or also known as ‘body’. Although there are numerous types of carbohydrates in coffee, perhaps the most important is that of sucrose. Sucrose, or more commonly known as table sugar, make up 6-9% of Arabica’s composition with slightly less (3-7%) in the Robusta species. During roasting, sucrose readily decomposes and studies have shown that up almost 90% is lost even at even the lightest roast levels. Nonetheless it’s role during roasting is enormous since it actively participates in the ‘Maillard Reaction’ common in all thermally processed foods. One class of important compounds created during roasting are organic acids which we’ll discuss in the next issue of Coffee Science. But in general unroasted coffee (green) contains negligible amounts of the thirty of so organic acids commonly found in coffee. But once roasted, there is an exponential increase in acid production along with a paralleled increase in acidity. Since acidity plays an important role in assessing coffee quality, it’s no surprise why we typically see higher levels of acidity in Arabica than Robusta coffee, due in part, to its higher sugar content. PROTEINS Protein content for both green Arabica and Robusta coffee vary between 10-13% and exists as free or bound proteins within the coffee matrix. Although protein concentrations will vary from bean to bean, there are a number of factors that regulate this. Factors such as level of maturation, variety and storage conditions all have an effect on protein byproducts created during and after roasting. During roasting, proteins combine with carbohydrates in what is the most important reaction for foods: the Maillard Reaction (MRx). Discovered by a French chemist in 1910 the MRx is what is largely responsible for transforming the mere handful of compounds found in green coffee (unroasted) to the complex aromatic beverage that it is today. As temperatures reach 150°C (302°F) the MRx causes free proteins to combine with sugars to form aromatic compounds such as furans which impart sweet, caramel like notes to the coffee. Other more complex molecules such as pyrazines impart a more nutty/earthy complex to coffee. Other compounds such as aldehydes and ketones also play a role with diacetyl (butanedione) imparting a characteristic buttery-butterscotch that many find reminiscent of popcorn. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of aromatic compounds created during the roasting process - each contributing to create coffee’s complex aromatic structure. If you’ve ever wondered why coffee is brown – you’ll be surprised that it’s simply a byproduct of the very same reaction that created its flavor. During roasting large molecular weight compounds combine (condense) form complex brown colored called melanoidins. Until recently very little was known about these complex compounds. Fortunately over the past 10 years scientists have uncovered much of their complexity and with great findings. The most promising is that these many of these melanoidins have potent antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This is great news considering that coffee is the 2nd to 3rd most consumed beverage in the world - just after water and tea. It’s just another reason to enjoy a second cup of coffee at your café.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  97. <title>Coffee bean berry</title>
  98. <description>Aroma: Fruity Body: Full Flavor: Juicy berry Origin: Germany Begin with fresh, bottled or filtered water. Bring the water just to a boil. Place one teaspoon of tea leaves per 8 oz cup of water into a teapot or infuser or place ...</description>
  99. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/trial_run_05012011_06012011.jpg" alt="Trial Run: 05/01/2011 - 06/01/2011" align="left" /><p>Aroma: Fruity Body: Full Flavor: Juicy berry Origin: Germany Begin with fresh, bottled or filtered water. Bring the water just to a boil. Place one teaspoon of tea leaves per 8 oz cup of water into a teapot or infuser or place one tea bag directly into a 12 to 16oz cup. Pour water directly over the tea leaves or tea bag. Note that over-steeped tea will become bitter. For stronger tea add more leaves rather than infusing longer than recommended. Steeping Time Green Teas: 3 minutes Black Teas: 5 minutes Oolong Teas: 5 minutes Herbal and Fruit Infusions 7 minutes You may wonder why we are so passionate about using only whole leaf tea in each tin of our retail teas. Well, we like to drink great tasting tea. Whole tea leaves retain their natural properties and result in the most flavorful, best tasting cup of tea possible. We also go to great things to source our tea, searching the world to offer Simply the Best™ cup of tea to our valued customers. Enjoy!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  103. <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 13:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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