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It is no secret that caffeine plays a large part of the average adult’s diet. With so many places offering coffee within what feels like arm’s length at all times, it isn’t hard to see why. Drinking a humble amount, such as less than four to seven mugs of coffee within 24 hours, will not and should not cause any significant problems.

This is a New Year’s resolution that a lot of people will probably be making. The idea of cutting down on caffeine is something we all think about occasionally. If you start the day with a coffee and keep on topping up your mug as you go through the morning, you might benefit from reducing your intake a bit.

It is that time of year again where we find ourselves surrounded by Christmas trees, seasonal sales and plenty of food and drink. But while it can all seem like a bit too much at times, you can also look forward to a tasty twist on your normal coffee. And you don’t necessarily have to head to your local coffee shop to get it either.

That might sound like a personal question but the answer could affect the quality and freshness of the coffee you are enjoying in your own home.
The truth is that no matter how good the coffee you drink happens to taste, it will always taste better if you grind the beans yourself just before you actually make the coffee. And luckily it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think.

There are two main types of coffee drinker in the world. The first type is very predictable indeed. They stick with their favourite brand the whole time. It doesn’t matter whether it’s first thing in the morning, lunchtime or last thing at night. You will know exactly which coffee they’ll be having.

Many of us start the day with a cup of coffee of some description. Whether it is freshly brewed, instant, ground or cappuccino – or anything in between – you can expect it to perk you up to start the day.

Growing old has enough problems associated with it without the fear of memory loss and dementia, along with mental impairment the characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. It can occur in middle age but it’s more likely to affect older people.

The Cologne Trade Fair hosted the Specialist Coffee Association of Europe’s ‘Wonderful Coffee Cologne’ in late June this year. Over 3,500 visitors enjoyed three days of coffee-related activity including championships, conferences, workshops and social events. Championships include such things as the ‘World Latte Art Championship’ where baristas create patterns with the milk they pour onto the espresso base, the ‘World Cup Taster’s Championship’ and the ‘Best Nation Prize’.

Macdonald’s is generally known for its ‘burgers and supersized, rather unhealthy concoctions of chips and meat. No one saw it as a potential rival to the more sophisticated Starbuck’s or Coffee Republic or any of the other high street coffeehouses. But believe it or not Macdonald’s is setting itself up as just such a rival.