Some good news for coffee lovers: a cup of joe may get you going in more ways than one. A new study shows that brewed coffee contains soluble fiber, the roughage found in oatmeal and apples that aids digestion, helps the body absorb vital nutrients and keeps a lid on cholesterol.
One of the most commonly asked question is how much more caffeine is contained in espresso versus regular drip coffee. Ask almost anyone and they will invariably agree that espresso has more caffeine than regular coffee. Interesting, but are they correct? Well that depends on your perspective.
May 15, 2009 - What does Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton and David Beckham all have in common? Asset Insurance! For professionals who make a living off their talents, protecting such assets may prove its not only be smart, but necessary.
For other such as Costa Coffee's Master Cupper - Gennaro Pelliccia - insuring his tongue is what matters most. For UK based company Costa Coffee, his taste buds are so valuable that they had it insured it for £10 million GBP or the equivalent of approximately USD $15.2 million.
A spokesman for Glencairn said: "The taste buds of a Master of Coffee are as important as the vocal chords of a singer or the legs of a top model, and this is one of the biggest single insurance policies taken out for one person. It shows how valuable Gennaro's tongue is to the Costa brand."
June 28, 2009 - Came across this interesting video where Andrea Illy - who has taken over his fathers shoes at Illy Cafe - discusses the history of espresso. Enjoy!
Roast Color Analyzer - Discount Extended thru Sept
Aug 10, 2009 - For those who have not checked out the JAVALYTICS Roast Color Analyzer - were extending our discount of $1,100 to $2,500 off three demo units until Sept 09 to make room for the newer models.
All demo models have been used at trade shows and may have slight cosmetic scratches, but are all fully functional and covered by our warranty. Check out the video below.
The JAVALYTICS are ideal for those on a budget, and essentially serve the same purpose as the Agtron with about half the cost and numerous other features.
The RDA-D which originally retails for $10,400 is now $7,900 (RDA-D) - SAVE $2,500 - while the RDA-U initially $7,600 is now $6,100- SAVE $1,500.
Sale ends September 2009, please contact us for details or check out our shop.
